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Washington Nationals Featured Clips – 2018 • Article #1 – A scandal once upended the Nationals in the Dominican Republic. Today, the well runs deep – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 1/29/18 • Article #2 – Meet Juan Soto , Nationals’ next great slugging hope who ‘you’d want to marry your daughter’ – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/7/18 • Article #3 – Finding his own voice: To become Nationals manager, Dave Martinez had to step out of Joe Maddon's shadow – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 2/8/18 • Article #4 – Why Kintzler chose to set up in D.C. instead of closing elsewhere – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/14/18 • Article #5 – Slimmed-down Wieters plans to bounce back – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 2/14/18 • Article #6 – Eaton says opening day return is “easily attainable” – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/14/18 • Article #7 – On eve of a new season, Wieters has no time for the past – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/14/18 • Article #8 – Staying grounded: Victor Robles is the Nationals’ future, but his loyalty to his Dominican roots hasn’t wavered – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/15/18 • Article #9 – Max Scherzer needs to end season as dominant as he begins – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/15/18 • Article #10 – Montero glad to reunite with Rizzo, Martinez, Scherzer in D.C. – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/16/18 • Article #11 – Martinez offers a glimpse into his method on first workout day – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/16/18 • Article #12 – Martinez dips into Dusty Baker’s human resources playbook – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/16/18 • Article #13 – Kelley healthy again and hoping to return to 2016 form – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/17/18 • Article #14 – Mindful of future, Gio ready to roll in 2018 – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 2/17/18 • Article #15 – Secure in closer’s role, Doolittle now trying to add to his arsenal – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/17/18 • Article #16 – Eaton says lower gear may be key to playing better, lasting longer – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/17/18 • Article #17 – Bryan Harper , Bryce’s older brother, out to make a name for himself with Nationals – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/18/18 • Article #18 – The Nationals’ new pitching coach Derek Lilliquist is getting to know his very good staff – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/19/18 • Article #19 – Another Harper tries to make name for himself – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 2/19/18 • Article #20 – Strasburg , Harper fueled rebirth of baseball in D.C. – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/20/18 • Article #21 – Murphy still limited but primed for Opening Day – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 2/20/18 • Article #22 – Nats hitters excited to jump aboard Long ’s launch angle train – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/21/18 • Article #23 – Rendon seeking simplicity as recipe for success – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 2/21/18 • Article #24 – Contract official, Benoit tries to fit right in with Nats bullpen – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/21/18 • Article #25 – In Martinez , echoes of some of the game’s best skippers – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 2/22/18 • Article #26 – For Kendrick , decision to return to D.C. was “easy” – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/24/18 • Article #27 – Simplifying windup and timing, Roark hopes for better results – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/24/18 • Article #28 – For Howie Kendrick , return to Nationals is about more than just numbers – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/24/18 • Article #29 – Scherzer the head of the class among aces – Mike Lupica (MLB.com) – 2/25/18 • Article #30 – Kevin Long , the Nationals’ new hitting coach, can make a great lineup even better – Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) – 2/25/18 • Article #31 – Max Scherzer doesn’t think he’s reached his peak: ‘I may be better in 2018’ – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/25/18 • Article #32 – Martinez wants Turner to keep running, even in front of Harper – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/25/18 • Article #33 – MARTINEZ LEAVES SHADOWS FOR LEAD SEAT – Todd Dybas (The Sports Capitol) – 2/25/18 • Article #34 – FEWER GAMES, POUNDS EXPECTED TO HELP WIETERS – Todd Dybas (The Sports Capitol) – 2/25/18 • Article #35 – Erick Fedde , in first live action since August, makes his pitch — with velocity — for spot in Nationals’ rotation – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/26/18 • Article #36 – Boca’s Taylor Gushue gets taste of first spring training in ‘backyard’ – Samuel Howard (Palm Beach Post) – 2/26/18 • Article #37 – Trea Turner is working to become a difference-maker for the Nationals again – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 2/27/18 • Article #38 – Durable as ever, Gonzalez starts seventh year in D.C. on right foot – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 2/27/18 • Article #39 – Versatile Kendrick happy to be back with Nationals – David Driver (Washington Times) – 2/28/18 • Article #40 – Suspended for PEDs last season, prospect Jefry Rodriguez enjoys first Nationals camp – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/1/18 • Article #41 – Kevin Long is the Nats’ hitting coach. Son Jaron is a pitcher. They’re rooming with Mom. – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/3/18 • Article #42 – Free agent signee Matt Adams is happy to be with Nationals: ‘He’s a little giddy right now’ – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/4/18 • Article #43 – Nationals closer Sean Doolittle is more than just his fastball – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/4/18 • Article #44 – Excited Soto gets his first chance to play in front of coaches – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 3/5/18 • Article #45 – Tanner Roark is changing his mechanics – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/6/18 • Article #46 – Chris Smith , now in Nats camp, climbed a long, slippery ladder before reaching major leagues – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/7/18 • Article #47 – Eager Goodwin prepares to be ready when called upon – Pete Kerzel (MASN Sports) – 3/7/18 • Article #48 – New Nat Reynolds embracing his versatility – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 3/7/18 • Article #49 – After losing feeling in his hand last season, Sammy Solis is ready to pitch for late- inning duties – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/7/18 • Article #50 – If there’s life after Harper , Rendon is a big reason why – Thom Loverro (Washington Times) – 3/7/18 • Article #51 – Cerebral Scherzer trying to stay a step ahead of hitters – Pete Kerzel (MASN Sports) – 3/7/18 • Article #52 – For versatile Difo , helping Nats is his top priority – Pete Kerzel (MASN Sports) – 3/8/18 • Article #53 – To have Stephen Strasburg sharp when it matters most, Nats may ease off when it means less – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/8/18 • Article #54 – Despite numbers crunch, Solís believes he belongs in Nats bullpen – Pete Kerzel (MASN Sports) – 3/9/18 • Article #55 – Health, Not Stuff, is Kelley's Concern – Todd Dybas (The Sports Capitol) – 3/9/18 • Article #56 – Brandon Kintzler is an impromptu Nationals pitching coach, and even Max Scherzer is listening – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/11/18 • Article #57 – Forgettable debut helped Adams on path to positive impression – Pete Kerzel (MASN Sports) – 3/12/18 • Article #58 – Robles , Soto give Nats OF tandem to dream on – Jon Paul Morosi (MLB.com) – 3/12/18 • Article #59 – Fifteen years in, Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson still trying to extend his journey – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/13/18 • Article #60 – As Nationals reassign Bryan Harper , could Bryce’s brother still break into majors this season? – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/14/18 • Article #61 – Joe Dillon , the ‘best assistant in baseball,’ has brought a novel approach to the Nationals – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/13/18 • Article #62 – Bryce Harper isn’t getting $400 million, and the Nationals’ title window ‘just got bigger’ – Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) – 3/14/18 • Article #63 – Nationals pitcher Strasburg gets familiar with new catcher – David Driver (Washington Times) – 3/15/18 • Article #64 – Victor Robles gets to the clubhouse early. He might get to the majors the same way. – Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) – 3/16/18 • Article #65 – An emotional blur of a day for Adam Eaton – Mark Zuckerman (MASN Sports) – 3/17/18 • Article #66 – Jeremy Hellickson waited for a phone call all winter. Now he’s in Nationals camp. – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/17/18 • Article #67 – Mike Rizzo waits on a contract extension from the Nationals, one he’s easily earned – Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) – 3/18/18 • Article #68 – Back where it began, journeyman Milone makes his pitch for roster spot – David Driver (Washington Times) – 3/18/18 • Article #69 – Nationals' treasure: Victor Robles is key to the future, with or without Bryce Harper – Jorge L. Ortiz (USA Today) – 3/19/18 • Article #70 – Finally healthy, Nationals reliever Tim Collins makes pitch for a big league return – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/19/18 • Article #71 – Dialing back the Max: Nationals seek to manage the relentless Scherzer – Barry Svrluga (Washington Post) – 3/19/18 • Article #72 – The Nationals’ overhauled coaching staff is experienced, fiery and very, very loud – Chelsea Janes (Washington Post) – 3/19/18 • Article #73 – After bold, bland and cool, the Nationals’ new manager says, let’s have fun – Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) – 3/21/18 • Article #74 – Gio Gonzalez may be entering his final season as a National, and he wants to make it count – Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) – 3/21/18 • Article #75 – Gonzalez hands on with hometown HS program – Jamal Collier (MLB.com) – 3/21/18 • Article #76 – After ‘really good spring