Tom Schad

Anthony Rendon, Nationals infielder, plays seven innings in minor-league game

Rendon went 1 for 4 and played seven innings at second base for Double-A Harrisburg on Friday night, his first minor-league game since straining his oblique.

May 29, 2015

Jayson Werth, Nationals left fielder, to miss several months with fractures in wrist

A visit with a wrist specialist Thursday brought bad news for Werth and the Nationals, as the left fielder is expected to miss at least two months with wrist fractures.

May 28, 2015

Terrance Knighton, Stephen Paea hope to make big impact on Redskins’ defensive line

The Redskins signed three defensive lineman this winter, including former Broncos nose tackle Terrance Knighton. The moves complement a change in philosophy along the defensive line.

May 28, 2015

Mark Weidemaier talks defensive positioning, errors in second season with Nationals

Now in his second season as defensive coordinator and advance coach, Weidemaier discusses the Nationals' error-laden April, the impact of Yunel Escobar and his coaching dreams.

May 27, 2015

Redskins RB Alfred Morris excited about Bill Callahan’s power running scheme

Morris, who spent the first three years of his career in a zone-blocking scheme, said he is comfortable within the confines of the Redskins' new offense because he doesn't shy away from contact.

May 26, 2015

Drew Storen piling up saves as Nationals’ hot stretch continues

Easily overlooked at times, Storen has been even better in 2015 than he was in 2014. He leads the National League with 15 saves and has allowed only one extra-base hit in 20 1/3 innings.

May 25, 2015

Bryce Harper’s bat, arm lead Nationals to another series victory

Harper did not hit any towering home runs Sunday, but he singled twice with two outs and threw out a baserunner at second base to help lift the Nationals over the Phillies, 4-1.

May 24, 2015

Bryce Harper, Nationals beat Phillies, 4-1, to win eighth consecutive series

Bryce Harper drove in two runs, Gio Gonzalez allowed only one over 6 1/3 innings and Washington topped Philadelphia, 4-1.

May 24, 2015

Stephen Strasburg’s struggles continue in Nationals’ loss

Strasburg has experienced success at every level for most of his baseball career. Now he is facing a prolonged slump for the first time in the big leagues. "It's a test for me," he said, "and I'm going to look at it that way."

May 23, 2015

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals fall to Phillies, 8-1

Strasburg couldn't pitch out of the fourth inning Saturday afternoon, while Cole Hamels was in complete control. Washington's six-game surge came to an end with an 8-1 loss to Philadelphia.

May 23, 2015

Tanner Roark to start for Nationals on Monday against the Cubs

After going 15-10 with a 2.85 ERA as a starter last season, Roark will make his first start of 2015 on Monday in place of Doug Fister, who landed on the disabled list late last week.

May 23, 2015

Max Scherzer does it all in Nationals’ win over Phillies

Scherzer allowed just one run over eight innings, then sprinted home from first base on a double to score the go-ahead run in sixth inning. Washington won its sixth consecutive game, 2-1.

May 22, 2015

Max Scherzer leads Nationals past Phillies, 2-1

Scherzer only allowed one run and four hits over eight sparkling innings as Washington downed Philadelphia, 2-1, to win its sixth consecutive game.

May 22, 2015

Tanner Roark in line to start for Nationals, Anthony Rendon progressing

With Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list, Roark is in line to start either Monday or Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs.

May 22, 2015

Casey Janssen activated by Nationals, Sammy Solis placed on disabled list

Janssen missed the first 41 games of the season with rotator cuff tendinitis in his right shoulder. He filled a spot vacated by Sammy Solis, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation.

May 22, 2015

Bryce Harper, Nationals living up to hype, meeting own expectations

Bryce Harper has long since grown accustomed to the towering home runs, the frequent trots around the bases, the hordes of reporters waiting at his locker after every game.

May 21, 2015

Injured Craig Stammen embraces role as Nationals’ bullpen advisor

Stammen will not pitch again this season, but he has attended every home game since undergoing surgery last month, serving as an important source of advice and encouragement for a young Nationals' bullpen.

May 21, 2015

Washington Nationals again beat New York Yankees

Playing most of the game without their manager and hot-hitting young star, the Washington Nationals squeaked out a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.

May 20, 2015

Nationals’ Bryce Harper, Matt Williams ejected against Yankees

An argument with home plate umpire Marvin Hudson in the third inning resulted in the ejection of Washington's manager, and it's hot-hitting star.

May 20, 2015

Ryan Zimmerman’s walk-off homer the latest milestone in clutch Nationals career

Zimmerman's two-run homer in the 10th inning Tuesday was the 10th of his career, placing him in elite clutch-hitting history.

May 20, 2015