The Nationals placed Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring injury after Sunday’s Opening Night game against the Braves, as reported by Yahoo.

Ryan Zimmerman raised a fist when he rounded first, then tossed away his helmet as he approached the plate and the mass of teammates waiting to celebrate his game-ending homer.

Nick Johnson and Ronnie Belliard will start for the Nationals at the beginning of this season, with Dmitri Young and Felipe Lopez coming off the bench, according to the Associated Press.

The Nationals are attempting to trade infielder Felipe Lopez, who will lose out to Ronnie Belliard for the everyday job at second base.

John Patterson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

The Nationals have released John Patterson, who was 0-2 with a 7.

President Bush will throw out the first pitch for the Washington Nationals during their first game at their new ballpark, according to the Associated Press.

The Washington Nationals very well might have the slickest hats to come along since the Giants and Dodgers moved to California, but their play on the field since moving from Montreal in 2005 has been simply horrible.

Nationals' outfielder Wily Mo Pena will likely start the season on the DL due to a left oblique strain, the team announced Friday and reported by Yahoo Sports.

The Nationals renewed the contract of young third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on Saturday, according to MLB.

Nationals' pitcher Shawn Hill had an MRI on his right forearm after complaining of tightness, according to the Associated Press.