Year: 2019

With his new batterymate, a healthy Arrieta is dependable. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Miami Marlins Infield Starlin Castro (13) waits to step up to the plate during the Miami Marlins game versus the Philadelphia Phillies on September 27, 2019, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Nicole Fridling/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Starlin Castro becomes intriguing free agent

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2019 World Series: Washington Nationals finish the fight

BRONX, NY - OCTOBER 15: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman looks on prior to Game 3 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: five free agents team should re-sign

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Houston Astros during Game Four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Patrick Corbin’s Invaluable Role

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros during Game 7 of the 2019 World Series to become World Series champions at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Davey Martinez

Washington Nationals: Davey Martinez’s ejection proves managers not so important

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Washington Nationals during Game 1 of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The World Series is over; Now it’s time for MLB Free Agency

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: This is what we’ve been waiting for from Strasburg

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 29: Opener Ryne Stanek #55 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 29, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Opener may not be needed for 2020

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers during the second inning of game two of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 12, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)

World Series: Gambling Considerations for Game 7

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: Hall of Fame Pedro Martinez looks on during the pre-game ceremony prior to the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: 3 reasons to consider Pedro Martinez for pitching coach

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 29: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on September 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: A case for J.D. Martinez to opt-in to his contract

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 14, 2019 in Anaheim, California. The Rays defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: 3 free agents team should target

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: A fan holds up a Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros sign during Game 6 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB World Series: The home field disadvantage

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon of the New York Mets, talk on the field during batting practice moments after Van Wagenen held a press conference before an MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals on May 20, 2019 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City. Mets won 5-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Is the managerial job attractive?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Strasburg, stifling in Game Six

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 04: Adam Haseley #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies reaches up above the outfield wall to catch the ball hit by the Freddy Galvis #3 of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 04, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: The 2019 final players report card

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Gabe Kapler #19 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Pursuit of Gabe Kapler is very concerning

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches during Game 5 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Houston advances with a 6-1 win. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Phillies: 2020’s reloading with 3 top arms

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Yoshitomo Tsutsugo #25 of Japanin action during the Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic between United States and Japan at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is not another Kyle Schwarber

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals speaks with umpire Lance Barksdale #23 after striking out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

MLB: The time for an electronic strike zone has come

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 18: Nicholas Castellanos #6 of the Chicago Cubs beats the tag from Curt Casali #12 of the Cincinnati Reds to score in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on September 18, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: 2019 letter grades for each player

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: Trea Turner #7, Asdrubal Cabrera #13, Anthony Rendon #6 and Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals look on during a pitching change during Game 3 of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Two for the road: Can the Washington Nationals come back in Houston?