Harper fits right in with Nats

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Bryce Harper’s older teammates accept him because the 19-year-old’s performance and demeanor have been outstanding during his first month in the majors.

Nats, Braves square off

The Nationals’ most anticipated games this season came against the Phillies, but their series against the Braves, in regard to the current National League East standings, is more crucial.

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Baseball’s old order is fading

Baseball’s old order is fading

OPINION | The Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies have all chosen this precise moment to lose their edge.

Hamels leads domination of Nats

Hamels leads domination of Nats

Philadelphia starter carries no-hitter into the sixth inning, strikes out eight to prevent sweep.

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Segui takes the stand

Segui takes the stand

David Segui’s testimony supports the claims of Brian McNamee in the Roger Clemens trial.

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O’s drop series to Red Sox

O’s drop series to Red Sox

Boston takes the series finale at Camden Yards despite two home runs from Baltimore’s Nick Johnson.

Full coverage of Bryce Haper

Full coverage of Bryce Haper

A living archive of everything the Washington Post has published on Bryce Harper — blog posts, articles, columns, photos and video.

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ESPN is the Nat Network

With two nationally televised games in a week, Baseball Tonight crew jokes that the N stands for Nats.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Gio Gonzalez gives personalized headphones to Nats rotation

He is adding to the list of reasons why he’s one of the DMV’s most likeable athletes. ”

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Adam Jones wears Let Teddy Win button during batting practice

Orioles outfielder joins growing list of MLB players who would like to see Giant Racing Teddy win a dang race.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Morning pixels: Someone threw something at Bryce Harper

No batteries, perhaps, but a bit of garbage fluttered toward the Nats outfielder during the ninth inning Monday night.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Philly sports mag asks if it’s time for Phillies fans to hate the Nats

In its cover story previewing this week’s series, Philadelphia’s Sportsweek heralds the ‘Birth of a Rivalry.’”

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Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

The Nats and Orioles played exciting baseball before packed houses three games in a row at Nationals Park.

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OPINION | MLB must push for a swift and fair resolution to a dispute that should hand the Nationals hundreds of millions in future cable TV fees.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

OPINION | With Drew Storen out, Davey Johnson preaches patience with Nationals’ fill-in closer.

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OPINION | Manager Davey Johnson says, ‘This team is beat up more than any one I’ve ever had.’

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Thomas Boswell

Right now, the Nationals’ Bryce Harper is the most compelling show in baseball — and he is loving every minute of it.

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Mike Rizzo’s strong words reinforce the growing belief in baseball that the Nationals are no longer pushovers.

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