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Nationals beat Lannan in arbitration (updated)

Nationals beat Lannan in arbitration (updated)
Since 2006, the Nationals have undergone seven arbitration hearings, winning five of the seven disputes. After today, you can chalk up another win for the Nationals. One day after holding an arbitration meeting with pitcher John Lannan, it's being reported the Nationals won out, meaning the left-hander will earn the Nationals' offer of $5 million in 2012. The meeting was held Wednesday to determine whether the left-hander would earn $5.7 million he and his CAA representatives requested in...
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Nationals to host Georgetown in exhibition game

Nationals to host Georgetown in exhibition game
If you're heading down to sunny Florida to watch the Nationals during spring training, I'm jealous. I'm not going anywhere. But while I'm enjoying the winter winds of the mid-Atlantic, fans who do make the trek to Viera, Fla., will get the chance to see the Nationals take on Georgetown University's baseball team in an exhibition game Friday, March 2. The Nationals will serve as hosts and first pitch is slated for noon at Space Coast Stadium. This will be the second time the Nats and...
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Nationals host auditions for 2012 Nat Pack

Nationals host auditions for 2012 Nat Pack
Did you apply to be a part of the Nat Pack? Are you a die-hard Nationals fan, the kind who bleeds red, err ... red, white and blue, and doesn't mind dancing in front of a huge crowd? If so, and you submitted an application to join the Nationals' fun-loving, baseball-rooting crew, the Nationals are inviting candidates to the first day of 2012 Nat Pack auditions to be held Saturday, Jan. 28. The auditions take place from 10 a.m.-noon and will be held at Nationals Park. Each participant will...
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Nationals ink multi-year extension with slugger Morse

Nationals ink multi-year extension with slugger Morse
Fresh off of a breakout season in Washington, Nationals slugger Michael Morse plans to stick around in our nation's capital for a while longer. Morse and the Nationals agreed to a multi-year contract extension Friday, according to the team, meaning fans can take some solace in knowing the powerful - yet bubbly - first baseman will remain in D.C. beyond the 2012 season. The terms of the deal are reported to be for about $10.5 million over two years, but the deal was reached prior to...
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MASN adds new "Nationals Classics" to broadcast rotation

MASN adds new "Nationals Classics" to broadcast rotation
We all love reliving those classic baseball memories. Whether it's a no-hitter, a walk-off grand slam, or a World Series clincher, revisiting those moments - the ones that display your team at its pinnacle of excellence - is truly something to enjoy. Fortunately for Nationals fans, MASN is putting together a collection of some of the Nationals' greatest games, which will be presented in their original broadcast starting Monday, January 30. The "Nationals Classics" series will run weekly...
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Mondry-Cohen represents Nationals in MLB Network's "Baseball IQ"

Mondry-Cohen represents Nationals in MLB Network's "Baseball IQ"
When a memo calling for representatives to test their baseball knowledge on a new game show was sent out to every major league team, it didn't take long for the Nationals to choose their guy. They needed someone with drive, someone who would compete, and of course, some knowledge on the game of baseball couldn't hurt. Enter Samuel Mondry-Cohen. Mondry-Cohen, the Nationals' baseball operations analyst, was chosen to represent the organization on MLB Network's new game show, "Baseball...
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Nationals announce mini ticket plans for 2012 season

Nationals announce mini ticket plans for 2012 season
We're getting closer and closer to the start of spring training, which means, Nationals fans, your window to purchase tickets for the 2012 season is closing. Of course, the best option is to get to all 81 home games, but for those of you who, you know, actually have a job to go to, the Nationals have announced a collection of mini plans for the upcoming season. Starting this week, Washington Nationals fans will have the opportunity to choose between four affordable mini ticket plans to see...
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Strasburg sports beautiful ugly sweater

Strasburg sports beautiful ugly sweater
Hopefully you had very happy and relaxing holiday season, Nationals fans. And if you're like me, you're not too thrilled about having to get back to work. So as you're browsing the internet, pretending to get things done, take a look at Stephen Strasburg's recent getup. Strasburg apparently attended an ugly sweater party recently and, quite honestly, his sweater of choice was as nasty as his breaking ball. The sweater is
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Disaster preparedness exercise at Nationals Park

Disaster preparedness exercise at Nationals Park
Over the course of this year, we've seen the importance of knowing what to do in the event of a disaster. Hurricane Irene and even a small earthquake struck the east coast within the past six months, leaving a lot of us to wonder how we would handle ourselves should a threat ever arise. Fortunately for those in the Washington area, The District of Columbia Fire Department (DCFD) and the U.S. Marines Corps' Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) will conduct a large-scale...
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What will go down at the Winter Meetings?

What will go down at the Winter Meetings?
We're just days away from the start of baseball's annual Winter Meetings, the time when we click on the burners and watch as the Hot Stove ignites, giving teams a chance to build their rosters for the upcoming season. The Nationals are certainly no exception. After a third-place finish and an 80-81 record, fans are hoping 2012 will see the team take the next step, possibly earning their first postseason berth since moving to Washington. There's a lot of potential in our nation's capital,...
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Nationals live chat set for Tuesday, Nov. 29

Nationals live chat set for Tuesday, Nov. 29
We may be on the cusp of December, but here at Nationals Buzz, it's always baseball season. We love it and we know you love it, so why not talk a little Nationals baseball? That's exactly what's going to happen. This Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m., join MASNsports.com's Byron Kerr and Pete Kerzel for a live video chat as they update fans on everything in the world of Nationals baseball, including the team's strategy for the upcoming Winter Meetings and details of baseball's new collective...
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Stuff those stockings with Nationals tickets

Stuff those stockings with Nationals tickets
The holidays are less than two months away and, let's face it, nobody wants another itchy sweater or a deluxe meat and cheese platter. Looking for something special to put under the tree or for that sixth night of Hanukkah? How about a three- or five-game ticket plan for the Nationals? Right now, fans can purchase Nationals Holiday Gift Packs, complete with tickets to either three of the Nationals' 2012 games or, for a few bucks more, five games. One option is the Opening Day Pack. At...
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Tickets on sale for "America's Night of Hope"

Tickets on sale for "America's Night of Hope"
Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual "America's Night of Hope." The event, hosted by Joel and Victoria Osteen, will take place April 28 at Nationals Park. "America's Night of Hope" draws thousands of attendees from across the nation for an evening of celebration and hope. In previous years, the event was held at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and U. S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. For more information or to purchase $15 tickets for...
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Nationals mascot Screech headed overseas

Nationals mascot Screech headed overseas
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, a lot of people in the northeast are looking to escape the blunders of winter for more promising weather. It looks like Screech, the popular Nationals mascot, is no exception. As part of the 2011 Taiwan All-Star Series, Screech was selected as the only major league mascot to accompany the team of Major League Baseball All-Stars on the journey. He'll join a group of players overseas for the five-day tournament to be held Nov....
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Get creative in the annual Nationals Pumpkin Contest

Get creative in the annual Nationals Pumpkin Contest
Halloween is one of those times during the year when I wish I had a single creative bone in my body. Costume ideas seem to avoid me, while my lack of artistic skills keep me from carving pretty much anything into a pumpkin except for a somewhat disfigured jack-o-lantern. But for those of you with the knack for carving pumpkins, here's your chance to put those talents on display and, if your creation is among the best, take home some coveted Nationals game-used baseballs. From now until Oct....
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Keep music alive by helping Hungry For Music choose diamond tunes

Keep music alive by helping Hungry For Music choose diamond tunes
It's no secret that the arts and music programs in schools nationwide are on the decline, particularly among schools with younger students. As someone who took part in band from the age of 9 through high school, it pains me to think about the future of kids getting involved in local arts programs. Fortunately, there are people out there trying to make a difference. Jeff Campbell, a former member of the Nationals' press corps who used to freelance for SportsTicker, is one of those...
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I mustache you a question (updated with Balester in mustache contest)

I mustache you a question (updated with Balester in mustache contest)
It's that time of the year! No, not fall or football or the closing weeks until Christmas. It's that time of year when men all over put aside their dignity and penchant for not looking like a creepy old guy and do what men do best - grow facial hair. In the mustache world, it's referred to as Movember, and the Nationals' Collin Balester is on board. At the Movember Web site, Balester's profile shows the Nationals pitcher with a mean-looking 'stache, coupled with the tagline of...
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IBWAA announces season awards

IBWAA announces season awards
With the season over for the Nationals, it's time for the local and national media outlets to determine the annual winners of baseball's postseason awards. While some Nationals are likely in contention for some of the higher profile awards - Danny Espinosa for Rookie of the Year and Michael Morse for breakout player of the year, the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America announced Thursday its annual team awards for the Nationals. For those who aren't aware, the IBWAA is an...
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Rachel Levitin: Respect in hand, Nats look to 2012

Rachel Levitin: Respect in hand, Nats look to 2012
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times and, now, the Nationals' 2011 season comes to a close. Moments of loss, like the end of Jim Riggleman's time as manager in Washington, made way for Davey Johnson to take the helm and lead the team to their most successful season in recent memory. The triumph of a 31-homer season for Michael Morse begs the question, "Is this a fluke, or is that guy as good as his 2011 numbers?" Drew Storen matured in both age and pitching prowess to earn...
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Mark Hornbaker: A season to remember

Mark Hornbaker: A season to remember
With only two games remaining for the Washington Nationals and the team making one last run at a .500 record, it is hard not to be excited about the 2012 team. The 2011 team will go down in history as a team that never gave up on themselves. On three different occasions this season, the Nats have looked like they were going into a free fall in the standings. On May 18, the team had a record of 18-18 and wasn't playing all that great but they were able stay around .500 level. Over the next 12...
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