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Wrapping up Day 1
After one day at the Winter Meetings, it appears the Nationals are going to have a busy week. They made the first trade of the session in Indianapolis, and they've entertained plenty of interest in outfielder Josh Willingham. There's also a possibility they'll get in the mix for a veteran pitchers.
Bruney, Willingham and more
Jim Riggleman expects Brian Bruney to be a late-inning option and a possible closer for the Nationals in 2010.
Local news blogging: Baucus stirs ethics q's by nominating beau
Sen. Max Baucus admitted Saturday that he recommended a senior staffer for the U.S. attorney job in Montana while he was involved romantically with her.
Suisham in danger?
Shaun Suisham, the most accurate kicker in Redskins history, could be out a job after his 23-yard miss with 1:56 left cost Washington a monumental upset of unbeaten New Orleans on Sunday.
Nats make the first trade
The Nationals have made the first trade of the Winter Meetings, acquiring right-handed reliever Brian Bruney from the Yankees for a player to be named later.
Redskins waiting again on Haynesworth, Portis, Hall
Injuries need more evaluation this week
Live from the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis
A morning update from the MLB Winter Meetings in Indianapolis.
Off the beaten path online: Obama to dictate climate change regulation without Congress...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Obama may dictate climate change regulation without Congress, Britain's Brown call's climate change skeptics "flat earthers, and If the public option stands, senators say they'll block a vote on health care bill.
Obama tries to unite hill Dems, makes no mention of public option
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) asked President Barack Obama to meet with Senate Democrats and two Independents in a closed door meeting today to discuss passing the pending Senate health care bill. Democrats only need to unite all sixty votes from their caucus in order to break any filibuster that could endanger the passage of the bill.
Flip returns to Detroit
Wizards aim to avenge earlier loss to Pistons in Saunders' Detroit homecoming
Randle El, Golston hurt, too
Receiver Antwaan Randle El sprained a shoulder on his 44-yard catch that set up Shaun Suisham's last field goal.
History is made
It took 28 games, but Jim Zorn's Redskins finally scored 30 point in a game.
Griffin out with sprained knee
Defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin is out with a sprained knee.
Boudreau takes on Carcillo, media members
SI writers, Milbury also in Boudreau's crosshairs