Washington Nationals

May 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper accepts one-year extension, avoids arbitration in 2018

Washington Nationals: Matt Albers making strong case to be closer

Four weeks that will decide the fate of the Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals: Jeremy Guthrie Reflects on Final Outing

Sep 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Joe Ross optioned to AAA

Apr 5, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) and second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) and shortstop Trea Turner (7) and third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) and right fielder Bryce Harper (34) and center fielder Adam Eaton (2) stand during the National Anthem against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals’ incredible offense is covering up their greatest weakness – the bullpen

Apr 24, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; -Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman making case for league’s most pleasant surprise

Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) is congratulated by starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals score more in a week than Royals all season in incredible offensive start

Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits an RBI single against the New York Mets during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Rendon Hits 3 Home Runs, Drives in 10 as Nats Roll Mets 23-5

Apr 28, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Adam Eaton (2) is looked at by a trainer after suffering an apparent leg injury during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Adam Eaton Out for Season with Torn ACL

Apr 19, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (40) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. The Royas won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Interested in Kansas City Royals’ reliever Kelvin Herrera

Apr 25, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) slides to third on a 3 RBI triple in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Trea Turner Hits for the Second Cycle of the 2017 Season

Apr 21, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a two run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

How Bryce Harper Compares to Mickey Mantle and Johnny Bench

Apr 11, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) throws to the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Gio Gonzalez on Early Path to Rebound Season

Apr 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen (45) reacts after walking an Atlanta Braves batter in the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. The Nationals won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Make a Move at Closer

Apr 11, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) hits an RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Daniel Murphy Is Truly Elite

Apr 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a game-winning walk-off three run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the ninth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper Bails Out the Washington Nationals Bullpen

Apr 7, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) runs the bases against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Washington Nationals won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Offense Off to a Fast Start

Mar 27, 2017; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Stephen Drew (10) hits a double against the New York Mets during a spring training game at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Stephen Drew Placed on Disabled List

Sep 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Nationals Bullpen may be their Achilles Heel

Apr 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) forces out Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (11) and throws to first to complete a double play during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Place Trea Turner on 10 Day DL

Apr 8, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) relieves Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (18) during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Jeremy Guthrie’s No Good, Very Bad Day

Mar 3, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) reacts after striking put against the St. Louis Cardinals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Final Season in Washington for Jayson Werth

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen (45) pitches during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Announce Blake Treinen as Closer

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen (45) pitches during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Name Blake Treinen as Closer

Oct 7, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) stands during the national anthem before game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series between the Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

President Trump Declines Invitation to Throw Out First Pitch

Feb 16, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Joe Nathan (74) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Release Former All-Star Joe Nathan