Todd Dybas

Bryce Harper hitting second in Game 1 of NLDS

The Nationals lineup mirrors what they were doing at the end of the season when Harper returned.

October 6, 2017

Nationals announce 25-man NLDS roster

There were surprises at the back end of the outfield and pitching staff.

October 6, 2017

Nationals look to Cubs in Playoffs with eye on past failures

You won't hear it from anyone on this roster, but when Stephen Strasburg and the rest of the Nationals take the field Friday night for the first of a best-of-five playoff series, they won't just be taking on the world champion Chicago Cubs.

October 5, 2017

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals have been waiting for this chance

Finally, in year eight, the Nationals have a healthy weapon to deploy in the postseason.

October 5, 2017

Jayson Werth knows his end in Washington is near

The Nationals' right fielder is in the closing days of the seven-year deal that stunned baseball in 2010. He knows this postseason will help define his time and that contact.

October 4, 2017

Max Scherzer’s status remains unclear

Scherzer was expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. He did not, but the Nationals reiterated that he will be pitching in the NLDS.

October 4, 2017

Markieff Morris found not guilty in aggravated assault trial

Morris' exoneration Tuesday should clear any concern about a possible suspension.

October 3, 2017

Sean Doolittle had a productive off day

Washington closer Sean Doolittle took a quick break from baseball Monday during the Nationals off day to elope. Really.

October 3, 2017

Max Scherzer: ‘I’m pitching in the NLDS’

The 2016 National League Cy Young Award winner left no doubt that he is pitching in the first round of the playoffs. It's just a matter of when.

October 3, 2017

Dusty Baker says he and Nationals will talk about contract in offseason

Baker is in the final season of his two-year deal in Washington. He heads into the postseason with his future unclear.

October 3, 2017

Mahinmi and Gortat try to survive in shifting NBA

The Wizards have a heavy investment in two true centers at a time when the league is moving away from such players.

October 2, 2017

Victor Robles has a shot at the Nationals’ postseason roster

The rookie has shown dynamic athletic ability and an embrace of the stage. Will that make him part of the playoff squad?

October 2, 2017

Max Scherzer says hamstring issue is a ‘minor tweak’

When Scherzer left Saturday night's game early, here-we-go-again thoughts ran through the Nationals organization. But, Scherzer said he would have stayed in a playoff game.

October 1, 2017

Cubs, Nationals take a break before push to Game 1 begins

Thursday was a break for the stars of the upcoming NLDS. When the Cubs and Nationals open their series Oct. 6, they will be evenly matched.

September 28, 2017

Nationals and Cubs set for National League Division Series

The Chicago Cubs won the Central Division on Wednesday night, setting up an opening-round matchup with the Nationals.

September 27, 2017

John Wall and Bradley Beal taking next steps in their relationship

The two have been together since Beal was selected third overall in 2012. By today's NBA standards, that length of relationship is just short of forever.

September 27, 2017

Kara Lawson tabbed as primary analyst for Wizards games

Kara Lawson will replace Phil Chenier as the primary analyst for CSN Mid-Atlantic's Washington Wizards coverage, the network announced Wednesday.

September 27, 2017

Tim Frazier, Wall’s backup, key to Wizards’ season

Tim Frazier is John Wall's backup this season -- which means he could well be the key to whether the Wizards will be able to hang with the Celtics or the Cavaliers come playoff time.

September 26, 2017

Bryce Harper reinstated from 10-day disabled list

Bryce Harper returned Tuesday after missing 41 games. He'll have a week to get back in rhythm, time to rest, then a chance to influence the playoffs.

September 26, 2017

Markieff Morris’ injury causes Wizards to search for solutions

Without their starting power forward for two months, Washington will turn to a varied group that can allow it to play big or small lineups and, hopefully from its perspective, play well until Morris returns.

September 25, 2017