Yesterday was not a good day for the Washington Nationals.

Stephen Strasburg headed to disabled list – The Post
Embarrassed by their aura – Nats Insider
On the field, they were routed 9-1 by the visiting Chicago Cubs. Manager Jim Riggleman suggested there was a lack of effort. Players said they were embarrassed. The “aura” was used again and its never used positively with this team. Liván Hernández had nothing, but pitched over 4 innings, 120 pitches.

Stephen Strasburg headed to disabled list – The Post
Zuckerman: Strasburg Headed To DL – CSN Washington
Of even greater concern that last night’s loss is the condition of Stephen Strasburg‘s right arm. An initial MRI was not terribly promising, so the rookie will undergo a second examination, only with liquid injected into his arm, the so-called “wet MRI.” A trip to the disabled list is assured.

Kerry Wood thinks Strasburg should shut it down for the year. – CSN Washington

TALKING HEADS!

Stephen Strasburg headed to disabled list – The Post
“Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell will be online Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the latest on Stephen Strasburg, now headed for the disabled list, this time with a forearm/elbow injury suffered Saturday night in Philadelphia. An MRI exam taken Sunday, while ultimately inconclusive, gave the team enough cause for concern to shut him down, at least temporarily, and order a more detailed exam. ”

Lastly, Rob Dibble is an idiot who disproves his own argument (DC Sports Bog, The Post). Sure, Josh Willingham played hurt and STUNK!