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| Cordero placed on disabled list |
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04/07/2005 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Washington Nationals have placed first baseman Wil Cordero on the 15-day disabled list because of a left knee injury. Cordero was hurt during Thursday's game against Philadelphia and is expected to undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the problem, but it will likely be serious enough to keep him sidelined for awhile. The 33-year-old veteran was 0-for-2 before leaving the contest and is hitless in four at-bats this season. This is Cordero's third stint with the Wa |
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| Wilkerson hits for cycle in historic win |
MLB Baseball |
04/06/2005 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Jose Guillen belted a two-run homer in the deciding eighth inning and Brad Wilkerson hit for the cycle, as the Washington Nationals posted their first-ever win with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. After Pat Burrell's two-run blast in the sixth gave the Phillies a one-run advantage, Guillen's first homer of the season in the eighth inning opened the floodgates. The Nationals scored four runs in the f |
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| National League Game Capsule |
MLB Baseball |
04/04/2005 |
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| los Beltran, but closer Braden Looper couldn't hold a 6-4 lead. Final Score: Philadelphia 8, Washington 4 Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Jon Lieber and Kenny Lofton made strong Philadelphia debuts, as the Phillies spoiled the first game for the Washington Nationals with an 8-4 victory in the season-opener at Citizens Bank Park. Lieber, who inked a three-year, $21 million deal this off-season after a solid 2004 with the New York Yankees, earned the victory on the mound with 5 2/3 solid innings. He allowed three |
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| 2005 MLB Season Outlook |
MLB Baseball |
04/04/2005 |
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| an stay healthy, unlike last year, a drive to .500 seems likely, but don't expect much more. New manager Charlie Manuel brings a more relaxed attitude than Larry Bowa, but we'll see how long that lasts if they're giving up six or seven runs a night. WASHINGTON NATIONALS - Although it's a new era of baseball in the nation's capital, the on-field success of D.C.'s new team is predicated on how Livan Hernandez, Esteban Loaiza and Tomo Ohka perform in the rotation. The Nationals have one of the weakest lineups in the N |
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| Welcome back: Baseball returns to D.C. |
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04/03/2005 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Cliff Floyd and David Wright each homered and the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals, 4-3, as baseball returned to the nation's capital for the first time since 1971. Although it wasn't an official game, a crowd of 25,453 came to RFK Stadium to see the Nationals take their home field for the first time. The Washington Senators had called the city home from 1961 through the 1971 season, but then relocated to Texas and became known as the Rangers. The first official hom |
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| Players to watch |
MLB Baseball |
04/01/2005 |
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| er, Feliz is coming off his strongest offensive season with 22 homers, 84 RBI and a .276 average. However, his judgment of the strike zone is poor, as he fanned 85 times and walked 23 times last year, nearly a complete opposite of what Bonds offers. WASHINGTON NATIONALS: Jose Guillen - Taking an anger management class in the offseason can help his demeanor, but will it keep him from being frustrated by playing on a team destined to finish in last place? His offensive numbers of a .294 average, 37 home runs and 104 |
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| Nationals place Armas on disabled list |
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03/29/2005 |
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| Viera, FL (MySportsbook) - The Washington Nationals have placed right-handed starter Tony Armas Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain. Armas, who has a Grade 1 groin pull, is eligible to come off the DL on April 12, but general manager Jim Bowden said he will most likely miss four starts. "The injury affects the team, but you can't push a pitcher with a groin injury or you'll lose him for the whole year," said Bowden. "We have to get the groin right." Armas, who finds himself on the DL for th |
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| Toronto Blue Jays |
MLB Baseball Transaction |
03/22/2005 |
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| Acquired pitcher Aaron Wideman from the Washington Nationals for outfielder Tyrell Godwin. |
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| Baerga signs with Nationals |
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02/21/2005 |
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| Viera, FL (MySportsbook) - The Washington Nationals and infielder Carlos Baerga have agreed to terms on a non-guaranteed contract. Baerga batted .235 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 79 games for Arizona in 2004. The 36-year-old is a .292 hitter with 132 home runs and 755 RBI in 1,537 games. He has played for Cleveland, New York (NL), San Diego, Boston and Arizona over his 13-year career. Baerga is a three-time All-Star. The Nationals also announced that minor league shortstop Ian Desmond has been issued an invi |
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| Chicago White Sox |
MLB Baseball Transaction |
02/13/2005 |
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| Acquired minor-league outfielder Jerry Owens from the Washington Nationals in exchange for outfielder Alex Escobar. |
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