by Amanda Comak — Published May 24, 2013
In a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies the Nationals broke out with a four-run fifth. It was the first time since April 25 the Nationals have scored as many as four runs in an inning. With Jordan Zimmermann strong despite a stiff neck, it was plenty.
by Amanda Comak — Published May 24, 2013
The Washington Nationals will effectively end a largely unsuccessful partnership with Cuban right-hander Yunesky Maya on Saturday when the team designates him for assignment and clears room on the 40-man roster for infielder Jeff Kobernus. Kobernus will be promoted to the major leagues for the first time to serve as infield depth for the Nationals.
by Amanda Comak — Published May 24, 2013
With the discomfort in his right wrist persisting, Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa went for additional testing on Thursday and Friday. The tests revealed a broken bone in the wrist and fragments that had been chipped off that bone that Espinosa had been trying to play with since April.
by Amanda Comak — Published May 24, 2013
Jordan Zimmermann carries a 7-2 record with a 1.62 ERA into his start against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight, and the Nationals, looking to get on a winning streak, are hoping for more of the same from their tough right-hander.
by Thomas Floyd — Published May 24, 2013
D.C. United last won March 9, with a 1-0 triumph over Real Salt Lake. On that same day, the Portland Timbers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Montreal Impact. Since then, United haven't won and the Timbers haven't lost.
by Tom Howell Jr. — Published May 24, 2013
House Republicans who are critical of the federal health care law have written to more than a dozen companies, including top insurers Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield, to ask if President Obama's top health official tried to solicit funds from them to support the overhaul.
by Rich Campbell — Published May 24, 2013
A few observations and thoughts from Thursday’s practice, which was the Redskins’ third of 10 organized team activities this spring.
by Amanda Comak — Published May 24, 2013
The Washington Nationals' 10-game tour of California is over. It wasn't the best of trips, at 4-6. It almost certainly could've been worse. But now they're back home to open a five-game homestand against the Phillies and the Orioles. But before they do so, here are a few thoughts, observations and leftovers on Danny Espinosa, Ryan Mattheus and the bullpen, Ross Detwiler, Jayson Werth, and the Phillies.
by Susan Crabtree — Published May 24, 2013
President Obama forgot to return the salute of a U.S. Marine while boarding Marine One Friday morning, then came back out to shake the Marine's hand, according to a tweet by CBS News' Mark Knoller.
by Jennifer Harper — Published May 24, 2013
The implications of the 2,100-page health care reform legislation that went on to become the Affordable Care Act are beginning to emerge. Americans appear to be getting a little nervous.
by David Sherfinski — Published May 24, 2013
Former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says the White House could be making current press secretary Jay Carney's job easier.
by Amanda Comak — Published May 23, 2013
The Washington Nationals did not play on Thursday night, their offday giving them time to recuperate from a 10-day west coast trip, but their home, Nationals Park, was alive and thriving for third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's annual charity event to benefit the ziMS foundation.
by David Sherfinski — Published May 23, 2013
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, who poked fun at his own penchant for verbal slip-ups at an event in Washington Tuesday night, was at it again Wednesday morning when he spoke at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London, Conn.
by Susan Crabtree — Published May 23, 2013
President Obama condemned the terrorist attack on a British soldier on the streets of London Wednesday, but parsed his statement on the horrific incident carefully.
by Douglas Ernst — Published May 23, 2013
Former Rep. Anthony D. Weiner is running for mayor in New York, but he might not be able to outrun his past. The Democratic candidate told radio listeners on Thursday that more lewd pictures of him likely will turn up during the campaign.
by Stephen Whyno and Rich Campbell — Published May 23, 2013
Coach Mike Shanahan runs down issues for Josh Wilson, Maurice Hurt and Josh LeRibeus in first media availability of OTAs.
by Douglas Ernst — Published May 23, 2013
In June, Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano announced the Obama administration's "deferred-action" policy for children who were brought to the country illegally but are a low priority for law enforcement because they are not considered a security risk. On Tuesday, President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden met with three such persons in the White House.
by Stephen Dinan — Published May 23, 2013
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was channeling his inner childhood baseball player on Thursday, twice mentioning Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper as part of analogies for politics.
by David Sherfinski — Published May 23, 2013
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a possible contender for the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, had some harsh words for former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who recently launched his campaign to be the next New York City mayor.
by Tom Howell Jr. — Published May 23, 2013
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said high-ranking IRS official Lois Lerner should have shed light on what led to the agency's targeting of conservative groups in recent years instead of refusing to testify before House investigators.
'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
