Twins acquire closer Capps from Nationals (AP)

The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa. The Twins say they will also receive cash from the Nationals. Capps got his 26th save in 30 opportunities earlier Thursday in the Nationals' win over the Atlanta Braves. He will help bolster a bullpen [...]

Sanchez gets shutout, Cantu finale for Florida (AP)

Anibal Sanchez pitched a one-hitter for his first shutout since a no-hitter in September 2006, and Jorge Cantu played his final game for Florida in the Marlins' 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Sanchez (8-6) retired his first 13 batters and matched a career-high with eight strikeouts.
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Miss Iowa USA to deliver first pitch Friday

Miguel Batista, who made a joking reference to seeing Miss Iowa compared with Miss Universe when he replaced Stephen Strasburg the other night, will connect with Katherine Conners when Miss Iowa USA throws out the first pitch before Friday's game.
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El Duque makes debut in minors for GCL Nationals (AP)

Former major leaguer Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez has made his minor league debut for the Washington Nationals' team in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. The 44-year-old Hernandez gave up one run and two hits in one inning for the GCL Nationals in their 3-2 victory over the Marlins' affiliate Thursday.
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Miss Iowa to throw out first pitch at Nats game (AP)

Here's guessing the real Miss Iowa will not be booed when she takes the mound at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals say pageant winner Katherine Connors will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the team's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night — a few days after Nationals pitcher Miguel Batista made [...]

Olsen victorious in return to Nationals

Scott Olsen made a triumphant return after missing over two months by throwing six strong innings to help the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-3, on Thursday afternoon.
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