Dukes back in action for Nats

27 August 2008, 10:17 pm

After missing 19 games because of a right calf injury, Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes returned to the lineup on Wednesday night and went 1-for-4 against the Dodgers. He will be the regular right fielder now that Austin Kearns is on the disabled list.... read more

Redding wins as Nats hold off Dodgers

27 August 2008, 9:10 pm

The Nationals played small ball for most of the game on Wednesday night, but it was Ryan Zimmerman's home run that proved to be the difference as they edged the Dodgers, 5-4.... read more

Nats prospect wins GCL batting title

27 August 2008, 5:20 pm

Prospect Esmailyn Gonzalez went 2-for-2 on Wednesday with the the Nationals' Gulf Coast League affiliate to finish the season with a league-best .350 batting average.... read more

Eckstein joins Nats' coaching staff

27 August 2008, 4:49 pm

Triple-A Columbus coach Rick Eckstein arrived at Nationals Park on Wednesday to become an extra hitting coach and do anything else manager Manny Acta wants him to do.... read more

Nationals place Kearns on disabled list

26 August 2008, 9:48 pm

The Nationals placed right fielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 25, with a stress fracture in his left foot.... read more

Manning looking to improve on mound

26 August 2008, 9:37 pm

Reliever Charlie Manning will be the first to say that he needs to find consistency on the mound. Entering Tuesday's action, he has a 5.12 ERA in 42 appearances. The month of August has been a lot worse. He has given up seven runs in eighth innings.... read more