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Jordan Zimmerman delivers a pitch.

Jordan Zimmermann has been one of the few bright spots for the Washington Nationals this season. (Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports) Anyone who reads season previews might have wondered why prognosticators were bothering with the NL East this year. The Washington Nationals were expected to have a few close games with the Atlanta Braves but would win the division More...

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Fan sits in freezing cold, mostly empty Coors Field.
By Joseph Lawsky On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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April showers bring May power(s) for Atlanta Braves

I’ll bet that guy didn’t even pay for his ticket. (John Leyba/Denver Post) And that, as they say, is that. April is over. Good riddance, I say. Seriously, snowed-out games, half the superstars in the More...

Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano untucks his shirt after a save.
By Baily Deeter On Sunday, April 21st, 2013
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Washington Nationals: Is the bullpen worthy of the hype?

For the Washington Nationals bullpen to live up to the hype, Rafael Soriano needs a ton of untucks. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) The Washington Nationals are a talented team, no question. After posting the best record More...

Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis connects with the ball.
By Joseph Lawsky On Friday, April 12th, 2013
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Atlanta Braves: Weekend battle in the capital

Gattis great, Gattis good, let us thank him for his wood. (Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports) What can I say about the Atlanta Braves that hasn’t already been said about good southern barbeque? It’s greasy, More...

Press conference introducing Rafael Soriano to the Washington Nationals.
By Russell Whiting On Thursday, March 28th, 2013
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No doubt Washington Nationals are good, but is that enough?

Rafael Soriano is undoubtedly the best addition to the 2013 Washington Nationals. No wonder GM Mike Rizzo is smiling. (Gary Cameron/Reuters) Spring training seems to have lasted forever this year, but as the Washington More...

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throwing a pitch in spring training.
By Anthony Fusilli On Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
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2013 MLB preview: Washington Nationals should dominate

Stephen Strasburg is ready to lead the Washington Nationals back to the postseason. (Chuck Myers/MCT) All eyes will be on Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg to see how he bounces back from being shut More...

Anthony Rendon follows through on his home run swing for the Washington Nationals.
By Russell Whiting On Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
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Washington Nationals start 2013 with spring in their step

Top prospect Anthony Rendon hits a home run in the Washington Nationals’ spring training opener. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Everyone knows there isn’t too much emphasis on won-loss records at the More...

Members of the Blue Jays starting rotation: Mark Buehrle, R.A. Dickey and Josh Johnson in spring training.
By Kevin Coughlin On Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
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Five starting rotations that will be fun to watch in 2013

Toronto’s starting rotation to watch includes Mark Buehrle, R.A. Dickey and Josh Johnson. (Fred Thornhill/Reuters) With spring training well underway, and opening day a little over a month away, it seems time More...

Trevor Rosenthal pitches during spring trianing.
By Pete Dymeck On Monday, February 25th, 2013
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2013 top 50 MLB prospects countdown: 30-21

Trevor Rosenthal comes in at number 25 on the top 50 MLB prospects countdown. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch) As we continue our countdown of top MLB prospects , more household names will appear. Casual baseball More...

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitches batting practice in spring training.
By Paul West On Monday, February 25th, 2013
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NL East preview: Washington Nationals lead way

A full season from Stephen Strasburg could cement a deep postseason run for the Washington Nationals. Hey baseball fans! “The sun came out today; we’re born again, there’s new grass on the field…” Well, More...

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