Category Archives: SpringTraining

Spring Training Game #7 Nats are in Clearwater

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats) The Washington Nationals bunked up for the night near Clearwater on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. Last night, they got clobbered by the Yankees in a lopsided game that was one hit from being no-hit. … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #6 Nats travel to the Gulf Coast to face the Yankees

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

TAMPA, FL: The Florida version of Yankee Stadium (Sol Tucker/TalkNats) Another night game, and this one is televised! The Nats travel to the Gulf Coast for this game against the New York Yankees. Andrew Alvarez is your scheduled starter for … Continue reading →

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Crowned the HR Champ in his first Spring Training game to the Chump in his second. Lessons to be learned.

Posted on February 25, 2026 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 →

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Spring Training Game #5 with some Josiah Gray info

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Photo by Andy Ward for TalkNats Get used to games with no television coverage, and enjoy that we have some radio coverage. Tonight we do have to rely on the other team for the audio on KMOX. Yes, even though … Continue reading →

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“We’re not in the dark ages anymore”; Using analytics and biomechanics to improve!

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Andrew Lang

WEST PALM BEACH FL; The Washington Nationals bullpen (Photo by Jake Stephens/TalkNats) As the sun rose brightly in West Palm Beach on an 82 degree day for the Opening Day of Spring Training, you could feel the warmth and the … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Game #3; Nats are in Jupiter against the Marlins

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

WEST PALM BEACH, FL: Manager Blake Butera delivers the first lineup card of his MLB career (Photo by Jake Stephens for TalkNats) Today will be that first chance to see the Washington Nationals against a legit starting pitcher as the … Continue reading →

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Spring Training Opening Day Split-Squad Game 1/Game 2

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

Photo by Sol Tucker for TalkNats We made it! Later today we will post up some photos and videos from Spring Training Opening Day action. And for those who consider today as the official start of the preseason, here you … Continue reading →

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Nats Spring Training 2026, this time it counts

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Power Boater

Spring Training history for the Washington Nationals goes back 21 years now to its beginnings in 2005. The setting was a town about an hour east of Orlando called Viera near the Melbourne beaches on the Atlantic Ocean side. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats 2026 spring training field guide, part 3 (coaches)

Posted on February 13, 2026 by SaoMagnifico

This is the first time that TalkNats has published a separate part of this annual-ish guide for the coaching staff. But these are unusual times. The manager and all but one of his twelve coaches are entirely new to the … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats 2026 spring training field guide, part 2 (position players)

Posted on February 12, 2026 by SaoMagnifico

As the Washington Nationals return to West Palm Beach, we can expect to see quite a few unfamiliar faces among them this spring. I previously provided a quick guide to new pitchers. This part takes a look at the catchers, … Continue reading →

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