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Two improbable walk-off wins this weekend against the team with the best record in MLB!

The Nationals take over sole possession of third place with this win today The Washington Nationals won a thrilling walk-off on Friday via a James Wood single as CJ Abrams scored the winning run, and it was déjà vu (sort … Continue reading

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A walk-off that you can’t believe!

James Wood had his first career walk-off hit to beat the first place Mets in an improbable comeback The angst from losing a 3-0 lead in the 8th inning only affected the fans as the Washington Nationals offense never lost … Continue reading

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With over 15% of the season completed, who are the 2025 Washington Nationals?

The Washington Nationals continue to win series against teams that were projected to make the postseason like the Dodgers, Orioles, and Diamondbacks. But they two lost series on their last road trip to teams that are not expected to come … Continue reading

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Day-Off thoughts as the season enters Week 4

In the offseason, the Washington Nationals outfield was supposed to be a strength of the team. Two-thirds of that group in that photo had a slow start to their 2025 season. James Wood has done his part. Other than Wood … Continue reading

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The Draft, the 2026 payroll, and buying your way out of this!

This 2025 Washington Nationals season was supposed to be a turning the top prospects turning into bona fide MLB stars as the team exited the rebuild towards transitioning to being a contender. With James Wood and Mitchell Parker, we might … Continue reading

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The lack of energy translates to lackluster results!

Yin and Yang are not simply opposing forces, but rather complementary and interdependent aspects that bring everything together. This Washington Nationals team is made up of 26 different types of personalities. You must have the right mix of yin and … Continue reading

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Rob Manfred Interview: The ABS and More

Recently, The Athletic had a Q&A with Rob Manfred, M.L.B.’s Commissioner, on the Future of Baseball that was published in the New York Times on April 6. The link is gifted and so it is not paywalled. I would encourage … Continue reading

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2025 Season Predictions: Can the Nationals Surpass Last Year’s 71 Wins?

The Washington Nationals are looking poised to make waves in the 2025 season, aiming to surpass their 71-win benchmark from last year. While the team continues its planned rebuild, the addition of seasoned hitters like Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe … Continue reading

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The season is 5.5% complete. Nats win their first series of 2025!

Relying on limited data makes it unreliable to base projections on just 5.5 percent of a full season’s data. How great would it be if Mitchell Parker won 32-games with a 0.73 ERA this season? Both Nathaniel Lowe and CJ … Continue reading

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Opening Series Analysis of the Washington Nationals

The Nationals find themselves tied for 3rd place with the Mets in the NL East after the first series of the season The Washington Nationals held scoring leads in every game in the opening series against the Phillies. A key … Continue reading

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