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Washington Nationals hire member of Diversity Internship Program's inaugural class

10/17/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today named Kerrick Jackson as area scouting supervisor. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden and Nationals Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement.    » read more »

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10/16/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today named John W. "Squire" Galbreath II as Assistant General Manager, Baseball Administration. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.

Galbreath has served as Director of Baseball Administration for three seasons. He joined the Washington Nationals late in 2004 as a Special Advisor to the General Manager.    » read more »

10/12/2007 -- Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Shawn Hill had successful surgery performed on his non-throwing shoulder by Dr. James Andrews on Thursday in Birmingham, AL.

Dr. Andrews repaired a partially-torn labrum in Hill's left shoulder, an injury sustained on April 20 at Florida while diving back into third base.

Shawn Hill is slated to begin a throwing program in two months and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Source: MLB

10/12/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today outrighted infielders Tony Batista and D'Angelo Jimenez to Columbus of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.

The Washington Nationals have now outrighted eight players this week. On Wednesday, October 10, right-handed pitcher Winston Abreu, left-handed pitcher Mike Bacsik, right-handed pitcher Chris Booker, left-handed pitcher Arnie Munoz and outfielder Brandon Watson were sent outright to Columbus.    » read more »

10/10/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today outrighted right-handed pitcher Winston Abreu, left-handed pitcher Mike Bacsik, right-handed pitcher Chris Booker, left-handed pitcher Arnie Munoz and outfielder Brandon Watson to Columbus of the Triple-A International League.

The Washington Nationals also reinstated right-handed pitcher Jason Simontacchi from the 60-Day disabled list and outrighted him to Columbus.

Washington Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcements.

Source: MLB

10/02/2007 -- Carlos Peña of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Dmitri Young of the Washington Nationals are the recipients of the 2007 Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award, it was announced today. The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each League who has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season.    » read more »

10/02/2007 -- Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young today was named the recipient of the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award. The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each league who has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season.    » read more »

01 October 2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies have qualified for Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 1993, winning their final game of the regular season over the visiting Washington Nationals, 6-1.

The New York Mets could have tied Philadelphia for the National League East Division and forced a one-game playoff, but they lost at home to the Florida Marlins, 8-1. The New York Mets had a seven-game lead in the division as recently as September 12. They finished with seven games at home and won only one of them.    » read more »

09/28/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today exercised the 2009 option on manager Manny Acta's contract. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.

Named Washington's manager on November 14, 2006, Acta has guided the Nationals to a 72-87 (.453) record in his first season at the helm. The second skipper in Nationals history, the 38-year old Acta is the youngest manager in baseball.    » read more »

09/28/2007 -- All tickets for the Philadelphia Phillies' three-game weekend series with the Washington Nationals are sold out Phillies, John Weber, Vice President, Sales & Ticket Operations, announced.

Ticket windows at Citizens Bank Park opened at 9 a.m. this morning and within 45 minutes, all remaining tickets were sold for the 7 p.m. game tonight, 3:55 p.m. game tomorrow and Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, 1:35 p.m. start. Sunday was actually sold out in advance of this morning.    » read more »

- Last Philadelphia Phillies homestand of the 2007 regular season
- Saturday's game time changed to 3:55 p.m.

09/24/2007 -- Atlanta Braves (September 25-27)

TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).

• Rally towels for all fans, courtesy of Toyota.    » read more »

23 September 2007, Washington (By Parke Brewer) -- Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington played host to its final Major League Baseball game on Sunday with a contest between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was there and has a report.    » read more »

- GHI also honors mentor for dedication to teaching
- Marques Seme equates living with Tourette to playing baseball

09/21/2007, NEW YORK -- An 11-year-old boy with Tourette Syndrome has been chosen by New York City-based health insurer Group Health Incorporated (GHI) to throw the first pitch at the New York Mets - Washington Nationals game at Shea Stadium on Tuesday, September 25th. Marques James Seme of Flushing, Queens will take the mound at 7:00 p.m.

Marques, an avid baseball fan who favors the Mets by family tradition, equates the game of baseball with having Tourette.    » read more »

09/19/2007 -- The Washington Nationals will host their final series at RFK Stadium beginning Thursday, Sept. 20 when the team hosts the Philadelphia Phillies for a four-game series. The Washington Nationals have played at RFK Stadium since their relocation from Montreal in 2005. Nationals fans will enjoy a special weekend of activities, promotions and giveaways. Beginning on Thursday, all merchandise in the Nationals Team Store will be 50% off regular prices. A special "Final Series at RFK" scorecard will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.    » read more »