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Nationals rookie Bryce Harper was named to the National League All-Star team, replacing Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who will be sidelined after undergoing knee surgery. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper added to NL All-Star team as injury replacement

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez earned his 12th win Saturday, giving up one run in six innings with six strikeouts in his team's 4-1 win over the Rockies. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gio Gonzalez fights through heat, earns 12th win as Nats beat Rockies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond has enjoyed a career year with 16 home runs, 49 RBI and a .279 batting average. He was named to the All-Star Game but has decided to use the break to rest a sore oblique. Michael Bourn was named to the National League team in his place. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals’ Ian Desmond to miss All-Star Game

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hit .270 with 22 home runs and 59 RBI in his first season in the big leagues. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper comes up short in All-Star Final Vote election

By Nicolas Nightingale - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum watches from the bench after he was pulled in the fourth inning of a baseball game with the Washington National, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals pummel Lincecum in 9-3 rout of Giants

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Ryan Zimmerman doubled and homered in Sunday's 8-4 win. Washington improved to 6-2 against Atlanta this season. (Associated Press)

Nats’ bats back Gonzalez; beat Braves to end trip

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

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Strasburg, Gonzalez, Desmond named to All-Star team

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 starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after giving up three runs to the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of their game on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Sun burns Strasburg, Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

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

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann tossed seven innings, giving up one run on eight hits and three walks in his team's 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Nationals’ offense stays hot, gives Zimmermann rare run support in 11-5 win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is 6 for 13 with two doubles and a home run since receiving a cortisone injection on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan Zimmerman gives Nationals’ offense shot of power after injection

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies' Eric Young Jr. scores a run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nationals’ offensive issues lead to another loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Tyler Moore (Associated Press)

Moore at ease second time around

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of&#160;an interleague baseball game in Baltimore, Saturday, June 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Edwin Jackson proving to be the Nationals’ No. 4 starter in name only

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman continues to deal with an ailing right shoulder that's affecting his swing. His average has plummeted to .218 and he has just 13 extra-base hits on the season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Zimmerman’s bum shoulder could impel Nationals to place him on DL again

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Davey Johnson living in the now — and loving every bit of it

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) and Jesus Flores (26) celebrate after they both scored on a double by Danny Espinosa during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Washington. At top right is Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton. The Nationals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Espinosa’s key double off Peralta helps Nats win series

Associated Press

Peralta suspended 8 games for pine tar, he appeals

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 in seven innings of his team's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg plays stopper yet again as Nats end 4-game losing streak

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times