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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

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

Rockville woman is still in a league of her own

By DAVE DELAND - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Giants won 3-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

LOVERRO: Madison Bumgarner takes place among October immortals

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Tim McCarver throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

World Series fixture Tim McCarver watching Giants, Royals from home

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner winds up to pitch during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Series: Giants’ Madison Bumgarner dominates Royals again in Game 5 win

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar is congratulated by teammate Mike Moustakas after scoring during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

World Series: Kansas City Royals edge San Francisco Giants in Game 3

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer gets ready to bat during baseball practice Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals are scheduled to host the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Series wild cards: Royals, Giants set to face off

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League baseball championship series Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

NLCS: Travis Ishikawa 3-run homer sends Giants to World Series

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper walks off the field after Game 4 of baseball's NL Division Series in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The Giants beat the Nationals 3-2 to advance to the next round. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Was Washington Nationals’ season a success despite quick playoff exit?

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

RED IS THE NEW GREEN: Katie Baucom (right) and Cate Scobel of the District visit Bluejacket Brewery before a Nationals game. Local businesses hope to stay bustling as the team brings in sold-out crowds during the playoffs. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals postseason a potential windfall for D.C. economy

By Mark Pace - The Washington Times

Stevens, Mantegna recall Wrigley

By DON BABWIN and ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Cal Ripken World Series coming to Jonesboro

Associated Press

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Edward Mujica, far right, reacts after giving up runs against the Milwaukee Brewers as his infield joins him on the mound in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, April 4, 2014. The Brewers won 6-2. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Red Sox lose home opener 6-2 to Brewers

Associated Press

Red Sox RF Victorino put on disabled list

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, left, argues with umpire Jeff Gosney after Gosney ejected Bryce Harper in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LOVERRO: Nationals might be good enough to live up to expectations this time

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Giants hope to bounce back in tough NL West

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, right, reacts after swinging and missing a throw by Northeastern pitcher James Mulry as Northeastern catcher Josh Treff, left, looks on in the third inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Boston’s Sizemore back on the field

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies pitcher Manuel Corpas, center, ducks under a hurdle in front of teammates LaTroy Hawkins, left, and Greg Burke, right, during spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Rockies hand closer’s job to 41-year-old Hawkins

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press