Anthony Gulizia

Stephen Strasburg’s 16-game win streak snapped by Dodgers in Nationals’ loss

The loss snapped Strasburg's 16-game winning streak -- the second-longest in Washington baseball history behind Firpo Marberry's 17 in in 1930-31 with the Senators. The Nationals' $175 million man started this season 13-0 with a 2.51 earned-run average -- a streak manager Dusty Baker called "one of the best I've ever seen, I think."

July 21, 2016

Jordan Reed leads a talented tight end group in Washington

The Redskins lost two tight ends in the preseason last year. They should be stocked at the position this season because of the return of Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen and addition of Vernon Davis.

July 21, 2016

Ryan Zimmerman to begin rehab stint, could return to Nationals next week

Zimmerman has been on the disabled list with a left rib cage strain since July 8. After a three-game rehab stint with the Potomac Nationals, he could return next week against the Cleveland Indians.

July 21, 2016

Position breakdown: Redskins have great depth at wide receiver

With the addition of rookie Josh Doctson to DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder, the Redskins have the components for one of the deepest wide receiving cores in the league.

July 20, 2016

Chief Zee, Redskins fan has died

Redskins superfan Zema Williams, better known as Chief Zee, has passed away.

July 19, 2016

Position breakdown: Matt Jones is the Redskins’ lead running back

Jones is being counted on as the Redskins' lead back after they chose not to retain Alfred Morris. He's worked on the ball security issues that troubled him in his rookie season, but training camp will be the true test.

July 19, 2016

Redskins position breakdown: The quarterbacks

Washington opens training camp in 10 days. For the first time since he has been in the NFL, Kirk Cousins will walk into camp as the clear No. 1 QB.

July 18, 2016

Missed opportunities, mistakes cost Nationals in 18-inning loss to Pirates

Starling Marte's solo home run in the 18th inning was the game-winner as Pirates capitalized on several mistakes and missed opportunities to beat the Nationals 2-1 on Sunday. Daniel Murphy's home run tied the game in the ninth inning for the Nationals.

July 17, 2016

Kirk Cousins to play 2016 season under franchise-tag designation

Cousins and the Redskins were unable to reach a long-term agreement by Friday's 4 p.m. deadline. Entering his second full season as the starter, Cousins will make $19.95 million after his breakout season in 2015.

July 15, 2016

Deadline for long-term contract looms on Friday for Kirk Cousins, Redskins

If the two sides can't work out a deal, Cousins will play the season under the franchise tag -- something he has seemed content with since the day he signed the franchise-tag tender almost immediately after it was designated.

July 14, 2016

Shawn Dawson hopes success in Israel translates to NBA with Wizards

After leading Maccabi Rishon LeZion to its first Israeli national championship last year, Dawson is trying to make the transition to the United States and get accustomed to the NBA style of play while with the Wizards summer-league team.

July 10, 2016

Dusty Baker has right touch in energizing Nationals in win over Brewers

The Nationals responded to the possibility of a three-game sweep to the Brewers with a 7-4 victory on Wednesday, behind seven strong innings from Tanner Roark and home runs from Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman.

July 6, 2016

Stephen Strasburg honored to play All-Star game in hometown San Diego

The Nationals' pitcher and San Diego native was voted to the All-Star game for the second time in his career. Strasburg, who is 11-0, said it's a "tremendous honor" to play in the Mid-Summer Classic at Petco Park.

July 6, 2016

Jonathan Papelbon activated from disabled list, Michael A. Taylor optioned to Triple-A

Jonathan Papelbon, who has not pitched since June 12, returned to the Nationals on Monday and pitched a perfect ninth inning in the team's 1-0 loss to the Brewers. Manager Dusty Baker said it was a tough decision to send Michael A. Taylor down.

July 4, 2016

Stephen Strasburg holds Reds hitless in 6 2/3 innings after return from injury

Strasburg, who returned from the disabled list after missing his last two starts with an upper back strain, held the Reds hitless in the Nationals' 12-1 victory Sunday. Still, Dusty Baker was cautious and pulled him after 109 pitches.

July 3, 2016

Nationals activate pitcher Stephen Strasburg, place Joe Ross on disabled list

Strasburg, who missed his last two starts with an upper back strain, returned on Sunday against the Reds. The Nationals placed Ross on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

July 3, 2016

Joey Votto says Dusty Baker is like that ‘favorite uncle’ you are happy to see

The Cincinnati Reds slugger admits Baker drove him "nuts" at times, but had high praise for his former manager.

July 1, 2016

Danny Espinosa caps explosive month with seven RBI in 13-4 win against Reds

Espinosa hit two home runs, including a grand slam, to boost the Nationals on Thursday night. The sure-handed shortstop turned his season around offensively in June, hitting .309 with nine home runs and 21 RBI in 26 games.

June 30, 2016

After rocky start, Lucas Johansen digs in at Capitals development camp

Johansen, who was drafted 28th overall by the Capitals last Friday, missed the first day of development camp with an illness. He returned to the ice on Wednesday and was excited to be competing with his teammates.

June 29, 2016

Lars Eller looking forward to more defined role with Capitals

Eller, who was acquired from the Canadiens last Friday, is expected to bolster the Capitals' depth as the third-line center. The 27-year-old played both wing and center for Montreal and is eager to return to his natural position.

June 27, 2016