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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper slides home to score the winning run on a hit by Daniel Murphy during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Murphy’s RBI double in 10th lifts Nationals over Phils 3-2

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Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) watches the monitor after grounding out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The Cardinals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Bryce Harper, Nationals befuddled by Mike Leake in 6-1 loss

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) watches the ball as he hits a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington, Monday, April 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Harper has 4 hits, 3 RBIs as Nationals rout Cardinals 14-6

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner (7) looks for the call after stealing second against Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon (9) during the third inning of a baseball game in Washington, Thursday, April 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trea Turner placed on 10-day disabled list

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon (6) and Matt Wieters, right, talk with starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, center, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Phillies score 12 during Nationals’ ‘nightmare’ first inning

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner fields a ground ball before throwing to first base for the out on Miami Marlins' Derek Dietrich, during the third inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trea Turner set to star as Nationals shortstop and leadoff hitter

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Draeger, hands the ball to Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) during ceremonial game ball delivery at the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins in Washington, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Dusty Baker and the Nationals enjoyed a beautiful opening day at the ballpark

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Dusty Baker still finalizing Nationals roster, three days before opening day

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

A tarp covers the field as it is announced the Washington Nationals-Boston Red Sox exhibition baseball game was canceled at Nationals Park, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals Friday exhibition game rained out

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Treinen will start the season as the closer for the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old Treinen, a right-hander, has one career save. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Treinen, owner of 1 save in the majors, gets Nats closer job

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Blake Treinen points to the sky before throwing his first pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Blake Treinen will close for the Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Nationals inch toward final 25

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover tosses the ball to home during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals still undecided on who their closer will be

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy changes his shoes during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals 2B Daniel Murphy confident he will be ready for season

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Nationals star Harper off to smashing start after down year

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series at Nationals Park oct. in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Nats’ Tanner Roark relishes roles as starting pitcher

By BILL WHITEHEAD - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker, left, watches players during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dusty Baker’s contract not a priority for Lerners

By Thom Loverro

$FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches in the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park in Washington. Scherzer is dealing with pain from a fractured knuckle on his pitching hand that arose late last year, and Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker says the team is making plans in case his ace isn't ready to go when next season begins. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)$

Scherzer’s knuckle causing pain; Nats make contingency plans

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker pauses in the dugout before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington. Instead of revamping their roster after yet another early playoff exit, the Washington Nationals head to spring training next week counting on a bounce-back year from Bryce Harper and a full season from Stephen Strasburg. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Dusty Baker feels anything but ‘lame’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker listens to a question during a media availability before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Nationals Park in Washington. Baker began preparations for his second spring training as the Nationals' manager Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, when players began reporting to camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Dusty Baker is back in West Palm Beach with his Nationals

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