Venezuela charges 8 in kidnap of baseball player

2011-11-17T08:00:10Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan authorities have charged eight people over the kidnapping of Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos that threw a spotlight on violent crime in the South American nation.

The 24-year-old CARACAS (Reuters) - Major League Baseball star Wilson Ramos described his fear on Saturday as Venezuelan security forces swooped onto a mountain hide-out to rescue him from kidnappers in a hail of bullets.

Kidnapped ballplayer Ramos found alive in Venezuela

2011-11-11T19:30:39Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan security forces found kidnapped Major League baseball player Wilson Ramos alive on Friday in mountains near where he was seized, Information Minister Andres Izarra said.

"Baseball player Ramos was found alive by security forces in moun...

Kidnapped baseball player Ramos found alive in Venezuela

2011-11-11T19:30:25Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan security forces found kidnapped Major League baseball player Wilson Ramos alive on Friday in a mountains near where he was seized, Information Minister Andres Izarra said.

The 24-year-old CARACAS (Reuters) - Friends and family of kidnapped U.S. Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos in Venezuela prayed for his safe return on Friday from gunmen who seized him during an off-season visit to the South American country.

No word on Nats' player Ramos abducted in Venezuala

2011-11-11T10:00:19Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Friends and family of kidnapped U.S. Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos in Venezuela prayed for his safe return on Friday from gunmen who seized him during an off-season visit to the South American country.

No word on Wilson Ramos abducted in Venezuela

2011-11-11T08:30:18Z

Venezuela hunts for kidnapped Nats' player Ramos

2011-11-11T06:30:45Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan police hunted on Thursday for a gang who kidnapped Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos at gunpoint from a family home in a case that highlighted the country's appalling crime...

Venezuela searches for kidnapped baseball star Ramos

2011-11-10T08:30:27Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan police hunted on Thursday for a gang who kidnapped Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos from a family home in a case highlighting the South American nation's appalling crime p...

Washington Nats catcher Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela

2011-11-09T21:00:56Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Washington Nationals baseball catcher Wilson Ramos was kidnapped on Wednesday from a family home in Venezuela, police and colleagues said.

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Wang signs one-year deal to stay with Nationals

2011-11-04T10:30:09Z

(Reuters) - Taiwanese pitcher Wang Chien-ming signed a one-year contract to remain with the Washington Nationals for the 2012 Major League Baseball season, the team said on Friday.

The free-agent right-hander, 31, posted a...

Nationals opt to keep Johnson on as manager for 2012

2011-10-31T12:00:20Z

(Reuters) - Davey Johnson, who led the Washington Nationals to their best Major League Baseball finish since the franchise moved from Reuters) - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who dazzled fans in 2010 until injury ended his rookie campaign, is expected to make his first start in over a year next week, the team said on Tuesday.

The hard-throwing r...

Nats' Strasburg strikes out 4 in rehab start

2011-08-07T19:30:20Z

The Washington Nationals' prized pitcher Stephen Strasburg struck out four in his first minor league rehabilitation start since elbow surgery nearly a year ago.

"When you've got the adrenaline going out there, you don't really know how you're going to feel as far as being able to throw the ball where you want to throw it," Strasburg said on Sunda...

Nationals name Davey Johnson as manager

2011-06-26T10:30:14Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have named Davey Johnson as their new manager, the team said on Sunday, filling a position that became available last week following the stunning resignation of J...

Johnson agrees to terms to manage Nationals

2011-06-25T21:30:09Z

Davey Johnson, who guided the United States in the 2009 World Baseball Classic but hasn't managed a Major League Baseball team in 11 years, is set to be the new Reuters) - The Washington Nationals named John McLaren as their interim manager, filling a void created by the unexpected resignation of Jim Riggleman, the team said on Friday.

McLare...

Nationals manager Riggleman resigns over contract squabble

2011-06-23T19:30:53Z

Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman resigned on Thursday from the Major League Baseball club, saying the franchise did not want to commit to him in the long haul.

Riggleman quit because Washington was not prepared to pick up the option on his contract for next season.

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Ailing Mets overcome adversity to blank Nationals

2011-05-18T20:00:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jonathon Niese tossed seven scoreless innings to give the injury-riddled New York Mets a 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Niese struck out seven...

Atlanta Braves rally to beat Washington Nationals

2011-05-12T20:30:12Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Brian McCann hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning as Atlanta rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Thursday.

The Braves (21-18), who lost in ...

Phillies offense blast Nats in 7-3 win

2011-05-05T23:30:06Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia's offense sprang to life in the third inning to score six runs and send the Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals at Ci...

Lee shines as Phillies blank Nationals

2011-04-14T22:30:15Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cliff Lee pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout to help lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 road victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday...

AP source: Nats, LaRoche agree, pending physical

2011-01-04T20:30:39Z

Person familiar with negotiations: Nationals, Adam LaRoche agree to deal, pending physical

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals and free-agent first baseman Adam LaRoche have agreed ...

Nationals, LHP Burnett agree at $3.95M, 2 years

2010-12-23T11:30:40Z

Lefty reliever Sean Burnett, Nationals agree to $3.95M, 2-year deal with 2013 mutual option

Left-handed reliever Sean Burnett and the Washington Nationals agreed Thursday on a $3.95 million, two-year contract with a mutual option for 2013, avoiding salary arbitration.

Burnett went 1-7 with three saves and a 2.14 ERA in ...

OF Rick Ankiel agrees to $1.5M deal with Nationals

2010-12-20T10:00:34Z

Outfielder Rick Ankiel agrees to $1.5 million, 1-year contract with Washington Nationals

Outfielder Rick Ankiel and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.

The deal announced Monday includes $1.25 million in performance bonuses: $200,000 each for 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 plate appearan...

Washington Nationals hang on to Taiwan's Wang

2010-12-16T18:30:35Z

The Washington Nationals have re-signed Taiwanese pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who is trying to come back after shoulder surgery and hasn't pitched since July 2009.

Wang, who missed all of last season, received a one-year major league contract.

Wang was a 19-game winner in 2006 and 2007 with the RHP Chien-Ming Wang re-signs with Nationals; out of majors since July 2009 because of injury

The Washington Nationals have re-signed Chien-Ming Wang, who is trying to come back from shoulder surgery and hasn't pitched since July 2009.

The 30-year-old right-hander gets a one-year major league contract. He went 1-6 ...

AP Sources: A's close to acquiring OF Willingham

2010-12-16T12:00:36Z

People with knowledge of the deal say A's finalizing trade with Nats for Josh Willingham

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Athletics are close to finalizing a trade with the Washington Nationals to bring outfielder Josh Willingham...

Werth says he got assurances from Nats about plan

2010-12-15T13:00:24Z

The $126 million man: Werth says he got assurances from Nationals before signing 7-year deal

Clean-shaven and optimistic, Jayson Werth says he feels good about the Washington Nationals' chances of becoming a winning team. Werth says at his introductory news conference Wednesday that the length of his seven-year, ...

Schmidt: Werth deal brings weighty responsibility

2010-12-10T13:30:17Z

Mike Schmidt: Werth cashes in, but $126 million deal brings a lot of weighty responsibility

It's old news in the baseball world, happened a few days ago: Jayson Werth, former Phillies right fielder and free agent, agreed to accept $126 million over seven years to play for the Reuters) - The Washington Nationals signed free agent right fielder Jayson Werth to a massive $126 million, seven-year contract on Sunday, providing an explosive curtain raiser to Majo...

Werth agrees to $126 million, 7-yr deal with Nats

2010-12-05T17:00:16Z

Jayson Werth agrees to $126 million, 7-year contract with Washington Nationals

Some general managers had just arrived at the winter meetings and some were not even at the winter meetings yet when the Washington Nationals made a startling announcement Sunday evening: They had agreed with right fielder Jayson Werth on a $126 mi...

Winter meetings open with big deal _ Werth to Nats

2010-12-05T17:00:14Z

Winter meetings open with a big deal: Werth agrees to $126M, 7-year contract with Nationals

Free agent outfielder Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals reached a megadeal Sunday, a startling $126 million, seven-year contract that seemed to catch most everyone by surprise at baseball's winter meetings.

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Dunn deal: White Sox announce Dunn signing

2010-12-03T13:31:41Z

White Sox make it a Dunn deal, officially announce signing of slugger

Slugger Adam Dunn officially joined the Chicago White Sox, giving them the big left-handed hitter they were seeking, and immediately made one thing clear.

He wants Paul Konerko to s...

Rockies Resign SP Jorge de la Rosa to a 32 million/3 year deal

2010-11-30T12:40:06Z

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Nationals offer 1B Adam Dunn arbitration

2010-11-23T10:30:24Z

Nationals offer Dunn salary arbitration, securing draft picks if he signs elsewhere

The Washington Nationals have offered salary arbitration to first baseman Adam Dunn, assuring the team of receiving draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere as a free agent.

Major league clubs faced a deadline of Tuesday night at midnight...

5 Reasons to Watch the AFL Championship Game

2010-11-29T14:53:08Z

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Cap flap: Redskins' Portis subs Nats for Phillies

2010-11-12T16:00:24Z

Cap flap: Redskins' RB Portis makes up for Phillies faux pas, sports Nationals cap instead

Sufficiently chastened for picking the wrong week to show love for the city of Philadelphia, Clinton Portis switched headgear Friday and wore a Washington Nationals baseball cap at practice.

"Nats! Go Washington Nationals decline $2M option on 2B Adam Kennedy

The Washington Nationals have declined their $2 million option on second baseman Adam Kennedy, instead giving him a $250,000 buyout.

Kennedy made $1.25 million for last-place Washington in 2010, when he was part of a middle-infield rotation...

Ex-MLB player Elijah Dukes arrested in Tampa

2010-11-02T17:31:40Z

Former Rays and Nationals OF Elijah Dukes arrested for failing to pay child support

Authorities say former major league baseball player Elijah Dukes has been jailed in Tampa for allegedly failing to pay child support.

Hil...

Nats hire Porter as 3B coach, keep rest of staff

2010-11-02T14:31:19Z

Bo Porter hired as third-base coach by Nationals, who keep rest of Riggleman's staff

The Washington Nationals have hired Bo Porter as their third-base coach to replace Pat Listach, while keeping the rest of manager Damn Yankees! Rangers overcame hex dating to Washington Senators to reach World Series

In the Washington Senators' final game before leaving for Texas four decades ago, they had a 7-5 lead over the New York Yankees with two outs in the ninth inning. ...

San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Tickets Jun 6

2010-11-03T10:19:39Z

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2010-11-04T14:23:29Z

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2010-11-29T15:04:51Z

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2010-11-03T02:54:18Z

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Stephen Strasburg's MLB Debut

2010-11-03T02:54:12Z

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Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper: Are The Nationals Saved?

2010-11-03T02:54:17Z

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Nationals sign GM Rizzo to five-year extension

2010-10-19T13:00:21Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have signed general manager Mike Rizzo to a five-year contract extension that includes naming him executive vice president of baseball operations, the team said Tuesday.

"Mike Rizzo is unquestionably one of th...

Nationals sign GM Mike Rizzo to 5-year extension

2010-10-19T11:00:51Z

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo gets 5-year contract extension

The Washington Nationals have signed general manager Mike Rizzo to a five-year contract extension and promoted him to executive vice president of baseball operations.

The Nationals, who made the announcement Tuesday, increased their win total from 59 to 69 th...

Nationals sending Harper to Arizona Fall League

2010-10-13T17:01:45Z

Washington Nationals sending No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper to Arizona Fall League

Top overall draft pick Bryce Harper is heading to the Arizona Fall League, where the Washington Nationals plan to tweak his batting stroke.

Harper turns 18 on Saturday, ...

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2010-11-03T00:51:48Z

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2010-11-02T20:51:59Z

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2010-11-03T00:51:38Z

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2010-11-03T00:51:59Z

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2010-11-03T00:51:42Z

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2010-11-03T00:52:29Z

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Orioles Simon Suspect Baseball

2011-01-02T12:31:19Z

FILE - In this May 21, 2010 file photo, Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Alfredo Simon throws against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Washington. Police say Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon is the main suspect in the fatal shooting of a man in the

Nationals Athletics Trade Baseball

2010-12-16T17:32:22Z

FILE - In this May 28, 2010, file photo, Washington Nationals' Josh Willingham hits a three-run home run against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game in San Diego. Willingham is heading to the Oakland Athletics, who sent two pros...

Nationals Baseball Werth

2010-12-15T13:02:00Z

Washington Nationals newest outfielder Jason Werth, right, speaks to Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo during a news conference at Nationals Park in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Cliff Lee Baseball

2010-12-14T10:32:32Z

FILE - This Sept. 9, 2009, file photo shows Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee delivering a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game, in Washington. The free-agent pitcher passed up an extra $50 million from the Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn hits a single during a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Washington. Dunn has agreed to join the Chicago White Sox for a four-year, $56 million contract, a person fami...

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