Tom Schad

Max Scherzer, Nationals not worried about rotation’s historic expectations

Some believe Washington's rotation can be historically great, but "historic" isn't in the team's vocabulary. "You can be as good as you want on paper," Max Scherzer said, "but that doesn't mean anything until the end of the year."

February 22, 2015

Dan Uggla aims to put vision problems behind him, win Nationals’ second base job

Over the past couple of years, Uggla has played through what he described as a problem with his vestibular system, which affects his balance and vision.

February 22, 2015

Nationals’ Tanner Roark still preparing as a starter, but ready to fill any role

Despite an excellent 2014 season, Roark knows he could be asked to pitch out of the bullpen this season. "It's not disappointing by any means," he said. "It is what it is. I have no control over it."

February 22, 2015

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Matt Williams and Mike Rizzo field questions on Day 1 of workouts

Some notes and quotes from manager Matt Williams and general manager Mike Rizzo after the first workout for Nationals' pitchers and catchers ended Saturday.

February 21, 2015

Nationals’ Danny Espinosa set to become primarily right-handed hitter

A switch-hitter for much of his life, Espinosa will step out of some defensive drills this spring to put in extra work developing his right-handed swing against right-handed pitching.

February 21, 2015

Casey Janssen is healthy, ready to contribute in first season with the Nationals

After suffering a nasty bout of food poisoning midway through last season, Janssen arrives at spring training as a likely replacement for Tyler Clippard in the eighth inning.

February 21, 2015

Nationals pick up Matt Williams’ contract option for 2016 season

Williams will now manage the team through the next two years. His contract has another team option in 2017.

February 21, 2015

Max Scherzer arrives at Nationals’ spring training with high expectations, pressure

The owner of a new $210 million contract, and the expectations that come with it, Scherzer says he is unfazed and excited to get to work.

February 20, 2015

Stephen Strasburg: Arrival of Max Scherzer puts Nationals ‘over the top’

Strasburg talks about his offseason, the arrival of Scherzer, and whether Washington's pitching staff needs to have one true ace this year.

February 20, 2015

Viera Journal: Nationals’ Gio Gonzalez practiced with high school team in the offseason

Gonzalez said he was more relaxed this winter than in years past because he spent time with the Hialeah High School baseball team, helping rekindle his love of the sport.

February 19, 2015

Nationals downplay lofty expectations as spring training begins

Players aren't dwelling on their early exit from the playoffs, nor their role as the odds-on favorite to win the World Series. "Last year was a great year for us," Wilson Ramos said. "This is another year."

February 19, 2015

Doug Fister focusing on the season, not his future with the Washington Nationals

Fister is one of several players entering the final year of an expiring contract, but he says that doesn't add any extra pressure or change how he will prepare for the season.

February 19, 2015

Washington Nationals excited to welcome Max Scherzer to the fold

Scherzer hadn't arrived at Space Coast Stadium as of early Thursday afternoon, but his teammates can't wait to welcome him to the clubhouse.

February 19, 2015

Viera Journal: Washington Nationals pitchers and catchers report to Viera

Introducing Viera Journal, a daily post that will help keep you up to date on all things Nationals as spring training begins.

February 18, 2015

Nationals face high expectations as they arrive at spring training

There's still snow on the ground in Washington, but the weather's beautiful in Viera, Florida, where Nationals pitchers and catchers are due to report Thursday morning. As they arrive, and another season with sky-high expectations begins, here are five storylines worth monitoring at Nationals spring training.

February 18, 2015

For Georgetown, return to smaller lineup might fit against St. John’s

The Hoyas fielded a smaller group for one stretch against Seton Hall, with 6-foot-9 forward Isaac Copeland as the tallest player on the floor. They could use a similar lineup against the undersized Red Storm.

February 16, 2015

Maryland’s Varun Ram excels as one of college basketball’s few players of Indian descent

Ram is one of only five Indian-Americans playing Division I basketball today. Though his ethnicity hasn't defined his basketball career, it has helped shape it.

February 16, 2015

George Washington’s NCAA tournament hopes shrinking as slump continues

The Colonials have now lost four of their past five games, putting their NCAA tournament hopes on edge and prompting Mike Lonergan to mull changes to his starting lineup

February 15, 2015

Melvin Johnson, Doug Brooks lead Virginia Commonwealth past George Washington

Melvin Johnson and Doug Brooks shoot a combined 9-for-14 from 3-point range to lead Virginia Commonwealth past the Colonials, dealing a significant blow to their NCAA tournament chances.

February 14, 2015

Heath Bell, Dan Uggla top list of Nationals’ non-roster invitees

Washington announced a list of 20 non-roster invitees to spring training, which will begin in Viera, Fla., next week.

February 12, 2015