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LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers rolled into Washington this week with one of the best records in the major leagues, a loaded roster, and championship aspirations. The Washington Nationals, less than three years removed from knocking out the Dodgers on their way to winning the World Series, have none of…

WASHINGTON — A steady rain fell during Monday’s game at Nationals Park. For most of the night, though, Tyler Anderson wasn’t on the mound long enough to get wet.

LOS ANGELES — Jhonathan Diaz, a 25-year-old left-hander with three big league appearances to his name, was called up by the Angels to start against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, a chance for the Venezuela native to seize a rotation spot that slipped through the hands of Jose Suarez…

DENVER — Sneaky-pull pop, a power surge and the safety net of key double plays provided the Rockies with a 9-7 victory over Washington on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.

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SAN FRANCISCO — About halfway into a top of the first inning that lasted nearly half an hour, Alex Cobb turned away from the rubber, took a couple strides toward second base and smacked his glove in frustration.

SAN FRANCISCO — If the Nationals’ offensive onslaught Friday night came as a surprise, their hit parade found an even more unlikely master of ceremonies on Saturday in Logan Webb.

PITTSBURGH — It’s only eight games into the season, but the Pirates have already enjoyed a crash course on what’s possible when you get competent pitching. And it doesn’t matter how it comes. Just keeping the other team remotely in check allows the offense to do its thing.

PITTSBURGH — Lunch time Tuesday featured news that the Pirates had avoided an arbitration hearing with their best player, signing Bryan Reynolds to a two-year contract worth $13.5 million. It ended with a victory that was even more unlikely, especially after an ugly first inning.