Category Archives: SpringTraining

Game #17 Austin Voth gets the start in West Palm Beach

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We have been waiting a long time for Carter Kieboom to square up a ball. It had been ten long days since the 23 year old tallied in the H column in the scorebook. His manager, Dave Martinez, told him … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Game #15 Jon Lester set for Grapefruit debut!

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today is the day we will finally get to see LHP Jon Lester‘s debut game in Spring Training for the Washington Nationals.  His previous two starts were  scratched because of his decision to have surgery on his thyroid gland.  Nationals’ manager … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Game #13 marks another #Scherzday as #Nats travel to Jupiter

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Tell us if you have heard this before — the Nationals have a Grapefruit League road game in Jupiter at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The 14-mile drive up I-95 is also great for Nationals fans to make the short drive up the … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

The injury list grew today by adding Stephen Strasburg

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you read down the injury list for players on the Washington Nationals big league roster, Stephen Strasburg just got added to that list. In total, there are now seven players on the medical list from the 51-players on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Game #9 has Max Scherzer for his second start!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

After Max Scherzer twisted his ankle before camp opened, his first start was pushed back to get him healthy. Today, the Washington Nationals’ ace makes his second start in the Grapefruit League schedule as they stretch him out in this … Continue reading →

Posted in InGame, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

The complexion of the Nats bullpen changed today!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On February 22nd as news broke of Jeremy Jeffress signing a minor league deal, it appeared he would have the clearest path to the final spot in the Washington Nationals bullpen. In less than two weeks on the Spring Training … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

The biggest smile in Florida is on the face of Mike Rizzo after the ST debut of Rutledge and Cavalli!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans. Click here to become a subscriber. First two weeks are free … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Feature, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

The #Nats bench has one spot up for grabs!

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It looks like Josh Harrison could be the most valuable guy on the bench unless there is an acquisition that takes place. With a righty outfield bat needed to give Kyle Schwarber some days off, it looks like Josh Harrison … Continue reading →

Posted in DaveMartinez, MikeRizzo, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment

First full team workout for the #Nats today; Martinez wants his 2021 team to get off to a quick start!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If Javy Guerra makes it back today, there should be all 71 players in the Circle of Trust to kick-off the first team workout for the 2021 Washington Nationals. Manager Dave Martinez said the doors for the facility at the … Continue reading →

Posted in SpringTraining | Leave a comment

Who grabs the last spot(s) on the Opening Day roster for the pitchers?

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is no debating how Washington Nationals’ general manager Mike Rizzo builds his rosters around starting pitching. There is a valid debate however on how Rizzo has built his bullpens over the years and what that has cost him in … Continue reading →

Posted in Prospects, Roster, SpringTraining | Leave a comment