Category Archives: Feature

The first Rizzo Family Foundation charity event was a star-studded, smashing success, raising over $125,000 for local kids in need!

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Andrew Lang

When Rizzo Foundation Board Member, David Jones, contacted me in early June about attending the first RizKids charity event, we immediately penciled in July 21 on our calendars and signed up immediately. This was the inaugural event that Mike and … Continue reading →

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A total flop in Queens, NYC and the Nats will be all ears on trades per a source. But first, there’s an MLB Draft!

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

First off, the MLB Draft is just over 2-days away, and that is taking center stage as the Washington Nationals enter the All-Star break. That is the main focus for general manager Mike Rizzo and his front office. But for … Continue reading →

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A Minors Monday

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Ray Wyvill

Sometimes events line up not unlike soldiers for morning Colors.  On Monday, July 1 the Nats’ faithful were treated to the inauguration of the James Wood era.  Two weeks distant would be the annual MLB Draft.  By then the top … Continue reading →

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It would take a miraculous run of wins to avoid being partial sellers at the trade deadline

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Do you think the Washington Nationals have a miraculous run in them? The team has gone 4-10 since that point in San Diego, and if they could go on a winning streak this week, as unlikely as it is, the … Continue reading →

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A 17-year-old caught James Wood’s first HR ball; His story about what happened next!

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Andrew Lang

When you sit in an outfield seat close to the field, your chance of catching a home run ball is like winning on a lotto ticket. Your odds are between slim and none in catching one. But when you do, … Continue reading →

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Aces from Irvin, Defense Mattered, Clutch HR from Winker, Save from Law, and Meneses sent to AAA

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals nearly had a perfect game today. One single and one walk from perfection in a 1-0 win as Jake Irvin was aces today going 8.0 innings of scoreless baseball with 8 Ks. The score remained 0-0 until … Continue reading →

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I picked the best day to be on the grounds crew!

Posted on July 3, 2024 by ArVaFan aka Laura Peebles

At the last Winter Meetings, the Nats contributed a “Groundskeeper for an hour” experience to the auction. I was the lucky winner, and scheduled it for July 1. I knew there was a risk it would be hot and awful, … Continue reading →

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Inside the Ballpark: Fascinating Baseball Trivia

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Stan4Nats

Baseball, often dubbed America’s favorite pastime, holds a treasure trove of trivia that delights fans and historians alike. From quirky anecdotes to record-breaking achievements, every aspect of the game has a story to tell. Let’s step into the ballpark and … Continue reading →

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The DNA of this 2024 Nats team

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When we analyzed the 2024 season over the winter, the slivers of optimism were from taking the team’s post-All-Star break record of 35-37 in 2023 — and what was right and what was wrong. How could you add four wins … Continue reading →

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Mitchell Parker’s analytics tell an even better story

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Here is the thing, Mitchell Parker could easily be 9-0 if his team gave him run support. Here’s a pitcher who set a Nationals’ record from the start of a career to go 10 starts without giving up more than … Continue reading →

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