Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Strasburg had it down cold
At 6:53 p.m., there was no going back. As dark clouds whipped past Nationals Park and forecasts offered a 100 percent chance of rain, Stephen Strasburg threw his first warm-up pitch. Published September 6, 2011
Strasburg’s workload for 2012 remains to be seen
As Stephen Strasburg's rebuilt right elbow continues to heal from Tommy John surgery, one question follows the pitcher. How many innings will he throw next season? Published September 5, 2011
Tommy John surgery has Strasburg back in the majors
The pitch was a changeup, no different than 178 other changeups Stephen Strasburg had thrown for the Washington Nationals. Published September 5, 2011
Strasburg stellar in final tuneup
On a normal night, Stephen Strasburg flinging 99 mph fastballs would draw the attention of the most disinterested minor league stadium. Published September 1, 2011
Strasburg’s Triple-A outing was a command performance
As Hurricane Irene buffeted the Eastern Seaboard Saturday night, Stephen Strasburg stood under a sky streaked with pink from the setting sun. Published August 28, 2011
Behind improved curveball, Strasburg shines for Syracuse
One frustration followed Stephen Strasburg's barnstorming rehabilitation tour from Hagerstown, Md., to Woodbridge, Va. Published August 27, 2011
Davey Johnson’s ‘balk’ plays into Nats’ 4-2 loss to D-Backs
With tired eyes, Davey Johnson tried to take the blame. Published August 24, 2011
Strasburg rehab includes getting in swing of things
Long before the gates opened at Nationals Park on Wednesday, a slender figure with a familiar face and red socks pulled to his knees stepped into the batting cage. Published August 24, 2011
Strasburg rebounds in fourth rehab start
The old Stephen Strasburg took the mound at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, Md., on Monday night. Published August 22, 2011
Making move to linebacker a big hurdle for White
Markus White remembers the fear. Not of the unexplained seizures that started shaking his body in seventh grade. But that they might separate him from football. Published August 21, 2011
Georgetown, Chinese team meet a day after brawl
A day after a wild brawl marred an exhibition game between Georgetown and the Bayi Rockets, representatives from the teams met in Beijing. Published August 19, 2011
Jonny Gomes shows off his glove - and his bat - in the Nats’ 3-1 win over the Reds
Jonny Gomes spent the much of his first four seasons in the big leagues as a designated hitter, leaving his glove in his locker and the desire to show he could catch baseballs as well as he could hit them. Published August 18, 2011
Brawl mars Georgetown exhibition in China
The goodwill tour of China by Georgetown's basketball team turned ugly Thursday, after an exhibition game with the Bayi Rockets ended with an on-court brawl. Published August 18, 2011
Search for productivity from top of Nats’ lineup is ongoing process
The only thing missing from Davey Johnson's search for a leadoff hitter is a help-wanted sign taped to his office door. Published August 18, 2011
Ross Detwiler’s best isn’t enough as Nats’ offense falters in 2-1 loss to Reds
Ross Detwiler sat in the clubhouse, the only company provided by ice packs wrapped around his left arm. The pitcher stared at nothing in particular, digesting the best start of his young career with the Washington Nationals ending in defeat. Published August 17, 2011
Stephen Strasburg dazzles in second rehab start
To get to Stephen Strasburg, you had to pass through the baseball-and-Sharpie wielding mob clamoring outside the Potomac Nationals' clubhouse, four Prince William County police officers and one thick blue door. Published August 12, 2011
Marc Verica put in the work, but chance never came with Redskins
No one chanted Marc Verica's name after practice at Redskins Park on Wednesday. There weren't No. 15 jerseys or glossy action photos of him in protective plastic sleeves to autograph. Even the quarterback's teammates seemed to forget the undrafted free agent from the University of Virginia was part of training camp. Published August 10, 2011
Hoyas view China trip as time to grow
Surrounded by the familiar thump of basketballs inside McDonough Arena on Tuesday afternoon, Jason Clark couldn't believe what is coming for Georgetown's basketball team. Published August 9, 2011
Hoyas’ Ayegba tears ACL in summer league game
Georgetown sophomore center Moses Ayegba tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a summer league game Thursday, the university announced. Published August 9, 2011
Strasburg flashes form for adoring fans in rehab start
They spilled into the aisles at Municipal Stadium, covered with sweat and No. 37 jerseys and hope. No seats remained, so they packed elbow-to-elbow. Then they saw him, and cellphones shot up for desperate pictures. Beer sloshed out of plastic cups. Necks craned. A paper tray of fried pickles balanced by an elderly woman nearly overturned. Published August 7, 2011
