http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.]]> May 20, 2013 20:46:05 PDT Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains that the Nationals' biggest concern shouldn't be Stephen Strasburg, but rather a mediocre offense. Fortunately for Washington fans, there is a good chance the Nats' hitters will be able to turn things around.]]> May 09, 2013 10:20:02 PDT On a day when rain postponed the start of a much-anticipated series against the Detroit Tigers, the Washington Nationals got some good news.]]> May 07, 2013 14:07:59 PDT Tigers-Nationals postponed by rain]]> May 07, 2013 13:15:50 PDT Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper was in the lineup Thursday night against Atlanta after X-rays on his left shoulder were negative.]]> May 02, 2013 13:10:19 PDT Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg was expected to make his next scheduled start after experiencing no pain during a bullpen session Wednesday before the Nationals played the Atlanta Braves.]]> May 01, 2013 12:28:12 PDT Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg does not have an arm injury, according to general manager Mike Rizzo.]]> April 30, 2013 07:09:27 PDT Washington manager Davey Johnson says pitcher Stephen Strasburg has "a little tightness" in his right forearm and was seen by a doctor after Monday night's start against Atlanta.]]> April 29, 2013 17:19:27 PDT Andrelton Simmons hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, then made an eye-popping play to start the ninth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday night and ended their four-game losing streak.]]> April 29, 2013 16:20:53 PDT Amazingly, one-third of the managers in the big leagues don't have a deal that extends beyond this season.]]> April 24, 2013 11:04:30 PDT Approximately 30 years ago, Doc Gooden made Shea Stadium the place to be on Friday nights, electrifying baseball as a youngster with his power arm. ...]]> April 19, 2013 15:43:27 PDT USA TODAY Sports The Mets face (l to r) Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann this weekend at Citi Field. METS (7-7, third place/NL ...]]> April 18, 2013 16:17:21 PDT Through nine games, Bryce Harper is hitting .417 with four home runs and eight RBIs, and is showing why Washington Nationals manager Davey Joh...]]> April 11, 2013 20:04:00 PDT Bryce Harper homered, Ian Desmond had three extra-base hits, Danny Espinosa provided his first two RBIs of the season, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 Wednesday night to stay unbeaten at home.]]> April 10, 2013 16:02:13 PDT Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is being honored for something he did in Cincinnati 18 years ago.]]> April 05, 2013 12:22:22 PDT