Category Archives: Feature

“…Shrewd offseason acquisitions…” — said Nats’ Mike Rizzo

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

What a Sunday to remember with Jake Irvin dominating on the mound for his first 5.0 innings, and a blast to remember from the youngest player on the field, James Wood, who hit a 417 foot shot off of the … Continue reading →

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Four photos tell the story of a “feel good” Walk-off winner!

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Andrew Lang

From Thursday to Friday, the Washington Nationals got a do-over of sorts. With identical tie scores of 2-2 entering the 9th inning at Nationals Park, a disastrous 9th and 10th innings on Thursday went 180° on Friday to a walk-off … Continue reading →

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From Gloomy to Boom-y

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Andrew Lang

The Washington Nationals Twitter/X account posted up what they called “a painting” that looked a photo, so we used Photoshop to get us started on creating a DC Masterpiece, and then added some brushstrokes. In the center of the painting … Continue reading →

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Could the Nats pivot to the next big prospect call-up of Brady House?

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Andrew Lang

There seemed to be an assumption regarding the ordering of Washington Nationals top prospects to make their MLB debuts. As the common thinking was assumed, James Wood would be called up first, then Dylan Crews, and finally Brady House from … Continue reading →

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Less than 48-hours to the Trade Deadline

Posted on July 28, 2024 by DonH

For Washington Nationals general manager, Mike Rizzo, the trade deadline always creates opportunity. So far, he has already pulled off two trades. Before the All-Star break, Rizzo dealt Hunter Harvey to the Royals for Cayden Wallace and a Comp Round … Continue reading →

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The first Rizzo Family Foundation charity event was a star-studded, smashing success, raising over $125,000 for local kids in need!

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Andrew Lang

When Rizzo Foundation Board Member, David Jones, contacted me in early June about attending the first RizKids charity event, we immediately penciled in July 21 on our calendars and signed up immediately. This was the inaugural event that Mike and … Continue reading →

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A total flop in Queens, NYC and the Nats will be all ears on trades per a source. But first, there’s an MLB Draft!

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

First off, the MLB Draft is just over 2-days away, and that is taking center stage as the Washington Nationals enter the All-Star break. That is the main focus for general manager Mike Rizzo and his front office. But for … Continue reading →

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A Minors Monday

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Ray Wyvill

Sometimes events line up not unlike soldiers for morning Colors.  On Monday, July 1 the Nats’ faithful were treated to the inauguration of the James Wood era.  Two weeks distant would be the annual MLB Draft.  By then the top … Continue reading →

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It would take a miraculous run of wins to avoid being partial sellers at the trade deadline

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Do you think the Washington Nationals have a miraculous run in them? The team has gone 4-10 since that point in San Diego, and if they could go on a winning streak this week, as unlikely as it is, the … Continue reading →

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A 17-year-old caught James Wood’s first HR ball; His story about what happened next!

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Andrew Lang

When you sit in an outfield seat close to the field, your chance of catching a home run ball is like winning on a lotto ticket. Your odds are between slim and none in catching one. But when you do, … Continue reading →

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