Category Archives: Feature

OD 2023 Part 2: A Different Direction

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Ray Wyvill

A continuation from Part I. The RSN boon that fueled MLBs rapid influx of cash was starting to peter out over this past winter.  This wasn’t the result of anything nefarious.  Rather, technology changed.  Something called “Streaming” had grown past … Continue reading →

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A Different Opening Day

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Ray Wyvill

Part 1 of 2 For the briefest of moments in March the earth is oriented such that the Sun is directly above the celestial equator as it heads north.  The Vernal Equinox brings with it a full entourage of promises … Continue reading →

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Third Base

Posted on March 26, 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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Thoughts and Notes around the Washington Nationals as Opening Day is just 5 days away!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals 2023 season officially kicks off in five days. The Nationals are building from the ground up in what general manager Mike Rizzo has called a quick rebuild or a reboot. He has shipped away three stars from … Continue reading →

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Patrick Corbin named opening day starter

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Today was the day that Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez has finally announced who will take the mound on Opening Day. Nationals’ southpaw Patrick Corbin has been named the Opening Day starter for back-to-back years.

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MLB Pipeline joins Baseball America in ranking the Washington Nationals in the Top-10 farm systems!

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Our general manager Mike Rizzo might say he doesn’t care about prospect rankings, but when things are good like a Top-10 ranking you take it. MLB Pipeline ranked the Nats’ farm system today at №10 to go with Baseball America’s … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals’ Roster Begins to Take Shape With Latest Round of Cuts

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals continue to trim their roster as Opening Day is nine days away. Washington’s management has optioned OF Stone Garrett and Jose Ferrer to Triple-A Rochester. Both of them were considered strong possibilities for the roster just a … Continue reading →

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NY Court of Appeals MASN vs. Nationals Archive

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Power Boater

On February 14, 2022 the Orioles appealed the Nationals win in the MASN case over the disputed fees for the Nats TV rights, and on March 14, 2023 the case was heard by the NY Court of Appeals. Thirteen months … Continue reading →

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Shortstop

Posted on March 19, 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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Mike Rizzo announces Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The news that was expected on Cade Cavalli‘s elbow was realized this morning when Nationals’ general manager, Mike Rizzo, announced that the right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery. The prospect suffered a grade 3 UCL sprain during his … Continue reading →

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