Category Archives: Roster

The home run on Tuesday from Victor Robles has changed the vibe in two cities!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Nationals had already celebrated two walk-off wins in their first homestand of 2019, but there was still a damper on this young season due to the leaky bullpen that had set Nats fans into a funk until they could … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper is Coming to Town

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Power Boater

Bryce Harper returns to Nats Park Tuesday night after a seven year run as arguably being the face of the Nationals. He’ll have his fans, he’ll have his haters, and he’ll bring with him bus loads of members of his … Continue reading →

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Official: The Nationals set their Opening Day roster!

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals have set their Opening Day roster, and in mid-February there would be some names on the list who would surprise you. But after the team officially announced on Tuesday that they optioned Austen Williams and Adrian Sanchez … Continue reading →

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And what it all comes down to, my friends: #Nats are down to final cuts

Posted on March 23, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

One. More. Day. The Washington Nationals will play two Sunday, sending a split squad to Port St. Lucie to face the division rival New York Mets for the last time before Opening Day and keeping another one back at the … Continue reading →

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Who grabs the #Nats last bench spot: Adrian Sanchez, Spencer Kieboom or Jake Noll?

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Chances are Howie Kendrick and Michael A. Taylor will both begin the 2019 season on the 10-Day Injury List as they rehab their way back to join the team. Because we are now less than 10 days until the season … Continue reading →

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Who will be the #Nats fourth outfielder?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

This is a question that should be easy to answer. It would have been easy to answer, if only Michael A. Taylor‘s left cleat hadn’t caught in the Fort Myers outfield turf during a game against the Minnesota Twins last … Continue reading →

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Trea Turner had over two dozen Cobras at the park!

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Trea Turner attended Park Vista High School, he wore jersey #3 and was skinnier than he is now. He had a quick bat and quicker feet, and a heart of gold back in 2011 at PVHS. Not much has … Continue reading →

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Whither the #Nats Opening Day bullpen?

Posted on March 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

An enduring mystery of baseball is the churn of relief pitchers. Like a sock that vanishes somewhere between the washer and the dryer, the God-given talent and ability of a quality reliever can seemingly dry up in between one season … Continue reading →

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The new and projectible Trea Turner compared to Rickey Henderson and Tim Raines

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Possibly the biggest news out of the Washington Nationals camp yesterday was when manager Dave Martinez disclosed his entire batting order, and yes, Trea Turner is his choice at lead-off with Adam Eaton in the 2-hole. Last season it was … Continue reading →

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“And then what?” A Bryce Perspective

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Ray Wyvill

It is often said that life imitates art.  Actually, it’s the other way around.  But, the idea that what we witness on a daily basis can be captured in just a few hundred pages of writing or a few hours … Continue reading →

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