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One reason the Nationals have improved by at least 10 games each year from 2010 through this season is that they have solidified positions in their lineup that once were question marks. Rookie Bryce Harper has done his share in the outfield since being called up April 28. (Associated Press)

Steady progress part of Nationals’ master plan

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond jumps over Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis after getting the out at second base and completing the double play during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington. Andre Ethier was out at first. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats move to verge of playoff berth with 3-1 win over Dodgers

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' relief pitcher Craig Stammen pitches against the Chicago Cubs during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Rainout means Nationals will need spot starter on Sunday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chad Durbin, right, high-fives teammate David Ross, after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals ready to turn the page after getting swept by Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Christian Garcia throws during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Christian Garcia proving that talent was never a question

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Tyler Moore of the Washington Nationals follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nationals’ playoff picture comes into focus with win over Mets

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez fields a ground ball hit by the New York Mets' David Wright who he then threw out in the fifth inning of the baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

Nationals’ offense helps boost Gio Gonzalez’s Cy Young case

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Manager Davey Johnson says the three games in New York come before thinking about Atlanta this weekend. (Associated Press)

Johnson emphasizes Nationals’ business at hand

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg flounders in final home start as Marlins beat Nationals

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth tosses his bat after the hit for his solo home run to tie the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-6 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals overcome wild, stormy day to beat Marlins, 7-6

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals manager says Strasburg’s season is over

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Umpires try to restore order during the sixth inning when both benches and bullpens emptied onto the field of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Benches, bullpens clear twice as Nationals complete sweep of Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper fields a fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Erik Kratz for an out in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Questions about center, leadoff starting to disappear for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Edwin Jackson delivers a pitch in the third inning of the Nationals' 11-5 win against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 4, 2012. (Associated Press)

Edwin Jackson good enough as Nationals’ offense breaks out

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Davey Johnson managed the Baltimore Orioles in 1996 and played for them from 1965-1972. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Davey Johnson happy to see Orioles having success

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa makes the tag on Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, right, who was out at second on the steal attempt, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Danny Espinosa impressing with his glove work at second base

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals sent John Lannan to Triple-A and will now use Ross Detwiler in the rotation to begin the season. (Associated Press)

John Lannan likely to make first post-Strasburg start at Braves

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Nats talk to Strasburg about shutting him down

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. The Nats beat St. Louis 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg shutdown coming Sept. 12

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Strasburg dominant, Nats produce late to top Cards

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press