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DAILY NEWS COLUMNISTS
Livan Hernandez pitches in the first inning of the Nationals 6-2 loss to the Giants on July 11, 2010. (Ian Koski/Daily News)
A peek ahead: Nats visit Pittsburgh to wind down road trip
by Mike Henderson on Sep. 2, 2010
Having started the month of September on a rough-and-tumble note in Florida, the Nationals are surely hoping that this weekend's three-game series against the Pirates at Pittsburgh's PNC Park will be both less eventful and more productive than the set just concluded. | Read More
Appreciation: A sad farewell to Brian Oliver and Nationals Farm Authority
by Mike Henderson on September 1, 2010
One of the Natmosphere's first and brightest lights has been dimmed, albeit in a worthy cause. Brian Oliver of Nationals Farm Authority is setting aside his keyboard to begin his second career as a high school mathematics teacher.
Hendo appearance on I-70 Baseball Radio
by Mike Henderson on August 30, 2010
Even more Nationals Daily News radio punditry awaits you as Hendo appeared late Monday evening on Bill Ivie's I-70 Baseball Radio program.
A peek ahead: With milestones in sight, Nats make last 2010 trip to Florida
by Mike Henderson on August 30, 2010
After a week of good news (the introduction of Bryce Harper) and bad news (the probable loss of Stephen Strasburg to Tommy John ligament-reconstruction surgery), the Nats hit the road on Monday for a pair of three-game sets against Florida and Pittsburgh.
Livan Hernandez pitches against the Mets on July 1, 2010. (Ian Koski/Daily News)
Livan Hernandez in Nats fold through 2011 season
by Mike Henderson on August 29, 2010
As the Washington Nationals approach the end of yet another also-ran season, they haven't forgotten the contributions made by pitcher Livan Hernandez. The team announced Sunday afternoon that the right-handed starter has been signed through the 2011 season.
HISTORY'S PERSPECTIVE
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Goslin leads Senators over Yanks
by Mark Hornbaker on Aug. 28, 2010
August 28, 1924 - The Washington Senators win the first game of a four game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium by the score of 11 to 6. The Senators were led by Goose Goslin who hit for the cycle and went 4 for 5 and knocked in 6 runs during the game. |
THE NATMOSPHERE
- Washington Nationals Drop 8-5 Decision To Pittsburgh Pirates In Spite Of Danny Espinosa's Effort. (Federal Baseball)
- Apparently Mike Rizzo Still Likes Nyjer Morgan's Aura (Nationals Enquirer)
- Game 135: Spinner good, but Livo baaaaaad (Federal Baseball)
- Stephen Strasburg has most phenomenal Tommy John surgery in the history of mankind. (Nationals Enquirer)
- Washington Nationals At Pittsburgh Pirates: GameThread 135 Of 162. (Federal Baseball)
- Wire Taps: Nyjer Morgan Suspended 8 Games, Washington Nationals' Jim Riggleman, Pat Listach And Doug Slaten + Some Florida Marlins Too... (Federal Baseball)
- Morgan Gets Eight Games, According to SI.com's Jon Heyman (Federal Baseball)
- Big Chief Detwiler; Sens Heartbreak; P-Nats Rout; Upper Minors Report 9/2 (Federal Baseball)
- Washington Nationals Third Base Coach Pat Listach Gets Three Games (Federal Baseball)
- Nationals Daily Evolutions 9/3/10 (Federal Baseball)
Dark day for Nationals
Strasburg's TJ surgery, Nyjer Morgan's suspensions on docket for Friday
Standings
| W | L | GB | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 78 | 56 | - | ||
| PHI | 76 | 58 | 2.0 | ||
| FLA | 67 | 65 | 10.0 | ||
| NYM | 66 | 68 | 12.0 | ||
| WAS | 57 | 77 | 21.0 | ||
| Full Standings | |||||
SCOREBOARD
September 3
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Blue Jays | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
| » | Yankees | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Mets | 6 | 10 | 0 | |
| » | Cubs | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Brewers | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| » | Phillies | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| » | Rays | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Orioles | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Nationals | 5 | 8 | 0 | |
| » | Pirates | 8 | 11 | 1 |
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| Braves | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| » | Marlins | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| (Postponed) | R | H | E | |
| White Sox | ||||
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| Final | R | H | E | |
| » | Tigers | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| Royals | 5 | 9 | 1 | |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Rangers | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| » | Twins | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Reds | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| » | Cardinals | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Astros | 3 | 11 | 0 | |
| » | D-backs | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Angels | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| » | Athletics | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| » | Rockies | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Padres | 3 | 7 | 1 | |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Indians | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| » | Mariners | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Final | R | H | E | |
| Giants | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| » | Dodgers | 4 | 7 | 1 |
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Nyjer Morgan
Wednesday's brawl is just latest example of Nyjer Morgan's recent odd behavior and drop in performance
Kilgore - At the moment, Morgan must wait for the league to hand down punishment for his role in Wednesday's benches-emptying fracas with the Florida Marlins. Major League Baseball reviewed the brawl Thursday and will hand out any suspensions, which are likely, on Friday, according to a league official. The league office had extra time for the process, which includes reviewing video... | In the Post
MASN - A couple questions on the Nationals-Marlins brawl
Inbox: What second baseman would fit?
Ladson - Beat writer Bill Ladson answers Nationals fans questions about signing a second baseman to fit the clubs needs and who should be the leadoff hitter for the remainder of this season. | On Nationals.com
Stephen Strasburg
Dibble apologizes for Strasburg comments
Goessling - Rob Dibble, who was let go by the Nationals as MASN's color commentator after he criticized Stephen Strasburg on his Sirius XM Radio show, apologized for those comments on his radio show Thursday morning. Dibble said last Monday that Strasburg... | On MASN.com
Afternoon Nationals tidbits (Morgan, Espinosa, Olsen)
Goessling - I'm up in Baltimore tonight, taking in the Orioles and Red Sox, and I had a chance to talk with a few baseball people about the Nationals and the events of last night: --The consensus among a few scouts was... | On MASN.com
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FEATURED STORIES
Livan Hernandez at 35
Livan Hernandez -- the man from whom you might've thought you'd seen everything -- has given Nationals fans something new to look at in 2010.
Zimmerman shines spotlight on MS
A special event hosted by Ryan Zimmerman at Nationals Park Monday night places MS in the spotlight.
Building a team through the Draft
The Nationals are shying away from pricey free agents, instead investing big money in draft picks and player development.
Andre Dawson wallpaper
In our latest downloadable desktop wallpaper, a teary Andre Dawson thanked the crowd for their applause after being honored at Nationals Park.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wallpaper Wednesday - a teary Andre Dawson thanks Nats fans
by Ian Koski on Aug. 11, 2010
Admittedly opening us up to inevitable attacks from the Expos haters among us, the return of Wallpaper Wednesday marks last night's ceremony honoring Expos legend Andre Dawson. Flanked by former teammate Gary Carter and Nationals President Stan Kasten, a teary Dawson thanked the crowd for their applause before Tuesday's game. |
NEWS FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE
Baltimore Orioles
- In 4-1 defeat to Rays, O's lineup a pushover (9/3)
- O's can't rally after Millwood's shaky start (9/3)
- Orioles temporarily, at least, go to six-man rotation (9/3)
- Hernandez to pitch for Bowie on Saturday (9/3)
- Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his return (9/3)
- Tillman likely to start Sunday for Orioles (9/3)
More coverage of the Baltimore Orioles »
New York Mets
Santana Says He's 'Good' To Go
CHICAGO -- Johan Santana has something he wants to get off his chest besides a pectoral strain: He hopes to pitch on Tuesday. The left-hander was in fine spirits yesterday, making the proclamation "I'm good," as he passed reporters in the visitor's clubhouse at Wrigley Field, before the...
- Manuel 'Excited' for Mejia's Starting Debut (9/4)
- Dickey allows two big homers in Mets' loss (9/3)
- Cubs blast Dickey as Mets lose again (9/3)
- Cubs blast Dickey as Mets lose again (9/3)
- Nationals' Morgan Suspended 8 Games, But Could Face Mets (9/3)
- Pagan returns to Mets' starting lineup (9/3)
More coverage of the New York Mets »
Philadelphia Phillies
Hamels, Phils blank Brewers
After Alcides Escobar fouled off the third straight Cole Hamels fastball in the seventh inning, Carlos Ruiz realized the Brewers shortstop was slightly more out in front of the pitch than before. He was catching up to the fastball. So Ruiz, with two runners on, called for Hamels' 103d pitch of the night to be a change-up.
- Hamels leads Phillies to win over Brewers to cut NL East deficit to one (9/4)
- Phillies Notes: Worley may get call Monday (9/4)
- Phillies Notebook: Phillies to monitor Halladay, Oswalt workloads in stretch run (9/4)
- Phils ex-top picks Savery and Hewitt still hopeful (9/4)
- Marlins trounce Braves, cut lead (9/4)
- Nats' Morgan suspended 8 games after brawl (9/4)
More coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies »
Atlanta Braves
Marlins tee off on Kawakami early, Braves' lead down to a game
MIAMI – It had been more than two months since Kenshin Kawakami started a major league game, and it took one inning Friday for him to remind us how he lost his spot in the Braves' rotation.
- Braves can't pick up Kawakami in Florida (9/3)
- Yet to find consistency, Diaz finds comfort (9/3)
- Freeman enjoying taste of big league life (9/3)
- Ross sings praises of fellow Braves catcher (9/3)
- Braves set for heavy dose of division foes (9/3)
- Ex-Brave Klesko bags second career outdoors (9/2)
More coverage of the Atlanta Braves »
Florida Marlins
Recap: Seattle vs. Cleveland
Luke French carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Franklin Gutierrez drove in the only run as Seattle blanked Cleveland in a 1-0 final at Safeco Field.
- Recap: Oakland vs. LA Angels (9/4)
- Gonzalez pitches A's past Angels, 8-0 (9/4)
- Giambi, Tulo homer to ruin Luebke's debut (9/4)
- Recap: San Diego vs. Colorado (9/4)
- Recap: Los Angeles vs. San Francisco (9/3)
- Nine members of Florida Marlins, Nationals suspended or fined for brawl (9/3)