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500 Home Run Club ain't what it used to be
There is no doubt Gary Sheffield deserves congratulations for slugging his 500th career home run in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Brewers on Friday night. Sheffield's name surfaced in the Mitchell Report and he reportedly admitted to the BALCO grand jury that he used what he thought were undetectable steroids, but even if you're providing yourself with an unfair advantage, it is still a remarkable accomplishment to hit a ball thrown at a high rate of speed by a big league pitcher over a fence 300-plus feet away on 500 separate occasions. That said, Sheffield's milestone blast served to further water down the membership of what was once baseball's most elilte group.
A few housekeeping items
Just wanted to let you know about a couple things we're doing to try and make it easier for you to talk Nats over here.
Sea bass with mushroom risotto - The Quarter Kitchen, Chef Gordon Damon
From the luxorious San Diego, California hotel, The Ivy, Executive Chef Gordon Damon shares his recipe for a crisp Sea Bass, moist, tender and mild, served over a savory mushroom risotto. Start your meal with a crisp, peppery, arugula and blue cheese crumble salad and serve a crisp white wine.
Nats lose, Guzman to DL
As if a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Marlins wasn't bad enough, the Nats also decided to place shortstop Cristian Guzman on the DL with a strained hamstring.
Thru 9: Marlins rally to force extra innings
Cody Ross' homer off Joel Hanrahan in the top of the ninth ties the game 2-2 and sends this one to extra innings.
Thru 6: Nats lead 2-1
The Nationals lead 2-1 after six, with John Lannan getting through a rough fourth inning only allowing one run and Washington's little guys doing some damage.
Thru 3: Two 0s, missing two Os
We're scoreless through three innings here at Nationals Park, in large part because of how strong John Lannan has been.
Zim talks down contract talks
Nats third baseman says he's not aware of a deal nearing completion, stands by his intent not to negotiate during the season.
Great News for the Indy Racing League
Jury acquits Top driver Helio Castronves of tax evasion charges. He plans to race this weekend.
Zadzooks: Infamous, Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition
Zadzooks Video Game Minute for April 17, 2009 - Washington Times reporter Joseph Szadkowski previews Sony Computer Entertainment America's third person action game Infamous for the PlayStation 3, and reviews Electronic Arts' real time strategy game Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition for PlayStation 3.
The DVD isn't dead - yet
The DVD movie format could co-exist with your laptop computer, according to a new study.
Early look at minor leagues
Some interesting trends are already developing in the Nats' farm system.
One more day for Arenas/Wizards drawing
Arenas to celebrate Adidas store opening with freethrow shooting contest
Tea-Totalers
Protesting the Tea Party protesters puts the mainstream media in a whole new light.
