Category Archives: Analysis

Thoughts of Nats’ Spring Training nearing the halfway mark!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When you are a rebuilding team with a strong farm system like the Washington Nationals, most of the future is being seen in the Minor League side of camp. But general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez must build … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals News and Links:

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Some Washington Nationals’ press from around the national media with links to some articles. 

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Talk Nats 2023 Season Positional Preview – Catcher

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading →

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Split-squad games today will feature some prospects!

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is one of those very busy days of baseball as we have not one, but two simultaneous games being played today in Grapefruit League split-squad action starting just minutes apart for the Washington Nationals.

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Meet the divsional rivals: Recaping the offseasons for the NL East

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Meet the divisional rivals: Recapping the offseasons for the N.L. East The Nationals don’t have a high chance to win the division, but is it possible? There’s no question that a lot of things have to break in the Nats … Continue reading →

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In total, 65 players are participating in big league camp for the Nats! But it’s the top prospects getting most of the buzz!

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The plan was for 66 full participants in the Washington Nationals‘ big league camp as of today when position players officially must arrive, but Stephen Strasburg‘s latest injury will have him as an excused “no-show” on the list to go … Continue reading →

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Continual improvement and offseason work counts for a lot!

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Every offseason, you hope that some of your pitchers would work on their repertoires and come into camp with improvements. Washington Nationals‘ fans were spoiled by Max Scherzer. He was the hardest working player the Nats had, and he was … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats field guide to 2023 spring training

Posted on February 15, 2023 by SaoMagnifico

At last, 2023 spring training is upon us! The birds are singing in West Palm Beach, and soon the air will be filled with the glorious sounds of bat hitting ball and ball hitting mitt. It’s time once again for … Continue reading →

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Ownership and the priorities as we move forward for the Nats.

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After the shocking news of the passing of Ted Lerner on Sunday at the age of 97, it sets the stage for more uncertainty going forward with the team’s ownership. What happens next is anyone’s guess, but Mark Lerner was … Continue reading →

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As we learn the passing of Nationals’ first owner Ted Lerner, we look back at the history and moving forward

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We had to do a quick edit as we learned of the passing of Ted Lerner at the age of 97. Lerner was the first owner of the Washington Nationals in mid-2006, taking over the franchise from MLB as the … Continue reading →

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