Dukes looks like power bat Nats need

7 September 2008, 5:49 pm

The Nationals have been desperate for a power threat since the start of the 2008 season. It looks like they have found one from the right side of the plate in outfielder Elijah Dukes.... read more

Nationals activate veteran Young

7 September 2008, 5:45 pm

Following Sunday's game against the Braves, the Nationals activated first baseman Dmitri Young from the disabled list.... read more

Nationals win in 14th on Dukes' double

7 September 2008, 5:25 pm

Outfielder Elijah Dukes continues to show the Nationals that he's the man with the big bat. His double in the 14th inning on Sunday helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 7-4.... read more

Mock accepts relief role with Nationals

7 September 2008, 4:41 pm

With the Nationals needing to revamp their bullpen after losing Luis Ayala and Jon Rauch to trades and Chad Cordero to a season-ending right shoulder injury, Garrett Mock has moved into a setup role.... read more

Flores could be back at backstop soon

6 September 2008, 10:25 pm

It looks as though catcher Jesus Flores' left ankle is getting better. He was seen walking without his ankle brace on Saturday, and it appears that he could be back behind the plate soon. Manager Manny Acta declined to give a timetable on when Flores will return to action.... read more

Five homers carry Nats over Braves

6 September 2008, 9:14 pm

Ryan Langerhans' pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 8-5, at Turner Field on Saturday night.... read more