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Nationals call up Schierholtz

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Nate Schierholtz on Saturday and optioned outfielder Michael Taylor to Triple-A Syracuse. Schierholtz, 30, was signed by the Nationals to a minor league contract on Monday. He had […]

Nats’ McLouth to have season-ending surgery

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Nationals outfielder Nate McLouth will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced Tuesday. McLouth suffered the injury diving for a ball in the outfield during a […]

Nationals ink Schierholtz to minor-league deal

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with outfielder Nate Schierholtz on a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Schierholtz spent his last two seasons with the Chicago Cubs and hit just […]

Nats’ Souza leaves after crashing into wall

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Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Nationals right fielder Steven Souza left Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves after running into the right-field wall. Souza, who was making his second career start, crashed into the wall full speed when he leapt […]

Nats’ Ramos back from paternity leave

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos has been activated from the paternity list. The team made the announcement just before Thursday’s afternoon game against the New York Mets. Ramos is batting .295 with four homers and 26 […]

Redskins WR Jackson twists ankle

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Ashburn, VA (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson twisted his ankle in practice Wednesday and could miss Thursday’s preseason opener against the New England Patriots. The teams have been holding joint practices. “DeSean got cleated today in a […]

Nats acquire Yanks reliever Thornton off waivers

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Matt Thornton off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The left-hander went 0-3 with a 2.55 ERA in 24 2/3 innings over 46 appearances with the Yankees this […]

Nats put Ramos on paternity leave

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos has been placed on paternity leave. Ramos and his wife are expecting their first child. In 50 games for the Nats this season, Ramos is batting .295 with four homers and […]

Nationals’ Werth is NL Player of the Month

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was named Monday as the National League Player of the Month for July. Werth earned the award for a second time in his career after bating .337 in 24 games […]

Nationals place McLouth on DL

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Nate McLouth on the 15-day disabled list Monday due to right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Aug. 2. McLouth is batting just .173 with one home run and seven […]