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The state of the Washington Nationals

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals did what you are supposed to do against the best teams in baseball … this past week. They faced the best team in baseball, the San Francisco Giants, and the best team in the American League, the … Continue reading →

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A Nats’ team with little margin for error, and a team that doesn’t handle adversity well.

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

This 2021 Washington Nationals team lacks depth and has no come-from-behind wins this season after the 6th inning. On Friday night, the team had one of their signature wins of the season, and it felt like they could achieve some … Continue reading →

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Twenty-one* to Watch in 21 (*the forensicane list)

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Forensicane

The calendar has turned to June, and with that, an adequate opportunity to study what we have in the minor league inventory. As you know from my previous columns, I dispense with the prospect rankings and their click-baiting that tell … Continue reading →

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Nats Head to Philly Looking to Switch Places in the Standings!

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Marc Goldstein

As the Washington Nationals boarded their charter plane from Atlanta to Philadelphia which was delayed a few hours due to inclement weather, there should be a feeling that had not been present for a little while: confidence. Confidence that the … Continue reading →

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Expert’s Tips on MLB Futures Odds and Games

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Marcus T

  In sports betting, anything that can be predicted, more likely, there’s a couple of odds available for you to wager on. Such odds often take as far as the following season, despite the ongoing season in its early quarter. … Continue reading →

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The illusions of grandeur on a sell-off is never a sure thing!

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a cautionary tale here about deadline trades, and the illusions of grandeur that the Washington Nationals could pull off even a deadline trade. While there are lottery picks that pan out, the last time the Nats got a … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2019 was a turning point in baseball history that almost wasn’t!

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With yesterday’s 20th win of 2021, the Washington Nationals will avoid any chance of reaching the 19-31 record this year. The Nats entered that day on May 24, 2019 with a 19-31 record. They began a weekend series with the … Continue reading →

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Where do the #Nats go from here?

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There was optimism at the end of April into the start of May when the Washington Nationals were in first place from May 1st to May 3rd. The starting pitching had been on point from April 28th until this current … Continue reading →

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Fredericksburg (G)nats is Opportunity for Next Men Up

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Forensicane

And just when you think it can’t get worse, an 0-9 start in Fredericksburg is ugly and indefensible. A 7-29 start throughout is lousy enough, and then you realize there is no payoff for tanking. At Fredericksburg, scores in the … Continue reading →

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Jordan Zimmermann announces his retirement from baseball, and still one of the greatest Nats ever!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Andrew Lang

Back in the day, the Washington Nationals were not too popular at the time Jordan Zimmermann was to make his MLB debut on April 20, 2009. The team had just come off of a season when they lost 102 games, … Continue reading →

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