VIERA, Fla., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals have fired Jose Rijo, special assistant to general manager Jim Bowden, after an embarrassing report about prospect Esmailyn Gonzalez.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten expressed anger that prospect Esmailyn "Smiley" Gonzalez lied about both his name and age.
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals took just six minutes to sell the 4,000 available seats for the home opener in their new stadium on March 30 against Atlanta.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Washington officials are offended that the Washington Nationals plan to celebrate their first season in a new city-funded stadium with two events in Maryland.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Joe Girardi, the former manager of the Florida Marlins, has withdrawn his application to become the next manager of the Washington Nationals. Considered to be a favorite for the position, Girardi said he decided not to seek the Nationals job after weighin
WASHINGTON, July 1 (UPI) -- The new ownership group of the Washington Nationals will retain General Manager Jim Bowden when the purchase of the team is completed.
ATLANTA, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Stan Kasten, a key member of the Atlanta sports scene for more than a quarter century, resigned Monday as president of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks and Thrashers.