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Thru 3: Unit perfect, Nats trail 2-0
Randy Johnson has retired all nine Nationals he's faced, and the Giants are ahead 2-0.
Nats bring four in for pre-draft workouts
The Nationals had four players in for pre-draft workouts today, including a couple of pitchers they might be looking at with the No. 10 pick.
Game to start at 5:10 p.m.
The tarp is coming off, and the starters are getting ready to warm up.
Let's play two! (maybe)
A doubleheader is supposed to get going at 4:35 p.m., with Randy Johnson again going after win No. 300. But the tarp is on the field, and there's more rain in the forecast.
Middle East dispatches
With the backdrop of Obama's historic address to the Muslim world, I'll be heading to Qatar and Egypt for three weeks and then to Jerusalem.
Revisiting a pretty good decade
Burning time in the summer while pondering Maryland men's soccer
Annual liberal conference lacks energy this year
After taking the White House and having majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats are finding it difficult to rally their own base since the close of the 2008 election.
No complaints from Versus
The NHL playoffs have given Versus some of their best ratings ever. We chat with Jamie Davis, president of the cable sports network.
House to show expenses online
This is one of those things that lawmakers can't be against, like education. So it'll be interesting to see how they oppose it.
A cattle call for zombies?
Attention all zombies! We are ready for your close-ups! We'll start with Keith Richards.
Prospect Q&A - Brandon Waring, Orioles
The offseason trade that sent catcher Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds for since-departed utility man Ryan Freel and minor leaguers Justin Turner and Brandon Waring was noteworthy at first glance primarily because it cleared Matt Wieters' path to the majors. But while Freel's tenure with the Baltimore Orioles was brief and forgettable, the 24-year-old Turner is playing well enough in Triple-A to warrant consideration for a future in the Orioles' infield and Waring, 23, has emerged as the power-hitting corner infield prospect the organization so sorely lacked.
Game postponed [updated]
After a 3 1/2-hour wait, umpires and Nats officials decide the field was unplayable. There will be a true doubleheader tomorrow, with Randy Johnson pitching the opener at 4:35 p.m.
Kasten: "We're going to get this game in tonight"
Nats president says they will play tonight once the rain stops the field clears.
Glavine to Nats unlikely
A club source won't rule out the possibility of the released Braves lefty coming to D.C., but says it's unlikely.
Rain delay [updated at 9:42 p.m.]
It's been pouring at Nationals Park, but they expect to get tonight's game in.
Guzman still bothered by thumb
Nats shortstop isn't in the lineup tonight, both because of a bruised thumb and because of Randy Johnson's presence on the mound.
