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The Christmas Eve edition to always believe!

On Christmas, we are taught to believe. The angelic benediction on this day is supposed to refer to everyone’s good will towards humanity. Love each other. May these times bring peace and happiness. Sure, you are here to talk baseball. … Continue reading

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Ohtani and Yamamoto change the MLB landscape

You would think the Los Angeles Dodgers would be the odds-on favorite for the best record in baseball — but not so fast. Even with three former MVPs on their roster plus the addition of the 25 year old, Yoshinobu … Continue reading

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99 days to Opening Day! Do you know where your roster is?

Start the countdown. We are 11 days from the calendar turning to the year 2024, and 99 days until the Washington Nationals play in Cincinnati for Opening Day. But what about the roster? It just feels like it is missing … Continue reading

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Ted Leonsis makes it clear that he wants more pro sports teams

All signs point to a sudden truce between the MASN owners after the lawsuits came to a conclusion in favor of the Washington Nationals. While neither side was happy with the final numbers — they seemed to meet in the … Continue reading

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The Long Running MASN Case is Closed For Now

On December 8th the Nationals filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order with the Supreme Court of the state of New York notifying the court that the Orioles have agreed to pay the remaining balance of the rights fees owed to … Continue reading

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“Spring Breakout” will be a new concept to showcase top prospects in a four-day spring event in 2024

Get ready for four-days of top prospect baseball when all teams will showcase top prospect games with the inaugural SPRING BREAKOUT held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus league stadiums. The Washington Nationals and New York Mets Spring Breakout … Continue reading

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What the signing of Nick Senzel could mean for the Nats roster

The Washington Nationals have made three acquisitions with reliever Dylan Floro, former top prospect, Nick Senzel, and a Rule-5 pick of Nasim Nuñez. Floro and Nuñez’s roles were easily defined quickly — but there was much doubt on the 28 … Continue reading

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The strategy of waiting to accept a Free Agent contract

Most of these MLB free agents are already millionaires many times over. Those who invested their money properly and have good financial planning will not have to worry about putting food on their table — ever. Of course some free … Continue reading

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Two philosophies on building a Nats’ roster aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive

When a general manager speaks about not blocking prospects versus a manager’s desire for competition for roster spots, they are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Mike Rizzo, the Washington Nationals’ President of Baseball Operations, gave several interviews at the Winter Meetings … Continue reading

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Nats team direction and philosophies for the future

The 2023 Winter Meetings is almost over as we enter the third full day of this event. It has been so quiet to this point that Erick Fedde‘s deal with the White Sox for two years and $15 million is … Continue reading

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