Todd Dybas

Todd Dybas is a sports writer at the Washington Times. He has covered the NFL, Major League Baseball, the NBA and NCAA Div. I athletics. Dybas is a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. A St. Bonaventure University graduate, he began his career in upstate New York before making stops in Boston and Seattle. He can be reached at tdybas@washingtontimes.com.

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Articles by Todd Dybas

Are division winners being cheated by wild-card format?

John Smoltz seems to think so. The Nationals, who again are a division champion, aren't so sure. Published September 20, 2017

Final weeks of season are crucial for four Nationals left-handers

Oliver Perez, Sammy Solis, Enny Romero and Matt Grace have the side they pitch from in common. Otherwise, each has a different situation as the regular season draws to a close. Published September 18, 2017

While searching for timing, Harper puts on show in batting practice

The Nationals' slugger surprised onlookers when he showed up on the field in Nationals Park on Sunday. The results were another step toward his possible return for the postseason. Published September 17, 2017

Mystics swept by Lynx in WNBA semifinals

Winning consecutive double-elimination games only delivered the Washington Mystics a problem few in the WNBA want to deal with. Published September 17, 2017

Justin Turner, Daniel Murphy and the product of lift

Murphy and Turner became friends when they played for the New York Mets together. A few years later, the two are crucial to the offenses of the best teams in the National League and share the embrace of hitting the ball in the air. Published September 15, 2017

Bryce Harper takes a jog

The injured Nationals star emerged from the clubhouse Thursday to do his first running on the field in view of reporters since being injured more than a month ago. Published September 14, 2017

Wizards to retire Phil Chenier's number

The former Washington Bullets star and longtime announcer will become just the fifth player in franchise history to have his number retired. Published September 14, 2017

On baseball: Max Scherzer throws 116 pitches in September loss, eyebrows are raised

The Nationals, and Scherzer, had a pregame plan which they stuck to, even when there was evidence in the moment that it may not be the best course of action. Published September 14, 2017

Bryce Harper is taking small steps toward a return

The Nationals' slugger has not played in a month. He has a little less than a month to go before the playoffs start. Published September 13, 2017

Nationals' next step is to navigate the three weeks before playoffs begin

Washington is hopeful Bryce Harper can "step up" his baseball activities in the coming weeks. It is also keeping an eye on previously injured or currently aging components of the team, plus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Published September 12, 2017

Werth: 'We're going to have all the weapons we need in October'

Washington's sage outfielder feels like the organization did more this season to put the Nationals in a better place once the postseason arrives. Published September 11, 2017

Nationals clinch fourth division title in six seasons

Washington is again going to the playoffs as the champions of the National League East Division. Published September 10, 2017

Stephen Strasburg will be backed by Nationals' kids

Washington manager Dusty Baker rolled out a lineup that made it feel like spring training Sunday. Published September 10, 2017

Nationals' Taylor hits an inside-the-park grand slam

It was just the second in organization history. A mistimed jump in center field led to the unlikely trip around the bases Published September 8, 2017

NFL remains country's obsession, but game has problems aplenty

The NFL is back this weekend, with packed stadiums jammed with thousands of fans and millions more watching at home. It's a American rite. Whether that's still true 10 years from now likely depends on how successfully the league addresses some pressing problems. Published September 7, 2017