Washington Nationals

Nats' Espinosa has broken bone in right wrist

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa has a broken bone in his right wrist and will rest a few days to see if it improves.

Five things to watch this weekend

The first-place Cleveland Indians strode into Fenway Park on Thursday night to face the Boston Red Sox, which normally wouldn't be significant but the return of Tribe skipper Francona to the place he managed to two World Series titles in his eight-year stint made it so.

Philadelphia Phillies (23-24) at Washington Nationals (24-23), 7:05 p.m. (ET)

How did they get here - Part 2

It's easy enough to dismiss most of what has happened this year to bad luck or at least things out of the team's control. Werth's injury. Ramos' injury. La Roche starting slow.

Here come the Phillies

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Fantasy Focus: Injury Report

Stephania Bell joins Michele Steele to discuss key injuries in fantasy baseball, including the Angels' Jered Weaver.

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Second base in Washington

With the struggles of Danny Espinosa, who enters play Thursday batting .163 with 40 strikeouts and just four walks, the Washington Nationals could strongly consider making a move soon in order to improve the club's offense, which ranks No.