Category Archives: Feature

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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The #Nats Opening Day starters and projected roster!

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Was it ever a question as to who the Washington Nationals’ Opening Day starting pitcher would be? Officially, Max Scherzer was named after today’s game to his sixth Opening Day start by manager Dave Martinez. Joining him will be 25 … Continue reading →

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A Travel Guide to Rochester, New York

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Ryan Morris

A Travel Guide to Rochester, New York by Ryan Morris  Spring training is slowly winding down, Opening day is in less than 15 days, and soon the kids will have to leave camp. If they’re not on the Nats’ 26-man … Continue reading →

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Carter Kieboom needs the luck of the Irish or the Nats need a Plan B!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

See ball, hit ball. It is the most basic message from a coach to a player holding a bat. We had avoided the Carter Kieboom storyline for an entire Spring Training until now. But we should discuss it now. Performance at … Continue reading →

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Go-ahead given for fans at Nats Park; Workers are scurrying to get ready!

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The D.C. Government gave the green light to the Washington Nationals to host fans to start the season late on Monday. While that number has been initially capped at 5,000, there is optimism that number will grow. All of a … Continue reading →

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