Michael John Morse (The Beast)

Positions: Outfielder, First Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 245 lb.

Born: March 22, 1982 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
High School: Nova HS (Davie, FL)
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 2000 amateur draft.
Signed June 19, 2000. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 31, 2005 (Age 23)   vs. TOR 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Nationals/Mariners 2005-2013
2013 Contract Status: 3rd-Year Arb Eligible, 2 yrs/$10.5M (12-13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 5.114, Free Agent: 2014 [*], Agents: Levinsons [*]
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• 6/18 SoDo Mojo: Justin Smoak Called Up from Rehab Stint: It was annouced earlier that Justin Smoak will be recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, following his recent rehab stint for his strained...
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• 6/12 The Captain's Blog: Finding the Right Fit for Hole in Yankees’ Outfield: (The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) The 2013 Yankees are giving new meaning to the word...
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• 6/4 Call to the Pen: Washington Nationals Designate Henry Rodriguez, Zach Duke For Assignment; Activate Jayson Werth From DL: As part of a larger roster shuffle this afternoon, the Washington Nationals have designated right-hander Henry Rodriguez and left-handed...
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• 6/4 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Designate Zach Duke For Assignment: The Nationals designated lefty Zach Duke for assignment, according to a team press release.  In a series of moves, the Nats...
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• 5/31 MLB Injury News: Mariners' Justin Smoak, Mike Morse nearing return: The Seattle Mariners have spent the past few games without sluggers Mike Morse and Justin Smoak. That should change this weekend,...
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• 5/30 MLBTradeRumors: Weak-Hitting Positions For NL Contenders: Even contenders have their flaws.  Defining contenders as any team Clay Davenport gives at least a five percent chance of reaching...
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• 5/29 North and South of Royal Brougham: Brandon Maurer to Tacoma, Alex Liddi to Seattle, somebody to the starting rotation: The Mariners’ roster churn continue again today as the team sent Brandon Maurer down to Tacoma, called up Alex Liddi, and...
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• 5/29 Baseball News Source: Seattle’s Michael Morse Suffers Quadriceps Strain, Listed Day-to Day: Seattle Mariners right fielder Michael Morse suffered a right quadriceps strain in last night’s action  against the San...
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• 5/29 Seattle Sports Daily: It’s Time for Maurer to Go Down: After giving up six more runs — five earned — to San Diego at Safeco Field on Tuesday night, Brandon Maurer should...
• 5/29 MLB Injury News: Mariners’ Mike Morse day-to-day with quad injury: The Seattle Mariners removed outfielder Mike Morse from last night’s game after the slugger suffered a leg injury while...
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• 5/28 Baseball Jerks: Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup for May 28: Now that Memorial Day has passed with all of its day baseball, it’s back to normal on Tuesday night with a large slate of games....
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• 5/18 mlbreports.com : Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 17th: Like us on Facebook here Saturday, May.18, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors....
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• 5/17 Seattle Sports Daily: Michael Morse, the Mariners and 10 Homers: When Michael Morse next hits a baseball and it lands beyond a wall in fair territory, he’ll have 10 homers on the still...
• 5/17 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Series Preview #15: Seattle Mariners (20-21) at Cleveland Indians (22-17): The Seattle Mariners continue their cross-country tour with their lone stop to the s**** of Lake Erie this weekend as they take...
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• 5/17 Yanks Go Yard: YGY Series Preview Show: Blue Jays-Yankees (5/17-5/19): The New York Yankees (25-16) hit a little bit of a rough patch to start the homestand as they lost two out of three to the Seattle...
• 5/17 Bronx Baseball Daily: Yankees lose Pettitte, Stewart in loss to the Mariners: The Yankees dropped Thursday night’s game and the series to the Mariners, but more importantly they lost Andy Pettitte...
• 5/17 Mariners Latest: Seattle Plays New York, Win Series and Hearts of Disenfranchised Fans: Okay, so they probably didn't win the hearts of disenfranchised fans.  At least, most of them anyway.  They've won...
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Mailbag: Giants, Dickey, Ethier, Price, Kennedy: As usual, I answered about forty questions in Tuesday's chat, and today we'll get to a few unanswered ones from that session. Who...
• 5/14 mlbreports.com : Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 13th: Like us on Facebook here Monday May 13th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors. We...
• 5/14 Yanks Go Yard: YGY Series Preview Show: Mariners-Yankees (5/14-5/16): The New York Yankees continued their winning ways on the road as they finished up a 6-2 road trip with a split of the doubleheader...
• 5/14 SoDo Mojo: Morse’s Misfortunes: Michael Morse‘s return to Seattle has felt a lot longer than it actually has been. When he was acquired for John Jaso, it...
• 5/13 mlbreports.com : Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May.12th: Like us on Facebook here Monday May 13th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors. We...
• 5/13 Mariners Latest: Seattle Plays Oakland, Wins Another Series: It's strange seeing the Mariners win.  It was something a lot of people expected, experts included, but the Mariners...
• 5/13 Baseball Analytics: AL Homer & Strikeout Percentage Leaders: I wanted to spend a few moments looking at ultimate results, all or nothing, homers vs. strikeouts. There are 20 players in AL...
• 5/12 mlbreports.com : Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May.11th: Like us on Facebook here Sunday May 12th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors. We...
• 5/11 mlbreports.com : Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 10th: Like us on Facebook here Saturday May 11th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors....
• 5/10 mlbreports.com : Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 9th: Like us on Facebook here Friday May 10th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors. We...
• 5/9 mlbreports.com : Daily HR Hitters Update From May 8th, 2013: Top 5 AL + NL HR Leaders In The MLB: Like us on Facebook here Thursday May 9th, 2013 DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors....
• 5/8 Seattle Sports Daily: Morning Mariners 5/2: M’s Offense Surges, Minor League Report, Links: The Seattle Mariners downed the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 Wednesday night at Safeco Field to earn their second consecutive series...
• 5/8 Seattle Sports Daily: Night Cap: M’s Lose, Notes From the Farm: The Seattle Mariners three-game wining streak came to a halt Tuesday night, when they were downed by the Baltimore Orioles by...
• 5/6 MLBTradeRumors: Trade Targets With Control: Rentals such as Mike Morse, Kendrys Morales, Matt Garza, Scott Feldman, Ricky Nolasco, Edinson Volquez, and Frank Francisco...
• 5/5 mlbreports.com : The Mariners Are Playing Great Baseball In The Last 2 Weeks: Like us on Facebook here  Sunday, May 5th, 2013 Sam Evans ( Baseball Writer and Marlins, Mariners Correspondent): Believe it...
• 5/4 BoSox Banter: Mike Carp emerging as one of Boston’s best offseason acquisitions: By Jeff Louderback Mike Carp could be the left-handed hitting version of Seattle’s Mike Morse – a promising minor...
• 5/4 Jays Journal: LIVE Game Thread: Seattle Mariners (14-17) @ Toronto Blue Jays (10-20): The triumphant return of Ricky Romero was not so triumphant last night as the Toronto Blue Jays were shutout by Felix Hernandez...
• 5/2 Mariners Latest: Mariners Stun Orioles By Scoring Runs: I can't tell if he's running or constipated This was an interesting series in a few ways.  For one, Joe Saunders...
• 5/1 MLBTradeRumors: Yankees Seek Right-Handed Hitters: With Kevin Youkilis sidelined with a lumbar spine sprain, the Yankees are asking around about right-handed hitters, according...
• 5/1 Birds Watcher: Is McLouth the key to the Orioles’ offense?: Nate McLouth led off last night’s game with a solo home run to give the Baltimore Orioles a 1-0 lead in Seattle. The classic...
• 5/1 TheLeadoffWalk: Day 30 Observations: Hitters: Indians 14, Phillies 2 Carlos Santana: Though Santana only had one of the 17 hits the Indians amassed, he had...

• 4/30 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Dear Mr. Fantasy Baseball Podcast: April 29, 2013: Click HERE to listen to this week’s installment of the Dear Mr. Fantasy Baseball Podcast. The show notes are below. More......
• 4/30 Mariners Latest: Mariners Pull Wings Off Angels, Angels Use Plane to Leave Seattle: *snicker*The Mariners played the Anaheim Angels  this last weekend.  Yes, Anaheim.  Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...
• 4/29 SoDo Mojo: Saunders Back in, Peguero Back out: It was announced earlier today that outfielder Michael Saunders has been recalled from his rehab stint and will return to the...
• 4/29 SoDo Mojo: Unlikely Heroes Lead Mariners — Albeit Not Far: Yesterday, the Mariners won their first series of the year, picking up 3 of 4 in their home series against the division rival...
• 4/29 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Treinen vs. Gausman: Sunday afternoon the Harrisburg Senators played their final match in the three game series with Bowie and won by a score of 1...
• 4/29 TheLeadoffWalk: Day 28 Observations: Hitters: Marlins 6, Cubs 4 Giancarlo Stanton: Stanton followed-up hitting his first home run of the season on Saturday...
• 4/29 Halo Hangout: Series Preview: Angels Head to Oakland After Dropping Three of Four in Seattle: SEATTLE – The April trend continued for the Los Angeles Angels, dropping three of four games against the Seattle Mariners...
• 4/29 North and South of Royal Brougham: Seattle Mariners win first series of the year against Angels, defeating Jason Vargas: The Mariners won their first series of the season today. They’ve officially exited April with a series win. That’s...
• 4/28 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Aceves, Red Sox, Orioles, Angels: One month doesn't tell the entire story for a team, but clubs are trying to look at April performances and figure out what direction...
• 4/27 TheLeadoffWalk: Day 26 Observations: Hitters: Nationals 1, Reds 0 Bryce Harper: On a night when runs and hits were at a premium, Harper’s first triple of...
• 4/26 Mariners Latest: And Here Comes the Apathy: Still a relevant pic So far this season, the Mariners record stands at 9-15.  A lot of people, fans included, thought...
• 4/25 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Exercise Mike Rizzo's 2014 Option: The Nationals have exercised their 2014 contract option for GM Mike Rizzo, tweets MLB.com's Bill Ladson, as they continue to work...
• 4/24 Call to the Pen: Offensive Struggles Could Lead to Inevitable Roster Moves in Seattle: The chief focus of the offseason for the Seattle Mariners was the need to add some pop to an offense that ranked among the league’s...
• 4/19 North and South of Royal Brougham: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Series No. 6 Preview: The Mariners kick off a short, six game road trip today, taking on the Texas Rangers. After dropping the three game series against...
• 4/19 North and South of Royal Brougham: Series No. 5 Recap: A Thought Exercise in Decision-making: A playoff baseball team would look at a series in which it won one-of-three games and be unhappy. The Mariners are not a likely...
• 4/19 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Next Offseason's Best Free Agent Hitter: MLBTR's Tim Dierkes recently asked readers to vote on who the best starting pitcher of the coming offseason will be, and Josh...
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Cubs, Red Sox, Hanley, Trades: A year ago today, the Indians signed Johnny Damon to a one-year contract with the hope that clean-shaven caveman could bolster...
• 4/17 TheLeadoffWalk: Tigers vs. Mariners: Day 16 Observations: Tigers 6, Mariners 2 Miguel Cabrera: It didn’t take long for Cabrera to add to his RBI total as he hit a grounder...
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• 4/16 North and South of Royal Brougham: Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers: Series No. 5 Preview: The Mariners welcome the Tigers into town today for a three-game set. The series opener features an interesting matchup in which...
• 4/16 Baseball Jerks: Week 3 MLB Injury Report: Back in the Chase: There are plenty of updates to the MLB injury report as the season begins to ramp up and there are plenty of fantasy disabled...
• 4/16 MLB Injury News: Mariners place Stephen Pryor on DL: The Seattle Mariners have placed right-handed reliever Stephen Pryor on the disabled list with a tear in the latissimus dorsi...
• 4/15 SoDo Mojo: Unlucky Mariners are Unlucky: So far this season, the Mariners have been a little disappointing by most standards in a few different ways. They lost two out...
• 4/15 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Early Season Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: A.J. Griffin: If your understanding of the A’s organization under Billy Beane goes beyond the movie Moneyball, you know that they consistently...
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• 4/14 North and South of Royal Brougham: Seattle Mariners coax fans from ledge by splitting series with Texas Rangers: Your beard is weird, bro. At the beginning of past seasons the Mariners have had a fan base that was prepared to abandon ship...
• 4/14 Mariners Latest: The Offensive Offense and Early Blah-Ness: The first few games of the season were exciting. The Mariners were scoring runs and hitting baseballs over the fence. With...
• 4/12 Nolan Writin': A View Of The First 10 Games: I’m not a homer for the Rangers. There must be some small insecurity deep inside me that makes me feel compelled to mention...
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• 4/12 We Talk Fantasy Sports: The Athletics Sweep and Thursday’s Box Scores: The po**** story from Thursday was the Dodger-Padres brawl, as Zack Greinke broke his collarbone and Matt Kemp and Carlos Quentin...
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• 4/12 TheLeadoffWalk: Rangers vs. Mariners: Day 11 Observations: Rangers 4, Mariners 3 Robbie Ross: Making up for a subpar pitching performance, Ross made an excellent defensive...
• 4/11 Baseballhotcorner.com: 10 Surprising Statistics To Start The 2013 MLB Season: We are now approximately nine games into the young MLB season and there are some interesting statistics developing around the...
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• 4/10 Baseball Analytics: Michael Morse is Mr."He Swings and Misses": Here is an early look this season at batter swings and batter misses. Our spectrum ranges from A.J. Ellis of the Dodgers who...
• 4/10 Jays Journal: Casper Wells Latest Waiver Claim For Blue Jays: There are only three things you can count on in life; death, taxes, and the Toronto Blue Jays making a waiver claim. According...
• 4/10 MLBTradeRumors: Blue Jays Claim Casper Wells: The Blue Jays have claimed Casper Wells off waivers from the Mariners, according to Peter Gammons of the MLB Network (on Twitter)....
• 4/10 Billy-Ball.com: Adam LaRoche joins this season’s multi-homer club: Adam LaRoche ended his 0-for-15 start by going deep in consecutive at-bats against the White Sox last night in the Nationals...
• 4/9 Mariners Latest: The Chicago Weekend (But Not Really) and Home Opener: With games starting at 10 and 11 in the morning, it makes it hard for a person working nights to watch the games.  Why...
• 4/8 Tyler's Think Tank: 9 Lessons From Baseball's First Week: Baseball has been back for little more than a week, so what have we learned so far? It's still early, so not much, but here are...
• 4/8 Diamond Hoggers: Chris Davis goes the eff off in the first week of the season: It’s always nice when your team or favorite player starts the year off hot.  I know fans off Mark Texiera have never experienced...
• 4/8 Baseballhotcorner.com: What Did We Learn In Week 1 Of The MLB Season?: Week 1 is in the books, what have we learned? Up until today we learned that pitchers started out hot!  There were 12 games on...
• 4/8 North and South of Royal Brougham: Mariners lose series to Chicago White Sox in a way that is more flattering than being completely destroyed: The Mariners woes against the Chicago White Sox continued this weekend as they lost two of three to Chicago’s north siders....
• 4/7 TheLeadoffWalk: Marlins vs. Mets, Mariners vs. White Sox, Cubs vs. Braves: Day Seven Observations: Mets 4, Marlins 3 Jose Fernandez: It was quite a debut for the Marlins rookie. Working five full innings, Fernandez...
• 4/7 Jeff's Mariners Fan Blog: Mariners Week One in Review: The Seattle Mariners are flying back home tonight after dropping the final game of a three-game series with the Chicago White...
• 4/7 The Baseball Haven: Chris Davis: “Crush”-ing It: After hitting all of .302/.364/.595 with 74 doubles, 74 home runs, and 233 RBI by the age of 22 in the minor leagues, the Texas...
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• 4/7 SoDo Mojo: Wedge’s Lineups Bring the Word “Imbecile” To Mind: The season is very young, but we have already seen seven different lineups in as many games (after today). There has been little...
• 4/7 Southside Showdown: Cool Uniform, Bro – Lineups 4/7: For his next trick, Chris Sale will don a snazzy 1983 pullover jersey and attempt to build upon his scoreless season debut. Sale...
• 4/7 mlbreports.com : Michael Morse Is Off To A Blazing Start In Seattle: Like us on Facebook here   Sunday, April,07/ 2013 By Sam Evans (Baseball Writer):  When the Mariners acquired Michael Morse...
• 4/6 Southside Showdown: Keeping King Felix From 100th Win – Lineups 4/6: Matchup of the century it is not. What happens at the start of a season, when one team has played more games than the other, is...
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• 4/5 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Recap: Mariners @ A’s Game 3: Wrap: Oakland 6, Seattle 2. A’s 1-2 (4th Place (tie), 1 game back) A’s get their first win of the year. After a very shaky...
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• 4/5 North and South of Royal Brougham: Mariners Split Series in Oakland: On Monday and Tuesday we saw perhaps the best we’ll ever see of Mariners fans. Optimism reigned supreme as it does for...
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• 4/4 Baseball News Source: AL Scores: Davis Powers O’s, Guthrie K’s 9, Twins Pile On Late: Chris Davis went 7 of 11 with three homers, three doubles and a major league-leading 11 RBIs in helping the Orioles win two of...
• 4/4 Baseball News Source: Seattle Mariners Michael Morse Smacks Fourth HR of 2013: When the Seattle Mariners made the deal to acquire Michael Morse  they were looking for right-handed power.  So far, so good....
• 4/4 Swingin' A's: Athletics Snap Judgments as Offense Rights the Ship: It’s become almost an art form, massive overreactions based on an extraordinarily small sample size are quite common these...
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• 4/4 TheLeadoffWalk: Day Three Recaps and Observations: Part Five: Athletics 6, Mariners 2 Jed Lowrie: Jed Lowrie had himself a nice day at the plate. He reached base four times, including three...
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• 4/3 Billy-Ball.com: Yesterday’s action: Highlights from 4/2/2013 AL Orioles 7, Rays 4 – a five-run 7th powered Buck’s boys to victory. It was the sixth time,...
• 4/3 TheLeadoffWalk: Day Two Recap and Observations: Part Three: Mariners 7, Athletics 1 Mike Morse: Continuing the power display he put on during the spring, Morse slugged a pair of...
• 4/2 TheLeadoffWalk: Opening Day Recap and Observations: Part Four: Diamondbacks 6, Cardinals 2 Gerardo Parra: Despite being miscast as a right fielder, Parra had a huge impact....
• 4/2 Jeff's Mariners Fan Blog: Mariners Win (Sort Of) Home Opener 2-0: Tonight I joined 15,367 other Mariners fans down at Safeco Field for an open house sponsored by the Seattle Mariners organization...
• 4/1 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Nationals Preview: The Outfield: The Nationals’ most dramatic upgrade this season is in the outfield. With the addition of Denard Span, the team has defensive...
• 4/1 Tyler's Think Tank: NL East Preview: 1st Place--Washington Nationals 2012 Record: 98-64 2012 Pythagorean: 96-66 2013 Projected: 102-60 Tom Verducci showed how...
• 4/1 Jeff's Mariners Fan Blog: Mariners Wrap-Up Great Spring with 4-3 Win in Salt Lake:   The Seattle Mariners ended their successful 2013 spring training today with a 4- 3 win over the Colorado Rockies in Salt...
• 4/1 Tomahawk Take: Springing into the Regular Season: Heading into Opening Day, the Atlanta Braves finished up with a 20-15 record in Spring Training. However, that does not tell the...

• 3/30 SoDo Mojo: M’s Projected Lineup: A few days ago, mlb.com released their projected lineups for all 30 teams. Now, we only have a couple days until Opening Day,...
• 3/28 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Nationals Preview: The Infield: Aside from their deep pitching, what sets the Nationals apart from most other teams is an infield that can truly boast outstanding...
• 3/27 Baseball Musings: Team Offense, Seattle Mariners: The series on team offense continues with the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners finished twenty seventh in the majors and last in...
• 3/27 mlbreports.com : Nats Acquire LHP Ian Krol To Complete The Mike Morse Deal: Like us on Facebook here Wednesday, Mar. 27/2013 By Sean Hogan (Nationals Correspondent via Citizens of Natstown.com –...
• 3/26 Splash Hit Blog: AL West Division Preview: A New Rivalry, A New Champion: The regular season begins this Sunday at 5:05PM PST when the Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros in that famous AL West rivalry,...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals: The Nationals signed the best available reliever, re-signed their slugging first baseman, and made strong choices for center field...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Seattle Mariners: The Mariners locked up their franchise player with a record-setting contract and added a number of bats this winter. Major League...
• 3/20 Baseball Jerks: MLB Spring Training Stats Leaders: March 20: Spring training is a young man’s game. While experienced vets tend to take it easy as they ramp up for the games that actually...
• 3/20 District On Deck: LHP Ian Krol Acquired From Oakland In Mike Morse Trade: Today, according to a tweet from Melissa Lockard from Oakland Clubhouse, left-handed pitcher Ian Krol is the newest Washington...
• 3/20 TheFantasyFix.com: FSWA Expert League Draft Recap: Positional Scarcity Has Gotten Out of Hand: I had the privilege of parti**** in a draft Monday night with fellow members of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. This particular...
• 3/20 Crashburn Alley: Domonic Brown’s Spring Is Still No Guarantee: Domonic Brown is tied with Mike Morse for the spring training lead in home runs with six and we still have a week and a half of...
• 3/18 Baseball News Source: Mariners Michael Morse Hits 6th Spring Home Run: Michael Morse  was rumored to be heading to at least a half-dozen teams this winter. The Seattle Mariners finally made the deal...
• 3/18 North and South of Royal Brougham: The RBI Game: More informative than actual RBI: While calling this a game might be a stretch, I think it’s an interesting way to see what really affects a player’s RBI totals. Here’s...
• 3/14 Baseball Jerks: 2013 MLB Spring Training Stats Leaders: March 13: While a lot of the top names in baseball are getting their spring reps at the World Baseball Classic, a lot of the younger guys...
• 3/14 District On Deck: Fantasy Preview: Bryce Harper: After being touted as one of the best outfield prospects in a long time, Bryce Harper made his debut last season to much fanfare....
• 3/13 Baseball Jerks: 2013 MLB Spring Training Stats Leaders: March 13: While a lot of the top names in baseball are getting their spring reps at the World Baseball Classic, a lot of the younger guys...
• 3/13 North and South of Royal Brougham: The RBI Game: More informative than actual RBI: While calling this a game might be a stretch, I think it’s an interesting way to see what really affects a player’s RBI totals. Here’s...
• 3/12 Through The Fence Baseball: 2013 MLB preview: Washington Nationals should dominate: All eyes will be on Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg to see how he bounces back from being shut down at the end...
• 3/10 District On Deck: Fantasy Preview: Adam LaRoche: Arguably the top offensive contributor on the Nationals last season, first baseman Adam LaRoche had a career season. He hit .271/.343/.510...
• 3/7 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: 2013 Fantasy Baseball: What’s in a Park?: There’s been a certain fantasy buzz this offseason around two teams that haven’t produced a lot of fantasy studs over...
• 3/6 Call to the Pen: Mark Teixeira Injured: Who’s On First for the New York Yankees: With the recent news that Mark Teixeira will be out for an extended time due to a wrist injury, the once mighty New York Yankee...
• 3/5 MLBTradeRumors: West Notes: Mariners, Dodgers, Helton, Rangers: Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com weighed in with five likes and dislikes for the 2013 Mariners today. Heyman is a fan of the M's improved offense...
• 3/3 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: AL Preview: Northern Exposure Edition: With Spring Training underway throughout baseball, we will take a look at the offseason moves made by the other American League...
• 3/1 Jeff's Mariners Fan Blog: Mariners Beat Rangers 8-6 with Power Display in Peoria: The Seattle Mariners continued to roll today down in Peoria thumping the Texas Rangers 8- 6, putting on another wonderful display...
• 3/1 SoDo Mojo: Now How Many Games Will the M’s Win in 2013?: Back in September, when the season was all but over, I created a poll to see what the SM readers expected out of the M’s,...

• 2/26 mlbreports.com : Seattle Mariners Payroll in 2013: And Contracts Moving Forward: Like us on Facebook here Tuesday.February.25/2013 By Nicholas Rossoletti (MLB Reports Trade Correspondent): It has been over ten...
• 2/20 MLBTradeRumors: AL West Notes: Walker, Rangers, Lohse, Angels: Top prospect Taijuan Walker's stuff has Mike Morse "excited" about being with the Mariners, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports. Morse...
• 2/19 Bronx Baseball Daily: Across the AL: An Early Look at the Seattle Mariners: Bronx Baseball Daily welcomes Eric Favaloro, who will write a regular weekly column this season focusing on a team or teams...
• 2/18 North and South of Royal Brougham: Mariners WBC Preview: Current and (Mostly) Former Mariners in the World Baseball Classic: The World Baseball Classic is less than two weeks away, and some baseball nerds are getting very excited. When the WBC started...
• 2/13 District On Deck: District on Deck’s #4 Nationals Prospect: A.J. Cole: Another prospect with no health questions, righthanded pitcher A.J. Cole has been highly thought of ever since he was drafted....
• 2/12 Jeff's Mariners Fan Blog: Hope Springs eternal for Mariners Fans: Spring training is underway in Peoria Arizona when the pitchers and catchers hit in the field today, the long wait is finally...
• 2/11 North and South of Royal Brougham: The Michael Bourn to the Seattle Mariners Rumor is Officially Dead: It’s easy to forget after the flurry of activity that has filled the past couple weeks, including a trade that brought Mike...
• 2/9 District On Deck: Washington Nationals Countdown To Spring Training: 3 Days: The off-season is almost over. Less than three weeks until Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers report to Viera. To celebrate...
• 2/8 PaulLebowitz.com: 2013 Astros Will Be A Pennant Race Factor: The aftermath of the Astros gutting and pending 2013 disaster won’t simply affect their organization. In a positive sense, they’re...
• 2/8 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Seattle Mariners Make Statement With King Felix Signing: For years, the Jack Zduriencik ha been guarding the doors of SafeCo Field, fighting off would be suitors for stud pitcher...
• 2/7 Baseball Big Bro. Proj.: Seattle Mariners Make Statement With King Felix Signing: For years, the Jack Zduriencik ha been guarding the doors of SafeCo Field, fighting off would be suitors for stud pitcher...
• 2/7 MLBTradeRumors: Mariners Sign Kelly Shoppach: The Mariners announced that they have signed free agent catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year, Major League contract. The LSW...
• 2/7 District On Deck: Washington Nationals Countdown To Spring Training: 5 Days: The off-season is almost over. Less than three weeks until Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers report to Viera. To celebrate...
• 2/7 Baseball Analytics: The Fantasy Baseball Diary: Felix Hernandez: Felix Hernandez is an ideal example of a pitcher who has seen enormous success from locating, mixing and sequencing. For...
• 2/6 Bleeding Yankee Blue: THE YANKEES ARE STILL THRIFT SHOPPING: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
• 2/4 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Oakland's Best Offseason Acquisition: It's been a busy offseason for the Athletics and general manager Billy Beane following their surprise AL West championship in...
• 2/4 mlbreports.com : Justin Upton Trade Opens A Window For The Braves And Ends An Era For The D’backs: Like us on Facebook here Monday, February.04,  2013 By Nicholas Rossoletti (MLB Reports Trade Correspondent): What many Arizona...
• 2/4 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: 12 Bargain Basement OutfieldersAn underrated bargain bin for fantasy baseball can be reserve outfielders. I find that guys who figure to platoon at More......
• 2/1 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Hafner, Dodgers, Giants: On this date in 2008, the Mets gave Johan Santana the richest contract ever for a southpaw pitcher.  Santana's deal was worth...
• 2/1 District On Deck: Predicting The Nationals, Part Three: The Outfielders: The Washington Nationals outfield has seen a makeover of sorts this off-season with the addition of Denard Span and departure...

• 1/31 Mariners Latest: 2013 ZiPS Projections for Mariners: Oh, the Humanity!: Surprise! Early Wednesday morning, the ZiPS projections were released for the 2013 Seattle Mariners.  You can find...
• 1/30 A's Farm: A’s Assistant GM David Forst On New Catcher John Jaso, New Shortstop Hiro Nakajima, And The Importance Of Team Chemistry: As part of A’s FanFest this past weekend, a few members of the A’s staff took some time out to attend a bloggers-only press...
• 1/30 Lasorda's Lair: 3 MORE MOVES: The Mariners inexplicably made a move to become a worse team by trading John Jaso (their best hitter) for Mike Morse, a sometimes...
• 1/30 SoDo Mojo: Seattle Mariners Close to Signing Deal with Veteran Catcher Kelly Shoppach: It was just announced today that the Mariners were hosting veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach in Seattle. Shoppach was under general...
• 1/29 MLBTradeRumors: Mariners To Sign Kelly Shoppach: The Mariners have agreed to sign free agent catcher Kelly Shoppach, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. Shoppach is meeting with...
• 1/28 Pinstripe Pundits: Imagining a Mid-Season Fire Sale: Picture this worst case scenario for the Yankees: 10 to 15 games behind the division pace in mid-July. Injuries, underwhelming...
• 1/28 Bleeding Yankee Blue: "I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE": Here's another installment from my good friend Dave Goode, a die-hard Yankee fan... and my friend. As your blog says, The...
• 1/28 SoDo Mojo: Mariners FanFest Highlights: Day Two: Following Saturday’s conversations with Jack Zduriencik, Mike Morse, and Mike Zunino, the Mariners ran a similar schedule...
• 1/28 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Fantasy Baseball Spring Training: What to Monitor and how to do it: Spring Training is almost here. I’ll repeat that again, baseball fans. Spring Training is almost here. That means that your...
• 1/27 mlbreports.com : Morse Back To Seattle: The Mariners Add Yet Another Bat: Like us on Facebook here Sunday, January 27th,  2013 By Nicholas Rossoletti (MLB Reports Trade Correspondent): Once upon a time,...
• 1/27 SoDo Mojo: Mariners FanFest Highlights: Day One: Mariners FanFest is the first sign of baseball returning to the Pacific Northwest. Amid trivia contests, zip line rides, and autograph...
• 1/25 Bleeding Yankee Blue: MY YANKEES: AIMING TO WIN IN 2014: It’s about the kids and saving money. That's what the Yankees are now. They have made their statement. They have ignored...
• 1/25 North and South of Royal Brougham: About the Justin Upton Trade to the Atlanta Braves: Upton was never “almost a Mariner,” or at least we don’t know it. But he’s an Atlanta Brave now and the...
• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Mike Morse to be used all over: Seattle Mariners OF Mike Morse will get a majority of his playing time in the outfield, but he is also available to play first...[+] base and perhaps even serve as a backup third baseman if needed.
• 1/22 North and South of Royal Brougham: Ronny Paulino May Be a Mariner, but with basically no Fanfare: The way the Mariners offseason has gone their roster has two obvious holes that they need to start filling with little discretion....
• 1/22 MLBTradeRumors: Phillies Seriously Considering Delmon Young: The Phillies are seriously considering signing free agent Delmon Young, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports. GM Ruben Amaro...
• 1/22 Mariners Latest: A Ronny Paulino Sighting and Roster Depth: As I'm sure most of you have heard, the Mariners signed catcher Ronny Paulino to a minor league deal.  At least, that's...
• 1/21 Birds Watcher: Baltimore Orioles: Reflections on FanFest 2013: If any yearly attendee of the Orioles FanFest were to have been in a coma over the past 365 days and come back this year without...
• 1/21 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/13/13 - 1/19/13: Here's the top news and stories that made headlines this past week at MLBTR... The Rangers agreed to a five-year, $55MM extension...
• 1/20 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week: MLBTR was the first to report the following...
• 1/20 Rays Colored Glasses: Should the Rays Saddle Up ‘El Caballo’ for One Final Ride?: With a little over a month until pitchers and catchers are due to report to camp for most organizations, most teams are continuing...
• 1/20 SoDo Mojo: At Bat Today: Seattle Mariners News for January 19, 2013: Here’s a bit of advice before launching into what’s going on in the Mariners Nation: don’t get the flu that’s...
• 1/19 North and South of Royal Brougham: Regressing John Jaso to Mean: Not Just a Part-Time or Platoon Player: John Jaso has struggles against left handed pitchers, grizzly bears, and mountain lions. Since the trade that sent John Jaso to...
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Never received callback on Mike Morse: The New York Yankees expressed an interest in trading for then Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse, who ended up going to the Seattle...[+] Mariners in a three-way trade this past week. The Yankees never received a callback from the Nationals.
• 1/18 Baseball Jerks: Washington Nationals 2013 Preview: Just three seasons ago, the Nationals had lost 100+ games in back-to-back years. In fact, they had finished above fourth place...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Soriano, Morse, Jaso, Upton: On this date in 2002, Scott Rolen became the highest paid player in Phillies history. The third baseman signed a one-year contract...
• 1/18 Bleeding Yankee Blue: TALKING OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF THEIR MOUTH!: The planets were aligned the way Yankee fans thought they’d be.  I mean, the reality was, we were supposed to be...
• 1/18 WahoosOnFirst: Should the Indians Re-Sign Travis Hafner?: It’s the middle of January and the Indians’ roster seems to have pretty much taken shape. But there’s one glaring...
• 1/18 Motor City Bengals: Casper Wells Could Come Cheaply In A Trade With Seattle Mariners: The Seattle Mariners, in their offseason-long quest to add more thump to their lineup, acquired Mike Morse from the Washington...
• 1/18 North and South of Royal Brougham: Clarification on the John Jaso-Mike Morse Trade: I don’t have a good caption for this picture, but I doubt John Jaso would ever be caught in a tuxedo. The trade that brought...
• 1/17 Call to the Pen: Red Sox Finally Finalize Deal with Napoli: Mike Napoli and the Boston Red Sox first reached an agreement on a free agent contract in early December. The deal – which could...
• 1/17 Rays Colored Glasses: Could the Rays Acquire George Kottaras From the Oakland Athletics?: The Rays are lined up to have Jose Molina be their de facto starting catcher in 2012 with several others fighting for playing...
• 1/17 Bronx Baseball Daily: A-Rod’s hip surgery went well, Jeter cleared: There were no complications with Alex Rodriguez‘s hip surgery yesterday and Dr. Bryan Kelly said that he expects his recovery...
• 1/17 Bronx Baseball Daily: Mike Morse traded to the Seattle Mariners: The Yankees have missed out on yet another player that could upgrade their team in 2013 when the Seattle Mariners landed outfielder...
• 1/17 District On Deck: Why The Mike Morse Trade Works For The Nationals: I understand the fact that Mike Morse was a fan favorite in Washington with the “Take on Me”, and everything. The...
• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Mike Morse can fit many roles: Seattle Mariners OF Mike Morse can play either corner outfield spot for the team, first base and designated hitter. 'It's certainly...[+] gives you some big pop in this lineup,' general manager Jack Zduriencik said. 'We were looking for a banger, and in Michael we got that. It gives you a different dynamic. Certainly Jaso has been a big part here and added a lot last year. But when you are in position to acquire an everyday guy who hits the ball hard and far, that does change your game.'
• 1/17 Baseball Analytics: Get Back: Michael Morse is back to where he once belonged: Mike Morse is like Jo-Jo, he's back to where he once belonged and Michael is "glad to be back home." Morse, who...
• 1/17 Rays Colored Glasses: A Mike Morse Trade Never Made Sense for the Rays: With the data for pitchers and catchers to report a little under a month away, baseball fans are anxious for some things to happen....
• 1/17 PaulLebowitz.com: The Mariners and Morse (Change One Letter and it’s “Worse”): Anyone else see the irony of the Mariners and their GM Jack Zduriencik having traded Mike Morse in 2009 while Zduriencik was in...
• 1/17 The Baseball Haven: What Are the Mariners Doing?: Last year, the Seattle Mariners finished 75-87, last place in the AL West, a spot that they have held for seven of the last ten...
• 1/17 A's Farm: A’s Deal Pitchers of the Future for Catcher of the Present: It was announced on Wednesday that the A’s had acquired catcher John Jaso from the Seattle Mariners as part of a three-team...
• 1/17 Bleeding Yankee Blue: IS BRIAN CASHMAN THE BIGGEST LOSER?: NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” helps Americans lose weight and gain confidence.  So, everyone on the po**** reality...
• 1/17 BoSox Banter: Boston Globe reports what BoSox Banter did two weeks ago – that Mike Carp could be fit for Red Sox: The Boston Globe is reporting what BoSox Banter already suggested two weeks ago – that Seattle Mariners first baseman/left...
• 1/17 MetsToday.com: Hot Stove Updates: The big news, of course, is the Mike Morse trade. However, there were a few other sizzlings on the Hot Stove. Utility man Don...
• 1/17 Mariners Latest: John Jaso Traded for a Mike Morse in Three Team Deal: As most of you have heard by now, there was a trade involving the Mariners earlier Wednesday evening or late afternoon. ...
• 1/17 Pinstripe Pundits: Morse to Seattle, Now What?: Another day, another option off the table for the Yankees. Seems to be the story of the offseason, whether it be Mike Morse yesterday,...
• 1/17 Call to the Pen: Mariners Acquire Morse in Three Team Trade: Word came out early Wednesday evening that a three team trade had been completed involving the Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics,...
• 1/17 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Seattle Acquires Morse in Three Team Deal: Michael Morse finds a home and at-bats in Seattle. (US Presswire)The Seattle Mariners were able to add another bat to their...
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: Zduriencik Happy To Add "Big-Time Power" To M's: It's no secret that the Mariners have been desperate for solutions to their league-worst hitting in recent years.  From moving...
• 1/16 MetsToday.com: Mike Morse Traded to Mariners: The busy Nationals have sent slugger Mike Morse back to whence he came. Morse returns to the Seattle Mariners, who originally...
• 1/16 Birds Watcher: Baltimore Orioles: Deciphering the Morse Code on the Nat’s Trade: When looking at the details of the Washington Nationals trade of Michael Morse this evening, my first reaction was to say, “That’s...
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Oliver, Price, Red Sox, Hendrickson: Jeff Frye, Darren Oliver's agent, was apparently not speaking for his client when Frye said earlier this month that Oliver wanted...
• 1/16 The Beanball: What Should We Expect from Mike Morse in 2013?: Mike Morse is the definition of a late-bloomer. From 2005 to 2009, the outfielder/infielder owned a respectable but light-hitting...
• 1/16 Bleeding Yankee Blue: ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. MICHAEL MORSE TO SEATTLE: There is no doubt about it.  There comes a time and place where Yankee fans are definitely onto something when we suggest...
• 1/16 North and South of Royal Brougham: Thoughts on the Mariners trade of John Jaso for Michael Morse: The Mariners traded John Jaso away today and got Michael Morse back from the Washington Nationals. They didn’t trade Jaso to...
• 1/16 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: How Can the Dodgers Take Advantage of Today’s Big Trade?: As you may have heard, the Athletics, Mariners, & Nationals collaborated on a somewhat bizarre three-way trade today, with...
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: Managers And GMs Entering Their Contract Years: After a surprise playoff berth in 2012, the Orioles definitely wanted to keep manager Buck Showalter and executive VP of baseball...
• 1/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | One more player coming: The Washington Nationals received P A.J. Cole and will receive a player to be named later from the Oakland Athletics Wednesday,...[+] Jan. 16, in the three-team trade that sent OF Mike Morse to the Seattle Mariners.
• 1/16 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Mike Morse Mariners: Fantasy Spin of Trade to Seattle: Naturally, during the week where we are doing our American League West Previews, a trade involving two of the teams More...The...
• 1/16 District On Deck: Breaking News: Mariners Close To Acquiring Michael Morse: Hot off the presses: FOX Sports’ Jon Morosi is reporting that the Mariners are close to acquiring Mike Morse. The Nationals...
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: Mariners Acquire Morse In Three-Team Deal With Nationals, A's: The Mariners, Nationals and Athletics have combined on a three-team trade that will send Michael Morse to the Mariners, John...
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: Mariners Close To Acquiring Michael Morse: The Mariners and Nationals are close to a trade that would send Michael Morse to Seattle, reports Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal...
• 1/16 MLBRandomFandom: Rangers: What's Next This Offseason: Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE ...
• 1/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Could be looking for more in return for Mike Morse: The Washington Nationals could now look for a more substantial return from a team by trading OF Mike Morse and packaging him with...[+] either RPs Tyler Clippard or Drew Storen. For example, the Seattle Mariners may consider sending Ps Danny Hultzen, James Paxton and Taijuan Walker for Morse and Clippard or Storen.
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: Progress For Red Sox, Mike Napoli: Mike Napoli and the Red Sox have made progress toward a new agreement, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. The deal isn’t...
• 1/16 Seedlings to Stars: MLB Prospect Mining: 8 (Fairly) Simple Rules — Rule 6: Rule 6: Don’t fear the “stall-out year” (under certain circumstances) It’s human nature to over-value...
• 1/16 The Sports Provocateur: Rafael Soriano Trades the Bronx for the Beltway; Bombers pen still in relatively good shape: Ex New York Yankee closer Rafael Soriano signed a $28 million 2 year deal with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.  Soriano’s...
• 1/16 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WE NEED TO HOLD YANKEE BRASS TO THEIR WORD: The title of this piece is true... very true.  We’re the Yankees. We always find a way to win and we have always manned...
• 1/16 Seedlings to Stars: MLB Prospect Mining: 8 (Fairly) Simple Rules — Rule 5: Rule 5: Hunting for “sleepers”?  Try the “Low-K Power Guy” and the “Plate Skills Technician”...
• 1/15 District On Deck: Nationals Sign Rafael Soriano To Two-Year Deal: News has broken that the Washington Nationals have come to an agreement with relief pitcher Rafael Soriano on a two-year contract...
• 1/15 PaulLebowitz.com: Does Mike Napoli Miss Mike Scioscia Yet?: The notoriously contentious relationship between Mike Napoli and his former manager with the Angels Mike Scioscia was probably...
• 1/14 Rays Colored Glasses: Our First-Ever RCG Mailbag: Did the Rays Make a Mistake By Dealing Wade Davis?: Here at Rays Colored Glasses, we do everything we can to come up with interesting articles that provide Rays fans with incisive...
• 1/14 Yanks Go Yard: Anyone left in the market for the Yankees?: As it’s been indicated by part-owner Hal Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees are not done in making moves for the 2013 season....
• 1/14 Fire Brand of the American League: Monday’s Links – The Cold, Cold StoveSomeone didn't pay the gas bill....
• 1/13 MLBTradeRumors: Cafardo On Napoli, Lohse, Upton, Bourn, Soriano: It has been six weeks since the Red Sox and Mike Napoli agreed to terms on a three-year, $39MM contract. The holdup in finalizing...
• 1/13 Birds Watcher: Baltimore Orioles 2013 Roster: The Case for Standing Pat: First of all, would anyone agree with me that the idiom “standing pat” is totally stupid? What does it mean and where did...
• 1/13 Mets360.com: He’s no Justin Upton but how about Michael Morse for the Mets?: The offensive pipe dream for the Mets this offseason has been to swing a trade for Justin Upton. Now that we’ve seen what the...
• 1/12 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Hardy, Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox: Here's today's look at the American League East.. When asked if the Orioles would have to be overwhelmed to trade shortstop...
• 1/12 The Flagrant Fan: Six reasons why Adam LaRoche was a good signing: There were some raised eyebrows when the Washington Nationals signed Adam LaRoche to a two year deal with an option on the...
• 1/12 Bleeding Yankee Blue: THE YANKEES & TAKING A DEEP BREATH: When January hits, it's quiet in the Bronx. There are a few things that run through my mind though.  I am relieved...
• 1/12 Bleeding Yankee Blue: HOT STOVE, YOGI & FUN FROM A YANKEE FANATIC: As you all know, on January 10th, there was a special event. I wrote about it in HOT STOVE & HOT DOGS AT THE YOGI BERRA MUSEUM....
• 1/12 MLB Injury News: Mike Morse Rumors: Yankees, Red Sox Eyeing Nationals’ Slugger: The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are among the teams to call the Washington Nationals regarding first baseman/outfielder...
• 1/11 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Want Deal with Mike Napoli to be One Year: Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are trying to reduce the three year $39 million...
• 1/11 BoSox Banter: Napoli deal still uncertain as Red Sox show interest in Morse: By Jeff Louderback With the status of Mike Napoli‘s three-year, $39 million contract with the Boston Red Sox still not signed,...
• 1/11 mlbreports.com : Mike Morse Might Be A Fit For The Detroit Tigers: Like us on Facebook here Friday, January, 11/2013 By Matthew LaFave (Tigers Correspondent):   With the Washington Nationals...
• 1/11 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: “Nothing alive” with Mike Morse yet, but Yankees/Nats will talk trade: There is supposedly “nothing alive” in trade talks between the Yankees and Nationals for outfielder Mike Morse yet,...
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Have checked in on Mike Morse The Boston Red Sox have inquired about the availability of Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse....[+] The Boston Red Sox have inquired about the availability of Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse.
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Inquired about Mike Morse : The New York Yankees inquired about the availability of Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse after the Nationals signed 1B Adam...[+] LaRoche but were told by the Nationals that they were not ready to trade Morse. The two sides are expected to talk again at some point.
• 1/11 Yankees Fans Unite: Morse Fits Perfectly With the Yankees: On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals signed Adam LaRoche to a new two-year contract. This essentially made Mike Morse expendable...
• 1/11 Bleeding Yankee Blue: MICHAEL MORSE WILL BE TRADED SOON: I believe that the Yankees have the best shot at getting Michael Morse.  I'm basing this on my gut.  This makes...
• 1/11 Rays Colored Glasses: Rays Notes: Rays Sign Three, Invite 4 More to Spring Training, Fuld, Hellickson Involved in Camps: Things are happening for the Rays right now as they begin to make their final preparations with the date for pitchers and catchers...
• 1/11 BoSox Injection: Napoli Still in Play. Options Dwindling.: This storyline is starting to give me the willies. Today constitutes day 37 since Mike Napoli and the Red Sox tentatively agreed...
• 1/11 MLBTradeRumors: Michael Morse Rumors: Friday: Minutes after news broke that Adam LaRoche had agreed to return to the Nationals on a two-year deal, the speculation about trades...
• 1/11 MLB Injury News: Yankees Rumors: New York ‘Not Done Yet’: The New York Yankees have had a fairly inactive offseason, but owner Hal Steinbrenner told Brian Costa of The Wall Street Journal...
• 1/10 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Jeter, Morse, Red Sox, Duquette: The Yankees could have another tricky negotiation with Derek Jeter on the horizon, writes Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York. ...
• 1/10 MLBTradeRumors: Steinbrenner On Cano, Girardi, Payroll, Free Agents: Yankees co-owner Hal Steinbrenner talked to reporters (including Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal) about a number of topics...
• 1/10 Feelin' Kinda Blue: Podcast: 'Dugout Blues' episode 18 - Renovations, signings, Hall of Fame: On this episode of "Dugout Blues," Jared Massey (L.A. Dugout) and I talk about the Dodger Stadium renovations. We also...
• 1/10 Talkin Sox with Dan: LaRoche Signs, Napoli still in Limbo: Adam LaRoche is the latest free agent to fall victim of the affliction known as the qualifying offer. Players like LaRoche and...
• 1/10 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY PLATOONING ICHIRO WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE: Following the news that the Nationals signed Adam LaRoche to a contract and might be willing to trade outfielder Michael Morse,...
• 1/9 Rays Colored Glasses: Acquiring Mike Morse Just Isn’t Worth the Risk for the Rays: Right now, as David discussed earlier, there’s talk that the Rays could acquire Washington Nationals outfielder/first baseman...
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Beltway Links: Nationals, Morse, McLouth, Orioles: Mike Morse remains a prime piece of trade bait and earlier this afternoon we learned Adam LaRoche sought a no-trade clause as...
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Adam LaRoche Sought No-Trade Clause: Free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche made it clear this winter that he wanted stay in Washington and he hopes that he'll be...
• 1/9 Pinstripe Pundits: LaRoche Rejoins Washington, Morse Available: At What Cost?: Last month, I wrote about Mike Morse being a potential solution to the right field conundrum. Ichiro is now the official full-time...
• 1/9 Rays Colored Glasses: Revisiting A Potential Trade For Mike Morse: Just over a month ago, the Washington Nationals were looking to move Mike Morse for pitching. As it happened, the Tampa Bay Rays...
• 1/9 Rum Bunter: Would Pittsburgh Pirates Be Interested In The Beast, Michael Morse?: So Adam LaRoche stays in Washington and word on the street is Michael, don’t call me Mike, Morse is on the block. An article...
• 1/9 PaulLebowitz.com: Mike Morse a Useful Bat and Not a Huge Difference-Maker: The Nationals are listening to offers on outfielder/first baseman Mike Morse after re-signing first baseman Adam LaRoche to a...
• 1/9 Baseball News Source: New York Yankees: Offseason Moves Still to Come: How does New York finish the offseason? Let’s ignore the right-handed, 30 home run-capable, “elephant” in the...
• 1/9 WahoosOnFirst: Is Mike Morse a Fit for the Indians?: On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals agreed to a deal with Adam LaRoche, re-signing the 33-year-old first baseman to a two-year,...
• 1/9 The Flagrant Fan: Six fielders who should be DHs: Last night on Twitter, Dave Cameron responded to a statement made by Michael Morse that he was vehemently against being used...
• 1/9 Bleeding Yankee Blue: MICHAEL MORSE & THE YANKEES DILEMMA: Look, right now there is just a bunch of chatter about the Yankees and Michael Morse.  We don't know if the Yankees truly...
• 1/9 Fire Brand of the American League: Wednesday’s Links – Major Minors ExcellenceThe Portland Sea Dogs are absolutely loaded....
• 1/9 Bronx Baseball Daily: Rumor: Mike Morse strongly opposes beign a DH: The Yankees are looking for a right handed hitting outfielder and a DH and Mike Morse, who could fill both of those roles at...
• 1/9 My Pinstripes: Yankees Eye Balling Nats' Morse: For some time I've wondered if the Washington Nationals outfielder/first baseman Mike Morse would be available via a trade....
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Potential landing spot for Mike Morse?: The Boston Red Sox might be a fit for the Washington Nationals to trade OF Mike Morse, if they fail to finalize a deal with C...[+] Mike Napoli (hip).
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Not likely to spend on Mike Morse: The Texas Rangers like Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse, but they likely wouldn't be interested in shelling out high-ceiling...[+] prospects or possibly a left-handed reliever for his services. Morse is scheduled to earn $7 million in 2013 before becoming a free agent.
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse doesn't want to be DH: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse strongly opposes serving in strictly a designated hitter role, according to major league sources,...[+] which could be a problem for American League teams wanting to trade for him. Morse isn't 'a very gifted defender,' so most AL teams will want to use him as the DH. Morse does not have no-trade protection. The Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians are unlikely destinations for him, and the Nats are unlikely to trade Morse within their division. An early favorite for his services may be the Seattle Mariners.
• 1/8 Blogging Mets: Nats Sign Adam LaRoche; Could Mets Land Mike Morse?: The Nationals on Tuesday resigned first baseman Adam LaRoche and with a crowded outfield, the team could make outfielder/first...
• 1/8 MLBTradeRumors: Rizzo On Finding Middle Ground With LaRoche: Earlier today, the Nationals and first baseman Adam LaRoche reached agreement on a two-year, $24MM deal with a mutual option...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Not rushing to trade Mike Morse: The Washington Nationals are in no rush to deal OF Mike Morse away after re-signing 1B Adam LaRoche, according to general manager...[+] Mike Rizzo. Rizzo isn't ruling out Morse being on the opening day roster as a fourth outfielder. The Nationals would want a top prospect in return for any trade of Morse.
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | No shortage of suitors for Mike Morse: There are 10 to 11 teams interested in trading for Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse, with the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners...[+] and New York Yankees the 'most active' in talks, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden. The Nats are looking for left-handed relievers or young starting pitchers in return.
• 1/8 Pinstripe Pundits: LaRoche Rejoins Washington, Morse Available: At What Cost?: Last month, I wrote about Mike Morse being a potential solution to the right field conundrum. Ichiro is now the official...
• 1/8 Baseball News Source: Washington Nationals: Market For Michael Morse Is Now Open: The signing of Adam LaRoche makes Michael Morse a valuable trade chip for Washington Michael Morse hit 31 home runs and had 95...
• 1/8 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WILL MICHAEL MORSE BECOME A YANKEE?: Ken Rosenthal of the Fox Sports just Tweeted HERE that Michael Morse is getting interest from 5 or 6 teams. ESPN is saying...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Could pursue Mike Morse: The Boston Red Sox could pursue a trade for Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse to play first base if they fail to finalize their...[+] deal with C/1B Mike Napoli.
• 1/8 Call to the Pen: Adam LaRoche to Sign with Nationals: It was a stand-off four months in the making, but free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche finally blinked. According to Adam Kilgore...
• 1/8 District On Deck: Adam LaRoche Re-Signs With Nationals For Two Years: After months of going back and forth and waiting, it is reported that Adam LaRoche has decided against waiting for the three-year...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse on the move: The Washington Nationals will likely try to trade OF Mike Morse now that they have re-signed 1B Adam LaRoche. Washington would...[+] like young starting pitching in return for Morse.
• 1/8 Baseball News Source: Adam LaRoche Reaches Agreement with Washington Nationals: LaRoche finally re-signs returns to Washington The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent Adam LaRoche...
• 1/8 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Discussing Morse With Several Teams: In the wake of re-signing Adam LaRoche, the Nationals are speaking to 5-6 teams about a trade involving Mike Morse according...
• 1/2 PaulLebowitz.com: Javier Vazquez’s Comeback and Potential Suitors: Javier Vazquez surprisingly retired after a solid season for the Marlins in 2011 in which he posted a 13-11 record; a 3.69 ERA;...
• 1/1 MLB Injury News: Orioles Rumors: Baltimore a Fit for Nationals’ Mike Morse?: The Orioles and Nationals could potentially match up for a trade that would send slugger Mike Morse from Washington to Baltimore...

• 12/31 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Yankees, Pimentel, Santos, Orioles: It was on this day in 1974 that the first real "free agent" signing in modern baseball history was made by (who else?) the...
• 12/31 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Pimentel, Santos, Morse, Orioles: It was on this day in 1974 that the first real "free agent" signing in modern baseball history was made by (who else?) the...
• 12/30 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Our most po**** stories in 2012: #30 – The Legacy of Griffith Stadium by George Case III I would like to discuss the “Legacy of Griffith Stadium” and...
• 12/30 MLB Injury News: Nationals Rumors: Adam LaRoche Hoping to Return to Washington: While free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche is in talks with “multiple opposing clubs,” the slugger is still maintaining...
• 12/28 District On Deck: What’s Taking Adam LaRoche So Long?: It has been two months since Adam LaRoche opted out of his option year with the Washington Nationals and almost as long since...
• 12/27 BoSox Banter: Napoli or LaRoche, who is the better option?: By Jeff Louderback Who will provide the power at first base for the Boston Red Sox in 2013? That is a question yet to be answered....
• 12/27 Call to the Pen: Red Sox in Talks with Adam LaRoche: The Boston Red Sox are engaged in discussions with free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche, according to Jen Royle of SBNation Boston....
• 12/27 Birds Watcher: What will the Orioles unwrap come 2013?: I’ll be very brief this morning given that it’s Christmas. We all have things to do, and I’m sure that spending...
• 12/26 MLBTradeRumors: East Links: Phillies, Lee, Orioles, LaRoche, Nationals: Earlier today the Red Sox finalized the Joel Hanrahan trade and Stephen Drew signing, but assistant GM Brian O'Halloran told...
• 12/23 Baseball News Source: Ichiro Reaches Agreement with Yankees: Two Years $13 Million: Ichiro took less money to stay with the Bronx Bombers Ichiro Suzuki has reached an agreement with New York Yankees on a two-year...
• 12/23 Baseball News Source: Making Sense of Yankees Off-Season by Looking to 2014: Goals are great if there’s an end game Editors Note : This is part two of a series on the New York Yankees plans for 2013...
• 12/23 Baseball News Source: Josh Hamilton and Yankees Not a Match in 2013: Yankees payroll cuts don’t match-up with Hamilton signing Editors Note : This is part oneof a series on the New York Yankees...
• 12/23 Baseball News Source: Yankees Finally Re-Sign Ichiro Suzuki: Two Years $13 Million: Ichiro’s signing completes and all left-handed Yankee outfield As expected New York Yankees re-signed Ichiro Suzuki to a...
• 12/23 MLB Injury News: Nationals Rumors: Washington, Adam LaRoche Inching Closer to Deal: The Washington Nationals and free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche made “a little bit of progress” toward a contract agreement...
• 12/22 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals & LaRoche Inching Towards New Contract: The Nationals and Adam LaRoche have made "a little bit of progress" towards a new contract this week according to MLB.com's Bill...
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Aim To Resolve LaRoche Talks: The Nationals want to settle their negotiations with Adam LaRoche, and could press for resolution soon, Adam Kilgore of the Washington...
• 12/19 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Just In Case You Needed A Reminder Not To Believe Everything You Read This Time of Year: Jon Heyman, CBS Sports: Nick Swisher may be dreamin’ of L.A. but it’s not happening. Swisher might have to readjust...
• 12/19 Baseball News Source: Yankees Finally Re-Sign Ichiro Suzuki: Two Years $13 Million: Ichiro’s signing completes and all left-handed Yankee outfield As expected New York Yankees re-signed Ichiro Suzuki to a...
• 12/18 MLBTradeRumors: Mariners Notes: Swisher, Bourn, Prospects: Here's the latest from the Pacific Northwest... Nick Swisher visited Cleveland earlier today to meet with Indians executives...
• 12/14 Baseball News Source: Ichiro Reaches Agreement with Yankees: Two Years $13 Million: Ichiro took less money to stay with the Bronx Bombers Ichiro Suzuki has reached an agreement with New York Yankees on a two-year...
• 12/13 SoDo Mojo: What Hamilton to the Angels means for the Ms: I am sure all of you heard the news about Josh Hamilton agreeing to a 5 year, $125 million contract with the AL West rival Angels....
• 12/13 Tomahawk Take: Mark Trumbo On The Move?: Josh Hamilton has agreed to a five year, $125M contract with the Los Angeles Angels this afternoon, locking up a corner outfield...
• 12/13 MLBRandomFandom: Washington Nationals Team Page: WASHINGTON NATIONALSMLBDepthCharts Team PagePlayers 1-25 by Number Score1. Stephen Strasburg (9.5)2. Gio Gonzalez (9)3. Jordan...
• 12/12 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Yankees, Upton, Marcum: On today’s edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast, Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts and I discussed the Indians-Reds-Diamondbacks...
• 12/11 Baseball News Source: Making Sense of Yankees Off-Season by Looking to 2014: Goals are great if there’s an end game Editors Note : This is part two of a series on the New York Yankees plans for 2013...
• 12/10 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: So What’s Next For the Dodgers?: Fun note: last night, I was on the Baseball Prospectus “Effectively Wild” podcast with Ben Lindbergh & Sam Miller,...
• 12/9 Baseball News Source: Josh Hamilton and Yankees Not a Match in 2013: Yankees payroll cuts don’t match-up with Hamilton signing When you read about the Yankees being a dark horse team or being...
• 12/7 District On Deck: Washington Nationals Make Dan Haren Signing Official: All of the worries surrounding the Dan Haren physical could be put away for now as the Nationals announced that he passed his...
• 12/7 District On Deck: The Pressure Of High Expectations: Don’t look now, but the Washington Nationals are the favorites to win the World Series. Their manager knows it. Even sports...
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings In Review: American League: We covered the National League earlier, now it's time to go over the American League's activity at the winter meetings.. Angels: The...
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings In Review: National League: Here's a look back at what went down during the Winter Meetings in the National League.. Braves: If the Braves add an outfielder...
• 12/6 Birds Watcher: Orioles produce ripples but no waves at Winter Meetings: The all-but-inevitable non-tender of Mark Reynolds last Friday, coupled with the loss of Triple A first baseman Joe Mahoney in...
• 12/6 District On Deck: Do The Nationals Really Need Another Lefty In The Bullpen?: A lot of the talk going around is that the Nationals need to get another left-handed pitcher in the bullpen, maybe even trading...
• 12/5 SoDo Mojo: Rumor Update: December 5th: There has been a lot of talk surrounding the Mariners at the Winter Meetings. In fact, I’d say we are one of, if not the...
• 12/5 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Nats boost rotation with Haren; Next moves hinge on LaRoche: For those who were looking for Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to make a blockbuster trade involving Mike Morse or sign a big money free...
• 12/5 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Remain Confident On LaRoche: The Nationals remain confident they'll re-sign first baseman Adam LaRoche, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.  He says that...
• 12/5 Feelin' Kinda Blue: Dodgers should target James Shields, no matter what happens with Greinke: Someone who is -- and isn't -- getting a lot of coverage during these Winter Meetings is James Shields. He was once reported...
• 12/5 Baseball News Source: 2012 MLB Winter Meetings – Day Two Recap: Victorino scored big signing with the Red Sox Day two of the 2012 MLB winter meetings didn’t produce quite the number of...
• 12/4 Rays Colored Glasses: Could the Rumored Rays-Nationals Trade Come Together?: Rays fans have gotten used to hearing trade rumors between the Rays and the Washington Nationals. For a long time, the rumors...
• 12/4 District On Deck: The Choice: Adam LaRoche And Michael Morse: Now that the Nationals added their big pitcher and their center fielder, the focus will turn to first base where Washington has...
• 12/4 MLBTradeRumors: Bowden On Hamilton, Morse, Soriano, Chapman: In advance of his show this afternoon on SiriusXM, Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and SiriusXM has been tweeting out a number of interesting...
• 12/4 Call to the Pen: Orioles Seek Middle-of-the-Order Bat, Eyeing Michael Morse: The Baltimore Orioles surprised everyone in baseball by pushing the Yankees to the final weekend of the season and earning a Wild...
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Interested in Mike MorseThe Baltimore Orioles are interested in Washington Nationals OF/1B Mike Morse....[+] The Baltimore Orioles are interested in Washington Nationals OF/1B Mike Morse.
• 12/4 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: O's, Morse, Red Sox, Yankees: With Day Two of the Winter Meetings underway, let's round up a few notable links related to AL East clubs.... As they continue...
• 12/4 Mariners Latest: Nick Franklin and the Winter Meetings: I thought about doing a bit of an update on the first day of the winter meetings, but since I'm not there and I'm getting...
• 12/4 MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings Review: Day 1: We're through one full day of the Winter Meetings, and several significant free agents have already come off the board. Here's...
• 12/4 Baseball News Source: 2012 MLB Winter Meetings – Day One Recap: Red Sox started day one at the winter meetings by signing Mike Napoli Day one of the 2012 MLB Winter Meetings was anything  as...
• 12/3 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Winter Meetings, Day One: The Ned Colletti Truth-O-Meter: After nearly a full day at the winter meetings, only Mike Napoli, Joakim Soria, James Loney, & Angel Pagan have already found...
• 12/3 Baseball News Source: The Price for Cody Ross May Have Just Gone up: Yankees being interested Ross means his value may have just increased Cody Ross is among one of the most sought after free agents...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Latest On Mike Morse: Nationals outfielder/first baseman Mike Morse may be available via trade, especially if the team re-signs Adam LaRoche.  Nationals...
• 12/3 Baseball News Source: Red Sox Out On Adam LaRoche – Orioles Enter the Mix: LaRoche has several suitors besides the Nationals The Boston Red Sox will sign Mike Napoli pending a physical and make an official...
• 12/3 District On Deck: Why The Nationals Are Desperate For Pitching: People just don’t get it. People have short memories. People look at the Nationals starting rotation and see Stephen Strasburg,...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Showing Interest In James Shields: After we heard overnight that the Nationals and Rays were discussing a potential trade involving Danny Espinosa and/or Mike ...
• 12/3 Baseball News Source: James Loney and Rays Reach Agreement on One-Year Deal: Rays to sign Loney, and trading pitching for hitting is still a possibility Late last night as we discussed our MLB Winter Meeting...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Danny Espinosa Rumors: Monday: We heard overnight that the Rays and Nationals were exploring the possibility of a trade that would send Danny Espinosa to Tampa....
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rays | Mike Morse deal unlikely: Sources say the Tampa Bay Rays are unlikely to land Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse and 2B Danny Espinosa in a deal, despite...[+] the logical fit.
• 12/3 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Winter Meetings Insani-fun Is Go: Last year, in a span of roughly eight days encompassing the winter meetings, the Dodgers came away with Aaron Harang, Chris Capuano,...
• 12/3 MLB Injury News: Rays Rumors: Talking Mike Morse, Danny Espinosa with Nationals: The Tampa Bay Rays are discussing a potential trade with the Nationals that would send one of the team’s starting pitchers,...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rays Discussing Espinosa, Morse With Nationals: The Rays are nearing a one-year deal with James Loney, but the team is also discussing the possiblity of a trade with the Nationals...
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Mariners, Cabrera, Greinke, Dempster: The Mariners are looking for offense and are "in on everybody", a rival GM tells Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.  That includes...
• 12/2 MLBTradeRumors: NL East Notes: Nationals, Mets, Morse, Span: Items on the Nationals and Mets.. One industry source tells Dan Kolko of MASNsports.com that it's more likely the Nationals...
• 12/1 MLB Injury News: Nationals Rumors: Washington ‘Definitely Shopping’ Mike Morse: Following their acquisition of center fielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins, the Washington Nationals are “definitely...

• 11/30 BoSox Banter: What “thunder” will Red Sox add to lineup?: By Jeff Louderback As David Ortiz told WEEI on Thursday, the Red Sox “need some thunder” in the lineup. As the MLB...
• 11/30 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Could Trade Michael Morse: The Nationals’ trade for Denard Span will impact the entire Washington roster, not only in the outfield, but on the infield....
• 11/29 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Denard Span Traded to the Nationals: Span should help the Nats with the bat and the glove. (US Presswire)After a surprising 2012 campaign, the Nationals appear to...
• 11/29 Baseball News Source: Yankees Would be Wise to Pursue Michael Morse: Morse offers a 30 HR capable bat who can man first base or the outfield The Washington Nationals completed a trade to acquire...
• 11/29 Blog Red Machine: Ludwick Still Talking with Reds: A couple of hours ago, John Fay revealed that left fielder Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds “continue to try to work...
• 11/29 Baseball News Source: Twins Trade Denard Span To Nationals for Prospect Alex Meyer: Span fills the nationals need for center-fielder and a leadoff hitter The Washington Nationals surrendered top pitching prospect...
• 11/18 PaulLebowitz.com: Josh Hamilton—Free Agency Profile: Name: Josh Hamilton Position: Outfielder Vital Statistics: Age—31 (32 on May 21st); Height—6’4”; Weight—240 lbs.; Bats—Left;...
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could be tradedThe Washington Nationals might trade OF Mike Morse if they are able to re-sign free-agent 1B Adam LaRoche (Nationals)....[+] The Washington Nationals might trade OF Mike Morse if they are able to re-sign free-agent 1B Adam LaRoche (Nationals).
• 11/5 District On Deck: Why The Nationals Are Better Without Michael Bourn: The Nationals and Michael Bourn have been talked about as a perfect fit since the season ended, and while there are positives...
• 11/4 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On B.J. Upton, Bourn, Morse, Ethier: Here's the latest from FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal as he dissects the buzz and rumors currently circulating around the league... The...
• 11/2 For Baseball Junkies: BBA Announces Willie Mays Award Winners For Top Rookies: Yesterday, the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) announced the recipients of the 2012 Willie Mays Award which honors the best...

• 10/25 Through The Fence Baseball: Weak free agency class for 2013 is potent at the top: The class of 2013 certainly is an interesting group of free agents with Josh Hamilton and his off the field issues, Zack Greinke...
• 10/23 Call to the Pen: 2012 Season Review Series: Washington Nationals: The Washington Nationals made good on manager Davey Johnson’s Spring Training assertion that his club should wind up in...
• 10/22 District On Deck: 2012 Season Review: Rick Ankiel: Rick Ankiel has one of the more fascinating stories in Major League Baseball history with his transition from fireballing phenom...
• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Notes: Desmond, Morse, Moore, Jackson: Yesterday, Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that he wants to return to the club in 2013 and GM Mike Rizzo is eager for him...
• 10/16 Baseball Press: Perspective: Thoughts From Game 5 of the NLDS: What could have been, but never was. (US Presswire)Like many baseball writers and fans, we all have our favorite teams. Although...
• 10/13 Baseball News Source: Cardinals Stun Nationals Late – Advance to NLCS: Cardinals rallied for four runs with two outs in the ninth The St. Louis Cardinals rallied from a six run deficit, including a...
• 10/11 StanGraphs: NLDS Game Four: St. Louis Cardinals (88-74) at Washington Nationals (98-64): 6:05 PM That didn’t take long. A fantastic at-bat by Jayson Werth sends us to game five with the series knotted at two games...
• 10/10 Baseball Press: Dr. Lineup: 2012 Regular Season Lineup Analysis: Davey Johnson and the Nats had little to worry about in 2012. (US Presswire)With the 2012 Major League Baseball season in the...
• 10/7 District On Deck: NLDS Game 1: Nationals 3, Cardinals 2: Cardiac Nats, baby! While Gio Gonzalez struggled through five slow, torturous innings, the Washington Nationals would eventually...
• 10/7 Redbird Dugout: Cardinals lose a tight Game 1: It’s been a theme for the Cardinals all season. Missed opportunities. The most glaring from this afternoon being a bases loaded...
• 10/7 PaulLebowitz.com: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals—NLDS Preview and Predictions: Washington Nationals (98-64; 1st place, NL East) vs St. Louis Cardinals (88-74; 2nd place, NL Central; Won Wild Card Game over...
• 10/5 Through The Fence Baseball: Breaking down the Natinonal League playoff matchups: With the 2012 regular season in the books, here is quick recap of the National League playoff teams’ campaigns and a look ahead...
• 10/4 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: The Dodger Fan Guide to the Playoffs: At a little after 5pm ET on Friday, Kris Medlen is going to kick off the 2012 playoffs with a pitch to Jon Jay (most likely) of...
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse nursing hamstringWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hamstring) received treatment for a sore left hamstring Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hamstring) received treatment for a sore left hamstring Wednesday, Oct. 3.
• 10/3 District On Deck: Game 162: Nationals 5, Phillies 1: Washington manager Davey Johnson insisted earlier this week that getting Edwin Jackson his tenth win of the season was more important...
• 10/3 Phillies Nation: Phillies End 2012 Season with Loss to Nationals: It’s not the ending you conjured up in your head some seven months ago. As pitchers and catchers reported, expectations...
• 10/2 District On Deck: Game 161: Nationals 3, Phillies 2: On a night when most of the Nationals’ starters got a rest, it was a veteran leader who made the difference with a milestone...
• 10/1 District On Deck: Game 160: Phillies 2, Nationals 0–But The Nats Clinch the NL East Championship!: The Nationals magic number to clinch the NL East Championship was one at the beginning of game 160. The Nationals hoped to clinch...

• 9/30 Lasorda's Lair: Dodgers Pull Within Two Games of St. Louis; Pair of Bison Blasts from Matt Kemp Give Them Fourth Consecutive Win: Dodgers 3 10 0 Rockies 0 7 0 WP- Blanton (10-13) LP- Chatwood (5-6) S- League (15) HR- Kemp (21 & 22) We were all scoreboard...
• 9/29 El Maquino: CARDS LOSE IN THE MOST CARDINALS WAY POSSIBLE: THE BIG PIECE Barring a catastrophic collapse on par with that of last year’s Braves, the Cardinals are going to the playoffs...
• 9/29 High Heat Stats: Saturday game notes (long division edition): Tigers 6, @Twins 4 / Rays 10, @White Sox 4: Each Central challenger had their ace on the hill for the last time in the regular...
• 9/29 STLCardinalBaseball: GAME 158: Bad Moon Rising: With an ominous full moon hovering above Busch Stadium, Kyle Lohse pitched one of his most imbalanced games this season when...
• 9/29 District On Deck: Game 158: Nationals 6, Cardinals 4 (10 Innings): Magic number now ONE! Following a disappointing loss Friday night, the Washington Nationals (96-62) were able to outlast the St....
• 9/28 District On Deck: Michael Morse’s Power Was A Beautiful Sight: A lot has been said about Michael Morse‘s nagging injuries this season. After missing action until June after an injury...
• 9/27 District On Deck: Game 156: Nationals 7, Phillies 3: Gio Gonzalez may not have helped his Cy Young chances tonight, but he put the Nats a huge step closer to the playoffs. Gio threw...
• 9/25 District On Deck: Game 154: Phillies 6, Nationals 3: The Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies will have a lot more reasons to dislike each other after the final stretch of the...
• 9/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse returns: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) is back in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 25, but the injury could linger for the rest of...[+] the season. 'But the doctors determined he can't really hurt it worse,' manager Davey Johnson said. 'He wants to play, and I want him in there. We'll see how it goes.'
• 9/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse received shot: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) received a cortisone shot Monday, Sept. 24, but manager Davey Johnson is not confident...[+] in Morse's condition, although the outfielder wants to play.
• 9/25 BoSox Injection: Do we really want Swish?: Lately I’ve heard people asking if Nick Swisher would be a good fit in Boston. With a weak first baseman class in free agency...
• 9/25 District On Deck: The 25 Man Playoff Roster: Decisions, Decisions: Now that the Nationals have guaranteed themselves a playoff berth this year, it is time to start speculating about what the 25...
• 9/24 District On Deck: Game 153: Nationals 12, Brewers 2: On another bright and sunny day at Nats Park, it was the Milwaukee Brewers who had trouble with the sun and fly balls, helping...
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse update: Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) was out of the lineup Monday, Sept. 24, due to a bone bruise...[+] in his left hand, which kept him out for four games last week. It's unclear how long Morse will be out, and he'll visit with a team doctor before returning.
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse outWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse is out of the lineup Monday, Sept. 24....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is out of the lineup Monday, Sept. 24.
• 9/23 District On Deck: DoD Podcast 1: Harper, Garcia, Wang: Today’s episode of our District On Deck podcast series features staffers Michael Natelli, Andrew Flax and Andy Linder. Natelli...
• 9/20 Lasorda's Lair: Dodgers Taken To School By Real Playoff Team In Series Loss To Washington: Dodgers    1 4 1 Nationals  4 7 1 WP-Detwiler-10-6 LP-Capuano-11-11 SV-Storen-3 HR-M.Ellis-7   The Dodgers desperately needed...
• 9/20 Call to the Pen: Ryan Zimmerman’s Big Second Half: In a few short weeks, the Washington Nationals will be making their first playoff appearance since moving to the nation’s...
• 9/20 District On Deck: Game 148: Dodgers 7, Nationals 6: The playoffs will have to wait at least one more day. Needing a doubleheader sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to...
• 9/20 Lasorda's Lair: Matt Kemp’s Ninth Inning Homerun Lifts Dodgers in Game Two of Doubleheader: Dodgers 7 13 1 Nationals 6 9 0 WP- Belisario (7-1) LP- Clippard (2-5) S- League (12) HR- Morse (14), Lombardozzi (3), Kemp (19)...
• 9/19 District On Deck: Game 147: Nationals 3, Dodgers 1: A little extra rest, a friendly crowd and a struggling opponent helped the Nationals put their struggles in Atlanta behind them...
• 9/19 Lasorda's Lair: One Run Won’t Cut It For Dodgers In D.C. Loss: Dodgers   1 9 0 Nationals 3 10 0 WP-Zimmerman-11-8 LP-Harang-9-10 SV-Clippard-32   The 2012 Dodgers are like the perfect recipe...
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Danny Espinosa, Kurt Suzuki sitting: Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa (shoulder) and C Kurt Suzuki are out of the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader...[+] Wednesday, Sept. 19, but 3B Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) and OF Mike Morse (wrist) are playing.
• 9/19 District On Deck: Espinosa, Morse In Starting Lineup Against Dodgers: Danny Espinosa and Michael Morse are both in the starting lineup lineup for Game 1 of today’s doubleheader against the Los Angeles...
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Danny Espinosa, Mike Morse in lineupWashington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa (shoulder) and OF Mike Morse (wrist) are both in the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 19....[+] Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa (shoulder) and OF Mike Morse (wrist) are both in the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 19.
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three to sit out second game: Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson expects to sit OF Mike Morse (wrist), 2B Danny Espinosa (shoulder) and 3B Ryan Zimmerman...[+] (back) in the second game of their doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 19.
• 9/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse playingWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) is returning to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 18....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) is returning to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 18.
• 9/18 District On Deck: Danny Espinosa’s Injury May Be Serious: When Davey Johnson sent Steve Lombardozzi up to pinch hit in the 9th inning of Sunday’s loss at Atlanta, there was a resounding...
• 9/17 District On Deck: Espinosa and Morse May Miss Dodgers Series: Both Michael Morse and Danny Espinosa may not be available to play in the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Danny...
• 9/17 Baseball Musings: Shutting Down the Nats: The Braves swept the Nationals over the weekend, closing the gap in the NL East to 5 1/2 games and keeping the Washington magic...
• 9/14 District On Deck: Morse Likely To Miss Braves Series With Left Wrist Injury: Amanda Comak of the Washington Post reports that Michael Morse is likely to miss this weekend’s series against the Braves with...
• 9/14 Through The Fence Baseball: Nationals weekend trip to Atlanta lacks excitement, not intrigue: This was the weekend most Washington Nationals fans had circled on their schedules for some time — after 143 games, a trip...
• 9/14 Tomahawk Take: Series Preview: Nats @ Braves: The Braves basically sealed themselves off from winning the division following their debacle against Milwaukee.  Somehow, the...
• 9/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse likely out until Tuesday: Washington Nationals skipper Davey Johnson said OF Mike Morse (wrist) will likely be out until Tuesday, Sept. 18. Morse plans...[+] to skip batting practice Friday, Sept. 14, to give his wrist some rest.
• 9/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse outWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) is out of the lineup Friday, Sept. 14....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) is out of the lineup Friday, Sept. 14.
• 9/13 MLB Injury News: National League East Injury Notes: Nationals, Braves, : The race in the National League East is not quite a race, but both the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves are both...
• 9/13 District On Deck: Michael Morse’s Wrist Injury: While an injury to his left wrist may have kept Michael Morse out of Washington’s lineup the past two games in New York,...
• 9/12 Tyler's Think Tank: Harper Heating Up Again: After a protracted midseason slump, Bryce Harper is swinging a hot bat (CNN) In the Washington Nationals' 5-3 win over the...
• 9/12 District On Deck: Game 140: Marlins 8, Nationals 0: Despite thier lofty record and notable accomplishmentsthis season, the Nationals must be glad they’ve seen the last of the...
• 9/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to have second opinion: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam for a second opinion on the torn sheath in his left wrist....[+] Morse said surgery isn't an option nor is any kind of pain-killing injection. He will take medication and wear a small, removable cast on his left hand. 'It was just tough hitting,' Morse said. 'It was tough swinging. I'd rather try to get 100 percent going into this next little stretch we're going to have.' He could take batting practice as early as Friday, Sept. 14.
• 9/12 The Flagrant Fan: Game Picks - Saturday: September 8, 2012: September has really gotten off to a rocky start for the Game Picks. On the one hand, the Game of the Day feature has been correct...
• 9/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse's X-rays negative: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse's (wrist) X-rays on his left wrist came back negative Wednesday, Sept. 12, and he's dealing...[+] with a bone bruise caused by a torn sheath. It sounds as if he'll only miss a few days.
• 9/12 MLBTradeRumors: LaRoche Hopes To Re-Sign With Nationals: Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche told Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post that he’d prefer to re-sign in Washington this...
• 9/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | More on Mike Morse: Updating an earlier report, Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (wrist) has a sore left wrist and will have X-rays and an MRI on...[+] it Wednesday, Sept. 12.
• 9/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to restWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) is expected to receive a couple of days off due to a sore right hand....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) is expected to receive a couple of days off due to a sore right hand.
• 9/11 District On Deck: Game 141: Nationals 5, Mets 1: The Washington Nationals have been doing their best impression of the 1927 Yankees for the last couple of weeks, blasting home...
• 9/10 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Nationals Play HR Derby By Themselves, Beat Mets 5-1: New York was hoping to knock Gio Gonzalez out of the game early to prevent him from getting his 19th win of the season and pulling...
• 9/10 Rising Apple: Series Preview: Washington Nationals @ New York Mets: Well, after what was a positive three-city road trip for the Mets, they’ve continued to struggle at home in the second half,...
• 9/9 High Heat Stats: Friday game notes: Yeah, I know. I wish I could have gotten this out sooner — say, before Saturday’s games. But as the saying goes, life...
• 9/8 PaulLebowitz.com: Don’t Push The Beast—Lessons From The Nats-Cubs Scrap: I don’t believe in many unimpeachable rules about baseball. I do have certain preferences such as not hiring as a manager someone...
• 9/8 District On Deck: Game 138: Marlins 9, Nationals 7 F/10: In a night overshadowed by innings-limit controversy, the Nats demonstrated just why no lead is safe against them. The team fell...
• 9/7 MLBTradeRumors: Stark On Yankees, LaRoche, Phillies: The Yankees will reach a crossroads with three of their most productive players this offseason when Nick Swisher hits free agency...
• 9/7 The Baseball Page: Fantasy Baseball Home Stretch: Who plays, who sits?: I recently had a reader ask me about which player he should play over...
• 9/7 mlbreports.com : The Washington Nationals Franchise Part 6 of 6: 2013 Team Payroll And Contracts: Friday, September.07/2012 Note from Chuck Booth:  I am attempting to bring the history for each of the 30 MLB Franchises into...
• 9/6 District On Deck: Game 137: Nationals 9, Cubs 2: Wow…simply, WOW.  After outscoring the Chicago Cubs 22-7 in the first three games of this series, the Nationals (85-52) piled...
• 9/6 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Fantasy Baseball Home Stretch: Who plays, who sits?: I recently had an reader ask me about which player he should play over the course of a week. The two players are Nationals’...
• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse playing, Bryce Harper resting: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand, thumb) is back in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 4. OF Bryce Harper is taking the day off....[+]
• 9/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse expects to play Tuesday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand, thumb) said he expects to play Tuesday, Sept. 4, after leaving the game Monday, Sept....[+] 3, with an injury.
• 9/3 Redbird Rants: Daily Rant: Cardinals Power Surge Brings Hard-Fought Win:   The St. Louis Cardinals are a much better team than what they’ve shown us on the field lately.  They are, after...
• 9/2 District On Deck: Game 133: Nationals 4, Cardinals 3: As  Stephen Srasburg’s starts in 2012 start to dwindle, each one offers new moments to savor. The right-hander was dominant...
• 9/2 District On Deck: Game 132: Cardinals 10, Nationals 9: The Nationals played a wild and wooly game against the Cardinals Saturday afternoon at Nats Park. The Nationals had several leads...

• 8/31 District On Deck: Game 131: Nationals 10, Cardinals 0: So much for the collapse. The offense continued its torrid pace, aided by a scorching-hot Bryce Harper, and Gio Gonzalez pitched...
• 8/31 District On Deck: Game 130: Nationals 8, Cardinals 1: The Nationals began a long home stand with their first series against the St. Louis Cardinals this year. Edwin Jackson pitched...
• 8/29 District On Deck: Game 129: Nationals 8, Marlins 4:   Losing streaks never end without a struggle — especially in a pennant race. In a tense contest full of dramatic twists...
• 8/28 mlbreports.com : Beltre and Hamilton Need to Carry the Rangers for a 3rd Straight WS Appearance: Tuesday, August.28/2012 Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Writer): It is Adrian Beltre Awareness Week! What is that exactly?  I have...
• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Ian Desmond, Mike Morse return: Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond (hamstring) and OF Mike Morse (hand) are both back in the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 28. Desmond...[+] has been dealing with a mild hamstring strain and Morse is getting over a bruised right hand.
• 8/27 District On Deck: No Need for Panic in Washington: Washington has lost four straight games, including a three game sweep on the road at the hands of the division rival Philadelphia...
• 8/27 MLBTradeRumors: Adam LaRoche’s 2013 Option: Adam LaRoche’s first year in Washington featured unproductive play, shoulder surgery and a constant stream of Prince Fielder-related...
• 8/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could miss several days: Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said OF Mike Morse (hand) would probably miss 'a few days' because of a right hand...[+] contusion suffered Friday, Aug. 24, when he was hit by a pitched ball. X-rays were negative.
• 8/25 District On Deck: Game 125: Philadelphia 4, Nationals 2: The Nationals opened a three game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. The Phillies...
• 8/25 District On Deck: Injury Updates: Desmond, Suzuki, Morse: Having already spent the bulk of the season coping with multiple injuries, the last thing the Washington Nationals needed as August...
• 8/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse injury update: Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) suffered a right hand contusion during the game Friday,...[+] Aug. 24.
• 8/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse injured: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) left the game early in the first inning Friday, Aug. 24, with a right hand injury. He...[+] will undergo X-rays.
• 8/22 District On Deck: Game 124: Braves 5, Nationals 1: Although a sweep would have been nice, can we really complain about taking two of three? Ross Detwiler fell apart after 4 2/3...
• 8/19 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Jeremy Hefner, Mets Lose Rubber Match in Washington, 5-2: After what ended up being a 2.5 hour rain delay, the series finale between the Mets and Nationals was underway in the nation’s...
• 8/19 Call to the Pen: Stephen Strasburg Who? How the Nationals Will be Fine Without Their Ace – Part Two: If you have not read part one of this series, click here and read it.  I covered the reasons the Nationals should still be one...
• 8/18 District On Deck: Game 120: Mets 2, Nationals 0: The way the Washington Nationals have been playing lately, it takes something special to beat them. Jonathon Niese gave the New...
• 8/18 MetsToday.com: Mets Game 119: Loss to Nationals: Nationals 6 Mets 4 Johan Santana makes Mets history. Mets Game Notes Johan Santana became the first pitcher in Mets history to...
• 8/18 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Johan Santana Struggles Again in 6-4 Loss: Johan Santana was entering this start hoping he could turn around what has been a nightmare-ish four start stretch for the Mets...
• 8/17 Up Along First: Nationals 6, Mets 4: Johan Struggles Again, Raises More Injury Concerns: Final Score: Nationals 6, Mets 4 Player of the Game: Scott Hairston- 3-for-4, 2 R Goat of the Game: Johan Santana- 5 IP, 7...
• 8/17 District On Deck: Game 119: Nationals 6, Mets 4: It doesn’t seem to matter whether they’re playing at home or on the road, the Nationals are playing as if they’re...
• 8/17 Baseball Musings: Opposite Slam: Johan Santana retired the first nine Nationals he faced Friday night, but then the next four reached base. The final one was an...
• 8/17 Rising Apple: Series Preview: New York Mets @ Washington Nationals: The Mets have lost yet another series, their fourth series loss in a row, yet they’re coming off a victory in the finale...
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends to 12Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday, Aug. 15....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday, Aug. 15.
• 8/15 District On Deck: Game 118: Nationals 6, Giants 4: The Nationals met the Giants at AT &T Park for the third and final game of the series between the two with both teams having...
• 8/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse leaves early: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (thumb) left the game Monday, Aug. 13, with a swollen thumb. He extended his hitting streak...[+] to 11 games before he left.
• 8/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse hit streak at 20 games: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 20 games Sunday, Aug. 12, with a hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks....[+]
• 8/12 Tyler's Think Tank: Can the Nationals Win 100 Games?: The Washington Nationals, current owners of the best record in baseball at 71-44 (.617), are pretty much the only team with a...
• 8/11 mlbreports.com : Washington Nationals Heading to the Playoffs: Is Jayson Werth the Answer?: Saturday August 11th, 2012 Jake Dal Porto: The 2012 season has been full of surprising teams. From the Orioles to the Pirates,...
• 8/11 District On Deck: Game 113: Nationals 9, Diamondbacks 1:   In a game where the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1, their seventh consecutive win, the Stephen...
• 8/11 District On Deck: Scoring Change Puts Ends to Morse’s Hitting Streak: Washington fans have come to expect big things from Michael Morse, ever since he broke out with a career season in 2011. The latest...
• 8/10 District On Deck: Game 112: Nationals 5, Astros 0: While the world outside of the Beltway hems and haws about Stephen Strasburg and his innings limit, one of Strasburg’s teammates...
• 8/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends to 18 in styleWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse hit two homers Thursday, Aug. 9, and extended his hitting streak to 18 games....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse hit two homers Thursday, Aug. 9, and extended his hitting streak to 18 games.
• 8/10 Baseball Musings: Nationals in Control: Jordan Zimmermann struck out 11 Astros batters without issuing a walk, and the the staff as a whole did not walk a batter until...
• 8/9 High Heat Stats: Thursday game notes – AL: Rays 7, @Blue Jays 1: Matt Moore turned in Tampa’s third straight strong start (1 R, 2 H in 6 IP), and the Rays moved...
• 8/9 Climbing Tal's Hill: How good are the Washington Nationals?: The Washington Nationals have to be considered one of the favorites to represent the National League in the 2012 World Series....
• 8/9 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Michael Morse is Very Close to Joining Prestigious List: Michael Morse‘s single in the top of the 3rd inning last night at Minute Maid Park in Houston extended his current hit streak...
• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse pushes hitting streak to 17: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 1-for-5 with a strikeout Wednesday, Aug. 8, against the Houston Astros, but that was good...[+] enough to extend his hitting streak to 17 games.
• 8/8 District On Deck: Game 110: Nationals 3, Astros 2 (12 Innings): Oh, Minute Maid Park…those long, painful, and anxiety-filled games you bring us Nats fans.  That is, until Roger Bernadina...
• 8/7 District On Deck: Game 109: Nationals 5, Astros 4 (11): The first game of the Nationals long road trip was an extra inning affair which featured shaky pitching from the usually reliable...
• 8/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends to 15Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 15 games Monday, Aug. 6....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 15 games Monday, Aug. 6.
• 8/6 mlbreports.com : MLB Reports Monthly Power Rankings: August 2012: Monday August.6/2012 Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Writer and @chuckbooth3024 on twitter)- It has been a crazy month in which teams...
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends to 14Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 14 games Sunday, Aug. 5....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 14 games Sunday, Aug. 5.
• 8/4 District On Deck: Game 107: Nationals 10, Marlins 7: Nothing gets your heart pumping quite like these “Cardiac Kids”. A six-run eighth inning, including a go-ahead three-run homer...
• 8/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse pushes hit streak to 13 games: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 1-for-5 with an RBI Saturday, Aug. 4, against the Miami Marlins to extend his hitting...[+] streak to 13 games.
• 8/4 District On Deck: Game 106 (Game 2 of Doubleheader), Marlins 5, Nationals 2:   (August 3, 2012, by Stephen Walker at Nationals Park) Anyone who pitched in Little League quickly learns that you can’t...
• 8/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends to 11Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 11 games Thursday, Aug. 2....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse extended his hitting streak to 11 games Thursday, Aug. 2.
• 8/2 Baseball Musings: For What It’s Werth: Jayson Werth returns to the Nationals lineup Thursday night, trying to prevent a sweep by his old team, the Phillies. Werth will...
• 8/1 Baseball News Source: Nationals Trade Analysis – Roster Unchanged after Trade Deadline: Now that the non-waiver trade deadline has passed, a plethora of Major League players are adjusting to new teams, except the roster...
• 8/1 District On Deck: Game 103: Phillies 3, Nationals 2: After a terribly disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Phillies (47-57) last night, the Nationals struggled yet again to get...

• 7/30 High Heat Stats: Selected Sunday Reviews: Selected musings on Sunday’s action. Game reviews follow the jump. Rays 2, Angels 0 - In the latest sign of 1968 revisited,...
• 7/30 Full Spectrum Baseball: Murphy’s Law Part II: Has the Entire Mets Team Thrown in the Towel?Murphy’s Law was in effect....
• 7/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse with two big hits: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse homered to tie the game in the ninth inning and doubled in the go-ahead run in the 11th Sunday,...[+] July 29. He had four RBIs in the game.
• 7/29 District On Deck: Game 101: Nationals 11, Brewers 10: Vampires. **** The Washington Nationals. Things that just won’t die. Facing a rocky outing by starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez...
• 7/29 Baseball Musings: Morse Power: Michael Morse waited until the ninth inning to record his first hit against the Brewers, but his two-run home tied the game at...
• 7/28 District On Deck: Game 99: Brewers 6, Nationals 0: It had to end sometime. After a six-game winning streak that saw them average more then six runs a game, the Nationals and their...
• 7/26 Baseball News Source: NL Recaps – Strasburg Strikes Out 11 Mets to Complete Sweep: NEW YORK – the Washington Nationals may have decided to limit Stephen Strasburg‘s innings this year, but there is...
• 7/26 Call to the Pen: MLB Scoreboard: The St. Louis Cardinals Spoil Hanley Ramirez’s First Game As A Los Angeles Dodger: NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (F/12) Hanley Ramirez had a nice first game as a Dodger, going 2-4...
• 7/26 District On Deck: Corey Brown Was the Wrong Player to Call Up: When Ian Desmond went on the DL with a torn oblique muscle, the Nationals appeared not to miss a beat by shifting Danny Espinosa...
• 7/26 District On Deck: Game 97: Nationals 5, Mets 2: Looks like Stephen Strasburg figured out who he is. Five days removed from a shaky start that prompted light criticism from Nationals...
• 7/25 mlbreports.com : Washington Nationals-The Pitchers and Hitters: 2005-2012 Best 25 Man Roster (Part 5 of Expos/Nats Series): Wednesday July 25, 2012 Chuck Booth (Lead baseball Writer and @chuckbooth3024 on twitter)- I think it safe to say that the best...
• 7/25 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Dickey Can’t Stop the Bleeding as Mets Fall 5-2: The only game the Mets have won since they’ve returned from the All-Star break was when R.A. Dickey was on the mound last...
• 7/24 Baseball Musings: The Importance of Harper: Bryce Harper hit a bit of a slump recently. Likely it’s the combination of the league learning his weaknesses and a 19-year-old...
• 7/24 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Mets Bullpen Implodes in Extras Again in 8-2 Loss: The Mets found themselves down 2-0 after Chris Young was seven pitches into a night that ended up being a soggy one at Citi Field,...
• 7/23 District On Deck: Desmond’s Injury Puts Pressure On The Rest Of The Offense:   In the big news of the day, Ian Desmond was placed on the DL with a torn oblique. It is not yet known how much time he...
• 7/23 Rising Apple: Series Preview: Washington Nationals @ New York Mets: It’s deja vu all over again; the Mets and Nationals are meeting for a three-game set, this time at Citi Field, the second...
• 7/21 District On Deck: Game 92: Braves 4, Nationals 0: After horror struck Nationals Park last evening, the woes continued this afternoon as the Atlanta Braves (52-41) downed the Washington...
• 7/21 District On Deck: Game 91: Braves 11, Nationals 10 (11 Innings): What started as a potentially glorious evening for the Nationals on Friday turned slowly into a sodden nightmare, as the team...
• 7/20 Baseball Musings: Massive Blasts: If the bottom of the first and bottom of the fourth, the Nationals put two men on base against Tommy Hanson, and the third batter...
• 7/20 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Appel, Upton, Votto, Ichiro: One year ago today, Hideki Matsui hit a solo homer off Duane Below in a game between the Athletics and Tigers. It was the 168th...
• 7/19 Rising Apple: Game Recap: David Wright’s Two Home Runs Pace Offense as Mets win 9-5:   The Mets needed a win in the worst way this afternoon at Nationals Park. Terry Collins turned to R.A. Dickey to give them...
• 7/19 Rays Colored Glasses: Does A B.J. Upton-Mike Morse Trade Make Sense for the Rays?: The latest B.J. Upton to the Nationals rumor has surfaced: a straight-up trade for Nationals first baseman/outfielder Mike Morse....
• 7/19 District On Deck: Dissecting This Upton/Morse Rumor: Buried within one of his latest posts, ESPN.com’s Jim Bowden mentions a rumor that has allegedly been circulating lately (though...
• 7/19 Rising Apple: Mets Should Trade for B.J. Upton: Before you say, “But B.J. Upton isn’t a reliever,” there’s good reason the New York Mets should trade...
• 7/18 MLBTradeRumors: Rays Seeking Young Catcher, Pitching: The Rays are currently in a three-way tie for one of the two AL Wild Card spots and they could be both buyers and sellers at the...
• 7/18 MLBTradeRumors: Bowden On Padres, Tigers, Indians, Royals, Pirates: Here's the latest from around the league, courtesy of ESPN's Jim Bowden... The Padres have fielded offers for both Huston...
• 7/18 The Baseball Page: Bullpen Blows Another One as Mets Fall to Nationals 5-4.: The Mets needed a big-time performance from Jon Niese tonight. They...
• 7/17 Rising Apple: Series Preview: New York Mets @ Washington Nationals: The Mets limp into the Washington D.C. after getting swept by the Braves, and now have to take on the NL East-leading Nationals....
• 7/16 District On Deck: Game 86: Nationals 4, Marlins 0: The Nationals had to play the Marlins on Sunday afternoon without the services of Ian Desmond, who was out of the lineup for the...
• 7/16 Phillies Nation: The Impossible Math Behind Phils’ Playoff Hopes: With the Phillies’ win yesterday against the struggling Rockies, the Fightins moved to 11 games behind co-Wild Card Leaders...
• 7/16 PaulLebowitz.com: National League East—Buy, Sell or Stand Pat?: Washington Nationals They have the minor league system to do something significant, but looking at their roster and the players...
• 7/13 District On Deck: If You Enjoyed the First Half, Hold On: The All-Star Break has traditionally been a time for players and fans alike to catch their collective breaths after the first...
• 7/13 Fanspeak.com: What do the Nationals do with Michael Morse?: Heading into the season it was generally thought that Michael Morse would be a middle of the order, impact bat for the Nationals....
• 7/12 Up Along First: What Will The Rest Of The NL East Be Doing At The Deadline?: Well, it’s not just transaction season for the Mets. The rest of the National League East may also be wheeling and dealing...
• 7/12 DC is for Baseball: The cupboard isn't bare for the Nats at the trade deadline: The trade deadline is upon us in a little less than three weeks and while the Nats are currently in first place, they are not...
• 7/11 Roto Think Tank: More on First Half Disappointments: My post on potential second-half pitching "surgers" generated a great deal of interest. So I threw out a general query...
• 7/9 District On Deck: Washington’s in First at Season’s Halfway Point: With Major League Baseball officially on break for the next few days for the All Star Game, it would appear as good a time as...
• 7/8 RoxPile: Finally, the Rockies win a series. On the road!: I said on Twitter (@Trevor_Irvine) Friday night after the Rockies defeated the Nationals 5-1, that was their best win of the season....
• 7/7 RoxPile: Rockies Line-Up, July 7 2012: More pitching excellence?: After arguably their best win of the season last night, the Rockies continue on today in the nation’s capital with Jeff...
• 7/6 District On Deck: Game 81: Nationals 1, Rockies 5:   Coming into today, the Colorado Rockies were last in the MLB in ERA, WHIP, and opponent’s batting average, and the Nationals...
• 7/6 Fanspeak.com: Nationals at the Half-way Point:: The Nationals have now played 80 games, and while they are a game shy of the mid-way point, it is fair to look at given that most...
• 7/4 District On Deck: Game 79: Nationals 9, Giants 4: The Nationals celebrated July 4th at Nats Park with a victory over the San Francisco Giants. Despite the heat and the 11:05 start...
• 7/4 District On Deck: Game 78: Nationals 9, Giants 3: Jordan Zimmermann can no longer complain that he doesn’t get enough run support. For the second straight start, Zimmermann...
• 7/2 District On Deck: Game 77: Nationals 8, Braves 4: The Nationals learned they’ll be sending at least 2 players to the All-Star Game, but it was a former All-Star, Ryan Zimmerman,...

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse bothered by minor hamstring soreness: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hamstring) went 4-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored against the Atlanta Braves Friday,...[+] June 29, and is 13-for-23 over his last five games. He told manager Davey Johnson during the seventh inning that he was experiencing some tightness in his right hamstring but didn't leave the game until the bottom of the eighth.
• 6/29 RoxPile: Rockies Walk Off, Thanks to … Scutaro?: Rockies 11, Nationals 10, F/11 Well, that was an exciting game, and I was privileged to witness it. I was holding my breath for...
• 6/28 District On Deck: Game 74: Rockies 11, Nationals 10: Scoring 10 runs without ever leading a game is hard enough. Walking off the field beaten after more than four hours is even worse....
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Michael Morse collects three RBIs: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 2-for 5 with one home run and three RBIs against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, June 28....[+]
• 6/28 RoxPile: Rockies Allow Double-Digit Runs to Nats on Consecutive Days: Rockies 5, Nationals 11 Gosh I hope the Rockies can win today. I’m going to the game and it will be my sixth this month....
• 6/28 District On Deck: Game 73: Nationals 11, Rockies 5: That thin Colorado air has been good to the Nationals hitters over the past few days. Washington scored 12 runs on a franchise-best...
• 6/28 Baseball Musings: Western Roundup: The Rangers matched the Angels in wins and runs Wednesday night as they beat Detroit 13-9. It was a good day to be named D. Murphy...
• 6/27 Kings of Kauffman: Trade Bait: Jeff Francoeur: After a resurgent 2011 season, the Royals signed Jeff Francoeur to a two year contract at a total value of $13.5 million. Now,...
• 6/27 District On Deck: Game 72: Nationals 12, Rockies 5: Nothing like a visit to Coors Field and a few innings against a struggling Colorado bullpen to get a slumbering offense going...
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Two with four hitsWashington Nationals SS Ian Desmond and OF Mike Morse each had four hits Tuesday, June 26....[+] Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond and OF Mike Morse each had four hits Tuesday, June 26.
• 6/27 Baseball Musings: The Others Come to Life: The Nationals collect 11 extra base hits, a record since moving to Washington as they beat the Rockies 12-5. A number of players...
• 6/25 District On Deck: Washington Looking For Corner Infield Depth; Activate Mark DeRosa: Despite the pending return of Mark DeRosa from the disabled list*, there are rumblings that the Washington Nationals have started...
• 6/22 Call to the Pen: Buying And Selling: Which Players And Teams Will Continue Or Buck Trends In The Second Half?: As is the case with every season in the history of baseball, there have been plenty of huge surprises as we near the halfway point...
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse asks to be moved down: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse asked to be moved down in the lineup after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday, June 18,...[+] but skipper Davey Johnson told Morse he's fine despite hitting only .211. 'You're not killing the team,' Johnson replied, according to his recollection. 'You're going to be fine. You're going to be carrying us in a minute. I'm not worried. So I don't want you worrying.'
• 6/18 Fanspeak.com: Bigger Return: Brian Roberts or Michael Morse?: By John Manuel: Both local teams in the past two weeks received major additions back to their lineups. Baltimore saw the return...
• 6/17 FanSided: Who's On First - Actually, Who's In First?: Give me parity over dynasty.  Give me the unknown rather than predictability.  You won't find the level of competition seen...
• 6/14 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Sox Swept, Jays Jolted, Now Yanks Await For Key Test: It’s time again for one of those tests the Washington Nationals keep facing this season as they continue to stay above the...
• 6/13 Baseball Musings: Drabek Hurt: On the way home I heard that Kyle Drabek hurt himself while pitching in the fifth. I just watched it. On his second pitch to Michael...
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Delight - 6/10: With Daniel Bard down in Triple-A trying to figure things out with his mechanics, the Boston Red Sox turned to Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Sunday Red Sox Delight - 6/10: With Daniel Bard down in Triple-A trying to figure things out with his mechanics, the Boston Red Sox turned to Daisuke Matsuzaka...
• 6/8 Fire Brand of the American League: The Advanced Scout – Washington NationalsThe Advanced Scout recovers from his Del's Lemonade headache and analyzes the Washington Nationals...
• 6/8 Baseball Musings: Top and Bottom: The Nationals head to Fenway Park for a weekend series with the Red Sox. The teams traded roles, as Washington is the first place...
• 6/6 FanSided: Game 54: Nationals 5, Mets 3: Well, for better or worse there was no late-game drama tonight for the Washington Nationals.  However, with another day comes...
• 6/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse expected to serve as DH in AL parks: Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is expected to use OF Mike Morse as his designated hitter during interleague play in...[+] American League parks.
• 6/2 FanSided: Game 51: Nationals 2, Braves 0: In a game where runs were hard to come by, the Nationals turned to their old standbys -- pitching and defense -- in Saturday's...
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse makes season debut: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) made his regular season debut Saturday, June 2, against the Atlanta Braves. He grounded...[+] out to shortstop in all four of his at-bats.
• 6/2 Baseball Musings: Jesus Battery Powers the Nationals: Baseball Jesus, Stephen Strasburg, showed no ill effects on Saturday as he pitched seven shutout innings against the Nationals....
• 6/1 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Beltran, Angels, Mercedes, Cruz: The Nationals reinstated Michael Morse from the disabled list today in a move that should help the team score a few more runs....
• 6/1 For Baseball Junkies: Knowing Our Roll: Taking a look at our Blog Roll this morning, there are quite a few pieces that I think you'd be interested in. Phillies Nation...

• 5/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse playing the field: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is starting in right field for Single-A Potomac Thursday, May 31, and he could come off...[+] the disabled list Friday, June 1, if he doesn't encounter any setbacks.
• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse close: Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) has been able to swing with no problems but has not been...[+] able to throw with much strength. He'll be the designated hitter with Single-A Potomac Wednesday, May 30, and hopes to play the field Thursday, May 31. 'I'll throw him right out there,' manager Davey Johnson said. 'If he's able to go, I'll throw him in right in the lineup. He might connect, hit one hard. He'll be a welcome addition. Why waste at-bats in Potomac?' Morse is expected to play right field when he returns.
• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could return Friday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) has an 'outside possibility' of returning from the disabled list Friday, June 1, according...[+] to manager Davey Johnson.
• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse plays in first rehab game: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) struck out and walked in his first rain-shortened rehab game at Class A Potomac Tuesday,...[+] May 29.
• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse update: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will play at Class A Potomac Tuesday, May 29, and Wednesday, May 30. He hasn't played...[+] in the field yet, but he could still return Friday, June 1.
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to rehab Monday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will participate in a rehab game at Single-A Potomac Monday, May 28. Morse slugged two...[+] home runs at extended spring training Friday, May 25.
• 5/24 District On Deck: Michael Morse To See Game Action Friday: Progressing towards his eventual return to the Washington lineup, Michael Morse appears set to see live game action starting...
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to play in games starting Friday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will start playing in extended spring training games Friday, May 25, and will go on a...[+] rehab assignment next week. He'll be back from the disabled list no later than June 8.
• 5/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to resume hitting: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) reported to extended spring training Monday, May 21, and will resume hitting Tuesday,...[+] May 22.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse heading for rehab assignment next week: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will head to the team's spring training facilities Monday, May 21, where he'll continue...[+] to see at-bats and work on his throwing. 'I know he's chomping at the bit,' manager Davey Johnson said. 'I was going through the training room today, and he was bouncing a basketball. He was looking for something (the medical staff) would let him do.' Morse hit off a tee again Friday, May 18.
• 5/18 FanSided: MLB Power Rankings: Cleveland Indians rising: The Call to the Pen staff assembled their power rankings and brought them together for another addition of our weekly rankings....
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could be back sooner: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) could return from the disabled list as early as June 1, according to skipper Davey Johnson....[+] Morse is expected to report to Florida next week to receive at-bats in extended spring training, and he will return as the team's cleanup hitter.
• 5/17 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Contract Issues: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (6) Edwin Jackson - It would...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse throws againWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) made 60 throws Wednesday, May 16, and said he felt good....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) made 60 throws Wednesday, May 16, and said he felt good.
• 5/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse ahead of scheduleWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is projected to return in early June instead of late June....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is projected to return in early June instead of late June.
• 5/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse throws: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) made throws from 50 to 60 feet and didn't have any problems Monday, May 14. Morse is...[+] hoping to return in June for Interleague play. 'I think he can DH around the eighth of June, when we go Interleague,' manager Davey Johnson said. 'Hopefully, that will give him a month before he has to throw from the outfield. Hopefully, that injury will heal. If he is throwing well enough in the next three weeks and can hit, he'll be able to play.'
• 5/10 Diamond Rhapsody: Diamond notes Werth mentioning: Four hits first for Nationals rightfielder; Detwiler's 18-inning streak: WERTH IT OR WERTH LESS: Much can be said for Jason Werth's baseball intangibles on the field and in the dugout. In fact, too much...
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse feeling good: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) said he 'feels good' in his recovery from a lat muscle strain. He is hoping to return...[+] in time to serve as the designated hitter in interleague play in early June. Morse isn't sure when he'll be able to start hitting and throwing.
• 5/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse runs stairs: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) ran stairs Tuesday, May 1, as part of his normal routine. He is in a holding pattern...[+] for at least another three weeks.
• 5/1 MLBTradeRumors: Rizzo: No Urgency To Trade For Help Despite Injuries: The Nationals are dealing with a rash of injuries these days, but they still sit atop the NL East with a 14-8 record. Despite...

• 4/29 Full Spectrum Baseball: Line of the Day: Bryce Harper: April 28, 2012: Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals made his long-awaited major league debut, going 1-for-3 with a double...
• 4/28 PaulLebowitz.com: Harper’s Promotion Is Not Just About Playing Baseball: With the injury to Michael Morse, the Nationals have a huge hole in left field. Ryan Zimmerman is on the disabled list with inflammation...
• 4/28 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On Dodgers, O'Malley, Cook, Angels: Here's the latest pair of video news updates from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports... Even once their new ownership group takes...
• 4/28 The Baseball Page: Enter: Bryce Harper:   Will Bryce Harper make a huge splash this season in DC? He’s heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere. The Washington Nationals...
• 4/27 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Breaking News: Zim to DL; Harper Gets Callup: The “Face of the Franchise” and the “Future of the Franchise” will cross paths in Los Angeles on Saturday,...
• 4/20 FanSided: Miami Marlins: Chat with Michael Natelli of District on Deck: As I mentioned in my series preview, I was not able to get in contact in time with someone from the Nationals Fansided site, District...
• 4/20 The Baseball Page: Fantasy Baseball WEEK 4Fantasy Baseball WEEK 4...
• 4/17 District On Deck: Game 11: Nationals 6, Astros 2: Who needs Michael Morse when you have Steven Lombardozzi?Game 11: Nationals 6, Astros 2 - District on Deck - District on Deck...
• 4/16 Baseball Musings: Rest for Morse: Michael Morse will miss significant time with a lat injury. Dr. James Andrews told him he needed rest, however, not surgery. Surgery...
• 4/16 Yankees Fans Unite: Travel Day: The first full week of baseball of the 2012 season is in the books.  Injuries, bad breaks, unlikely comebacks, and parity were...
• 4/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse update: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) suffered the same type of lat injury that Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy dealt with,...[+] which means Morse strained the tendon that connects the muscle to the underside of his shoulder. Morse and the initially feared the worst, that he'd have to undergo surgery and be sidelined nine to 12 months.
• 4/15 FanSided: Content Recap: April 9 - 15: The past week, the surging Washington Nationals won a road series against the New York Mets and their home opening series against...
• 4/14 The Baseball Page: Fantasy Baseball Week 2 (4/9 – 4/15)the week in review for fantasy baseball...
• 4/13 Tyler's Think Tank: MLB Hot or Not: One Week In: With a full week of baseball in the books, let's take a look at one team, batter, and pitcher playing well, and not so well. 3...
• 4/13 Call to the Pen: Michael Morse Shut Down for Six Weeks: The Washington Nationals had been expecting Michael Morse to rejoin their lineup in the not too distant future as he recovered...
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | No surgery for Mike Morse: Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said there is no viable surgical option for OF Mike...[+] Morse (lat). He will be shut down for six weeks before resuming rehab.
• 4/11 District On Deck: Morse Suffers Setback; Wont Play in Home Opener: Nationals starting left fielder Michael Morse won’t be in the lineup for the home opener as the team had hoped. Before Tuesday...
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse's results sent to Dr. James Andrews: The Washington Nationals have sent OF Mike Morse's (lat) test results to be examined by renowned Dr. James Andrews. This course...[+] of action indicates that surgery is an option for Morse.
• 4/10 MetsToday.com: Mets Game 4: Loss to Nationals: Nationals 6 Mets 2 Well, you can’t win ‘em all. This loss crushes the Mets’ chances for a 162-0 season. But...
• 4/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse not bothered while hitting: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) isn't feeling pain when he hits, and he was 5-for-12 with a home run and double in his...[+] rehab games. However, he was unable to reach the shortstop from left field Monday, April 9, and it worsened as the game went on. Morse visited with a specialist in New York over the weekend.
• 4/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse out indefinitely: Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse (lat) felt some soreness while throwing Monday, April 9, and was re-examined. He will not return...[+] from the disabled list Thursday, April 12, and is out indefinitely.
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse likely to return Thursday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is slated to play nine innings with Single-A Hagerstown Monday, April 9, and Tuesday,...[+] April 10, before rejoining the team for their home opener Thursday, April 12. 'I don't see any sense in rushing him up here,' manager Davey Johnson said. 'I think it's going to get colder up here Wednesday. I would just as soon him not make the trip, stay there and get treatment, then be ready to go Thursday. And it depends how he does today and tomorrow.'
• 4/9 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Nats fall to Cubs, Open Series with Mets: The Nationals closed out their first series of the 2012 season with a 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, falling to 2-1 on the season....
• 4/9 MetsToday.com: Mets vs. Nationals Quick Preview: A quick rundown on what’s new with the Nats … Pitching The Nationals added lefty Gio Gonzalez and righty Edwin Jackson...
• 4/7 MLBTradeRumors: East Notes: Stewart, Red Sox, Oswalt, Rays, Nats: Links out of the AL and NL East ... Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters, including Marc Carig of the Star Ledger,...
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse meeting with specialist: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is scheduled to meet with a specialist in New York Saturday, April 7, to receive treatment...[+] for his lat injury. He is expected to return to his rehab assignment Sunday, April 8. Manager Davey Johnson said the meeting with the specialist is not a big deal.
• 4/3 Tyler's Think Tank: 2011 All Breakout Team (NL): C Miguel Montero (4.5 bWAR) Arizona's backstop has had trouble staying on the field, but as he showed last year (his age 27...

• 3/30 Full Spectrum Baseball: Finding Keepers: Washington NationalsAfter years of mediocrity, the Washington Nationals are finally starting to generate some buzz....
• 3/30 C70 At The Bat: Playing Pepper 2012: Washington Nationals: In 2009, I decided to get a feel for other teams around baseball by asking bloggers for those teams some questions about their...
• 3/30 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals: The Nationals could contend for the first time since moving to Washington after obtaining two above-average starting pitchers...
• 3/30 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Hamilton, Reds, Francis, Rays, Nady: Wednesday night linkage.. Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said that it will be "miraculous" if he and the club come to...
• 3/23 High Heat Stats: Stat Challenge scoring and projections: Every fantasy league has different rules, and here’s how FanDuel.com scores it for hitters: 1B = 1pt 2B = 2pts 3B = 3pts...
• 3/23 High Heat Stats: Stat Challenge scoring and projections: Every fantasy league has different rules, and here’s how FanDuel.com scores it for hitters: 1B = 1pt 2B = 2pts 3B = 3pts...
• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse hopes to resume activities: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is hoping to resume baseball activities at some point next week, and he'll attempt to...[+] throw first.
• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | More on Mike Morse: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) is unlikely to feel the effects of his platelet-rich plasma injection for four to six...[+] weeks, but the shot won't hinder his recovery from his injury. 'In this scenario, they're just throwing everything that they can at it to speed up the healing process,' Dr. Dennis Cardone said. 'The beauty of PRP is, there's no risk. Whether it will quicken the recovery process is in question – very much in question. But it wouldn't hold him out otherwise.' The team is hoping the injection strengthens Morse's lat muscle in the long run.
• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse runs: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) ran stairs Friday, March 23, and he seems to be improving, and the team is now optimistic...[+] that he'll have a shot of playing on opening day. 'He's feeling good,' Rizzo said. 'He's bouncing around the clubhouse. I feel good about where he's at. I feel good about opening day, just seeing him in the clubhouse today. I feel good about him opening day, and if not opening day, soon thereafter. That's the way he looks to me.'
• 3/22 FantasySportsKings.com: 2012 Outfield PreviewThe outfield position has a lot to offer fantasy owners.  10 outfield-eligible players hit 30 or more home runs in......
• 3/22 Baseball Musings: Morse Injected: Michael Morse is likely to start the season on the disabled list after receiving a plasma injection: Johnson also said he believes...
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse running out of time: Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said OF Mike Morse (lat) is in danger of not being ready for the season opener. Johnson...[+] believes Morse had a platelet-rich plasma injection recently.
• 3/21 The Baseball Page: 2012 Fantasy Baseball NL-Only Outfielder Rankings2012 Fantasy Baseball NL-Only Outfielder Rankings...
• 3/21 Baseball Musings: Team Offense, Washington Nationals: An improved OBP by Ian Desmond would help the Nationals offense in 2012. Photo: Cliff Welch/Icon SMI The series on team offense...
• 3/18 MLBTradeRumors: NL East Notes: Phillies, Harper, Martinez: Earlier today, we learned the Nationals signed outfielder/first baseman Xavier Nady to a minor league contract, adding insurance...
• 3/18 Baseball Musings: Morse Worse: The Nationals shut down Mike Morse: Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse, who strained his right lat muscle earlier this...
• 3/12 Baseball Press: Dr. Lineup: Notes on the Pirates, Nationals & Twins: Alex Presley is likely to bat leadoff for the Bucs in 2012. (Icon SMI)Although the results and statistics don't count, spring...
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse returnsWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) returned to the lineup Monday, March 12....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) returned to the lineup Monday, March 12.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse had injection: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) received a cortisone injection in his strained right lat muscle Saturday, March 10. He...[+] doesn't think he'll be in danger of re-injuring his lat. 'There's still no rush,' Morse said. 'I could go out there and throw and play, and if I hurt myself it might still affect me when the season starter.'
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could play Monday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) hopes to return to the lineup as the designated hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals...[+] Monday, March 12.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to resume throwing: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) shagged balls Friday, March 9, and is hoping to resume a throwing program Saturday, March...[+] 10, and playing in minor league games Sunday, March 11. His workout program will include soft tossing.
• 3/9 The Baseball Page: Fantasy Baseball 2012: Who to Draft and Who to Avoid Drafting: Offense EditionWho to Draft and Who to Avoid Drafting for 2012 Fantasy Baseball...
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse feeling betterWashington Nationals 1B Mike Morse (lat) is feeling better but isn't sure when he'll play in minor league games....[+] Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse (lat) is feeling better but isn't sure when he'll play in minor league games.
• 3/8 Through The Fence Baseball: Fantasy Baseball Focus: National League outfielders: Editor’s Note: Fantasy Baseball Focus is a breakdown of each league, position by position. Each team receives a fantasy...
• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse update: Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will probably play in a minor league game for at-bats in the...[+] next few days.
• 3/7 The Golden Sombrero: Planting My Flag: Fantasy analysts are always talking about players that they are “planting their flags in” (Am I supposed to feel dirty when...
• 3/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse not worried about lat strain: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) said he is not worried about his lat strain, and he is confident he can return in a few...[+] days. 'I'm not worried,' Morse said. 'And I get worried. It's early. There's plenty of time to get going.' He plans to take batting practice over the next few days, and he expects to return to throwing and playing in games later this week.
• 3/6 Full Spectrum Baseball: DOs and DONTs: Washington Nationals: Washington finished the 2011 season just a game below .500 for the first time since the Nationals came into existence just before...
• 3/6 Through The Fence Baseball: Spring training notes: Hamilton, Morse, Chipper: Are you ready for some baseball? This guy, in particular, is stoked for baseball to start. Even better: I’m counting the...
• 3/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse has lat strain: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse was pulled from the spring lineup Tuesday, March 6, with a right lat strain. He is listed as...[+] day-to-day, but it's an injury that could keep him out for an extended period of time.
• 3/6 MLB Dirt: 11 Bold Predictions for 2012: A lot of writers over at Fangraphs have been launching their “10 Bold predictions for 2012” and I have enjoyed it and like...
• 3/6 Fragile Freddy's: Freddy 30 to 1: Number 20 - Washington Nationals: For this year’s forecast I will look at each team on a daily basis.  I think you will find the format pretty self-explanatory.Note...
• 3/6 MLBTradeRumors: Analyzing The 2013-14 MLB Free Agent Class: We're always looking ahead here at MLBTR, hence our recent publication of the 2013-14 free agent class.  These players project...

• 2/29 Through The Fence Baseball: Team-wins over/under analysis: NL East: The Phillies are still the class of the division, but the Braves, Marlins and Nationals are stocked with young talent and should...
• 2/28 More Mariners: Mariners Hope Mike Carp can Solve Left Field Woes: Mariners Hope Mike Carp can Solve Left Field WoesMike Carp will play left field for the Mariners. It sounds like minor news. It’s...
• 2/27 MLBTradeRumors: Top 2014 MLB Free Agents: Extensions have a way of thinning the free agent herd.  The latest star player off the board is Nationals third baseman Ryan...
• 2/26 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals, Zimmerman Agree To Extension: 9:19am: The team option for an additional year is worth $24MM, tweets Mark Zuckerman of NatsInsider.com. 9:13am: Zimmerman's...
• 2/25 FantasySportsKings.com: 2012 First Base PreviewChances are pretty good that the first overall pick in your fantasy league will be a first baseman. The best......
• 2/25 The Golden Sombrero: Liveblogging My 1st Mock Draft of 2012: All fantasy baseball players begin jonesing for a fix after the New Year kicks off.  I cannot be excluded from this group. I...
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Two yet to make presence known: Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse and OF Xavier Paul are the only position players yet to show at the team's spring training...[+] complex.
• 2/20 More Mariners: Mariners Justin Smoak Needs To Breakout: Mariners Justin Smoak Needs To BreakoutThe Mariners don’t have much offense. They basically have none. Cue in Justin Smoak...
• 2/19 Baseball Press: Spring Training Stats Can Mean Something: Some saw Michael Morse's 2011 breakout coming. (Icon SMI)Spring training is right around the corner, and fantasy owners everywhere...
• 2/17 Roto Think Tank: Math/Schmath: Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder fled the National League for the DH-friendlier confines of the American League. There is panic...
• 2/17 Baseball Reality Tour: Thoughts on the NL East: On an evening subway ride and a couple lonely bar stools, recently, I wrote about my feelings (about the NL East)...Philadelphia...
• 2/17 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Who Had The Better Offseason, Marlins Or Nats?: The NL East was the most improved division in baseball this winter and it was almost entirely due to the efforts of just two...
• 2/13 Through The Fence Baseball: Top five 2011-2012 offseason winners: With February here and Valentine’s Day approaching, a handful teams have the opportunity to express love for their new...
• 2/10 MLBTradeRumors: Latest At RotoAuthority.com: There's lots of fantasy baseball content at MLBTR's sister site, RotoAuthority.com. Here are some recent highlights...  Steve...
• 2/10 MLBTradeRumors: Extensions That Don't Extend Team Control: Major League teams have agreed to 20 offseason extensions so far this winter, as MLBTR's Extension Tracker shows. Nine of those...
• 2/8 Ramblings of Baseball: RomoBall Fantasy Preview – Fifth Edition (41-50): Sometimes fantasy logic is simple. The DH rule helps AL lineups turn over more than NL lineups over the course of the season....
• 2/7 Through The Fence Baseball: Top five 2011-2012 offseason winners: With February here and Valentine’s Day approaching, a handful teams have the opportunity to express love for their new...
• 2/6 FantasySportsKings.com: 2012 NL East Preview – Sleepers and ProspectsThe NL East is shaping up to be one of the most exciting divisions in all of baseball in 2012.......
• 2/6 Ramblings of Baseball: RomoBall Fantasy Preview – Fourth Edition (31-40): Fantasy owners who always draft the feel-good stories rarely claim the big prize. Playing to win means you may not always want...
• 2/3 The Writer's Journey: 2012 Topps for trade: I knew I wouldn’t be able to hold out for long. Out of a Target blaster and four loose packs, I only have a handful of cards...
• 2/2 FantasySportsKings.com: NL First Base RankingsFirst base has always been the deepest position in fantasy baseball. There are always 20 to 25 first basemen that......
• 2/2 District On Deck: Early Thoughts on What to Expect from Michael Morse: Michael Morse has taken a long, unconventional path to success, and has overcome a myriad of obstacles to reach where he is now....
• 2/1 Close Call: Davey Johnson wants Bryce Harper to start on Opening...: Davey Johnson wants Bryce Harper to start on Opening Day According to Jon Heyman of CBS, Nationals manager Davey Johnson wants...
• 2/1 District On Deck: Which Nationals will pleasantly surprise us in 2012?: One of the best — and sometimes worst — things about baseball is its unpredictability. Every season, teams and players...

• 1/31 Marlin Maniac: NL East Preview: Left Field: Left field is an interesting position in the National League. The position has a lot of talent, some of that is unproven, and...
• 1/26 The Golden Sombrero: Top 50 Prospects: #7 – Anthony Rendon: #7 Anthony Rendon Washington Nationals DOB: 6/6/1990 Pre-2011 Rank: N/A ETA: 2013 Rendon was our top guy going into the 2011 draft,...
• 1/26 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On **** Uehara, Orioles, Jackson: A look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.. Kosuke **** wants to remain in the majors, according to a source...
• 1/25 The Daily Catch: No Prince Fielder, Now What?: This article is courtesy of our friends at The Nats Blog Written by: William Yoder When the Detroit Tigers came out of nowhere...
• 1/25 Baseball Musings: Cespedes Available: Here’s a scene from a baseball front office: Owner: Prince Fielder was our last hope. GM: No, there is another. Yoenis Cespedes,...
• 1/24 The "Mc" Effect: Detroit Offers Free Buffet; Fielder Is A Tiger: The wait has finally come to an end. Prince Fielder is officially out of the National League Central.This isn't something we...
• 1/24 Close Call: Nationals give Michael Morse 2-year extension The Nationals...: Nationals give Michael Morse 2-year extension The Nationals signed slugging first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse to a 2-year,...
• 1/24 MLBTradeRumors: Prince Fielder Talks May Conclude Today: There's something close to a final four for Prince Fielder at this point in the sweepstakes for the free agent first baseman....
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse salary breakdown: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse will make $3.25 million this year and $6.75 million in 2013 as part of his two-year deal. He...[+] will receive a signing bonus of $500,000.
• 1/23 Chicken Fried Baseball: Fielder’s Leverage Weakening?: player id matches. Leave this as is or search for "results=" to select a desired player/id pairing. You...
• 1/22 District On Deck: Michael Morse Signed to Two Year Contract; Signing Will Impact Prince Fielder Pursuit: The Nationals have announced that 1B/LF Michael Morse has signed a 2-year, $10.5m extension, which buys out his last two years...
• 1/22 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/15/12 - 1/21/12: Let's take a look back at a busy week here at MLBTR.. The Rangers agreed to sign Yu Darvish to a six-year deal in the...
• 1/22 The Daily Catch: The Cool Story of Michael Morse: This article is courtesy of our friends at The Flagrant Fan Written by: William Tasker Close your eyes if you will and picture...
• 1/21 PaulLebowitz.com: Managers/GMs on the 2012 Hotseat: It’s never too early to talk about who might be in trouble in the front office and dugout. Let’s take a look. — Jack...
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse contract update: Updating a previous report, the Washington Nationals signed OF Mike Morse to a two-year, $10.5 million deal Friday, Jan. 20. The...[+] deal will be finalized when he passes a physical.
• 1/20 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Extend Michael Morse: The Nationals announced that they agreed to sign Michael Morse to a contract extension. They agreed to the extension before...
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Multi-year deal for Mike Morse: The Washington Nationals agreed to a multi-year deal with OF Mike Morse to avoid arbitration Friday, Jan. 20. Financial terms...[+] were not disclosed.
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Filing Numbers: Many players avoided arbitration today, but dozens of others exchanged figures with their teams in anti**** of hearings. Most...
• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse, John Lannan file for arbitration: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse and SP John Lannan have filed for salary arbitration. Morse is asking for $5 million with the...[+] team countering at $3.5 million. Lannan filed at $5.7 million and Washington countered at $5 million.
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: Remaining Unsigned Arbitration Eligible Players: The dust appears to be settling from today's arbitration agreement madness.  A few more settlements may trickle in, but at the...
• 1/15 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: 1/8/2012 - 1/14/2012: There was plenty of news last week, but the sturdy writing team here at MLBTR still managed to pump out some interested original...
• 1/15 MLBTradeRumors: Gonzalez, Nationals Agree To Five-Year Extension: 3:01pm: Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports (on Twitter) that the deal is worth $42MM, and the two option years could raise...
• 1/14 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Still In On Fielder, Out On Cespedes: The Nationals continue to be in on the Prince Fielder sweepstakes, although the club is not willing to give him a ten-year deal...
• 1/11 District On Deck: Michael Morse, Potential Extension Candidate: For much of the offseason the guys over at MLBTR have taken a look at a number of possible candidates for contract extensions...
• 1/10 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Michael Morse: Michael Morse's emergence for the Nationals began in 2010, when he hit 15 home runs in a half-season.  Given the chance to play...
• 1/7 District On Deck: Could Marlon Byrd fill the center field void?: I remember a time when Marlon Byrdwas a fan favorite in Washington. Although Byrd’s numbers were less than overwhelming...
• 1/6 Phillies Nation: Cubs Trade Boosts Nats’ Chances for Fielder: In a move that increases the Nationals’ odds of signing Prince Fielder — thereby decreasing the Phillies’ chances of...
• 1/6 Fanspeak.com: Nationals Need To “Follow The Money”:   Earlier this week Fox Sports Ken Rosenthal suggested that when it comes to the Prince Fielder rumors you should ‘Follow...
• 1/2 District On Deck: Should Washington have serious interest in Prince Fielder?: Update, 9:58 PM: Mark Zuckerman now has a new post up addressing the issue. He gets a little more in depth about where the rumors...
• 1/2 The Daily Catch: Report: Nationals Favorite to Sign Prince Fielder: This article is courtesy of our friends at The Nats Blog Written by: Joe Drugan After conflicting report after conflicting report,...
• 1/2 Baseball Musings: Kilgore on Fielder: Adam Kilgore does a good job of putting the Prince Fielder to Washington rumors in perspective. I like this Scott Boras quote...

• 12/31 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Tyler Clippard: The Washington Nationals are clearly a team on the rise, combining a young rotation (Jordan Zimmermann, Stephen Strasburg, Gio...
• 12/30 District On Deck: Addressing Center Field: Part 2 – The Free Agent Market: This is Part 2 of our look at the potential options available that could help address the center field need currently facing the...
• 12/30 Fanspeak.com: Why I Wouldn’t Read Too Much Into Mike Rizzo’s Statements::   First I want to preface this by saying I have no problem with a G.M. being cagey, or stretching the truth in his public...
• 12/30 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Darvish, Bailey, Pineda: On this date in 1935, a left-hander named Sanford Braun was born in Brooklyn. He went on to throw a perfect game, win three Cy...
• 12/27 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligible Extension Candidates: From Matt Moore to Chris Carpenter, extensions for players not eligible for arbitration happen all the time.  More commonly,...
• 12/26 SoDo Mojo: Speaking Of Marinerisms: Langerhans Vs Morse, Did Zduriencik Make A Bad Call?: Nothing, and I repeat, nothing beats having a cup of coffee and a movie on a lazy morning the day after Christmas. Just a really...
• 12/11 District On Deck: A Posnanskian-like Proposal, Should Washington Pursue Colorado’s Eric Young: While much of the Nationals’ focus this winter has revolved around center field and the starting rotation, one additional area...
• 12/8 Phillies Nation: Mystery Team Enters Pujols Derby: On Wednesday night, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Marlins, as expected, had withdrawn from the running to...
• 12/7 The Daily Catch: Culture Change In NL East: The AL East has been the power division in baseball for over a decade.  They have had the epic battles between Red Sox and Yankees,...
• 12/1 Brotherly Glove: Very Scary, Very Quickly: Watch Those Nats: The Phillies are the current NL East kings, and while preseason odds will likely point to a sixth consecutive division title,...
• 12/1 District On Deck: Who needs a Fielder when you can have a Hammer?: As mentioned in my Mark DeRosa article earlier this week, first baseman Chris Marrero suffered a torn hamstring a few weeks ago...

• 11/27 Fragile Freddy's: Freddy's Two-a-Days: Washington Nationals: 80-81, 3rd place, 21.5 GBFragile Freddy’s “Two A Days” series concludes today with the Washington Nationals.  Each...
• 11/22 Fanspeak.com: 3 Moves The Nationals Need To Make
• 11/18 District On Deck: What to do with Jesus Flores? Is Houston an option?: My oh my oh my…. Jesus, what shall we do with you? We should give you a chance to start. I hear the Astros calling, and they’re...
• 11/17 Baseball Reality Tour: Thoughts on the NL East: On an evening subway ride and a couple lonely bar stools, recently, I wrote about my feelings (about the NL East)... Philadelphia...
• 11/15 Phillies Nation: Aggressive Marlins Could Make NL East Tough in ’12: The Nationals have slowly become the chic NL East sleeper, thanks to a series of impactful high-round draft picks (Stephen Strasburg,...
• 11/10 Mastersball.com: Fallacy, Fun and Folly of November Drafts - Part 1: Fallacy is defined by the dictionary as a misleading notion based on inaccurate facts or invalid reasoning. In a nuts**** that’s...
• 11/7 Call to the Pen: Picks of the Pen: "Class of '11, guys! Friends forever!!" You were probably too distracted by the majesty of ambiguous statements about...

• 10/20 MLBTradeRumors: Rizzo On LaRoche, Zimmerman, Johnson, Harper: The Nationals are looking to contend in 2012 after finishing the 2011 season with an 80-81 record. GM Mike Rizzo discussed his...
• 10/18 Bleeding Yankee Blue: WHY CURTIS GRANDERSON CONTINUES TO IMPRESS: Just when you thought Curtis Granderson couldn’t be any cooler, he does something else to impress. Now comes word from Mark...
• 10/15 El Maquino: NYJER MORGAN: PROPHET: > “Sheet!!! Letz take tha series!!! And put tha birds 2 rest!!!” Ah, September 6.  The Cards were 7 1/2 back...
• 10/13 B-R Blog: Lance Berkman & Jacoby Ellsbury are comeback players of the year: Lance Berkman and Jacoby Ellsbury have each been awarded their league's comeback player of the year award. Those 2 guys were among...
• 10/10 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals: The Nationals aim to add an outfield bat and a starting pitcher this offseason, which might be enough to vault them into contention...
• 10/3 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time: Tyler Clippard, Jordan Zimmermann Second time:...

• 9/14 MetsToday.com: Mets Game 149: Loss to Nationals: Nationals 2 Mets 0 With this loss, the Mets have been officially eliminated from postseason competition. Additionally, the Nationals...
• 9/13 MLBTradeRumors: What Lies Ahead For ACES: Last month, we took a look at the upcoming offseason for the Boras Corporation.  Today I'll take a look at ACES, an agency...
• 9/8 The Golden Sombrero: Golden Sombrero: Mike Morse:   Bottom 1: Michael Morse struck out swinging against Ted Lilly Bottom 2: struck out swinging against Lilly Bottom 5: flied...
• 9/7 MLBTradeRumors: Where The Market For Pujols & Fielder Stands: With three weeks to go in the regular season, it’s clear that Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder will be the most tempting free...
• 9/5 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Kuroda & His Mustache Fall to Nationals, 7-2: Through the first 109 starts of Hiroki Kuroda‘s career in America, he’d never once allowed three homers in a game....
• 9/4 NY Baseball Digest: Parnell and BABIP, Bill Buckner on Curb, Second Spitter, Jesus Montero and Marketing of the Future: Check out this blurb from a piece by Andy McCullough in the Star Ledger about Bobby Parnell: Few Mets have experienced patches...
• 9/2 Up Along First: **** solid as Met bats come alive early, beat Nats 7-3: The Mets knew coming into this game that they had to score early off Ross Detwiler. The Nationals have a bullpen ERA of 3.26,...
• 9/2 Up Along First: Series preview: at Nationals: The Mets start a three-game series in Washington tonight against the Nationals. Here are the pitching matchups: Tonight- 7:05...
• 9/1 Braves Journal: Braves 5, Nats 2: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 01, 2011 – ESPN. The Braves actually won a series...

• 8/31 Braves Journal: Braves 3, Nats 1: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 31, 2011 – ESPN. Well, the Derek Lowe of late 2010...
• 8/29 The Beanball: Could Brent Lillibridge Be The New Michael Morse?: After two consecutive years of double-digit homeruns, Michael Morse of the Washington Nationals became a household name–at...
• 8/25 NY Baseball Digest: Flanagan’s Death Provides Perspective, Reyes and the Nationals, Kiddie Rotation, Mets Deserve Sarge Treatment: Any time the sports community experiences death there’s talk about putting the game in perspective. Often, the human competitive...
• 8/24 Baseball Reality Tour: Checking in on the National League MVP Race: So far this season, I haven't read an article discussing NL MVP candidates, but I've heard chatter for Matt Kemp, Justin Upton,...
• 8/24 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Don't Intend To Pursue Prince Fielder: The Nationals don't intend to go after Prince Fielder once he reaches free agency, a team source told MLB.com's Bill Ladson....
• 8/23 MLB Dirt: Anyone Remember Chris Marrero?: Be completely honest, does anyone know who Chris Marrero is? Ok, most do, but how many of those that answered “yes”...
• 8/16 B-R Blog: How Many Players Would Have 95 RBI in Ryan Howard’s Opportunities?:   Here's a fun exercise to follow up on Sean's NYT piece about Ryan Howard (and his radio interview today)... It seems to...
• 8/10 Through The Fence Baseball: The Heat Index: First Baseman Rankings: My sincerest apologies for not writing an article last week. Life happened and I wasn’t able to write. This week’s...
• 8/9 MLBTradeRumors: Rosenthal On Tigers, Pirates, Kipnis, Mayberry: Arizona GM Kevin Towers tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that he believes a big part of the D’Backs’ turnaround comes from...
• 8/5 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Pence, Ubaldo, Rangers: Five years ago today, the Rangers walked Vladimir Guerrero four times in five plate appearances in their 10-3 win over the Angels....
• 8/4 Pitchers Hit Eighth: A Letter From a Generic Nationals Fan: Prior to departing for vacation in the nation’s capitol city, I did a significant amount of preliminary research about...

• 7/26 Dropped Strike Three: Five Guys I Think Are For Real: Matt Joyce - OF - Tampa Bay RaysWhile Sam Fuld started the season as one of the hottest players in baseball, Matt Joyce is the...
• 7/26 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Fan Pack Challenge: Washington Nationals: No pocket schedule. No stickers. But some cool stuff nonetheless. The Nationals shipped two packages to me instead of one…not...
• 7/23 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Notes: Morse, Desmond, Livan, Marquis: Michael Morse could be "the biggest bargain in baseball," writes Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post.  Morse, earning just...
• 7/20 Up Along First: NL East roundup: Marlins lose, Nats edged, Braves crushed, Phils win: The Mets won last night, which you can read about here, but here is a summary of some other NL East action: Padres 4, Marlins...
• 7/19 Crashburn Alley: Ryan Howard Sitting on Career-Lows: Ryan Howard went 0-for-4 last night in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs, just a small part of the Phillies’ collective...
• 7/18 Up Along First: NL East roundup: Braves dominate, Marlins edged by Cubs: Braves 11, Nationals 1 Notes: The number that umps out at you for this game is the number of errors committed by the Nationals....
• 7/18 COSFBA: The Knurve To Say: Second Half Guarantees: This week, I have The Knurve to Say... …the following eight things will happen in the second half! Matt Kemp ends the year...
• 7/12 Fanspeak.com: Does a Laynce Nix For B.J. Upton Swap Work:
• 7/4 Through The Fence Baseball: McCutchen snub should fuel Pirates down the stretch: I don’t think I need to elaborate very much on one of the biggest stories to come out of the release of the NL All-Star...
• 7/4 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: McCutchen, Karstens and the MLB All-Star Game: When TBS unveiled the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star teams before the games on Sunday there was a pretty good sense among...
• 7/1 Brotherly Glove: NL All-Star Pitchers Selections: Yesterday, Corey and I each rolled out our NL All-Star batter selections. Many of the selections were similar, as the senior circuit...
• 7/1 The "Mc" Effect: Pirates vs. Nationals Series Preview: After winning their 3rd consecutive series, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 41-39 as they head into a 4-game set with the Washington...

• 6/25 For Baseball Junkies: Jim Riggleman: Why Now, Jim?: I want you to close your eyes... Picture this- you are on a tour of the Sahara desert when you black out... Drugged, mugged and...
• 6/23 Brotherly Glove: Mariners Cannot Capitalize in the Capitol, Riggleman quits anyway:     The Seattle Mariners have a lot to think about on the long flight home from the other Washington after losing 1-0...
• 6/23 Baseball Musings: Can’t Give Away an Out: In an 0-0 tie in the bottom of the ninth, Mike Morse singles leading off the inning. The Nationals try to sacrifice twice to try...
• 6/23 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: The New & Improved James Loney: On April 25 in Florida, James Loney went 1-4, with Jonathan Broxton blowing the lead in large part due to Jamey Carroll‘s...
• 6/21 Baseball Musings: Line to the League: Brandon League just took a line drive off the calf of his right leg. After making some pitches, the Mariners took him out of the...
• 6/20 Yankees Daily: Danny Espinosa Should Be an All-Star: Question: Who leads all National League second basemen in fWAR? Go ahead, take a quick guess. The answer is Rickie Weeks, who...
• 6/18 Baseball Musings: Mike Spikes: Mike Morse follows a Ryan Zimmerman double with a home run down the rightfield line in the bottom of the sixth to give the Nationals...
• 6/18 B-R Blog: Mike Morse is a run-producer (really!): Mike Morse has played in the big leagues every year since 2005. Granted, he's never appeared in 100 games in any one season. That's...
• 6/16 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Pennington's value has risen now that he's batting second. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under...
• 6/15 Baseball Musings: Morse God: Michael Morse, at age 29, is finally playing every day and making some noise. He hit a double and two home runs as the Nationals...
• 6/15 Crashburn Alley: Josh Willingham: Proceed With Caution: The following is a guest post from Jeff Barnes. I consider him a must-follow on Twitter. Ever since Jayson Werth took his talents...
• 6/8 22gigantes.com: Cain subdues Nats with arm -- and bat: Cain does it with his arm... Sometimes, if you want something done, you've got to do it yourself. When it comes to run support...
• 6/8 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Dillon Gee's early success is worth attention in NL-only leagues. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some...
• 6/7 Fanspeak.com: Nationals Win Big On Day One of the Draft: Part 1
• 6/7 22gigantes.com: Giants beat Nats in 13 innings; Lincecum gets 1,000th career strikeout: Lincecum racks up career strikeout number 1,000 in the 2nd inning. Freddy Sanchez lined a two-out single to right in the...
• 6/6 Baseball Musings: Smoked and Smokin’: Tim Lincecum allowed a home run to Mike Morse in the second inning, but he’s recorded five of his first six outs via the...
• 6/6 22gigantes.com: Series preview: WAS (26-33) at SF (33-26): BREAKING NEWS: AT&T Park will be the site of a soccer match this week. OK, well no it won't, but it might feel like it...
• 6/6 B-R Blog: Random Recap for Sunday, June 5: Washington 9, Arizona 4 (11 innings): In a game that featured 5 hit batsmen and a pair of manager/pitcher ejections, 4 things...
• 6/5 Baseball Musings: Blowin’ in the Win: Both the Nationals and Mariners blew leads late, but both came back to win their games Sunday afternoon. Seattle led the Rays...
• 6/3 MLB Fantasy Recon: FB Recond Original: Some Power And A Dud: Michael Morse (1B, OF Washington Nationals)Michael Morse has shown decent pop lately, with a serviceable average. 1B is deep,...
• 6/3 Baseball Musings: Morse Glowed: Mike Morse held a lot of potential during his career, but injuries often sidelined him. Now an injury to Adam LaRoche allowed...
• 6/2 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: AL-only owners should take a chance on Josh Outman. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar"...
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse extends hitting streak: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 1-for-3 with a walk to extend his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, June 1. He is...[+] hitting .301 this year.
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Jim Riggleman praises Mike Morse: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has praised OF Mike Morse for his defense at first base in the absence of 1B Adam LaRoche...[+] (shoulder). Morse has started 10 straight games at first base. He can also play third base, but because of the team's depth at the position, he is likely to stay at first base and in the outfield.
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse has three-hit game: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two RBIs Tuesday, May 31, against the Philadelphia...[+] Phillies in another start at first base in place of 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder).

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three hit solo home runs: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse, 2B Danny Espinosa and OF Laynce Nix each hit solo home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies...[+] Monday, May 30.
• 5/29 B-R Blog: American League left fielders are terrible so far: Reader Eddy E. wrote in with this gem: Split G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB BAbip tOPS+ ▴ sOPS+ as LF 706...
• 5/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse hits walk-off HR: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday, May 27, against...[+] the San Diego Padres.
• 5/27 Baseball Musings: Dueces Wild: The Washington Nationals hit two solo home runs while John Lannan allowed two hits and two walks in 7 2/3 innings as the Padres...
• 5/27 Fanspeak.com: Nats Should Look To Move Coffey Quickly
• 5/27 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Mixed Leagues: New full-timer Mike Morse is slugging for the Nats. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar"...
• 5/26 COSFBA: Fantasy Baseball News and Notes from May 25th, 2011: Here are some fantasy baseball-relevant tidbits and notes I picked up from box scores and recaps from games played on May 25th,...
• 5/26 COSFBA: Waiver Saviors: Who's Hot and Available: This edition of Waiver Saviors is not a celebrity gossip edition. There will be no Kardashians mentioned unless one of them is...
• 5/26 B-R Blog: Wednesday wrap-up: Twins, Greinke, Loney, Crawford, and more: (Here is John Autin's wrap for the earlier Wednesday games.) I’m filing this early, since I have a “Night at the Smithsonian”...
• 5/25 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Chris Denorfia will have plenty of at-bats in San Diego. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the...
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse homers again: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse hit his third home run in as many days in a losing effort Wednesday, May 25. He has gone deep...[+] five times and knocked in 12 runs in six career games at Miller Park. Morse went 1-for-4 with one run scored, three RBIs and three strikeouts.
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse hits a slamWashington Nationals 1B Mike Morse hit a grand slam Tuesday, May 24....[+] Washington Nationals 1B Mike Morse hit a grand slam Tuesday, May 24.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Have options at first base: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is likely to see the most time at first base with 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) on the disabled...[+] list. However, OFs Jerry Hairston Jr. and Matt Stairs could also be options. OF Rick Ankiel (wrist), who is currently on the disabled list, will start taking ground balls at first base.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Adam LaRoche out: Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) is not in the lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, May 23. OF Mike Morse...[+] is starting in his place.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel to begin rehab assignment: Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg Monday, May 23, and could...[+] replace 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) at first base when he returns. LaRoche is not traveling with the team as they play the Milwaukee Brewers and will undergo tests on his left shoulder. OF Mike Morse is likely to see most of the starts at first base if LaRoche is forced to the disabled list.
• 5/21 Fanspeak.com: Washington Nationals trade targets
• 5/19 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Ryan Ludwick is finally shaking out of his slump. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar"...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel takes BP: Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel (wrist) took batting practice for the first time Monday, May 16, since being injured and did...[+] not have any problems. He will repeat the step Tuesday, May 17, and will then be sent on a rehab assignment. Ankiel will most likely return as the center fielder, with OF Roger Bernadina shifting to left field. OFs Laynce Nix and Mike Morse are currently forming a platoon in left field.
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse in starting lineup: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is in the starting lineup Monday, May 16, and is batting sixth in the lineup. It is his first...[+] start since May 3.
• 5/16 MLB Fantasy Recon: : Just when you thought it was overRotoRob runs through some speculative waiver wire adds for your Monday morning, including more...
• 5/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse, Matt Stairs to DH in interleague play: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said Saturday, May 14, that OFs Mike Morse and Matt Stairs will see time as the designated...[+] hitter in interleague play next weekend when the team visits the Baltimore Orioles. Stairs will face right-handed pitching, and Morse will start against left-handed pitching.
• 5/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Lineup notes: Washington Nationals OF Laynce Nix is starting in place of OF Mike Morse again Saturday, May 14, while SS Jerry Hairston Jr. is...[+] replacing SS Ian Desmond. C Wilson Ramos is behind the plate and SS Alex Cora is at third base.
• 5/13 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Overloaded In The Outfield: Nats centerfielder Rick Ankiel may not be able to return to action when he's able to come off the disabled list next week.  From...
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel healing slowly: Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel (wrist) is recovering slowly from his right wrist injury and he is not expected to come off...[+] the disabled list when eligible Wednesday, May 18. He has hit off a tee but hasn't taken batting practice. He is unlikely to return to the field for another 10 days, but manager Jim Riggleman said Ankiel is unlikely to go on a rehab assignment. OFs Roger Bernadina and Laynce Nix will continue to see playing time in the meantime, with OF Mike Morse staying on the bench. Morse is hitting just .235 with two home runs and 11 RBIs.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse a healthy scratch: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse's knee is better and he's not starting Friday, May 13, for matchup purposes. Manager Jim Riggleman...[+] simply prefers OF Laynce Nix against right-handed pitchers.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse sitting again: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) remains out of the lineup Friday, May 13. OF Laynce Nix will replace him once again....[+] SS Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting at third base and C Wilson Ramos is starting behind the plate.
• 5/12 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: J.J. Hardy is healthy and returned to the Orioles this week. (Getty)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under...
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse remains out: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hand) is sitting out once again Wednesday, May 11. OF Laynce Nix is getting another start....[+]
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse resting tender knee: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) was back out of the lineup Tuesday, May 10, against the Atlanta Braves due to his tender...[+] knee.
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Could develop platoon in left: The Washington Nationals could be heading toward a platoon situation in left field between OFs Mike Morse (knee) and Laynce Nix,...[+] with Morse facing lefties and Nix starting against right-handers. 'I'm not sure when Mike will be really ready,' Riggleman said. 'I'm not sure when (Rick) Ankiel will be back. That's a little far away to think too much about it.'
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse sitting outWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) is not in the lineup Tuesday, May 10. OF Laynce Nix will start in left field....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) is not in the lineup Tuesday, May 10. OF Laynce Nix will start in left field.
• 5/9 Fanspeak.com: Nationals Make a Minor Deal; Add Blanco From KC
• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse returns to the lineup: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) returned to the lineup Sunday, May 8, against the Florida Marlins. He went 2-for-4....[+] Morse had missed the past four starts due to a sore right knee.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse dealing with knee issue: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) had an MRI Friday, May 6, on his sore right knee and it was negative. Morse was out...[+] of the lineup again, and he is considered day to day. He might be available to pinch-hit, something he did in the game Thursday, May 5.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel, Mike Morse see doctor: Washington Nationals OFs Rick Ankiel (hand) and Mike Morse (knee) paid visits to the doctor Friday, May 6. Morse underwent an...[+] MRI, and while the results are not yet known, his knee is feeling better.
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel, Mike Morse not playing: Washington Nationals OFs Rick Ankiel (hand) and Mike Morse (knee) are not in the lineup Thursday, May 5. OF Jerry Hairston Jr....[+] is starting in center and OF Laynce Nix is playing left field.
• 5/5 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Alex White looked good in his debut for the surprising Indians. (Getty)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under...
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse scratched due to sore kneeWashington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) was scratched Wednesday, May 4, due to a sore right knee....[+] Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (knee) was scratched Wednesday, May 4, due to a sore right knee.
• 5/4 Mets360.com: Mets struggle in toss-up games: Tuesday night’s was tough to take. The Mets jumped out to a 3-0 lead and after the Giant went up 4-3, the Mets rallied to take...
• 5/3 22gigantes.com: Giants shut out for 3rd time in 6 games in 2-0 loss to Nats: This about sums it up for the way the Giants' hitters lately. Tom Gorzelanny (1-2) scattered three hits over eight shutout...
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Adam LaRoche resting: Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche is taking the day off Monday, May 2, with OF Mike Morse playing first base. C Wilson Ramos...[+] is hitting in the cleanup spot and OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting in left field.

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Lineup notes: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is back in the lineup Saturday, April 30, and C Wilson Ramos is once again starting behind...[+] the plate.
• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Lineup notesWashington Nationals OF Laynce Nix will start in place of OF Mike Morse Friday, April 29. SS Ian Desmond is hitting seventh....[+] Washington Nationals OF Laynce Nix will start in place of OF Mike Morse Friday, April 29. SS Ian Desmond is hitting seventh.
• 4/27 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Owners can ride Chris Coghlan's hot start in NL Only leagues. (Getty)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under...
• 4/25 Roto Think Tank: N.L. FAAB Log: April 25, 2011: Laynce Nix $5. Other bids: $4, $3, $2, $1.I wrote about Nix briefly here. Of course, Michael Morse went out and hit a three-run...
• 4/25 Raise the Jolly Roger: Unhappy Easter at PNC: The Bucs fell to the Nats on a gloomy Easter afternoon in front of a sparse crowd on Sunday. The ugly performance by the Pirates...
• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse has a big afternoon: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse went 3-for-4 with a home run, his first of the season, and three RBIs Sunday, April 24, against...[+] the Pittsburgh Pirates. Morse is 10-for-24 (.417) over the past seven games after starting out 4-for-30 (.133) in his first 11 games.
• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For...
• 4/21 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Cody Ross is healthy and should be fantasy rosters. (Getty)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar"...
• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Wilson Ramos, Mike Morse sitting in Game 1: Washington Nationals C Wilson Ramos and OF Mike Morse are sitting out for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader Wednesday, April 20,...[+] versus the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. OF Laynce Nix is starting in left in Game 1.
• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse out: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (flu) is out of the lineup in first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, April 20, due to the...[+] flu, The Washington Times' Amanda Comak reports.
• 4/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Wilson Ramos catching: Washington Nationals C Wilson Ramos is behind the plate and batting fifth with SP John Lannan starting Tuesday, April 19, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. OF Mike Morse is being bumped to No. 6 in the order.
• 4/18 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Fliers - Deep League Options from FB Express: The Blogscape is beginning to look a little rocky as the experts are starting to breakaway from those commonplace preseason rankings...
• 4/15 Fanspeak.com: Time to make a change at the top of the Nationals lineup:
• 4/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse does little in return: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (flu) was hitless in three at-bats with two strikeouts Thursday, April 14, in his return to...[+] the lineup.
• 4/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse back: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (illness) is returning to the lineup Thursday, April 14, and C Wilson Ramos is behind the plate,...[+] according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. OFs Rick Ankiel and Jayson Werth are the only players on the team to start in every game so far this season.
• 4/14 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Fliers - Position Options - MDS Edition: Could be 20 HRs if he ever gets the ABsWhile you need to keep the faith with Carl Crawford, you don't need to hold on to Mike...
• 4/14 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Rafael Furcal's injury boosts Gwynn's value. (AP)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar" fantasy...
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse sidelined again due to flu: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (flu) missed his second straight start Wednesday, April 13, due to the flu, reports The Associated...[+] Press.
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Adam LaRoche back: Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (groin) is back in the lineup Wednesday, April 13, but OF Mike Morse (illness) remains out,...[+] according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. OF Laynce Nix is starting in left field for the second straight day and is hitting fifth.
• 4/13 Fanspeak.com: Zimmerman Heading to the D.L. Spells Trouble For Washington
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse appears as pinch hitter: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (flu) did not start Tuesday, April 12, but he was able to appear as a pinch hitter, reports...[+] The Associated Press. Morse walked in his only plate appearance.
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Laynce Nix to see more time: Washington Nationals OF Laynce Nix will likely start in left field on the days when OF Mike Morse starts at third base with 3B...[+] Ryan Zimmerman (abdominal) on the disabled list, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. 'I'm a little anxious to see Nix out there,' manager Jim Riggleman said. 'I wouldn't mind seeing Morse play some third base and keep the options open with Cora and Hairston any way I want to use them. I like to the opportunity to get Hairston some at-bats. Try to keep these guys busy.' IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is expected to play third on the days that the team faces a left-handed pitcher.
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Adam LaRoche, Mike Morse out: Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (groin) and OF Mike Morse (illness) are both out of the lineup Tuesday, April 12, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three to share time at third: Washington Nationals SS Alex Cora, IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. and OF Mike Morse will all share time at third base with 3B Ryan Zimmerman...[+] (abdominal) sidelined, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 4/12 Baseball Press: Clinical Notes - Zimmerman Sidelined, Peavy Update: The Nationals' lineup takes a big hit with Zimmerman out. (Getty)Fantasy owners have been hit hard and early with the injury...
• 4/11 Baseball Reality Tour: Replacing Ryan Zimmerman: Often times, we'll hear fantasy pundits opine as to whom look to as a replacement for a recently injured player. We do it a lot...
• 4/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse held out of the lineup: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse, mired in an early 2-for-18 (.111) slump, was held out of the lineup Thursday, April 7, against...[+] the Florida Marlins. He later appeared as a pinch hitter and grounded out in his only at-bat.
• 4/7 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Week 1 AL and NL Only Leagues: Jeff Francis will make two starts next week for the Royals. (Kansas City Star)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some...
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse sitting: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is taking the day off Thursday, April 7, after starting the year going 2-for-17 with two singles,...[+] one walk and six strikeouts, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. OF Laynce Nix is starting in Morse's place.
• 4/4 MLB Fantasy Recon: Monday Morning Player Notes - Longoria, Hanigan, Gordon: Buy that man a beer!Evan Longoria is the big news this weekend.  The third baseman is expected to miss three weeks with an...

• 3/31 Braves Journal: Braves 2, Nats 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – March 31, 2011 – ESPN. The Fredi Era starts off well,...
• 3/30 The Helmholtz Way: Nyjer Morgan to Brewers: Nyjer Morgan Traded To Milwaukee Brewers For Minor-League Prospect – SBNation.com. I am a bit surprised at this move. The...
• 3/30 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Fantasy Baseball Last Minute Bargain Shopping: Jose Tabata is on a lot of sleeper lists this yearAs you get your rosters in order and the countdown to opening day winds down,...
• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Opening Day lineup on display Tuesday: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman displayed his Opening Day lineup in the team's spring game Tuesday, March 29, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. SS Ian Desmond is leading off, followed by OF Jayson Werth, 3B Ryan Zimmerman, 1B Adam LaRoche, OF Mike Morse, OF Rick Ankiel, 2B Danny Espinosa, C Ivan Rodriguez and the pitcher's spot.
• 3/29 Redbird Dugout: UCB Project: National League East: Will a healthy Chipper Jones make a difference for the Braves?(Photo: Keith Allison/Flickr)Each month the United Cardinal Bloggers...
• 3/29 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Preseason Pickups: Washington's Mike Morse will bat fifth and play left field. (Getty)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the...
• 3/27 Baseball Moves: Waiver Mavens: First of 2011: OK, the first true installment of Waiver Mavens is here. Heading into the season I’m going to focus on underrated players that...
• 3/27 MLB Fantasy Recon: What to do about Mike Morse: The Nationals new left fielder, Mike Morse, has been getting a lot of mentions due to a hot spring, but no attention from the...
• 3/27 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Preseason Fantasy Baseball Awards: The guys over at Roto Professor throw out some bold and fun predictions for the 2011 season with their Preseason Fantasy Baseball...
• 3/26 PaulLebowitz.com: Werth Batting Second?: The Washington Nationals have announced their intended lineup to start the season. Their big free agent signing ($126 million...
• 3/25 Baseball Press: Breakout Seasons and Spring Training Slugging: Bautista's 2010 spring training slugging percentage indicated a breakout. (Getty)In early February, I wrote an article discussing...
• 3/24 Fantasy Sports Information: Sleeper Alert: Mike Morse: Ok, so Mike Morse has been on the sleeper alert for fantasy baseball for a few weeks now but I just had to wright an article on...
• 3/20 MLB Fantasy Recon: Spring Training Stats Don't Matter, But They Are Intersting: Spring Training stats don't count, but they can give us clues to how a player might perform or how healthy they are.  Such...
• 3/18 COSFBA: Ups and Downs: 03/18/2011: As we continue to get closer to Opening Day, now seems like an appropriate time to publish another edition of Ups and Downs. Jobs...
• 3/18 C70 At The Bat: Playing Pepper 2011: Washington Nationals: Two years ago, I started a series I called Playing Pepper, where I asked questions of bloggers of each major league team about...
• 3/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse playing Wednesday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (illness) will play in the team's spring game Wednesday, March 16, after sitting out with an...[+] upset stomach Tuesday, March 15, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 3/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse under the weather: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (illness) was scratched Tuesday, March 15, after feeling 'under the weather,' according to...[+] a team spokesman, reports Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post.
• 3/15 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Recon: Spring Training Update 3/15/11: We're about half way through spring camp.  Clubs have made their first roster cuts and many surgeons are preparing to...
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could be Opening Day left fielder: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman and general manager Mike Rizzo both said that OF Mike Morse would be the team's regular...[+] left fielder if the season started tomorrow, according to MASNSports.com's Ben Goessling. Entering play Saturday, March 12, Morse was batting .480 with four home runs.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Outfield still a question mark: The Washington Nationals are sorting out who will start in left and center field as spring camp continues, according to MLB.com's...[+] Bill Ladson. OF's Rick Ankiel, Roger Bernadina and Mike Morse are competing for the job in left. Should Morse win the left field job, Bernadina could be shifted to center to spell OF Nyjer Morgan.
• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse goes deep Tuesday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse clubbed his third home run of the spring Tuesday, March 8, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson....[+]
• 3/7 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Possible Trade Target: Chris Davis: Today in “things I swear I had thought of myself but hadn’t had a chance to write about before ESPN did” news…...
• 3/6 PaulLebowitz.com: That Explains Michael Young: Explanations amid the bewilderment of why, why, why the Phillies were said to be kicking the tires of Michael Young a few weeks...
• 3/4 MLBTradeRumors: Jack Of All Trades: Non-Roster Invitees: We all have that possession we once paid a lot for, but would now have trouble giving away. Maybe it is a suit we wore too many...
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman likely to hit cleanup: Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman is leaning toward using 3B Ryan Zimmerman as the cleanup hitter this year with OF Jayson...[+] Werth hitting third, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. 1B Adam LaRoche will hit fifth against right-handers and sixth against lefties. OF Mike Morse will likely hit fifth.
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could be backup at third: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse could become the team's backup option at third base this year, according to MLB.com's Bill...[+] Ladson. Morse played some third in the spring game Monday, Feb. 28. IFs Alberto Gonzalez and Jerry Hairston Jr. could also play some third base as backups.

• 2/26 PaulLebowitz.com: Sith Lord Saturday 2.26.2011: You’ve heard of Sunday Lightning, well then welcome to Sith Lord Saturday—to be utilized when there’s a load...
• 2/25 MLBTradeRumors: Phillies Have Asked Nationals About Mike Morse: After losing their top right-handed power threat this offseason, the Phillies have asked the Nationals about the availability...
• 2/18 Baseball Press: Dr. Lineup: The 2011 Washington Nationals: Jayson Werth will be asked to turn things around for Washington in 2011. (Getty)One of the biggest stories this off-season was...
• 2/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three arrive: Washington Nationals OFs Rick Ankiel, Laynce Nix and Mike Morse arrived in camp Friday, Feb. 18, MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports....[+]

• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse contract details: Updating a previous item, the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with OF Mike Morse Tuesday, Jan. 18, by agreeing to a one-year,...[+] $1.05 million deal, according to The Associated Press. He can make an extra $300,000 in incentives based on plate appearances; $50,000 for 300, $75,000 each for 350 and 400 and $100,000 for 450.
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Avoid arbitration with Mike Morse: The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with OF Mike Morse Tuesday, Jan. 18, by agreeing to a one-year deal, according to...[+] MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Players To Avoid Arbitration: Tuesday: Today is the deadline for players and teams to submit arbitration figures. The sides will then settle on a salary between the...
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: NL East Notes: Uggla, Mets, Nationals, Marrero: Here are a few items from what's been arguably the most newsworthy division of the winter thus far... There's no shortage...

• 12/31 MLBTradeRumors: Discussion: The Nats' First Base Backup Plan: After shocking the world by signing Jayson Werth, the Nats have been looking to make a second, albeit smaller, splash to fill...
• 12/29 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Morse, Pettitte, Miller, Durbin: Links for Wednesday, four years after the Giants signed Barry Zito to a seven-year, $126MM deal... Michael Morse, who broke...
• 12/24 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Greinke, Rangers, Pavano: On this date five years ago, the Nationals and lefty reliever Mike Stanton agreed to a one-year contract worth $1MM, making him...
• 12/20 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Rick Ankiel Signs with the Nationals: Mr. Ankiel stays in the NL East with a move to Washington.  (AP) The Winter Meetings are over, but the MLB Hot Stove...
• 12/20 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Outfield Trade Possibility: Mike Morse: Back in my 2011 plan, I proposed trading Russell Martin for a late-20s right-handed outfielder with some positional flexibility...
• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals To Sign Rick Ankiel: The Nationals reached an agreement with outfielder Rick Ankiel on a one-year, $1.5MM deal, tweets SI's Jon Heyman.  He can...
• 12/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Not rushed to trade Josh Willingham: The Washington Nationals have no urgency to trade OF Josh Willingham, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. 'We're...[+] not trying to move him,' one team source said. 'We're listening.' Four or five teams, including the Boston Red Sox, have contacted the Nationals about Willingham. If the Nationals keep Willingham, they could use a platoon of OF Mike Morse and a left-handed free agent at first base.
• 12/7 Crashburn Alley: Graph of the Intermittent Time Period: In his latest column, the great Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly mentions the plethora of right-handed bats the Phillies could target...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse to bench: The Washington Nationals' signing of OF Jayson Werth moves OF Mike Morse to the bench, a source told MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Morse...[+] isn't being considered for the first base opening.

• 11/11 B-R Blog: 2010 Productive But Not Full-Time Batters: How many batters last season had between 200 and 350 PA and had more than zero batting wins? Here's the answer - Rk Player BtWins...
• 11/2 MLBTradeRumors: Not Quite Non-Tender Candidates: 85 players made our list of non-tender candidates, but a few fell short of our subjective 25% chance cutoff.  These are guys...

• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Would have interest in Matt Kemp: An unnamed baseball source said the Washington Nationals would have interest in Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp if he is made...[+] available in a trade, according to Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post. If Kemp or another outfielder is acquired by the Nationals, they could move OF Josh Willingham or OF/IF Mike Morse to first base, assuming they are unable to re-sign free-agent 1B Adam Dunn or obtain a comparable first baseman.
• 10/4 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in our arbitration eligibles series... First time: John Lannan, Doug Slaten, Alberto Gonzalez, Mike...
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse bothered by hamstring injury: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (hamstring) left the game against the New York Mets in the sixth inning Saturday, Oct. 2, because...[+] of a tight left hamstring, according to The Associated Press.
• 10/2 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Rumors: Outfield, Maxwell, Morgan, Darvish: Adam Kilgore from the Washington Post provides us with some info on the Nationals as their season draws to a close this weekend: The...

• 9/26 Baseball Moves: Wavier Mavens 26: 9 Ideas for the Last 7 Days of Baseball: Week 26 Waiver Mavens Well everyone it’s been fun doing this column for the past 25 weeks (I started this after week 1)....
• 9/25 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - NL-Only (Week 26): Tim Stauffer can get you Ks and two wins. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the Radar...
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse goes yard Thursday: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse homered, doubled and drove in three runs in a winning effort Thursday, Sept. 23, according...[+] to The Associated Press. Morse was in the cleanup spot and is hitting .366 in his last 24 games. He now has 13 homers this season.
• 9/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Danny Espinosa, Mike Morse go yard Wednesday: Washington Nationals SS Danny Espinosa and OF Mike Morse both hit home runs to help defeat the Houston Astros Wednesday, Sept....[+] 22, according to The Associated Press. Espinosa now has five home runs this year and Morse has 12.
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse becoming everyday player: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse has started in 28 of the team's last 33 games since OF Josh Willingham (knee) went down for...[+] the season, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. In 100 at-bats over that time, Morse has hit .320 with a .510 slugging percentage.
• 9/18 Baseball Musings: Bob Hazel Award: In 1957, Bob Hazel hit .403 in 134 at bats, the highest number of at bats to reach .400 since Ted Williams qualified for the batting...

• 8/29 Baseball Musings: Morse Clobber Cards: Mike Morse went two for four against the Cardinals Sunday afternoon with a home run, single and two RBI in the Nationals 4-2 win....
• 8/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Ian Desmond resting Tuesday: Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond is taking the day off Tuesday, Aug. 24, and OF Mike Morse is starting in right field, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Willie Harris, Mike Morse homer Thursday: Washington Nationals OFs Willie Harris and Mike Morse both hit homers in a winning effort Thursday, Aug. 19, according to The...[+] Associated Press. Morse, who was making his fourth start of the year at first base, has nine homers this year.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Willie Harris to platoon in right: Washington Nationals OF Willie Harris will platoon in right field with OF Mike Morse for the remainder of the season, according...[+] to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. OF Roger Bernadina will see most of the playing time in left field.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | New outfield alignment with Josh Willingham out: The Washington Nationals will go with OF Nyjer Morgan in center, OF Mike Morse in right and OF Roger Bernadina in left field with...[+] OF Josh Willingham (knee) out for the year, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 8/11 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Interested In Carl Crawford: The Nationals have "strong organizational interest" in Carl Crawford, reports MASN's Ben Goessling.  The Rays' left fielder will...
• 8/8 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Mixed (Week 19): Need Saves? Wuertz is your man. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the Radar fantasy players...
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Roger Bernadina to play center: Washington Nationals OF Roger Bernadina will lead off and play center field with OF Nyjer Morgan (hip) on the disabled list, according...[+] to MLB.com's Andrew Pentis. OF Willie Harris will back up Bernadina. OF Mike Morse has shifted to right field.
• 8/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Nyjer Morgan heading for DL: The Washington Nationals will place OF Nyjer Morgan (hip) on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in his right hip flexor, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. An MRI Wednesday, Aug. 4, revealed enough damage to convince the team to disable him. OF Roger Bernadina has played center field the last two games and has hit leadoff, opening up playing time for OF Mike Morse. C Wilson Ramos could be called up to take Morgan's place on the roster. Morgan's DL stint will be backdated to Aug. 3.

• 7/29 Tomahawk Take: Hudson Stops Skid With Solid Outing; Braves Take 3-1 Win: Tim Hudson did exactly what was asked of him, going 7.2 strong innings and giving the Braves a chance to get a much needed win....
• 7/24 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 23: Home Run of the Day: Kelly Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks (Trot Time: 20.72 seconds) [video] So it's not exactly as shocking...
• 7/24 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 23: Home Run of the Day: Kelly Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks (Trot Time: 20.72 seconds) [video] So it's not exactly as shocking...
• 7/9 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Second Half Hitters: Relocation for DeJesus would boost his value. (AP) Each week Baseball Press has provided some Under the Radar fantasy...
• 7/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse breaks out of slump: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse was 3-for-4 Tuesday, July 6, to break out of a 2-for-22 slump, reports The Associated Press....[+] Morse also drove in two runs in the game.

• 6/26 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - NL-Only (Week 13): Gaby keeping South Florida hot. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the Radar fantasy...
• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Roger Bernadina starting Tuesday: Washington Nationals OF Roger Bernadina is starting in right field Tuesday, June 22, with OF Mike Morse returning to the bench,...[+] according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. 2B Adam Kennedy is receiving just his fifth start in June with SS Ian Desmond taking the day off.
• 6/22 TetreaultVision: Nationals Make the Most of the Hits to Top Royals: After six games, the Nationals declared they had enough. A high percentage of home runs to hits (50%) gave them the runs they...
• 6/17 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - NL-Only (Week 12): Mike Morse - the "other" Nat's rookie. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the Radar fantasy...
• 6/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Roger Bernadina, Mike Morse in lineup Thursday: Washington Nationals OFs Roger Bernadina and Mike Morse were both in the lineup Thursday, June 17, according to MLB.com's Mike...[+] Scott. 'Those guys are swinging the bats well right now. I have to find a way to keep them in there,' manager Jim Riggleman said. Riggleman plans to give Bernadina 400 to 500 at-bats this season.
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Josh Willingham resting Wednesday: Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham will take a day off Wednesday, June 16, allowing OFs Mike Morse and Willie Harris to remain...[+] in the lineup, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 6/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Adam Dunn the DH Tuesday: Washington Nationals 1B Adam Dunn is serving as the designated hitter Tuesday, June 15, with OF Mike Morse starting at first base,...[+] according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 6/14 MLBTradeRumors: The Trade Market For Kosuke **** And Ryan Theriot: Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com looked at the fortunes of the Windy City's two clubs following their weekend interleague series,...
• 6/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse could DH this weekend: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse could serve as the designated hitter this weekend after going 3-for-3 with a home run Thursday,...[+] June 10, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Nyjer Morgan sitting Thursday: Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan is scheduled to take the day off Thursday, June 10, according to The Washington Post's Gene...[+] Wang. OF Roger Bernadina moves from right field to center field, and OF Mike Morse will start in right.

• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Ivan Rodriguez sidelined with strained lower back: Washington Nationals C Ivan Rodriguez (back) left the game against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, May 22, because of a lower...[+] back strain, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. He will be sidelined for several days. Manager Jim Riggleman said OF Mike Morse will serve as the backup catcher to Wil Nieves because OF Josh Willingham, who has catching experience at the major league level, is bothered by back issues.
• 5/21 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Release Willy Taveras: The Nationals unconditionally released Willy Taveras, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post (via Twitter). The Nationals...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse activated from disabled list: The Washington Nationals have reinstated OF Mike Morse (calf) from the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press....[+]
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Designate Willy Taveras For ****: The Nationals designated outfielder Willy Taveras for **** Mark Zuckerman of Nats Insider.  The move clears a spot for Mike...
• 5/15 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Cust, Indians, Morse, Rockies, Griffey: Links for Saturday... Jack Cust is on his way back to Oakland after Eric Chavez managed just a .247/.298/.355 batting...
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: Possible Areas Of Concern: Nationals, Cubs, D'Backs: It's still early - probably too early to draw definite conclusions about teams' strengths and weaknesses - but let's take a look...

• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Mike Morse rehabbing: Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (calf) is participating in extended Spring Training as he rehabs from a calf injury, according...[+] to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore.