NL East

Nationals Designate Yunesky Maya for Assignment, Call Up Jeff Kobernus

In order to make room on the 40-man roster for the call-up of infielder Jeff Kobernus from Class AAA Syracuse, the Nationals will designate right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya for assignment, Manager Davey Johnson said following Friday's game...

Written by Mike Denevi about 7 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

Mike Adams Throws, Bumped to Sunday Return

WASHINGTON — Rich Dubee wanted Mike Adams to appear in a minor-league game before his activation from the disabled list. After throwing to hitters Friday in Clearwater, Fla., the Phillies decided that was unnecessary...

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Gonzalez on Gattis: 'Before He Gets Sent Down, I'll Go Down'

Written by David Scipione about 15 hours ago 44 reads 0 comments

Johnson: Espinosa Has Bone Chip in Right Wrist

Danny Espinosa's been playing with a chip in his right wrist, Davey reveals. He'll rest for a few days. If not improved, surgery poss needed .....

Written by David Scipione about 15 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

Washington Nationals: 5 Prospects Who Never Lived Up to the Hype

Prospects are the best and worst part of baseball. The hope that they can pan out for the future can be undone in the blink of an eye, leaving a franchise scrambling to fill the void left by the lack of production...

Written by Andrew Rocco about 24 hours ago 1,082 reads 0 comments

Mattheus Won't Need Surgery, Expected to Miss Around Six Weeks

Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus won't need surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand, but he will likely miss around six weeks as he recovers from the injury, according to a team source...

Written by David Scipione about 19 hours ago 21 reads 0 comments

Braves Streak into Citi to Face Struggling Mets

Jeremy Hefner's next attempt at his first win of the season does not figure to be any easier than the previous eight starts.....

Written by Martin Kenmore about 22 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments

Debate: Who Deserves the Most Credit for Atlanta's Scorching Start?

The Braves have obliterated their competition early this season and hold the third best record in the Bigs...

Written by Debate Desk about 22 hours ago 2,259 reads 26 comments

2013 MLB Draft: 8 Position Players Philadelphia Phillies Should Target

For the Philadelphia Phillies and all teams around baseball, the MLB Amateur Player Draft, taking place during the first week of June, is a chance for the team to really bolster what in recent years has been a barren and nearly decimated farm system...

Written by Marilee Gallagher about 1 day ago 1,083 reads 2 comments

Even When He's Off, Harvey Still Good

NEW YORK -- If this was the bad Matt Harvey, the Mets ' seemingly fully formed young ace is going to have an awfully good career.....

Written by Martin Kenmore about 22 hours ago 5 reads 0 comments

Debate: Which Met Needs to Step Up the Most to Turn Season Around?

The Mets are in the midst of another slow start to their season as they struggled and got swept by the Reds ...

Written by Debate Desk about 22 hours ago 837 reads 20 comments

Phillies Ready to Resume Rivalry with Nats

Nearly two months into the season, the Phillies will finally get to measure themselves against the defending NL East champions when they visit the Washington Nationals for three games starting Friday night...

Written by Martin Kenmore about 23 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments

Phanatic Joins Phun as Teacher, Student Honored

LINWOOD, N.J. -- Hundreds of students dressed in red and white were met by a big, green visitor Thursday afternoon at Seaview Elementary School.....

Written by Martin Kenmore about 23 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments