Category Archives: Harper

The Nats alumni appearing in the NLCS/ALCS could have included Bryce Harper

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Andrew Lang

Last year Brad Peacock saved Game 3 of the World Series with a nasty slider for his Astros team. He was the bullpen star beating the Los Angeles Dodgers for the World Series championship. This postseason so far, Peacock was … Continue reading →

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Nationals guarantee themselves for the 7th year in a row — no losing seasons! Bryce Harper got plenty of applause!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

With today’s 9-3 win to sweep the Marlins in this series, the Washington Nationals have at least guaranteed that they cannot have a losing season. The last losing season for the Nationals was back in 2011 when they finished at … Continue reading →

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Bryce, you had us at “Hello” and we’re wondering about our future together….

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

The kid was 17-years-old when he was drafted in 2010 at #1 overall by the Washington Nationals. Bryce Harper a.k.a.  “Baseball’s Chosen One” met those expectations in 2015 when he won the MVP award. If you think of a baseball contract … Continue reading →

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“We’ll see if I’m in those plans [for the Nats future]” — Bryce Harper

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

Yesterday, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper appeared on MLB Network with Alexa Datt and they had a chat about his 2018 season. Harper was asked this question, “Right now you’re playing alongside what the Nationals would consider the ‘Dream Team’ … Continue reading →

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Remembering Gio during his Nationals’ years!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

We all have our Gio stories: some personal, some public; some good, some bad, some “please don’t remind me.” Here are mine. His 2012 regular season, along with many other Nationals, was one for the ages. He was part of … Continue reading →

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“Bryce Harper is not going anywhere”….for now!

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

General Manager Mike Rizzo was kind enough to send a 10-word press statement on Tuesday: “Bryce is not going anywhere. I believe in this team.” That statement from Rizzo was in response to trade rumors. While the statement was brief, … Continue reading →

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Multiple opinions on Bryce Harper’s future after his magical night in HR Derby in DC

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On Monday night, Nationals fans fell back in love with Bryce Harper who is the soon-to-be free agent slugger mired in a protracted funk for months for the Washington Nationals. Harper made his adopted city proud as he put on … Continue reading →

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4th 18-gamer: Good News and Bad News, Mostly Bad News

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Section222

For previous 18 gamers, click here.  And apologies for the tardiness of this post. Life intervenes sometimes.  Plus, it was a crappy set. First the good news. Remember that asterisk (*) attached to the last 18-gamer? It’s gone. With the … 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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3rd 18*-gamer: A Breakout Set, Even With an Asterisk

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Section222

Click here for links to previous 18-gamers. When the umps stopped the Nats’ first scheduled game against the Yankees on May 15 because of rain, little did they know what havoc they had wreaked on my 18-gamer. With the score … Continue reading →

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