Recently by Kristen Hudak
On Tuesday, June 15th, Screech won't be the only eagle hanging out at Nationals Park. The Eagles, who released many hits including "Hotel California," "Desperado," and "Life In The Fast Lane," will perform at Nationals Park. The group has won six Grammy awards and sold over 120 million albums worldwide. ... Read More
I think that St. Patrick would be happy that "Jeeeeeesus," as he's called by Tony Plush will be chatting with fans online on Wednesday afternoon. Fans can chat with superstar prospect Stephen Strasburg at 12:30 p.m. and can begin submitting questions at 10 a.m. before the chat begins. You must ... Read More
Greetings from Florida. I suppose you'd call this a working vacation and I've been trying to find that perfect balance during my trip to Viera this week. It is tougher than it seems. Sure it's lots of baseball, lots of sunshine (finally) and lots of fun, but never forget how ... Read More
Three more weeks until Opening Day. Doesn't that sound great? Come April, I'm going to have to work extra hard to try to trick you during homestands. So, I figured I'd try a tough one this week. Take your best guess! Hints on Tuesday if you need them and answers ... Read More
Greetings from rainy, windy Cocoa Beach. The local weather guys keep reminding us about tornado warnings and 80 MPH wind gusts. It hasn't let up all day. So much for fun in the sun. I hope to have more interesting things to blog about when baseball resumes (hopefully tomorrow). Remember, ... Read More
Just a reminder (as if you need it), to tune in to MASN and MASN HD at 1 p.m. for Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut. Bob Carpenter, Rob Dibble and Debbi Taylor will bring you all the action straight from Space Coast Stadium. MASN will also replay the game at ... Read More
What a beautiful day in NatsTown. Are you ready for some Nationals baseball on MASN tomorrow? Don't forget that coverage of Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut begins on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. on MASN and MASN HD. By the way, did you catch the Strasburg feature story on CBS News ... Read More
Cherry Blossoms: It's too bad those cherry blossoms in left field can't bloom all summer. Luckily, they do arrive just in time for Opening Day. This year, the Nationals will partner with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the annual two-week DC festival and commemorate 98th anniversary of the ... Read More
In just seven days, I'll be packing my bags and heading to Viera, FL to take in the sights and sounds of spring training. I hope it warms up! It will be my third trip to Nationals spring training camp, so I've learned my way around a bit, but I'm ... Read More
First, a few reminders: Single game tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Ballpark tours have resumed. Proceeds benefit the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. Ben Goessling is chatting tonight right here on MASNsports.com. MASN is televising Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut on March 9. And now for the weekly ... Read More
Just a quick update of the spring training broadcast schedule with radio and MLB Network games added. WFED 1500 AM carries Nationals games in the D.C. area. Affiliate listings can be found on Nationals.com and MLB Network is available nationally. MLB Network's 30 Clubs in 30 Days featuring the ... Read More
There are so many decisions in baseball that fans just can't control. You can debate trades, signings, contracts and strategy all day long, but Mike Rizzo and Jim Riggleman aren't necessarily calling to get your expert advice. However, there is one decision that you can make this season and it's ... Read More
Imagine enjoying that Nationals vs. Red Sox exhibition game from a luxury suite at Nationals Park -- complete with delicious food, refreshing beverages and free parking. Now think of eighteen friends who might want to enjoy a baseball experience like that with you... Got it? Okay, good because... Rosie's Broadway ... Read More
Eager to get involved in the community around their spring training home, the First Ladies, a group of wives and girlfriends of Nationals players, is participating in the Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk this spring. In 2009, Shari Langerhans, wife of then-National Ryan Langerhans, asked the First Ladies to participate. ... Read More
It sure feels like spring might finally be on its way. Before long, we'll all be at Nationals Park enjoying our summer nights -- and I'll have to think twice as hard to stump you! Here's this week's challenge: Good luck! We'll do the tally this week since last week ... Read More
On Tuesday afternoon, the Potomac Nationals announced a special five-game ticket plan in preparation for a possible Stephen Strasburg debut at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge this season. The $15 Million Plan, named for Strasburg's contract, includes Opening Day on April 8th and four flexible games that can be used to ... Read More
Don't let the snow drifts fool you. It's time for spring training. Pitchers and catchers report to Nationals camp in sunny Viera, FL on Friday which means that we have just two more days before a brand new season begins. It's the most exciting time of the year for fans, ... Read More
Happy President's Day. Speaking of President's, be sure to check out Nationals Pride and Nats320 for photos from this weekend's President's Race auditions. Now, on to this week's Where at Nats Park challenge... Can you identify what this is and where it was taken? Put your guesses in the comments ... Read More
This Valentine's Day, Wil Nieves and his wife Yormarie have a lot to celebrate. The couple will welcome their first child in August of this year, a miracle they've been anxiously awaiting for some time. They met back in November of 2002 on a blind date. In fact, they can ... Read More
...a project for a snowy day. On Tuesday, veteran baseball broadcaster Victor Rojas asked his Twitter followers and Facebook fans one simple question: what is baseball? Dozens and dozens of fans responded and all of the submissions are available on his blog. Many of the answers are brilliant but all ... Read More
Happy Snowpocalypse! As you dig your cars out, shovel your sidewalks and prepare for another big storm tomorrow, take a guess at this week's Where at Nats Park challenge. Good luck, stay warm and remember -- pitchers and catchers report to Florida in just over a week. Answer: "N" from ... Read More
Let's just start with the important stuff. Go ahead and mark off June 19, July 31 and August 28th as can't-miss games for 2010. Those will be the three Bobblehead giveaways featuring Ryan Zimmerman, Nyjer Morgan and a "fan choice" respectively. On Thursday, the Nationals announced an entire slate of ... Read More
You may recognize this one from the game at MASN's booth at NatsFest, but here's another chance to figure it out. Good luck this week! Updated: Nice work everyone! I tried to hide the correct answers until now so that most of you could guess without being swayed by others. ... Read More
And that's a wrap. What a week for Nats fans. From Woodbridge to Bethesda to Arlington to Landover, the Nationals covered most of the D.C. metro area with visits, community service stops and autograph signings to remind us that baseball is just around the corner. On Sunday, the fun came ... Read More
After battling D.C.'s second big snowstorm of the winter, the Nationals caravan arrived in Prince George's County for a special presentation with local officials. The team announced a new partnership with the county to support the growth of baseball through a variety of community programs. Specifically, the partnership invites children ... Read More
On a blustery cold Saturday morning, the Nationals warmed the hearts of dozens of children seeking medical treatment at Children's National Medical Center. Families and patients at the facility met with Jim Riggleman, Rob Dibble and several Nationals players to play UNO, color pictures and talk baseball. It was - ... Read More
On Thursday afternoon, the caravan traveled to Fort Belvoir in Virginia for a very special afternoon service project with USO. Together with servicemen and women and local volunteers, the Nationals made care packages for soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti. To date, the organization has shipped over 1.8 million care ... Read More
On Thursday, the caravan began the day at historic Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington D.C. Stan Kasten and Mike Rizzo joined the crew for a quick lunch. "It's a pretty cool historic place," said Danny Espinosa, making his first visit to the famed eatery. "We had a good time." Espinosa ... Read More
On Wednesday evening, the Nationals caravan moved to Build-a-Bear at Tyson's Corner Center. They greeted fans, signed autographs and made their very own bears. Drew Storen was pretty pumped about his Batman owl. Manager Jim Riggleman was new to the process, but Rob Dibble showed him the ropes, step ... Read More
Today's first stop on the 2010 Winter Caravan brought Ryan Speier, Danny Espinosa, Drew Storen, Jim Riggleman and Rob Dibble into Unity Health Care's Southwest Health Center, just a few blocks from Nationals Park. The facility serves all D.C. residents, regardless of their ability to pay for medical care. In ... Read More
A whole host of Nationals news coming in this afternoon... First, the caravan kicks off tomorrow with Danny Espinosa, Drew Storen, Ryan Speier, Jim Riggleman and our very own Rob Dibble. Throughout the day, the group will visit the Southwest Health Center in DC, Hard Times Cafe in Arlington and ... Read More
Jesus Flores can't make it to this week's caravan, but he has been pretty busy this offseason. The catcher spent the winter working out and rehabbing his shoulder in Miami. He expects to resume baseball activities next month and come back healthy, strong and ready for a productive 2010 season. ... Read More
If you want to enjoy the season ticket holder experience but 22, 42 or 81 games are just too many for your budget or schedule, the Nats have a solution. Today, they introduced the Champions Plan (14 games for the price of 13), the Sunday Fun-day Plan (13 games for ... Read More
I'm sorry for the break in updates. I left suddenly for Pennsylvania for a few days to attend my grandfather's funeral. But I'm back now and with the Nationals caravan and NatsFest approaching quickly, we'll be sure to have plenty of Nats Buzz news for you, starting with this week's ... Read More
When I was a child, my father refereed high school and college basketball games. He was tough, but impartial. I hated watching him work, mostly because he couldn't please fans from either side. It's never fun to watch your Dad get booed. But his experience taught me to see the ... Read More
The Nationals Park logo is all over the place, but where is this particular one located? Trust me, it's very visible and shouldn't be too difficult. We'll work up to the more challenging ones. Our second installment of "Where at Nats Park" is late because of the holiday, so we'll ... Read More
The Nationals are searching for athletes, gymnasts, cheerleaders, promotions people and "outstanding personalities" to join their Nat Pack in 2010. The Nat Pack is the in-game entertainment crew. They host pre-game features and games, shoot t-shirts, rally the crowd and generally serve as fan ambassadors at games and in the ... Read More
Last week, DC Council Member Tommy Wells introduced the "Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Field Designation Act of 2010" which will name the multipurpose field at the Rosedale Recreation Center after Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. The field is located just a few blocks from RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Johnson's big break came ... Read More
Copying the great idea of our Orioles Buzz blogger, Kate, I took a trip down to Nationals Park last week to take some photographs for our brand new weekly game, "Where at Nats Park?" Some will be easy and some will be more challenging. We'll post the correct answer on ... Read More
The Washington Nationals Fan Forum, one of the most active online communities of Nats fans, is hosting a chat with Drew Storen on Sunday. The first round draft pick keeps fans regularly updated with a blog and a Twitter account (@DrewStoren). Still, there are plenty of questions for fans to ... Read More
With just about six weeks to go until pitchers and catchers report, the Nationals have released details about the annual Winter Caravan and NatsFest scheduled for January 27-31. MASN's Rob Dibble, manager Jim Riggleman and prospects Drew Storen, Danny Espinosa and Ryan Speier will kick off the caravan on Wednesday, ... Read More
Between discussing his pitching mechanics, new teammates and expectations for 2010, new National Matt Capps spoke of the importance of family and character in a year that has been especially trying for the young closer. On top of the strain of struggling through the '09 season and eventually being non-tendered ... Read More
''Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.'' -- Roberto Clemente As we begin the new year, many of us are searching for ways to become better people in 2010. Whether that's at the ... Read More
So, you're looking for a New Year's resolution? Something you can stick with throughout 2010? Here's a helpful tip from Nats center fielder Nyjer Morgan: Pilates. Morgan began incorporating Pilates into his workout routine during the 2009 season and he quickly became a huge fan of the program. "I really ... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman is teaming up with Chris Cooley of the Redskins to host a memorable New Year's Eve Party on Thursday evening at George in Georgetown. Here's hoping the new year brings better luck for both of their teams. Other VIPs bringing in the New Year with Zimmerman and Cooley ... Read More
Topps announced today that Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg has inked an exclusive deal granting the card manufacturer exclusive rights to his autographed cards, game-used memorabilia cards and a special line of autographed memorabilia. Topps will also be permitted to use Strasburg's image for advertising. The agreement is Strasburg's first major ... Read More
This should warm your heart in anticipation of that big winter storm headed our way. The Nationals are busy planning for their annual Winter Caravan and NatsFest. We'll know more details after the new year, but for now, mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 27 through Sunday, January 31st. Meet-and-Greets, ... Read More
Got a question for Mike Rizzo? Something you'd like to hear directly from the general manager? Maybe a suggestion, compliment or concern? Tomorrow, you'll get your chance. General manager Mike Rizzo will be chatting with fans online at noon. Fans will need an MLB.com online account to log into the ... Read More
On Saturday morning, over 120 children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) gathered at ESPN Zone for a special holiday treat from the Washington Nationals. John Lannan, Justin Maxwell and the one and only Screech met the children for the Nationals 4th annual holiday party with ... Read More
With holiday spirit, Nationals front office staff and players will give back to the community this weekend at two special events geared toward those in need. On Thursday and Friday, Nationals employees will help with the refurbishment of Unity Health Care's Southwest Health Center as part of the Washington Nationals ... Read More
It may be December, but it's nearly 60 degrees in Washington, D.C. today, which means it's time to start thinking about spring training. In 78 short days, pitchers and catchers report to Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL to begin preparing for a better 2010 season. Early-bird fans may arrive ... Read More
You may have already heard, but Nationals pitchers Collin Balester and John Lannan both recently joined Twitter. On Tuesday afternoon, they began a race toward 500 followers on the popular social networking platform. Balester, aka @BallyStar40, joined a week ago and has the early lead with 267 followers. Newcomer Lannan, ... Read More
While center fielder Nyjer Morgan is enjoying time with his family during the offseason, he is definitely ready for spring training. The proud dad has been busy watching his 8 year old daughter play hockey this winter. "She's really good, so I'm really pumped," he said last week while in ... Read More
Over thirty Nationals employees volunteered their time to cook and package Thanksgiving meals on Monday. Joined by pitcher Craig Stammen, the group spent the day at Food and Friends, a nonprofit organization in NE Washington D.C., to prepare holiday meals for people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses. Together ... Read More
It was a busy Saturday for Nyjer Morgan. The enthusiastic center fielder began his morning in the Silver Spring Thanksgiving parade, visited kidney transplant patients at the Dialysis Corp of America and Georgetown University Hospital, learned more about kidney donation and kidney disease from leading transplant surgeon Dr. Keith Melancon ... Read More
After collecting a number of prestigious awards this offseason, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is up for yet another important accolade -- but this time, you can help. The first-time Gold Glove winner is up for This Year in Baseball's Defensive Player of the Year. Fans can vote as often as ... Read More
While it sure feels like winter might never arrive (no complaints here!), eventually we'll have to drag out the winter coats, scarves and mittens while we wait for baseball to resume in the spring. This year, when you begin to sort through your winter apparel, you might want to consider ... Read More
Actually, it has nothing to do with luck... Ryan Zimmerman is a deserving recipient of his first Rawlings Gold Glove award, which was announced by Major League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon. The first National to win the award, Zimmerman is the second Washington based player to win. Senators catcher Earl ... Read More
It sure is nice to have some players staying in Washington during this offseason. Both John Lannan and Craig Stammen opted to spend time in the nation's capital this winter while training with strength and conditioning coach John Philbin in Gaithersburg, MD. Staying in the area has allowed both players ... Read More
On a beautiful day like today, it's easy to spend the afternoon daydreaming about a spring training trip to Florida. After all, it sure feels more like March than November here in Washington D.C. Just a few notes to pass your way: Today, the Arizona Fall League announced that Stephen ... Read More
It was a crowded night at the ESPN Zone. With various games on television including the big ECU vs. Virginia Tech match-up, the place was filled with enthusiastic fans supporting their football and hockey teams. But a day after the World Series, the sports world was on break from baseball ... Read More
On Sunday evening, Nationals pitchers John Lannan and Craig Stammen will make another community appearance - this time in support of Bethesda Big Train. The team plays in the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League each summer and won the Championship this season. The 11th Annual Big Train Base Ball ... Read More
Update: Stephen Strasburg has been scratched for precautionary reasons from his scheduled start in the Rising Stars Game due to a muscle strain in his neck. He is listed as day-to-day. Both Drew Storen and Stephen Strasburg have been selected to play in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase ... Read More
Nearly a dozen children gathered near the fireplace at the cozy Children's Inn at NIH in Bethesda to hear John Lannan read "Casey at the Bat" on Thursday afternoon. It was Lannan's first visit to the Children's Inn, a residential "place like home" for sick children and their families seeking ... Read More
Remember the scene in Fever Pitch where Jimmy Fallon nearly attacks his UPS guy for his season tickets? How about all the challenges he faces throughout the movie as he struggles to balance his baseball fandom with real life? A local production company is looking to capture those types of ... Read More
For several years now, we've almost come to take his defense for granted. Very few balls get past the diving, often acrobatic Zimmerman, who consistently makes stunning, nearly-impossible plays look easy. As a result of his defensive prowess, Zimmerman collected the most web gems and web gem points from ESPN ... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman was among 15 baseball players and 53 athletes nominated for the prestigious Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service. Fans can text STAR49 to 55333 to vote for Ryan. Fans can also vote online. Zimmerman was nominated through All Stars Helping Kids for his work with the ziMS Foundation, ... Read More
Nationals staff and the one of a kind NatMobile greeted fans yesterday at La Feria de la Familia, a Latin festival at D.C. Armory which draws tens of thousands of Hispanics from around the region for a day of music, food, dancing, clinics, presentations and giveaways. Organized by Telemundo Washington, ... Read More
You can show your Nats pride this Halloween by carving pumpkins that support your team. The Nationals have four "spooky" patterns available for fans including the Curly W logo, the DC logo, the Nationals logo and a stencil of Screech. The best and most creative pumpkins will be eligible to ... Read More
Ah, baseball is back (sort of). The Arizona Fall League kicks off today featuring the most promising prospects from around Major League Baseball. The Nationals have loaded up the Phoenix Desert Dogs roster with Jeff Mandel, Drew Storen, Stephen Strasburg, Josh Wilkie, Sean Rooney, Danny Espinosa and Chris Marrero. Strasburg ... Read More
The Nationals' community service initiatives take no off-season, as evidenced by Thursday's gathering of nearly 300 children at Nationals Park to participate in Jump Start's Read for the Record program. USO volunteers, students and families joined the Washington Nationals, the Pearson Foundation and United Through Reading for a special bilingual ... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman and the ziMS Foundation are hosting their 4th annual Gala and Golf Tournament on November 6th and 7th in Virginia Beach. The event begins with Friday night's Gala at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The silent auction and hors d' oeuvres start at 6:00 p.m. with the ... Read More
The DC Chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association has named six Nationals as award recipients of the organization's first ever Player Achievement Awards. The DC-IBWA is comprised of internet writers, on-line media outlets, and bloggers in the D.C. area. Each award honors important players from the past who have ... Read More
See...we're only one day into the off-season and we already have can't-miss Nationals baseball. Today, at 1 p.m. on ESPN's SportsCenter, Stephen Strasburg will make his professional debut in the Instructional League against the Detroit Tigers. Strasburg is expected to throw about 40 pitches in the game. ESPN will carry ... Read More
We did it, NatsTown. Together, we survived another difficult season while miraculously watching our team somehow end up with 59 wins again. We lost a GM, a manager and several players but we gained exciting new players, a young pitching phenom, a talented new GM and another first round draft ... Read More
It's not over yet! It may feel like it's over after that incredible walk off win over the Mets, but there are still a few more days to go. The Nationals will meet the Atlanta Braves for the final series of the season beginning tonight and MASN will be covering ... Read More
It's that time -- time to say goodbye to your summer family and start thinking about spring training. It's a bittersweet day. Tough seasons are still full of wonderful memories and the long winter just doesn't compare to being at the ballpark. Tonight, the Nationals will thank fans for their ... Read More
Serious collectors and casual fans alike will be excited to learn that Ryan Zimmerman, Frank Howard and Frank Robinson will be appearing at the Collectors' Showcase of America show in Chantilly, VA on Halloween weekend. The show, which will take place in the Dulles Expo Center, will feature other Hall ... Read More
A fan favorite player during his time in Washington, Ryan Church talked before Sunday's game about missing his teammates and fans in the nation's capital, but being thrilled to be part of the Braves organization. "Words can't describe it," Chuch said of playing for a franchise steeped in history and ... Read More
You've been waiting all summer for them. In fact, many of you have made your own. But now, fans can buy official Stephen Strasburg merchandise at team stores throughout Nationals Park. Adult Strasburg jerseys and Strasburg t-shirts in men's, women's and children's sizes are now available. The items are not ... Read More
In a group of 23 people, there is more than a 50% probability that two of them will share a birthday. It seems strange, but this probability example often used in Statistics classes proves true in the Nationals clubhouse. In this case, take 31 random baseball players from all over ... Read More
Josh Willingham and his wife Ginger have launched an important foundation dedicated to serving children and families in need in Alabama. The first project of the Josh Willingham Foundation will be building a playground for under-served children in their hometown of Florence, Alabama, but they also hope to help families ... Read More
Prior to today's game, Willie Harris teamed up with Orlando Hudson to reach out to a group of young, inner-city athletes. It's the ninth stop in Hudson's Around the Mound Tour which began on April 15th, the day Jackie Robinson integrated baseball. Each star talked about his journey through the ... Read More
Have a question about plans for improving the organization this winter? Want to know which prospects have impressed the team? Are you curious about the plan for Strasburg's development? Ask those questions or anything you want to know about the Nats during GM Mike Rizzo's online chat today with fans ... Read More
Tonight, the Washington Nationals avoided, at least for a day, their 100th loss in two straight seasons. They defeated one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, armed with some hungry September call-ups looking to impress. "I think we're pretty excited about what we have coming in the future," ... Read More
It's a special day for Dodgertown, NatsTown - and for baseball fans all over the world. Baseball's larger-than-life Tommy Lasorda is celebrating his 82nd birthday right here in the nation's capital. Lasorda was honored this morning when the National Portrait Gallery installed a life-sized portrait of the Hall of Fame ... Read More
The Nats are back in town for the final nine home games of this season starting tonight when they take on the Dodgers. Throughout the entire homestand, fans will enjoy Fan Appreciation giveaways, Random Acts of Red and surprise player greetings at the gates. Additionally, tonight is T-Shirt Tuesday, featuring ... Read More
Before receiving his recent injury news, catcher Jesus Flores agreed to help Nationals Buzz readers learn some basic Spanish words about baseball. The young catcher grew up in Venezuela and signed with the Mets in 2002. The Mets organization provided regular classes to the Hispanic players to help them learn ... Read More
There are plenty of reasons for fans to come out to Nationals Park to enjoy the final homestand, which starts next Tuesday against the Dodgers. Among those many reasons is Oktoberfest, an end-of-season party presented by Hard Times Cafe and Budweiser American Ale. It will take place next Thursday, September ... Read More
It may be a bit early to start thinking about next season, but Major League Baseball released tentative schedules for 2010 today and there are plenty of great highlights for Nationals fans. For one, the Nationals will open at home -- against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 5th. Ryan Zimmerman ... Read More
The final ESPN Zone Q&A of the season is approaching quickly. Josh Willingham will be the special guest, so don't forget to mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24th at noon. As always, Charlie Slowes will moderate the event and ask trivia questions about Willingham to fans in attendance. After ... Read More
Fan Appreciation Month continues with a really sweet Suite Sweepstakes. The Nationals are giving away one night in a luxury suite for 15 people during next Thursday's game against the Dodgers. Think about it...watching Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn and Manny Ramirez with a dozen friends - all from the comfort ... Read More
Elijah Dukes knows a little something about hitting a home run during a Major League debut. In April of 2007, in the fifth inning of the Rays season opener, a then 23 year old Dukes took Yankees starter Carl Pavano deep in his first official at bat. Fortunately, the ball ... Read More
Wearing their patriotic blue American flag jerseys and hats, the Nationals will honor the victims of 9/11 during the final home game of this series. Additionally, all active military personnel, police officers, EMTs and firefighters can purchase discounted tickets for the game. Throwing the first pitch will be Thomas Heidenberger, ... Read More
Today is one of those weird days where numbers get placed in a particular order and seem kind of interesting. On this particular day, those numbers honor the world's greatest game: baseball. Nine is, without any question, the number of baseball. Nine innings. Nine players on the field. Nine men ... Read More
Today, the University of Virginia Cavaliers traveled to Nationals Park to be honored by the Nats. The team met with Ryan Zimmerman on the field and watched the game from the PNC Diamond Club. And leave it to Ryan to send them home happy with a walk off home run ... Read More
Today, twenty children aged 5-12 are taking over Nationals Park and "running the show." They will be helping the grounds crew, the Nat Pack, the PA announcer and the television and radio broadcast teams, as well as presenting the line-up card, throwing the first pitch and welcoming the players as ... Read More
The dog days of summer are coming to a close, but not before the Nationals welcome our four-legged friends to Nationals Park to enjoy the national pastime for a weekend. Today and tomorrow, fans can bring their furry friends to watch the Nats take on the Marlins from the Left ... Read More
Tonight, as part of an annual celebration of the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente, the Nationals will pay tribute to one of baseball's biggest legends with video highlights and the presentation of the Roberto Clemente Award to pitcher John Lannan. The award recognizes those players who best represent the ... Read More
The dog days of August are over. The kids are back in school. The scorching summer days have turned into breezy fall evenings. In addition to watching September call-ups play to impress, savoring the spoiler role against contending teams and/or calculating the losses needed to secure another first overall draft ... Read More
