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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond fields a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson during the fifth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Washington. Donaldson was out at first base on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ian Desmond motivated to remain patient, break through season-long slump

By Todd Dybas - Associated Press

New York Yankees left fielder Ramon Flores, right, slides safely into third base as the ball skips away from Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) on a bad throw from shortstop Ian Desmond during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in New York. Flores scored on the play and Desmond was charged with an error. The Yankees won 6-1. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

In Nationals’ loss to Yankees, Ian Desmond’s error turns the tide

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

New York Yankees' Stephen Drew (14) is greeted by Ramon Flores as Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos waits after Drew hit a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Ian Desmond’s error proves costly as Nationals fall to Yankees, 6-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

The Nationals' Anthony Rendon throws his bat after striking out in a loss last week at home to the Chicago Cubs. The Nationals say they aren't worried about their poor stretch. (Associated Press)

Nationals clubhouse not worried about latest poor stretch

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals pitcher Joe Ross made his major-league debut Saturday. He could be part of the 2016 starting rotation. (Associated Press)

THOM LOVERRO: Joe Ross the latest glimpse to Nationals’ pipeline

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon throws to first base while fielding ground balls during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals activate Anthony Rendon, who will make season debut against Cubs

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals fall to Phillies, 8-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Friday, May 22, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Max Scherzer does it all in Nationals’ win over Phillies

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Frank Robinson, Nationals’ first manager, joins team’s ring of honor

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar dives back to first as he was safe on a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Yunel Escobar, Ian Desmond fuel rally in Nationals’ 6-4 win over Marlins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar waves to the fans as he heads to the clubhouse after his game winning solo home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Yunel Escobar’s homer leads Nationals to walk-off win over Cardinals, 2-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

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SNYDER: Randy Wittman should have Paul Pierce play more at four

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals fall to Phillies, 5-3, despite Bryce Harper’s mammoth homer

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) gestures at the plate after his home run in the sixth inning as Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton watches in the home opener baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, April 13, 2015. The Red Sox won 9-4. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jordan Zimmermann, Nationals fall flat in 9-4 loss to the Red Sox

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) bobbles a ball but gets the out on New York Mets' Daniel Murphy during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ian Desmond’s error hastens Stephen Strasburg’s undoing in Nationals’ loss

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, center, sits in the dugout in the eighth inning during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets on opening day at at Nationals Park, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ian Desmond, Dan Uggla each accept blame for error in Nationals’ loss

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Ryan Zimmerman takes the field before the start of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Rundown: Max Scherzer’s dominant debut not enough for Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen (35) throws against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Craig Stammen seems set to branch out of inning-eating role

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, right, pauses during an MLB baseball workout at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Washington. The Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series starting Friday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ian Desmond is just ‘going to enjoy this ride’ in final year of contract with Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Nationals pitchers Stephen Strasburg was among the early arrivals to Viera, Florida on Wednesday for the start of spring training. (Associated Press)

Nationals face high expectations as they arrive at spring training

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times