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Pirates beat Nationals, take series Thu Jun 12 16:11:31 2008 EST
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Ryan Doumit homered and drove in three runs, as the Pittsbugh Pirates clinched a series win over the Washington Nationals, 7-5, in the final contest of a three-game set at PNC Park. Doumit was 2-for-3 with a walk, scoring once while Nate McLouth had two hits, scoring once with an RBI for Pittsburgh, which has won four of its last five. Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny (5-5) surrendering three runs on six hits with six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. Damaso Marte pitc
Zimmerman to miss 4-6 more weeks with shoulder injury Wed Jun 11 20:30:11 2008 EST
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is expected to miss four to six more weeks while battling a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Zimmerman was examined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Kremchek in Cincinnati on Tuesday, and the doctor confirmed Zimmerman's injury. The 23-year-old will now start rehabilitation and avoid surgery, keeping away from baseball activities for the next month. Zimmerman hurt the shoulder while sliding headfirst in a 2-1 win
Nats resume series in Pittsburgh Wed Jun 11 10:47:51 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Lefty John Lannan can improve on a May 2 outing against Pittsburgh tonight, when the Washington Nationals pull in to PNC Park for the middle test of a three-game series with the host Pirates. A 23-year-old native of Long Beach, New York, Lannan was raked for six hits and five earned runs in just three innings in the previous matchup in Washington, dropping an 11-4 decision. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is 2-3 in six starts since, including a 4-1 loss to St. Louis in his most rec
Nats activate Belliard; Clippard sent back to minors Tue Jun 10 08:13:14 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals infielder Ronnie Belliard was activated off the 15-day disabled list following Monday's game against San Francisco. Belliard had been sidelined since mid-May with a strained left calf. In 26 games this season, Belliard is batting just .194 with two home runs and nine runs batted in. The Nationals opened a roster spot by optioning pitcher Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus. Clippard was recalled on Monday to make the start against the Giant
Nationals' Zimmerman to be re-evaluated Monday Sat Jun  7 18:04:00 2008 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) -Injured Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the 15-day disabled list with a small tear in his left shoulder, will be re-evaluated Monday but will not receive a cortisone shot.

``Cortisone is helpful with certain injuries with certain players, but we don't want to mask anything with it,'' , general manager Jim Bowden said Saturday. ``Our decision is we want to make sure we make the best long-term decision for his health.''

Zimmerman has not played since M

Nationals lefty Perez to miss a start Wed Jun  4 02:22:25 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals left-hander Odalis Perez will miss a turn in the rotation due tendenitis in his left shoulder. Perez, who is 2-5 with a 4.09 earned run average this season, was the losing pitcher on Tuesday when the Nationals suffered a 6-1 defeat to the Cardinals. He left after three innings, but there are no plans to put Perez on the disabled list.
Nats' Zimmerman put on DL with tear in left shoulder Mon Jun  2 23:37:53 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals placed third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 15-day disabled list with a slightly torn labrum in his left shoulder on Monday. An MRI performed on Monday revealed the tear. Team orthopedist Dr. Benjamin Shaffer advocated rest and medication for the slugger but the team has decided to consult several outside orthopedists, including the renowned Dr. James Andrews, to determine if surgery is necessary. The 23-yeard-old hurt the shoulder while
2B Boone calls it quits Thu May 29 01:53:22 2008 EST
Network) - Three-time All-Star second baseman Bret Boone, who has not played in the big leagues since 2005, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Boone originally retired in 2006 but signed a non-guaranteed minor league contract with the Washington Nationals before the 2008 campaign, hitting .261 in 13 games before leaving the Triple-A affiliate on April 17. Boone batted .266 in his career with 252 home runs and 1,021 RBI in 14 seasons with Seattle, Cincinnati, Atlanta, San Diego and Minnesota
Nats RF Kearns lands on DL Thu May 22 16:16:37 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals placed right fielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a right elbow injury. Kearns is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Friday to remove loose bodies from the elbow and is expected to miss three to four weeks. The 28-year-old is in the midst of a season-long slump, hitting just .187 with three home runs and 16 runs batted in through 42 games. Kearns is now the fourth member of Washington's opening night li
Phils crush Nats Wed May 21 22:53:24 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Jamie Moyer crafted six scoreless innings, and Ryan Howard erupted for two homers and a double while driving in four runs to lead an awakened Phillies offense, as Philadelphia thrashed the Washington Nationals, 12-2, to capture the rubber match of the three-game set at Nationals Park. Howard, who entered the affair batting just .183 on the campaign, finished 3- for-5, marking his first three-hit game -- to go along with his first multi- home run game -- of the
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