Todd Dybas

In Spin Williams, Nationals’ young pitchers find guidance before the big leagues

The Nationals have become an organization lauded for pitching depth which, in turn, means every pitcher that comes through the organization has some facet of interaction with Williams.

March 30, 2015

Martell Webster hopes to be the answer as Wizards search for ways to end skid

The Wizards, the feel-good story of the area early after a surprise playoff advancement last season and a hope-building start, are on an enduring backtrack. Only pervasive mediocrity is keeping them afloat.

March 26, 2015

Bradley Beal leaves game because of sprained right ankle

Going full speed late in the first quarter, Bradley Beal slipped, twisted his right ankle and went to the ground. The Wizards, sufferers of multiple layers of misery in the second half of the season, watched Beal limp off the court.

March 25, 2015

Jordan Zimmermann ‘felt good’ despite injury scare in Nationals’ win over Astros

In a camp filled with injuries to pitchers and hitters, the Washington Nationals' Zimmermann sprawled on the mound Monday was disconcerting.

March 16, 2015

Injuries, talent give Michael Taylor an opportunity to make impact with Nationals

Injuries to center fielder Denard Span and Jayson Werth have put Taylor into center field with a strong chance to be an Opening Day starter. He spent the last two days as the Nationals' leadoff hitter. He has every chance to have a strong role early on.

March 16, 2015

Redskins sign Jeron Johnson to two-year deal

Johnson, who served as Kam Chancellor's backup in Seattle, will compete for a starting job at strong safety and be a significant asset on special teams.

March 16, 2015

A.J. Cole strives for perfection on the mound

Long and self-critical answers followed Cole's first spring start for the Washington Nationals last Thursday. Cole had walked two, given up four hits and generally wobbled against the New York Mets. His dissatisfaction afterward was evident.

March 15, 2015

Virginia not concerned about being a No. 2 seed

That Virginia ended up a two seed startled some. Duke, which was the only team to beat Virginia in John Paul Jones Arena this season, remained a No. 1 seed despite also losing in the semifinals of the ACC Conference Tournament.

March 15, 2015

Max Scherzer uses Nationals’ game against Astros as tune-up for regular season

Scherzer worked his off-speed pitches in counts normally saved for the regular season. Like Jordan Zimmermann days earlier, Scherzer took advantage of playing a team the Nationals will not face during the season.

March 15, 2015

Gio Gonzalez says his arm feels “fantastic” after Saturday’s game against Miami

Gonzalez allowed four earned runs in 2 2/3 innings Saturday afternoon against the Marlins. Two of the runs resulted from three consecutive hits to start his outing. He settled off after that.

March 14, 2015

Drew Storen has surgery on non-throwing hand

Storen is expected to miss a few days of spring training, but be able to return for his regular work and be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Matt Williams.

March 13, 2015

Anthony Rendon has sprained MCL

The Nationals hoped Anthony Rendon would be ready to go Friday after bruising his knee on a dive in the field Monday. However, Rendon will miss more time because his bruise turned out to be a mild sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

March 13, 2015