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Feb 23, 2016; Viera, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) and head coach Dusty Baker talk during a work out at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Recap: Nats Start Spring On Right Note With Win Over Rays

Washington Nationals News: Ryan Zimmerman taking it slow this spring

Washington Nationals News: Tanner Roark To Start 2016 Spring Training Opener

Washington Nationals Need Gio Gonzalez To Take Big Leap Forward In 2016

Feb 23, 2016; Viera, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) and head coach Dusty Baker talk during a work out at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Dusty Baker gets up to speed on baseball’s new rules

Sep 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) hits a two run RBI single against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Ian Desmond Signs With Texas Rangers

Jul 12, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; USA pitcher Lucas Giolito throws against the World Team in the first inning during the All Star Futures Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Top prospect Lucas Giolito impresses in live BP

Sep 14, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) watches replay of his solo home run during the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals defeated the Phillies, 8-7 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Nats need healthy season from Jayson Werth

Aug 2, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) rounds the bases on his home run during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals 2016 Player Preview: Daniel Murphy

Sep 19, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) throws to the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals won 5 - 2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Editorial: Jonathan Papelbon An X-Factor In 2016

Feb 24, 2015; Viera, FL, USA; A Washington Nationals baseball cap lies on the field during spring training workouts at Space Coast Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Austin Voth

Aug 27, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) reacts after striking out during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Ryan Zimmerman discusses PED allegations

Washington Nationals Editorial: Does Bryce Harper Have To Be A Leader?

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Oct 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: How Nats’ ace Stephen Strasburg has evolved

Sep 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Gio Gonzalez hopes for longer leash under Dusty Baker

May 24, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) is unable to catch the single hit by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Ben Revere (not pictured) during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Editorial: Shortstop Battle An Open Competition

Mar 6, 2014; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Matt Skole (63) misses a throw at first base in front of Atlanta Braves left fielder Joey Terdoslavich (25) in the ninth inning as the Braves beat the Nationals 3-2 at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Player Profile: Matt Skole

Jul 12, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; USA pitcher Lucas Giolito throws against the World Team in the first inning during the All Star Futures Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Lucas Giolito looks to make the big leagues

Oct 3, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (left) and catcher Wilson Ramos (40) react after a no hitter by Scherzer against the New York Mets during game two at Citi Field. The Nationals defeated the Mets 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Max Scherzer his own tough act to follow

Washington Nationals News: Jonathan Papelbon Addresses Media In Viera

Jul 27, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Burke Badenhop (25) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Nats sign Burke Badenhop to minor league deal

Mar 19, 2015; Melbourne, FL, USA; A view of Space Coast Stadium during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Washington Nationals. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports

Five Washington Nationals Storylines To Watch In 2016 Spring Training

Jun 7, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Belisle (37) in the eighth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Cardinals won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Invite Matt Belisle To Spring Training

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the 2016 NL East: First Basemen

Nov 5, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker poses in the Nationals dugout after a press conference introducing Baker as the new Nationals manager at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Can Dusty Baker help Nats fix problems of 2015?

Washington Nationals Reactions: Stephen Strasburg And Nats Not Talking Contract Extension

Sep 3, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) singles during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. This is Turner

Washington Nationals News: At shortstop, Nats must chose between youth and experience