Matthew Paras

Nationals have record-setting day in home runs in 15-2 win over Brewers

The Nationals set a franchise record for most home runs in a game and tied an MLB record for most home runs in an inning Thursday as Washington earned a 15-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

July 27, 2017

Bryce Harper on his ejection: ‘I got too fired up’ from Logic, Chance the Rapper before the game

Bryce Harper got ejected in the Nationals' 8-5 win Wednesday over the Milwaukee Brewers and said he got too fired up before the game listening to hip-hop artists Logic and Chance the Rapper.

July 27, 2017

Stephen Strasburg heads to the 10-day DL with arm injury; Erick Fedde promoted

Stephen Strasburg will miss his next start on Saturday and head to the 10-day disabled list with an arm injury.

July 27, 2017

Dusty Baker defends keeping Anthony Rendon batting sixth

Anthony Rendon is having a breakout season and it has led some people to believe he should be batting higher in the lineup, particularly second. On Wednesday, Baker strongly defended his reasoning.

July 26, 2017

Muriel Bowser vows D.C. will be ready for 2018 All-Star Game

D.C, will be ready to host the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, the mayor promised.

July 26, 2017

NFL training camp storylines to watch besides the Redskins

Besides the Washington Redskins, what other stories are worth keeping an eye on as training camps are set to start? There are plenty.

July 26, 2017

Cleveland Indians hit a walk-off grand slam after blowing 7-0 lead

Cleveland Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion hit a game-winning grand slam Tuesday in the bottom of the 11th inning.

July 26, 2017

Lionel Messi gets star reception at FedEx Field

An ocean of cell phones waved and flashed in the air Tuesday night as one of the best players in the world stepped onto the grass of FedEx Field. Each person in attendance rose to get a glimpse, and soon the chants started. But this night, the crowd wasn't calling for Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan or even Tom Brady.

July 25, 2017

Nationals face a struggling Milwaukee Brewers in return home

The Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers will start a three-game series Tuesday, but the two teams also might be competing off the field for the same targets for July 31's trade deadline.

July 25, 2017

Wilson Ramos needed six staples after taking bat to the head

Former Washington Nationals and current Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after taking a bat to the head -- leading him to need six staples.

July 25, 2017

Nationals ‘prepared to pursue’ A’s pitcher Sonny Gray: Report

The Washington Nationals might make a trade for Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray, according to the MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

July 25, 2017

Stephen Strasburg’s sore arm part of injury wave

Nationals manager Dusty Baker envisioned his team becoming fully healthy shortly after the All-Star break. The opposite has happened.

July 24, 2017

David Bruton, former Redskins safety, announces retirement

David Bruton spent last season with the Washington Redskins. The 30-year-old safety announced his retirement Monday after eight seasons in the NFL.

July 24, 2017

Michael Phelps didn’t actually race a shark, and people are mad

Discovery Channel's much hyped "Phelps v. Shark -- the race is on!" turned out to be a huge dud, leaving people upset when they found out he wasn't racing a real shark.

July 24, 2017

Victor Robles, top Nationals prospect, promoted to Double-A Harrisburg

Top Washington Nationals prospect Victor Robles has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg, according to his agent.

July 24, 2017

John Wall, Wizards agree to four-year, $170 million ‘supermax’ extension

The Wizards and John Wall agreed to a four-year, $170 million "supermax" contract Friday, according to multiple reports.

July 21, 2017

Yu Darvish, Rangers pitcher, could be traded: Report

The Texas Rangers are exploring trading star pitcher Yu Darvish ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, according to Yahoo's Jeff Passan.

July 21, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation is just as good as the Nationals

This weekend's series will feature some of the best pitchers in baseball: Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray.

July 21, 2017

Twitter in disbelief over Kansas City Chiefs tie worn by O.J. Simpson parole board member

What better way to be on national TV for an O.J. Simpson parole hearing than to wear a Kansas City Chiefs tie?

July 20, 2017

Derrick Rose, Cleveland Cavaliers engaged in ‘serious discussions’ for deal

Derrick Rose and the Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing a one-year contract to bring the former MVP to Cleveland, ESPN reported on Thursday.

July 20, 2017