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Rob Mackowiak was released while Garrett Mock will be called up on Sunday.
Bush: Obama's nomination "good for our democracy"
The nomination of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama is "good for our democracy," President Bush said Friday.
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Kobe Bryant always makes sure he's doing everything he can to hold up his end of his endorsement deals
PUBLISHED - Prospect Q&A - Jason Donald, Phillies
Even with reigning National League MVP Jimmy Rollins blocking his path, Phillies shortstop prospect Jason Donald's solid all-around game and baseball smarts give him a good shot of reaching the majors sooner rather than later. The 2006 third-round pick is an above-average defender and provides surprising pop for a middle infielder, and looks ready to help the big league club whenever he's called upon. By Jay LeBlanc.
The '07 draft's top 10, one year later
As teams begin the process of trying to sign their picks from Thursday's 2008 draft, let's take a look at the top 10 selections from last year's draft - held exactly one year ago today - and see what kind of progress they're making. By Jay LeBlanc.
Mock, Clippard coming to D.C.
The Nationals haven't formally announced this yet, but it appears they're going to call up both Garrett Mock and Tyler Clippard to pitch the final two games of this series against the Giants.
Climate bill stalls in Senate
The Senate just failed to move forward a major bill that would overhaul the nation's carbon emissions standards.
It's crunch time in college baseball
By Monday night, we'll know which eight teams will be packing their bags for the College World Series at Omaha's historic Rosenblatt Stadium. Here's all you need to know to follow along during this weekend's Super Regionals. By Tom Stad.
Pierce heroics, plus some
Paul Pierce shakes off a strained meniscus and the Lakers explain their second-half collapse
FAMILY ON BIKES: Prudhoe Bay, AK or Bust. - Part 2
Courageous Mom Nancy and her family, husband John and sons Davy and Daryl are getting ready -- this time destination Alaska. But that is only the starting point of their 20,000 mile journey to Tierra del Fuego, South America. And they are inviting you to come along for the journey!
Mustard Crusted Trout
Chef Christopher Keating, Executive Chef The Hotel Jerome, Aspen Colorado shares his recipes from the kitchens of the historic Hotel Jerome
TRAVEL: Ephemeral Life on Assateague Island, Virginia
Writer Cindy Cotte Griffiths visits Virgnia's Assateague Island.
Two more picks
The Nationals' second- and third-round picks in the MLB draft are in. Here's a little bit about them:
Nats lose opener, 4-1
Same old story for the Nationals in game one of today's doubleheader: no offense.
More on Crow
Aaron Crow, the Missouri right-hander the Nationals took with the ninth pick in this afternoon's MLB draft, is no stranger to the team. Scouting director Dana Brown has been watching him for two seasons and the team had a representative at each one of his starts this season.
Are Republicans still sick?
The major question among congressional Republicans and Republican strategists is whether their party has yet come to terms with the sickness that has afflicted it for years..
Nationals select Crow with 9th pick
The Nationals just took Missouri right-hander Aaron Crow with the ninth pick of the first round in today's MLB draft. with the ninth pick of the first round in today's MLB draft.
Day 4 OTA report
In weather that reminded us media types of an August afternoon training camp practice than early June, the Redskins wrapped up a week of OTAs today at the Park.
Obama shout out to Warner - could have been a good president
BRISTOL, Va. -- Sen. Barack Obama is kicking off his general election campaign here in Southwest Virginia.
