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Actor Donald Sutherland appears at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2017. Sutherland, the towering Canadian actor whose career spanned "M.A.S.H." to "The Hunger Games," has died at 88. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Late actor Donald Sutherland was a quiet superfan of the Montreal Expos

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Chicago Cubs baseball player Andre Dawson poses in 1989. Andre Dawson sent a letter to baseball Hall of Fame chair Janes Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs, a decision by the hall he disagreed with as soon as it was made over his objection 13 years ago. “I don’t expect them to jump on something like this,” Dawson told the Chicago Tribune on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, the paper said. “If they elect to respond, they’ll take their time. And it wouldn’t surprise me if they don’t respond.” (AP Photo/Sal J. Veder, File)

Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque to Cubs from Expos

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Oakland Athletics fans in right field yell behind signs protesting the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for managment to sell the team during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday, Nov. 16, on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

In this Aug. 10, 1981, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Phillies Pete Rose waves to the crowd while standing on first base after breaking the National League's all-time career hitting record in 8th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

In shortened season, stars still had chance to shine in 1981

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 1982, file photo, Montreal Expos players, from left, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Steve Rogers, Tim Raines and Al Oliver pose before the All-Star baseball game in Montreal. Now known as the Washington Nationals, the team is set to play in the franchise's first World Series. (The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Raines recalls Montreal, roots for Nats; others, maybe not

By SEAN FARRELL - Associated Press

Former Montreal Expos Steve Rogers, left, and Tim Raines share a laugh during a ceremony prior to a pre-season game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets Friday, March 28, 2014 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson) ** FILE **

Nationals to wear Expos throwback uniform for first time

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Private equity mogul Stephen Bronfman speaks to the media about the prospect of Major League Baseball returning to Montreal Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Montreal. Bronfman, whose father Charles was the original owner of the Expos, is part of a group spearheading effort to return baseball to Montreal. At left is and Pierre Boivin. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay

By SEAN FARRELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2004, file photo, fans watch a baseball game between the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The Tampa Bay Rays have received permission from Major League Baseball's executive council to explore a plan that could see the team split its home games between the Tampa Bay area and Montreal, reports said Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Column: Baseball is doomed on Florida’s Gulf Coast

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2004, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Cliff Lee pitches to Minnesota Twins' Shannon Stewart in the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. In the 2000 draft, the Montreal Expos selected Lee, Grady Sizemore, Jason Bay and Russell Martin. None of those four standouts ever played a game for the Expos. None of those four standouts ever played a game for the Expos. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Challenges and pitfalls of baseball’s draft

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits an RBI single during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. It was Zimmerman's 1,695th hit, a new franchise record. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals set team scoring record, rout Reyes, Mets 25-4

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Rocky Ballard works to get the field at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches ready for Tuesday's spring training game between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros. Ground crews rushed to get the park ready for the opening of the new $153 million spring training home that the two teams will share. The Nationals won, 4-3. (Associated Press)

Nationals open new glitzy spring training home in land of mansions

By Thom Loverro

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS JAN. 14-15 - FILE - In this April 6, 2001, file photo, Montreal Expos' Tim Raines acknowledges applause from fans as he is presented before the Expos home opener in Montreal. Raines could be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame when voting is announced Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Ryan Remiorz, File)

On ballot for final time, Tim Raines hopes for Hall entry

By SEAN FARRELL - Associated Press

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder walks across the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Landover, Md., Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jack Evans: Redskins at a new RFK is a win-win

By Thom Loverro

Toronto Blue Jays' Melky Cabrera watches his two-run home run off New York Mets pitcher Adam Kolarek during the eighth inning of an exhibition baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Cabrera’s HR lifts Jays over Mets 2-0 in Montreal

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Sandy Carter, left, wife of former Montreal Expos Gary Carter, and her daughter Kimmy acknowledge applauds from the crowd during a ceremony prior to a pre-season game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets Friday, March 28, 2014 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Nanita lifts Blue Jays past Mets in Montreal

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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond hits a solo home run in the third inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals have at least two years - and maybe more - to enjoy Ian Desmond

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson adjusts his hat before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday, March 28, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Time for Nats to give Frank Robinson his due

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Montreal Expos fans Jean-Franois Reid, left, and Dave Kaufman leave with team souvenirs as the Expos store is holding a liquidation sale at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. (AP PHOTO/La Presse, Andr Pichette)

LOVERRO: Flirting with MLB will only bring Montreal heartbreak

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chad Cordero throws during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chad Cordero attempting comeback with Angels after injuries, tragedy

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson congratulates pitcher Edwin Jackson as they walk off the field in April after the Nats beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1. Mr. Johnson, 69, stays active mentally, physically and socially and controls stress. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Nationals actually had quick rise to postseason

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times