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Washington Wizards' John Wall during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

The best Washington sports quotes of 2016

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, runs past third base coach Bob Henley, left, on his way home to score on a double by Ryan Zimmerman during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals bring back all seven members of coaching staff for 2017

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth is tagged out at home by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal during the sixth inning during Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Washington, as home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg watches. The Dodgers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ten minutes was all it took for the Nationals’ fate to change

By Thom Loverro

Nats and Dodgers left hanging when Cubs-Giants go late

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh 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) **FILE**

Baker, Roberts stir things up with balk talk before NLDS

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh 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) **FILE**

Nats 2B Murphy expected to play; no Game 2 starter named

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals-Dodgers: Here’s why the Nats will win

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Wilmer Difo (1) puts on his glove for batting practice before an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wilmer Difo, three left-handed relievers on Nationals postseason roster

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh 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) **FILE**

Baker, Roberts 1st opposing black managers in playoff series

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker smiles during a news conference after 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)

Dusty Baker jolts Nats with his brand of passion, personality

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh 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) **FILE**

After pondering blacklist, Nats Dusty Baker back in playoffs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, March 7, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Murphy, Harper, Zimmerman among hurting Nats heading to NLDS

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, March 7, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nats get home field; Melancon gets 4 outs in win vs. Miami

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, March 7, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Marlins tame Harper, Nationals for 7-4 win

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joe Ross throws 90 pitches in four innings as Nationals top Diamondbacks

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) goes down with a knee injury during the 6th inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Wilson Ramos’ season-ending injury casts shadow on Nats postseason hopes

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy has not played a game since Sept. 21 and has only pinch hit since Sept. 17. The Nationals are keeping him from playing in a game to make sure he's ready for the postseason so he doesn't aggravate his strained buttock. (Associated Press Photographs)

Nationals try to get healthy, stay sharp with week left before playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

While he said he can "gut it through," Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sore right elbow. (Associated Press)

Stephen Strasburg’s trip to disabled list a precaution by Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals hope to become a good team again, but Papelbon being back with the Nationals less than six months since he went after teammate and National League MVP Bryce Harper in the dugout is stunning to many. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Jonathan Papelbon released by Washington Nationals

The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

On the fly, Ben Revere saves Tanner Roark’s day

By Mark Eisenhauer - The Washington Times