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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fourth inning against Erik Gonzalez #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats Are Wasting Strong Pitching Performances

Do or Die Time For Dave Martinez’s Nationals Coming Fast

Washington Nationals: Starting Strong is Critical for Nats

Washington Nationals: Welcome to The Show, Carter Kieboom

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez talks with the home plate umpire Doug Eddings after Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals was ejected during the home opener for the Nationals against the New York Mets April 05, 2018, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Mets won the game 8-2. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Fire Davey Martinez

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals heads to the dugout after being pulled during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The Trevor Rosenthal Experiment is Over

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Brian Dozier #9 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Third Base Coach Bob Henley #13 after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Brian Dozier Showing Signs of Life

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals catches a fly ball hit by Kevin Pillar #1 of the San Francisco Giants (not pictured) in the second inning at Nationals Park on April 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Adam Eaton Quietly Having Great Start

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts with teammate Ryan Zimmerman #11 after scoring on a single RBI hit by Bryce Harper #34 (not pictured) in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

Veteran Leaders Will Be Key for Nationals in 2019

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Kurt Suzuki #28 after defeating the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Is Sean Doolittle Being Overused?

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Starting Pitching Dominance Carrying the Team

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by teammates after hitting his second home run of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats Break Records in Series Finale

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 20: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Victor Robles #16 after scoring in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 20, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Rendon, Robles Injuries Not Substantial

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals advances to third base on a ground rule two-run double by Adam Eaton #2 in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Bat Victor Robles Higher in Lineup

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a walk in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on May 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could a Gio Gonzalez Reunion Be Possible?

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: Wilmer Difo #1 and Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after a 9-6 win over the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Time For Nationals to Build Momentum

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after a 3-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Make It or Break It Time for Bullpen

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 18: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals walks back to the dugout after being removed from the game in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Patrick Corbin Is Worth Every Last Dollar

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Joe Ross #41 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Nationals Park on September 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Where Art Thou, Joe Ross?

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: Starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals works the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. All uniformed players and coaches are wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg Bit By Home Run Bug

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals reacts after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Nationals Park on April 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. All uniformed players and coaches are wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Changes to The Lineup Are Necessary

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a two-run RBI single to J.D. Davis #28 of the New York Mets (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on March 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trevor Rosenthal’s Training Wheels Must Come Off

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting the game winning home run in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Howie Kendrick Reminding Nats of his Value

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fourth inning against Erik Gonzalez #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Takeaways From the Pirates Series

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 12: Actors Richard Dormer, Maisie Williams, Kerry Ingram, Gemma Whelan, Pilou Asbæk, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Joe Dempsie, Conleth Hill, Hannah Murray, Ben Crompton, John Bradley, producer Chris Newman, executive producer Bernadette Caulfield, actors Kit Harington, Carice van Houten, Liam Cunningham, Jerome Flynn, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jacob Anderson and Sophie Turner attend the "Game of Thrones" Season 8 screening at the Waterfront Hall on April 12, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats on a Game of Thrones Small Council?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 10: Manager Dave Martinez #4 and trainer Paul Lessard of the Washington Nationals talk to Tony Sipp #36 in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park on April 10, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Nationals: Three Possible Trade Targets to Fix the Bullpen

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 12, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Bullpen Woes Continue as Nationals Fall to Pirates 6-3

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals smiles during the 6th inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Kelly Kline/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Rendon’s Red Hot Start Underappreciated