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Wagner re-assigned to minors
Reliever is cut from big-league camp, leaving 36 remaining on the roster.
A shaky home finale
Martis struggles, Harris can't catch a popup and even Zimmerman commits an error.
Farewell to Space Coast
Today's the last home game in Viera of the spring as the Nats hit the road for the final week of camp.
Man vs. Nature
With a major rain storm looming, the Nats and Marlins are playing this game at a breakneck speed, treating to get in nine innings before Mother Nature strikes.
Cabrera scratched
Right-hander has neck spasms, won't pitch today vs. Marlins.
Nats win, Dmitri talks
Washington beats Houston, 6-3, and Dmitri Young has his first public comments of the spring.
Better results for Olsen
Left-hander enjoys best start of spring, allowing one earned run over 5 2/3 innings against Houston.
More roster news: Dmitri added to 40-man
Veteran first baseman had a handshake agreement with ex-GM Jim Bowden, but he still may not be ready physically to start the season in the majors.
Martis, Zimmermann make rotation, Pena on waivers
Nats rotation is set, with Martis as No. 4 and Zimmermann as No. 5, Balester at Class AAA. Also, Wily Mo Pena is placed on waivers.
Battle of the aces
John Lannan pitches well, but he's no match for Johan Santana.
Hernandez improving
Injured second baseman could begin jogging Monday and be ready for Opening Day.
Waiting for cuts
Nats are expected to trim their roster down today, but it didn't happen before the team bus left for Port St. Lucie.
Anderson Hernandez injured [updated at 10:15 p.m.]
Nats second baseman comes up lame running out a grounder, helped off field.
Balester efficient vs. Braves
Right-hander, needing a big outing to stay in the race for the No. 5 starter's job, pitches five quick innings against Atlanta.
Pregame news and notes
Dunn will play some first base this week, Flores will return to lineup Saturday, Tavarez returns to D.R. to get visa.
