Ross Detwiler strong after long WBC layoff

The last time Ross Detwiler climbed onto a mound in a game was eight days ago, and the Nationals wanted to ease him back into regular work upon his return from the World Baseball Classic. But the left-hander felt so strong and sharp that after four innings and 57 pitches in a 12-10 win over the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland on Sunday afternoon, he went to the bullpen to throw. After 15 pitches, he wanted to keep going but pitching coach Steve McCatty stopped him. Read full article >>