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Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Adams, Thomas homer, Nationals beat Giants behind Gray

By Ben Ross - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Joey Meneses, left, gets a high-five from his pitcher Trevor Williams after scoring their first run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during a baseball game, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Meneses’ homer in ninth lifts Nationals to win over Dbacks

By John Marshall - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez applauds after the Nationals closed out an exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington. Washington won 3-0. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals’ Dave Martinez odds-on favorite to be first manager fired

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks with reporters about the team's recent trades before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals open spring training amid uncertainty over roster — and ownership

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin walks to the dugout after he was pulled during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals’ Corbin ends another season as one of worst starting pitchers in majors

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams throws to first for the out on Chicago Cubs' Franmil Reyes during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

C.J. Abrams’ call up represents new era for Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

San Diego Padres' Juan Soto gestures after he singled during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Meneses stays hot, but Snell K’s 10 to lead Padres over Soto-less Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell reacts toward the dugout after he hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

MLB’s trade target focus is on Soto, but Bell is a difference-maker

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez (4) on the field during the national anthem before a game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., July 4, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Here’s why Nationals manager Dave Martinez is coaching in 2022 All-Star Game

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Ehire Adrianza (5) and centerfielder Victor Robles (16) trying to make a catch on Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas’ (11) pop-fly single during the 1st inning at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., July 4, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Nationals’ struggles against Marlins show just how far back they are in NL East

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez waves at a jersey retirement ceremony for former Washington Nationals baseball player Ryan Zimmerman before a baseball game between the Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Washington. Also seen are general manager Mike Rizzo, center, and mark Lerner, right, principal owner. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Halfway through rebuilding season, Nationals give Rizzo, Martinez a vote of confidence

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez walks toward the dugout after making a pitching change during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Nats extend GM Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez through ‘23

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Members of the against the Washington Nationals watch as crew chief umpire Mark Wegner, second from left, decides a call during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t overcome obscure rule as Reynolds powers Pirates with 3 homers

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Nationals officially place Stephen Strasburg on injured list with stress reaction of the ribs

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) **FILE**

Nationals to place Strasburg back on injured list after discomfort in bullpen session

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Nationals’ Strasburg allows Marlins seven runs in first start in year

Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel, left, is picked off by Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz on a throw to first baseman Josh Bell, right, to end a baseball game Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nationals catcher Ruiz ends win over Reds with pickoff at first base

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia reacts after he hit an RBI ground-rule double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals call up shortstop Luis Garcia from minors

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Outfielder Victor Robles(#16) takes a big swing during his at bat at Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros on May 14th 2022 at Nationals Park in Washington DC. (Photo: All-Pro Reels/ Alyssa Howell) **FILE**

Nationals’ Robles looked like his 2019 self in weekend series

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals’ season resembling that of a rebuilding team — both on and off the field

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times