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Only at The Washington Times: Mark Zuckerman and Ben Goessling blog on the Washington Nationals.

• A note of gratitude

  As the Washington Times drops its sports section after tomorrow, I'd like to thank everybody who made this newspaper such an invigorating place to cover sports. Published December 31 2009 · Comment

• Farewell, and thanks

  This is the blog post I hoped never to have to write. Published December 30 2009 · Comment

• Nats sign Bruntlett, Whitesell

  Washington adds a middle infielder and a first baseman on minor league deals. Published December 28 2009 · Comment

• The Capps effect

  The signing of closer Matt Capps early this morning completes a dramatic makeover of the Nats' bullpen. Published December 24 2009 · Comment

• Nats close to signing Capps

  The Cubs don't expect to get the free agent closer, so that leaves Washington as his likely landing spot. A deal could be wrapped up tonight. Published December 23 2009 · Comment

• Meet Jason Marquis

  The Nats' newest pitcher is a workhorse from Staten Island who does a lot of little things well but rarely blows you away. He can't wait, though, to instill his wisdom on the rest of Washington's pitching staff. Published December 22 2009 · Comment

• How the Nats’ rotation looks now

  With the Nationals' signing of right-hander Jason Marquis to what's believed to be a two-year contract worth $15 million, the team has the veteran starter they've been after all winter. It's not a guarantee the Nationals are done shopping for pitching before spring training, but if it is, here's how the rotation might look on Opening Day: Published December 21 2009 · Comment

• Nats announce 2010 ticket prices

  The Nationals announced their single-game ticket prices for 2010 today, cutting prices on 3,000 seats while holding all others steady, expanding the number of value dates and introducing lower-cost parking options around Nationals Park. Published December 16 2009 · Comment

• Nats sign six to minor-league deals

  The Nationals announced Tuesday afternoon they have signed six players to minor-league contracts: right-handed pitchers Joel Peralta, Logan Kensing and Ryan Speier, catcher Jamie Burke, infielder Pete Orr and outfielder Jerry Owens. Published December 15 2009 · Comment

• Selig appoints committee to address on-field issues

  MLB commissioner has assembled 14 current or former managers, GMs and executives to tackle a variety of issues affecting the sport. Published December 15 2009 · Comment

• Nats re-sign Olsen

  One day after getting non-tendered, left-hander Scott Olsen re-signs a one-year, incentive-laden contract with Washington. Published December 13 2009 · Comment

• It’s official: Olsen, MacDougal non-tendered

  GM Mike Rizzo elected not to tender contracts to Scott Olsen or Mike MacDougal, but Wil Nieves will return in 2010. Published December 12 2009 · Comment

• Olsen, Nieves likely to be non-tendered

  The Nats aren't expected to tender Scott Olsen or Wil Nieves a contract before tonight's midnight deadline, but there's a good chance both players could be re-signed to lesser deals. Published December 12 2009 · Comment

• Rodriguez: I can play every day

  The Nats' newest addition insists he's capable of being the starting catcher over the full season. GM Mike Rizzo's not sure, but he's happy to hear Pudge say it. Published December 11 2009 · Comment

• Pudge press conference bumped to 2 p.m. [UPDATED]

  The Nats will formally introduce their newest catcher (a future Hall of Famer) at Nationals Park. Published December 11 2009 · Comment