Austin Kearns' 2008 season has not gone well, and it seems to just keep getting worse. 

Even after a victory, New York Mets manager Willie Randolph is expecting more from his team. 

Ryan Church lashed a line drive to right in the sixth inning, harder hit than his homer in the second for sure, and he paused momentarily in the batter's box to watch the ball's trajectory. 

Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. 

Nelson Figueroa should consider pitching underhanded to the Nationals, if there is a next time for him. 

MEDICAL WATCH: OF Elijah Dukes (right hamstring tightness) went on the 15-day disabled list March 31. 

--RHP Chris Schroder rejoined the Nationals bullpen Monday, hoping to carry the success he had at Class AAA Columbus (Ohio) over to the majors. 

Odalis Perez knew the day would eventually come when he'd earn a victory as a member of the Nationals. 

The New York Mets picked up an ideal stopper when they traded for ace Johan Santana in the offseason, but nobody has played that role for them better than John Maine. 

Odalis Perez trudged off the mound without a hint of a smile, taking a slow walk to the Washington dugout and blowing into his cold hands. 

A pitcher winning MVP? Arizona's ace getting snubbed for the Cy Young? That's what happens in Dayn Perry's 25 Percent Awards. 

Dan Uggla has no explanation for his sudden power surge. 

Dan Uggla drove in five runs, Andrew Miller allowed two hits in seven innings and the Florida Marlins routed the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.