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Nationals: Howie Kendrick Keeps Chugging Along

May 30, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

When you thought of who would lead, or represent the Washington Nationals this season, Howie Kendrick likely didn't pop into your head. He was coming off an injury-riddled 2018 campaign that saw his season end ...

Bryce Harper: Average Player?

Jeremy Frank

Dec 2, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, Statistics, Washington Nationals

If I had to make a list of the most interesting players in baseball, Bryce Harper would be near the top. A year ago, Harper was a complete stud. He led the National League with 42 home runs, a 1.109 OPS, and wa...

My Night with Max

Ryan Morris

May 12, 2016

Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Growing up, we tend to look to athletes as role models. Sometimes, if our fathers are emotionally unavailable, we are still looking for those role models well into our twenties. So when the Tigers acquired r...

Washington Nationals: Five Things We Learned During Opening Week

Alex Yalen

Apr 12, 2016

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

The Nationals offense looks serious. It says a lot about this Nationals club that even with an explosive playmaker like Ben Revere on the 15-day disabled list, the offense still looks like a major strength. ...

The Best and Worst Deals from the 2015 Trade Deadline

Patrick Flowers

Feb 5, 2016

American League, Major League Baseball, National League, Transactions

Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America Every year after the All-Star break in late July, the rumors begin to swirl around the league regarding moves that are going to be made leading up to Major League Bas...

Jays Pull from Outfield depth to Add to Thin Bullpen

Drew Cameron

Jan 9, 2016

Headlines, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions, Washington Nationals

Earlier in the winter I predicted that the Toronto Blue Jays would trade either an outfielder or first baseman/designated hitter in order to acquire more pitching depth. This prediction has somewhat come to fru...

Scherzer is showing his worth

Tyler Fiedler

Jun 22, 2015

Features, Headlines, National League East, Washington Nationals

When the Washington Nationals signed Max Scherzer to a seven-year, $210 million contract, people were up in arms about how absurd the contract was and how undeserving Scherzer was. Scherzer is a very good pitch...

Report: Nationals, Reds have discussed Aroldis Chapman trade

Daniel Sherriff

Jun 13, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Rumors

Rumors regarding the Cincinnati Reds have been pretty quiet for a few weeks now. It seems unwritten that they'll be making some trades but nothing concrete has come up until now. They have apparently discusse...

Washington Nationals Sign Rich Hill To Minor-League Deal

Max Wildstein

Feb 27, 2015

Contract, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with left-handed relief pitcher Rich Hill on a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training, the team announced. The 34-year-old lef...

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