Author Archives: Erika C.

Rain is messing with my baseball!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Erika C.

Rain is the worst. It gets the back of my pants all wet, causes my windshield and my glasses to fog up, and, when combined with high winds, has caused leaks in my roof. But perhaps worst of all, it … Continue reading →

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The Tommy Show #Nats fandom was meant to be!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Erika C.

Tommy McFly makes up one third of the dynamic 94.7 FM morning show and is the namesake of The Tommy Show. His co-hosts, Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, along with Tommy help wake up the DMV on weekdays. They talk … Continue reading →

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F1RST Residences’ banners above Nats Park are always creative!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Erika C.

If you’ve visited Nationals Park anytime since last season, or if you’ve watched games on television, you’ve probably noticed the banners on the top of a building across the street from the Centerfield Gates. Sporting slogans such as “Bob and … Continue reading →

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Opening Week started with a Pep Rally hosted by Fresh 94.7’s “Tommy Show”

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Erika C.

Regular season baseball gets underway this week, and 94.7 Fresh FM’s The Tommy Show got everyone pumped up and ready with a fun studio audience edition of their morning show that doubled as a Nats pep rally. There was a … Continue reading →

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The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM are hosting a #Nats pep rally

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Erika C.

Despite winter’s rude refusal to go away, real baseball is poised to start next week. In order to get everyone pumped up for the regular season, our friends at The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM are hosting a #Nats … Continue reading →

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Tewksbury gives away many pitching secrets in his book, “Ninety Percent Mental”

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Erika C.

Starting pitcher turned mental skills coach Bob “Tewks” Tewksbury authored Ninety Percent Mental, which hits bookstores on March 20. Peppered with stories from his starts over his career and conversations he has had with players, the memoir details his life … Continue reading →

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Cold stove is frozen shut; Spring Training camps set to open

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Erika C.

While the stove this off-season has been anything but hot, tensions between the players and the teams have been rising, and it’s headed towards a boiling point. Mere days before players have to begin reporting to spring training camps, a … Continue reading →

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The Super Bowl of Hot Stove events; Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez talk!

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Erika C.

The Nationals hosted their Hot Stove event on Saturday at Nats Park, and it was full of tidbits of coming attractions at the ballpark and some small nuggets that GM Mike Rizzo was willing to give up to the audience.

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Pace of Play and Robo Umps

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Erika C.

Image Source: 2012 NESN Blog Post – Robot Umpires, Enhanced Replay Technology Are Dream of Many, But Will They Ever Be Reality? Which happens first? As I lay in bed watching game highlights on MLB Network,  I find myself marveling … Continue reading →

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Ryan Zimmerman and Sean Doolittle are Hall-of-Famers

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Erika C.

At the 16th annual Step Up to the Plate fundraiser dinner, the University of Virginia honored Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and closer Sean Doolittle on Saturday night by inducting them into the baseball Hall of Fame. Zimmerman and … Continue reading →

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