Category Archives: Feature

Baseball and good music are now intertwined for Evan Pittman

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Erika C.

Maybe we have Hollywood to thank for today’s version of walk-up/walk-out music. It was 1989 when the film “Major League” became a hit with baseball fans as Charlie Sheen’s character Ricky Vaughn emerged to “Wild Thing.” Now you have music … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature | Leave a comment

Baseball and Orion

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Ray Wyvill

Few things state winter more strongly than the sight of the powerful constellation Orion the Hunter situated squarely in the southern night sky after dusk.   He is the de facto lord of the long nights.  Like all rulers his time … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Second (rainy) Day in West Palm Beach on Friday; There is a #Nats baseball game on Saturday night!

Posted on February 22, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

Unlike the wimpy Mets, the Nationals worked out Friday in the rain. It was also MLB Network 30-Clubs-In-30-Days at the complex and you can see the tripod setup with lighting. Here’s a shot of the glove layout beside the Nationals … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

First 24 hours in West Palm Beach

Posted on February 21, 2020 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We got here mid-afternoon on Wednesday before the team was readying for the FITTEAM Ballpark season ticket holder event: plenty of time to leisurely shop the team store completely by ourselves . . . and get a great photo of … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

The parade had marching bands, trolleys with players, Davey with the metal, and Mike Rizzo with the belt and victory cigar!

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It was a legit World Series parade for the Washington Nationals that the city of West Palm Beach, Florida produced last night down on Clemantis Street in downtown. Almost all of the players were there to the surprise of many … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature | Leave a comment

The Nats Opening Day roster will look very different in the infield and bullpen! Fangraphs projects major regression in the rotation!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As position players arrive at the Washington Nationals spring training facility in West Palm Beach, the count today should be 62-players in big league camp this year. There is always the remote possibility that another move(s) could be made. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

MLB Network ranks five Nats in their Top 100 including 3 in the Top 20!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Andrew Lang

JUAN SOTO ranked 11TH, MAX SCHERZER ranked 14TH and STEPHEN STRASBURG ranked 20TH ON MLB Network’s top player rankings! As we know, the Washington Nationals are loaded with superstar players and emerging stars. Juan Soto has moved up to No. … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature | Leave a comment

Who the heck is that guy? — 2020 edition! New faces at #Nats spring training

Posted on February 12, 2020 by SaoMagnifico

It’s here! It’s finally here! As pitchers and catchers and coaches descend on West Palm Beach this week, the long, dark winter is finally coming to an end and baseball season is about to begin.

Posted in Feature, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Nats News & Notes | Spring Training camp opens! Nats Promo Schedule, Manfred ideas for the future

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The media will be in full force at the World Champion spring training home of the Washington Nationals for the wrong reasons. They are there to cover the Houston Astros cheating scandal on the other side of the FITTEAM Ballpark … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Fangraphs first 2020 standings has Nats in first in NL East at 87 1/2 wins; Nats got an A- for their offseason from Bowden!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As the offseason for the Washington Nationals officially ends at midnight tomorrow, the pre-season begins as pitchers and catchers officially report to the Spring Training facility at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment