Lannan Can't Win For Losing; Another Quality Start Ends in Poor Finish

The Washington Post;  June 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ......to get him a few wins." With even average run support, Lannan, whose ERA fell yesterday to 3.34, should have a flip...there and having the same kind of start and same result," Lannan said. "But, you know, today was better. We battled. Came...Texas a 2-0 lead. "I wish I could have both of them back," ...

Nats' Lannan Gets It

The Washington Post;  May 19, 2008 ;     700+ words ...John Lannan says he has never thrown hard, not in high...think, like a hot shot. But something about Lannan makes people get in his corner and get...fifth time in nine starts this season, Lannan was splendid, just superb, allowing one...

Lannan Helps Nationals Shut Down the Cubs, Win Second Series

The Washington Post;  April 28, 2008 ;     700+ words ......first baseman Nick Johnson. Lannan didn't cover the bag. "I don...first. The bases were loaded. Lannan's response: He got Ryan Theriot...hit a ground ball over the mound, and alertly pulled back his...moment came in the sixth, when Lannan, pitching without his best...with one out. "Just flush," ...

Lannan, Stammen follow similar paths.(SPORTS)(MINOR LEAGUE REPORT)

The Washington Times;  May 4, 2007 ;     690 words ......TIMES It seems pretty easy to link John Lannan and Craig Stammen together. They are both...selected them back to back in the 2005 draft, Lannan in the 11th round and Stammen in the 12th...Zimmerman has even reached Class AA, but Lannan and Stammen could soon change that. Lannan...

Nats' Lannan Not Sharp, But Gets Rare Support

The Washington Post;  July 20, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Braves 2 Well, thank goodness, because John Lannan needed a night like this. A night when...for baseball's most unfortunate pitcher. Lannan, effective and luckless in so many losses...of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Lannan received a karmic apology for all the...

Siena alum on fast track in minors: Pitcher Lannan in Triple-A with...

Times Union (Albany, NY);  July 6, 2007 ;     530 words ...Byline: Mark Singelais Jul. 6--John Lannan was in his car somewhere between Harrisburg...Washington Nationals had just promoted Lannan from Double-A to Triple-A, and, believe...because it could be the major leagues.' Lannan, a left-handed starting pitcher, began...

The Arts: Off with the Kid's gloves The father was passionate about modern...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  May 4, 1997 ;     700+ words ...THESE are the final days of the Lannan foundation, a jewel in the Los Angeles...the Rockefeller or Ford foundations, the Lannan built a national reputation in a very...models of their kind. More important, the Lannan was one of only a handful of US institutions...

Same Song for Lannan, Nats; Rookie Pitches Well, but Lack of Offense...

The Washington Post;  July 27, 2008 ;     700+ words ......roller into a 4-6-3. Shutout intact, command still sharp, Lannan then faced Los Angeles's order for the third time. To...Pierre, who he'd started with an 0-2 count. "I had him," Lannan later said, shaking his head. "I had him the whole game. That breaking ball was up." The damage piled up. Lannan served ...

Lannan Suffers Another Tough Loss

The Washington Post;  July 26, 2008 ;     656 words ......Lannan faced Nomar Garciaparra, who looked at ball one. Lannan tried next to brush the outside corner with a fastball...ended, a groundout to second had forced in another run. Lannan's record fell to 6-10. Just one day after losing a 1-0...struck out with two on. To keep the game close, having ...

Rookie Lannan ready to put his debut behind him.(SPORTS)(NATIONALS NOTES)

The Washington Times;  August 1, 2007 ;     517 words ......TIMES Washington Nationals starter John Lannan had no chance to process a question about...Schneider said with a smirk. Indeed, Lannan's first start Thursday at Philadelphia...Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, leading to Lannan's ejection. The pitch into Utley broke...

Lannan sticks around, picks up first victory

Capital (Annapolis);  August 2, 2007 ;     700+ words ......early support WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - John Lannan peered at the sign, saw where his catcher...start for the Washington Nationals, and Lannan quite simply had to prove to himself and...catcher Brian Schneider said. "He did good." Lannan stuck around longer this time, taking...

Lannan on fast track to success.(SPORTS)(MINOR LEAGUE REPORT)

The Washington Times;  July 13, 2007 ;     653 words ......change-up that plays off it. While with the Senators, Lannan focused on throwing more curveballs in games, and he's...Columbus. It certainly has been a whirlwind summer for Lannan. But what about the possibility of one more promotion...head and take you away from what is really important, Lannan said. ...

Bases-Loaded Wild Pitch In 14th Sinks Nationals; Lannan's Superb Start...

The Washington Post;  April 18, 2008 ;     700+ words ......people cheering when I was warming up," Lannan said. If Lannan's family cheered boisterously for their boy, they couldn...April evening. Early on, there was no telling how long Lannan might last. His first two hitters: a single to Jose Reyes...And that was it. In his nine career major league starts, ...

After Big 1st, Nats Outlast The Astros; Lannan Makes Quick 5-Run Lead Hold...

The Washington Post;  August 24, 2007 ;     700+ words ......easy ended up being hard, because John Lannan had little idea where his fastball was...homers -- the first a two- run fly ball off Lannan, the second a two-run line drive off of...with less experience than the 22-year-old Lannan, rookie Juan Gutierrez, who was making...

After Big First, Nationals Outlast Houston; Lannan Makes Quick 5- Run Lead...

The Washington Post;  August 25, 2007 ;     700+ words ......easy ended up being hard, because John Lannan had little idea where his fastball was...homers -- the first a two- run fly ball off Lannan, the second a two-run line drive off of...with less experience than the 22-year-old Lannan, rookie Juan Gutierrez, who was making...