Category Archives: Feature

It’s 2021 and we still can’t shake 2020 from the reality!

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

All of the past was going to be left in the past on Opening Day as 5,000 fans were supposed to be the representative core to cheer a re-raising of the 2019 World Series banner. A tradition with World Series … Continue reading →

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COVID S.N.A.F.U. to begin the season puts the #Nats in a tough spot!

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

If you thought COVID-19 was behind us, we got the stark reminder and a jolt of reality that it is not. Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed yesterday that one player (not identified) had tested positive for COVID, and … Continue reading →

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First pitch on Opening Day is hours away and tainted by a positive COVID test!

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Welcome to Opening Day 2021! The celebration was somewhat muted after general manager Mike Rizzo addressed the media and informed them that one player tested positive for COVID-19 and four other players and one staff member will be held-out after … Continue reading →

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Mary Beth Koeth got numerous shots off of Juan Soto

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While Jeff Passan’s keyboard clicked off 5,902 words for his ESPN cover story of  Juan Soto, you must appreciate every part of what went into this piece. Titled, “WELCOME TO JUAN SOTO’S MLB” with the kicker, “No one owns the batter’s … Continue reading →

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Looking at the #Nats 26-man roster  – The Sum Greater than the Parts. But, Nice Parts!

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Forensicane

With respect to the Washington Nationals final roster, I’m almost surprised with how un-surprising things have turned out. General Manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez will formally post up their Opening Day roster shortly, and we should probably see … Continue reading →

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A Distant Gaze

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Ray Wyvill

Baseball Lifers have The Look.   Years of seeing out upon the diamonds with a distant gaze produces a common appearance to the men that inhabit the dugouts.  Endless hours of absorbing the sights of the game, calculating a next move, … Continue reading →

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The Nationals could have MLB’s best outfield

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Ryan Morris

Outfields are made up of a trio of players. AJ Pollock, Mookie Betts, and Cody Bellinger. Marcell Ozuna, Cristian Pache, and Ronald Acuna Jr. Those names may come to mind when prompted with the question, what team has the best … Continue reading →

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The Kieboom gamble did not payout as he is optioned to Triple-A

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While Nationals Park is ready for the 5,000 fans who are allowed to attend on Opening Day, the Washington Nationals’ roster is not ready. It still feels like a work in progress. What general manager Mike Rizzo envisioned back in … Continue reading →

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Spring Training stats often mean nothing; Sometimes they mean something!

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On February 28, the Nats opened their 2021 Spring Training with a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Calling the game on KMOX was former Cardinals’ centerfielder Jim Edmonds. He was particularly critical of Josh Bell‘s swing which he said … Continue reading →

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Some notes from Dr. Faucett on current #Nats injuries!

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

Ten days ago, we had an update on the current state of Washington Nationals injuries after Stephen Strasburg injured his calf muscle. He is set to pitch today and says that he is good to go. Jon Lester had surgery … Continue reading →

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