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Bryce Harper to Resume ‘Baseball Activities’ Could Be Back ‘Within a Week’

Bryce Harper’s absence from the Nats’ lineup has cast a tremendous shadow over the team’s offensive production, but his return may be imminent after piecing together comments from Mike Rizzo and Davey Johnson on the slugger’s injury status.

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Ian Desmond #20 of the Washington Nationals makes a comment to home plate umpire Ted Barrett #65 after being called out looking at a strike in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 18, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 4-2. (Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Davey: Nats Watching Video of Their Swings In-Game is ‘Too Much’

Davey Johnson blames the Nats having the league’s 3rd worst batting average and 2nd worst on-base percentage on almost the entire roster over-thinking their swings, saying they’re even re-watching their swing in the dugout, trying to make in-game adjustments.

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NL All-Star Manager Bruce Bochy Selects Davey Johnson as Coach

Davey Johnson has been selected as a coach for next month’s All-Star game at Citi Field, along with Mets manager Terry Collins.

2013/06/13

Craig Stammen of the Washington Nationals walks off the field at the end of the 11th inning after giving up the game-winning run against the Minnesota Twins during a game at Nationals Park on June 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nationals’ Struggles Continue in 4-3 Loss to Twins

Washington manager Davey Johnson is frustrated. The Nationals’ offense continues to struggle and, as mid-June approaches, it’s getting harder and harder to say it’s still early.

2013/06/09

Davey Johnson Says He’s Done a ‘Horse Bleep’ Job Managing Nats Roster

The ever-resolute Davey Johnson doled out some blame for Washington’s 29-29 record in his weekly hit with the Junkies on 106.7 The Fan Wednesday, and he doled it all out on himself, calling his managing job this season “horse bleep,” while also rushing to the defense of hitting coach Rick Eckstein.

2013/06/05

Manager Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals looks on during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Davey Johnson Asks The Junkies Who Should DH in Baltimore

There are endless reasons why Davey Johnson is such a fan favorite in the baseball world, but bringing them inside the mind of a Major League manager, with how he should set his lineup for an American League park is just another sterling example of the transparency that makes him so beloved.

2013/05/29

Nats Bullpen Fails Again in 5-3 Loss to Phillies

The Washington Nationals’ hitters are keeping manager Davey Johnson from shaving. His relief pitchers are preventing him from sleeping.

2013/05/26

Pitching coach Steve McCatty #43 of the Washington Nationals. Imagine this guy shirtless. (Credit: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nats Pitching Staff Made T-Shirts of Steve McCatty in Playgirl

If you don’t know by now that Nats pitching coach Steve McCatty was in Playgirl Magazine, you should. But you should also know t-shirts were made of the partially-nude magazine pic, and then worn by the entire pitching staff. What a fun bunch.

2013/05/22

Davey Johnson Got ‘Hit in the Privates’ in Spring Training

When discussing player safety with the Nats manager Wednesday, the Junkies asked Davey Johnson if he thought his players would wear protection if it wasn’t required, to which he responded by offering up a very “private” story about a chance encounter he had with a ball in Spring Training.

2013/05/08

Davey Johnson Apologizes for ‘Sports Flunkies’ Joke

106.7 The Fan skipped a beat on Thursday when an impromptu call-in from Nats manager Davey Johnson prompted one of the strangest segments in the history of the radio station.

2013/05/02