Todd Dybas

Scott Brooks remains far from settled on a rotation

The Wizards' coach is searching and searching for a defined combination of bench players. He is yet to find it.

November 18, 2016

Daniel Murphy, Nationals’ slugger, second in NL MVP voting

Nationals slugger Daniel Murphy finished second in National League MVP voting announced Thursday night. Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant won the award handily. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was third.

November 17, 2016

Max Scherzer was clear choice for Cy Young Award for this writer

After running through each of those categories and mapping out each pitcher's position in them, it was clear to me that Scherzer should be the recipient of the Cy Young Award.

November 16, 2016

Max Scherzer wins National League Cy Young

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer named winner of the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.

November 16, 2016

Bradley Beal out again, will sit against Philadelphia

The Wizards' shooting guard last played Nov. 9 against the Boston Celtics. He left the game after playing 11 minutes. He has not been back into a game since.

November 16, 2016

Dusty Baker, Nationals manager, finishes third in NL Manager of the Year voting

Tuesday, Baker finished third in National League Manager of the Year voting. Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers finished first after taking a Dodgers club that was eight games out of first place in the middle of the season to a National League West division title. Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs was second.

November 15, 2016

Scott Brooks: John Wall close to playing back-to-backs

Wizards coach Scott Brooks said Tuesday John Wall could play both back-to-back games the Wizards have in front of them this week.

November 15, 2016

Corey Seager tops Trea Turner for National League Rookie of Year honor

It was a rare instance in 2016, but Washington Nationals center field Trea Turner had little chance Monday night.

November 14, 2016

Trea Turner second in Rookie of the Year voting

Nationals are the first team in 10 years to have finalists in all four major postseason awards: Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP.

November 14, 2016

Jay Gruden has injury updates on Kory Lichtensteiger, Josh Doctson

Jay Gruden said Monday that center Kory Lichtensteiger (calf) is close to returning from the reserve/injured list.

November 14, 2016

Trent Murphy, Redskins linebacking corps step up

Trent Murphy started the season as a question mark in the Redskins linebacking corps. Halfway into the season, he looks like the answer.

November 14, 2016

Redskins reserves step up for missing starters in victory over Vikings

Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is suspended for four games. Into the game went Ty Nsekhe. Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson is hurt. Maurice Harris hit the field. Starting running back Matt Jones was a healthy scratch Sunday. Robert Kelley received a chance to start. Each influenced the game.

November 13, 2016

Jay Gruden, Redskins live on edge, hang on 26-20 over Vikings

Jay Gruden's team lives on the edge: For the seventh time this season, the Redskins' postgame mood was determined by seven points or fewer.

November 13, 2016

Matt Jones, DeSean Jackson inactive for Redskins

The Washington Redskins return to the field for the first time in two weeks without Jackson and Jones, the latter of which is a healthy scratch.

November 13, 2016

Bradley Beal still not sure if he will play Friday night

The Wizards' young shooting guard is dealing with hamstring tightness. The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers visit Washington on Friday night.

November 11, 2016

LeBron, Cavs present challenge for struggling Wizards

The Wizards on Friday face a 31-year-old LeBron James who is as good as ever, leading a team just about everyone expects to see in an NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State.

November 10, 2016

John Wall ejected again, could face suspension

The game was well in hand when Wall rushed over to Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and hit him around the neck and head in the fourth quarter Wednesday night.

November 9, 2016

Bradley Beal injures hamstring, will have MRI evaluation

The Wizards' shooting guard and highest-paid player left Wednesday's game in the third quarter and did not return. Though, he is hopeful to play this weekend.

November 9, 2016

Simone Biles expects to pursue gymnastics history in 2020 Olympics

A 30-minute ride is enough to put Simone Biles to sleep, because following a roundup of gold medals in the Olympics is a flurry of demands.

November 9, 2016

Scott Brooks and the 1-5 Wizards seek solution to defensive lapses

"Nobody is happy," Bradley Beal said after the Wizards' latest loss Monday. "Everyone's emotions are a little high. Everybody is mad. We are 1-5. We did not expect it to be like this. We just have to figure it out."

November 8, 2016