Todd Dybas

Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather more subdued as fight approaches

The combatants in the Aug. 26 boxing match didn't spend time disparaging each other on separate conference calls this week. That was a change in tenor from their prior media stops.

August 17, 2017

Tanner Roark allows two home runs in Wednesday’s loss

The Nationals' large division lead has them working toward better health and the end of the season.

August 16, 2017

Are Nationals’ No. 2 hitters seeing more fastballs?

This is a premise that influences manager Dusty Baker's lineup construction when trying to figure out the best order amid all of Washington's injuries.

August 15, 2017

Wizards start season with two home games

Here's an oddity for the Washington Wizards this coming season: They will play their first two games at home.

August 15, 2017

Unlike in 2015, Nationals surviving injury bug this season

There was only one question in between games Sunday that was pertinent to the first game of a split day-night doubleheader. Outfielder Brian Goodwin was removed before the top of the ninth inning. Michael A. Taylor, who had been on the disabled list for a month, replaced Goodwin. Nationals manager Dusty Baker was asked why.

August 15, 2017

Wizards play two home games to start season for first time in 39 years

The Wizards new regular season schedule is out. It's more spread out than in the past and includes an opening night in the District for a change.

August 14, 2017

Nationals keep cruising despite injuries

According to one metric, the quality of injured players lost this season in Washington is higher than it was in 2015. Yet, the Nationals are dominating their division and en route to the playoffs.

August 14, 2017

Bryce Harper says he will be back this season

The Nationals' star right fielder was relieved to find out he only has a bone bruise following Saturday night's ugly fall at first base. His timeline for a return is unclear, though he vows to be back this season.

August 13, 2017

Bryce Harper has ‘significant’ bone bruise

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was relieved to hear that Harper does not have ligament damage.

August 13, 2017

Bryce Harper leaves game with knee injury

The Nationals' star and a leading MVP candidate was injured Saturday night when running hard down the first base line.

August 12, 2017

Sean Doolittle is going to stick with the heater

In a final showdown Thursday night against Dee Gordon, the Nationals new closer stuck with his fastball. Thanks to a well-positioned outfielder and diving catch, it worked.

August 11, 2017

Nationals bullpen fix rests with three different, and unlikely, relievers

Brandon Kintzler, Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle all had strange paths to Washington. Now, they are responsible for handling the problem that was the Nationals bullpen from here through October.

August 10, 2017

Wizards will open at home and play on Christmas Day

The NBA schedule makers have provided the Wizards with the rare home opener. They will also be in the spotlight Christmas Day.

August 10, 2017

Trea Turner making progress in field, still waiting to swing

The Nationals' leadoff hitter has not played since fracturing his wrist June 30. He hopes to be back with as much time remaining in the regular season as possible.

August 10, 2017

Ryan Zimmerman sets another franchise record

The longest-tenured Nationals player broke another franchise record Wednesday night with a home run. His other offensive work prompted a second curtain call.

August 9, 2017

Verizon Center now Capital One Arena in D.C.

New signs, shorter lines and a better overall experience — that's what the name change at the Verizon Center turned Capital One Arena will mean for fans, Ted Leonsis promised Wednesday.

August 9, 2017

Stephen Strasburg close to starting rehab assignment

The Nationals' right-hander took another positive step Wednesday when he threw a simulated game. Washington is hoping to slowly regain multiple injured players.

August 9, 2017

Adam Lind has given Nationals bench a swing in production

Washington wanted better results from its left-handed hitting option off the bench. Signing Adam Lind just before spring training began has provided it.

August 8, 2017