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Nats predicted champs while Strasburg snags SI cover

It's a lofty prediction that excites some fans and worries others it's jinxing the season. "Sports Illustrated" is picking the Nationals as the favorite for the World Series.

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Strasburg better than results indicate in loss to Braves

For the first five innings it looked like vintage Stephen Strasburg. However, that quickly faded when the pitcher gave up four runs in a six run Atlanta sixth inning. The Braves sent the Nationals to their fifth loss in their last six Grapefruit League games, winning 7-2.

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Heist: Strasburg is sharp as Nats and Mets play to a tie

Stephen Strasburg allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in his second start of the spring as the Nationals and Mets played to a 4-4 tie at Space Coast Stadium.

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Nats lose while Strasburg fights adrenaline

Stephen Strasburg made his first start of the spring and gave up two runs on three hits over two innings of work including a home run as the Mets beat the Nationals 5-3.

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Nats pitcher Stephen Strasburg is ready for the season

WTOP's sports reporter Craig Heist sat down with Nats pitchter Stephen Strasburg in Viera, Fla., as he gets set to make his first start of the Grapefruit League season Saturday against the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie.

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Strasburg throws first live BP

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw to Tyler Moore, Roger Bernadina, Chad Tracy and Chris Snyder as part of the first live batting practice session of the spring.

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Nats minus Strasburg; 1 lefty in Cardinals bullpen

The Washington Nationals do not have pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the roster as expected for the NL Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tags: Mark DeRosa, John Lannan, MLB playoffs

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In Strasburg's slot, Lannan leads Nats over Mets

John Lannan pitched 5 2-3 shutout innings in his first start since replacing Stephen Strasburg in Washington's starting rotation, and the Nationals lowered their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to six with a 2-0 win over the punchless New York Mets on Wednesday night.

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Nationals players debut in miniature form

Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has been immortalized in toy form, but with less of a beard on his tiny plastic doppelganger.

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Strasburg's season is officially over

After watching Strasburg give up five runs on six hits over three innings on Friday night in his start against the Marlins, manager Davey Johnson and GM Mike Rizzo took the night to sleep on it.

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