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Thru 6: Tied at 4
The Nationals' three-run lead, almost as soon as it arrived, went away when the Rockies came up in the bottom of the fourth.
Thru 3: Bats come alive
The Nationals have a 4-1 lead after three innings, thanks to a couple of home runs from Ryan Zimmerman and Josh Willingham.
Ready to go in Denver
The only major pregame news today was acting general manager Mike Rizzo telling ESPN 980 AM that the Nationals don't plan to move Adam Dunn before the trade deadline.
Obama boxes with Putin's shadow
President Obama spent his second day in Russia on Tuesday trying to prop up Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, all the while under the long shadow of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
National Park Service includes gays and lesbians in civil rights trail plans
The National Park Service says gays and lesbians have been neglected by a lack of historic landmarks and trails to honor their struggle for equal rights, according to advance testimony to Congress.
Team Palin keeps door open to future politics
Sarah Palin’s most ardent supporters are keeping the door wide open to future political ambitions, despite her abrupt resignation as Alaskan governor in the aftermath of her tumultuous bid as vice president on the GOP’s 2008 presidential ticket.
Stammen's second and third act
Washington Nationals starter Craig Stammen showed that he may be more than a one-look wonder in Monday night's 1-0 loss to Colorado.
The great health care fight continues
White House walks back public option comments; and what does Twitter think?
Colome elects free agency
Jesus Colome has joined Kip Wells in the club of ex-Nationals relievers looking for work.
NFL 32 in 32: Denver Broncos
With close to 40 new players on the training camp roster, the Broncos are ranked 23rd heading into camp.
Iranian Jews in Israel prefer Ahmadinejad regime
During a gathering of Mashadi Jews in Jerusalem, leaders say they want to see President Ahmadinejad keep his position.
Free speech in Qatar
A press freedom advocacy group in Doha is under fire by the Qatari government.
Where are the media comparisons over Obama trusting Medvedev
Where are the media comparisons between Obama and Bush on trusting Russian leaders?
Why you might not be using Social Security numbers on all the forms that you fill out much longer
So much for government doing a good job on security.
Stammen's night goes to waste
Craig Stammen was very good against the Rockies on Monday night. To say Jason Marquis was better might be oversimplifying the issue a little bit. But Marquis didn't allow a run, and Stammen did.
Thru 3: Nats trail 1-0
The Nationals are down 1-0 to the Rockies after three innings here, and you get the feeling this could be one of those nights Craig Stammen is battling for his life.