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Earlier this morning, on the day of the final scheduled Nationals game at Space Coast Stadium, my colleague Mark Zuckerman penned a thoughtful farewell to Viera. I'd like to add a few comments about the community that has been the Nationals' spring training home since 2005, one that has welcomed both fans and media members with open arms. Saying goodbye is difficult. Whether it was ... read more
By Pete Kerzel, March 28, 2016 12:40 PM | View Comments
Yesterday was a great day for a MASN broadcast of a Nationals game. But then again, when is there ever not a great day to watch a baseball game on MASN? Stephen Strasburg stole the show against the Yankees at Space Coast Stadium yesterday. He only pitched five innings against a non-regular Yankees lineup, but he struck out nine on just 68 pitches. It's good ... read more
By Bobby Blanco, March 24, 2016 10:40 AM | View Comments
Back in 2005, when the Nationals arrived from Montreal, they filled a tremendous void in Washington, D.C. Generations of fans who had not had a team to call their own suddenly did, parents could take their children to games and a new crop of baseball fans was born. So was a new kind of fan - those with keyboards at their disposal and opinions that ... read more
By Pete Kerzel, March 18, 2016 4:50 PM | View Comments
The Nationals Fan Choice Bobblehead is back, and once again, the power is in fans' hands! Which player will be the latest to have his likeness translated into a bobblehead? It's up to you. All players who are currently on the Nationals active roster and who have never had a Nats bobblehead/figurine before will be eligible. But don't hesitate! This year's voting lasts just 24 ... read more
By Olivia Witherite, March 9, 2016 7:04 AM | View Comments
If you've been following along with the Nationals this spring training, you've probably come across a few mentions of top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito and his baking. Giolito and his roommate at big league camp, catcher Spencer Kieboom, have posted pictures here and there of the pitcher's tasty creations. But this week, we got some good views of Giolito's banana bread. Spring Training Monday baking ... read more
By Bobby Blanco, March 4, 2016 10:51 AM | View Comments
Drafted by the Expos in 2004, longtime National Ian Desmond was a staple in the infield. Over seven big league seasons with the Nationals, Desmond earned three Silver Slugger Awards and was named an All-Star in 2012. In 2015, as the Nats' season began to wind down, Desmond and fans knew that the shortstop's time in D.C. was likely coming to an end. In Desmond's ... read more
By Olivia Witherite, March 3, 2016 10:15 AM | View Comments
It's been a somewhat quiet week on social media for the Nationals, which can be a good thing with the full team reporting and working out in Viera, Fla. They're more concerned with what they're doing on the field than what they're doing off of it. But how are the Nats winning off the field? (Anyone?) I found some nuggets for those of you who ... read more
By Bobby Blanco, February 26, 2016 9:58 AM | View Comments
One player who has made an early impression in spring training is flamethrower Felipe Rivero. "Boy, that lefty out there throwing 100 mph, he's got a pretty good chance," manager Dusty Baker said earlier this week. Last season, over 49 appearances, Rivero pitched to a 2.79 ERA. Headed into his sophomore season, will the 24-year-old be able to keep up his reputation as a staple ... read more
By Olivia Witherite, February 25, 2016 1:41 PM | View Comments
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