Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Do you know those devices attached to tripods around the batting cages and pitcher’s mounds? Those are the tools that have transformed the game in what Jayson Werth once said was a sign that the “super nerds” were taking over. … Continue reading →

Happy New Year, and we can finally say “last season” and “last year” when we refer to the 2023 season. In some aspects, it was a forgettable season for the Washington Nationals — and in others — there were positives … Continue reading →

“Maybe Tomorrow” was a song in a movie, and when you cannot control a situation, you just hope that maybe tomorrow was worth the waiting for what you were waiting for. There was a riddle in the newest Mission Impossible … Continue reading →

The holidays have passed, and we are now talking about 2024, and the opening of Spring Training camps. There are still 79 free agent position players unsigned with positive WAR projections per FanGraphs. In addition, there are 86 free agent … Continue reading →

On Christmas, we are taught to believe. The angelic benediction on this day is supposed to refer to everyone’s good will towards humanity. Love each other. May these times bring peace and happiness. Sure, you are here to talk baseball. … Continue reading →

You would think the Los Angeles Dodgers would be the odds-on favorite for the best record in baseball — but not so fast. Even with three former MVPs on their roster plus the addition of the 25 year old, Yoshinobu … Continue reading →

Start the countdown. We are 11 days from the calendar turning to the year 2024, and 99 days until the Washington Nationals play in Cincinnati for Opening Day. But what about the roster? It just feels like it is missing … Continue reading →

All signs point to a sudden truce between the MASN owners after the lawsuits came to a conclusion in favor of the Washington Nationals. While neither side was happy with the final numbers — they seemed to meet in the … Continue reading →

Get ready for four-days of top prospect baseball when all teams will showcase top prospect games with the inaugural SPRING BREAKOUT held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus league stadiums. The Washington Nationals and New York Mets Spring Breakout … Continue reading →