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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 01: Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals catches a foul ball by Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 1, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Catching Platoon Is Not Working

Tom Sileo
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Washington Nationals: Nationals Need Trevor Rosenthal

Upcoming Homestand Will Define Nationals’ 2019 Season

Washington Nationals: Best Candidates for Designated Hitter

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Tanner Rainey #21 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait on Photo Day at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches during on February 22, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Something Old, and Something New in Nats Win

Tim James
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals acknowledges the crowd after recording his 300th strikeout for the year against the Miami Marlins for the second out of the seventh inning at Nationals Park on September 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer is More Machine than Man

Ross Shinberg
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run in the third 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)

Washington Nationals: Seven Best Right-Handed Hitters in Nats History

Tim James
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals walks into the clubhouse after losing to the Chicago Cubs in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: What Does The Future Hold For Ryan Zimmerman?

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 05: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals waits to pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at Nationals Park on June 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Bullpen Becoming Increasingly Effective

Ross Shinberg
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after retiring the side in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Craig Kimbrel Drama Finally Over

Ross Shinberg
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Nationals Park on June 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Three Possible Trade Targets

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 05: Starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Washington Nationals throws to a Chicago White Sox batter in the first inning at Nationals Park on June 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats Catching Fire for First Time in 2019

Ross Shinberg
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 01: Brian Dozier #9 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 1, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nationals won 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Brian Dozier Finding Power Stroke

Ross Shinberg
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 05: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates defeating the Kansas City Royals after the game on August 5, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 6-5. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Nationals Take Flyer On Fernando Rodney To Bolster Bullpen

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: General Manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals introduces Manager Dusty Baker (not pictured) at Nationals Park on November 5, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Four Washington Nationals Who Could Be Traded In 2019

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on May 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Statcast Sunday: Washington Nationals Exit Velocity

Kyle Scafariello
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 01: Wander Suero #51 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 1, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nationals won 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats Bullpen Gets Chance to Reset

Ross Shinberg
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 11: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks at the 20 K on the board for Max Scherzer's #31 (not pictured) MLB record tying strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park on May 11, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: June Schedule Provides Headliner Series

Ross Shinberg
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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 22: Pitcher Kyle Barraclough #20 of the Washington Nationals throws in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Nats’ Glaring Problems Can’t Be Swept Away

Tom Sileo
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 9: Tanner Roark #57 of the Washington Nationals works against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game two of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 9, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Nationals: Washington Faces Old Teammate Roark on Saturday

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Washington Nationals walks back to the dugout with athletic trainer Paul Lessard after being injuried in the second inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on May 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anibal Sanchez Returns Wednesday

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on May 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Vote Nats for All-Star Game

Ross Shinberg
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals fields a hit to end the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 20, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trea Turner Struggling After Return

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 25: Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals throws to a Miami Marlins batter in the second inning at Nationals Park on May 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Grading the 2018-19 Washington Nationals’ Acquisitions

Tim James
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals hits the game winning three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto Heating Up At Right Time

Matt Holleran
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals reacts in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 20, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Five Steps To Fix The Washington Nationals

Matt Holleran
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals speaks with assistant coach Bo Porter #16 in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 8, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 7-6. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could Bo Porter Replace Davey Martinez?

Corey Parkinson
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on May 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Analyzing Nats Negative Run Differential

Kyle Scafariello
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