Category Archives: SpringTraining

Who the heck is that guy? New faces and NRIs at #Nats spring training 2022!

The lockout is over, the time has come: It’s spring training at West Palm Beach. The Washington Nationals are welcoming back some old friends, getting to know some new additions, and, as usual, trialing more than a handful of non-roster … Continue reading

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Nelson Cruz is a luxury item; Nats make their biggest move of the winter!

Yes, technically it is still winter in atmospherical terms for another five days. While the Boys of Summer are in Spring Training, the lock-out has made the month of March a frenzy to make final pre-Opening Day roster moves. The … Continue reading

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Updated: A visitor’s guide to Spring Training in West Palm Beach (for Nationals fans)

An early look around Palm Beach County for fun during the National’s Spring Training* *Check the Web Sites listed for location, hours of operation and contact information. \ We are locals living in Palm Beach County, and Steve M. asked … Continue reading

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Spring Training camps are officially open!

For players living in the U.S., three days notice to get to Spring Training camps is much easier than those needing international flights from the Dominican Republic and especially from Venezuela.

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The Nats are stocking up on infielders!

If it looks like the Washington Nationals are stocking up on infielders, you would be right. Long gone are the days when you could pencil in Anthony Rendon on the hot corner, and Trea Turner with Howie Kendrick up the … Continue reading

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Game #24 is the #Nats Grapefruit League finale in 2021!

Today wraps up the 2021 Grapefruit League schedule for the Washington Nationals. After the game, they will head to the airport aboard their charter flight back to Washington, D.C. This finale will be with their Ballpark of the Palm Beaches’ … Continue reading

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Game #23 and we finally have MASN TV coverage!

With only two games remaining on the Grapefruit League schedule, the Nationals monopolistic television provider, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), has finally shown up to broadcast a game. Well, better late than never as they say. With the Nats ownership … Continue reading

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Game #22 is back in Port St. Lucie to face the Mets one more time before Opening Day!

One last trip to Port St. Lucie for the 2021 Grapefruit League season for the Washington Nationals against the Mets, and these teams will face each other in six days in a much different setting for Opening Day. The Nats … Continue reading

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What’s left to be decided at #Nats spring training camp?

There’s just three Grapefruit League games remaining on the Washington Nationals’ schedule before they head north. Opening Day is less than a week away. We’ve talked a lot about spring training stats, but we know that on Opening Day, everyone … Continue reading

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Game #21 and #Nats go with the opener!

Once again the Washington Nationals are traveling that 14-mile road trip to the north to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium which is the Spring Training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals jointly. They are part of the four team configuration … Continue reading

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