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The Official Site of The Washington Nationals: News: Dukes making strides toward return
SOX & Dawgs found this 5/7/2008 on washington.nationals.mlb.com [flag]
HOUSTON -- Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes went 0-for-4 on Monday for Triple-A Columbus, continuing his rehab assignment against the Rochester Red Wings. Dukes has been on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring since March 30. "He's working hard in Triple-A," Washington manager Manny Acta said of Dukes. "He could be up in a day. It could be two. We don't have a timetable for ... [link]

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National League News - 5/7
Published 5/7/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez will need more time to come off the 15-day DL. Tim Hudson has inherited the ace role for the Braves with John Smoltz heading to the bullpen. Brewers prospect Matt LaPorta was honored for the second time this season by the Southern League. Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder suffered a setback in his rehab. Jon Lieber is returning to the Cubs rotation. Diamondbacks 2B Orlando Hudson underwent an MRI on his strained hamstring. The Dodgers canceled Jason Schmidt’s simulated game yesterday. Barry Zito is returning to the Giants rotation today. The Marlins ...

Ay Ay Ay, Ayala!
Published 5/7/2008 by ck at The Nationals Enquirer
"I think he had to take a shot. You're on the road. You're trying to play to win...It shouldn't have gotten to that point." (Manny Acta, via Washington Post, 5/7/2008) Astros 6, Nats 5: Luis Ayala's two out, eighth inning implosion seals see-saw loss. And don't forget Saul Rivera. Kearns goes from hero to goat in a matter of seconds. Meanwhile... Last call Friday for MAAtt Chico: IL Pitcher of the week Jason Bergmann ready to return. ...

Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
Published 5/7/2008 by Stephanie at We've Got Heart
Coulda caught a few of those fly balls to the outfield that turned into doubles. Shoulda slammed the door on the Atros in the 7th and 8th with our bullpen. Woulda won the game with a three home run night, but didn’t thanks to silly mistakes. After a back and forth night the Nats dropped the first game in the series to the Astros with a final score of 6-5.  Last night’s game was one of the most bizarre I have seen this season.  Shawn Hill seemed to be off all night.  Hill threw 5 1/3 innings but it took him 107 pitches to do it.  He gave up eight hits and allowed three runs.  Hill seemed to be working awfully hard, he just wasn’t on ...

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