The Washington Nationals recalled Collin Balester from Triple-A Syracuse before their game against Milwaukee on Saturday. He replaces right-hander Luis Atilano, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with bone chips in his right elbow. Balester has not pitched for Washington this season after going 1-4 with a 6.82 ERA in seven starts last season.

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The Washington Nationals are leaning toward bringing back manager Jim Riggleman next season. They haven't made it official, though. "There's nothing officially been announced that Jim's going to manage next year," Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday night. "He deserves to be the manager next year.

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The Washington Nationals have placed right-hander Luis Atilano on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 21, because of bone chips in his pitching elbow. Nationals senior vice-president and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement Friday night before the Nationals opened a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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No, it's not the ugliest Cincinnati Reds cap money can buy — this one wins — but it's up…

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Edinson Volquez's pitches darted everywhere, a sign that he's got a way to go yet in his comeback from elbow surgery. Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer off Volquez, who had a rough time in his second start since his return, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Thursday for a split of their four-game series.

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The American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox had been trying to get Adam Dunn away from the Washington…

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Sorry, Bridgeport Bluefish fans, but the San Diego Padres appear to be ready to steal away your biggest name.

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Mike Leake did some solid pitching and had a nice at-bat, too. He hung around through a long rain delay, just so he could get in more swings. When he finally left, things seemed well in hand. That's when the sweating began. Leake pitched five solid innings before a long rain delay Tuesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds blew most of a seven-run lead after the break before holding on for an 8-7 win…

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Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams is "desperately" trying to trade for Adam Dunn of the…

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Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams is "desperately" trying to snag Adam Dunn from the Washington…

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