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Baltimore third baseman Brooks Robinson makes a diving catch for a line drive hit by Cincinnati Reds' Johnny Bench to end the sixth inning of a baseball game, Oct. 13, 1970, in Baltimore. Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died, according to a joint announcement by the Orioles and his family Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Brooks Robinson the gold standard for Orioles on and off the field

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2013, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington. Johnson is in a Florida hospital with COVID-19, according to former New York Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz. Horwitz said he spoke with Johnson briefly on Friday. Johnson, 77, was a four-time All-Star second baseman and managed the Mets to their last World Series title in 1986. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Former big leaguer Davey Johnson hospitalized with COVID

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In this Aug. 7, 2013, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington. Johnson is in a Florida hospital with COVID-19, according to former New York Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz. Horwitz said he spoke with Johnson briefly on Friday. Johnson, 77, was a four-time All-Star second baseman and managed the Mets to their last World Series title in 1986. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Davey Johnson, former Nationals and Orioles manager, hospitalized with COVID-19

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (right) argues with first base umpire Marvin Hudson before being ejected during the sixth inning of the Nationals' 5-4 road loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 15, 2012. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Davey Johnson isn’t looking to bury Astros

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this May 15, 2017, file photop, New York Mets manager Terry Collins watches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. By the end of this week, Collins will be the longest-tenured manager in Mets history. Hard to believe, really. Then again, nothing is ever easy for Collins and the Mets. With his team on a seven-game losing streak 6 1/2 weeks into a trying season, Collins is set to catch Davey Johnson on Friday night for most games managed in a Mets uniform (1,012).(AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Mr. Met: As team slumps, Collins hits managerial milestone

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker walks out of the dugout after the final out of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Washington. Nationals won 10-7. The NL East Champion Nationals, who will face Los Angeles in the division series, finished the regular season 95-67, a 12-game improvement in Baker's first season as manager. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Dusty Baker, Davey Johnson burnish Hall of Fame credentials with Nationals stints

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr, left, and manager Matt Williams watch batting practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Randy Knorr comfortable as guy beside the guy in Nationals’ dugout

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, left, argues with umpire Jeff Gosney after Gosney ejected Bryce Harper in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LOVERRO: Nationals might be good enough to live up to expectations this time

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Ian Desmond (center), who already has established himself as one of the best shortstops in the game, is poised to build on his previous two seasons and have a true breakout year as a key element in the Nationals returning to the postseason in the first year of manager Matt Williams' tenure in D.C. (gregg newton/special to the washington times)

BASEBALL 2014: HARRIS: Nats fans will have reason to celebrate

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

This is a 2014 photo of manager Matt Williams of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals active roster as of, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: For Matt Williams, it’s 99 percent inspiration, 1 percent conversation

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Ex-Nats manager to meet dad’s WWII POW comrade

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Matt Williams addresses the media after he is introduced as the new manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team during a news conference at Nationals Park, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Intensity will be Matt Williams’ calling card as Nats manager

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Arizona Diamondbacks' Matt Williams against the Washington Nationals in an MLB baseball game Friday, June 3, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

LOVERRO: Nats’ hiring of Matt Williams sends message that Rizzo, not players, makes the call

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr (53) stands during the National Anthem before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As Nationals’ manager search begins, Randy Knorr the players’ choice

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann rubs up a new baseball after giving up a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jordan Zimmermann falls short of 20th win as Cardinals prevail again

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington National manager Davey Johnson waits in the dugout before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Johnson announced earlier in the season that this would be his last year managing the Nationals. The Nationals organization paid tribute to Johnson before the game, presenting him with a video tribute and a crystal award. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

FENNO: As season goes bust, Nationals reminded how elusive October can be

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Counting the ways the Nationals’ year went off the rails

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times