Davey Johnson

Latest Stories

Washington National manager Davey Johnson tips his cap to the crowd before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Johnson announced earlier in the season that this would be his last year managing the team. The Nationals organization paid tribute to him before the game, presenting him with a video tribute and a crystal award. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

As Davey Johnson bids farewell to Nats fans, playoff hopes all but gone

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, right, and starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann celebrate their win against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Zimmermann pitched a two-hit complete game shut out earning the Nationals a win of 8-0. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Nationals’ Jordan Zimmermann earns 19th victory with gem against the Marlins

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

LOVERRO: Johnson’s post-baseball dream centers around youth academy in Orlando

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper runs and steals second base during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The Nationals won 11-2. Harper and teammate Jayson Werth both stole bases on the play. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Nationals gain more ground in playoff hunt as Wilson Ramos stars

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) tags Washington Nationals Ian Desmond (20) for an out in the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

‘Fun game’ has disappointing result for Nationals

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Nats ace Strasburg scratched from start vs Phils

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

**FILE** Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

No structural damage for Bryce Harper, but he’ll get some rest

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Miami. Denard Span scored on the play. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Zimmerman, Roark lead Nationals past Marlins

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth hits a pitch during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

In midst of ‘MVP year,’ Jayson Werth at his best since joining Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals won 8-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As Nationals’ bullpen struggles, Tyler Clippard remains a rock

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

With a renewed emphasis on the fastball, Drew Storen has been successful since he returned from a minor league stint. (associated press)

Drew Storen getting his fastball back a promising sign for Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' David DeJesus, center, talks with reporters after he was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the National before a baseball game between the Cubs and Nationals at Wrigley Field, Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

David DeJesus trade is Nationals’ latest step in rectifying plan gone wrong

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves third baseman Paul Janish (4)prepares to tag out Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) on a steal attempt in the sixth inning of a a baseball game in Atlanta, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals can’t get over hump in latest tight loss to Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, right, sits with bullpen coach Mark Gardner, left, in the dugout during the eighth inning of their baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in San Francisco. New York won the game 7-2 to sweep a three-game series. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Giants join Nationals in lamenting disappointing season

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg completely dominant as Nationals sweep Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington National GM Mike Rizzo, left, talks with manager Davey Johnson before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 11, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

As Davey Johnson nears exit, Mike Rizzo has decision to make

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) reacts with members of the Atlanta Braves before a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals believed in Gio Gonzalez’s innocence all along

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Brewers' Juan Francisco (21) slides safely past Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, in Milwaukee. Francisco scored from second on a single by Jeff Bianchi. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Another one gets away from Nationals as trip ends with defeat in Milwaukee

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper stands in the outfield as fans celebrate the solo home run by Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter during the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, July 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Spiraling Nationals ‘got to have heart,’ Bryce Harper pleads

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Wilson Ramos (40) acknowledges the crowd after his grand slam during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Everything comes together in Nationals’ rout of Mets

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times