Dodgers' slide continues against lowly Nationals
Tim Redding outpitched Greg Maddux to send the Los Angeles Dodgers to a season-high sixth consecutive loss -- 5-4 on Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals.

Nationals report: Inside pitch
Four days before he is officially allowed to join their coaching staff, minor league hitting coach Rick Eckstein arrived at Nationals Park to prepare for a one-month stint with the Washington Nationals that could eventually lead to more

Nationals report: Notes, quotes
--OF Elijah Dukes rejoined the Nationals after being activated from the 15-day disabled list, starting in right field and going 1-for-4 in his first game back from a strained right calf

Nationals report: Roster

Short Hops: New stadium can't save Nats from embarrassment
Their team stinks, they fail to sign their No. 1 draft pick, no one watches them in their hometown and they're squabbling over rent. ... Scott Miller says these are just a few reasons the Nationals are so darn awful.

Nats place Kearns on 15-day DL, recall Dukes
The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a stress fracture in his left foot.