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WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson says star pitcher Stephen Strasburg has done well in a bullpen session. The injured right-hander threw Saturday before the Nationals played Minnesota. Strasburg is on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained muscle in his back. Johnson said Strasburg is scheduled throw a simulated game Tuesday and is on track to come off the disabled list June 16 and start at Cleveland. Johnson also said All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper reported that the swelling was down in his ailing left knee. Harper will visit orthopedist James Andrews on Monday for a second opinion on the knee that has been troublesome ever since he ran into the wall at Dodger Stadium on May 13. He hasnt played since May 26 and is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday. http://www.authenticshopredskins.com/Authentic_Colt-McCoy_Redskins_Jersey/ . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. http://www.authenticshopredskins.com/Chris-Chester-Redskins-Jersey/ . The All-Pro lineman got the leg bent under him while trying to make a tackle during the first half of a 22-20 overtime loss at Miami on Thursday night. The medical staff initially thought hed torn the ligament, and the test a day later in Cincinnati confirmed it. http://www.authenticshopredskins.com/Authentic_Art-Monk_Redskins_Jersey/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. http://www.authenticshopredskins.com/Burgundy-Red-Kai-Forbath-Redskins-Jersey/ . The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. http://www.authenticshopredskins.com/Authentic_Morgan-Moses_Redskins_Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Mike Smith is used to facing plenty of shots, so this was nothing new. LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have scratched Rich Hill from his scheduled start Sunday in the series finale against Colorado because of a blister that forced him to miss a month earlier in the season.The blister also caused Hill to leave a perfect game after seven innings on Sept. 11.Brandon McCarthy will return from a month-long stint on the disabled list with right hip stiffness to replace Hill.Manager Dave Roberts said Hill would start either next Saturday or Sunday at San Francisco, where the NL West leaders conclude the regular season. Hill has been dealing with the blister since before he was acquired Aug. 1 from Oakland in a trade.Weve puut ourselves in the position that we have the flexibility, or luxury, to do this, Roberts said.dddddddddddd With the blister and how weve had to manage it since the trade, I think this gives him the best chance going forward to go deeper in a game.Roberts said Saturday that rookie Jose De Leon will start on Tuesday at San Diego, followed by Kenta Maeda on Wednesday.Scott Kazmir might not make another start after leaving Fridays game with right intercostal spasms. Roberts said the left-hander is receiving treatment. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '