Author Archives: Andrew Lang

Kyle Finnegan said “YES.” So I guess Mike Rizzo went to Jared. IYKYK

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Rizzo appeared on MLB Network Radio yesterday and said he was waiting for Finnegan to say “yes,” and that it “takes two to tango.” Rarely do you non-tender a player, and get him back months later as a free agent. … Continue reading →

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The Nats’ new infield on the corners and the effect on total defense on pitching!

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals are returning their middle infield of shortstop CJ Abrams and second baseman Luis García Jr., and have replaced their corner infielders. Per manager Dave Martinez‘s request at the Winter Meetings, he was hoping that general manager Mike … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #2 本日1回目の小笠原慎之介情報！ ナショナルズ球団に！

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Did you expect to see Shinnosuke Ogasawara pitching on the second game of Spring Training with basically the Opening Day lineup behind him? With the exception of James Wood nursing the mild tendonitis in his quadricep, every other part of … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #1 – Opening Day at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Year 20 for Washington Nationals baseball. We have semi-real baseball today as it is Opening Day for these Nationals in their first Spring Training game today of the 2025 season. The team opens up their Grapefruit League schedule against the … Continue reading →

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A sneak-peek at next season on what could be!

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Remember the great summer of 2017 when The Rockettes were dancing behind Dusty Baker‘s first place Washington Nationals on top of their dugout on July 4th? The Nats beat the Mets the night before on a walk-off winner to take … Continue reading →

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The new Moneyball: Analytics showed that you can improve all pitching by upgrading defense for less money than signing aces!

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Andrew Lang

“Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.” — Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant You will never lose a game in any sport if the other team does not score, right? In baseball, that is known as a shutout. Usually those come in the … Continue reading →

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Best news so far is that CJ Abrams looks like a new man! Defense was a major focus for CJ over the winter!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Greatness is a process. CJ Abrams is embracing that on-and-off the field. Wakeup calls resonate in many different forms. Abrams answered the call. A source told us that Abrams did not go close to a casino during the offseason. His … Continue reading →

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Spring Training camp officially opens for the Nationals! Over a dozen Nats’ alumni will appear at camp!

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Andrew Lang

It is official. The CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches is open for pitchers/catchers to report. While today will be about checking in and getting physicals, pitchers will start in their rotating bullpen sessions across the mounds that had those … Continue reading →

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Looking at the 2024 season, the offseason, and the future for the Washington Nationals!

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Andrew Lang

Unless you missed the memo, Spring Training camp opens tomorrow for the Washington Nationals. That officially ends the offseason which finished with massive turnover from the 2024 roster of players. If we look at players who provided no positive WAR … Continue reading →

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As the Super Bowl ends, baseball season begins!

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Andrew Lang

While it is definitely still winter in Washington, D.C., the air feels like spring time in West Palm Beach, Florida. When Super Bowl LIX ends, the baseball season unofficially begins. This is the final weekend before the Washington Nationals open … Continue reading →

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