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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Espino has become Nationals’ ‘secret weapon’ in do-it-all pitching role

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals closing pitcher Paolo Espino, right, celebrates with catcher Alex Avila, left, after the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nationals top Phillies in epic slugfest

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his two-run home run with Gerardo Parra, right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

With strong homestand behind them, Nationals are back in NL East mix

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber celebrates his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Schwarber’s three-homer day carries Nationals to win against Mets

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, fans gesture the baby shark as Washington Nationals' Gerardo Parra bats during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros, in Washington. Creators of the viral video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October, are developing a version in Navajo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Parra, aka ‘Baby Shark,’ back with Nationals

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Veteran Espino gets first big league win for Nationals 15 years after being drafted

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Monday, June 14, 2021, photo, Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro (13) talks to the umpire during a baseball game, in Washington. The Washington Nationals announced Wednesday, June 16, 2021, that Castro has been placed on the Restricted List. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Nationals’ Castro placed on restricted list due to family matter

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber celebrates his go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Schwarber goes deep again for Nats in win over Pirates

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Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

As Nationals’ offense seeks answers, Schwarber emerges as a leadoff man

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, center, stands on the mound as a trainer comes to check on him during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Washington. Scherzer left the game with an injury. Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is at center left. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nationals behind Posey, DeSclafani

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) connects for a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jeffrey Springs during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Castro has RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nationals beat Rays

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, talks with manager Dave Martinez and a member of the team's medical staff before exiting a baseball game in then second inning against Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Neck strain just the latest injury hiccup in Strasburg’s 12-year MLB career

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) delivers ion the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg placed on 10-day injured list with neck strain

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, talks with manager Dave Martinez and a member of the team's medical staff before exiting a baseball game in then second inning against Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg exits with right trapezius muscle tightness, sparking concern

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates with Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals overcome Strasburg’s early exit, beat Braves

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Max Scherzer, shown here earlier this season in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, may have pitched his last game in a Washington Nationals uniform Thursday. (AP File Photo/Julio Cortez)

Shut out, shut down and swept: Nationals fall to Brewers

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Will Harris delivers during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Nationals’ Will Harris to undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell runs the bases on a home run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Josh Bell, out of slump, proving himself dangerous in Nationals lineup

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Nationals sweep Orioles, trusting Daniel Hudson, Brad Hand again in relief

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press