Selig says Pirates doing all they can
ESPN.com news servicesBaseball commissioner Bud Selig strenuously denied that the Pittsburgh Pirates were emphasizing profits over victories, and said the idea that the franchise ownership was pocketing revenue was "economic myth."
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Hanson's 11th win helps Braves continue wild-card push
Associated PressTommy Hanson pitched seven innings for his 11th win, Yunel Escobar drove in three runs and the Braves beat the Nationals 11-5 on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009Dodgers one win from clinching playoff berth after dropping Nationals
Associated PressRafael Furcal hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning Thursday night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington 7-6 to hand the Nationals their 100th loss of the season.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2009Ramirez's offense not enough as Cubs fall to Nationals
Associated PressRyan Zimmerman hit a two-run homer and Adam Dunn added a solo shot Thursday, leading the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the reeling Chicago Cubs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 27, 2009Welcome back, Joe and Tim
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which include a return from the DL for starters Joe Saunders and Tim Wakefield.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Brewers hammer Nationals with six in sixth to rebound for series win
Associated PressRyan Braun hit a two-run home run to jumpstart a six-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 24, 2009Zimmerman, Guzman, Dunn homers help Nats end skid at 5 games
Associated PressRyan Zimmerman, Cristian Guzman and Adam Dunn homered and the Nationals beat the Brewers 8-3 Sunday to end a five-game skid.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 23, 2009Gonzalez's RBI double helps Rockies complete sweep of Nationals
Associated PressCarlos Gonzalez blooped an RBI double that helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 20, 2009Gonzalez homers for third straight game as Rockies top Nationals
Associated PressMoved up to the leadoff spot, Carlos Gonzalez homered for the third consecutive game, breaking a tie in the eighth inning and helping the Rockies beat the Nationals 4-3.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2009Belliard, Nieves back Mock as Nationals get by Reds
Associated PressRafael Belliard and Wil Nieves hit solo home runs to back Garrett Mock's seven solid innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 14, 2009LaRoche's homers help Braves continue scorching 2nd-half pace
Associated PressAdam LaRoche gave the Braves the lead with a seventh-inning homer, his second of the game, and Atlanta continued its second-half surge by beating the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 12, 2009Willingham's two-run homer backs Mock as Nats win
Associated PressGarrett Mock pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals won their seventh straight, 5-2 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 08, 2009ESPNHS: Best MLB blogs 8/1-3
ESPNRISE.comWe scour the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn the span of roughly one calendar year, the Pirates have made a flurry of moves that have totally remade the look of their franchise.
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