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Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) shakes hands with Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price, center left, before a baseball game, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dusty Baker welcomed back to Cincinnati in first return trip with Nationals

By Joe Kay - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth celebrates his pinch-hit grand slam with Bryce Harper in the seventh inning of their 10-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Werth spent much of the game in the batting cage fine-tuning his swing on a scheduled day off after hitting just .220 entering Sunday. (Associated Press)

Nationals hope the offense catches fire with consistent production from lineup

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) bats during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, May 23, 2016, in Washington. The Mets won 7-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper struggling to take advantage of the few good pitches he sees

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy said he looks forward to seeing friends in New York when the Nationals travel there for a three-game series. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Daniel Murphy, Nationals head to New York for intriguing series with Mets

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Danny Espinosa cannot make the play on a single hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Kalish during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Addison Russell’s seventh-inning double lifts Cubs over Nationals

By Scott Held - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper reacts after he struck out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Washington. The Phillies won 3-0.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Three-run ninth dooms Nationals as Phillies complete sweep

Associated Press

Washington Nationals center fielder Chris Heisey, center, is doused with liquid after he hit a walk off home run during the 16th inning of an interleague baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5 in 16 innings. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals, Bryce Harper given first break in schedule after hot starts

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals' Chris Heisey hit his first career walkoff home run in the 16th inning in a 6-5 victor y over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. (Associated Press)

Chris Heisey’s home run tops wild 16-inning win for Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals notch fourth consecutive victory by shutting out winless Braves

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of an interleague exhibition baseball game, Friday, April 1, 2016, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

With Stephen Strasburg out, Tanner Roark pitches seven shutout innings

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth is without a hit in his first 11 at-bats of the season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jayson Werth, Michael A. Taylor off to slow starts for Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals line up for the national anthem before their first home game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park, on Thursday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ home opener turns out dark and stormy with loss to Marlins

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker, left, high fives Ben Revere, right, after he hit a home run in a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

LOVERRO: Nationals will soon find Dusty Baker is better than Plan B

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker looks on during an interleague exhibition baseball game Minnesota Twins, Friday, April 1, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Culture Club: New vibe under Dusty Baker could lead to new ending for Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' baserunner Chris Heisey rounds third scoring during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Chris Heisey, Blake Treinen last to make Nationals’ opening day roster

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer speaks at a press conference before an exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, April 1, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg set to pitch opening series in Atlanta

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker watches batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Dusty Baker, Nationals will find it won’t be lonely at top of National League

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor swings at a pitch during an intrasquad baseball game at a spring training workout, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Michael A. Taylor forces way into Nationals’ plans after hot spring training

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats against the New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nationals were hoping to play under the lights, but game against Marlins canceled

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Trea Turner (7) throws to first base for an out on Atlanta Braves' Nick Swisher during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jon Barash) **FILE**

Trea Turner teases a bright future at shortstop for Nationals

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times