Tom Schad

Brian Orakpo out for Redskins season with torn pectoral muscle

Orakpo sustained the injury early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-17 win over the Tennessee Titans while attempting to tackle running back Bishop Sankey.

October 20, 2014

Redskins notes: Kai Forbath relishes game-winning role for Redskins

Forbath had field goals of 31, 31, 27 and 22 yards in the game, accounting for the majority of the team's offensive production in a slow, sloppy game.

October 19, 2014

Washington Redskins escape Tennessee Titans after Colt McCoy replaces Kirk Cousins

Colt McCoy started the second half in place of Kirk Cousins, who accounted for two turnovers in the first. McCoy completed 11 of 12 attempts for 128 yards and led the team to its only touchdown of the game in the third quarter.

October 19, 2014

Brian Orakpo trying not to dwell on lack of production for faltering Redskins

A dropped interception Sunday was just one play, but it was indicative of the season Orakpo has had so far. Through the Redskins' first six games, he has 23 total tackles and a half a sack. He has excelled in some aspects but ultimately he has failed to produce big plays.

October 15, 2014

Robert Griffin III will be Redskins’ starting quarterback upon return, Jay Gruden says

Robert Griffin III participated in individual drills at practice Wednesday, and coach Jay Gruden said the quarterback will once again be the team's starter when he is cleared to return.

October 15, 2014

Jay Gruden learns to deal with losing as Redskins plummet

Before joining the Washington Redskins, Gruden won everywhere he coached, from his days as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals to his time in the Arena Football League with the Orlando Predators. In his 22 seasons of coaching, his teams have made the playoffs 18 times.

October 13, 2014

Robert Griffin III to participate in individual drills this week for Washington Redskins

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Griffin will participate in individual drills with hopes that he can return to practice in the next couple of weeks.

October 13, 2014

Adam LaRoche hopes to return to Nationals but aware of reality

LaRoche and the team have a $15 million mutual option for the 2015 season, and the first baseman has repeatedly said he would love to be back. But with Anthony Rendon's superb season at third base and Ryan Zimmerman's long-standing shoulder problems, the Nationals could look to move Zimmerman to first base, leaving no place for LaRoche.

October 9, 2014

Washington Nationals’ key offseason questions heading into 2015

The Nats figure to pick up Denard Span's contract option and let Rafael Soriano walk, among various decisions that need to be made over the winter.

October 9, 2014

Was Washington Nationals’ season a success despite quick playoff exit?

In Major League Baseball, 30 teams play a total of 2,430 games over a span of roughly 180 days during the regular season. But in the end, only one team can ultimately reach its goal and wins the World Series. Does that mean the other 29 seasons were failures?

October 8, 2014

Washington Nationals eliminated by San Francisco Giants thanks to wild pitch

The Nationals lost, 3-2, in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday night. Nearly two years ago, Jayson Werth hit a walk-off homer in a similar do-or-die situation to keep the season alive. This year, there will be no Game 5.

October 8, 2014

Bryce Harper’s growth evident in second Nationals postseason run

Harper was on the cover of Sports Illustrated when he was 16 years old in large part because of his ability to hit eye-popping home runs. But in the early stages of his second trip to the postseason, he showed an all-around ability in every aspect of the game.

October 7, 2014

Game 4 lineups: Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants

Washington's lineup is unchanged against right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, while the Giants tweaked their lefty-heavy order to face Gio Gonzalez.

October 7, 2014

Doug Fister turns in dominant performance when Nationals need it most

Wilson Ramos' bunt, and Madison Bumgarner's subsequent throwing error, won Game 3 for the Nationals on Monday. But they wouldn't have been in position to win without another spectacular start from Doug Fister.

October 7, 2014

Drew Storen works through bumpy ninth-inning to seal Nationals’ Game 3 victory

Drew Storen again allowed two hits and a run. But this time, unlike Saturday's blown save in Game 2, he sealed the win, taking an important step toward redemption.

October 6, 2014

Gio Gonzalez on familiar turf for Nats’ must-win Game 4

Gio Gonzalez was at Starbucks on Monday morning when he was approached by an Oakland Athletics fan and reminded of his previous home, the four seasons he spent playing across the bay.

October 6, 2014

Washington Nationals stay alive in San Francisco with Game 3 NLDS win

There were several moments and performances Monday afternoon that kept Washington's season alive for one more day. But at its core, this game came down to a bunt.

October 6, 2014

Ryan Zimmerman again left on the bench for the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of NLDS

Manager Matt Williams had mentioned the possibility of starting Ryan Zimmerman against Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner, but he ultimately decided to field the same regular starting lineup.

October 6, 2014

Nationals turn to Doug Fister in Game 3 with season in the balance

Doug Fister has been Washington's most consistent starter over the course of the season, and he'll need to be steady again Monday for the Nationals to avoid a season-ending sweep in the NLDS.

October 6, 2014

Washington Nationals look to improve slumping offense in Game 3 of NLDS

The Nationals have only notched 15 hits in 27 postseason innings so far, which manager Matt Williams and hitting coach Rick Schu say is the result of impatience and swinging at pitches down and out of the strike zone.

October 5, 2014