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Lannan and Stammen Visit the Children's Inn at NIH

Lannan and Stammen Visit the Children's Inn at NIH
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 treatment at NIH. But Thursday's visit wasn't about treatment or discussing hardship. It was an afternoon escape from the routine, complete with a special visit from two big league baseball...
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Storen and Strasburg on Saturday (Updated)

Storen and Strasburg on Saturday (Updated)
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 on Saturday evening at Surprise Stadium. In fact, Strasburg is expected to start the game for the AFL East Division team. The great news for Nats fans is that MLB Network will carry a live...
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Lannan and Stammen Support Bethesda Big Train Baseball

Lannan and Stammen Support Bethesda Big Train Baseball
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 & Auction will take place on Sunday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pooks Hill Marriott in Bethesda. ESPN's Tim Kurkjian will be the featured guest speaker with special appearances by...
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Riggleman Meets with MASN Fantasy Baseball Winners

Riggleman Meets with MASN Fantasy Baseball Winners
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 - except for a few lucky Nationals fans. Near the front of the room, MASN's Fantasy Baseball winners gathered at a large table and enjoyed appetizers, dinner, drinks and a long, casual conversation with...
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Men About Town

Men About Town
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 to make additional community service appearances and to interact with fans on a regular basis. Over the weekend, the teammates showed up at Bethesda Big Train's annual Base Ball & Auction...
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Lucky #11 on 11/11

Lucky #11 on 11/11
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 Battey earned one in 1960. "Winning the Rawlings Gold Glove has always been important to me, as I take a lot of pride in my defense," Zimmerman said in a prepared statement. "When I...
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Winter Coat Drive at Nats Park

Winter Coat Drive at Nats Park
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 setting aside an extra coat. Through December 11th, the Nationals are collecting clean, re-useable coats and jackets for DC adults and children during the One Warm Coat Drive at Nationals Park. ...
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More voting for Zimmerman

More voting for Zimmerman
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 they like through December 11th. Zimmerman is up against Michael Bourn, Jacoby Ellsbury, Torii Hunter, Adam Jones, Melvin Mora, Kaz Matsui, Jimmy Rollins, Yadier Molina and Troy Tulowitski. You can also...
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Nyjer Morgan teams up with Kidney Foundation (updated)

Nyjer Morgan teams up with Kidney Foundation (updated)
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 and spent his evening at the 29th annual Kidney Ball benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. Morgan became interested in the Kidney Foundation when his...
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Stammen and Nats staff prepare Thanksgiving meals

Stammen and Nats staff prepare Thanksgiving meals
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 as a team, they sorted food donations, cooked Thanksgiving turkeys and packaged meals to be delivered to those local residents unable to purchase or prepare their...
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Morgan Optimistic about 2010

Morgan Optimistic about 2010
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 town for the Kidney Ball. But Morgan is also very excited about playing his first full season with the Nationals. "We've got the fire power, the bats - which is the 'swat team.' That's what I...
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Balester and Lannan Race to 500 Followers on Twitter

Balester and Lannan Race to 500 Followers on Twitter
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, aka @JLannan31, began tweeting on Tuesday and already has 179 followers. The race has prompted both pitchers to offer up prizes for their 300th, 400th and 500th followers...
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In a Florida state of mind

In a Florida state of mind
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 for scheduled practice days, which last through March 5th. This is a great time to get autographs and pictures. The early morning practices include a lot of drills and bullpen sessions. If you'd...
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Tis the Season for Giving Back

Tis the Season for Giving Back
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 Dream Foundation's continued partnership with Rebuilding Together DC. Together, as a team, they will make small repairs, install cabinets and shelving, paint walls and create...
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Lannan, Maxwell Spread Holiday Cheer

Lannan, Maxwell Spread Holiday Cheer
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 BGCGW. Lannan and Maxwell distributed gifts and Screech dolls, signed autographs, mingled and answered baseball questions and played video games with the children. "The Nationals give our...
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Chat with GM Mike Rizzo

Chat with GM Mike Rizzo
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 chat. Perhaps he'll be asked about Aroldis Chapman's workout, the team's strategy with free agents, the organization's goals for improving the team before spring training or how Rizzo will...
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NatsFest and Winter Caravan Dates Set

NatsFest and Winter Caravan Dates Set
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, autograph signings and community appearances are scheduled throughout the greater D.C. metro area for the week. Participating players and specific locations will be released at a...
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Strasburg to work with Topps

Strasburg to work with Topps
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 endorsement. "I can't wait to see myself in uniform on my first Topps card," said Strasburg in the release. "That's when I know I will...
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Zimmerman Hosts New Year's Bash

Zimmerman Hosts New Year's Bash
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 include Bill Dean, Brendan Harris, Brendan Sullivan, Reed Landry, Hunter Campbell and David Chung. Tickets for the New Year's Party at George are still available for $125 with a $4 service fee at...
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Nyjer's Pilates Workout

Nyjer's Pilates Workout
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 can't tell you why," said Morgan. "The stretching...it helps you use your core. It's relaxing." Developed during World War I to rehabilitate soldiers returning from war,...
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