Washington Nationals

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Anibal Sanchez #19 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field after retiring the side in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)

Anibal Sanchez’s near no-hitter put the Nationals up in the NLCS

Mad Max saves Nationals season and hands it off to Stephen Strasburg

What will it take for the Nationals to stage a comeback?

Dodgers tee off on Nationals bullpen yet again in Game 3 win

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: With a runner on second base, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) keeps an eye on him as he faces a Nationals batter in game 2 of the NLDS in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

Looks like Clayton Kershaw was tipping pitches in Game 2 vs. Nationals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a solo home run to Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Nationals won Game 2 but the bullpen is a massive concern

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 01: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers with a score 4 to 3 in the National League Wild Card game at Nationals Park on October 01, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Nationals finally dispel ghosts of postseasons past

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 12: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals celebrates against the Minnesota Twins on September 12, 2019 at the Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Nationals defeated the Twins 12-6. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

MLB Free Agency: 5 teams that could sign Anthony Rendon

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the interleague game at Target Field on September 11, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

These teams would be very happy if Stephen Strasburg opts out

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 03: Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates a walk off home run in the ninth inning with Ryan Zimmerman #11 during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 3, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals put a dagger in the Mets’ playoff hopes

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a single to drive in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Time to start talking about Anthony Rendon as legit MVP candidate

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals in action against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Juan Soto should go Bryce Harper route with Nationals

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets looks on after surrendering a two run home run in the first inning against Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on August 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB Wild Card: The National League Wild Card is up for grabs

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 16: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals flips his bat after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 16, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Juan Soto powering Nationals to postseason push

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Sherzer (31) on the mound during a MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies on July 25, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Max Scherzer coming back to help Nationals’ playoff push

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Daniel Hudson #46 of the Toronto Blue Jays in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 26, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 8-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals get much-needed bullpen help in Daniel Hudson

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 30: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Detroit Tigers during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington defeated the Detroit 2-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Nationals can’t afford bad news on Max Scherzer’s injury

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws the ball against the Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park on April 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Twins defeated the Phillies 6-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Victor Robles learned the hard way not to run on Bryce Harper

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Ken Giles #51 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park on May 14, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

MLB Rumors: 5 players the Nationals should trade for

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - CIRCA 1984: Tim Raines #30 of the Montreal Expos bats during an Major League Baseball spring training game circa 1984 at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida. Raines played for the Expos from 1979-90. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Nationals to wear Expos throwback uniforms on July 6

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Max Scherzer #31of the Washington Nationals pitches during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on May 27, 2019 in Washington. DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals starter Max Scherzer reportedly going to pitch with broken nose

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Max Scherzer #31of the Washington Nationals pitches during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on May 27, 2019 in Washington. DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Trading Max Scherzer would be clear give-up move for Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting the game winning three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

5 players the Washington Nationals could trade away

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals makes a play in the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

MLB rumors: 5 teams that should trade for Anthony Rendon

WASHINGTON, DC - April 27: Justin Miller #60 of the Washington Nationals is relived by manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals during the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on April 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Can the Washington Nationals save their season?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 09: Washington Nationals Outfield Victor Robles (16) celebrates is home run with Washington Nationals Outfield Juan Soto (22) during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies on April 9, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB rumors: 5 prospects who can help the Nationals

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 09: Washington Nationals Outfield Victor Robles (16) celebrates is home run with Washington Nationals Outfield Juan Soto (22) during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies on April 9, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Juan Soto and Victor Robles make Nationals forget about Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC - April 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies speaks during a press conference before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Insecure Nationals fans boo Bryce Harper in return to D.C.