Todd Dybas

John Wall, Bradley Beal help Wizards get back on track

Washington has not won this many games since 1979. It still has work to do.

April 4, 2017

Trea Turner set to star as Nationals shortstop and leadoff hitter

Turner stepped into his magnified role of starting shortstop and leadoff hitter on Monday, taking his first steps in what will be a scrutinized season.

April 4, 2017

Patrick Ewing hired to be new Georgetown coach

The NBA great and Hall of Famer agreed Monday to a multi-year deal to become the new coach at his alma mater, Georgetown University.

April 3, 2017

Nationals take opener over Marlins, 4-2

Adam Lind's first homer in a Washington uniform, combined with Bryce Harper's fifth career four-bagger on Opening Day fueled a come-from-behind 4-2 win Monday for the Nationals over the Miami Marlins.

April 3, 2017

Anthony Rendon out of Opening Day lineup

Nationals manager Dusty Baker opted to give Rendon the day off -- at least to start -- because of Rendon's bruised calf.

April 3, 2017

Stephen Strasburg’s Opening Day start further entrenches him in Washington baseball

The former top pick will be on the mound Monday as a bearded 28-year-old. He's under contract until 2023, making him one of the longest-tenured players in District baseball.

April 2, 2017

Joe Ross sent to Triple-A Syracuse (for now)

Ross was sent down since Washington does not need a fifth starter until the middle of April. The move also gives Dusty Baker an extra position player on the bench.

April 2, 2017

Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and the Nationals’ window

Optimism and high expectations for the Nationals have become as much a part of the rites of spring in Washington as cherry blossoms. But there will be something else in the air when the Nationals begin play Monday.

March 30, 2017

Blake Treinen will close for the Nationals

After an extended debate, the Nationals settled on their reliever with the power sinker.

March 30, 2017

Melo Trimble declares for NBA draft, leaves Maryland

Trimble's departure after his junior season is not a surprise. He leaves after scoring more than 1,600 points.

March 29, 2017

Nationals inch toward final 25

Veteran Vance Worley was released by the team Wednesday morning, leaving three people for one spot on the opening 25-man roster, which is close to complete.

March 29, 2017

Nationals still undecided on who their closer will be

Washington manager Dusty Baker has tired of being asked who will close this season for the Nationals.

March 28, 2017

Clint Robinson a late cut at Nationals camp

Placing Robinson on waivers clears Adam Lind's spot on the roster and leaves Washington with presumably one bench decision to go.

March 28, 2017

Trump won’t throw out first pitch at Nationals’ opener Monday

President Trump has declined the Washington Nationals' invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Monday at the team's season-opener.

March 28, 2017

Max Scherzer pitches five scoreless innings

Max Scherzer's second spring training outing lasted five scoreless innings and reconfirmed his finger is healed.

March 27, 2017

John Wall determined to play every game

John Wall is determined to play in almost any situation.

March 27, 2017

Washington Wizards clinch playoff spot

The 129-108 drubbing of the Brooklyn Nets helped the Wizards grab their third postseason appearance in the last four seasons.

March 24, 2017

John Thompson III out at Georgetown

In determining whether to part ways with Thompson III, Georgetown had the challenge of choosing between legacy and recent failure.

March 23, 2017

John Wall scores 22 points in second half of Wizards win

An ugly evening against Atlanta resulted in a win, and a few defensive lessons the Wizards can pocket down the stretch.

March 22, 2017

Big-name receivers enter NFC East in offseason

While the Redskins were dealing with the drama around Kirk Cousins and Scot McCloughan, the rest of the division was making moves.

March 22, 2017