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Nats sign reliever MacDougal
It's currently raining, and it's supposed to keep raining, but the Nats think they might be able to get this one going after a short delay. Meanwhile, they've signed another journeyman reliever, inking Mike MacDougal to a minor-league deal.
Davis on time today
Unlike last year, tight end Fred Davis made it to minicamp every day
Wilderness vs. Wal-Mart continues to build up
Ongoing opposition to new Wal-Mart store
Prospect Q&A - Danny Duffy, Royals
The Kansas City Royals boast a pair of front-line right-handed starters in Zack Greinke and Gil Meche, and if Danny Duffy keeps mowing down minor league hitters, it might not be long before they have a top-flight southpaw in their rotation as well. Duffy is still a few rungs down the ladder - he's currently pitching for the advanced Class A Wilmington Blue Rocks - but his 13-8 record, 2.36 ERA and 189-to-51 K-to-walk ratio in 144 2/3 pro innings to date suggest he's a good bet to climb quickly.
Working in the rain
It's raining pretty hard in Ashburn, but the Redskins are on the field
Maryland set for late-night opener
The price for a noon kick last September in CP? How about a 10 p.m. start in this year's season opener?
Good and bad for the selection committee
No one --- and I mean NO ONE --- has much right to complain
Martis: "Today was my day"
Rookie right-hander tossed the Nats' best game in perhaps three years, a complete-game, five-hitter in a 6-1 win over the Cardinals.
Out goes Georgetown
Hoyas certain to miss the NCAA tournament for the second straight season
Thru 6: Nats up 4-0
Adam Dunn crushes a three-run homer and Shairon Martis continues to cruise.
Thru 3: Nats squander chance
Shairon Martis is perfect through three, but the Nats wasted a golden opportunity to give the rookie right-hander a lead.
Orakpo at LB
Brian Orakpo played defensive end at Texas, but the 13th pick overall is starting his NFL career at strongside linebacker.
Jansen at center
Replaced by Stephon Heyer at right tackle, Jon Jansen is seeing some action at center
