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What the Nationals taught me about gratitude

Sep 28, 2016

After the end of the Washington Nationals' drama- and disappointment-laden 2015 season, I promised myself that whatever happened in 2016, I would simply be grateful for a winning season. That, of course, was an...

The Making of a Nationals Die-Hard

Alex Yalen

Jul 7, 2016

Features, Washington Nationals

I went home last weekend to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary. It was a great party, in a loving, warm house, in a quiet suburb of Washington. I couldn't help but reflect on how our home is dotted with bas...

Five Takeaways from the Washington Nationals-New York Mets Series

Alex Yalen

May 22, 2016

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Washington Nationals

Jayson Werth looks good hitting second, and the Nationals offense remains an enigma Werth has a lot to offer as a hitter, even if his low batting average doesn’t yet show it. He admitted he preferred hitting...

Should the Nationals trade Michael Taylor?

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 4, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Michael Taylor was not supposed to be in the everyday lineup for the Washington Nationals in 2015. The 24-year-old center fielder was supposed to spend the whole year in Triple-A, continuing his development as ...

The Phillies Should Make Jason Heyward an Offer he can’t Refuse

Joshua Sadlock

Nov 30, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

As the market for Jason Heyward sorts itself out, all of the big spenders are expected to be involved. No one would be surprised if the 26-year-old Gold Glover re-signs with the St. Louis Cardinals or signs wit...

Who Will Lead Off for the 2016 Nationals?

Alex Yalen

Nov 24, 2015

Features, Headlines, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Center-fielder Denard Span and the Washington Nationals are sure to part ways this offseason; the team didn't even extend the 32-year-old a qualifying offer. This separation leaves both parties with question...

Could The Nationals Be Turning It Around?

Josh Eastern

Aug 26, 2015

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Coming into 2015, the Washington Nationals were the one team that nearly everyone thought was going to make the playoffs. They were in a so called "weak" NL East division and they were far and away better than ...

Washington Nationals get what they really need at deadline — health

Joshua Sadlock

Jul 31, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals made a big, headline grabbing type of move earlier this week, trading for Philadelphia Phillies' closer Jonathan Papelbon. The move gives the Nationals arguably the best one-two punch f...

The Dilemma Of Rooting For Bryce Harper

Gabriel Bogart

May 28, 2015

Features, National League, National League East, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

So, I've never met Bryce Harper in person, but everything I've heard is that he's a big jerk. And why not, he's been coddled and spoiled as a star athlete heir to a throne before he could drive without adult su...

Jayson Werth out two months due to wrist fractures

Daniel Sherriff

May 28, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Injuries

The Washington Nationals have experienced another significant injury to their starting lineup. After losing right-hander Doug Fister to a flexor strain in his right forearm, they have now lost a huge bat in the...

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