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Stephen Strasburg has been heralded as the future of the Nationals since he was taken No. 1 overall in the 2009 draft. (Associated Press)

Strasburg, Gonzalez like night and day

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

John Lannan could be just the answer when the time comes time for the Washington Nationals to shut down Stephen Strasburg. (AP photo)

HARRIS: Rental shouldn’t replace Strasburg; try Lannan

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies rookie starter Drew Pomeranz gave up just one hit in 6 1/3 innings with six strikeouts in the 5-1 defeat of the Washington Nationals on Friday night. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals have no answers for Pomeranz, Rockies

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

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Strasburg, Gonzalez, Desmond named to All-Star team

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after giving up three runs to the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of their game on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Sun burns Strasburg, Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies' Eric Young Jr. scores a run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nationals’ offensive issues lead to another loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 in seven innings of his team's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg plays stopper yet again as Nats end 4-game losing streak

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg has worked 77 innings, compiling an 8-1 record and 2.45 ERA for the NL East-leading Nationals. He'll take the mound Wednesday against Tampa Bay. (Associated Press)

COMAK: Strasburg reaching his limit is inevitable

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore hit two home runs in the team's 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday to complete their second straight sweep. (AP Photo/Toronto Star, Rene Johnston via The Canadian Press)

Tyler Moore fills in, blasts 2 HRs to help Nationals complete 2nd straight sweep

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Gio Gonzalez clamps down on Red Sox as Nats win another at Fenway

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg struck out 13 batters as the Washington Nationals defeated the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night 7-4.. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Strasburg, Harper have game for the ages at Fenway in Nats’ win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Lucas Giolito, 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, has a scholarship to UCLA waiting if he decides against entering professional baseball right away. (Alyson Boyer Rode)

DALY: Picking Lucas Giolito bold as much as it was risky for Nationals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw seven scoreless innings, striking out nine in the team's 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at Nationals Park. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg overpowers Braves with 9 Ks over 7 scoreless in Nats’ win

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa celebrates with Stephen Strasburg after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals making Braves another example of their NL East dominance

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg acknowledges the crowd after hitting his first career home run during the fourth inning. Strasburg's blast sparked the Nationals to a 9-3 win after they fell behind 3-0 in the second inning. (Associated Press)

Strasburg’s first career home run highlights Nats’ comeback win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Tightness not a concern for Strasburg, Nats

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg's forgettable afternoon started with the first Padres batter when a soft fly fell untouched for a double. He was pulled after allowing four earned runs in four innings. It marked the first time he failed to last at least six innings this season. (Associated Press)

Little goes right for Strasburg in Nats’ 6-1 loss

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg tossed six innings, allowing two runs (one earned), while striking out 13. The Nats won 4-2, ending their three-game slide. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Stephen Strasburg helps Nats halt skid with 13-K performance

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington's 18-10 start to the season has given fans reason to pass through the turnstiles at Nationals Park. Here, they turned out to celebrate Opening Day in D.C. on April 12. (Associated Press)

Where do the Nationals fit among D.C.’s pro sports teams?

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper went 0-for-3 in his home debut, as the Nats lost 5-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Bryce Harper’s Nats Park debut does little to jolt lagging offense

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times