A four game series between the Nationals and Padres at PETCO Park. Which offense blinks first? How many fans will fall asleep waiting for scoring? Who will turn this offense around? We'll let you know.

Washington Nationals' manager Davey Johnson told reporters last night that Wilson Ramos was likely headed for the DL and this afternoon the Nats announced that a hamstring strain resulted in the catcher's second DL stint of the year.

Washington Nationals' outfielder Jayson Werth made his first rehab start with the Potomac Nationals last night in Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, VA. The 33-year-old Nats' right fielder remains on schedule for a Saturday return to the majors...

Detwiler has back problems, Ramos rakes then apparently steps on a rake, and the injured lineup keeps rallying but can't get the runs across.

The Nationals dropped two of three in LA and after the 3-1 loss to the Dodgers last night, Nats' skipper Davey Johnson announced that Ross Detwiler had back spasms and Wilson Ramos is likely headed back to the DL after re-injuring his hamstring.

The Washington Nationals' offense continued to struggle with only a solo home run for the Nats tonight in a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the Nationals had their chances, going 0 for 9 w/ RISP to drop two of three in LA. 3-1 final tonight.

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers play the rubber match of their three-game set with left-hander Ross Detwiler on the mound against right-hander Zack Greinke tonight in Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine. 10:10 pm EST

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers play the third game of the Nats' three-game set in Dodger Stadium at 10:10 pm EST tonight with Ross Detwiler on the mound for the visitors against the returning right-hander Zack Greinke.

Washington Nationals' manager Davey Johnson acknowledged the struggles Danny Espinosa's been dealing with last night, and this morning in his weekly appearance on 106.7 the FAN in D.C., Nats' GM Mike Rizzo explained why he's willing to be patient.

Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo updated everyone on Bryce Harper's health this morning on 106.7 the FAN In D.C.'s The Mike Rizzo Show. Last night, Vin Scully spoke to Nats' announcer Charlie Slowes about Harper and more in a pregame interview.