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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, left, and Michael Taylor, right, dump water on teammate Anthony Rendon after he hit the game-winning single in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in Washington. In front is Ian Desmond. The Nationals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Ian Desmond, Anthony Rendon receive a day off for the Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano celebrates after the last out of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-3, and swept the three-game series with the Rockies. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rafael Soriano pitches scoreless eighth inning in return to Nationals bullpen

By David Daniels - The Washington Times

With a man on first, Washington Nationals closing pitcher Rafael Soriano throws against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Seattle. Soriano picked up a save as the Nationals defeated the Mariners 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Nationals notes: After bullpen session, Rafael Soriano available to return

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Doug Fister throws during the third inning of a baseball game Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Doug Fister dominates, Nationals bullpen hangs on in 2-1 win over the Braves

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen celebrates after the last out during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Drew Storen slams door as Nationals put away Phillies

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span is tagged out by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley on the steal attempt of second base during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

A.J. Burnett maintains mastery over Nationals in Phillies’ win

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano pauses before being relieved during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, in Washington. The Phillies won 9-8 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rafael Soriano temporarily removed from role as Nationals’ closer

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) talks with relief pitcher Rafael Soriano during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, in Washington. The Phillies won 9-8 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals manager Matt Williams: ‘We’ll address’ Rafael Soriano’s role as closer

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates in the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Adam LaRoche returns to Nationals lineup, reflects on memorable performance

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hot Nationals bats can’t overcome Clayton Kershaw

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Stephen Strasburg sets Nats’ season strikeout record in win over Mariners

By Josh Liebeskind - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper reacts after striking out against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Bryce Harper homers twice but Nationals can’t complete Mariners sweep

Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams talks withe the news media before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, July 28, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LOVERRO: Matt Williams has earned hard look for Manager of Year honors

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals&#8217; Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run as he approaches first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 14-6. AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Bryce Harper continues to heat up during Nationals’ hot stretch

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Philadelphia Phillies' A.J. Burnett pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Burnett strikes out 12, Phillies beat Nationals

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press