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A shoulder injury prompted Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to take four cortisone shots to get through last season and undergo offseason surgery. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Destination is near in Ryan Zimmerman’s path back to normal

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals notes: Ryan Zimmerman making progress; likely will DH

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper’s triple and home run in Game 5 may have been just the beginning of postseason greatness. The rookie phenom, who made his major league debut April 28, will turn 20 on Tuesday. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Pieces are in place for Nationals to make another big run in 2013

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers to the Houston Astros during the first inning in Washington on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Gio Gonzalez ready for Game 1 start against Cardinals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman exults before the Nationals Park faithful Monday after Washington clinched the National League East title. Zimmerman, who made his major league debut in 2005, has stuck with the organization through a slew of losing seasons. “Losing all those games, you kind of learn why you were losing and what you did wrong,” Zimmerman said. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Ryan Zimmerman’s spirit persisted over the years with Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) is congratulated by Tyler Moore (57) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. The National won 5-1. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals lock up home-field advantage throughout playoffs

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

A’s win AL West, Yanks & O’s to settle AL East

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Teddy mascot finally wins Nats’ Presidents Race

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as third base coach Bo Porter (16) watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Adam LaRoche hits milestones as Nationals beat Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals celebrate after clinching division champ with a lose to the Philadelphia Phillies but win by Pittsburg Pirates over the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Ballpark. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals clinch NL East title

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals clinched a spot in the playoff for the first time in team history. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals beat Dodgers to clinch D.C.’s first playoff berth since 1933

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond jumps over Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis after getting the out at second base and completing the double play during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington. Andre Ethier was out at first. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats move to verge of playoff berth with 3-1 win over Dodgers

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez pitches to the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Washington won the game 5-1. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

Gonzalez gets majors-best 19th win, Nationals top Mets

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa makes the tag on Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, right, who was out at second on the steal attempt, during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Danny Espinosa impressing with his glove work at second base

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, center, high-fives Gio Gonzalez (47) as Adam LaRoche (25), Roger Bernadina (2) and Stephen Strasburg (37) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 during a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Nats assure 1st winning season in D.C. in 43 years

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits an RBI double against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Ryan Zimmerman’s season changed after third cortisone shot

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez leaves the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-2. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Nationals not sounding the alarm after three straight losses

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Reed Johnson, left, celebrates with Kris Medlen (54) as Medlen scores next to Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t complete sweep, lose 5-1 to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals, Adam LaRoche, Mark DeRosa, Ryan Zimmerman and General Manager Mike Rizzo, present gifts to Chipper Jone, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington, DC. Jones said he would be retiring after this session. He has played his entire 19 year career was an Atlanta Brave, winning one World Series title with them in 1995. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals give their salute to Chipper Jones

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Hitting coach Rick Eckstein, greeting Bryce Harper after a home run Sunday against the New York Mets, has watched the Nationals hit 132 homers in 122 games. They had 112 in the same number of games last season. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Eckstein a hit with Nationals’ batters

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times