Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Behind John Lannan, Nationals hand Pirates 4-2 defeat
The pitcher's mound can be a lonely place. John Lannan was stuck on the 18-foot wide island of packed clay Monday night without his best stuff. Published May 16, 2011
Call to the majors a relief for Kimball
Cole Kimball figured he was in trouble. Published May 16, 2011
Nationals batter Vazquez, avoid sweep by Marlins
These days there isn’t a more fortuitous matchup for a struggling offense than Javier Vazquez. Published May 15, 2011
Anibal Sanchez stymies the Nats yet again in 1-0 Marlins victory
Jim Riggleman thinks you'd be surprised. Step into the Washington Nationals dugout, the manager said, and the energy level, effort and positive attitudes would leap out. Published May 14, 2011
McDowell: Mental edge key to conquering Congressional
The man slipped into the room, a few feet from the silver trophy etched with his name that sparkled under a wrought-iron chandelier. Published May 2, 2011
Redskins make two selections, trade down three times to continue roster overhaul
Overhauling a roster filled with question marks isn't easy. But the Washington Redskins took a significant step that direction on the second day of the NFL Draft. Published April 29, 2011
Kerrigan’s wish granted with selection by Redskins
The transition started at a polished wood podium Ryan Kerrigan gripped so tightly his index fingers turned white. Published April 29, 2011
Redskins address defense, trade down and select Kerrigan
The holes on a 6-10 team aren't usually filled with one draft pick. Published April 28, 2011
Hoyas’ Thompson not expected to go pro
Two people close to Georgetown's Hollis Thompson expect the sophomore will return to school after declaring for the NBA draft last week. Published April 28, 2011
Mets rally to top Nationals
Nights like Wednesday are the downside of taking the baseball in the late innings with the game on the line. Published April 27, 2011
Nats’ Hernandez looked at for possible money laundering
Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez is being looked at by federal authorities for possible money laundering in connection with a convicted drug kingpin in Puerto Rico. Published April 27, 2011
For Zimmerman, no news is the best news
As Nationals Park baked under the afternoon sun Tuesday, Ryan Zimmerman took another step toward his return to the field. Published April 27, 2011
Slaten’s hanging slider proves costly as Nats fall 6-4 to Mets
Seven pitches flew from Doug Slaten's left arm Tuesday night. One of them, a slider that hung a nanosecond too long, stayed in the mind of the Washington Nationals reliever. Published April 26, 2011
Business brisk with Harper in Hagerstown
The words carried through the press box that shook after each gust of wind. Past the can of Raid Wasp and Hornet spray. Over the frantic cries crackling from walkie-talkies to find the mayor for the first pitch. Published April 18, 2011
Marquis and Hernandez heed call to arms as Nationals take two
The edge of the strike zone was home to Jason Marquis for the first 11 seasons of his major league career. The right-hander wanted each of the 22,627 pitches he threw to be perfect. Published April 17, 2011
In home debut, Nationals’ Harper hitless
When Bryce Harper stepped to the plate, flashbulbs popped in stands dotted with "Harperstown" T-shirts and No. 34 jerseys. Published April 15, 2011
Nationals’ rally falls short in ninth inning
One pitch hung in John Lannan's mind. Published April 13, 2011
Nationals are buoyed by rotation’s strong start
History may favor the Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation. The group features three Cy Young Awards, contracts that total $65 million this year and five 20-win seasons. Published April 13, 2011
Civil War sentiment raises value of relics
One hundred fifty years after the first shells fell on Fort Sumter in Charleston, S.C., Civil War memorabilia remains a lucrative business. Published April 10, 2011
VCU’s achievement draws a crowd
Two and a half weeks ago, Virginia Commonwealth University's basketball team crammed in a dark hallway that smelled of greasy pizza in front of the locker room. Bags piled in front of them. There wasn't enough room to extend legs or pass through. Published April 3, 2011
