Rina Torchinsky

Max Scherzer pitches simulated game ahead of return

The No. 1 topic around the Nationals is when ace pitcher Max Scherzer will return to the active roster. Published August 13, 2019

Greg Holland back in Nationals’ system

Greg Holland, a right-handed reliever, is back with the Nationals. He was assigned to Double-A Harrisburg Tuesday. Published August 13, 2019

Max Scherzer has ‘no timetable’ for return, Juan Soto avoids ankle scare

Max Scherzer is scheduled to throw in a simulated game Tuesday as part of his recovery from last month's mild rhomboid strain. Published August 12, 2019

Daniel Hudson, Hunter Strickland have fared well in Nationals bullpen

Washington manager Dave Martinez hopes the timing is right for a new-look bullpen -- which added Daniel Hudson, Hunter Strickland and Roenis Elias at the deadline. Published August 12, 2019

Dwayne Haskins, Redskins have cheapest ticket in preseason Week 2

Tickets to Washington's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday are selling for an average price of $18.21 -- that's 351% cheaper than the week's most expensive contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams, according to TickPick. Published August 12, 2019

Rishard Matthews calls out ‘brainwashing,’ ‘fakeness’ in NFL in retirement message

Rishard Matthews published an Instagram post about the things that "no longer exist" in his post-NFL career, including time spent away from family and "just pure fakeness." Published August 12, 2019

Zack Britton on ups with Yankees, downs with Os

Zack Britton has played for two teams in the American League East -- one of them is this year's runaway leader and the other one's 36 games back. Published August 7, 2019

Branden Kline seeks consistency on big stage

Branden Kline noticed the difference immediately when he made his major league debut for the Orioles in April after being called up from the minors: Camden Yards is a much bigger stage, the lights are much brighter. Literally. Published August 7, 2019

Washington Nationals hover around top 10 in latest power rankings

USA Today and ESPN both rank the Nationals at No. 10. Sporting News lifted the Nationals to No. 9 and CBS Sports dropped Washington to No. 11. Published August 6, 2019

Aerial Powers, Chris Thompson among D.C. athletes who double as gamers

Powers is one of many D.C. athletes who double as video game fanatics, even though she joked that some of her Mystics teammates tease her about it. Published August 5, 2019

Elena Delle Donne wins another league award, building case for MVP

It was Delle Donne's sixth league award of the 2019 season -- four player of the week awards along with Eastern Conference player of the month for both June and July. Published August 5, 2019

Redskins fans at training camp optimistic about 2019

Thousands of football fans gathered for fan appreciation day at Redskins training camp Saturday. Some believed they were supporting a playoff team -- or even a challenger for Super Bowl LIV. Published August 3, 2019

Hailey Baptiste impresses at Citi Open

There was no sneaking into the Citi Open this year. The 17-year-old wild-card player was on center stage earlier this week when she bumped off the No. 2 seed Madison Keys in the first round of the tournament. It was Baptiste's first Women's Tennis Association win. Published August 1, 2019