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Tyler Moore of the Washington Nationals follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nationals’ playoff picture comes into focus with win over Mets

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Manager Davey Johnson says the three games in New York come before thinking about Atlanta this weekend. (Associated Press)

Johnson emphasizes Nationals’ business at hand

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Umpires try to restore order during the sixth inning when both benches and bullpens emptied onto the field of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Benches, bullpens clear twice as Nationals complete sweep of Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals sent John Lannan to Triple-A and will now use Ross Detwiler in the rotation to begin the season. (Associated Press)

John Lannan likely to make first post-Strasburg start at Braves

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. The Nats beat St. Louis 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg shutdown coming Sept. 12

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Kelly pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Casey Kelly wins in MLB debut

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Reed Johnson, left, celebrates with Kris Medlen (54) as Medlen scores next to Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t complete sweep, lose 5-1 to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores celebrates with closer Tyler Clippard after the Washington Nationals closed out a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DALY: Nats’ bullpen has been a relief from the start

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals, Adam LaRoche, Mark DeRosa, Ryan Zimmerman and General Manager Mike Rizzo, present gifts to Chipper Jone, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington, DC. Jones said he would be retiring after this session. He has played his entire 19 year career was an Atlanta Brave, winning one World Series title with them in 1995. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals give their salute to Chipper Jones

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Danny Espinosa scores on Chad Tracy's game winning RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning as the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Nationals beat Braves 5-4 in 13 innings to extend NL East lead

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Braves acquire Maholm, Johnson from Cubs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Trade talks indicate Ryan Dempster will be shipped from Chicago to Atlanta, but with 10 years in the majors and five with the Cubs, he has the right to veto the deal. (Associated Press)

With trade winds swirling, Nationals’ focus remains on business at hand

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman rounds the bases after his two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Nationals happy with split after ragged start to series with Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan pauses in the first inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, July 21, 2012. Lannan gave up two runs in the first inning but none in the next six in a game the Nationals went on to win 5-2. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

DALY: Keep spreading the wealth, Nationals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Zimmerman’s 2 HRs lead Nationals over Braves

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout after being lifted in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 11-10 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Monumental implosion sees Nats blow largest lead in franchise history

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado, left, is run down on his way to the plate by Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) during the eighth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 4-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nationals’ NL East lead slipping away

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa sends the ball past Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones on a double play hit into by Matt Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2012, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves rally in 7th but fall to Nationals 5-4

By Ashley Hopkinson - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) is congratulated in the dugout after a go-ahead home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2012, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Nationals’ Morse hamstrings Braves with eighth-inning home run

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Braves place Beachy on DL, make plans for Jurrjens

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press