The Nationals’ tragic number — the combination of Braves wins and Nats losses to eliminate them from playoff contention — is 16. The Cardinals’ number to knock them out of Wild Card contention is 14. The season could only have seven more meaningful days.
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Martinez on Zimmerman, Doolittle, Strasburg and the Cubs (MASN)
Sean Doolittle is "very close" to returning from his toe injury that has sidelined him since July — he may come back this weekend.
Daniel Murphy ready for emotional return to Nationals Park (MASN)
“I never expect to get cheered.