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What at first was thought to be a minor injury has turned into a prolonged absence for Michael Morse, who hit 31 home runs and had 95 RBI in 2011. (Associated Press)

Michael Morse’s bat, not lat, soon will be focus

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche acknowledges the crowd between the seventh and eighth innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Washington. LaRoche recorded his 1,000th career hit during the seventh inning on a double to deep right, scoring Jesus Flores, Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Adam LaRoche continues to buoy Nationals’ offense in milestone night

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Chien-Ming Wang is allowed to remain on a rehab stint until May 27, at which time he likely will be worked into the Nationals' rotation. (Associated Press)

Return of Chien-Ming Wang to shake up Nationals’ staff

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg's forgettable afternoon started with the first Padres batter when a soft fly fell untouched for a double. He was pulled after allowing four earned runs in four innings. It marked the first time he failed to last at least six innings this season. (Associated Press)

Little goes right for Strasburg in Nats’ 6-1 loss

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Henry Rodriguez has eight saves, but he's squandered opportunities in two of his past four appearances, including giving up a walk-off grand slam Sunday night. (Associated Press)

Nats’ closer case closed: Johnson sticking with Rodriguez

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) is congratulated by Wilson Ramos (3) after Espinosa hit a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jose Arredondo in the sixth inning Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Zimmermann, Espinosa help Nats top Reds, but Ramos’ injury taints win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Roger Bernadina heads toward home plate past after hitting a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake during the first inning on Friday, May 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Bernadina, Espinosa ignite Nats’ offense in 7-3 win over Reds

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Bryce Harper learns how not to vent anger

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos grimaces on the ground after he was injured in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Cincinnati. Ramos left the game. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Wilson Ramos sustains serious knee injury in Nats’ win over Reds

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits for a pitch from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam LeCure during the ninth inning Friday, May 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 7-3. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Stitches just above his left eye, Bryce Harper is good to go for Saturday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits for a pitch from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam LeCure during the ninth inning Friday, May 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 7-3. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Bryce Harper needs stitches above eye after slamming bat into wall in frustration

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)

Too many strikeouts, runners left on base in Nationals’ latest loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg tossed six innings, allowing two runs (one earned), while striking out 13. The Nats won 4-2, ending their three-game slide. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Stephen Strasburg helps Nats halt skid with 13-K performance

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is comfortable enough with his club that he doesn't believe a trade deadline move is necessary. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Davey Johnson casts support during Nationals’ offensive struggles

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Danny Espinosa has a .186 batting average with a .282 on-base percentage and .235 slugging percentage this season to go along with 37 strikeouts, which is tied for the National League lead. (Associated Press)

Danny Espinosa’s lack of production at the plate is striking

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nats 3B Zimmerman comes off DL, Werth heads there

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Right fielder Jayson Werth, accompanied by athletic trainer Mike McGowan, broke his left wrist during Sunday night's loss to Philadelphia. It's unrelated to an injury he suffered to the same wrist in 2005. (Associated Press)

Jayson Werth got best possible result from wrist injury

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington's 18-10 start to the season has given fans reason to pass through the turnstiles at Nationals Park. Here, they turned out to celebrate Opening Day in D.C. on April 12. (Associated Press)

Where do the Nationals fit among D.C.’s pro sports teams?

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Nationals RF Jayson Werth out with broken wrist

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Wilson Ramos, center, is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning hit scoring Steve Lombardozzi in the 11th inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Ramos, Nationals earn walk-off win over Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times