Nationals lack building blocks for future

Outside of Ryan Zimmerman and Nick Johnson, the Nationals lack the pieces to be a contender any time soon.

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Nats, O's shouldn't be in hunt for Teixeira

...sense. A casual baseball fan might be able to identify perhaps one of the Nationals' players, Ryan Zimmerman, and so the franchise is looking for a signature star, someone with whom the fans can...

Nats add to crowded OF stable, sign Harris to two-year deal

Outfielder Willie Harris agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract with the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Nationals still searching for identity

Three years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 26: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals at bat during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at...

Several young arms nearing majors

The Nationals have several young pitchers who may be ready to contribute at some point next year.

NL Gold Glove voters erred on McLouth

The leaves are falling off the trees, and all the Halloween candy has been eaten, which can mean only one thing: The Gold Gloves are here! The Gold Gl...

Phillies can kick back and relax after winning NL East

The Phillies earned a spot in the postseason by winning the NL East on the next-to-last day of the regular season.

Phillies hold off Nats to clinch second straight NL East title

The Phillies clinched their second consecutive NL East title by holding off the Nationals 4-3 on Saturday.

Daily Notes for Sunday: Perez, Sabathia, Buehrle on 3-days rest

Adam Madison previews Sunday's games and offers some matchups to exploit for fantasy.

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Daily Notes for Saturday: Watch for playoff implications

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Saturday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Howard's 48th HR backs Blanton; Phils' magic number at 1

Ryan Howard hit his major league-leading 48th homer, Joe Blanton pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer to clinching the NL East title with an 8-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Heavy storm system forces cancellation of Nats' home finale

The Florida Marlins' game at the Washington Nationals was called off because of rain Thursday night and will not be made up.

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