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  SNYDER: Two out of three for the Nats ain’t bad, but …

  By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
  Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand:
  • Related Article: Rehab as much mental as physical for Wilson Ramos

Rehab as much mental as physical for Wilson Ramos
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Wilson Ramos sat with his right leg outstretched, the bulky black brace engulfing his knee visible beneath his athletic shorts. As he stared out at the field where his teammates were taking batting practice, he slipped his catcher's mitt onto his left hand and tossed a ball to himself for a few minutes.

DNA on beer can needle 'likely' belongs to Clemens
By Frederic J. Frommer - Associated Press
updated 37 minutes ago
A needle stored with a beer can appeared to contain an extremely tiny amount of Roger Clemens' DNA, which turned out to be good news and bad news for both sides in the perjury trial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

Cole Hamels mows down Nationals in their 4-1 loss
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The last time Cole Hamels stood on a mound and stared in at the Washington Nationals' lineup, he had something to say.

Ian Desmond an unexpected source of power for Nationals
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
In a sweatshirt and shorts, looking relaxed as usual, Ian Desmond sat on a couch inside the visitors' clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday watching an afternoon game. The night before, he'd hit a home run. The night before that, he'd hit a home run. Before that, it was doubles in back-to-back games.

Harper helps Nationals get the best of Halladay in 5-2 win
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
There was a morning this spring that Washington Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein and outfielder Bryce Harper found themselves in a conversation about opposing starters in the National League East. Eckstein, who recalled the conversation on another morning in Viera, Fla., listened as Harper detailed exactly how he thought one particular pitcher in the division might attack him.

Henry Rodriguez out as Nats' stopper, leaving three likely candidates
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
As Henry Rodriguez took the mound at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night, all eyes from the Washington Nationals' dugout and bullpen were on him. The warm-up pitches, they knew, would tell them all they needed to know.

In Nationals win over Phillies, questions arise at closer
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The Washington Nationals won Monday night. They beat their division rival Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on a misty, occasionally rainy, night at Citizens Bank Park. They got six nearly unhittable innings from left-hander Gio Gonzalez and all the runs they'd need off the bat of Ian Desmond.

Witness says he saw Clemens at Canseco pool party
By Frederic J. Frommer - Associated Press
Star-struck at 11 when he saw pitching great Roger Clemens, a 25-year-old man became a witness for prosecutors seeking to convict the former baseball player of lying to Congress. At issue was a 1998 gathering at player Jose Canseco's house that Clemens denied attending — one of the false statements prosecutors allege Clemens made in his 2008 congressional deposition.

Flores adjusting to his role as starting catcher
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Injuries have ravaged Washington's catching depth, first taking Wilson Ramos for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, then putting Sandy Leon on the shelf for a month with a high ankle sprain. As a result, Jesus Flores has gone from bench player to iron man.

Strasburg's first career home run highlights Nats' comeback win
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The first roar came because a tie had been broken. In a game that looked as good as lost early, even with their ace on the mound, the Washington Nationals had clawed their way back. Jesus Flores' solo home run to right-center field was the proof.

• New York Yankees say they're not for sale

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale.

• Indians' Perez wants to stay in Cleveland

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  Chris Perez wants to stay in Cleveland, even if he is at odds with some Indians fans.

• Reds fan catches 2 HR baseballs

  By The Associated Press - Associated Press
  What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them.

• Chicago police to receive free White Sox tickets

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  Chicago police officers will get free tickets to a White Sox game as a thank you for their service during the NATO summit.

• Reds fan who caught 2 HRs is honorary captain

  By JOE KAY - Associated Press
  The college student who got national attention for catching two home run balls is back in the spotlight at Great American Ball Park.

• For Yankees, it seems a lot like 2008

  By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
  Joe Girardi was frustrated. Six losses in seven games left the New York Yankees last in the AL East.

  • Teixeira, dropped to 7th, back in Yankees' lineup

    By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
    Dropped as low as seventh in the batting order for the first time in eight years, Mark Teixeira didn't think it would make much a difference on what pitches he'll see.

  • Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges

    By JOE KAY - Associated Press
    Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday, a few hours after it appeared he was in line to become the Cincinnati Reds' next closer.

  • Berkman out at least 6-8 weeks with knee injury

    By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press
    The best-case scenario for Lance Berkman is that he returns to the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after the All-Star break. The 36-year-old first baseman is prepared for news on his injured right knee that's not so rosy.

  • Hall of Famer Gwynn joins Tull in Padres bid

    By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press
    Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is joining with movie producer Thomas Tull in an attempt to buy the San Diego Padres.

  • Agent: Gwynn joins Tull in Padres bid

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
    Tony Gwynn's agent says the Hall of Famer is joining movie producer Thomas Tull in an attempt to buy the San Diego Padres.

  • Rangers' Feliz put on DL, out at least a month

    By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press
    Neftali Feliz will be shut down for at least a month because of inflammation in his right elbow, the Texas Rangers said Monday while putting their closer-turned-starter on the 15-day disabled list.

  • Manny Ramirez Ks 3 times in minor league game

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
    Manny Ramirez felt pretty good _ despite all the boos and the three strikeouts.

  • Nationals' offense battles back after slow start, but it's not enough

    By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times
    With two outs against him in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, Washington trailing Baltimore 6-4, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman sent his 2-2 pitch flying over the left center field wall at Nationals Park to give his team one last chance at completing its comeback.

  • Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $4.4 million

    By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press
    Babe Ruth equals big bucks.

  • Major league teams working on social media message

    By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
    Bridget Houlihan rifled through her gift bag and pulled out a gray T-shirt with a circular Chicago Cubs emblem on the front and FOLLOWER emblazoned across the back, resting on a row of logos from the top social media websites. "This is awesome," she said.

  • Detwiler's 'terrible' outing too much for Nationals to overcome in 6-5 loss to O's

    By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
    Ross Detwiler just stood on the back of the mound and stared. His mouth slightly agape, his jaw askew, he seethed. For almost the entirety of Nick Markakis' home run trot, Detwiler glared at the right center field seats.

    • Selig: Oakland move might be considered

      By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
      Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, and the Oakland owner maintains he's focused on San Jose rather than a move outside the Bay Area.

    • Attorney: Accuser of Hunter's son changes story

      By DANNY ROBBINS - Associated Press
      The attorney defending the son of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter in a sexual assault case said Thursday he has a recorded telephone conversation during which the boy's 16-year-old accuser recants the allegation.

    • Adam LaRoche continues to buoy Nationals' offense in milestone night

      By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
      Adam LaRoche's first season in Washington was a disaster. As the tear in the labrum of his left shoulder slowly grew, it derailed the Nationals' first baseman so much so that at this time last year he was a shell of his former self. His season would last 43 games.

    • Indians' Hannahan still out; Tomlin having 2nd MRI

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game with lower back soreness.

    • Wilson Ramos discusses ACL tear, tries to be optimistic despite lost season

      By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
      Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos wore a backward hat, shorts and t-shirt as he slowly made his way into the clubhouse Wednesday. His bag was carefully slung across his body, resting on his back so as to be out of the way of his crutches.

    • Jays' Lawrie in lineup a day after ump altercation

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Brett Lawrie is in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays a day after his altercation with an umpire.

    • Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire.

    • MLB announces Mets as 2013 All-Star host

      By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
      Mr. Met stood near the podium with baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

    • Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con

      By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press
      The state of Rhode Island is having trouble collecting some of the millions it lent former pitcher Curt Schilling, another reminder why chasing celebrity is almost always a bad thing.

    • McNamee turned on Clemens over son's illness

      By Frederic J. Frommer - Associated Press
      Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens' lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser when they allowed details of McNamee's oldest son's illness to be revealed during a nationally televised news conference.

    • Return of Chien-Ming Wang to shake up Nationals' staff

      By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
      Chien-Ming Wang stood on the bullpen mound at Nationals Park on Wednesday afternoon, going through his methodical motion under the supervision of Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty.

    • Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants

      By BEN WALKER - Associated Press
      Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's wildest rants and raves.

    • Little goes right for Strasburg in Nats' 6-1 loss

      By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times
      From the very beginning Tuesday, everything seemed wrong for Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. A botched pop-up to start the game. A sudden rainstorm that frustrated the pitcher and forced a brief first-inning delay. A murky mishap with a balm that apparently brought some unwelcome heat.

    • After awful year, Dunn starts anew with White Sox

      By RICK GANO - Associated Press
      Adam Dunn has driven last season behind him the best way he knows how. With his bat.

    • Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher

      By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press
      The Los Angeles Angels fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher on Tuesday after Albert Pujols and many of his teammates got off to dismal offensive start this season.