Matt Williams

Latest Stories

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Craig Stammen (35) pauses in the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Craig Stammen to have surgery to repair torn right flexor

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen (35) throws against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Craig Stammen placed on 15-day disabled list with right arm stiffness

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen walks to the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Treinen's error allowed two runs to score. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Matt Williams, Nationals frustrated by defensive miscues in 8-7 loss to Red Sox

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

This is a 2012 photo of Rafael Martin of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals' active roster as of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Rafael Martin joins muddled Nationals bullpen in first trip to big leagues

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar (5) reacts as Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts is called safe after stealing third base in the first inning of the home opener baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, April 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Matt Williams, Nationals seek improvement after loss to Red Sox

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann walks to the dugout after being pulled in the third inning of the home opener baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, April 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

LOVERRO: Nationals’ expectations have taken quite a hit in dismal first week

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span (2) hits a ball to right field to bring in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Nationals’ Denard Span begins rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Harrisburg

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) gestures at the plate after his home run in the sixth inning as Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton watches in the home opener baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, April 13, 2015. The Red Sox won 9-4. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jordan Zimmermann, Nationals fall flat in 9-4 loss to the Red Sox

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) bats against the New York Yankees in an exhibition spring training baseball game Monday, March 23, 2015, in Viera , Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals’ Danny Espinosa resumes switch-hitting after spring detour

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) reacts as he scores during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jayson Werth rejoins Nationals, likely to play Monday against the Red Sox

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth warms up with teammates during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Jayson Werth homers in rehab appearance, could rejoin Nationals on Monday

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper is called for a third strike during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Gio Gonzalez struggles in seventh inning as Nationals lose to Phillies

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) bobbles a ball but gets the out on New York Mets' Daniel Murphy during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ian Desmond’s error hastens Stephen Strasburg’s undoing in Nationals’ loss

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) ices his shoulder as he watches an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, March 13, 2015, in Viera, Fla. Werth was not in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals’ Jayson Werth to begin minor-league rehab assignment

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen (64) reacts after the last out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blake Treinen impressive in high-leverage situation for Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, center, sits in the dugout in the eighth inning during a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets on opening day at at Nationals Park, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

LOVERRO: Despite lacking big bat, runs sure to come for Nationals’ offense

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2015, file photo, Washington Nationals' Denard Span catches a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout in Viera, Fla. Washington center fielder Denard Span has had surgery to repair a right core muscle injury and will miss the Nationals' opener next month. Manager Matt Williams said Monday, March 9, 2015, the projected time for Span's return is uncertain and added &quot;you're looking at four-to-six weeks before he can start doing baseball activity again.&quot; (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Denard Span taking swings, nearing return from abdominal surgery

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, reacts as manager Matt Williams walks to the mound to pull him from the game during the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Washington. The Mets defeated the Nationals 3-1. At left is shortstop Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

LOVERRO: With all eyes on Max Scherzer, Bartolo Colon silences Nationals

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span breaks his bat as he hits to reach first base on a fielding error by New York Mets' Wilfredo Tovar in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals’ Denard Span to play in minor-league game, take next step in rehabilitation process

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Clint Robinson, left, and bullpen catcher Sam Palace walk to the batting cages during an informal spring training baseball workout, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clint Robinson makes Opening Day roster as Nationals break camp

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times