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Redskins fans sit dejectedly after a 24-14 loss in the NFC wild-card game, which had been made possible by a seven-game regular-season win streak.

FENNO: For D.C. sports fans, the pleasure comes with pain

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

The Nationals filled out their starting rotation Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Dan Haren, a person with the knowledge of the agreement confirmed. (Associated Press)

Dan Haren, Nationals agree to 1-year deal

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse follows through on a grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

MLB Winter Meetings: Nationals’ moves are closely watched

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals have desired a leadoff-hitting center fielder for quite some time. They found their man in Denard Span after Thursday's trade. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Nationals acquire Denard Span from Twins for prospect Alex Meyer

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche follows through on a home run as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) watches during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

MLB Winter Meetings: Nationals preview

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper’s triple and home run in Game 5 may have been just the beginning of postseason greatness. The rookie phenom, who made his major league debut April 28, will turn 20 on Tuesday. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Pieces are in place for Nationals to make another big run in 2013

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), shortstop Ian Desmond (20) and first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) wait to take the field before Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals’ 5 offseason questions

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) sits on the bench in the bottom of the ninth inning after giving up four runs to put the St. Louis Cardinals up 9-7 over the Washington Nationals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Saturday, October 13, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Drew Storen’s nightmare outing in Game 5 hard to swallow

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, and right fielder Jayson Werth (28), right, watch as the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their win over the Washington Nationals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Saturday, October 13, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals’ season comes crashing down

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (38) shows his frustration as he strikes out to end the first inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of Major League Baseball's National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 10, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NLDS Game 3: Nationals on the verge of elimination after latest blowout loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Army Staff Sgt. Brian Keaton, here with Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, delivered the lineup card to home plate Wednesday before the Washington Nationals played the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park. Sgt. Keaton is recovering from wounds he sustained in Iraq. (Washington Nationals)

Soldier’s healing boosted by crowd at Nationals game

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, left, is greeted by third base coach Jose Oquendo and teammates in the dugout after being relieved in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

NLDS Game 3: Chris Carpenter pitches like his old self after surgery

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals work out at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. On Wednesday, they play the St. Louis Cardinals at home. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

NLDS: Nationals hope home cooking does the trick

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman exults before the Nationals Park faithful Monday after Washington clinched the National League East title. Zimmerman, who made his major league debut in 2005, has stuck with the organization through a slew of losing seasons. “Losing all those games, you kind of learn why you were losing and what you did wrong,” Zimmerman said. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Ryan Zimmerman’s spirit persisted over the years with Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

In 2004, D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams announced that Major League Baseball would return to the nation’s capital after a three-decade absence. Many local fans felt they already had a home team — the Baltimore Orioles. (The Washington Times)

Old Orioles fans have adopted Natitude

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

OCTOBER 1: The party was on after a loss by Atlanta in Pittsburgh gave the Nats the NL East title.
Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), center, celebrates in the team’s locker room with his teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals’ memorable moments of 2012

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as third base coach Bo Porter (16) watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. The Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Adam LaRoche hits milestones as Nationals beat Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Cloyd in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Nationals won the game, 7-3. (Associated Press)

Michael Morse’s power drops Nationals’ magic number to three

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, center, and Jayson Werth, right, celebrate after Harper's two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. Washington won 8-4. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lannan, bats lead Nationals over Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth kneels in the dirt after he was forced out at second by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks in a double play during the third inning of a baseball game in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The Brewers beat the Nationals 6-2. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Sun gets the best of Nationals as they fall to Brewers 6-2

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times