Todd Dybas

Stephen Strasburg, Joe Maddon, Bryce Harper comment on Game 4

Why did Joe Maddon bring in Wade Davis? What was Michael A. Taylor thinking when he rounded the bases? What was happening in the bullpen? That and more.

October 12, 2017

Tanner Roark, Gio Gonzalez… Max Scherzer are options for Game 5?

The Nationals were non-committal Wednesday night about who will start Game 5 in Washington on Thursday night.

October 11, 2017

Stephen Strasburg, Michael A. Taylor power Nationals to a Game 5

An epic pitching performance was backed by an epic swing to force a deciding game in the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.

October 11, 2017

Stephen Strasburg makes start following bizarre 24 hours

Strasburg went to Nationals manager Dusty Baker Wednesday morning to say he was healthy enough to pitch. He's in after a curious period from Tuesday's postponement to Wednesday's first pitch.

October 11, 2017

Stephen Strasburg will not pitch Game 4 of NLDS

In a decision that surprised many, Nationals manager Dusty Baker said the team has decided to start Tanner Roark in Game 4 Wednesday instead of Stephen Strasburg.

October 10, 2017

Game 4 of the NLDS between Nationals and Cubs postponed

Rain forced the game to be moved to Wedneday.

October 10, 2017

Start of Game 4 of NLDS delayed

Weather is in the forecast for all of Tuesday night in Chicago.

October 10, 2017

Dusty Baker shuffles Nationals’ lineup ahead of Game 4

Outside of the eighth inning in Game 2, the Nationals' offense has been stagnant. Baker shuffled the order in an attempt to change that in Game 4.

October 10, 2017

Tanner Roark trying to keep Nationals’ season alive

Roark will take the mound Tuesday afternoon in Wrigley Field with the Nationals down 2-1 in the NLDS. He grew up a Cubs fan. In Game 4, he'll try to shut them down.

October 10, 2017

Max Scherzer’s removal and choices afterward has led to second-guessing of the moves

Monday night's 2-1 loss in the NLDS provided plenty of pitching decisions to discuss afterward. Here, Dusty Baker and others explain how they came about.

October 9, 2017

Nationals drop NLDS Game 3 to Cubs

The Nationals lost, 2-1, and trail the best-of-five National League Division Series in Chicago 2-1. They can be eliminated Tuesday or find a way to force a deciding game in Nationals Park on Thursday.

October 9, 2017

Wizards waive Daniel Ochefu, lose Sheldon Mac for season

The Washington Wizards made two roster changes Monday. One they decided on their own. The other was forced upon them by injury.

October 9, 2017

Cubs load left-handed bats vs. Scherzer, Nationals lineup sticks

Chicago manager Joe Maddon sent out his third lineup in as many games Monday to counter Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Washington kept the same lineup.

October 9, 2017

Trea Turner off to slow start in playoffs

The Nationals need their leadoff hitter to get going in the NLDS. He's yet to reach base.

October 9, 2017

Dusty Baker legacy shaped by Chicago years

A decade later, the legacy of Chicago still dogs Dusty Baker.

October 8, 2017

Max Scherzer confident to take mound in Game 3

Max Scherzer is set to pitch Monday's Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs, which starts at 4:08 p.m.

October 8, 2017

Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman homer late to tie NLDS

The runs finally came in the eighth inning. Washington heads to Chicago tied 1-1.

October 7, 2017

Nationals searching for difference between urgency and panic

Early Saturday afternoon, down 1-0 in the National League Division Series, Washington is trying to figure out how to remain relaxed, and get some hits.

October 7, 2017

Nationals lose crucial first game to open NLDS

Stephen Strasburg was dominant in Game 1. But, the Nationals picked up just two hits, made a rare error at third and find themselves once again in a troubling postseason spot.

October 6, 2017