[unable to retrieve full-text content]ATLANTA (AP) — John Lannan gave up two runs in 5 2-3 innings and had his first two hits of the season to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

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Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 3 in his first start in nearly three weeks, Roy Oswalt didn’t allow an earned run in five innings, and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies began preparing for the playoffs with what turned out to be a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

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For a couple of months, Stephen Strasburg “stirred up the baseball world,” in his words.

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Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, who is in his first full season in the big leagues, is already considered one of the leaders on the team.

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VIERA — Bryce Harper did everything expected of him — and more — in his first day in professional baseball.

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It's as informal a setting as you can get, but Bryce Harper will take his first professional steps on the road to the Majors this weekend with the start of the Nationals' instructional league in Viera, Fla.

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The New York Mets beat Yuniesky Maya and the Nationals tonight 4-1.  Ike Davis’ three-run homer was the big hit.  Dillon Gee, also making his first major league start was the winning pitcher.

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Yunesky Maya was in the clubhouse on Sunday in Pittsburgh, but hasn't been officially added to the roster. A baseball source confirmed that the Cuban will make his first big league start on Tuesday.

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Infielder Danny Espinosa's contract was purchased from Triple-A Syracuse on Sept. 1, and he has certainly made an impression in his first two appearances for the Nats.

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Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg gave up a career-high six runs in his first start since coming off the disabled list on Tuesday.

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Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg gave up a career-high six runs in his first start since coming off the disabled list on Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON – Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is back from his first trip to the disabled list.

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WASHINGTON Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is back from his first trip to the disabled list. The Nationals have reinstated the rookie from the 15-day DL so he can start against the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.

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Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is back from his first trip to the disabled list.

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Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is back from his first trip to the disabled list.

There is the quick update of the day.

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is back from his first trip to the disabled list.

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Although he picked up his first career save on Friday, don't look for right-hander Drew Storen to be named the Nationals' closer anytime soon, according to manager Jim Riggleman.

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PHOENIX | Washington Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis will start on Sunday, his first outing since having bone chips removed from his elbow in May. Marquis signed a $15 million, two-year contract with the Nationals after being an All-Star with Colorado last year, but his first season in …

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Washington Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis will start on Sunday, his first outing since having bone chips removed from his elbow in May. Marquis signed a $15 million, two-year contract with the Nationals after being an All-Star with Colorado last year, but his first season in Washington has been an injury-filled bust.

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PHOENIX – Washington Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis will start on Sunday, his first outing since having bone chips removed from his elbow in May.

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