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Keibert Ruiz, sent to the Nationals in Max Scherzer deal, carries big expectations - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) celebrate the team's win over the New York Mets in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP
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2,548 Mlb Little League Classic Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Fried sharp in first appearance in three months
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ESPN sources: Nationals stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are going to the Dodgers
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2023 MLB Season Preview: Washington Nationals - Battery Power
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Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5, Taiwan News
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Schwarber homers twice, Phillies still fall to Nationals 3-2
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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) celebrate the team's win over the New York Mets in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP
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Keibert Ruiz - Wikipedia
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Washington Nationals' 2023 Roster: Keibert Ruiz firmly established as No. 1 catcher in D.C. - Federal Baseball