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| Washington Nationals draftee Chris Hacopian |
Nats Snag DMV Native Hacopian (Texas A&M 2B) with No. 11 Overall Pick
Chris Hacopian has been to Nationals Park many times. Growing up in Potomac, Md., and attending Winston Churchill High School, Nationals baseball was in his backyard. The 21-year-old admired Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and, inspired by a heroic World Series run, idolized Howie Kendrick.
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| Washington Nationals (All-Star) pitcher Foster Griffin |
Nationals' Griffin Joining Wood, Abrams at All-Star Game
Foster Griffin’s comeback season continued with him being named to the 2026 All-Star Game. The 30-year-old southpaw has excelled in his return to the Major Leagues after pitching the past three seasons in Japan. Griffin is 10-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 19 starts across 110 1/3 innings.
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| Trae Young re-signed with the Washington Wizards |
Wizards Sign Trae Young
The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed guard Trae Young.
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| Khris Middleton returns to the Wizards |
Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton
The Washington Wizards announced today they have acquired forward Khris Middleton from the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade agreement that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a larger six-team deal.
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| Deandre Ayton joins the Wizards |
Wizards Acquire Deandre Ayton
The Washington Wizards announced today they acquired center Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks.
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| Dustin Hoffman & Leo Woodall (r) star in Tuner |
Rotten Tomatoes Plot: In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki's safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.
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| Tomato Bisque at Little Beast Cafe & Bistro |
Retro Review (12/30/25) For such a little (pun intended) menu, the folks at @LittleBeastCafe sure know how to please. This end-of-the-year visit featured a break from their standout pizza, but still produced near-orgasmic reactions. Great service ALWAYS, and a to-die-for Tomato Bisque (sans the Grilled Cheese) with equally lethal (in a great way) Classic Buffalo Wings. Said wings (15 bucks) are huge, crispy and chock-full of fleshy, perfectly-cooked meat inside. The buffalo sauce is just the right amount, so as not to overwhelm. A (possibly the best wings in DC.) As for the soup, it demands to be placed on the menu by its lonesome (so everyone can enjoy.) Perfect texture and flavor. A+
Grade: A+
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| William Franklyn-Miller stars in Young Washington |
Rotten Tomatoes Plot: Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. Directed by Jon Erwin.
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| Alex Ovechkin signs a one-year extension |
Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin
Stanley Cup champion and NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer returns for 22nd season, becoming the longest-tenured athlete in the history of Washington, DC sports.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Ovechkin will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.
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| New Caps Boone Jenner & Vincent Desharnais (r) |
Caps Ink Jenner, Desharnais, Holl as UFAs
Caps add trio of veteran players and some organizational depth on day one of free agency
Last week, the Caps swung a pair of big trades to land a pair of proven wingers. They got Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis last Tuesday and then engineered a sign-and-trade with Buffalo to obtain impending UFA Alex Tuch.
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| Buzz Lightyear & friend at the 34th annual Giant BBQ Battle |
Summer officially began a week ago today, but DC Outlook doesn't recognize summer until the return of the Giant Barbecue Battle. That was yesterday, and even Mother Nature agreed to lend a helping hand, defying local projections of rain and (shudder) thunderstorms. She even managed to keep the Sun under wraps clouds, which for those of us who love to attend, makes a big, BIG difference. With the weather in check, the kind folks at Giant Food took care of everything else, delighting a huge crowd with great food, giveaways and music. If you're keeping score at home, those are probably the three best things in the world. Here's our annual recap of happy faces and memories; and in case you missed Saturday's non-stop fun, the BBQ Battle returns today along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. Tickets cost only $21.20 (including tax) and can be purchased online or in person. Gates open at 11 AM and don't close until 7 PM tonight.
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| Fourth-round selection Tyus Sparks |
Caps Add Trio of Prospects on Day Two of Draft
Caps conclude 2026 NHL Draft by selecting two centers and a defenseman on Saturday in Buffalo
The 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo is in the books, and the Caps have concluded a busy and transformative week with the addition of four fresh prospects for the organization, headlined by first-round choice Oliver Suvanto, a Finnish center selected with the 18th overall choice in the Draft on Friday night.