Washington Times · Mar 28, 2019
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The Nationals are confident they can contend this season with a foundation of stars and high-quality players on the roster including ace Max Scherzer. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)Tradition has always been a big part of baseball’s appeal, so when the Washington Nationals return for their season opener Thursday, they’ll be back with all the familiar sights and sounds of an afternoon at the ballpark — from the crisp green field to the national anthem to the satisfying smack of a fastball hitting a catcher’s mitt.
But the changes — some small, some big — will be hard to miss, too.