Tom Schad

The Rundown: Ryan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann lead Nationals past Mets

Ryan Zimmerman hits a two-run homer, Jordan Zimmermann works six one-run innings and Washington hangs on to beat New York, 2-1.

April 8, 2015

Nationals’ Jayson Werth to begin minor-league rehab assignment

Werth is scheduled to play seven innings for Single-A Potomac on Thursday, while Denard Span will continue his rehabilitation in Viera, Florida.

April 8, 2015

As Dan Uggla starts for Nationals, Bob Donatelli watches with pride

Uggla started at second base for the Nationals on Opening Day and credits Donatelli for helping correct his past vision problems.

April 7, 2015

Max Scherzer shines in debut with Washington Nationals

Though Washington fell to the New York Mets on Opening Day, Scherzer showed the dominance that earned him a seven-year, $210 million contract. "He was really good," manager Matt Williams said. "As advertised."

April 7, 2015

Ian Desmond, Dan Uggla each accept blame for error in Nationals’ loss

A pop fly fell between Desmond and Uggla in the sixth inning, an error charged to the shortstop that helped turn the tide in Washington's 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Opening Day.

April 6, 2015

Nationals’ Opening Day loss to Mets tempers excitement over season

Marquee free agent Max Scherzer didn't allow an earned run in 7 2/3 sparkling innings. Bryce Harper rocketed a fastball to right-center field for a home run. All was well — until it wasn't.

April 6, 2015

The Rundown: Max Scherzer’s dominant debut not enough for Nationals

Max Scherzer was dominant in his debut, but Washington couldn't overcome a sloppy sixth inning and lost its 2015 season-opener, 3-1.

April 6, 2015

Denard Span taking swings, nearing return from abdominal surgery

Exactly four weeks after the March 9 surgery, Span took swings in the batting cage at Nationals Park and said he planned to hit in a simulated game Tuesday. His rehabilitation process has moved more quickly than anticipated.

April 6, 2015

Injuries won’t stop World Series chase as Nationals set sights on prize in October

The injuries have put a slight damper on the lofty expectations that have followed the team since late January, when it signed marquee free agent Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 million deal.

April 5, 2015

No surprises as Nationals announce 25-man roster for Opening Day

The Nationals have placed six players on the disabled list, including Jayson Werth, Anthony Rendon and Denard Span, and will have Dan Uggla and Xavier Cedeno with them as they open against the Mets.

April 5, 2015

Clint Robinson makes Opening Day roster as Nationals break camp

Washington re-assigned Rich Hill and Mike Carp to minor-league camp, while manager Matt Williams told Robinson, a minor-league journeyman, that he's made the team.

April 4, 2015

Nationals’ Denard Span to play in minor-league game, take next step in rehabilitation process

Span took a full session of batting practice and played three innings in center field in a minor-league game Saturday, his first live action since undergoing abdominal surgery.

April 4, 2015

Time running out? Nationals have window of opportunity to win World Series

The Nationals are not just favorites to win the World Series in 2015. Whether they choose to acknowledge it or not, when they take the field for Opening Day on Monday, they will be entering a unique one-year window.

April 2, 2015

Melo Trimble to return to Maryland for his sophomore season

After exploring the possibility of entering the NBA draft, the electric freshman point guard announces he will be back with the Terrapins next year.

April 1, 2015

Kevin Frandsen, Tony Gwynn Jr. cut by the Nationals

Frandsen's versatility became less valuable as other versatile pieces emerged for the team, while Gwynn would have offered a skill set similar to that of Matt den Dekker, who was acquired in a trade Monday.

April 1, 2015

Matt den Dekker, Reed Johnson acquired to ‘hold the fort down’ in Nationals’ outfield

Den Dekker and Johnson were acquired by the Nationals in different ways Monday afternoon, but they were brought in for the same primary reason: the Nationals needed reinforcements in the outfield.

March 31, 2015

Nationals notes: Jayson Werth pleased with progress, uncertain about Opening Day

The left fielder took three at-bats in a minor-league game Monday but still isn't sure whether he'll be back in Washington's lineup next week.

March 31, 2015

Nationals’ Anthony Rendon to see third doctor about MCL sprain in left knee

Rendon saw Dr. James Andrews on Monday and the orthopedic surgeon confirmed the team's diagnosis of a sprained MCL in his knee. The third baseman will now see another doctor in Colorado.

March 31, 2015

Drew Storen leaves Nationals’ spring training game against Cardinals with blister

Storen left Monday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals in the sixth inning after aggravating a blister on his right big toe. Manager Matt Williams said Storen has had the blister, and it did not bother him during his last appearance.

March 30, 2015

Anthony Rendon, Nationals seek second opinion on injured left knee after soreness lingers

Rendon sprained the MCL in the knee while diving for a ground ball March 9. He has not been cleared for baseball activities and was experiencing lingering soreness in the knee over the past few days.

March 30, 2015