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Stephen Strasburg to start on Opening Day for Washington Nationals
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The Washington Nationals will waste no time getting Stephen Strasburg on the mound in 2013, manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday, announcing the righty as his Opening Day starter.
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Bryce Harper Sports Illustrated cover coming out next week
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He has already made waves after just one season in Major League Baseball, but Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is already a national phenomenon. Now, he's on the cover of SI.
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Denard Span could become Nationals top base-stealing threat
CommentThe Washington Nationals are hoping that new addition Denard Span, who was picked up in a trade from Minnesota last November, can become a legitimate threat on the basepaths this season.
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Denard Span getting settled at Nationals Spring Training
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The Nationals held their first full team workout of Spring Training on Sunday, and it included newcomer Denard Span, who says that his move to Washington is giving him a "new beginning."
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Stephen Strasburg wants to throw 200+ innings in 2013
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With his innings limit behind him, Stephen Strasburg says he and his surgically repaired pitching elbow are ready to carry the load for Washington in 2013.
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Spring Training 2013: Washington Nationals set sights higher after NL East title
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Fresh off a stunning run to their first National League East championship since moving to Washington, the Nationals have their sights even higher for 2013 as they begin Spring Training in Florida this week.
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Gio Gonzalez named in report about steroid use, report says
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Washington Nationals standout pitcher Gio Gonzalez has been named in a report linking him and other major leaguers to a doctor who dealt in performance-enhancing drugs.
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Nationals Presidents Race to add fifth president to competition
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The Washington Nationals will unveil a fifth president to their Presidents Race competition for the 2013 season.
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Justin Upton traded to Atlanta Braves in seven-player deal
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Arizona has traded outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves in a seven-player deal that sends former All-Star infielder Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks.
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Baseball Hall of Fame induction 2013: Steroids mar vote for several stars
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With the cloud of steroids shrouding many candidacies, no players were elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame by baseball writers Thursday, the first time voting came up empty since 1996.
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MLB seeking new owners for Nationals, Orioles broadcast rights, according to report
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Major League Baseball has stepped into the broadcast rights dispute between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, seeking a new owner for the broadcast rights to Nationals games.
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MLB seeks new owners for Nationals, Orioles broadcast rights
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Major League Baseball has stepped into the broadcast rights dispute between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, seeking a new owner for the broadcast rights to Nationals games.
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Tony Tarasco named Washington Nationals first base coach
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Tony Tarasco will join the Washington Nationals' coaching staff in 2013 as the team's new first base coach, the team announced Wednesday.
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Marlins/Blue Jays trade sends most of Miami's high-priced players to Toronto
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The Miami Marlins' spending spree a year ago didn't work, so they went the salary-dumping route again Tuesday, shedding some of their biggest stars and multimillion-dollar salaries in one blockbuster deal.
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Nationals bring back manager Johnson for 2013
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At 70-years-old, Davey Johnson will be the oldest manager in the majors in 2013.
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Nationals' Adam LaRoche among Gold Glove winners
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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche won the first Rawlings Gold Glove Award of his career Tuesday night, putting him among a group of nine players honored for the first time for their fielding excellence.
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Nationals vs. Cardinals score update: Cards rally to stun Nats 9-7
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By the end of Friday night, either the Washington Nationals or St. Louis Cardinals will be packing up for the winter, while the other will go on to face San Francisco in the NLCS. Follow all the Game 5 action here.
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MLB Playoffs 2012: Nationals, Orioles both set for decisive Game 5 match-ups
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It doesn't get bigger than this. In likely the biggest baseball day that this region has ever seen, both the Nationals and Orioles will stare down decisive Game 5 match-ups Friday.
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