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The Washington Nationals’ Spirited Finale and a Season of Growth

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Stan4Nats

As the curtains fell on the 2024 MLB regular season, the Washington Nationals took the field at Nationals Park with the drive and determination that were characteristic of a team undergoing a profound transformation. Their final game of the 2024 … Continue reading →

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The Nats’ Starting Pitcher Conundrum

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Drew Scott

The Washington Nationals finished 2024 with some surprise reinforcements at Starting Pitcher. Going into 2024, the Nats were reasonably sure MacKenzie Gore, Jake Irvin and Josiah Gray were going to be a part of the rotation going forward. They had … Continue reading →

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The Seventh-Inning Stretch: A Rich History

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Grant Cole

The seventh-inning stretch, a beloved tradition in baseball, involves fans standing up and stretching their legs during the seventh inning of a game. While this practice seems commonplace today, its origins are shrouded in a bit of mystery.

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The Thrill of the Game

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Grant Cole

Baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s a feeling. The Washington Nationals will soon win more games than not. Walking into that ballpark with a feeling you can win is important for fans. But it is more than that. When I … Continue reading →

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The balance of defense and offense on the Nats’ roster

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As we discussed a few days ago, if the Washington Nationals pitched to their Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) as their ERA, they would be in the postseason. That did not happen, so let’s talk reality. What we know is that WAR and … Continue reading →

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A Love Affair Down Under: Why the Australian Baseball League Captivates Hearts

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Grant Cole

As an American living thousands of miles away in Alexandria, Virginia, my heart has found an unexpected home in the Australian Baseball League (ABL). It’s a love affair that began with a simple curiosity — and has blossomed into a … Continue reading →

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Four bad stretches, leadership, and the adult in the room

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals season was projected by the experts to be worse than last year. But the team was built to be better than those projections. The starting pitching took an early blow when Josiah Gray‘s season was really over … Continue reading →

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The Washington Nationals fans are the best!

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There was a fear that I had regarding a touchy situation that the Washington Nationals fans might boo Patrick Corbin off the stage. After polling people via DMs where they could give their thoughts privately, about two-thirds (66.7 percent) felt … Continue reading →

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The value of 1-run and the little things: Part 27

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Yes, you can win games by a score of 1-0 as the Royals showed last night. The Nationals went into the top of the 10th inning last night in a 0-0 tie, and lost after an error on a ball … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Triumphs: The Cleveland Guardians’ Charge to the AL Central Title

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Stan4Nats

Photo  Credit The Cleveland Guardians have punched their ticket to the 2024 MLB playoffs, marking a season that defied expectations from day one. One reason to watch them was the addition of Lane Thomas who the Guardians acquired in a … Continue reading →

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