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The Boras Bunch
Of the 14 players who have yet to sign, six of them are represented by Scott Boras.
Willingham's scramble gives Nats 5-4 win
Josh Willingham took advantage of a broken play in scoring the winning run, giving the Nats a 5-4 victory
Nats vs. Reds 8/16 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for this afternoon's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the day.
Nats win, and other stuff
The key points from the Nationals' 10-6 win over the Reds, plus an update on the Stephen Strasburg negotiations.
Nats vs. Reds 8/15 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the day.
Mock strong in 2-0 Nats win
Garrett Mock turned in the best start of his short career, continuing a maturation process that's rewarding the Nationals' faith in him.
Nats vs. Reds 8/14 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting updates and analysis up to and during the game:
Nationals sign eighth-rounder Perez
The Nationals officially announced this afternoon they have agreed to terms with Roberto Perez, the shortstop they took in the eighth round of June's draft out of Dorado Academy in Puerto Rico.
Arroyo, Gomes dominate Nats in 7-0 Reds win
Bronson Arroyo and Jonny Gomes tore through the Nats in a 7-0 loss, and Collin Balester struggled again.
Nats vs. Reds 8/13 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Reds game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the night.
Bullpen struggles lead to 6-2 loss
Tied 2-2 after 6 1/2 innings, the Nationals lost 6-2 to the Braves when the bullpen, as Sean Burnett put it, let the game "turn into a joke."
Zimmermann will have surgery Wednesday
Jordan Zimmermann will have Tommy John surgery next Wednesday in California. That, plus news on hitting coach Rick Eckstein's suspension for tonight's game:
Nats vs. Braves 8/12 in-game thread
Here is the in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Braves game, where we'll be posting live updates throughout the day.
Streak's over: Nats fall 8-1
The way the Nationals had been playing the last eight games, it seemed like they were due for one where nothing went right. That came on Tuesday night.
Nats vs. Braves 8/11 in-game thread
The live in-game thread for tonight's Nationals-Braves game: