Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals announces its promotional schedule for 2008

Continues to Work with Stakeholders on Traffic Mitigation Strategies

February 06, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) held a meeting with a broad group of stake holders to discuss transportation issues related to the opening of the new Washington Nationals stadium.    » read more »

San Diego Padres 40-man roster now at 40

02/05/2008, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Enrique Gonzalez off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms on one-year contacts with free agent left-handed hitting infielders/outfielders Rob Mackowiak and Willie Harris. Nationals Vice President/General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcements.

"With the additions of Mackowiak and Harris, I feel we will have one of the deepest and most balanced benches in the National League," said Bowden.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- "We have just received the Mitchell Report and have not yet had an opportunity to fully review it. It is clear though that, like all Major League clubs, the report includes names of players that have had or currently have an association with the Nats. We will let all comments on this matter come from the Commissioner's office, and we will have no further comment at this time."

Source: MLB

12/12/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms on 2008 contacts with right-handed pitchers Luis Ayala, John Patterson and Ryan Wagner, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.    » read more »

12/03/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today acquired 23 year-old outfielder Elijah Dukes from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor-league left-handed pitcher Glenn Gibson. Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.    » read more »

12/03/2007, ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays have dealt outfielder Elijah Dukes to the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Glenn Gibson.

"We have been committed to providing Elijah the support needed to get his personal and professional life back on track," said Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. "He has made progress, and a logical next step is a change of cities and a fresh start for him and his family."    » read more »

10/26/2007, NEW YORK -- Perseverance and dedication took center stage today as Major League Baseball players named Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Carlos Pena and Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young the season's top comeback players.    » read more »

10/26/2007, NEW YORK -- Perseverance and dedication took center stage today as Major League Baseball players named Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Carlos Pena and Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young the season's top comeback players.    » read more »

10/26/2007 -- The Washington Nationals' 2007 Draft class was today named the "Best Draft in the Industry" as part of Baseball America's annual Draft Report Cards. The classes were rated by Baseball America editor and chief John Manuel and executive editor Jim Callis, both of whom "spoke to various scouting directors and scouts to evaluate each team's Draft effort."

Among the Nationals' highlights in Baseball America's report card:    » read more »

10/24/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock, left-handed pitcher Justin Jones, first baseman Josh Whitesell and outfielder Roger Bernadina. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.    » read more »

The ballclub assures that all season ticket holders will have access to parking for games at the new Nationals Park

10/22/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today named Ed Durkin as National Crosschecker and Special Assistant to the Vice President. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Nationals Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Nationals Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement.    » read more »

10/18/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today announced that their entire coaching staff-pitching coach Randy St. Claire, hitting coach Lenny Harris, bench coach Pat Corrales, third base coach/Spring Training coordinator Tim Tolman, first base coach Jerry Morales and bullpen coach Ricardo Aponte-will return in 2008. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden and Manager Manny Acta made the joint announcement.    » read more »