Twins acquire closer Capps from Nationals (The Canadian Press)

MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins have acquired all-star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa.
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Olsen comes off DL, leads Nats over Braves 5-3 (AP)

Scott Olsen returned from the disabled list to win his first appearance in more than two months, Adam Dunn and Ian Desmond each homered and doubled, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 5-3 Thursday in a game interrupted 1 1/2 hours by rain. Olsen (3-2) gave up three runs — [...]

Diaz's blast isn't enough support for Lowe

Matt Diaz continued his success at the plate — hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning — but it wasn't enough as the Braves lost to the Nationals, 4-3, Thursday afternoon in Washington.
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Braves await word on Venters' appeal

The Braves have yet to hear whether relief pitcher Jonny Venters' appeal to Major League Baseball has been accepted. He was suspended four games for hitting Milwaukee's Prince Fielder on July 17.
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Heyward shows no signs of cooling off

Despite an injury to his left thumb that kept him of the lineup for more than two weeks, Jason Heyward's hot bat has not cooled off.
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Nationals RHP Strasburg heads to 15-day DL (The Canadian Press)

WASHINGTON – Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, the latest indication of how careful the Washington Nationals are being with their prized pitcher.
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