Tom Schad
Articles by Tom Schad
In breakout season, Bryce Harper strikes easy balance between baseball, stardom
The 22-year-old Harper will appear in his third All-Star Game on Tuesday night, marking the latest highlight for a budding star who's put together the finest season of his young career. Published July 13, 2015
Denard Span, Nationals center fielder, placed on 15-day disabled list
The Nationals placed Span on the DL with back tightness, reinstated Aaron Barrett, put Jordan Zimmermann on the paternity list and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo on Friday. Published July 10, 2015
Minor-league umpires Erich Bacchus, Chase Eade face long road, odds to the majors
For every outfield or shortstop prospect in the minors, there are umpires like Erich Bacchus, 24, and Chase Eade, 26, pursuing a parallel dream. Published July 9, 2015
Postponement gives injury-riddled Nationals another day to rest
The decision to postpone Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds will create scheduling challenges later in the year, but allow Washington to have back-to-back days off, with the all-star break approaching. Published July 8, 2015
Jose Lobaton, Gio Gonzalez proving to be perfect pairing for the Nationals
Lobaton has caught seven of Gonzalez's past eight starts, including a rain-shortened outing in Philadelphia, and it would be no surprise if he was behind the plate again Friday. Published July 7, 2015
Denard Span, Yunel Escobar left out of Nationals’ lineup because of injuries
Span said he was still waiting for a specialist to read the results of the MRI on Tuesday night, but he is anxious to find out what's causing his back spasms. Span plans to see the specialist Thursday. Published July 7, 2015
Jordan Zimmermann leads Nationals to 3-1 win, sweep of Giants
Wilson Ramos drove in two of Washington's three runs, and Jordan Zimmermann continued his recent run of dominance as the Nationals swept their fifth series of the season. Published July 5, 2015
Stephen Strasburg, Nationals’ starter, returns to disabled list with left oblique strain
Less than two weeks after coming off the 15-day DL, Strasburg went back on the shelf Sunday afternoon. "It's unfortunate, because he felt good and was pitching great," Matt Williams said. Published July 5, 2015
Bryce Harper, Tyler Moore lead Nationals to 9-3 win over Giants on Fourth of July
Harper finished a triple shy of the cycle, Moore drove in four runs and hit two doubles, and Washington cruised past the San Francisco Giants, 9-3. Published July 4, 2015
Stephen Strasburg leaves Nationals’ game early with tightness in his left side
Strasburg left Saturday's game in the fourth inning, grimacing after delivering his 56th pitch of the afternoon. Manager Matt Williams said the right-hander will be further evaluated Sunday. Published July 4, 2015
Clint Robinson continues to make the most of his opportunity with the Nationals
Four months ago, Robinson was unsure if he'd even make Washington's roster. On Friday, in his 29th start of the season, he hit the go-ahead two-run home run in a 2-1 victory over the Giants. Published July 3, 2015
Clint Robinson leads Nationals past Giants in series opener, 2-1
A 30-year-old rookie who was a longshot to even make the roster five months ago, Robinson hit the go-ahead two-run home rune in the seventh inning Friday. Washington beat San Francisco, 2-1. Published July 3, 2015
Lucas Giolito, Nationals’ top prospect, continues to make strides at Potomac
The 20-year-old pitched seven no-hit innings Wednesday, the latest benchmark in a period of marked improvement, and is set to appear in the Futures Game later this month. Published July 2, 2015
Nationals’ Aaron Barrett pitches scoreless inning for Potomac in rehabilitation stint
The right-handed reliever struck out two batters and walked one Wednesday night, nearly three weeks after he was placed on the disabled list with a right bicep strain. Published July 1, 2015
Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon returns to the disabled list, Emmanuel Burriss called up
A little more than three weeks after making his season debut, Rendon was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, this time with what the team said is a strained left quadriceps muscle. Published June 26, 2015
Doug Fister leads Nationals to a sweep of the Braves with 7-0 win
Fister threw seven scoreless innings, continuing a torrid stretch for Washington starters. The Nationals won, 7-0, and swept the Braves. Published June 25, 2015
Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon left out of Nationals’ lineup against Braves
Harper came down with a cramp in his right leg Wednesday night, while Rendon has been playing with soreness in his left quadriceps muscle. Published June 25, 2015
For slumping Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, walk-off hit offers brief relief
Desmond hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 11th inning to lead Washington past Atlanta, 2-1. Published June 25, 2015
Ian Desmond comes up clutch as Nationals walk off against Braves, 2-1
After a stellar start by Jordan Zimmermann and a blown save by Drew Storen, Desmond drove in the deciding run with one out in the 11th inning. The Nationals beat the Braves, 2-1. Published June 24, 2015
David Carpenter settling in to new home, old role with Nationals
After a brief and rocky stint in New York, Carpenter is back in the National League East with the Nationals and close to his hometown in West Virginia. Published June 24, 2015
