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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Fernando Rodney delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-2.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rendon homers, red-hot Nationals complete sweep of Marlins

By Katelyn Davis - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington. Strasburg threw an &quot;immaculate inning&quot; in the fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Stephen Strasburg fans 14, beats Marlins for 11th in row

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Johan Camargo, right, and Ozzie Albies celebrate after Camargo batted Albies in on a two-run home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Braves overpower Nationals bullpen twice to take weekend series

By David Driver and Rina Torchinsky — The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki raises his glove with the ball after tagging out Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper at the home plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals hit 3 HRs, complete sweep of Phillies with 7-4 win

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez walks in the dugout before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Dave Martinez explains how Nationals’ turnaround starts now

By Thom Loverro

The Washington Nationals' Matt Adams (right) celebrates his three-run home run with Juan Soto in the third inning of a 15-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Adams had a career-high seven RBI after he added a grand slam in the eighth inning. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Bryce Harper, Phillies up next as Nationals pound Diamondbacks

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick, left, follows through as he hits a home run against the Miami Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Kendrick homers, drives in 3 as Nats beat Marlins again, 9-6

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, reacts after being ejected by home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman for arguing after Nationals' Howie Kendrick was called out on strikes during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, May 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nationals manager Dave Martinez fires hat, kicks dirt, ejected in loss to Mets

By Jake Seiner - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) ** FILE **

Anibal Sanchez leaves Nationals game with pain in hamstring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, left, walks off the field after being relieved in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals begin homestand looking to right ship, but drop opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez paid his dues through 16 years as a major leaguer and 10 years as bench coach. But in 200 games as the Nationals' manager, Martinez has been less than impressive. Sloppy play and questions about bullpen management have plagued the team the last two seasons. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ early-season struggles can be blamed on plenty of issues

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez walks on the field during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Washington. The Cardinals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Mike Rizzo: ‘Blame to go around,’ including Dave Martinez, for Nationals’ poor start

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Adams, right, celebrates as he heads home after hitting a walk-off home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-6 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Adams’ 11th-inning homer gives Nats 7-6 win over Padres

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Stephen Strasburg strikes out 11 in 8 innings as Nationals beat Marlins 5-0

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross (41) reacts as New York Mets' Michael Conforto, back right, runs the bases after hitting a three run home-run during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nationals seek answers for league-worst bullpen

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (44) reacts during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Washington. The Mets won 11-8. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals still sticking with struggling Trevor Rosenthal

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jake Noll, center, celebrates with his teammates after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Washington. Noll drew a walk to force in the winning run. The Nationals won 9-8. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals beat Phillies despite another bullpen meltdown

By David Driver — Special to the Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles misses a ball hit for a triple by New York Mets' Jeff McNeil during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals ‘building blocks’ for Victor Robles after mixed start

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks to the media before an opening-day baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals lose 1st game of 2019 with 2018-type miscues

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Friday, March 1, 2019, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bryce Harper gone? No problem for reloaded Nationals

By Deron Snyder