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Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

As Nationals’ offense seeks answers, Schwarber emerges as a leadoff man

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber celebrates his home run with Trea Turner (7) and Juan Soto (22) during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Schwarber’s homers back Ross’ gem in Nationals’ shutout over Giants

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner (7) is congratulated by teammate Kyle Schwarber (12) after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals back on track after series win with full complement of hitters

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, walks toward the clubhouse with teammate Kyle Schwarber at the end of spring training baseball practice Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kyle Schwarber’s subtle changes at the plate could reap big rewards for Nationals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber (12) bats during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago. Schwarber agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, because a physical exam was still pending for Schwarber. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

In this May 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher David Hernandez in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati. Schwarber agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, because a physical exam was still pending for Schwarber. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) **FILE**

Kyle Schwarber excited to reunite with Dave Martinez on Nationals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Trevor Bauer throws in the third inning during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, file photo. Bauer is a free agent. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Bauer, LeMahieu, Springer top list of available free agents

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Friday, March 15, 2019 file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats during a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Ariz. Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championship. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) **FILE**

Kyle Schwarber, Archie Bradley, Adam Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant watches his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago. Bryant avoided arbitration with the Cubs, agreeing Friday, Jan. 10, 2010, to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Cubs, star Kris Bryant agree to $18.6 million, 1-year deal

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber hits a grand slam during the second inning of baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Schwarber hits grand slam, 3-run HR as Cubs top Brewers 11-4

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana wipes his face as he sits in the dugout after leaving the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Cubs SS Russell placed on leave before loss to White Sox

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper hits during the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, July 16, 2018 in Washington. The 89th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Hometown hero Harper wins thrilling HR Derby over Schwarber

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) signals to the crowd as he walks back to the dugout during the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, July 16, 2018 in Washington. The 89th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper beats Kyle Schwarber to win Home Run Derby

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Backed by HRs, Darvish beats Reds 6-1 for 1st win with Cubs

By MARK SCHMETZER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats during the first inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Ariz. Stung by a disappointing season, Schwarber stepped up his workouts over the winter, embraced a new diet and lost about 20 pounds. The catcher-turned-outfielder looks faster and more agile this spring, a positive sign as he tries to return to form after struggling for much of last year. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Cubs’ Schwarber noticing difference after offseason workouts

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) runs bases after hitting a home run as Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A year after 1st title since 1908, Cubs trail Dodgers 3-0

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker watches the team during baseball practice at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs is Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

A capsule look at the Cubs-Nationals playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber breaks his bat on a two-run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

No ‘Pouty Pants,’ Cubs’ Schwarber surges into playoffs

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jose Quintana (62) and Kyle Schwarber celebrate after scoring on Schwarber's two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Cubs pound Pirates 17-3

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press