Morning Roundup: Nationals designate Bruney, Capitals expected to announce Backstrom deal

• Nationals
• Nationals drop 3rd straight to the Rockies. [CBS]
• Bruney designated, Storen called up. [The Nats Blog]
• Craig Stammen (1-1, 5.84 ERA) will take the mound today against Kyle Lohse (0-3, 5.68 ERA) and the Cardinals. [ESPN]
• Orioles
• Westbrook throws complete game for Cleveland. Orioles fall 5-1. [Baltimore Sun]
• Brad Bergesen (3-2, 5.76 ERA) will take the mound tonight against Kyle Davies (2-2, 5.22 ERA) and the Royals. [ESPN]
• Capitals
• Long-term Backstrom deal expected to be announced today. [CBC]
• Redskins
• First OTA session today. [Redskins Insider]
• Clint Didier runs for U.S. Senate. [D.C. Sports Bog]
• DE Vonnie Holliday expected to sign today. [ESPN]
• Terrapins
• Road gets easier for Terps Lacrosse. [D1SCOURSE]
• AAU Basketball targets shine. [Testudo Times]
• MMA
• UFC 114 fights set. [Sherdog]
• Heavy Artillery results and play-by-play. [Sherdog] 
• More News
• Niemi outstanding in net, Hawks beat Sharks 2-1. [Yahoo Sports]
• Halak pulled in 6-0 loss to the Flyers. [Yahoo Sports]
• Celtics hold on for Game 1 win. [CBS]