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Nationals general manager Jim Bowden and assistant general manager Mike Rizzo were at the ESPN Zone on Friday afternoon.

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As the summer temperatures begin to trend their way towards a cooler climate, the Nationals are starting the heat up.

Jesus Flores has worked with coaches and other catchers to hone his catching skills to the point that he's as good on defense as he is with a bat.

In what's becoming an annual occurrence, the Milwaukee Brewers are losing games - and their composure - in early August.

Brewers manager Ned Yost expressed a level of disappointment on Monday that his unconventional fifth-starter platoon did not work as planned.

The struggling Washington Nationals have waived veterans Paul LoDuca, Felipe Lopez and Johnny Estrada in the midst of a nine-game losing streak.

The Washington Nationals recalled second baseman Emilio Bonifacio from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, one day after adding newly acquired shortstop Alberto Gonzalez to the roster and releasing established ...

The Nationals gave infielder Felipe Lopez and catchers Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada their conditional releases.

When the Nationals had four catchers on the 25-man roster to begin the second half of the season, the odd man out was Wil Nieves.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 -- Facing an uncertain, prolonged recovery attempt from right shoulder surgery, Chad Cordero at least has a clearer picture of his offseason. It will involve free agency, and just as certain, a significantly reduced salary. The Washington Nationals' intention to non-tender Cordero in the offseason, revealed by General Manager Jim Bowden, didn't alarm Cordero. But the timing of it did.

"Right now," Cordero said, "I'm just upset at how it's been handled."

Both Cordero and his agent, Larry Reynolds, expressed surprise Thursday about the handling of the announcement, which comes months before the Dec. 12 non-tender deadline and just two weeks after Cordero's surgery.

Someone handed Tim Hudson a baseball hat with Georgia's 'G' logo to sign. Another fan handed Johnny Estrada an Atlanta Braves cap to autograph.

One week ago, Johnny Estrada returned to his home in Newnan, glad to be finished with a minor league rehabilitation assignment, but aware his future with the Washington Nationals was in doubt while one of four ...

The Washington Nationals activated outfielder Lastings Milledge from the 15-day disabled list Thursday.

ATLANTA, July 18 -- The catchers, all four of them, know there's a catch. Because chances are, one roster won't keep such an oversupply for long. By recalling Johnny Estrada on Friday, a roster move that followed Wily Mo PeA a's trip to the disabled list, the Washington Nationals now have more catchers than they have outfielders. They also have a puzzle.

As Manager Manny Acta said: 'We do have four catchers. And we have to make some decisions.'

Estrada, who signed a one-year, $1.25 million deal this offseason, rejoined the club for the Atlanta series after spending more than three months recovering from a right elbow injury. As a result, the Nationals now have JesAos Flores (the primary starter), Wil Nieves (the primary backup) and two higher-paid veterans, Estrada and Paul Lo Duca, who must play to boost any trade value.

Washington's collection of former Atlanta players overpowered the Braves . Harris, a part-time starter for Atlanta last season, had three hits, two RBIs, a stolen base and scored three runs.

Someone handed Tim Hudson a baseball hat with Georgia's 'G' logo to sign. Another fan handed Johnny Estrada an Atlanta Braves cap to autograph.

Nationals outfielder Wily Mo Pena went on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of an injured left shoulder that will require surgery.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - The Washington Nationals have announced today that pitcher Ryan Wagner is expected to make a start on Saturday, July 5, for Class-A Potomac.

MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - WOODBRIDGE, Va. - The Washington Nationals have announced that catcher Johnny Estrada is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Friday, July 4, with Class-A ...