Thomas Boswell

These scrappy Nationals and their relentless attitude could be starting another wild ride for D.C.

In a suddenly promising Washington rotation, the good news keeps coming.

I met Mays. I watched Mays. I can still hardly believe what I saw.

Why the trade the Nationals didn’t make, involving closer Kyle Finnegan, may have been their best call.

Why the trade the Nationals didn’t make, involving closer Kyle Finnegan, may have been their best call.

Why the trade the Nationals didn’t make, involving closer Kyle Finnegan, may have been their best call.

An epic losing streak can be painful and inspiring. Ask Baltimore and its 1988 Orioles.

An epic losing streak can be painful and inspiring. Ask Baltimore and its 1988 Orioles.

Washington’s prized rookie quarterback had 16 carries in his opening game. That should never happen again.

A baseball savant, a gambling addict, a corrupted individual — Rose contained multitudes. But no one loved the game — or damaged it — as much as Charlie Hustle.