First off, many thanks to CSNwashington for holding their first blogger bash last night at RFD in DC! I had a great time meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. I won't say old! Since I wrote about Nyjer Morgan's recent escapades yesterday [LINK], what I left unsaid was retaliation by the Marlins was surely imminent, particularly since Hayes had been diagnosed with a separated shoulder and is out the rest of the season. I commiserate there [LINK]. While ... Continue Reading

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Jordan Zimmermann gave the largest dose of hope since Strasburg was diagnosed as requiring Tommy John surgery throughout his performance last night. He pitched practically flawlessly for six innings, facing the minimum of 18 batters, striking out nine, walking none and only allowing one hit. A perfect display of returning to form from Tommy John surgery (and again, in only twelve months). He should have been the story of last night's game that posted zeros across the line score until ... Continue Reading

Sunday afternoon, Nationals Park went to the dogs, but that wasn't a bad thing. Don't look now, but the Nats have quite the little win streak going since being swept by the Cubs with a new-look lineup that features Adam Kennedy leading off and Zimmerman and Dunn in the 4th and 5th spots. For those whose pets watch on tv with them at home, do you think the pups noticed the lineup change? Maybe some do. Or maybe they just ... Continue Reading

The day went to the dogs, but that wasn't a bad thing. Dogs of all sizes and personalities took to the left field mezzanine for the 2nd time this season and woofed in a win. Seriously, when the crowd went wild cheering, the pups joined in barking. Awesome. I'll have more tomorrow on CSN, but here's the photo gallery for now. [Click first image then arrow through...] Pups In The Park : Pups In The Park : Pups In The Park : Red Sox ... Continue Reading