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** FILE ** Washington Nationals' relief pitcher Tyler Clippard records his 30th save of the season against the Chicago Cubs during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Tyler Clippard, Nationals unravel in loss to Brewers

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Young player-manager led DC to last pennant in ‘33

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals clinched a spot in the playoff for the first time in team history. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals beat Dodgers to clinch D.C.’s first playoff berth since 1933

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Fairgrounds, a makeshift entertainment setup across from Nationals Park on Half Street, was one of the few options nearby for food and drink on Opening Day 2012. All that will be changing. By Opening Day 2013, 10 new restaurants and bars are expected to open. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Establishments beginning to inhabit ghost town around Nationals Park

By Patrick Hruby - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Steve Lombardozzi (1) grabs a grounder in front of shortstop Ian Desmond (20), and makes the throw to first for the out on Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez during the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won the first game 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals-Dodgers: Nats’ furious comeback falls short to delay clincher

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals, with big boosts from Adam LaRoche and Ian Desmond, have not discussed, formally at least, how they might celebrate when they assure themselves of a playoff spot. (Associated Press)

Wild card holds no big meaning for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' John Lannan delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

John Lannan does his thing in Nationals’ 2-0 win over Mets

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, center, high-fives Gio Gonzalez (47) as Adam LaRoche (25), Roger Bernadina (2) and Stephen Strasburg (37) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 during a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Nationals 2013 schedule announced

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Manager Davey Johnson says the three games in New York come before thinking about Atlanta this weekend. (Associated Press)

Johnson emphasizes Nationals’ business at hand

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) relieves pitcher Edwin Jackson, second from right, with catcher Kurt Suzuki and first baseman Adam LaRoche, right, also standing on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Marlins won 8-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals blitzed by Marlins, lose 8-0

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth tosses his bat after the hit for his solo home run to tie the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-6 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals overcome wild, stormy day to beat Marlins, 7-6

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper fields a fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Erik Kratz for an out in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Questions about center, leadoff starting to disappear for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Strasburg dominant, Nats produce late to top Cards

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. The Nats beat St. Louis 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg shutdown coming Sept. 12

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Henry Rodriguez was removed from the closer role after blowing three saves and accumulating a 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals’ Henry Rodriguez has season-ending elbow surgery

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson is seen in the dugout during a baseball game with the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Washington.( AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Davey Johnson calls ‘fun’ team meeting amid skid

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse, left walks off the field after being hit by a pitch while playing against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Michael Morse, Ian Desmond back in Nationals’ lineup, but still not 100 percent

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan delivers in the first inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nationals days away from calling up reinforcements

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington left-hander Tom Gorzelanny shows his exasperation as the Phillies’ Laynce Nix, a former National, rounds the bases on his sixth-inning home run. (Associated Press)

Miscues, gaffes add up to Phillies sweep of Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez leaves the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-2. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Nationals not sounding the alarm after three straight losses

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times