Tom Schad

No. 14 Maryland caps undefeated home slate in first Big Ten season

With a 66-56 win over Michigan, the Terrapins completed an unbeaten home conference slate for the first time since the 2001-02 season.

February 28, 2015

Dez Wells leads No. 14 Maryland past Michigan on Senior Day

Wells scored 13 points as the Terrapins honored their seven seniors and picked up another quality conference win at home, defeating the Wolverines, 66-56.

February 28, 2015

Nationals’ Tyler Moore is out of minor-league options, hoping to improve off the bench

With Ryan Zimmerman entrenched at first base, Moore will have to convince the Nationals he can contribute in a bench role this season.

February 27, 2015

Viera Journal: Matt Williams embraces Nationals’ lofty expectations

Williams' quote of the day Thursday -- "The road to the World Series begins today" -- is just the latest example of his mindset. He wants his team to embrace expectations so it can embrace the necessary work to achieve that goal.

February 27, 2015

Jayson Werth changed perception, culture of Nationals long before 2015

As Washington begins another season with World Series expectations, the catalyst for the franchise's turnaround considers how things have changed.

February 26, 2015

Yunel Escobar is committed to succeeding at second base with the Nationals

Speaking through an interpreter, the longtime shortstop said he is excited about the challenge of playing a new position. He will participate in extra practice sessions every day to ease the transition, Matt Williams said.

February 26, 2015

Mike Carp sets out to earn a bench spot on Nationals’ Opening Day roster

As a left-handed hitter who can play at first base or in the outfield, Carp could fill an important role off Washington's bench if he is able to make the team.

February 26, 2015

Viera Journal: Bryce Harper’s confidence stands out as Nationals enter 2015 season

Harper was all bravado when speaking to reporters Wednesday. Here's what that means for the Nationals, both this season and beyond.

February 26, 2015

Nationals’ Bryce Harper: ‘I’m going to bring back a title to D.C. no matter what’

"I'm getting chills just thinking about it," Harper said Wednesday. "I mean, I absolutely want to do that for this city, this town, and I don't care how long it takes me."

February 25, 2015

Jayson Werth will be limited in Nationals’ first full-squad workout

Werth is "still in the rehab process" after offseason shoulder surgery, according to manager Matt Williams. Nate McLouth will also be limited in Thursday's workout, while Denard Span is "full-go."

February 25, 2015

Nationals’ Anthony Rendon is steady as ever after breakout 2014 season

With his easy swing and consistent approach, Rendon won a Silver Slugger Award in his first full season in Washington. Entering 2015, he hasn't changed much.

February 25, 2015

Matt Williams: Nationals could match-up in the eighth inning this year

With the departure of Tyler Clippard, Williams said he will explore using multiple relievers in a setup role, depending on the opposing lineup and previous workload, among other factors.

February 25, 2015

Viera Journal: Matt Williams still owes the Nationals a Babe Ruth impression

Last season, Williams promised his players he would resurrect his hilarious Babe Ruth impression if they won 10 games in a row. Then they did. Now, as he was reminded Tuesday, it's time to pay up.

February 25, 2015

Nationals’ Matt Thornton finding new ways to keep in shape as career winds on

Thornton's winters require a little more work now than they used to. At 38, he is in line to be the oldest player on the Nationals' roster and one of the oldest players ever to suit up for the franchise.

February 24, 2015

Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman eager to prove himself, begin new chapter at first base

"It’s almost sort of a new challenge," Zimmerman said Tuesday morning. "Something I have to prove myself again, prove that I can play over there."

February 24, 2015

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Craig Stammen seems set to branch out of inning-eating role

Stammen could go from innings-eater to late-innings arm this season, depending on what the Nationals decide to do with Tanner Roark.

February 23, 2015

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals’ new first baseman, is working to smooth position switch

Zimmerman was out on the field early Monday morning, practicing flips to first base and throws to second as he transitions to his new position this season.

February 23, 2015

Ian Desmond is just ‘going to enjoy this ride’ in final year of contract with Nationals

As he enters the final year of his contract with the Nationals, Desmond says he is not going to worry about his future, nor any trade rumors that might arise.

February 23, 2015

Nationals’ Taylor Jordan reflects on injury-plagued 2014 season

This time last year, Jordan was competing for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation. He enters this spring under slightly different circumstances and says he's now just trying to stay healthy.

February 23, 2015

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Matt Williams more relaxed in second season as manager

In his second season as manager, Williams is putting an emphasis on spending time with his coaching staff and other team staff off the field.

February 23, 2015