Jesus Flores News

The Nationals finished the 2008 season in fifth place with a 59-102 record and fans want to know what Washington can do to get better next season.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland, on righthander Freddy Garcia allowing one unearned run in five innings Wednesday against Texas in his first big-league appearance since shoulder problems ended his hugely ...

When a catcher gains a reputation in baseball circles as a "catch-and-throw guy," it's usually a backhanded compliment.

Over and over and over again, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel left the dugout, made the slow trek to the mound and took the ball from his pitcher.

The Washington Nationals' injury-marred season may be nearing its conclusion, but the negative injury news isn't letting up.

The Washington Nationals could be finishing the year without first baseman Dmitri Young and catcher Jesus Flores.

Manager Manny Acta expects only rookie pitcher Shairon Martis, who would represent The Netherlands once again, to play in the World Baseball Classic.

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores isn't quite ready to test his injured left ankle just yet.

Jason Bergmann had tried for weeks to salvage something positive out of his season.

Chase Utley kneels next to Nationals catcher Jesus Flores after trying to bowl him over in an attempt to steal home.

It looks as though catcher Jesus Flores' left ankle is getting better. He was seen walking without his ankle brace on Saturday afternoon, and it appears that he could be back behind the plate soon.

Braves manager Bobby Cox extended his major league ejection record to 143 on Wednesday, getting tossed in the fifth inning for arguing ball and strikes during Atlanta's game against Florida.

WASHINGTON : Luke Montz's first journey from Triple-A to the majors took him through a hurricane.

Chase Utley just seconds after his best Brian Dawkins impression. Charlie Manuel loved it.

Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores left Tuesday's game against the Phillies after Chase Utley, while trying to score from third after a pickoff attempt to first base in the third inning, drove his elbow ...

Tim Redding had a no-hitter through five innings, and Ryan Zimmerman hit a two-run home run as Washington topped Philadelphia, 7-4, to win its season-high seventh straight game.

Jesus Flores doesn't enjoy making a habit of tracking his statistics, even when they look good. Numbers can play with your head, he knows. But Flores, the Washington Nationals' 23-year-old catcher, cannot help himself. And these days, when looking at his batting average, he finds the number lower than he ever wanted.

"I don't like to watch it or look at it, but I like to make goals for myself," Flores said. "Like, I wanted over 50 RBIs this season, and I want to hit .270. If you do get more than that, that's a bonus. Yeah, I want to be a complete player. I can catch. I can hit. I can throw guys out. I can block. I want to be good. That's why I worry when I'm not hitting like I should."

Elijah Dukes drove in the winning run Saturday with a 10th-inning bases loaded walk, giving the Washington Nationals their fifth straight win, 9-8 over Atlanta.

Catcher Jesus Flores has been the biggest run producer for the Nationals this season.

Nationals manager Manny Acta gave right fielder Austin Kearns and catcher Jesus Flores the day off on Friday afternoon against the Cubs because the team is playing a day game after a night game.