Tag Archives: Dusty Baker

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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The Nationals 2019 World Series MVP, Stephen Strasburg, officially retires!

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Real life can throw you curveballs beyond your control. In normal life, retirement is reserved for sexagenarians, generally speaking. In baseball terms, the mid-30’s is a very common point for a player to retire. When Stephen Strasburg opted-out of his … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Rooting For to Win the World Series

Posted on October 28, 2022 by DonH

https://poll.fm/11229992 As a fan of the Nationals, who are you rooting for to win the WS? The two teams are among (at least among Nats fans) are, or should be, the most hated. And yes, the pejorative spellings of the … Continue reading →

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The “Law of averages” does not guarantee anything!

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

If you want a manager to get you into the playoffs, Dusty Baker is your man. He has done it with all five franchises he has managed, unfortunately the previous four franchises all parted ways with Baker when the main … Continue reading →

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The odds-makers have these NLDS Game Fives as a coin flip!

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

At this point, all you can ask for in the postseason is a chance in each series to win and pop champagne. The Nationals have that opportunity in a game that is scheduled to start in about 20 hours. It … Continue reading →

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Three post-season managers are gone; Three different headlines from USA Today

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Three 2017 post-season managers now have severed ties with their 2017 teams, and another post-season team removed three of their coaches. Winning is paramount in Major League Baseball, and when it is all said and done — there is only one … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Local and national media weigh in on the manager(s)

Posted on October 26, 2017 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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Two East Division Crowns in a row; A World Series win and they fired him!

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Updated: The Dusty Baker era is officially over

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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Dusty Baker has unfinished business!

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

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