Pete Kerzel

On rumors, mystery teams and improving the Nationals

On rumors, mystery teams and improving the Nationals
I'm sitting at Gate B-4 at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport, having decided it's better to arrive early for a 1 p.m. fight with a wintry mix in the weather forecast than to risk getting shut out of my Airport FastPark, my preferred long-term parking destination for business excursions. Better safe than sorry, right? My friends who are trying to fly out of Reagan National or Dulles bound for Orlando (and, eventually, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., site of the annual...
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Weekly Wrap: Nats filling roster holes during week before Winter Meetings

Weekly Wrap: Nats filling roster holes during week before Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings are still a few days away. However, that didn't stop the Nationals from making moves and headlines this week. Heading into the offseason, the Nats were looking for a left-handed bat and possibly another starter to fill out the rotation. They got both in the past week. Today, former Orioles outfielder Nate McLouth signed a two-year deal with the Nats. On Monday, the Nats made a deal with the Tigers, bringing right-hander Doug Fister to D.C., for Steve Lombardozzi, Ian...
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Throwback Thursday: A sendoff for a homegrown kid

Throwback Thursday: A sendoff for a homegrown kid
Earlier this week, the Nationals acquired right-hander Doug Fister from the Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi, and left-handers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray. Despite the excitement surrounding Fister joining the Nats rotation, many D.C. fans were sad to see Lombardozzi go. The kid from Atholton High School always seemed to be a fan favorite around Nats Park. In honor of his time with the Nationals, we're throwin' it back to one of Lombo's memorable moments. In this highlight...
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Josh Land

Throwback Thursday: A walk-off homer for Thanksgiving

Throwback Thursday: A walk-off homer for Thanksgiving
Everyone has Thanksgiving traditions, and for most families, those include sitting around the television watching football. On a day where football takes center stage, I thought we'd throw it back to a moment that reminds us of our love and passion for baseball. What better way to do so than with a walk-off home run? With the Nationals holding onto hope in the playoff race, Bryce Harper gave D.C. a reason to keep buzzing with a game-winning shot. Relive the excitement in the video below and...
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Lo Duca on Hall of Fame ballot for first time, Raines again faces uphill battle

Lo Duca on Hall of Fame ballot for first time, Raines again faces uphill battle
Another Hall of Fame ballot, another smattering of former Nationals and Expos who will likely be on the outside looking in when results of balloting of Baseball Writers' Association of America members is announced Jan. 8. Among the 19 new candidates, there is only one ex-National: catcher Paul Lo Duca, who played 46 games in a Washington uniform in 2008 before being released. Lo Duca, a .286 hitter in 11 major league seasons, batted only .230 with 12 RBIs for the Nats. There are still some...
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Weekly Wrap: The 40-man roster and new hires

Weekly Wrap: The 40-man roster and new hires
The baseball world was rocked this week by a huge trade. The Tigers sent Prince Fielder and $30 million to the Rangers for Ian Kinsler. What offseason? While the blockbuster trade dominated national headlines, the Nationals were busy filling vacancies and finalizing their 40-man roster this week. The Nats brought in a familiar face as their new third-base coach. Bob Henley, who has been with the Nats/Expos for the last 11 years, was hired as the new windmill, filling the vacancy created by...
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Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame

Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame
With six seasons of hitting 20 or more home runs and two Silver Slugger Awards, Ryan Zimmerman is no stranger when it comes to hitting balls out of the park. On a spring evening in Baltimore, Zimmerman proved just how powerful he is by crushing three different pitches to three different parts of the ballpark. Relive the excitement of Zimmerman's first career three-homer game in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Pete Kerzel

Nationals seeking new in-game video host

Nationals seeking new in-game video host
If you've ever stared up at the giant video board at Nationals Park during a game, seen the in-game video host running a contest or trying to engage fans and thought, "Gee, I could do that," the Nationals may want to talk to you. The Nats are commencing a casting call for a new in-game video host and, providing you have an effusive personality, have performed in front of large crowds, have on-air experience and possess a knowledge of both baseball and the Nationals, your dream could come...
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Fan challenge winners take down Ryan Zimmerman in Xbox battle

Fan challenge winners take down Ryan Zimmerman in Xbox battle
While fan challenge winners Brady Doyle and Bella Ronca may not be able to snag line drives or smash home runs as well as Ryan Zimmerman, they proved that that they could take down the Nationals third baseman in an Xbox battle. Thanks to MASN's annual fan challenge, the duo had the opportunity to meet Zimmerman and take him on in a game of MLB 2K13. Doyle and Ronca submitted a video during the season, challenging Zimmerman to try to beat them in a game of MLB 2K13. Eventually, their video was...
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Weekly Wrap: Vacancies emerge in Nationals organization

Weekly Wrap: Vacancies emerge in Nationals organization
With the offseason comes trade rumors, waiver news and coaching staff shakeups. The Nationals have experienced all three this week. Both Trent Jewett and Roy Clark left the Nats organization this week to pursue different opportunities. Clark, the Nats' former assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel, has joined the Dodgers, and former third base coach Jewett is now the bench coach of the Seattle Mariners. As it is only November, many offseason trade rumors will...
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Throwback Thursday: Ramos enjoys a festive Fourth

Throwback Thursday: Ramos enjoys a festive Fourth
The Fourth of July at Nationals Park is one of the best days of the season. I mean, what better way to celebrate our nation than watching the Nationals play the national pastime in our nation's capital? This year, in addition to the holiday, the Fourth was made even more special with the return of Wilson Ramos. After missing most of 2012 with a knee injury and sitting out the beginning of this season because of a hamstring injury, Ramos didn't waste any time before making an impact....
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Tweeting his way to a hitting lesson with Ryan Zimmerman

Tweeting his way to a hitting lesson with Ryan Zimmerman
During the 2013 season, we gave Nationals fans the chance to earn points for interacting with us on social media through our "Touch 'Em All" social rewards program. The top 10 finalists would have the chance to meet Ryan Zimmerman, with one lucky fan being selected to win a private hitting lesson with the third baseman. Fingers flew over keyboards, Instagam pictures were posted and MASN Nationals postgame memes were shared on Facebook. Each month, top followers on our social media accounts...
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Weekly Wrap: Williams takes over, Desmond continues to shine on national stage

Weekly Wrap: Williams takes over, Desmond continues to shine on national stage
Although the offseason is in full swing, the Nationals have continued to make national headlines with the hiring of a new manager and a shortstop being recognized for his bat. While the Nats had been expected to hire Matt Williams, he was officially introduced last Friday. On Wednesday, Ian Desmond was honored with his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award. While those were the biggest stories around the Nats this week, there are many other headlines that you may have missed. Go to...
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Throwback Thursday: An extra-special slam

Throwback Thursday: An extra-special slam
Yesterday, Ian Desmond was awarded his second straight Silver Slugger. In honor of the slugger's solid season at the plate, we're takin' it back to one of his most memorable at-bats of the season. With the game tied in the 11th against the Phillies, Desmond stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. Relive Desi's extra-special slam below and check back every Thursday for more great plays from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Weekly Wrap: Matt Williams named Nats manager

Weekly Wrap: Matt Williams named Nats manager
The Boston Red Sox are 2013 World Series champions, and with another season wrapping up Wednesday, the Nationals officially announced that Matt Williams is their new manager. The official statement came from the Nationals on Thursday morning. With the announcement came the news that Randy Knorr would be continuing his role as bench coach. In case you missed the news, we'll have you covered here on MASNsports.com each Friday with top news from the Nationals. Here are some other headlines...
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Throwback Thursday: Last out, hearts out

Throwback Thursday: Last out, hearts out
There's nothing like those moments that bring you to the edge of your seat. This was definitely one of those moments. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Rafael Soriano found himself in a jam with two runners in scoring position, protecting a one-run lead. However, it was Adam LaRoche who saved the day. Relive LaRoche's thrilling play that secured a win against the Padres in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Weekly Wrap: New manager announcement on horizon

Weekly Wrap: New manager announcement on horizon
Have you watched the Red Sox and Cardinals duke it out in the first two games of the World Series? While you continue watching to see who emerges as World Series champs, let's catch you up on things you may have missed around the Nationals organization this week. The Nats are continuing managerial interviews, including one with DeMarlo Hale this week. In addition, they have met with Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams, Padres executive Brad Ausmus and Randy Knorr. An announcement...
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Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann

Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann
This season, Jordan Zimmermann emerged as an elite pitcher for the Nationals. After making the All-Star team for the first time, he finished the season with 19 wins and a 3.25 ERA. This week, we're throwin' it back to April, when Zimmermann threw his first career shutout. Watch the recap below and make sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Moving ahead, what happens to the coaching staff?

Moving ahead, what happens to the coaching staff?
NatsTown is prepared for a new manager, and one should be named during the first week of November. But whether general manager Mike Rizzo decides to turn the managerial reins over to an in-house candidate or picks someone from outside the organization to succeed Davey Johnson, there will likely be a ripple effect that changes the makeup of the Nationals coaching staff. A new manager will want the latitude to assemble his own staff. Obviously, if either current third base coach Trent Jewett or...
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Weekly Wrap: Nats continue managerial search

Weekly Wrap: Nats continue managerial search
In case you haven't noticed, there's some pretty great postseason baseball being played right now. The Red Sox are looking to head to the World Series, and they're in need of just one more win. The Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound tonight as they look to even up their series with the Cardinals. However, if your attention is solely on postseason baseball, you may have missed some news surrounding the Nationals this week. The Nats are continuing their managerial search, looking...
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