Team sought roof for Nationals Park

(Ray K. Saunders / The Washington Post)

Nationals owner Ted Lerner pitched a proposal to Mayor Vincent Gray in July asking the city to pay for a $300 million retractable roof, but was quickly and unequivocally rebuffed.

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Nats lefty relief options thinning

Nats lefty relief options thinning

With Manny Parra heading back to Cincinnati, the Nationals missed another potential upgrade to their left-handed relief

Gio Gonzalez celebrates at Wizards game

Gio Gonzalez celebrates at Wizards game

Watch Gio Gonzalez celebrate at Tuesday night’s Wizards game.

Nationals Park dome plans: Weather postponements and rain delay data

Nationals Park dome plans: Weather postponements and rain delay data

So just how often have the Nationals needed a dome down on Half Street?

Ramos playing winter ball in Venezuela

Ramos playing winter ball in Venezuela

The Nats catcher said near the end of the season that he wanted to rest while home in Venezuela, but he has been playing winter ball.

The case for the Nats going after Cano

The case for the Nats going after Cano

The Yankees free agent is the best player available, and the Nationals have deep pockets, a desire to win and a roster suited for contention.

Nationals trade Fernando Abad

Nationals trade Fernando Abad

The Nationals flip the recently DFA’d reliever for a minor league outfielder.

Nats Q&A: Fielding a wide range of questions

Nats Q&A: Fielding a wide range of questions

Tackling a range of issues, from the bench to the bullpen to Anthony Rendon to a case for Robinson Cano.

Haren to Dodgers

Haren to Dodgers

Dan Haren agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal to play for the Dodgers, officially ending his time in Washington.

Tony Beasley won’t return as Syracuse manager, shifting to field coordinator

Tony Beasley won’t return as Syracuse manager, shifting to field coordinator

“I felt like it’s something interesting,” Beasley said. “I think I can do well in this position.“

Matt Williams’s home

Matt Williams’s home

An Arizona television station did a tour of Matt Williams’s home. It’s the size of Nats Park.

Union chief Weiner passes away

Union chief Weiner passes away

Weiner, the beloved leader of the players union, loses his 15-month battle with brain cancer. He was 51.

Inside Storen’s turnaround with the Nats

Inside Storen’s turnaround with the Nats

Drew Storen salvaged his season by going back to what made him successful in the first place, a change that can be seen in his raw data.

Nats ink reliever to minor league deal

The right-handed reliever split time between the Padres and Angels minor leagues last season.

Nats announce front office changes

Nats announce front office changes

In the wake of Roy Clark’s departure for the Dodgers, the Nationals announce six promotions.

Prince Fielder traded to Texas for Ian Kinsler

Prince Fielder traded to Texas for Ian Kinsler

Rangers will get Fielder and cash considerations from the Tigers for the second baseman.

Theismann on broken legs

Theismann on broken legs

The former Redskins quarterback might want to consider becoming a broken leg consultant.

Status of the Nats’ starter search

Status of the Nats’ starter search

Sorting out what Washington is looking for in their pursuit of another starter for their hefty rotation.

Santangelo coming back in 2014

Santangelo coming back in 2014

F.P. Santangelo signs a contract to return as MASN’s color analyst for Nationals games.

Nats sign Young, Alfaro

The Nats added a reliever from the Mexican League and brought back Chris Young as depth.

Nats roster decisions coming

Nats roster decisions coming

The Nationals must decide which players they will protect from the Rule 5 draft by Wednesday at midnight.

Bobby Henley hired as Nationals third base coach

Bobby Henley hired as Nationals third base coach

The former Expos catcher and coach has spent nearly 20 years in the organization and one considered one of Nationals’ best minor league instructors.

Nationals re-sign Chris Young to a minor league deal

Nationals re-sign Chris Young to a minor league deal

The big right-handed starter spent the majority of the season injured but the Nationals are bringing him back as insurance.

Nationals Q&A: Seeking questions

In the second installment of our Q&A, we seek questions from you on the Nationals.

Prospects wrap up in Arizona

Prospects wrap up in Arizona

Most of the Nationals’ minor leaguers had good showings during the fall league.

Harper, Nats have unresolved contract issue

Harper, Nats have unresolved contract issue

Bryce Harper could be eligible for arbitration after the 2014 season, but a grievance hearing might come first.

Nationals interested in Perez

Nationals interested in Perez

As the Nationals cast a wide net for lefty relief help, they have expressed interest in Oliver Perez.

Wrapping up awards season, Jayson Werth’s finish in MVP voting

Wrapping up awards season, Jayson Werth’s finish in MVP voting

Looking back at the seasons of two of the Nationals’ standouts this season -- Jordan Zimmermann and Jayson Werth -- who placed in award voting.

Nats request release waivers for Gomez

The infielder was on the 40-man roster for two months and didn’t play a game.

Knorr hangs out with Williams

Knorr hangs out with Williams

The bench coach spends four days in Arizona with the Nationals’ new manager so the two could get to know each other better.

On Danny Espinosa’s torn rotator cuff

On Danny Espinosa’s torn rotator cuff

There is precedent to playing with a torn rotator cuff and rehabbing it. An outside expert offers some insight.

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