Brad Lidge

A Washington Nationals scout was in Boston last night watching Red Sox catchers Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Kelly Shoppach, according to Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe.  The Nationals are rumored to be in the market for a backstop due to Wilson Ramo...

Peter Bourjos has been at the center of preliminary trade talks between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.  A major league source told Morosi and FOX Sports that the Nationals and Angels have...

The wait is finally over, and left-handed reliever Mike … [visit site to read more]Analysis: Washington Nationals sign Mike Gonzalez - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Mike Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.  Gonzalez is set to prepare for the season at the Nationals extended spring training complex in Viera, Florida. … [vi...

The Washington Nationals got off to a hot start this season and proved that they have contention on their mind now rather than later.  However, the Nationals have been plagued by a bevy of injuries early.  Even with their disabled list seemingly gr...

Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lidge was signed to a team-friendly deal in … [visit site to read more]Washington Nationals Brad Lidge on DL - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and Mo...

On the same afternoon when I watched Mike Pelfrey pitch eight innings of one-run ball only to see the bullpen (aided by a muffed fly ball) blow a 4-1 lead and cost him the victory, I saw that the same thing happened to Stephen Strasburg. That is, he...

The rain is falling in Washington and it will mean that there is no chance to sweep the Marlins today. There is nothing cloudy or damp, however, about the superlatives being used to describe the Washington Nationals pitching staff. It is dedicat...

According to Bill Ladson, Washington Nationals’ closer Drew Storen had minor elbow surgery on Wednesday to remove bone fragments from his right elbow. Their is no official timetable for his return, but the Nationals are hoping Storen can return...

Last night Bill Ladson of MLB.com passed along a report that Washington Nationals closer Drew Storen underwent minor elbow surgery yesterday.  The procedure, which removed bone fragments from Storen’s elbow, was deemed a success, though the Nation...

Other than that, you're looking well, Brad. We're doing great, too. As you've heard. From me, just now. Maybe we could grab lunch some time? No? Too busy? Us too. I actually shouldn't have even offered.

 Last year I posted a poll like this where you the fans chose the Baltimore Orioles edging out the Toronto Blue Jays as the “Sleeper” team of 2011.  While the Orioles wound up in their usual spot in the standings, dead last in the AL East, they...