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Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb

Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb
This week, Ian Desmond's name has been thrown around the rumor mill at the Winter Meetings. With just one year left on his contract, the Nationals have their ears open, listening to offers for the shortstop. Desmond is one of the most powerful shortstops in the league. He has hit at least 20 home runs in each of his last three seasons and has won three straight Silver Slugger Awards. Coincidence? I think not. This week, I'm throwin' it back to Desmond's furthest home run of the season, a...
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Josh Land

Watch four "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

Watch four "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week
As the weather continues to get colder in the Washington D.C. area, the hot stove continues to heat up around the baseball world. While general manager Mike Rizzo continues to work on the Nationals' roster at the Winter Meetings, relive four magical games from the 2014 season. By all accounts, 2014 was the season of walk-off wins for the Nationals. And no, I'm not just talking about the 10-game winning streak in August, Many of the Nats' walk-off wins came before and after the winning...
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Throwback Thursday: Game-ending robbery

Throwback Thursday: Game-ending robbery
The colder it gets outside, the more fans miss warm summer nights at Nationals Park. The delicious food, great views, exciting home runs and ,of course, those moments that bring you to the edge of your seat. Well, this week I'm throwin' it back to one of those edge-of-your-seat moments. In fact, this was more of a slowly-stand-up-with-your-mouth-gaping-open moment. It's the bottom of the ninth in the nation's capital. The Nationals have a 5-2 lead, but the Mets have two on and the tying run...
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Pete Kerzel

Rizzo, the Nationals and the Boras effect

Rizzo, the Nationals and the Boras effect
A week from today, I'll wake up in San Diego, head to the media workroom and be ready for the first official day of baseball's annual Winter Meetings. Unless, of course, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo gets a head start on the fun and announces something Sunday night, as was the case in 2010 when the Nats snagged outfielder Jayson Werth before the press conference dais had even been finished. But that's why I'm arriving in San Diego at midday Sunday. Just in case. In the ensuing three...
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Boone lone ex-National on 2015 Hall of Fame ballot

Boone lone ex-National on 2015 Hall of Fame ballot
There's not a lot of Nationals love on the 2015 Hall of Fame ballot announced this morning. Only one former Nat - infielder Aaron Boone - is listed among the 17 new additions to the ballot, which feature three pitchers (Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz) who combined to win nine Cy Young Awards and two hitters (Gary Sheffield and Nomar Garciaparra) who claimed batting titles in their careers. Boone played one season for the Nationals, hitting .241 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 104...
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Nationals announce plans for NatsFest on Dec. 13 (updated)

Nationals announce plans for NatsFest on Dec. 13 (updated)
We already knew NatsFest was being held Dec. 13, and that the annual winter baseball carnival was returning to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a downtown location that provides easier access for Nationals fans. Now we have a better idea of some of the team-sponsored activities that will occur from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (or starting at 10 a.m. if you're a season plan holder). Eight different stations inside the Convention Center will host 51 separate events, and you'll have to pick and...
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Josh Land

Be thankful this week for six "Nationals Classics"

Be thankful this week for six "Nationals Classics"
The holiday season officially kicks off this week with Thanksgiving on Thursday. While Thanksgiving weekend is normally filled with numerous football games, we have six opportunities for you to watch some of the greatest games in Nationals history. This week's lineup features four walk-off wins, as well as stellar pitching performances from Jordan Zimmermann and Stephen Strasburg. Here's what's on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 24, 12:30 p.m.: Strasburg made his memorable major league debut...
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Josh Land

Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw

Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw
Early in the season, Anthony Rendon took over the hot corner, leaving the Nationals with a hole at second base. At the trade deadline, Mike Rizzo filled that opening with veteran Asdrubal Cabrera, adding an experienced glove and valuable bat as the Nats prepared for a postseason run. Cabrera has been known for flashing some leather throughout his career, and that proved to be no different during his time in the nation's capital. Cabrera performed as a human highlight reel at second base with...
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Josh Land

Get your baseball fix with two "Nationals Classics" this week

Get your baseball fix with two "Nationals Classics" this week
This past weekend, the Washington D.C., area saw the area's first few snowflakes. Personally, the snow and frigid temperatures have left me feeling a little sad and missing the warm temperatures of the summer. With summer comes baseball games virtually every day. If the weather has you feeling a little down, don't fret. You have a few opportunities to catch a pair of "Nationals Classics" games. Here's what's on deck this week: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.: On May 28, 2005, the...
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Pete Kerzel

The rarest of rare Washington baseball uniforms

The rarest of rare Washington baseball uniforms
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and more than a few folks will be buying replica Nationals uniform jerseys for the baseball-crazy fans on their naughty-or-nice lists. There's nothing like a successful season - a second National League East title and playoff appearance in three seasons - to jack up sales in the official team store or via your favorite Major League Baseball-approved website. There are few things more American than baseball, apple pie, Chevrolet - and the ringing of cash...
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Throwback Thursday: A celebratory "Cheers!"

Throwback Thursday: A celebratory "Cheers!"
Earlier this week, Matt Williams was named National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. This season, the Nationals faced multiple key injuries and were still able to run away with the NL East title while earning the top seed in the NL. Not too shabby for the new guy. We got to see Williams and the Nats take it all in the night they clinched the division. In the middle of the craziness, Williams huddled the team together, raised a glass and shared a...
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Don't miss five "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

Don't miss five "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week
Last week, shortstop Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon won Silver Slugger Awards for being the top offensive players at their respective positions. Tomorrow, manager Matt Williams will find out if he's been named National League Manager of the Year for leading the 2014 Nationals to the best record in baseball. I know, I know, - awards season is not the same as watching actual baseball games. If you're missing your Nationals, however, you have the opportunity to watch five "Nationals...
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Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day

Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day
The Sliver Slugger Awards will be handed out tonight to the best offensive performers at each position in both leagues. A few Nationals come to mind in the discussion for the award. Among them, of course, is Adam LaRoche. Whether it was game-tying home runs or walk-off hits, LaRoche's bat seemed to deliver the big knock when it mattered most. He finished the season with 26 home runs and 92 RBIs, ranking fourth and third, respectively, among National League first basemen. This week, I'm...
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Jerry Blevins named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list

Jerry Blevins named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list
Sports Illustrated recently released its fourth annual Twitter 100 list, compiling 100 accounts of the organization's favorite bloggers, writers and athletes. While we, along with loyal Nationals fans, were probably not surprised to see relief pitcher Jerry Blevins on the list, many may not be very familiar with Blevins - let alone know just how hilarious he can be. If the selfie he took above didn't convince you he deserved to be on the list, check out some of our other favorite tweets sent...
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Catch this week's "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD

Catch this week's "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD
It's been nearly a month since the Nationals played their last game. While spring training is still months away, MASN HD is airing five "Nationals Classics" games this week. Make sure you tune in this week to get your fix of some of the greatest games in Nats' history, including a pair of walk-off wins courtesy of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what MASN has on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.: Zimmerman has earned the reputation of "Mr. Clutch" throughout his time in...
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Pete Kerzel

Livan Hernandez's story chronicled in ESPN's "Brothers in Exile" on Nov. 4

Livan Hernandez's story chronicled in ESPN's "Brothers in Exile" on Nov. 4
Come Tuesday night, when you're tired of channel surfing to find something - anything - other than election results, you can tune to ESPN for a civics and history lesson with a Nationals twist. As part of its "30 for 30" series, ESPN will present "Brothers in Exile," which chronicles the path that led two half-brothers - ex-National Livan Hernandez and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez - to defect from their native Cuba for a chance to play baseball in the major leagues. The siblings, both...
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Throwback Thursday: An extra special opener

Throwback Thursday: An extra special opener
With the World Series wrapped up, it is officially the offseason for Major League Baseball. That means no more baseball for 158 days - otherwise known as way, way too long. To help you get your Nationals fix for the next six months, I'll be throwin' it back to a memorable moment from their 2014 season every Thursday. Hence the "Throwback Thursday" thing. Let's kick things off by going all the way back to the beginning. The Nats opened their season in enemy territory with a...
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Convention Center to host NatsFest on Dec. 13

Convention Center to host NatsFest on Dec. 13
NatsFest is returning to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and will be held Dec. 13, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase online here beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. The fun-filled baseball festival - coming on the heels of the team's second National League East title in three seasons - will give fans of all ages the opportunity to interact with select Nationals players and team personnel. Among the activities will be live batting cages, exclusive...
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Palm Beach County OKs funds for Nats/Astros spring complex, teams have 90 days to find site (updated)

Palm Beach County OKs funds for Nats/Astros spring complex, teams have 90 days to find site (updated)
Palm Beach County commissioners this morning voted 5-2 to approve $108 million in hotel bed tax revenues that will help fund the new spring training facility the Nationals and Houston Astros want to share. The teams now have 90 days to find a suitable site to build a new stadium, practice fields, offices and other facilities that would be used for both spring training and Grapefruit League games. "It's a critical step in the success of keeping Major League Baseball on the east coast of...
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Another obstacle for planned Nats/Astros spring complex in Palm Beach County

Another obstacle for planned Nats/Astros spring complex in Palm Beach County
The Nationals' hopes to partner with the Houston Astros on a shared spring training complex in Palm Beach County have run into another obstacle: West Palm Beach, which owns the 160 acres the teams are targeting, is considering a $14 million offer for the property from a developer who wants to build there. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, city commissioners in West Palm Beach have decided to pursue a deal that would place town houses, retail businesses and a new park on the tract,...
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