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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, follows through after hitting a go-ahead grand slam off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Michael Stutes in the 11th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Philadelphia. Washington won 6-2 in 11 innings. At right is Carlos Ruiz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ian Desmond’s star on the rise for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Cleveland Indians' Drew Stubbs, right, scores against Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Cleveland. Stubbs scored on a fielder's choice by Jason Kipnis. The Indians won 2-1. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Nationals lose pitchers’ duel on ground ball to first base

Associated Press

Washington Nationals Jayson Werth reacts after striking out in the first inning in Nationals 2-0 shutout loss to the New York Mets in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, April 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Numbers don’t lie: Nationals’ feeble offense dragging down expected contender

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, right, slides safely into home as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Humberto Quintero cannot handle the throw during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, May 26, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals roll past Phillies

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Bryce Harper does it all as Nationals salvage road trip finale

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) tosses his helmet after striking out with the bases loaded during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Washington. The Reds defeated the Nationals 5-2. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ bats silenced by Reds rookie as sweep try fall short

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren (15) and first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) talk on the mound during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Monday, April 22, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dan Haren eager to show Nationals his innings-eating ways

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington's Ian Desmond draws a walk during the fourth inning of Monday's 2-0 Opening Day victory over the Marlins at Nationals Park. Desmond said he is in no hurry to sign an extension, but now that Texas' Elvis Andrus — a fellow shortstop — has a new $120 million deal, there is a baseline for future negotiations. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals notes: Ian Desmond focused on winning, not new contract

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** In this Nov. 28, 2012 file photo, baseball union head Michael Weiner speaks during a news conference in New York. Weiner says, Monday Feb. 25, 2013, there's active discussion about increasing the penalties for violating baseball's drug testing program. Weiner says players have very little patience for seeing their peers try to cheat the system. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Nationals among players in favor of harsher MLB drug penalties

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had three hits in the team's 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Associated Press)

NLDS Game 3: Ian Desmond a rare bright spot at plate for Nationals in shutout

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, looks up as he talks with teammate Bryce Harper during baseball practice, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in St. Louis. The Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to play Game 1 in the National League division series on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

MLB Playoffs 2012: Ian Desmond’s breakout season draws praise

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

MLB Playoffs 2012: Tyler Moore’s 2-run single helps Nationals edge Cardinals in NLDS Game 1

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (40) is pulled out of a baseball game by manager Davey Johnson during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Nationals get blown out by Cardinals with chance to clinch NL East title

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons reacts after scoring the game-winning run on a base hit by Tyler Pastornicky in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves-Nationals: Nationals drop tight series opener to Braves

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

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez pitches to the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Washington won the game 5-1. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

Gonzalez gets majors-best 19th win, Nationals top Mets

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse, left walks off the field after being hit by a pitch while playing against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Michael Morse, Ian Desmond back in Nationals’ lineup, but still not 100 percent

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan delivers in the first inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nationals days away from calling up reinforcements

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Michael Morse is attended to by a Nationals trainer after taking a pitch from Kyle Kendrick off his right hand. (Associated Press)

Injury scares to Morse, Desmond overshadow Nationals’ loss to Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Reed Johnson, left, celebrates with Kris Medlen (54) as Medlen scores next to Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t complete sweep, lose 5-1 to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times