Nats GM not changing plans for Strasburg

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that he was impressed with Stephen Strasburg’s performance in Tuesday’s loss to the Tigers. However, the young phenom’s performance didn’t do anything to change Rizzo’s plans for him.

Penny nearly perfect against Nats

Brad Penny was sharp in his second Grapefruit League outing, tossing four scoreless innings against the Nationals in the Cards’ 6-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

Ailing Flores pays visit to Dr. Andrews

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores traveled to Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday to have his ailing right shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews. Flores will then work with Andrews’ personal therapist in Alabama for at least 10 days.

Strasburg steals show vs. Tigers

Stephen Strasburg struck out two and tossed two scoreless innings in his Spring Training debut, but the Nationals fell to the Tigers, 9-4, on Tuesday.

Strasburg debuts Tuesday on MLB.TV

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his much-anticipated Spring Training debut against the Tigers at Space Coast Stadium on Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. ET on MLB.TV.

Wang appears at Nationals camp

Chien-Ming Wang arrived at Space Coast Stadium on Monday morning. It was his first appearance at the stadium since the team held a news conference on Feb. 19 to announce that he signed a one-year deal.

Phils may begin season without Romero

Left-hander J.C. Romero, who is recovering from offseason elbow surgery, said Monday morning at Bright House Field that he does not expect to be ready by Opening Day on April 5 in Washington. He said a more realistic target is the team’s first home series April 12-15 against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.

Santos’ inside-the-park slam powers Mets

Omir Santos drove in four of the five runs the Mets scored in the second inning, hitting an inside-the-park grand slam as the Mets edged the Nationals, 6-5, on Sunday.

Desmond’s play offers Nats options

The Nationals have three options when it comes to Ian Desmond, one of which could include the rookie supplanting Cristian Guzman at short.

Desmond makes his case to start

Ian Desmond continues to show that he should be considered for the role of the Nationals’ everyday shortstop. In two games, Desmond has gone 4-for-6 (.667), and manager Jim Riggleman said he was the best player Thursday against the Marlins.

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