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Matthew Paras

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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, comes in to score on a double by Daniel Murphy as New York Mets catcher Rene Rivera, left, looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals won 11-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper, Murphy power Nats over Mets 11-4

The Nationals rested players Tuesday, including All-Star Ryan Zimmerman. But with Bryce Harper and Daniel Murphy in the lineup, Washington had plenty of firepower in an 11-4 win over the Mets.

July 4, 2017
Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon runs to first during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Daniel Murphy, Scherzer make All-Star case for Rendon

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon is one of five finalists for the final spot on the National League All-Star game, but has to be voted in by fans to make it. Nationals teammates Daniel Murphy and Max Scherzer made their case as to why Rendon deserves it.

July 3, 2017
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington. The Carolina Hurricanes opened free agency Saturday, Jauly 1, 2017, by bringing back 35-year-old forward Justin Williams on a two-year deal worth $9 million. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals face salary cap dilemma early in free agency

The Capitals still have to re-sign restricted free agents Evgeny Kuznetsov, Andre Burakovsky and Philipp Grubauer with only $12.45 million of cap room remaining. But more concerning, how much money will be left to fill out the bottom of the roster?

July 2, 2017
FILE - In this Monday, May 1, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals' Kevin Shattenkirk (22) celebrates with T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Capitals committed big money to winger T.J. Oshie with a $46 million, eight-year deal, but theyre unlikely to re-sign Shattenkirk, Williams, Karl Alzner and Daniel Winnik. Shattenkirk wants to be a No. 1 defenseman and is a good bet to sign the richest contract of any free agent. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Karl Alzner signs with Montreal Canadiens

Former Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner has a new home. Alzner signed a five-year, $23.125 million with the Montreal Canadiens as free agency began Saturday.

July 1, 2017
President Donald Trump holds up a Chicago Cubs jersey and Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant holds a "45" sign as the president met with members of the 2016 World Series Champions Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Albert Almora denies flipping off President Trump

A widely circulated photo on Twitter made it appear as if Albert Almora was sticking out his middle finger Wednesday during a group photo with President Trump. The Cubs outfielder defended himself.

June 29, 2017