Todd Dybas

Stephen Strasburg still not ready to pitch

The Washington Nationals revealed their rotation for the coming week. Strasburg still is not in it.

August 6, 2017

John Wall says he only wanted to be in Washington

Making sure John Wall was signed long-term was central to everything the Wizards want to do moving forward. Now, the franchise's future is locked into him, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter.

August 4, 2017

Brandon Kintzler activated by Nationals

The Nationals made a series of moves Wednesday that will bring their newest acquisition into the fold and buy time for others.

August 2, 2017

Yu Darvish to Dodgers, Kintzler to Nationals highlight trade deadline

Los Angeles shocked the league by pulling in Yu Darvish. The Nationals traded for more bullpen help that is effective against left-handed hitters.

July 31, 2017

John Wall’s contract a maximum commitment from Wizards

Washington has made massive commitments to John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter. Their contracts are a $400-million-plus bet from owner Ted Leonsis that they will bring the Wizards a title.

July 22, 2017

Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson sent to desperate Nationals

Everyone knew Washington needed bullpen help. Sunday afternoon, it received two relievers from the Oakland A's in exchange for two prospects and Blake Treinen.

July 16, 2017

Max Scherzer, Nationals ready for charge toward finish line

The Nationals begin play after the All-Star break with a large lead and wariness about health. The rest of the league has begun making moves.

July 13, 2017

Otto Porter has his maximum contract offer matched by Wizards

The team announced the decision Thursday afternoon. They will move into next season with the starting five intact. Porter gets to remain in Washington, which has become a second home.

July 13, 2017

Nationals now on the clock for 2018 All-Star Game

Their players and staff received a hard look in Miami at what the event is like.

July 12, 2017

Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer have strong nights at All-Star Game

Solid nights at the plate, on the mound and fun in the dugout made the 88th All-Star Game a pleasant experience for Washington's five All-Stars.

July 12, 2017

Kenley Jansen, Greg Holland and what could have been in Washington

The two closers were free agents last offseason. Seeing them at the All-Star Game is another reminder of Washington's floundering bullpen.

July 11, 2017

Ryan Zimmerman back and basking in the All-Star Game

Zimmerman has not been to the All-Star Game since 2009. He's back this season following a career-best offensive display before the break.

July 11, 2017

Mike Scott gets prove-it chance with Wizards after ‘bad year’ with Hawks

Joining Washington gives Scott a prove-it chance. He wants to show that last season was a fluke, that he belongs in the NBA and that his off-the-court issues are behind him.

July 10, 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

Bryce Harper ready to soak in All-Star Game

Monday brings meetings with the media, the Home Run Derby and precedes Tuesday's spectacle in Miami that will have five Washington Nationals players.

July 10, 2017

Otto Porter’s maximum contract offer matched by Wizards

Washington has matched the maximum offer sheet Porter signed with Brooklyn. The move is a result of his skill, Washington's failed pursuit of Kevin Durant and two other issues.

July 9, 2017

If anyone knows how the Nationals handle managerial contracts, it’s Jim Riggleman

Riggleman was back in Nationals Park this weekend, six years to the day of his resignation as manager of the Nationals. He knows their current manager, Dusty Baker, is in search of a new contract, like he was.

June 25, 2017

Wizards silent in NBA draft as Maryland native Markelle Fultz taken with No. 1 pick

The Wizards didn't have a pick in Thursday's night draft. But, the DMV still had representation.

June 22, 2017

Wizards acquire point guard Tim Frazier for 52nd overall pick

Washington made a move Wednesday night to try and help solve its eternal search for a backup point guard to John Wall.

June 21, 2017

Ernie Grunfeld on John Wall, the luxury tax and the Eastern Conference

In a rare group media availability, Ernie Grunfled talked about the season that was, considerations of an extension for John Wall and the landscape in the Eastern Conference.

June 21, 2017