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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) is greeted by Ian Desmond (20) and teammates after hitting a solo home run off of New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in the second inning of a baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Nationals blast Mets, reach halfway point with a bang

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Strasburg, Nationals beat Rockies 2-1

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

It’s moving day at Nationals Park as team makes sweeping changes

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Jayson Werth reacts after striking out in the first inning in Nationals 2-0 shutout loss to the New York Mets in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, April 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Numbers don’t lie: Nationals’ feeble offense dragging down expected contender

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Chad Tracy (18), Ryan Zimmerman (11), Rick Eckstein, and manager Davey Johnson, right, watch the final moments of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 2, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-3. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Stormy days: Latest loss to Braves drops Nationals below .500

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Bryce Harper, Nationals play a frustrating waiting game as his left knee remains an issue

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Sunday, May 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

FENNO: Dr. Lewis Yocum’s legacy lives on in careers saved

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, and pitching coach Steve McCatty, right, talk with starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47)during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park Monday, May 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t crack Jason Hammel, fall to Orioles

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa, right, looks back at home plate umpire James Hoye after being called out on strikes to end the top of the seventh inning of the baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Danny Espinosa trying everything to break out of batting slump

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, just two days after being injured crashing into an outfield wall, taking 11 stitches in his chin, is seen in the dugout after pinch-hitting in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Dodgers won, 3-1. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

FENNO: No reason to believe Bryce Harper concussion conspiracies

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke in a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Zack Greinke impressed by Nationals’ rise, but doesn’t dwell on decision

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper can't catch a home run by Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bryce Harper getting comfortable at every outfield position

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Fans flood the gates at Nationals Park as they make their way to their seats to watch the Washington Nationals play the the Miami Marlins on opening day, in Washington, DC., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)

HARRIS: Nationals recover from self-inflicted mistake with ticket policy reversal

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25)warms up in the on deck circle during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Sunday, May 5, 2013. The Nationals won 6-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

COMAK: Just like the weather, the Nationals’ offense is sure to heat up as well

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) scores ahead of the tag by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin (55) on a sacrifice fly to right field by Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Pittsburgh Saturday, May 4, 2013. The Nationals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Three sacrifice flies carry Nationals past Pirates

By Chris Adamski - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of an MLB baseball game, Monday, April 29, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Stephen Strasburg healthy, on track to start Saturday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) tosses his helmet after striking out with the bases loaded during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Washington. The Reds defeated the Nationals 5-2. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Nationals’ bats silenced by Reds rookie as sweep try fall short

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Jayson Werth reacts after striking out in the first inning in Nationals 2-0 shutout loss to the New York Mets in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, April 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nationals done in by ‘some pretty bad baseball’

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) commits a throwing error as he tries to put out Miami Marlins' Placido Polanco at first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Miami. Behind Zimmerman is shortstop Ian Desmond. The Marlins won 8-2. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Ryan Zimmerman’s errant throws no concern to Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, talks with pitcher Gio Gonzalez during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Braves dominate Gio Gonzalez, Nationals to complete sweep

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times