Category Archives: Butera

Getting back to .500 is an accomplishment!

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

Trying to stay realistic as the Nats have their best start to a season since 2018! Photo by DH for TalkNats Through the first 50-games of the 2026 season, the Washington Nationals are sitting at 25-25 and in second place … Continue reading →

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It’s the defense, stupid! Yes, you’ve heard it before: DEFENSE MATTERS!

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats Most fans show up at the ballpark to see their team hit home runs, and they just assume the defense will be good. With the Washington Nationals, you just can’t assume error-free defense. They have more … Continue reading →

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Blake Butera understands the task at-hand

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Jake Stephens/TalkNats Every team will suffer at least a dozen gut-punch losses over a full-season. And the Washington Nationals suffered one in the gut-punch category yesterday. They had the win in-hand until they didn’t. That’s baseball. Just ask … Continue reading →

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First Game Win despite 4 crucial turnovers

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Does that read like a football headline? It should, you rarely win with four turnovers, yet the Washington Nationals did despite some crucial mistakes. Photo by Marlene Koenig/TalkNats With this Opening Day win, that was the Washington Nationals’ first since … Continue reading →

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