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Stephen Strasburg made his third start of the spring on Friday.

Strasburg makes third start

Rookie gives up two homers but fans eight in Nats' 13-5 win Friday



Washington Post

Future salary numbers key to when Stephen Strasburg gets called up by Nationals

Sheinin - It is the biggest question involving the Washington Nationals right now, and the one on the minds of seemingly everyone around the game: When will Stephen Strasburg be in the majors? Even if they know the answer definitively (and chances...


Nationals.com

Strasburg impressive in third spring start

Ladson - Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg made his third Spring Training start on Friday against the Cardinals at Space Coast Stadium, and it was a solid one.


WTOP.com

Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5

AP - Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night.


MASN.com

Nats vs. Cardinals: Post-game thoughts

Ben Goessling - The Nationals got their third win of the spring on Friday night with a 13-5 victory over the Cardinals, but no matter what else happened on the field at Space Coast Stadium, there was only going to be one major...



FRIDAY'S RESULT

13-5 Win over sln

The Nationals are now 3-12
(Projection: 32-130)



BLOGS

The NL East, position by position: center field

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 19 at 8:40 AM

Baseball's traditional speed and defensive showcase position is the home of several of the National League's most intriguing players. Since, at least in the NL East, it's also the most banged-up position, at least as intriguing will be the question of whom teams will chose to man the slot on Opening Day 2010. | Read Post


Natmosphere rumbles in wake of Elijah Dukes' release

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 17 at 1:24 PM

The engagement of troubled outfielder Elijah Dukes with the Washington Nationals has come to a startling end. Logan Kensing got the gate as well, which will probably startle no one, but the Dukes decision is hard to figure out. | Read Post


Dukes Released

by Jim Kurtzke on Mar. 17 at 10:24 AM

The Nationals have released Elijah Dukes, according to media outlets. | Read Post


Nats' latest cuts underscore shift in 'pen philosophy

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 16 at 7:00 PM

The Washington Nationals made their latest set of cuts from their Major League roster on Monday, reducing its number from 51 players to 45. In doing so, they look to be gelling their bullpen into a unit with fewer specialized roles. What effect will simplicity have on flexibility or success? | Read Post


The NL East, position by position: left field

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 16 at 9:00 AM

Make no mistake: There aren't any budding Carl Yastrzemskis in the 2010 class of National League East left fielders. Even so, the guys we'll see out there this season are an interesting assortment, among whom the Washington Nationals' contributors will comfortably hold their own. | Read Post


This Day in D.C. Baseball History

by Mark Hornbaker on Mar. 15 at 10:39 PM

College Park, MD - Bert Shepard, a one legged veteran of World War II, tries out as a pitcher for the Washington Senators. The Senators owner Clark Griffith was so impressed with Shepard that he hired him as the team’s pitching coach. During the 1945 spring training Shepard with his artificial leg got to pitch in three games. For the rest training camp his main job was to pitch batting practice. | Read Post


MLB Network's "30 Clubs in 30 Days" series stops in Viera

by Ian Koski on Mar. 15 at 4:04 PM

The Nationals will be the focus of Tuesday night's installment of "30 Clubs in 30 Days" on MLB Network. According to the network, the hour-long piece features interviews with Jim Riggleman, Stephen Strasburg, Josh Willingham and Jason Marquis. | Read Post


Three Mondays to go: A primer on arbitration, options and service time

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 15 at 7:45 AM

The easy way to think about the future of Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen is to ignore the fact that they are not forever tethered to the Washington Nationals at the MLB minimum salary. The right way is to consider what impact their service time in 2010 and beyond will have on their MLB careers and earning power. | Read Post


Are These Guys on the Same Page?

by Jim Kurtzke on Mar. 14 at 1:45 PM

How will the Ian Desmond situation be resolved? The choices are many -- starting shortstop, super-utility man, starting right fielder -- but so are the implications. How will Rizzo and Riggleman respond? | Read Post


The NL East, position by position: shortstop

by Mike Henderson on Mar. 13 at 8:50 AM

You hardly need to be reminded that the Washington Nationals have problems in the middle infield. To no one's consolation -- and notwithstanding the presence of multiple All-Star shortstops in the National League East -- they aren't alone in the division in that regard. | Read Post


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