Todd Dybas

Wilson Ramos, Stephen Strasburg injuries left holes, prompt questions

The Nationals made a highly-visible commitment to doctors, trainers and conditioning before this season to in hopes of keeping their stars on the field. It wasn't enough.

October 17, 2016

Vernon Davis’ excessive celebration penalty on touchdown costly, confusing

Referees watched Davis take the imaginary free throw attempt and threw a flag. The Redskins' veteran tight end was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for excessive celebration. He was surprised.

October 16, 2016

Matt Jones, Redskins plow Eagles under with 230 yards on ground

The Redskins finished with a season-high 230 rushing yards, their largest total since gaining 274 yards in Week 17 of 2012.

October 16, 2016

Kirk Cousins, Redskins notch 4th consecutive win

The Redskins' 27-20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles was not perfect. They allowed a special teams touchdown. Cousins threw an interception that was returned for another touchdown. But, there is an enormous four in their win column now.

October 16, 2016

Another Nationals postseason ends with familiar pain

Again, they are out in the first round of the playoffs. This time a one-run loss in a wild Game 5 at home closes the season, leaving the Nationals in a position they have been in before.

October 14, 2016

Stephen Strasburg will not be available for the NLCS, if Nationals make it

Nationals manager Dusty Baker said it would be a "miracle" if Strasburg could pitch against the Chicago Cubs, should the Nationals advance from the NLDS.

October 13, 2016

Rich Hill to start Game 5 for Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers choose the veteran who started, and lost, Game 2 instead of rookie Julio Urias. The Nationals will counter with ace Max Scherzer.

October 13, 2016

Nationals look to erase memories of past playoff failures

Thursday, with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deciding game of the National League Division Series, Washington can leave the first round for the first time since baseball was rebooted in the District in 2005, kicking away the reputation for nice seasons and October failures veterans on the team know tug at their legacies.

October 12, 2016

Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers take gritty 6-5 Game 4 over Nats

The Dodgers push with every inch to force the Washington Nationals into a winner-take-all Game 5 of the National League Division Series with a heart-pumping 6-5 win.

October 11, 2016

Jayson Werth says strange things, does big things

Tuesday morning, Nationals manager Dusty Baker mentioned that Werth can say some strange things. Among the strangest, in Baker's opinion, is one of Werth's preferences.

October 11, 2016

It’s Clayton Kershaw vs. Joe Ross in Game 4

The Nationals will try to advance to the NLCS behind Ross, who has not pitched since Sept. 29. The Dodgers will lean on their three-time Cy Young winner.

October 11, 2016

Stephen Strasburg throws second bullpen session, feels a ‘little discomfort’ toward end

Nationals manager Dusty Baker said Strasburg stopped just short of his target pitch count. Baker emphasized that they did not view the stoppage as a significant issue.

October 11, 2016

Dusty Baker, Nationals up 2-1 on Dodgers

Nationals' 8-3 win against the Dodgers Monday night has Washington one win away from moving on in the playoffs for the first time since baseball returned to the District in 2005.

October 10, 2016

Trea Turner trying to stay up to speed in NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said keeping Washington Nationals leadoff man Trea Turner off the bases in the National League Division Series was crucial.

October 10, 2016

Dusty Baker says he has not yet considered a change at shortstop

Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers starting a right-handed pitcher in Game 3, Baker is sticking with struggling Danny Espinosa.

October 10, 2016

Bryce Harper back to cleanup for Game 3 of NLDS

Dusty Baker moved back to his usual lineup on Monday. Harper is hitting fourth, Jayson Werth second and Jose Lobaton will again do that catching in Game 3.

October 10, 2016

Gio Gonzalez says ‘It’s October … Turn it on’

With his fourth career postseason start Monday, the Nationals are relying on Gio Gonzalez to put Washington back in control of the best-of-five after his teammates rallied 5-2 Sunday to square the series at 1-1.

October 9, 2016

Game 2 of the NLDS between Nationals and Dodgers postponed

Because of ongoing rain in the area, Major League Baseball chose to postpone Game 2 until Sunday afternoon.

October 8, 2016

Dusty Baker sticks with Danny Espinosa in Game 2

A rough Game 1 at the plate for shortstop Danny Espinosa, following a elongated slump following the All-Star break, was not enough to remove him from the Game 2 lineup. As much as he struggles at the plate, Espinosa's defense remains crucial.

October 8, 2016

Losing Game 1 puts Nationals in a troubling position right away

Daniel Murphy and Max Scherzer blame themselves for the series-opening defeat. Wherever the blame resides, the chief concern is avoiding an 0-2 deficit on Saturday.

October 7, 2016