Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills

Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills
Spring training starts today! Boy, that has a nice ring to it. While we bear with below-freezing temperatures in the mid-Atlantic, the Nationals are kicking off camp in Florida. It's time to dust off the cleats, warm up the arms and get ready for opening day. Before April 6 arrives, the Nats have a few adjustments to make. Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth have to get used to flipping left and right field. Tanner Roark needs to re-establish his bullpen dominance. And last - but definitely...
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Happy (Racing) Presidents Day!

Happy (Racing) Presidents Day!
While today is a federal holiday, for those in the D.C. region, it's so much more than that. When Nationals fans hear the word "presidents," they naturally think of George, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill racing around the warning track of Nationals Park. Whether they're racing giant pierogies, being taken out by D-backs legends or getting chased by sharks, the racing presidents are just another reason why you should be counting down the days until the return of baseball season. Here are some...
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Werth Chia Pet, Rendon garden gnome, historical bobbleheads highlight 2015 Nationals promotional schedule

Werth Chia Pet, Rendon garden gnome, historical bobbleheads highlight 2015 Nationals promotional schedule
The Nationals are rolling out a slew of interesting promotional giveaways to mark their 10th anniversary season, including an array of historical mementos to celebrate their first decade in D.C. On the heels of last year's successful Jayson Werth garden gnome, the Nats will offer an Anthony Rendon garden gnome to the first 25,000 fans through the turnstiles on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Werth fans shouldn't be worried, as their favorite bearded player will be celebrated in a unique Chia Pet to be...
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Watch history happen on this week's "Nationals Classics"

Watch history happen on this week's "Nationals Classics"
This week, we're digging a little deeper to bring you a couple of "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD. First, don't miss a grand finale from Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond against the Phillies. Second, you can re-watch Barry Bonds record-breaking home run from 2007. Don't worry, despite the history, the Nationals still got the win on the road against the Giants. Here's what's on deck on MASN HD: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m.: Who doesn't love a battle with the Phillies? On June 19, 2013,...
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Enjoy two "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

Enjoy two "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week
With football officially behind us until August, our eyes are now focused solely on baseball. That's right, Nationals pitchers and catcher officially report to Viera, Fla., in 16 days. While we patiently await the report date, catch two "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.: On the last day of the 2014 regular season, Jordan Zimmermann pitched the first no-hitter in Nationals history. Zimmermann issued just one walk and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. kept...
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Palm Beach County joins West Palm Beach in approving land swap for new spring training facility (with teams' statement)

Palm Beach County joins West Palm Beach in approving land swap for new spring training facility (with teams' statement)
Palm Beach County commissioners voted 6-1 this morning to OK a land swap with the City of West Palm Beach and the conceptual plan for a new spring training complex in West Palm Beach that would be shared by the Astros and Nationals. The move means the teams will move a step closer to building a new spring training facility on 160 acres at the southeast corner of Haverhill Road and 45th Street on the site of a former landfill. In exchange for the city-owned parcel, West Palm Beach will receive...
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Nats, Astros hope Florida legislature can clear hurdle for new spring training complex

Nats, Astros hope Florida legislature can clear hurdle for new spring training complex
If the Astros and Nationals are going to get their long-awaited shared spring training complex in West Palm Beach, they're going to have to overcome a late-in-the-process hurdle. The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale reported Monday that drinking water protections on the parcel of land where the teams want to have a $135 million facility constructed could stand in the way of the project's completion. In order for the shared spring training home to move forward, the Florida legislature needs to...
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Zimmerman walks off against the Padres in this week's "Nationals Classics" game

Zimmerman walks off against the Padres in this week's "Nationals Classics" game
Spring training is just three weeks away. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kiss this cold, snowy winter goodbye and say hello to the boys of summer. While I can't realistically do that, you and I can watch this week's "Nationals Classics" game on MASN HD, featuring a walk-off home run from Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what's on deck: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m.: Besides being the longest tenured player on the Nationals, Zimmerman has also earned the reputation of being one of...
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Catch three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Catch three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
We're just 31 days from the start of spring training. If you ask me, it can't come soon enough. To fill your baseball void, we have three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD. We kick things off with everyone's favorite fictional holiday, "Clinchmas." Here's what's on deck this week: Monday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.: Enjoy today's holiday by reliving another one - Clinchmas. That's right, today you can enjoy the Nationals' clinching of the National League East in Atlanta this past Sept....
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Throwback Thursday: Fear the goggles

Throwback Thursday: Fear the goggles
Last night, the Nationals traded Tyler Clippard to the A's for Yunel Escobar, ending the set-up man's seven-year stint in D.C. This week's Throwback Thursday takes a look back at one of Clippard's shutdown performances from 2014. With a one-run lead, Clippard came on in the eighth inning to face a lethal Brewers lineup. He struck out the side, taking care of Jonathan Lucroy, Khris Davis and Mark Reynolds, and received a standing ovation as he strolled to the dugout. As we all know, this was...
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Enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
The weather may be frigid, but don't worry. We know a way you can keep warm! Over the next two days, you can enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD. First, watch one of the best games of Jordan Zimmermann's career from the 2013 season. You also don't want to miss one of the many comeback wins the Nationals had in 2012. Here's what's on deck this week on MASN HD: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.: Zimmermann outdueled the Reds' Homer Bailey on April 26, 2013. Zimmermann threw a...
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Carpenter, Holliday get Sportscaster of the Year honors

Carpenter, Holliday get Sportscaster of the Year honors
There's a distinctly MASN flavor to the Sportscaster of the Year awards announced today by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Bob Carpenter, play-by-play voice of the Nationals on MASN, was chosen the co-winner of the Sportscaster of the Year award for Washington, D.C. Carpenter, who has called Nats games for nine years and 31 years of major league broadcasting under his belt, shares the D.C. honor with longtime Capitals play-by-play man Joe Beninati. Holliday, who...
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Catch two "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Catch two "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
Happy new year from the MASNsports.com staff! As the snow continues to fall this morning, remember we are just 44 days away from the date Nationals pitchers and catchers report to spring training. While you're trying to stay warm from today's snow, check out which "Nationals Classics" MASN HD is airing this week. Here's what's on deck: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 11:30 p.m.: The Nationals kicked off the 2013 season with a bang from young stars Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg. Harper hit two home...
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Caps, Blackhawks turn Nationals Park into winter wonderland

Caps, Blackhawks turn Nationals Park into winter wonderland
Standing against the wall of an elevator descending to field level at Nationals Park, Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner blends in a little too well with the rest of the red-clad Capitals fans streaming into the ballyard for the National Hockey League's Bridgestone Winter Classic. Nationals curly W sweater? Check. Winter Classic jacket to brave the chilly temps and biting breeze? You bet. Caps toque? Of course, even the little snowball on top seems both festive and appropriate. Sunglasses?...
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Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year

Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year
The start of a new year makes me even more excited for the start of a new baseball season. This week, I'm throwin' it back to one performance that makes every Nationals fan excited for 2015. After hitting just 13 home runs and 32 RBIs in just 100 regular season games, Bryce Harper dominated in the playoffs. Harper homered in three of the Nats' four games and drove in six of their nine postseason runs. His most memorable blast of the season came in Game 4 of the National League Division...
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Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab

Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab
This week, I'm throwin' it back to a moment that may have slipped your mind. In fact, I'm shining a spotlight on the most mysterious play of the season. That's right, I said mysterious. In the third inning with the Nationals leading 2-1 in Houston, Jason Castro hit a shot to left field. As the ball bounced off the wall, Kevin Frandsen turned, ran toward the infield and stuck his glove behind his back. Somehow, some way, without even a glance back, the ball ended up in Frandsen's glove....
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Deck the halls with four "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Deck the halls with four "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
Happy Holidays from the MASNsports.com staff! Our gifts to you this holiday week is four "Nationals Classics" games, including two from this past season. If you're spending time with your family and want to bond with America's Pastime, tune in to MASN HD. Here's what's on deck this week: Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1:30 p.m.: Who doesn't love it when the Nationals beat the Braves? On Sept. 17, 2013, the Nats actually split a doubleheader with the Braves. Emotions were running high at...
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Throwback Thursday: The catch

Throwback Thursday: The catch
I'm sure every Nationals fan already knows what this week's Throwback Thursday is about. Cue the goosebumps. Yesterday, it was reported that the Nationals were involved in a three-team trade, dealing Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays and receiving two prospects from the Padres. Automatically, I know the first thing that comes to mind is "The Catch," so without further adieu, relive the jaw-dropping play below. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Watch two "Nationals Classics" from 2014 this week

Watch two "Nationals Classics" from 2014 this week
After a week filled with rumors at the Winter Meetings, the Nationals returned home to Washington, D.C. Two days later, your favorite Nationals players and coaches attended NatsFest, giving fans a taste of the upcoming baseball season. To hold you over until spring training, we will continue to air some of the greatest games in Nationals history on MASN HD. This week, we are airing two "Nationals Classics" from last season, including Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter and yet another Ryan...
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Win big with MASN at NatsFest on Saturday

Win big with MASN at NatsFest on Saturday
Still craving Nationals baseball after the Winter Meetings wrapped up in San Diego? Well, you're in luck. It's once again time to break out the Natitude on Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for NatsFest! You know the drill: MASN will be on-site all afternoon hooking you up with Nats gear, autographed memorabilia, and chances to rub elbows with your favorite players and on-air personalities. For all of the NatsFest veterans out there, you'll notice some changes to...
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