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Reliever Tyler Clippard and the Nationals will start the defense of their NL East title when they open the 2013 season Monday at Nationals Park against the Marlins.

Jim Williams: MASN, 106.7 the Fan going all out on Nationals on Monday

Jim Williams · March 31, 2013 4:00 am

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Rafael Soriano made his Nationals debut with a perfect ninth inning and a save in a victory over the Marlins on Monday.

Thom Loverro: With Opening Day victory, Nationals just saying a mouthful

Thom Loverro · March 31, 2013 4:00 am

Opening Day Reading

William Kristol · March 30, 2013 9:29 pm

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MLB Network's "The Rundown," hosted by Lauren Shehadi, features cameras in every Major League ballpark to preview the night's games each weekday afternoon.

Jim Williams: MLB Network’s Lauren Shehadi catches fans in ‘The Rundown’

Jim Williams · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

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It is a demonstration of the Nationals' rotation depth that Dan Haren, who has 119 career wins, is the team's fifth starter.

Thom Loverro: Drinking a Big Gulp of the Nationals’ Kool-Aid

Thom Loverro · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

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Nationals manager Davey Johnson has three World Series rings -- two as a second baseman with the Baltimore Orioles in 1966 and 1970 and one as a manager of the New York Mets in 1986.

Managing expectations: Davey Johnson keeps Nationals even-keeled

Brian McNally · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

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Bryce Harper's success as a 19-year-old rookie gives Nationals fans hope that he can have a Mickey Mantle-like career.

Rick Snider: Nationals fans, enjoy the ride

Rick Snider · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

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The Nationals will use pitcher Henry Rodriguez in middle relief to start the season, but the team hopes he can become an impact reliever down the road.

Phil Wood: Reliever Henry Rodriguez has a chance to become a ‘monster’ for Nationals

Phil Wood · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

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Chris Young opted out of his minor league deal Tuesday to explore his options elsewhere.

No sense of sixth starter for Nationals

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

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Former pitcher Micah Owings was hitting .353 with two home runs and 10 RBI in spring training entering Wednesday.

Phil Wood: Nationals’ Micah Owings changes it up for one more swing

Phil Wood · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

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The addition of Denard Span in center field gives the Nationals a leadoff hitter and allows Bryce Harper to move over to left.

Nationals look like the favorites in 2013

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

Nationals’ Henry Rodriguez not ready to flame out yet

Nationals’ Henry Rodriguez not ready to flame out yet

Brian McNally · March 17, 2013 4:00 am