How the Nats’ rookie of the year hopeful learned to be himself
Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is among the preseason favorites for National League rookie of the year.
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MacKenzie Gore shines, but Nationals fall on an optimistic Opening Day
MacKenzie Gore allows one hits and strikes out 13 in six scoreless innings, but Opening Day ends with the bullpen allowing four runs in the 10th in a loss to the Phillies.
Thu, Mar 27
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As 20th anniversary season begins, Nationals must feed their fans again
These Nationals aren’t going to win a title in their 20th anniversary season.
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First pitches can go terribly wrong. Here’s hoping mine goes right.
Thomas Boswell is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Opening Day this year — and he doesn’t want to become the next 50 Cent.
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James Wood, quiet off the field but loud on it, is a star on the rise
Wood made his major league debut in July and quickly delivered for the Nationals, who open their season Thursday against the Phillies.
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Wed, Mar 26
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He spent the winter working at Home Depot. Now he’ll be in the Nats’ bullpen.
At the start of spring training, Brad Lord, a right-handed reliever, was a long shot to make Washington’s Opening Day roster.
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Through the Nats’ best and worst, Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo are constants
The Nationals’ manager and general manager have seen it all, and they still lean on each other as the eighth season of their partnership begins.
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