Anthony Gulizia

Michael A. Taylor forces way into Nationals’ plans after hot spring training

Taylor is still ticketed as the Nationals' fourth outfielder, but his approach at the plate this spring has forced manager Dusty Baker to consider other ways to get him at-bats.

March 28, 2016

Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman taking steps to prevent recurrence of foot injury

Zimmerman, who missed a large chunk of last season while battling plantar fasciitis, didn't make his spring training debut until March 11 and even then has spent time as the designated hitter.

March 27, 2016

Nationals were hoping to play under the lights, but game against Marlins canceled

With night games so rare in spring training, Bryce Harper and others jumped at the chance to get in the lineup on Friday against the Marlins. However, the game was rained out, leaving Dusty Baker tasked with shuffling the lineup.

March 25, 2016

Max Scherzer takes hard approach to final spring training starts

Scherzer struck out nine batters and earned the win in an 8-2 victory against the Cardinals, but the Nationals' ace also walked three batters. As spring training comes to a close, he's focused on improving his efficiency before opening day.

March 25, 2016

Trea Turner teases a bright future at shortstop for Nationals

Turner is a 22-year-old prospect who is incredibly gifted, but also raw, which is why Nationals manager Dusty Baker stopped himself short of evaluating Turner's performance this spring as opening day approaches.

March 24, 2016

Robert Griffin III signs with Browns; is expected to compete to start

Griffin was released by the Redskins in March after four seasons, and he'll get a chance to revitalize his career with the Browns, who signed him to a contract on Thursday.

March 24, 2016

Jay Gruden concerned by lack of depth at safety and cornerback

The Redskins' coach knows the Redskins must address their thinning secondary depth in the offseason. With key contributors returning from major injuries, paired with the release of veteran Dashon Goldson, there are plenty of holes to fill.

March 23, 2016

Scot McCloughan values building from within during free agency

Speaking for the first time since free agency began, the Redskins' general manager reiterated his philosophy of building from within, rather than making a big splash in the open market. "We aren't going to live in free agency," McCloughan said.

March 22, 2016

Former Redskins running back Alfred Morris agrees to two-year deal with Cowboys

Morris rushed for 4,713 yards and 29 touchdowns in four seasons with the Redskins, but his playing time declined last season as he shared carries with rookie Matt Jones. In eight career games against Dallas, Morris has rushed for 710 yards.

March 22, 2016

Robert Griffin III represented himself well in visit with Browns, Jets

Griffin visited the Browns last weekend and coach Hue Jackson said the former Redskins quarterback answered the "tough questions." While the visit went well, Jackson said he is taking his time to find the right quarterback.

March 22, 2016

NFL owners to mull 19 rule changes at annual league meeting

The NFL owners will vote on 19 proposals in Florida, including one that would result in players being ejected if penalized twice for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct. The Redskins submitted three proposals, one of which would expand replay.

March 20, 2016

Redskins add linebacker Terence Garvin, re-sign running back Chris Thompson

Garvin, who played for the Steelers, adds depth at inside linebacker and is a strong special teams contributor. Thompson previously received his exclusive-rights tender and signed on Thursday.

March 17, 2016

Capitals’ victory over Hurricanes offers sense of relief in areas of concern

The Capitals hadn't led in a game since early March and had just wrapped up a difficult West Coast road trip, so progress demonstrated in the 2-1 overtime win on Tuesday was welcome.

March 16, 2016

Josh LeRibeus returning for fifth season with Redskins after signing contract

LeRibeus, who switched from guard to center last season, started 11 games in place of injured veteran Kory Lichtensteiger. LeRibeus struggled at times, but provides the Redskins with versatility on the offensive line.

March 16, 2016

Junior Galette reaches agreement to return to Redskins on one-year contract

Galette missed all of last season as he recovered from a torn Achilles' tendon, and he'll return to the Redskins on a one-year deal worth up to $4.1 million.

March 15, 2016

Redskins sign veteran strong safety David Bruton to boost special teams

Bruton, who spent the last seven seasons with the Broncos, is also a special teams contributor. The Redskins signed the unrestricted free agent on Tuesday to continue adding depth to the secondary.

March 15, 2016

Barry Trotz getting Capitals ready for Hurricanes’ systematic approach

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the outskirts of the playoff race, but the Capitals must be sharp on Tuesday night as they try to get back on track. Washington, which has a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference, has lost two if its last three.

March 15, 2016

Mid-Major Progress: George Mason’s Final Four run inspires others’ title dreams

George Mason made its improbable run to the Final Four a decade ago, opening the door for a number of teams that later realized they can have championship aspirations as mid-major programs.

March 14, 2016

Cornerback Will Blackmon agrees to two-year deal to return to Redskins

Blackmon was signed by the Redskins early last season and stepped in as a starter after a rash of injuries. He'll return to the team for the next two years after agreeing to a new contract.

March 14, 2016

Tress Way signs five-year contract extension to return to Redskins

Way, who was an exclusive rights free agent, said on Saturday that he had signed a five-year deal to return to the Redskins, his team for the last two seasons.

March 12, 2016