Todd Dybas

Stephen Strasburg nearing return from disabled list after latest rehab appearance

Strasburg pitched 5 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Monday night, striking out 11 batters, and could rejoin the Nationals' rotation this weekend after missing a month with a strained left oblique.

August 4, 2015

On Baseball: Nationals suddenly have a fight on their hands

The three-game sweep at the hands of the Mets proved that the Nationals, despite their certainty, are nowhere near challenging for the World Series and will likely have to scrap just to get into the playoffs.

August 3, 2015

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah cruises to win in Haskell Invitational

Competing for the first time since becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years in June, American Pharoah cruised to a victory in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park Racetrack on Sunday.

August 2, 2015

Jason Hatcher looks forward after saying defense had ‘wrong approach’ last season

Hatcher said things will be better this season for the Redskins, whose defense ranked statistically among the worst teams in the league last year.

August 2, 2015

DeAngelo Hall ready to return after two tears, two surgeries on left Achilles tendon

Hall reclaimed his role as a starting cornerback when the Redskins opened training camp on Thursday, filling in alongside Chris Culliver for team drills and participating in every facet of practice.

July 30, 2015

Jamison Crowder: ‘I really can’t say anything about’ domestic violence allegations

Crowder took part in all activities on the first day of the Redskins' training camp, with the league still investigating the photos that were uploaded to the rookie's Instagram account in early June.

July 30, 2015

Robert Griffin III carries optimism into training camp

Griffin's first chat with the media covered the usual ground: When he decides to run, was said about him, what went right in 2012 and what has gone wrong since, and just what is going on inside of his head.

July 30, 2015

Jay Gruden focused on future, not last year, as Redskins prepare to open camp

Gruden quickly cast off last year's 4-12 record, noting that the Redskins' "standards are a lot higher" as they begin their second season under the coach and their third training camp in Richmond on Thursday.

July 29, 2015

Nationals acquire closer Jonathan Papelbon in trade with Phillies

Papelbon, 34, is 17-for-17 in save chances this season and, with 123 saves, owns the Phillies' career record. The Nationals will ship out Double-A right-hander Nick Pivetta and demote Drew Storen to a set-up role.

July 28, 2015

Jayson Werth, Ryan Zimmerman activated by Washington Nationals from disabled list

Werth and Zimmerman were activated from the disabled list on Tuesday night after lengthy stints and will be in the lineup for the Nationals' game against the Marlins.

July 28, 2015

Anthony Rendon reinstated by Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals reinstated infielder Rendon on Saturday from the 15-day disabled list. He is slated to hit second and play second base Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

July 25, 2015

Yunel Escobar leaves Nationals’ game against Mets in second inning with injury

Escobar left the game in the second inning after he tried to stop his swing on a 1-1 pitch from Mets starter Noah Syndergaard, then flung his bat to the ground in pain.

July 22, 2015

Highlight-reel catch a sign of Michael A. Taylor’s growing comfort in rookie season

Taylor snagged a fly ball at the warning track in the Nationals' victory on Monday, and his ability to make such a catch reflected his growth in a season in which he was supposed to be playing in the minors.

July 21, 2015

Injured Nationals players continue rehab with assignments, programs

Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth resumed minor-league assignments and Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg worked out at Nationals Park as part of a group of players trying to work their way back from injury.

July 20, 2015

Zack Greinke, Max Scherzer among those ushering in another ‘Year of the Pitcher’

Greinke has thrown 43 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, the fourth-longest streak since 1961. Scherzer threw a no-hitter in June and nearly had another. They're among a group of pitchers dominating the National League.

July 20, 2015

Zack Greinke punctuates Dodgers’ dominance of Nationals in victory

Greinke struck out 11 batters in eight shutout innings, echoing the performance of his teammate a day earlier when Clayton Kershaw struck out 14 batters in the Dodgers' consecutive victories over the Nationals.

July 19, 2015

Failed lights at Nationals Park lead to suspended game

Fans hoping for an electric start to the series between the Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers were left in the dark Friday night.

July 17, 2015

Matt Williams explains why Max Scherzer was pushed back

The schedule points out the issue: In its current construction, the Nationals' rotation is set in a way that Max Scherzer will twice miss pitching against the second-place Mets.

July 17, 2015

Nationals place David Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list

Nationals reliever David Carpenter was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 12, because of right shoulder inflammation. Carpenter warmed up last Saturday in Baltimore before feeling something was wrong and being sat down.

July 17, 2015

Nationals’ first-half problems could be precursors to second-half surge

The Nationals have spent the majority of the first half of the season beset by injuries, but should be healthy enough in the second half to make a run at capturing the National League East title.

July 16, 2015