Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Spring Training Opening Day Split-Squad Game 1/Game 2

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Sol Tucker for TalkNats We made it! Later today we will post up some photos and videos from Spring Training Opening Day action. And for those who consider today as the official start of the preseason, here you … Continue reading →

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Chuck Todd talks Nats baseball and the next CBA

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Chuck Todd is a giant in the world of political news, but also was one of the founders of the Sports Business Journal back in 1994. He is a passionate baseball fan, and loves to talk about baseball. As a … Continue reading →

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Just 35 days to Opening Day, 2 days to the first Spring Training games for the Nats

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Can you smell it? Are your baseball senses tingling? Soon, the hot dogs will be on the grill, the popcorn poppin’, and the freshly cut green grass can excite the brain after a long cold winter. It is hard to … Continue reading →

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The Washington Nationals bullpen has at least 20 candidates, but who is the closer?

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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The Washington Nationals starting lineup and a guess for Opening Day!

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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The Washington Nationals starting rotation has at least 10 candidates

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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❝Guys are really fired up.❞ — Blake Butera

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals: Pitchers and Catchers report today at CACTI Park Of The Palm Beaches

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Sol Tucker for TalkNats Pitchers and catchers report today to the Washington Nationals Spring Training camp at the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. This camp already feels different from any other camp. Even before the official opening … Continue reading →

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Baseball opens its facilities officially this week!

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Sol Tucker for TalkNats All 30 Major League teams officially open their Spring Training camps this week. Most of the pitchers and catchers are already checked into their Spring Training residences. Many of the position players will follow … Continue reading →

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Some positives on the Nats’ offseason and the farm system!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Marlene Koenig for TalkNats If big free agent signings are your thing, the Washington Nationals short-changed you again this offseason. But if you want some optimism to go with the West Palm Beach sunshine, we can blow some … Continue reading →

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