PHOENIX -- Ian Desmond took about 20 swings in the batting cage this evening, the first time the Nationals shortstop has been cleared to do that since landing on the disabled list with a torn left
Needing some infield insurance while Ian Desmond returns from an oblique tear and Mark DeRosa battles a groin strain, the Nationals have acquired veteran Cesar Izturis from the Brewers in a waiver
Game in a nutshell: Retaking the field only 25 minutes after earning a 7-4 victory in the first half of this doubleheader, the Nationals had an opportunity to improve to 22 games over .500 for the
It wasn't all that long ago -- really, it might have only been two months -- when Ross Detwiler was best known for putting together four or five quality innings and then fizzling out and turni
The images from the defining moment of Sunday's dramatic, 11-10 victory in Milwaukee were striking and memorable.


























