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Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) taking a swing during the 4th inning in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., July 31, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Was July the worst month in Nationals history?

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals' Dylan Carlson hits a groundout in front of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and umpire Dan Iassogna in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Washington. Andrew Knizner scored on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Gorman, Nootbaar homer as Cards beat Nats 6-2; Soto 1 for 4

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 22, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Gallen superb on mound, D-backs beat struggling Nats 10-1

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) and manager Dave Martinez (4) pose with their All-Star jerseys before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals enter All-Star break reeling with Soto’s future in question

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, left, tags out Washington Nationals' Juan Soto as Soto tries to return to third base during a rundown on a double that was hit by Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz in the seventh inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Washington. Standing at right is Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez. Seattle won 6-4. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mariners win ninth straight by beating Nationals behind Suarez’s 3-run homer

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals second baseman Ehire Adrianza (5) and centerfielder Victor Robles (16) trying to make a catch on Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas’ (11) pop-fly single during the 1st inning at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., July 4, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Nationals’ struggles against Marlins show just how far back they are in NL East

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Members of the against the Washington Nationals watch as crew chief umpire Mark Wegner, second from left, decides a call during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals can’t overcome obscure rule as Reynolds powers Pirates with 3 homers

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) **FILE**

Strasburg climbing up list of worst contracts in D.C. sports history

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera, right, celebrates with teammates after winning the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Washington. Philadelphia won 5-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Obstruction call helps Phillies sweep Nationals for 14th win in 16

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Outfielder Juan Soto (#22) rotating his arm before taking his turn at bat at Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on May 24th 2022 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo: All Pro-reels/Alyssa Howell)

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo: ‘We are not trading Juan Soto’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia reacts after he hit an RBI ground-rule double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Nationals call up shortstop Luis Garcia from minors

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File). **FILE**

Nationals’ season resembling that of a rebuilding team — both on and off the field

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Thomas lifts Nationals out of scoring funk to beat Brewers

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) beats the throw to Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas to steal second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Ruiz’s 10th-inning RBI double lifts Nationals over Marlins

Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) waves to the crowd as he is recognized before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Astros roll past Nationals in Baker’s return to District

By Patrick Stevens - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Victor Robles heating up as Nationals’ bats bounce back

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Patrick Corbin (46) tosses out the first pitch of the game from Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, April 28th, 2022. (Photography: All-Pro Reels / Alyssa Howell)

Nationals waste Corbin’s bounce-back start in loss to Marlins

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - Associated Press

Jeff Bezos speaks at an event before unveiling Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander in Washington, in this Thursday, May 9, 2019, file photo. Amazon's Jeff Bezos will be among the people on Blue Origin's first human space flight next month.The company said in a post Monday, June 7, 2021, that Bezos will be joined on the flight by his brother Mark and the winner of an online auction.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Seven potential buyers who could make sense if Nationals are put up for sale

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Josh Rogers (13) stares down his pitch from Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, April 21st, 2022. (Photography: All-Pro Reels / Alyssa Howell)

Nationals’ growing list of injuries making an already challenging April even harder

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz celebrates his solo home run with manager Dave Martinez during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cruz homers, keys Nationals over Mets with 8th-inning hit

Associated Press