Bryce Harper remains, but Nationals have uphill climb to playoffs

CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down how players and teams fared at the MLB trade deadline. USA TODAY In deciding to focus on making the playoffs, the Nationals chose not to trade Bryce Harper, who’s a free agent at the end of the season.(Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports) While their two main NL East competitors made significant additions at Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Washington Nationals chose not to deal star outfielder Bryce Harper and made only one minor move. While general manager Mike Rizzo said a few…

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3-time major champ Wawrinka out in 1st round at Washington

AP Published 2:42 p.m. ET July 31, 2018 | Updated 9:52 p.m. ET July 31, 2018 Lukas Lacko of Slovakia speaks with chair umpire Mohamed Fitouhi during a challenge in his match against Denis Kudla during the first round of the Citi Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)(Photo: The Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka made another quick exit at the Citi Open, losing 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3) to Donald Young in the first round of the hard-court tournament…

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3-time major champ Wawrinka out in 1st round at Washington

AP Published 2:42 p.m. ET July 31, 2018 | Updated 9:52 p.m. ET July 31, 2018 Lukas Lacko of Slovakia speaks with chair umpire Mohamed Fitouhi during a challenge in his match against Denis Kudla during the first round of the Citi Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)(Photo: The Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka made another quick exit at the Citi Open, losing 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3) to Donald Young in the first round of the hard-court tournament…

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