It’s often said that “it’s better to be lucky than good.” But it’s what you do with that luck that counts, and by making the most of the breaks that came their way Thursday in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, the Nationals are 1-0 to start the 2012 season, with plenty of optimism. …
Apr 01
Nationals Preview: The Outfield
The Nationals’ most dramatic upgrade this season is in the outfield. With the addition of Denard Span, the team has defensive skill across the board and speed at the top of the order. While Michael Morse‘s high average and power will be missed, if Span can play to his potential, the rest of the lineup …
Mar 31
Winning the New Tradition in D.C.
The 2013 Washington Nationals are going into the season with high expectations. How high? The Nats’ skipper Davey Johnson said World Series or Bust. If Davey is right in October Washington baseball fans will get to attend a World Series game in the nation’s capital for the first time since 1933. Not to dampen this …
Mar 29
The Game Comes Home Web Series – Opening Day 2005
The Game Comes Home Web Series – Part Six “Opening Day 2005” During the next 10 weekends we are going to share with you The Game Comes Home Web Series about D.C. Baseball History. The Game Comes Home is a new weekly documentary web series chronicling the History of Baseball in Washington, D.C. Interviews with …
Mar 25
Mystery Airships of 1897
On 17 April 1897, the Washington Senators go to the White House and visit with President William McKinley. While an avid follower of the game of baseball, the President tells the players that the commitments of the job will preclude him from seeing the team play this season. While the visit is noteworthy the public’s …
Mar 24
Nationals Preview: The Bullpen
While most of the Nationals’ lineup will look familiar to fans this season, the one area of the team that has undergone major revision is the bullpen. Gone are left-handers Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Burnett and Mike Gonzalez. The only southpaw remaining out of the pen is veteran Zach Duke, who will be the team’s primary …
Mar 22
This Day in D.C. Baseball History – GW wins first baseball game played at Nationals Park
In front of a crowd of 2.500 spectators the George Washington Colonials played the St. Joseph’s Hawks in the first baseball game played at the new Nationals Park. The Colonials filled out the box score as they racked up 19 base hits on their way to a 9-4 victory. With the win the Colonials were …
Mar 21
Harry Wright on Dead Arms
Those of us who spent the summer of 2012 watching Ryan Zimmerman struggle with shoulder issues will not soon forget it. Zimmerman had to adjust his play at third to compensate for the problem. This article talks about the same problem faced by other major leaguers. Harry Wright had a long illustrious career in baseball …
Mar 23
The Game Comes Home Web Series – The 1924 World Series
The Game Comes Home Web Series – Part Five During the next 11 weekends we are going to share with you The Game Comes Home Web Series about D.C. Baseball History. The Game Comes Home is a new weekly documentary web series chronicling the History of Baseball in Washington, D.C. Interviews with Dick Heller, Phil …
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