The Washington Nationals set up a news conference before Saturday's home game, and are expected to announce Frank Robinson will not return as manager in 2007.

If Frank Robinson's words didn't explicitly reveal that he'll be done as the Nationals' manager at the end of this season, the tears filling his eyes Thursday sure seemed to get the message across.

Frank Robinson just wants to hear something.

The Nationals canceled batting practice and players were allowed to show up at the ballpark later than usual because a chartered Amtrak train carrying the team home from New York derailed early Tuesday morning.

Alfonso Soriano is close to Mets manager Willie Randolph, who was on the coaching staff of the Yankees during the All-Star's stay there.

Even before Nick Johnson was carted off the field, the Nationals knew he was badly hurt.

Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson suffered what appears to be a serious injury to his right leg as the result of a frightening collision during Saturday's game against the Mets.

Alfonso Soriano spoke proudly about all he has done this season.

It was only a matter of time before it would happen and in 2006, it did.

Alfonso Soriano hit his 45th home run of the season Saturday night to set the Nationals' single-season franchise record.

The NL West-leading Dodgers picked up a left-handed bat for the stretch drive late Thursday, acquiring infielder-outfielder Marlon Anderson from the Nationals and cash for pitching prospect Jhonny Nunez.