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Adrian Gonzalez is one of the many big contracts the Dodgers have taken on in the past year.

Will Dodgers’ spending pay off?

Brian McNally · March 31, 2013 4:00 am

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Nationals manager Davey Johnson has three World Series rings -- two as a second baseman with the Baltimore Orioles in 1966 and 1970 and one as a manager of the New York Mets in 1986.

Managing expectations: Davey Johnson keeps Nationals even-keeled

Brian McNally · March 30, 2013 4:00 am

Caps GM George McPhee on Ribeiro, trade deadline

Caps GM George McPhee on Ribeiro, trade deadline

Brian McNally · March 29, 2013 4:00 am

The trade value of a rental player

The trade value of a rental player

Brian McNally · March 29, 2013 4:00 am

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Analyzing the options: Caps star center Mike Ribeiro

Brian McNally · March 28, 2013 4:00 am

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Tom Poti: "Everybody's a little tense [at the trade deadline]. I think our team's no different. We're kind of in the middle here."

Trade deadline will be tricky for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 28, 2013 4:00 am

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Mike Ribeiro said he's not willing to jump at Washington's three-year, $14 million offer.

Tough decision on Mike Ribeiro ahead for Capitals

Brian McNally · March 28, 2013 4:00 am

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Chris Young opted out of his minor league deal Tuesday to explore his options elsewhere.

No sense of sixth starter for Nationals

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

Capitals look like they need the rest

Capitals look like they need the rest

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

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The addition of Denard Span in center field gives the Nationals a leadoff hitter and allows Bryce Harper to move over to left.

Nationals look like the favorites in 2013

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

Islanders 3, Caps 2: Five Observations

Islanders 3, Caps 2: Five Observations

Brian McNally · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

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Goalie Braden Holtby allowed a tie-breaking goal with 5:18 left that ended up being the difference in Washington's loss to New York.

Capitals stung at home by Islanders

Brian McNally · March 26, 2013 4:00 am