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Right-hander Kris Medlen finished 10-1 with a 1.57 ERA. He’ll start Friday against St. Louis. (Associated Press)

Kris Medlen, Braves ace, a quirk in progress

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina (4) is congratulated by Matt Carpenter (13) on a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Nationals in wait-and-see mode on NL Division Series opponent

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

A’s win AL West, Yanks take AL East, pairings set

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

A’s win AL West, Yanks & O’s to settle AL East

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny, left, and hitting coach Mark McGwire, right, after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Cardinals clinch baseball’s last postseason berth

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

Cardinals clinch baseball’s last postseason berth

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Mark DeRosa (7), left, and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), center, celebrate with their teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Nationals’ division championship overshadows loss

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Fans celebrate after the Washington Nationals 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)

IN OTHER WORDS: Nationals and baseball on everyone’s minds

By Matthew Cella - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chad Durbin, right, high-fives teammate David Ross, after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals ready to turn the page after getting swept by Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Mattheus pauses after hitting the uniform of an Atlanta Braves batter with the bases loaded, scoring Jeff Baker with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Nationals blow four-run lead, drop series to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons reacts after scoring the game-winning run on a base hit by Tyler Pastornicky in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves-Nationals: Nationals drop tight series opener to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Tyler Moore of the Washington Nationals follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nationals’ playoff picture comes into focus with win over Mets

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

Umpires try to restore order during the sixth inning when both benches and bullpens emptied onto the field of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Benches, bullpens clear twice as Nationals complete sweep of Cubs

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

The Nationals sent John Lannan to Triple-A and will now use Ross Detwiler in the rotation to begin the season. (Associated Press)

John Lannan likely to make first post-Strasburg start at Braves

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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

San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Kelly pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Casey Kelly wins in MLB debut

Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Reed Johnson, left, celebrates with Kris Medlen (54) as Medlen scores next to Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t complete sweep, lose 5-1 to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals, Adam LaRoche, Mark DeRosa, Ryan Zimmerman and General Manager Mike Rizzo, present gifts to Chipper Jone, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Washington, DC. Jones said he would be retiring after this session. He has played his entire 19 year career was an Atlanta Brave, winning one World Series title with them in 1995. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Nationals give their salute to Chipper Jones

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores celebrates with closer Tyler Clippard after the Washington Nationals closed out a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DALY: Nats’ bullpen has been a relief from the start

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times