PHILADELPHIA 6 Washington 3 (ESPN Boxscore)

The Nats blew a 3-1 sixth inning lead and solid Jason Bergmann pitching to lose to the Fleas. The bullpen had to falter at some point. Bergmann will get a win, someday. Micah Bowie (0-1) gets tagged with the loss while Antonio Alfonseca (1-0) gets the win.

Nationals’ Bullpen Lets One Slip Away – The Post

Bullpen blows win for Nats – The Wash. Times

Could the return of Ray King (The Post) on Friday mean an eight man bullpen for that Nats? It is crazy idea, but it just might work. Actually, it probably wouldn’t work, but then again, given the amount of work the bullpen gets, it really might work. Am I clear about being unclear?

“New stadiums, in and of themselves, are not a panacea”

The Wash. Times compares the Indians and Pirates and what moving to a new ballpark meant to each franchise. They represent opposite ends of the spectrum.

Ryan Zimmerman and his slow start get more ink today, this time in The Free Lance-Star.

Although it is early in the year, Cliff gets a big win to claim the lead in the 2nd Annual Half-smoke/Cheesesteak Challenge. The Nats have to win the next two to pull back ahead in the challenge.