Stammen enjoys role with team: Nationals reliever Craig Stammen has been tabbed as the team's long reliever for this year, something he relishes. He struck out the side in the 10th inning of Thursday's game against the Reds, earning his first win of the year, as Washington beat Cincinnati, 3-2. "I think Davey does a good job of handling the bullpen," Stammen told MASNSports.com after the game. "I think me and Tom (Gorzelanny) have a pretty good idea of when we are going to be put in the games. That situation is usually when the long man comes in. Our bullpen is pretty set to where we know what is going to happen. Davey is doing a good job of using us in those situations." (Updated 04/12/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Stammen started his career as a starter, but has been transitioned into a reliever. "I am a relief pitcher, currently," he said. "They can throw me wherever they want and I will do my job. I am in the big leagues so I am enjoying it for sure." Stammen went 10-7 with a 4.75 ERA in 25 appearances (24 starts) for Triple-A Syracuse last season. While he may get a spot start here and there, Stammen doesn't hold a lot of Fantasy value. He can be ignored in all formats at this time. (Updated 04/12/2012).
05/23/2012 06:28 Fantasy Relief: Is Chapman finally the man in Cincy?
Is any role in baseball under the microscope as much as closers these days? One wrong move and you could be out of a job. Michael Hurcomb goes over the big stories in his Fantasy Relief.
05/21/2012 22:06 Gonzalez K's 9 in Nationals' victory
Gio Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
05/14/2012 22:36 Harper hits first HR, Nats beat Padres
Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run and Chad Tracy and Xavier Nady each connected in the eighth inning, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
05/14/2012 20:31 Nationals' Harper hits first MLB HR
Bryce Harper hit his first major league homer, a solo shot to straightaway center field for the Washington Nationals off San Diego Padres right-hander Tim Stauffer.
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