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Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl

NationsNational — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:51:26 +0000

Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins. MLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week.

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Doumit, Jones help Pirates beat Nationals 8-5

NationsNational — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:50:17 +0000

Ryan Doumit had three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs, and Garrett Jones drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Pittsburgh's three rookie regulars also made contributions as Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run double in the fifth, Jose Tabata had two hits and two RBIs and Neil Walker extended his hitting streak to 10…

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Nationals ax Rob Dibble after Stephen Strasburg criticism (SportingNews.com)

NationsNational — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:50:29 +0000

Rob Dibble's duties with the Washington Nationals television crew are over. The team announced Wednesday that Dibble was removed from his job as analyst on its TV play-by-play crew, the Washington Post reports. The decision was made by the Nationals and not its broadcast partner, MASN. Ray Knight might finish the season working with play-by-play man Bob Carpenter, but for now his assignment lasts through the team's current road trip. Dibble has not been on a Nationals telecast since Aug.

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MLB will rule on Nyjer Morgan punishment Friday (SportingNews.com)

NationsNational — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:50:31 +0000

Major League Baseball is expected to deliver its ruling on punishment for the Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan on Friday, two days after Morgan was involved in a bench-clearing brawl in a game against the Florida Marlins. Citing sources, ESPN.com reports MLB officials are reviewing "a range of incidents" involving Morgan since Aug. 21, when the outfielder threw a ball into the stands and hit a fan in the head at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Ballpark.

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Nyjer Morgan builds on bad reputation in brawl with Marlins

NationsNational — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:52:42 +0000

Over the past two weeks, Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has transformed into an updated version of…

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Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat Nationals

NationsNational — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:50:20 +0000

Nyjer Morgan charged the mound after a pitch sailed behind him, triggering a bench-clearing brawl Wednesday night during the Florida Marlins' 16-10 win over the Washington Nationals. Morgan, recently suspended and criticized for questionable acts on the field, left Florida catcher Brett Hayes with a separated shoulder Tuesday night after a home plate collision in the 10th inning.

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Stephen Strasburg elbow surgery scheduled for Friday (SportingNews.com)

NationsNational — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:52:44 +0000

Stephen Strasburg will have surgery on his pitching elbow Friday, according to MLB.com. The procedure, commonly known as Tommy John surgery, will be performed in Los Angeles by specialist Dr. Lewis Yocum. Strasburg, the heralded rookie right-hander for the Washington Nationals, will likely be lost through the 2011 season. Recovery time is a minimum 12 months but could be 18 months. The immediate downside for the Nationals is the long-term absence of their top prospect.

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Tracy’s single in 10th lifts Marlins over Nats

NationsNational — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:51:31 +0000

Chad Tracy singled home Hanley Ramirez with the winning run as the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 1-0 in 10 innings on Tuesday night. Ramirez singled with one out off reliever Drew Storen, then stole second. After Gaby Sanchez drew a walk, Tracy singled to left. Roger Bernadina's throw was on target, but Ramirez slid under the tag attempt by catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who argued the…

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Zimmerman, Dunn power Nationals past Marlins

NationsNational — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:51:48 +0000

Ryan Zimmerman hit a ball about as far as he can remember. His three-run home run along with a three-run homer by Adam Dunn powered the Washington Nationals to a 9-3 win over the Florida Marlins on Monday night in a game that's start was delayed nearly three hours by rain. Zimmerman's blast off an Alex Sanabia (3-2) change-up in the third inning hit off the facing of the upperdeck in left…

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MLB stadium guide: Nationals Park (Associated Content)

NationsNational — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:51:19 +0000

Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., is the home of the Washington Nationals. The park is located a short walk from the Navy Yard in Southeast Washington, D.C., and is conveniently served by the METRO rail system. Nationals Park is one of the newest baseball stadiums in the major leagues. The park is a very good looking stadium as well. Being so new the park has some unique attractions. The park has a wide range of food selections but you may find the prices a bit expensive.

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