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Stephen Strasburg Went From MLB’s Forgotten Star to One of its Highest-Paid Players

Dec 12, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

One year ago Stephen Strasburg was Major League Baseball's forgotten star. Now he's one of the highest-paid players in the sport. Strasburg re-signed with the Washington Nationals, whom he has spent the enti...

Nationals Need Bounce-Back Seasons From Strasburg, Turner to Contend

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 2, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have the talent to contend for the National League Pennant this season, and their underwhelming 1-2 start doesn't change that. At the same time, if they're going to do as such, they wil...

The D-Backs Have Something to Prove Against Stephen Strasburg on Friday

Joe Jacquez

Apr 27, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks offense has struggled against power pitchers this season, and they will square off with Stephen Strasburg on Friday night in Washington D.C. A lot has gone the Arizona Diamondbacks' wa...

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...

Stephen Strasburg Lands on DL With Upper Back Strain

Tyler Milliken

Jun 26, 2016

Headlines, Injuries, Washington Nationals

According to Dan Kolko of MASN, Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has landed on the 15-day disabled list with an upper back strain. He sustained the injury during a weightlifting mishap last week, ...

The Curious Case of Michael Pineda

Jesse Foster

Jun 7, 2016

Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have not been very good this season. Their lack of success has a lot to do with their lackluster offense, but Michael Pineda's struggles this season have also played a significant role. Pin...

Who Is Able To Defeat Jake Arrieta?

Nick Schaeflein

Jun 3, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

Is anyone able to defeat Jake Arrieta? If you follow the Chicago Cubs, after Arrieta's start Tuesday night, you may be aware that one streak did come to an end. After 23 straight starts in which Arrieta took th...

Notes on Strasburg: Reflections from a Nationals Fan

Alex Yalen

May 11, 2016

Headlines, National League, National League East, Washington Nationals

The Stephen Strasburg signing has brought me a level of pure joy that I largely no longer expect from sports, at least the business side of sports, which seems largely governed by self-serving press statement...

Nationals, Strasburg Agree to Contract Extension

Josey Curtis

May 10, 2016

Contract, National League East, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals and right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract extension on Monday. The Nationals have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday afte...

Five Takeaways from the Nationals/Cardinals Series

Alex Yalen

May 3, 2016

National League Central, National League East, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals

Washington did not enter the St. Louis series on a high note. The offense hadn't plated a run in 20-ish innings and the club had just been swept by the rebuilding Phillies (although, in fairness to Philadelphia...

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