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Kearns to DL
Surprising breaking news: Austin Kearns is going on the 15-day DL with a stress fracture of his left foot, an injury the team says he sustained 23 days ago.
Odalis vs. Angel, Round 2
Another early start at Wrigley today, with some added intrigue. Angel Hernandez is umpiring at first base with Odalis Perez on the mound -- the first time their paths have crossed since Perez called him "just stupid, an idiot."
Good news about Dmitri
Here's some unexpected good news: Dmitri Young has gotten his diabetes under control and has been cleared to begin baseball activities this weekend.
Live (but delayed) from Wrigley Field
After a brief rain delay, we're about ready to get started.
Elijah Dukes update
Just a quick note on Elijah Dukes--and no, there's no reason to be alarmed.
Lineups and news from Philly
Elijah Dukes and Alberto Gonzalez are both rehabbing at Class AAA Columbus now. Dukes is expected to play tonight, while Gonzalez will likely work out for the rest of the week and start playing games next week.
Live chat today -- 1 p.m.
The Nats have lost 11 in a row, and you want answers. I'll do my best to provide them today at 1 p.m. in our weekly live chat, which you can access at this site.
Nats lose 11th straight, Casto optioned
Consecutive loss No. 11 is in the books, a 5-4 setback to the Phillies in a game that was right there for the Nats to win.
Bergmann: Worst hitter ever?
We kid around with Jason Bergmann a lot about his lack of prowess with the bat, but nothing can hide the fact that Bergmann is a truly horrible hitter.
Starting over
Well, the Nats took Manny Acta's advice and kept their minds completely off baseball yesterday (their first off day in three weeks). We'll see if that time away will help matters at all.
Short off-day update
Turns out Jesus Flores' calf wasn't the real concern from his hard slide into the plate Saturday. It was his right knee.
Ayala dealt to Mets
Pregame news from Nationals Park: The club has traded reliever Luis Ayala to the Mets for a player-to-be-named, who will be infielder Anderson Hernandez.
Crow story for tomorrow's paper
Here is the Aaron Crow story that will be running in tomorrow morning's paper. I wanted to give everyone a chance to read it now.
Follow-up from Bowden, Hendricks
Here's what both sides of the Aaron Crow negotiations -- Nats GM Jim Bowden and Crow adviser Randy Hendricks -- had to say about last night's talks that did not result in a signing before the midnight deadline.
A new day
Believe it or not, the sun came up this morning over Nationals Park.
