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Can you believe CBS Sports has already ranked the July 31 trade deadline candidates?

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Stan4Nats

The regular season for 28-teams gets started next week, and CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa just released a list of the 10 players he ranks as most likely to be traded at the deadline. The 8th name on that list is Josh … Continue reading →

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Clean baseball turned to slop. 18 unearned runs, base running mistakes, and wild pitches.

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Spring Training camp on the Washington Nationals side of the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches had a different vibe from past years. Players showed up early. The air you breathed felt like this was about winning now. “The future … Continue reading →

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Streaky Teams in MLB History: How Hot Runs Have Defined Past Seasons

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Stan4Nats

There’s an old saying that goes “nothing succeeds like success” – and that’s certainly true for some MLB teams. These teams find themselves in cycles of extraordinary winning streaks that redefine their seasons. The Washington Nationals would like to catch … Continue reading →

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The Best 26 SHOULD Go North

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Recent comments on Talk Nats were spot on with the reasons that Dusty Baker was so successful as a regular season manager. The month of April wasn’t for finding your footing, it was for winning games by putting your best … Continue reading →

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Just 40-days to Opening Day; Nationals came to Spring Training ready to compete!

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Four months after that photo was taken, the outfield crew looks much different even though it is the same foursome. James Wood cut off his dreadlocks, Dylan Crews cut his hair, Jacob Young added more muscle, and Alex Call rehabbed … Continue reading →

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What is CJ Abrams’ status?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Up until September 21 of 2024, CJ Abrams was active daily on posting stories on his Instagram account. Since then, nada. His agent put up a collaboration post on Abrams’ page on October 7, and then the well went dry … Continue reading →

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Jon Heyman says “156 MLB players are still waiting for deals as spring training approaches.”

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Stan4Nats

The sun rises over the Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches as hopes and dreams are encapsulated in a new season of promise. That complex is the home to the Washington Nationals’ facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 26-days, … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Canadian Fans on MLB

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Stan4Nats

When the Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals in 2005, Canada’s teams decreased by 50 percent. The Canadian love of baseball; however, is still alive and well. Maybe even enough to get a new team in Montreal when MLB expands … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Baseball Analytics: How Data is Changing the Game

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Stan4Nats

Baseball, a game steeped in tradition and history, has undergone a radical transformation over the past few decades, driven by the rise of data analytics. From rudimentary statistics to the advanced metrics of today, the evolution of baseball analytics has … Continue reading →

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MLB’s Hottest Trade Prospects: Who’s on the Move Before the 2025 Season?

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Stan4Nats

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, the trade market is buzzing with rumors. Trades can be a crucial part of shaping team rosters and can significantly impact playoff potential. But who are the hottest trade prospects this time around? Is … Continue reading →

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