DENVER -- The Nationals believe 2018 was an anomaly, a minor blip for what has otherwise been one of the most successful regular-season teams in MLB over the past seven seasons. They will watch the postseason from home for the first time since 2015 after finishing the season with 82 wins, their fewest since 2011, and a second-place finish in the National League East.
Yet, Washington does not feel it needs a complete overhaul to get back track, even though the 2019 team could look a lot different than the one that started '18.
"We feel really good about the organization as a whole," general manager Mike Rizzo said.