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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman connects on a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 11, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Denard Span and Ryan Zimmerman homer; Nationals rout Diamondbacks

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper, center, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. This was Harper's second home run of the game.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Bryce Harper hits three home runs to lead Nationals past Marlins, 7-5

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals’ Scherzer to miss start with sprained thumb

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, takes a lead off of first base while blowing a bubble as St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams, left, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals falter in series finale against Cardinals, lose 4-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Nationals have problems, but Max Scherzer isn’t one

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) lays out on the ground after he caught a bunt pop up in foul territory by Philadelphia Phillies' Sean O'Sullivan for an out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Max Scherzer is dominant as Nationals beat Phillies, 7-2

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar (5) reaches to shake hands with manager Matt Williams after Escobar's solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Nationals beat Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

It's a play at the plate in MLB 15: The Show. (Courtesy of SCEA)

Zadzooks: MLB 15: The Show review

By Joseph Szadkowski - 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)

LOVERRO: Despite lacking big bat, runs sure to come for Nationals’ offense

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers his first pitch as a National against the New York Mets during the first inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Max Scherzer shines in debut with Washington Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, reacts as manager Matt Williams walks to the mound to pull him from the game during the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. At left is shortstop Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

LOVERRO: With all eyes on Max Scherzer, Bartolo Colon silences Nationals

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor tries to catch an RBI triple hit by New York Mets Travis d'Arnaud during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ Opening Day loss to Mets tempers excitement over season

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 starting pitcher Max Scherzer works in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Two tone: Max Scherzer’s playfulness, intensity may be final piece for Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams prepares to hit a ball during batting practice before an exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Our best guess: Washington Times staff predictions for the 2015 MLB season

The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer works in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Time running out? Nationals have window of opportunity to win World Series

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez, left, stretches with teammates during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals unveil order of starting rotation to begin 2015 season

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval bites on the collar of his shirt in the sixth inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Hurry up! Nats, Cubs, Red Sox on the clock

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) works in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gio Gonzalez continues strong spring for Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer works in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Nationals ace Scherzer looks ready for opener, fans 9 Cards

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