Matthew Paras

Bryce Harper honors late Jose Fernandez with cleats during All-Star Game

Nationals star Bryce Harper had custom cleats that honored the late Jose Fernandez during Tuesday's All-Star Game in Miami.

July 12, 2017

Washington Redskins worth $2.95 billion, 11th most valuable franchise, says Forbes

Forbes released its annual 50 most valuable sports teams list Wednesday and the Redskins came in at No. 11.

July 12, 2017

Wayne Simpson signed by Capitals to two-way contract

The Washington Capitals signed right winger Wayne Simpson Tuesday to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced.

July 11, 2017

Bryce Harper is open to a format change to the All-Star Game

Bryrce Harper think i"it'd be great" if there were a fantasy draft for the All-Star Game.

July 11, 2017

Chris Christie gets blasted by caller on sports talk show, calls caller communist

Mike from Montclair has a problem with New Jersey governor Chris Christie's private use of a beach and blasted him while Christie was guest-hosting a sports radio talkshow in New York.

July 11, 2017

MLB All-Star Game: What time is it and what channel it’s on

How and when to watch Tuesday's All-Star Game in Miami.

July 11, 2017

Max Scherzer’s adjustments have him atop the National League and hitters flummoxed

Scherzer is starting Tuesday's All-Star Game in Miami, becoming the fifth pitcher to have done so in both the American and National Leagues.

July 10, 2017

Max Scherzer to start the All-Star Game for National League, lineups revealed

Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer will be the starter on the mound for the National League for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Miami, manager Joe Maddon announced.

July 10, 2017

Home Run Derby: What time it starts and what channel it’s on

Here's when and how to watch Monday's Home Run Derby.

July 10, 2017

Bryce Harper to wear awesome ‘Miami Bryce’ cleats for All-Star Game

Check out the shoes Bryce Harper is wearing for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Miami.

July 10, 2017

Nationals have tough decision to make once team gets healthy post All-Star break

Washington, in particular, will have to be selective of how they go about filling the roster for the outfield and bullpen.

July 9, 2017

Daniel Murphy powers Nationals over Braves, 5-4, in 10th

Daniel Murphy had an RBI single to give the Nationals their seventh walk-off of the season and a 5-4 win over the Braves in the 10th inning. With the win, the Nationals' lead in the NL East is now eight-and-a-half games.

July 7, 2017

Michael Taylor sent to the DL with mild right oblique strain; Chris Heisey activated

Nationals center fielder Michael A. Taylor is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a mild right oblique strain, and outfielder Chris Heisey will be activated from the DL to replace him.

July 7, 2017

Nationals, fans frustrated with the three-hour nearly no-rain, rain delay

Thursday's Nationals-Braves game had a delay of three hours and five minutes because of an impending rain storm. Only one problem: It barely rained.

July 7, 2017

Anthony Rendon fails to get enough fan votes for final All-Star spot

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon failed Thursday to have enough fan votes to earn the last roster spot on the National League All-Star team.

July 6, 2017

Wizards have breathing room in East after stars head west

The Washington Wizards could benefit after stars like Paul George and Jimmy Butler were traded to the Western Conference. The question remaining: can that growth lead to playoff success?

July 6, 2017

Capitals, Philipp Grubauer agree to one-year contract

Goaltender Philipp Grubauer will continue to be Braden Holtby's backup, re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

July 6, 2017

Freddie Freeman, Braves face Nationals as All-Star break looms

The Nationals have just one four-game series left before the All-Star break, which begins Thursday against the Atlanta Braves.

July 6, 2017

Trea Turner’s three-man backup committee working so far

Trea Turner has a fractured wrist, but a trio of Stephen Drew, Wilmer Difo and Adrian Sanchez has filled the void -- and more importantly, given the Nationals flexibility.

July 5, 2017

Capitals will rely on youth to fill defensive holes

Nate Schmidt, Karl Alzner and Kevin Shattenkrik are all on different teams for next season after making significant contributions to the Capitals' defense. How will the Caps fill those holes?

July 5, 2017