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Catcher Wilson Ramos is back behind the plate in 2013 for the Nationals after missing most of last season with a torn right ACL.

Phil Wood: Nationals catch a break with Wilson Ramos’ recovery

Phil Wood · April 6, 2013 4:00 am

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Right-hander Chris Young will join the Nationals' rotation if any of the team's starters succumbs to injury.

The Baseball Page: April 7, 2013

Brian McNally · April 6, 2013 4:00 am

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Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler has a chance to win 15 games this season, according to former Mets general manager Jim Duquette.

Jim Williams: Duquette says Nationals can contend for years

Jim Williams · April 4, 2013 4:00 am

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Jordan Zimmermann wasn't sharp, but he held the Marlins to one run and eight hits in six innings in the Nationals' win.

Nationals complete sweep of Marlins

John Keim · April 4, 2013 4:00 am

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Pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw 80 pitches to get through seven innings in Washington's Opening Day win over Miami.

New focus on efficiency pays off for Stephen Strasburg

Brian McNally · April 3, 2013 4:00 am

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Nationals manager Davey Johnson announced in November that he would return to Washington's dugout for just one more season before retiring.

Thom Loverro: Is Davey Johnson really ready to walk away from the Nationals after this season?

Thom Loverro · April 3, 2013 4:00 am

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Rafael Soriano

New Nationals closer Rafael Soriano off to a quick start

Brian McNally · April 2, 2013 4:00 am

Bryce Harper starts Nationals off with a bang (or two)

Bryce Harper starts Nationals off with a bang (or two)

Brian McNally · April 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Stephen Strasburg allowed three hits and no runs in seven innings as the Nationals opened the season with a shutout of the Marlins.

Rick Snider: For the Nationals, this could be the start of something wonderful

Rick Snider · April 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Wilson Ramos went 1-for-2 with a walk and tagged out Giancarlo Stanton at home plate in his first game since surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus.

Nationals’ Wilson Ramos emotional in return behind the plate

Brian McNally · April 1, 2013 4:00 am

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Four cortisone shots in Ryan Zimmerman's shoulder last year allowed him to hit .319 with 17 home runs after the All-Star break.

Nationals hoping for a healthy start

Brian McNally · March 31, 2013 4:00 am

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Reserve outfielder Roger Bernadina had a career year in 2012 with a .777 OPS.

Nationals Opening Day

Brian McNally · March 31, 2013 4:00 am