Category Archives: Feature

The Nationals organist exists!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We cashed in some Red Carpet Reward points for a visit with the Nationals Park organist.  It was well worth it.  The view from his perch is spectacular, although it is a long way up.  We had a nice view of approaching weather … Continue reading →

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An Odd Profession

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Ray Wyvill

We look at the various professions across the landscape with a mixture of acknowledgement and respect.  A Physician papers the walls with certificates and diplomas.  That age-old practice isn’t there for the Doc’s ego.  It’s to impress upon you that … Continue reading →

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A big #Nats win to wrap up a tough week 

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Jacob Diament

The tendency after a huge win such as last night is to oversell the positives and assume that the negatives that were all there until the 5th inning are fixed. As they say things are never quite as good or as bad … Continue reading →

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Mercenary Territory

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Ray Wyvill

The baseball world lost an iconic figure this month.  Red Schoendienst was a veritable institution.  His Hall of Fame career is inseparable from the image of him as the life-long St. Louis Cardinal.  We tend to think of old revered … Continue reading →

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Two great brands, Adidas & Topps, collaborate for cleat bling-swag!

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you snooze, you lose on these limited edition beauties from Adidas and Topps. The sneakers sold-out in one day and the cleats are flying off the shelves.  Not only will you see more of your Nats speed guys in … Continue reading →

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Changes in ownership; Changes in strategy? #Nats

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Last week, the Washington Nationals managing member of ownership was approved to transfer within the Lerner family. It was voted unanimously by Major League Baseball’s twenty-nine other owners to pass the top spot from the 92-year-old Ted Lerner to his … Continue reading →

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A weekend recap for the #Nats

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Jacob Diament

A series to raise your blood pressure north of the border. 1) You checked the Jays record on Friday afternoon, their batting averages, their home run totals, their pitchers ERA’s knowing Max is pitching one of the games and you … Continue reading →

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Tim Cate will soon be a top Washington Nationals’ prospect!

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

While it was no secret that the Nationals were targeting Mason Denaburg with their first pick, the Tim Cate pick in the second round was not a certainty because the Yankees and Red Sox were picking right before the Nationals. … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper celebrates Father’s Day in style honoring his dad Ron Harper!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For several years now, Major League baseball has been honoring fathers on Father’s Day with special apparel like the baby-blue caps and the blue ribbons attached to the jerseys. Bryce Harper has “POPS” tattooed on the inside of his right … Continue reading →

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The Little Presidents make their debut at Nationals Park!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The last time we visited with “The Little Presidents”, they were visiting sick children at INOVA Children’s Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. We were told that the Nationals invited them for a visit to Nationals Park and they came through on … Continue reading →

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