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Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's bat is in mid-season form, but concerns persist about when his shoulder will be at full strength.

Phil Wood: Nationals having a low-stress spring

Phil Wood · March 16, 2013 4:00 am

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Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has thrown out 27.7 percent of opposing base stealers in his career.

Phil Wood: Nationals all set behind the plate

Phil Wood · November 3, 2012 4:00 am

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Outfielder Bryce Harper led the Washington Nationals with a 5.0 WAR in 2012.

Phil Wood: WAR, what is it good for?

Phil Wood · October 27, 2012 4:00 am

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez is 8-0 with a 1.97 ERA in 19 career starts against the Washington Nationals.

Phil Wood: Looking for a fifth member for the Nationals’ rotation

Phil Wood · October 20, 2012 4:00 am

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Right-hander Edwin Jackson went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 31 starts in 2012.

Phil Wood: Jackson may not be worth a second look for Nationals

Phil Wood · October 13, 2012 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Nationals expected to be big winner for awards season

Phil Wood: Nationals expected to be big winner for awards season

Phil Wood · October 6, 2012 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Don’t count out Lannan for Nationals’ postseason rotation

Phil Wood: Don’t count out Lannan for Nationals’ postseason rotation

Phil Wood · September 29, 2012 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Fans of Nationals franchise need a history lesson

Phil Wood: Fans of Nationals franchise need a history lesson

Phil Wood · September 22, 2012 4:00 am

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Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez could become Washington's first 20-game winner in nearly 60 years if he wins Sunday.

Phil Wood: Nationals’ Gonzalez going for historic victory

Phil Wood · September 15, 2012 4:00 am

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Adam LaRoche's two-year contract with the Nationals ends this season, and he will become a free agent if both sides do not agree to their mutual option.

Phil Wood: Nationals, LaRoche looking at all options

Phil Wood · September 8, 2012 4:00 am

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Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Bryce Harper hit six homers in August.

Phil Wood: Nationals will have their share of low moments

Phil Wood · September 1, 2012 4:00 am

Phil Wood: Why, ‘oh’ why interrupt the anthem at Nationals Park?

Phil Wood: Why, ‘oh’ why interrupt the anthem at Nationals Park?

Phil Wood · August 25, 2012 4:00 am