A tale of beanballs and near brawls

(David Kadlubowski / Associated Press)

Newly minted Nationals Manager Matt Williams recalls the time in 2011 when, as the Diamondbacks third base coach, Arizona and Washington engaged in a contentious four-game series.

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A tale of beanballs and near brawls

A tale of beanballs and near brawls

Newly minted Nationals Manager Matt Williams recalls the time in 2011 when, as the Diamondbacks third base coach, Arizona and Washington engaged in a contentious four-game series.

Jayson Werth’s video game hair

Jayson Werth’s video game hair

Sony uses Werth’s locks as an example of the next-generation realism in its newest baseball video game.

Nationals debut minor league offseason conditioning camp

Nationals debut minor league offseason conditioning camp

For five days, the players will be put through an offseason strength and conditioning bootcamp.

Matt Williams and RISP

Matt Williams and RISP

Nats new manager has expressed fondness for new-school analytics, but he still likes an old-school stat best.

Nats give no qualifying offers

The Nationals did not give a qualifying offer to Dan Haren, and the list of players who did receive one may effect their effort to replace him.

Ross Detwiler, Christian Garcia rejoin 40-man roster

Ross Detwiler, Christian Garcia rejoin 40-man roster

Both pitchers are taken off the 60-day disabled list and the Nationals roster now stands at 40 players.

Williams has plans for the ‘stallion’

Williams has plans for the ‘stallion’

Nationals new manager says outfielder Bryce Harper should stay aggressive.

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A hire who’s easy to defend

A hire who’s easy to defend

Nats Manager Matt Williams makes it clear in his introductory news conference that glove work will matter

Nats introduce their new manager

Nats introduce their new manager

Matt Williams takes the helm of team, vowing its players have the talent to win if they play the game right.

Nationals coaching staff to return nearly intact, will add a new position focused on defense

Nationals coaching staff to return nearly intact, will add a new position focused on defense

All but one member of the coaching staff will return next season under Matt Williams.

Williams introduced as Nats manager

Williams introduced as Nats manager

The Nationals’ new manager is introduced at an afternoon press conference.

Rizzo on not interviewing Ripken

Rizzo on not interviewing Ripken

Mike Rizzo explains why the Nats didn’t interview Cal Ripken when they were searching for a manger.

D.C. athletes do Halloween

D.C. athletes do Halloween

A look at how some local stars dressed up and celebrated.

Nationals: Williams was the best candidate

Nationals: Williams was the best candidate

GM Mike Rizzo says his new manager won the job though his intelligence, communication skills.

D.C. sports pumpkins

D.C. sports pumpkins

Sadly, no one wanted to pay tribute to the Wizards this year.

Mike Rizzo on Matt Williams

Mike Rizzo on Matt Williams

The Nationals general manager shared his first public thoughts about the team’s new hire.

Nats’ early 2014 World Series odds

Nats’ early 2014 World Series odds

The Nats are tied with the Cardinals and Red Sox as 10-to-1 favorites to win the 2014 World Series, just behind the Dodgers and Tigers.

Knorr to return

Knorr to return

Randy Knorr, the players’ choice to succeed Davey Johnson, will remain on board and serve as Matt Williams’s bench coach.

Nats name Williams manager

Nats name Williams manager

The Nationals officially made Matt Williams their manager.

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Bedlam in Boston

Bedlam in Boston

Red Sox fans rejoice as their beloved baseball team wins the World Series title at home for the first time since 1918.

Welcome to the offseason

Welcome to the offseason

With the Red Sox’ World Series victory, the Nationals can spring back into action and the business of the offseason.

Rafael Soriano is in the air force

Rafael Soriano is in the air force

Soriano is a first lieutenant and a pitching coach for the Dominican Air Force baseball team.

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Red Sox should be safe at home

Red Sox should be safe at home

COLUMN | Recent history says the home team in Games 6 and 7 in the World Series has a huge advantage.

Red Sox head for home with a 3-2 lead

Red Sox head for home with a 3-2 lead

David Ortiz has three hits, including a run-scoring double, left, and ace left-hander Jon Lester beats St. Louis for the second time in this series.

Nats GM Rizzo relies on instincts

Nats GM Rizzo relies on instincts

The Nationals’ hiring of Matt Williams shows, again, that this is Mike Rizzo’s franchise.

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Gomes: Muscle, but he’s also all heart

Gomes: Muscle, but he’s also all heart

COLUMN | The Red Sox outfielder is batty about baseball and an unlikely hero for his homer in Game 4.

Red Sox pick one off in St. Louis

Red Sox pick one off in St. Louis

Jonny Gomes makes his first hit of the World Series count, a three-run homer, tying it at two games apiece.

Hurting Craig is good to go

Hurting Craig is good to go

After scoring winning run in Game 3, St. Louis slugger is nursing a foot injury and doesn’t start Game 4.

Analyzing pitchers in the World Series

Analyzing pitchers in the World Series

After three games, a look back and forward at the pitching matchups.

World Series 2013: The Red Sox are in serious trouble

World Series 2013: The Red Sox are in serious trouble

The Cardinals have a 2-1 series lead and the Red Sox send Clay Buchholz to the mound in Game 4.

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