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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, is greeted by bench coach Chip Hale, right, at the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Bryce Harper powers Nationals past Pirates

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Wilmer Difo watches his solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl, during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper shine as Nationals blast Pirates 12-4

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) talks with home plate umpire Nic Lentz, right, after he was called out on strikes during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper hits leadoff for first time since 2013

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (12) celebrates his two-run home run with Bryce Harper during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals lose to Diamondbacks in another one-run setback

By David Driver -- Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Nats beat Dodgers 5-2 in uneven matchup of Scherzer, Kershaw

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) waits in the on deck circle to bat during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, April 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bryce Harper hits broken-bat home run

By David Driver - Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, April 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Shear Power! Bryce Harper breaks bat in two on long home run

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up before batting during the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper decision’s impact will last years

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Bryce Harper, Adam Eaton lead Nationals over Reds 6-5 for opening sweep

By Joe Kay - Associated Press

Members of the Washington Nationals run sprints during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nats star Harper focused on 2018 season, not future beyond

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) walks in the dugout before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park in Washington. There will be one very important question hovering over Harper and the Nationals throughout spring training and the entire 2018 season: Will this be his last year with the club? (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

As Dave Martinez joins Nats, could Bryce Harper be out soon?

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo’s wait could end up costing Nationals

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Saturday, July 22, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. With Bryce Harper a year from free agency, the agent for Washington's star opened contract talk with the Nationals. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

Bryce Harper will be most talked about baseball topic

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Saturday, July 22, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. With Bryce Harper a year from free agency, the agent for Washington's star opened contract talk with the Nationals. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

Bryce Harper’s agent opened contract talk with Nationals

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) stands in the on-deck circle before his at-bat in the fourthinning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper leaving no longer a foregone conclusion

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Michael A. Taylor (3) is congratulated after his three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper entering final year of his contract

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras begins to celebrate after Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper struck out swinging in the ninth inning to end Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, early Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs advanced to the NLCS with a 9-8 win. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nats add another bizarre chapter to playoff disappointments

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper watches his two-run homer in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Nationals make case for old-school baseball

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Max Scherzer confident to take mound in Game 3

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, celebrates his two-run homer with Victor Robles (14) nearby, in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Harper jolts flatlining Nationals back to life

By Thom Loverro