Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is Rule-5 Protection Day

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Blake Butera’s introductory presser as the Nats 8th full-time manager in their history

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Finding that extra gear is easier for some players than others. My suggestions for TBone.

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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The Nats starting pitchers on Opening Day 2026 will be?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals starting pitchers as a group escaped being the worst in baseball only because Colorado pitches half their games in the highest altitude in baseball. With a combined ERA of 5.18 and that placed the Nats’ starters at 2nd from last … Continue reading →

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Paul Toboni names some of the needs in Las Vegas

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

LAS VEGAS — The dice were flying last night at the craps tables, and super agent Scott Boras was playing his game of craps with the media. The GM Meetings have all but wrapped up for this year. The rumors … Continue reading →

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Simon Says! The Nats hire Simon Mathews as their Pitching Coach

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals officially named Simon Mathews the team’s pitching coach today, and the news was announced by manager Blake Butera. Mathews, just turned 30 in September and is part of the youth movement in the Nationals dugout and front office. He joins … Continue reading →

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An award winning short film, and a new Nats documentary

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Curly W Productions documentary entitled IMPROBABLE, won an Emmy Award. That is always a great video to watch because it was about the World Series 2019 Washington Nationals team. There was another documentary that was the official MLB version … Continue reading →

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Official: Blake Butera names Michael Johns as his bench coach

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals officially named Michael Johns as the team’s bench coach. This was announced by manager Blake Butera this afternoon. With this hire, Johns, 50, becomes the first coach officially added to Butera’s staff. The pair has known each other from working … Continue reading →

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The GM Meetings start today in Las Vegas during a jam-packed week!

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Has an executive ever said, “No” to spending ownership’s money?

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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