Jazz guard C.J. Miles out with ruptured thumb ligamentOctober 5th, 2009 Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligamentSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J.
100 losses and counting: Dodgers send Nationals to century mark with 7-6 victorySeptember 24th, 2009 100 losses and counting: Dodgers top Nationals 7-6WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals' 100th loss had plenty of elements from the first 99. A starter who needed five batters to record an out and was gone before the fourth inning.
Padilla powers Dodgers to 3-2 win over Rockies in rubber match of crucial three-game seriesAugust 28th, 2009 Padilla pitches Dodgers past Rockies in L.A. debutDENVER — Vicente Padilla gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a shot in the arm and the Colorado Rockies a punch to the gut.
Right-hander Vicente Padilla returns to NL, starts for Dodgers in series finale at ColoradoAugust 27th, 2009 Vicente Padilla makes Dodgers debut at DenverDENVER — Vicente Padilla returned to the National League when the Los Angeles Dodgers purchased his contract from Triple-A Albuquerque and sent him to the mound for their series finale against Colorado. To make room for the right-hander, the Dodgers optioned infielder Tony Abreu to Albuquerque and also moved Jason Schmidt, who had shoulder surgery earlier this month, from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Mets RF Jeff Francoeur sidelined with swollen thumb; 3B Wright takes groundersAugust 24th, 2009 Mets RF Francoeur sidelined with swollen thumbNEW YORK — Now the new guy on the New York Mets is hurt. Right fielder Jeff Francoeur was out of the starting lineup Monday against Philadelphia because of a sore left thumb, leaving the depleted Mets without their most productive hitter of late.
Texas asks release waivers on right-handed starter Vicente PadillaAugust 17th, 2009 Rangers ask release waivers on RHP Vicente PadillaARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are cutting their ties with pitcher Vicente Padilla. The Rangers put the right-hander on unconditional waivers Monday for the purpose of releasing him.
Rangers' Vicente Padilla scratched from scheduled start, still weak from swine fluJuly 29th, 2009 Texas' Padilla out, still weak from swine fluARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla, still weak from the swine flu, was scratched from Tuesday night's start against the Detroit Tigers. The Rangers made the announcement 3½ hours before gametime.
Kearns hits RBI single in 10th to give Nationals 3-2 extra-inning victory over PadresJuly 26th, 2009 Kearns single sends Nationals past PadresWASHINGTON — Austin Kearns drove in the winning run with a two-out, 10th-inning single, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday. Nyjer Morgan, held out of the starting lineup with a tight left hamstring before entering the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth, led off the decisive rally with a bunt single down the third base line off Greg Burke (2-3).
Brewers All-Star OF Ryan Braun out of lineup with sore thumbJuly 19th, 2009 Brewers OF Braun out of lineup with sore thumbCINCINNATI — All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun is out of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup with a sore right thumb. He was given the day off by manager Ken Macha for Saturday's game against Cincinnati and replaced in left field by Frank Catalanotto.
Reimold's three-run shot, solo drives by Zaun and Huff carry Orioles over Nationals 6-3June 28th, 2009 Orioles hit three HRs, rally past Nationals 6-3BALTIMORE — Nolan Reimold hit a three-run homer, Gregg Zaun and Aubrey Huff had solo shots, and the Baltimore Orioles received a strong performance from their bullpen in a 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night. After Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie (6-7) allowed three runs in five shaky innings, four Baltimore relievers limited the Nationals to three hits the rest of the way.
Another Nationals bullpen shuffle: Clippard up from Triple-A; Wells designated for assignmentJune 25th, 2009 Another Nats bullpen move: Clippard up; Wells outWASHINGTON — Tyler Clippard has been promoted from Triple-A Syracuse and Kip Wells has been designated for assignment, the latest shuffle for the struggling Washington Nationals bullpen. Wells was one of several relievers who struggled during Tuesday night's 11-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Blue Jays 9, Nationals 4June 21st, 2009 Blue Jays 9, Nationals 4DP_Toronto 2, Washington 1. LOB_Toronto 8, Washington 10.
Rays 5, Nationals 4June 14th, 2009 Rays 5, Nationals 4DP_Washington 3. LOB_Washington 7, Tampa Bay 6.
Washington Nationals fire pitching coach Randy St. Claire, promote Steve McCattyJune 2nd, 2009 Nats fire pitching coach St. Claire, hire McCattyWASHINGTON — With the worst ERA and record in the major leagues, the Washington Nationals fired pitching coach Randy St.
Nationals recall INF Gonzalez from Triple-A Syracuse, option OF Maxwell to minorsMay 30th, 2009 Nats recall INF Gonzalez, option OF Maxwell to AAAPHILADELPHIA — The Washington Nationals have recalled infielder Alberto Gonzalez from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned outfielder Justin Maxwell to the minor league club. The moves were made before Washington's game at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.