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Todd Dybas

tdybas@washingtontimes.com

Todd Dybas was a sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Seattle Mariners Guillermo Heredia (5) runs to first base on fielder's choice during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Thursday, May 25, 2017. The Mariners won 4-2. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Bullpen woes continue, Mariners top Nationals 4-2

With few good options, Dusty Baker decided to pull Gio Gonzalez in favor of Jacob Turner. That move backfired when Seattle's Nelson Cruz launched a centrally-located slider beyond the fence. Nationals lose.

May 25, 2017
Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal, left, and John Wall celebrate after Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Bradley Beal still haunted by May 15

In three of the last four seasons, the Wizards have been eliminated from the playoffs on the same date. What can Wall and Beal do this summer to get them beyond the dreaded day?

May 22, 2017
Wizards coach Scott Brooks, left, needs to find bench help for John Wall and Bradley Beal. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Wizards bench unit needs to be fixed

Washington's bench group has multiple players locked in to return next season. The team is also out of salary cap space and without a first-round draft pick.

May 21, 2017
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Wizards drop Game 7 on Celtics’ second-half blitz

It's over now, the season that had a plethora of positives, that lasted until the seventh game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Washington's 115-105 loss Monday night in TD Garden left it with a raised knee but not a completed next step.

May 15, 2017
Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates as he stands on the scorer's table after Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. Wall sank the game-winning 3-point shot. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall’s late 3-pointer forces Game 7

Washington survived Game 6 on Friday night because of a late rally capped by Wall's shot. The Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Wizards and Celtics will finally be settled Monday.

May 13, 2017
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks during the second quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Wall, Wizards face elimination Friday

Three times in the last four seasons, Washington has given the Eastern Conference's top seed a push. Twice, those series ended in the sixth game inside Verizon Center.

May 11, 2017
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the second quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics dominate Wizards, 123-101 in Boston Game 5

Boston's 123-101 blasting of the Wizards on Wednesday night in TD Garden gave it an undefeated home record the last three seasons against Washington. It also provided a 3-2 lead in the teams' best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals series.

May 10, 2017