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McPhee 'disappointed' with refs
McPhee voiced his displeasure with the 19-11 disparity in penalty calls and the 17-9 difference in power plays during the first three games of the Caps-Pittsburgh series.
Hinckley cut, Villone promoted
The Nationals have designated struggling left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of veteran Ron Villone from Class AAA Syracuse, the club's latest attempt to try to patch together a reliable big-league bullpen.
No interest in Jones
A Redskins source said the team has no interest in offensive tackle Levi Jones, who was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday.
Beimel's role in Nats pen
The left-hander, who returned from the DL yesterday, may be the Nats' best answer at closer for now.
The syndication of the Taliban
Hillary Clinton gives an articulate explanation of why the Taliban pose a "existential threat" to the Pakistani government.
Report: Manny Ramirez suspended for 50 games (updated at 2:15 p.m.)
The L.A. Times has a report out this morning that Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games, starting tonight against ... the Washington Nationals.
Obama campaign plans letter-to-editor blitz
Obama organizing group starts letter to the editor campaign.
Zorn to start break by helping good cause
Coach Jim Zorn will start a 3-week break by helping former boss Mike Holmgren and his wife gain attention for a good cause.
Please, leave young wildlife alone
It's spring and in the countryside, even in suburban backyards, the sight of a newly-born or young fawn, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon or songbird is not unusual. Whatever your feelings are, please leave them be. Don't try to help.
Texas shell seekers find cocaine
Looking for seashells, a couple finds $500,000 worth of cocaine. Is that a good day or a bad day at the beach?
Another bullpen implosion
Nats give up seven runs during the sixth inning en route to a 10-3 loss to L.A.
Zimmerman streak at 24
Nats third baseman singles in the first inning, extending his hit streak.
Now pitching for the Nats: Owen Wilson?
A film crew is here at Dodger Stadium tonight preparing for a movie about a Nats relief pitcher.
Arrests at Notre Dame
Here is the schedule of events surrounding President Obama's Notre Dame visit on May 17:
