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Did you hear that? It was the sound of all 68 of the Nationals’ fans along with the 70 bajillion heartbroken Stephen Strasburg fans collectively yelling “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” The 22-year-old rookie phenom underwent a second MRI which revealed he has a “significant tear” in his right elbow. The tear will most likely require Tommy John surgery, [...]

If there’s anyone like me who wasn’t a true fan of the move to bring in Roy Oswalt, you’re probably hoarse from screaming at your TV all night long. Oswalt was incredibly erratic in his Phillies debut as he and the team fell to the Washington Nationals 8-1. Of those eight runs, Oswalt allowed four [...]

It may be only a few months into the baseball season, but some young players are already starting to become household names. Whether they play in the outfield, behind the plate, or on the mound they’re making an impact in their early careers. Stephen Strasburg, the most hyped pitcher in recent memory, has played better [...]

Stephen Strasburg was awarded the National League Player of the Week honors on Monday. Not bad for his first week on the job. The Washington Nationals’ hard-throwing rookie sensation is 2-0 with an obscene number of strikeouts (22) and a 2.19 ERA in his first two big league starts. Not only were his 22 Ks [...]

Remember where you were on June 8, 2010. That was the day where, more likely than not, the future face of the MLB debuted. His name: Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg’s debut was probably the most hyped debut in the history of any professional sport. The craze over the 21 year old started when the Washington Nationals [...]

am not a fan of the Washington Nationals. I do not own Stephen Strasburg in any fantasy leagues (but after tonight I wish I did). I have no vested interest in Strasburg or his success. I admit the hype of the kid caught my attention. I tuned in to watch his first game in the Majors.

I know about his huge success in the minors but that is just the minors.[...]

Washington Nationals uneconomical prospect Stephen Strasburg‘s first professional pitch hit 99 mph to kick off 3.1 scoreless innings in his Arizona Fall League debut Friday night. The 21-year-old righty, who signed a ridiculous, record $15.1 million, four-year deal with the Nationals after the June draft, surrendered just two base hits and a walk, fanning two [...]

The Washington Nationals have until the stroke of twelve to ink youngster Steven Strasburg before losing rights to him altogether. Sadly, the team can’t seem to do anything right this season, so losing one of baseball’s most highly-touted prospects isn’t completely out of the question. Even club president Stan Kasten is skeptical. He told to [...]

Manny Acta has apparently made a large enough sucking sound to reach the ears of Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten… because the team’s 16-43 record wasn’t speaking loud and clear.

Ken Rosenthal has reported that the Nats skipper will be out of work by the end of the week and be replaced by bench coach Jim Riggleman. Neither coaches seem to know anything about anything, however.

I did not watch the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft today, mainly because I just can’t handle seeing Bob Selig’s dumb face (ed. note: I’m calling him Bob today cause he looks like a Bob, and he’s not my bud) every couple of minutes. So, I read about it instead.

The Washington Nationals (man, they’re awful) went ahead and selected Stephen Strasburg…