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Joey Gallo runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees last year with the Minnesota Twins. Gallo and the Washington Nationals agreed in January to a $5 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

LOVERRO: The bargain-basement Nationals kneecapped by ownership

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks with reporters about the team's recent trades before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals look like sellers again as they approach the July 30 trade deadline. For the third consecutive year, analysts around the league expect Rizzo to dish veteran players for prospects and draft picks as the team prepares for the future. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Rizzo hopefully shopping at MLB winter meetings with a bigger wallet

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge, making his debut in the majors, delivers during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

LOVERRO: The Nationals sale is stalled and suddenly the Lerners don’t sound much like sellers

By Thom Loverro

FILE - Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo smiles during a media availability at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Washington. The Nationals are giving longtime president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo a chance to finish what he started. The club signed Rizzo to a multi-year extension on Wednesday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Rizzo extension provides stability to Nationals amid ownership uncertainty

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles during a baseball media availability at Nationals Park in Washington, Dec. 17, 2019. Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to announce his retirement, ending a career that began as a No. 1 draft pick, included 2019 World Series MVP honors and was derailed by injuries, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, because Strasburg has not spoken publicly about his plans.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Stephen Strasburg won’t hold retirement news conference this weekend, Nationals owner says

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Corey Dickerson rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

LOVERRO: Cash-starved, payroll-shedding Nationals primed for miserable season

By Thom Loverro

This Tuesday, July 31, 2007 file photo shows glasses of milk in Frankfurt. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Former top exec says Snyder told employees to pour milk in Lerner’s stadium suite

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a double during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Mark Lerner, Nationals owner, says team can only afford either Stephen Strasburg or Anthony Rendon

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo, left, and Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner, right, speak to each other on the field after the Washington Nationals defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a National League wild-card baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ted Lerner birthday Nationals 1 win away

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) waits for his pitch 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) ** FILE **

Nationals haven’t heard from Bryce Harper in ‘a couple months,’ owner says

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner, right, greets pitcher Patrick Corbin, left, during a baseball news conference at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Corbin agreed to terms on a six-year contract and joins the Nationals after playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Mark Lerner playing hardball on Bryce Harper offer teases future Scott Boras dealings

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper pauses during his at bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper, Nationals no longer negotiating, owner says

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2014, file photo, Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner watches batting practice before Game 4 of the baseball team's NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. Lerner said Thursday night, Aug. 17, 2017, in a letter to a Washington Post columnist that he had cancer and had his left leg amputated. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Nationals owner Mark Lerner had cancer, leg amputated

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Washington Nationals announced as hosts of 2018 All-Star Game

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, second from left, poses for photographs during an introductory news conference at Nationals Park, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Washington. Scherzer signed a $210 million, seven- year contract to join the Nationals. From left, Nationals manager Matt Williams, Scherzer, Scherzer's agent Scott Boras, and Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals welcome marquee signing Max Scherzer to D.C.

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times