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Phillies, Madson discussing $44M deal

Will the Phillies re-sign Ryan Madson or won't they? The answer is still not known. The Phillies were close to agreeing with Madson on a four-year, $44 million free-agent contract, according to numerous reports on Tuesday. Those reports may have been premature.

Sanchez strong as Marlins blank Nats

Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out a career-high 11 Sunday to help the Florida Marlins salvage the final game of their series against Washington, 8-0.

Braves 5, Nationals 0

Bobby Cox enjoyed a little champagne and a cigar after earning his 2,500th victory as a major league manager.


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Phillies 6, Nationals 0

Roy Oswalt is having fun being back in a pennant race.


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Team calls decision ‘precautionary move’

Rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Washington Nationals against the Atlanta Braves.

Astros 11, Nationals 2

Riggleman: Minors might be Strasburg’s challenge