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MacKenzie Gore was the Ace of Aces yesterday

Gore’s Opening Day domination set a personal record for him while also setting the best Opening Day starting pitching performance in Nationals’ history! Now you see it — now you don’t. Yesterday on Opening Day, MacKenzie Gore was performing illusions … Continue reading

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Did Robert Hassell III get unintentionally blocked?

In August of 2023, the Washington Nationals promoted that year’s №2 overall draft pick Dylan Crews to Double-A Harrisburg after just 62 at-bats in Single-A Fredericksburg. That promotion set into motion a Harrisburg outfield of Crews, Robert Hassell III and James Wood. … Continue reading

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The future is now, and others want to join that future!

The Washington Nationals have a new marketing slogan, Next Gen Natitude that is part of an advertising campaign. That aligns closely with the buzz in camp among the players and management’s, “The future is now.” Spring Training has been the … Continue reading

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Tulane –> 20th round draft pick –>White Sox minor leagues –> Indy Baseball –> Nats’ minor leagues –>Fall Instructs –> Arizona Fall League –> ?

Many pro players scrambled for jobs a year ago when the rules changed, and teams could only carry 165 players across their minor league system. One of those players who was cut a year ago was RHP Chase Solesky. No … Continue reading

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Buzz around Nats’ camp is that the future is now!

From the long winter in Washington, D.C., baseball fans can vicariously enjoy what their favorite baseball players are feeling in the sunshine at Spring Training. This is the time for dreaming about the future. A time of hope. Each team … Continue reading

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BASEBALL’S IMPORTANCE TO OUR CIVILIZATION 

In the heart of America, amidst the sprawling fields of dreams, lies a game that has woven itself into the very fabric of our civilization — baseball. More than just a sport, baseball is a timeless tapestry of stories, a … Continue reading

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The Best 26 SHOULD Go North

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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THE DAWN OF HOPE 

The crisp air of spring training hung heavy with anticipation. 2025 has become a year of whispers, of “what ifs,” for the Washington Nationals. Last year, the corner lockers at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches were nicknamed “Hope Row” … 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!

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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NatsJack stayed positive!

Sadly, we lost a great one when Jack Tavenner passed away recently at the age of 77. Known to his baseball friends as NatsJack, he was a Washington Senators’ fan from the time he grew up in Northern Virginia. He … Continue reading

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