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Three MLB Contenders That Should Sign Yasiel Puig

Jun 29, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

In perhaps the most unconventional, unique, and fascinating situation in the history of professional sports, Major League Baseball will hold a 60-game, fan-less 2020 regular season. After months of tedious back...

The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Washington Nationals

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 13, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The decade of the 2010s had a little bit of everything for the Washington Nationals. From rotting at the bottom of the National League East, to former number one overall draft picks Stephen Strasburg and Bryce ...

National League East X factors for 2020

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 13, 2020

Major League Baseball, National League East, Opinions & Predictions

What players can move the needle for their respective teams in the 2020 Major League Baseball season? Here are X factors for every team in the National League East. Atlanta Braves: Max Fried Concerning the Br...

Washington Nationals: Victor Robles is the Key to Another Deep Playoff Run

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 24, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Victor Robles became the forgotten man for the Washington Nationals on the road to their 2019 World Series championship. That won't be the case in 2020, as the 22-year-old is the key to the Nationals going on a...

The Washington Nationals Did a Savvy Job Remaking Their Infield

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 3, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

There's no replacing Anthony Rendon. With that said, the Washington Nationals have done a savvy job remaking their infield. The Nationals have signed five infielders this offseason: Howie Kendrick (one-year,...

The Nationals’ Long-Term Projection of Carter Kieboom Dictates Their Infield Future

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 28, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Infielder Carter Kieboom, 22, is the Washington Nationals top prospect, but his future with the team is an enigma. The organization's long-term projection of their 2016 first-round draft selection will dictate ...

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

Robbie Stratakos

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...

Five Cost-Effective Free Agent Options for the Washington Nationals

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 10, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, Howie Kendrick, Ryan Zimmerman, Daniel Hudson, Brian Dozier, and Asdrubal Cabrera, and Matt Adams are free agents. In an ideal world, the Washington Nationals keep the bulk, i...

The 2019 Washington Nationals Draw Comparisons to the 2019 Toronto Raptors

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 5, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals' road to triumph was a unique, resilient, and captivating compilation of baseball. They exorcised recurring playoff heartbreak and did so by coming back late in games and series. It'...

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto Had a Postseason for the Ages

Quinn Allen

Nov 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Washington Nationals

It's still sinking in, but the Washington Nationals are World Series champions. After barely sneaking into the playoffs as a Wild Card, they made a historic run to the Fall Classic, beating a Houston Astros tea...

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