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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez, center, watch during the team's spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Nationals enter rebuilding season with more questions than answers

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Patrick Corbin (46) pitches in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, March 28, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Nationals’ Corbin gets nod to start opening day vs Mets

By Chuck King - Associated Press

The scoreboard plays the seventh inning stretch themes of the Toronto Blue Jays during the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals, on July 30, 2020, in Washington. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

What the end of MLB’s lockout means for the Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman doffs his batting helmet to the crowd before batting during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE**

Ryan Zimmerman retires after 17 years with Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks off the field after being relieved in the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 29, because the agreement was still being worked on and would be subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Scherzer to join Mets in massive free agent deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto is cheered by the team after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Seven free agency questions for the Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland works against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Freeland, Story propel Rockies to 3-1 win over Nationals

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo watches batting practice for Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the baseball World Series in Washington. “The challenges have been that they stopped playing baseball about six weeks into the spring season,” Rizzo said, talking about the draft. “So that’s been the biggest hurdle that we had to face. Fortunately, we dive into this draft thing very, very seriously. We got a lot done early on, especially the higher-round type of premier prospects. We have a really good feel of what’s out there in the country.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Nationals fire employees over vaccination status

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Miller is congratulated in the dugout for his two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. The Phillies won 12-6. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Surging Phillies win 5th in a row, rally past Nationals 12-6

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell celebrates his three-run home run with Juan Soto (22) and Alcides Escobar (3) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bell’s three-run homer lifts Nationals to sweep of Blue Jays

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals’ Ross to injured list with partial elbow ligament tear

Associated Press

Teammates celebrate as Washington Nationals' Gerardo Parra goes into the dugout after his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, June 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals open 2022 schedule in New York against Mets

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo watches batting practice for Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the baseball World Series in Washington. “The challenges have been that they stopped playing baseball about six weeks into the spring season,” Rizzo said, talking about the draft. “So that’s been the biggest hurdle that we had to face. Fortunately, we dive into this draft thing very, very seriously. We got a lot done early on, especially the higher-round type of premier prospects. We have a really good feel of what’s out there in the country.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Nationals turn their eyes to future with trade deadline sell-off

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Baltimore Orioles' Ryan McKenna, left, is safe at home against Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera (38) to score the winning run on a walkoff fielder's choice by Ramon Urias during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Baltimore. The play was challenged by the Nationals, reviewed and the play on the field was upheld. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hand’s blown save gives Orioles sweep of Nationals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals select high school shortstop Brady House in first round of MLB draft

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ross’ gem goes for naught as Dodgers sweep Nationals

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals closing pitcher Paolo Espino, right, celebrates with catcher Alex Avila, left, after the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nationals top Phillies in epic slugfest

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Erick Fedde delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Gomes’ single leads Nationals to walk-off win against Mets

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gomes, Corbin lead Nationals; Pirates lose 9th straight

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber celebrates his go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Schwarber goes deep again for Nats in win over Pirates

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