Author Archives: Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Coaches Matter. People Matter. Decisions Matter.

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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On a slow news day, a disappointing report from Keith Law of The Athletic

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The most talked about player in the Arizona Fall League might be Seaver King. After a mixed bag of results during his High-A Wilmington and Double-A Harrisburg stints in 2025, King was chosen among the eight Washington Nationals’ minor leaguers … Continue reading →

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The Arizona Fall League experience

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) experience is unique. You get to see advanced prospects teamed up from MLB minor league affiliates from five different MLB teams of eight players each that each team will send. All of that adds up … Continue reading →

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From a heart-thumping Game 7 ALCS in Toronto, there are minor leaguers who are dreaming of their opportunity in the AFL

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Seaver King is shining bright in the Scottsdale desert, and LHP Jake Bennett is showcasing his talents! The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays will be facing each other in the 2025 World Series to begin on Friday. … Continue reading →

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A reasonable free agent package of targets for the Nats

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Andrew Wright is the right guy for the Nats’ front office

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

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King, Devin, Jake, and Jacob for the Gold

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

All good news this week coming our way in the form of Washington Nationals news. From the Arizona Fall League, to Jacksonville, Florida, and to 1500 South Capitol St. SE, we have news on Seaver King, Jake Bennett, Jacob Young, … Continue reading →

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The Future of the NL East

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

While the Washington Nationals might not figure into an NL East title next year, the teams that sought to compete for supremacy through spending over the ‘tax cap’ didn’t even make it to the baseball’s Final Four this year, despite … Continue reading →

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Best laid plans can go awry; Don’t reinvent the wheel, just build a better one!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The only way is up. The Washington Nationals pitching staff was so statistically bad at a 5.35 ERA that they set a mark for the worst in team history and second worst in MLB in 2025. If there is any … Continue reading →

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The Nats aren’t going to buy a championship — but the fans do deserve to see a financial commitment!

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

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