Harper confident he can make club this spring
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:04:00 -0500)
How did Bryce Harper feel after hearing manager Davey Johnson is going to give him every chance to make the club? "I feel really positive about going to Spring Training this year," Harper said. "I really feel I have a legit shot at making the club."

Nats' organization preview, Top 20 Prospects
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500)
The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its Minor League pipeline. With that in mind, MLB.com looks at the Nationals' farm system, from the top 20 prospects to those who are under the radar.

Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:04:00 -0500)
Rick Ankiel has agreed to terms on a Minor League contract that will have him back with the Nationals in 2012, a baseball source confirmed.

Larkin has impact on Zimmerman, Desmond
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0500)
Hall of Famer Barry Larkin never played for the Nationals, but his impact is still felt in the organization. Just ask third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and shortstop Ian Desmond.

Brady chose to go behind center, not the plate
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:13:00 -0500)
In what was clearly a wise career choice, legendary Patriots quarterback Tom Brady opted for a football career, despite being drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos in 1995.

Nats ask fans to 'Take Back the Park' vs. Phils
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500)
When it comes to the Phillies, chief operating officer Andy Feffer wants Nationals fans to fill up Nationals Park -- and for a good reason.

Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:50:00 -0500)
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edwin Jackson, pending a physical. Jackson, 28, went a combined 12-9 with a 3.79 ERA last season with the White Sox and Cardinals.

Nationals win arbitration hearing vs. Lannan
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:00 -0500)
The Nationals learned on Thursday that a three-person panel ruled in their favor in the arbitration case against left-hander John Lannan, who will earn $5 million in 2012.

Nationals lauded for top Minor League system
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:09:00 -0500)
The Nationals' Minor League system was named the best in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball America, on Monday.

Ladson's MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:17 -0500)


Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:10:00 -0500)
The Nationals added depth to their bullpen on Wednesday by signing right-hander Chad Durbin to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to a baseball source.

Inbox: Save Strasburg for a playoff run?
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:31:00 -0500)
Should the Nationals hold Stephen Strasburg until mid-May in case of a postseason run, considering his innings limit? Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers this question and more in the Inbox.

Justice: Nats have a hard-nosed warrior in Lidge
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 -0500)
To understand what the Nationals are getting in Brad Lidge, it's important to know the road that the hard-throwing reliever has traveled. It has been a mixture of pain and celebration, of frustration and accomplishment. At 35, he has seen just about all there is to see.

Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0500)
The Nationals agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday. Teams such as the Rockies and Phillies expressed interest in Lidge, but he joined the Nats after having great conversations with general manager Mike Rizzo.

Harper heads Nats prospects on Top 100 list
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, third baseman Anthony Rendon and pitchers Alex Meyer and Sammy Solis were ranked in MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list on Wednesday, with Harper coming in at No. 2.

In DC, new National Gio feels at home
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:28:00 -0500)
The Nationals introduced Gio Gonzalez to the local media at Nationals Park on Wednesday afternoon. The news conference came a little over a month after they acquired the left-hander from the Athletics in exchange for four prospects.

Nats GM 'comfortable' with Prince talks
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:05:00 -0500)
General manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that the Nationals were in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes.

Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:01:00 -0500)
The Nationals lost out to the Tigers in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes on Tuesday. The free-agent first baseman agreed to terms with Detroit on a nine-year, $214 million deal.

Harper No. 1 on list of top outfield prospects
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:48 -0500)


Nationals sign Morse to two-year deal
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500)
The Nationals agreed to terms on Friday with outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse on a multiyear contract extension, thus avoiding salary arbitration.