Author Archives: Ben Belford-Peltzman

Series preview: Nationals vs. Angels

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

After splitting a four-game set with the Rockies, the Washington Nationals will stay out west as they prepare to face-off with the Angels. The Nationals had a strong showing in Colorado, thanks to solid performances from Stone Garrett and Mackenzie … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals thoughts and notes, One Week Through the Regular Season.

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Victor with a hot start; There haven’t been many Nationals hitters who have stood out to begin this season; many haven’t made strides from last season. That’s part of why the Nationals are 2-6 after the first week (and a … Continue reading →

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Series preview: Nationals vs. Rockies

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals will be on the road for the first time in 2023, as they look to start a seven-game road trip on a high note. The team is in Denver where they will play four games against the … Continue reading →

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Third Base

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Notes around the Washington Nationals as Opening Day is just 5 days away!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals 2023 season officially kicks off in five days. The Nationals are building from the ground up in what general manager Mike Rizzo has called a quick rebuild or a reboot. He has shipped away three stars from … Continue reading →

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Patrick Corbin named opening day starter

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Today was the day that Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez has finally announced who will take the mound on Opening Day. Nationals’ southpaw Patrick Corbin has been named the Opening Day starter for back-to-back years.

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Washington Nationals’ Roster Begins to Take Shape With Latest Round of Cuts

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals continue to trim their roster as Opening Day is nine days away. Washington’s management has optioned OF Stone Garrett and Jose Ferrer to Triple-A Rochester. Both of them were considered strong possibilities for the roster just a … Continue reading →

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Shortstop

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo announces Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The news that was expected on Cade Cavalli‘s elbow was realized this morning when Nationals’ general manager, Mike Rizzo, announced that the right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery. The prospect suffered a grade 3 UCL sprain during his … Continue reading →

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Second Base

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading →

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