Matthew Paras

Nationals cancel Winterfest 2021 due to pandemic

The Washington Nationals canceled Winterfest 2021, the team's annual offseason convention, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the team announced Thursday.

August 6, 2020

Max Scherzer’s hamstring injury spoils Juan Soto’s return in Nationals loss to Mets

Soto's season debut -- flair and all -- wasn't enough as Washington lost 3-1 to the New York Mets. The problem? Ace Max Scherzer was pulled after just one inning with a tweaked right hamstring. Speaking to reporters after the game, Scherzer called it a "minor injury." But the Nationals couldn't overcome it -- and a dominant performance from Mets starter Rick Porcello.

August 5, 2020

Playoff hopes all but gone, Wizards seeing needed development

Washington's time at Walt Disney World isn't over, but the team has seen encouraging growth in a few players, notably center Thomas Bryant and guard Troy Brown Jr. The three games have also given coach Scott Brooks a chance to experiment, and he plans to do it further in the games to come.

August 5, 2020

Max Scherzer leaves Nationals game after just one inning

The Washington Nationals pulled starter Max Scherzer from the mound after just one inning in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets, replacing the 36-year-old ace with Erick Fedde. The team has not said if Scherzer has an injury, but there were troubling signs for Scherzer during his inning.

August 5, 2020

Juan Soto to make season debut against New York Mets

Juan Soto is back. The Nationals slugger will make his season debut Wednesday, playing left field and bat fourth against the New York Mets, manager Dave Martinez said.

August 5, 2020

Brandon Scherff aiming to take better care of body after injury history

Coming off season-ending injuries to his shoulder and elbow, Brandon Scherff said he wants to do a better job of taking care of his body. Scherff hasn't played a full 16-game slate since 2016 and has landed on injured reserve for the past two seasons. He played in 11 games last year and appeared in just eight in 2018.

August 5, 2020

Dwayne Haskins not ‘far behind’ Alex Smith in playbook knowledge

Learning the full playbook takes time and as Washington began its first day of full team walkthroughs Wednesday for training camp, some quarterbacks are further ahead than others.

August 4, 2020

Washington’s secondary among many question marks facing team

Washington overhauled the cornerback portion of its roster this offseason in a series of steps, starting with the release of Josh Norman, saving the team $12.5 million.

August 3, 2020

Jordan Reed to join San Francisco 49ers

Former Washington tight end Jordan Reed agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal, according to a new report.

August 3, 2020

Ravens ‘looking at’ Jordan Reed: report

Released from Washington in February, tight end Jordan Reed has yet to sign with a new team. But according to an NFL insider, the 30-year-old is a possible option for a Super Bowl contender.

August 3, 2020

Dontrelle Inman to sign with Washington

The Washington Football Team is expected to sign wide receiver Dontrelle Inman, adding a veteran to the position.

August 3, 2020

Nationals becoming healthier as Stephen Strasburg throws bullpen

Stephen Strasburg threw 31 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, a positive sign for the ace who has missed his first two starts because of a hand injury. Martinez said Strasburg will throw again Wednesday, barring no setbacks.

August 2, 2020

Bryce Love the forgotten man in Washington’s crowded running back competition

After missing his entire season while recovering from an ACL injury he sustained in college, Bryce Love is now healthy. The 23-year-old passed his physical last week, giving Washington another intriguing option in a crowded competition. At Stanford, Love was one of the nation's best runners -- finishing as a Heisman runner up in 2017, a year in which he ran for 2,118 yards on 263 carries.

August 2, 2020

Jazz, Pelicans kneel during national anthem before NBA restart

Coaches and players from the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans took a knee during the national anthem Thursday before tip-off of the first game of the NBA's restart inside Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

July 30, 2020

Ken Zampese brings a sense of urgency to Washington’s quarterback room

Washington is now on the clock with two young quarterbacks of its own: incumbent Dwayne Haskins and Kyle Allen. Rivera has said Washington will have a "pure competition" to determine its starter. Quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese will play an instrumental part in the process, relaying information to the signal-callers and testing them to make sure they grasp it.

July 30, 2020

Rui Hachimura stands to gain for Wizards in NBA’s restart

Sure, the Wizards are missing Bradley Beal, John Wall and Davis Bertans for the NBA's restart near Orlando. But Washington has long stressed that this year is about developing their youth first and foremost. With that in mind, here's a look at three players who could stand to gain the most over the next eight games.

July 30, 2020

Logan Thomas, Washington tight end, placed on NFL’s COVID-19 list

The Washington Football Team placed tight end Logan Thomas on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, making him the first player from the club with that designation. Being placed on the list means Thomas, 29, either has coronavirus or was exposed to someone who has it.

July 29, 2020

LeBron James takes center stage in NBA’s return

When the NBA restarts Thursday, the game will look familiar but there will be glaring differences -- for those who haven't tuned into the exhibition games. For one, no fans will be in attendance. Players are now socially distanced seating apart while on the bench. And the court will also feature "Black Lives Matter" painted on to the court, across from the center stripe.

July 29, 2020

Ron Rivera ‘concerned’ for health during coronavirus pandemic

Washington's roster has questions. But those feel small compared to whether the season will actually take place.

July 29, 2020

Irene Pollin, former Wizards co-owner, dies at 96

Irene Pollin, the former co-owner of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, died Tuesday at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, according to WTOP. She was 96.

July 29, 2020