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We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

Assistant GMs Eddie Longosz and Mark Scialabba are among those affected by the organizational overhaul.

At a critical juncture in its history, the MLB franchise appears to some as “directionless,” with too many hands on the wheel.

The Washington Post talked to nine Nationals fans in nine innings. Man, they’re going through it.

After all these years, baseball is about generations. We don’t play the game. We replay the memories — together.

A Commanders newsletter for Washington sports fans, including news, analysis and trivia from Scott Allen.

Washington’s lengthy rebuild has cost its manager and its general manager their jobs.

The parents of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz were in the stands at Nationals Park on Thursday night after a long-awaited trip from Venezuela.

Nationals outfielder James Wood has a gift, and it’s already turned him a terrifying major league hitter.

After a clunker of a day for Washington’s teams, the Capitals might need to get a little messy to dig out of the hole they’re in.

Wilson, Washington’s relentless winger, has had his fingerprints all over the Capitals’ best nights of these Stanley Cup playoffs.

Derek Law is accustomed to life as a largely anonymous middle reliever. But when he met three teens whose fandom is rooted in “MLB The Show,” pure joy followed.

“I have so much agape love for you boys, it’s unbelievable,” Charlie Lindgren said back in January. Now, at Game 2, “agape love” is on the rally towel.

Spencer Carbery has his Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. His favorite part of coaching? Glad you asked.

Washington’s clinical closeout win sent the Capitals to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since that dreamy spring of 2018.

“Too many people coach the uniqueness out of people,” said Tim Campos, player development coordinator at Albuquerque Baseball Academy, who knew to leave Parker alone.

Stanley Cup playoff series are won on the margins -— and every hit, every shift, every shot can make a difference.

From his sidekick to coach to rival, each had a distinct perspective on NHL history.

That Ovechkin has played his entire NHL career in a Capitals sweater is an amazing accomplishment unto itself. Passing Wayne Gretzky is just the latest high point.

Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky have an irresistible fondness for hockey, scoring goals — and each other.

Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.

Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky have an irresistible fondness for hockey, scoring goals — and each other.

Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.

The Capitals’ captain, who scored to move within three goals of breaking the NHL’s most hallowed record, is the rare superstar to spend his entire career with one franchise.

Following his most recent executive order, I went in search of some “corrosive ideology.”

The Washington Capitals centers who have played with Alex Ovechkin know he always — always — wants the puck. They also know how to help him succeed.

Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore was making his first Opening Day start for Washington on Thursday. That afternoon, he had a stat line matched only by Bob Gibson.

Wood made his major league debut in July and quickly delivered for the Nationals, who open their season Thursday against the Phillies.

“He’s the one kid that we have that really pays attention to detail,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said. “I mean, day in, day out. He doesn’t come in after and run to the iPad. He comes in and watc...

Before he heads to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the retired Washington Post columnist will get things started for the Washington Nationals.