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Washington Nationals' Scott Hairston plays in an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Scott Hairston returns to Nationals; Wilson Ramos getting close

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard runs the bases on his home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

LaRoche, Walters homer, Nats lose 7-2 to Phils

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Doug Fister follows his father's advice: "Go out there ... and let your actions show what you're all about." (Associated press)

Doug Fister ready, but Nats debut may be pushed to Friday

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard runs the bases on his home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nats can’t overcome latest bout of 1st-inning woes

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon fields a ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Anthony Rendon comes up big for Nats in front of hometown crowd

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) watches a single that scored Denard Span during the ninth inning of a baseball game, in front of Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Adam LaRoche lifts Nats past Astros with late-game hits

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper, right, talks with manager Matt Williams in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Washington. Harper injured his left hand Friday and is not in the lineup Saturday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper has surgery on left thumb

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Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper slides into third with a three RBI triple during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals place Bryce Harper on 15-day disabled list with thumb sprain

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals finally take advantage of their chances

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper slides into third with a three RBI triple during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper doesn’t believe left thumb injury is serious

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton runs into the wall as he tries to catch a could ball by San Diego Padres' Tommy Medica during the 12th inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Washington. The Padres won 4-3 in 12 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals 0 for 16 with RISP in 4-3 loss to Padres

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press