Pete Kerzel

Keri's "Up, Up, & Away" should be required reading for Nats fans

Keri's "Up, Up, & Away" should be required reading for Nats fans
Baseball is a game dominated by numbers: match-ups between pitchers and batters, forgettable and memorable streaks, and win-loss records, especially during the dog days of August. But statistics are only one facet of the national pastime; they help frame and shape the game, but they don't define it. Though we're caught between old-school stats and the sabermetric revolution - where there seems to be a number to explain everything, however convoluted the reasoning behind the figure - nothing...
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Josh Land

#IChallengeMatt: Take on the skipper at his own game in CareFirst Fan Challenge (updated)

#IChallengeMatt: Take on the skipper at his own game in CareFirst Fan Challenge (updated)
From watching Matt Williams on and off the field, one word immediately comes to mind when I think about the Nationals skipper: intense. The manager often appears serious and in the zone while managing his team. But that doesn't mean he doesn't also have fun and let loose. You'll see the best of both worlds from Williams at our upcoming Fan Challenge, presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield! We're inviting you to take on Williams at his own game. What's that game, you ask? Fungo golf!...
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Rachel Levitin: Not Nationals Stadium, not Nationals Field; it's called Nationals Park

Rachel Levitin: Not Nationals Stadium, not Nationals Field; it's called Nationals Park
So I have a pet peeve that I've stayed quiet about for too long now. It's gotten to the point where I nearly boiled over with irritation while discussing said pet peeve with my friend last night. What is it? Well, clearly it's baseball related, since it's being posted on this blog. Even now, in its seventh year of operation, there are people who live in the D.C. metropolitan area and suburbs who call Nationals Park anything except its namesake and it's driving me crazy. I've heard a...
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Josh Land

Marty Niland: Resilience, luck have Nats in good position

Marty Niland: Resilience, luck have Nats in good position
We've all heard that it's better to be lucky than good, but a resilient Nationals team has offered proof over the past week that it's best to be both. The Nats were clinging to a 1 1/2 game lead over Atlanta in the National League East just a week ago. Since then, they have lost four of seven games, some in spectacular spirit-crushing fashion. Yet, they have added two games to their lead over the Braves, who may be flatlining at an opportune time. Is that luck, grit or a little bit of...
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Josh Land

Rachel Levitin: Nats need to pay extra attention to NL East games down the stretch

Rachel Levitin: Nats need to pay extra attention to NL East games down the stretch
It hasn't been an easy road trip for the Nationals. They're 4-4 against the Rockies, Reds and Marlins with one more game to be played before heading home on Thursday. The Nats have dropped two of three in Miami with their final game of that series this afternoon. Once they return to Washington, the next homestand - if played well - could help bolster their hopes for a slightly longer season, as long as they make a strong strike against their National League East division foes. The Phillies...
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Dave Nichols: With Zimmerman out, Nats should deal for infielder

Dave Nichols: With Zimmerman out, Nats should deal for infielder
The major league trade deadline is Thursday. The Nationals have won eight of their last 12 games and 15 of the last 23. But with Ryan Zimmerman's hamstring injury reportedly keeping him out of the lineup for six to eight weeks, most folks around baseball think the Nats will be active in the trade market for an infielder - either second base or third - to help the team with its pursuit of a division title. In this space a week ago, I came to the conclusion that the Nats were as healthy as...
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Josh Land

Hair Cuttery styling upcoming Social Media Weekend at Nats Park

Hair Cuttery styling upcoming Social Media Weekend at Nats Park
Did you hear? We're at it again! We're excited to kick off another Social Media Weekend (#masnSMW) styled by Hair Cuttery this Friday, Aug. 1 at Nationals Park. Before our full weekend of giveaways, prizes, seat upgrades and more, Gio Gonzalez will be taking out a lucky group of MASN Word of the Day winners to lunch in the District. After lunch, the fun continues for everyone at Nats Park. We'll be on site with Hair Cuttery all weekend, and if you're at the park, we want to hook you up!...
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Marty Niland: History shows Rizzo deals for difference-makers

Marty Niland: History shows Rizzo deals for difference-makers
Aside from President Obama's golf scores, the most closely held secrets in Washington these days are how long Ryan Zimmerman's hamstring injury will keep him sidelined and whether the Nationals will make a trade to replace Zimmerman's potent bat if his absence is a long one. General manager Mike Rizzo has said publicly that he likes the current roster, and that he has confidence that Danny Espinosa, Kevin Frandsen and recent call-up Zach Walters will collectively fill the void. Perhaps he's...
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Patrick Reddington: Delving deeper into Suarez not signing with Nats

Patrick Reddington: Delving deeper into Suarez not signing with Nats
Nationals scouting director Kris Kline was genuinely excited about getting left-hander Andrew Suarez with the Nats' second-round pick, 57th overall in this past June's amateur draft. Kline talked the pitcher up when he spoke to reporters about this year's picks after the second day's selections were completed. "We got Suarez from the University of Miami, who we love," Kline said. "Big lefty. Physical kid. Up to 97 with a plus slider and a plus changeup that commands his stuff very...
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Before game even started, Barrett was victorious in standoff

Before game even started, Barrett was victorious in standoff
The national anthem had been sung. Most of the players had left the field. Coors Field was ready for baseball to begin. Or was it? After pregame, two players remained on the field: Brandon Barnes of the Rockies and the Nats' Aaron Barrett. Stuck in a standoff, they both refused to move from their places on the field. Before Denard Span stepped in the box, the dueling players were helped out by their teammates and were brought sunscreen, water and more. Hilarity ensued, but more...
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David Huzzard: The Nationals and offense through the years

David Huzzard: The Nationals and offense through the years
If Nationals fans were polled on which area of the team needed to improve during the stretch run, most of them would say the offense. It would come as a surprising fact to those fans that the Nationals are third in the National League in runs per game at 4.24, but their answer isn't the least bit surprising. With the strike in 1994, baseball lost a good many fans, and in 1998, the home run chase between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire brought in new fans. Those fans that watched baseball in the...
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Rachel Levitin: Will Zimmerman's injury put a strain on Nats?

Rachel Levitin: Will Zimmerman's injury put a strain on Nats?
The unfortunate bout of luck that befell a hustling Ryan Zimmerman is sure to put a slight strain on the post-All-Star break Nationals. A strained right hamstring is Zimmerman's injury and the Nats will now press onward, hoping that this setback is nothing more than a minor one. There is good news, though: The Nats sit in first place among their National League East brethren and lead Atlanta by two games. Washington has won four straight games, which is a nice tone to set while the final...
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Pete Kerzel

Desmond is Nationals' nominee for Heart & Hustle Award

Desmond is Nationals' nominee for Heart & Hustle Award
When you think of Ian Desmond, you think of intensity. Whether he's manning shortstop, swinging in the batter's box or reaching out into the community, Desmond knows only one way to do things: giving 100 precent. Is it any wonder Nationals manager Matt Williams has trouble getting Desmond to consider taking a day off? The guy defines workaholic, in the best possible sense. Others are taking notice, too. This morning, Desmond was announced as the Nats' nominee for the Heart & Hustle...
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Dave Nichols: Will Nationals be active at trade deadline?

Dave Nichols: Will Nationals be active at trade deadline?
The non-waiver trade deadline is 10 days away, but there has been very little mention of the Nationals in the national media with regard to being a player in the annual talent swap. Perhaps that's a good thing. With Monday night's 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, coupled with the Braves' loss to Miami, the Nats took over the lead in the National League East yet again. Their 54-43 record is good for first overall in the NL, percentage points better than Milwaukee (whom the Nats just took...
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Marty Niland: Nats hit milestones on a historic day

Marty Niland: Nats hit milestones on a historic day
As America commemorated 45 years since the first human steps on the moon Sunday, the Nationals were celebrating some milestones and anniversaries of their own on the way to their 53rd victory of 2013, a 5-4 walk-off win over Milwaukee. Gio Gonzalez labored through one of his more difficult starts of the season, but he collected five strikeouts in his 3 1/3-inning stint. The last of those, dealt to Rickie Weeks leading off the third, was the 1,000th of Gonzalez's career. In his seventh...
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National buzz surrounding Nats after first half of season

National buzz surrounding Nats after first half of season
Baseball is back! After a brief hiatus, the Nationals will kick off their second half of the season at home. While we're technically past the halfway point of the season, the All-Star break seems like a natural time to evaluate the first halves of teams' seasons. The Nats sit in a first-place tie with the Braves in the National League East with a 51-42 record. Before the Brewers-Nationals series kicks off tonight, let's take a look back at what national writers are saying about the Nats...
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Patrick Reddington: Strasburg hopes for better results against Brewers

Patrick Reddington: Strasburg hopes for better results against Brewers
The Nationals were looking for a strong outing from Stephen Strasburg during the finale of the last series they played with the Milwaukee Brewers during Washington's trip to Miller Park in late June. The previous night's 16-inning marathon left the Nats bullpen depleted, but they'd outlasted the Brewers and set themselves up with an opportunity for a three-game sweep of the National League Central's first-place team. Strasburg was in the midst of a rough stretch of starts, however, in which...
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Patrick Reddington: Wondering what Zimmermann's future holds

Patrick Reddington: Wondering what Zimmermann's future holds
While Ian Desmond's name was in the headline of FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal's article this week about the Nationals being in the market for a young shortstop who could potentially replace the 28-year-old infielder if he leaves as a free agent after the 2015 campaign, Jordan Zimmermann's name came up, as well. The Nats' 2007 second-round pick is due to become a free agent after next season. Both Desmond and Zimmermann were rumored to be discussing long-term deals last winter before each...
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Harper's star turn in new ESPN spot

Harper's star turn in new ESPN spot
Do you cry at the end of "Field of Dreams"? Yeah, me, too. When Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner, and his dad have a catch in that Iowa cornfield, it gets to me. Every. Damn. Time. That film and that reaction are the focuses of a new "This is SportsCenter" spot on ESPN, starring Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper - as you've never seen him before. No spoiler here, no description of his interaction with ESPN anchors Hannah Storm, John Anderson and Bram Weinstein. The spot is entitled...
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David Huzzard: The Desmond dilemma

David Huzzard: The Desmond dilemma
With the news that the Nationals are looking for a young shortstop to be included in a deadline deal, the Ian Desmond contract situation has come back into the news. Desmond is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the 2015 season, and over the last three years, he's been one of the Nationals' best offensive players. In fact, if we rank all Nationals from 2005 to present by fWAR, Desmond is the second-best Nationals position player, behind only Ryan Zimmerman. Desmond's rise up these...
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