DC Sports Bog: Nats


Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Tommy John disagrees with Nats’ Strasburg Shutdown
By Dan Steinberg
The surgery bears his name, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that this dude is a medical expert. OR DOES IT?

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:58 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Kid memorizes all of Nats’ batting stances
By Sarah Kogod
Committing the Nats’ batting habits to memory is good dedication.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:08 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Ryan Zimmerman, Ian Desmond, Adam LaRoche

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 08/16/2012

D.C. by itself in supporting the Strasburg Shutdown
By Dan Steinberg
ESPN.com poll on the matter shows 50 states think the pitcher should pitch, and one little District sides with Mike Rizzo

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:43 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, ESPN

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Scott Boras backs Mike Rizzo and the Nats
By Dan Steinberg
Stephen Strasburg’s agent praises Rizzo for following the opinions of doctors in dealing with his young ace.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:36 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Mike Rizzo, Scott Boras

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Morning pixels: RGIII’s locker
By Sarah Kogod
Super heroes and inspirational sayings are so very RGIII.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:31 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Stephen Strasburg, Randy Edsall, Niles Paul, Kirk Cousins, Chris Cooley, Joe Gibbs

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Nats TV ratings on MASN now up 62 percent
By Dan Steinberg
As D.C.’s baseball team keeps winning, D.C. keeps watching, in greater and greater numbers.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:55 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles | Tags:  MASN, Comcast SportsNet

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Drew Storen on shutting down Strasburg
By Sarah Kogod
Seriously, people. Keep those opinions coming.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:55 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Drew Storen

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 08/15/2012

MLB selling official Bryce Harper ‘clown question’ shirt
By Sarah Kogod
They’re a little late to the party, but at least it’s a proper clown question reference.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:47 AM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 08/15/2012

Leo Mazzone calls the Nats’ Strasburg plan ‘pathetic’
By Dan Steinberg
Former Braves pitching coach lambastes the Nationals for their thinking on Stephen Strasburg.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:08 AM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Leo Mazzone, Mike Rizzo, ESPN Radio, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 08:38 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Shark Week has Natitude
By Dan Steinberg
Discovery Channel shark-loving extravagazna pays tribute to Roger Bernadina.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:38 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Shark Week, Roger Bernadina

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Bob Carpenter calls Stephen A. Smith a ‘baseball genius’
By Dan Steinberg
Nats play-by-play man needles the ESPN yelling machine during Monday night’s blowout win.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:36 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, MASN, Rob Parker, ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Bob Carpenter

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Rick Sutcliffe has a plan for Stephen Strasburg
By Dan Steinberg
ESPN analyst suggests Nats should space out Strasburg’s starts to get him through the end of the regular season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:40 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Rick Sutcliffe, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 08/14/2012

Stephen Strasburg on Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann: ‘They’re intimidated by me’
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats pitchers talk about dugout mentality.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:10 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Gio onzalez, Jordan Zimmermann

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Nats dugout makes Shark gestures
By Dan Steinberg
After Roger Bernadina’s latest remarkable catch, he gets serenaded with chomping motions.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:29 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Roger Bernadina

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Dennis Eckersley says Nats will have to pitch Strasburg
By Dan Steinberg
Hall of Fame closer and TBS broadcaster does not believe the Nats will shut down Strasburg.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:44 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Dennis Eckersley, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Morning pixels: San Francisco media raves about the Nats
By Dan Steinberg
We’ve now moved to the portion of this wacky season where other media members cower in fear before the Nats’ awesomeness.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:07 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Natitude, Jordan Crawford, Alex Ovechkin, Ian Desmond, Brandon Banks

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Hunter Pence breaks down the Nats
By Dan Steinberg
The outfielder says Washington is good at, “Um, pitching and hitting.”

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:44 PM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Hunter Pence

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 08/13/2012

Stephen A. Smith says Nats handling of Strasburg is ‘disgraceful’
By Dan Steinberg
ESPN mechanized bullhorn says the Nats approach ‘makes me sick to my stomach.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:50 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 08/13/2012

Morning pixels: Randy Edsall talks about names on uniforms
By Dan Steinberg
Maryland football coach tells Baltimore’s 105.7 that adding back the names on uniforms is a nod to Terps tradition.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:12 AM ET, 08/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps, Nats | Tags:  Randy Edsall, Ryan Zimmerman, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Ted Leonsis, Gabby Douglas

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 08/12/2012

Construction project at 14th and U has Natitude
By Dan Steinberg
Giant crane in one of D.C.’s busiest intersections says ‘GO NATS,’ which is a new thing.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:26 PM ET, 08/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Natitude

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 08/10/2012

Nats radio team explains baseball equipment
By Dan Steinberg
If you missed the radio broadcast of the bottom of the ninth Thursday night, you missed a lot.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:38 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Charlie Slowes, Dave Jageler, 106.7 The Fan, ball bags

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 08/10/2012

Jayson Werth says Nats are ‘starting something great’
By Dan Steinberg
Nats outfielder talks to radio man Dave Jageler about what Washington can expect from its baseball team.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:36 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Jayson Werth, 106.7 The Fan, Dave Jageler

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 08/10/2012

Davey Johnson’s high school yearbook photo
By Dan Steinberg
A half-century before guiding the Nats to MLB’s best record, Johnson showed some high-school swag.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:55 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Natitude

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 08/10/2012

Morning pixels: Redskins top Nats on bar televisions
By Sarah Kogod
If you were at one of the bars who ignored the Nats game, you missed one heck of a pitching performance.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:44 AM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins, Nats, Olympics | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Jordan Zimmermann, Kurt Suzuki, Kirk Cousins

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Kornheiser and Wilbon on Bernadina’s catch
By Dan Steinberg
PTI hosts highlight the sad manner in which Roger Bernadina kept Houston from winning a baseball game.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:12 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon, Roger Bernadina, Tony Reali

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Bettman: NHL headed for a lockout if no new CBA by Sept. 15
By Lindsay Applebaum
The NHL commissioner says the league faces a work stoppage if the players’ association doesn’t agree to a new CBA on Sept. 15.

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  02:12 PM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon, Roger Bernadina, Tony Reali

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 08/09/2012

Kevin Millar, Dick Vitale on the Strasburg Shutdown
By Dan Steinberg
Two more national names weigh in on Washington’s current greatest sports debate.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:09 AM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Dick Vitale, Kevin Millar

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 08/09/2012

Nats hit home runs, throw bubble gum
By Dan Steinberg
During a season full of joyous home run celebrations, the Nats now have a new one. It involves bubble gum.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:26 AM ET, 08/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Gio Gonzalez, Danny Espinosa, Natitude

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Astros fan screams throughout entire Nats game
By Sarah Kogod
The screaming fans was quickly nicknamed “howler monkey.”

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:30 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 08/08/2012

Jake Peavy, Jeff Francoeur on shutting down Stephen Strasburg
By Sarah Kogod
The Coalition Against Strasburg Shutdown has two new members.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:33 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 08/08/2012

Dave Jageler calls Roger Bernadina’s game-winning catch
By Dan Steinberg
Here is the audio of Dave Jageler’s call of Bernadina’s magical glovework on 106.7 The Fan.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:08 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Dave Jageler, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 08/08/2012

Morning pixels: D.C. no longer just a ‘Redskins town’
By Sarah Kogod
One day away from the Redskins’ first preseason game, and the Nats are what everyone’s talking about.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:23 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Craig Stammen, Davey Johnson

Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 08/08/2012

The Nats react to Roger Bernadina’s game-ending catch
By Dan Steinberg
After the Shark saved the game in the 12th, his teammates celebrated in entertaining fashion.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:44 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Michael Morse, Jayson Werth, Tyler Clippard, Craig Stammen

Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Ian Desmond and chicken soup
By Dan Steinberg
Could a restorative pot of chicken soup based on a 19th century Hungarian recipe be speeding the shortstop back to health? Who the hell knows?

By Dan Steinberg  |  06:28 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Last Thing: Ross Detwiler is due for a vacation
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats pitcher isn’t a chef, but he’s proud of his Easy Mac skills.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:32 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ross Detwiler, Last Thing

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Kurt Suzuki’s bright yellow finger nails
By Dan Steinberg
No, the Nats’ new catcher isn’t a tortured punk rocker. He’s just trying to help pitchers see his signs.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:07 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Kurt Suzuki

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 08/07/2012

The Astros botch a bunt, and the Nats win
By Dan Steinberg
A ridiculous comedy of absurd Little League-style errors helps Washington to the ugliest of victories.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:41 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Kurt Suzuki

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Morning pixels: Phillies sell out streak ends
By Sarah Kogod
Phillies fans might want to consider taking back their own park.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:39 AM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, Olympics | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, Bryce Harper, Kurt Suzuki, Edwin Jackson

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Bryce Harper’s home run against Miami
By Sarah Kogod
Harper’s batting prowess was overshadowed by his bat-shattering emotional display.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:44 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Racing Presidents round out their Olympic tribute
By Sarah Kogod
The racing presidents took a few liberties with tradition with the first Olympic shark attack.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:57 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Racing Presidents, Roger Bernadina

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 08/06/2012

Morning pixels: The New York Times has Natitude
By Dan Steinberg
Times’s D.C. bureau chief pens a weekend piece comparing the Nats’ success with D.C.’s economic resurgence.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:27 AM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Natitude, Drew Storen, Kurt Suzuki, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Racing Presidents do rhythmic gymnastics
By Sarah Kogod
The tribute to obscure Olympic sports continues.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:22 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Racing Presidents

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 08/03/2012

The Nats are playing ‘Nuts About the Nats’
By Dan Steinberg
Cheeseball anthem from 2008 is now a Nats Park staple, which is awesome.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:36 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Charlie Brotman

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 08/03/2012

Davey Johnson suggests Stephen Strasburg innings limit is 160
By Sarah Kogod
Johnson’s comment is the first number specific mention from the Nats.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:33 AM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Stephen Strasburg, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 08/03/2012

Michael Morse takes grounders at shortstop
By Dan Steinberg
Large outfielder takes some reps at his former position before Thursday’s win.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:51 AM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 08/03/2012

Morning pixels: Got a question?
By Sarah Kogod
We’re introducing a super fun new Sports Bog feature.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:19 AM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards, Mystics | Tags:  Jayson Werth, Bryce Harper, John Wall

Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Joe Biden adds to list of Nats’ high-powered visitors
By Dan Steinberg
Veep joins at least five Supreme Court justices and five Cabinet members in visiting the home of the first-place Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:35 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Supreme Court, Joe Biden, Natitude

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Someone hacked the Nats Facebook page
By Dan Steinberg
Dastardly villain claimed the franchise would be moving back to Montreal. Jerk.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:23 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Facebook, Natitude

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Mike Rizzo: ‘People don’t know what the hell they’re talking about’
By Dan Steinberg
Nats GM gets increasingly feisty as he answers Strasburg Shutdown questions number 1,013 and 1,014.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:19 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mike Rizzo, Stephen Strasburg, Nationals

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Racing presidents continue Olympic tributes with fencing
By Sarah Kogod
It’s a little surprising that George isn’t better with a sword.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:54 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Olympics, Nats

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Ross Detwiler finds rare Ian Desmond jersey
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats pitcher shared his photo of a Desmond No. 76 jersey.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:59 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ross Detwiler, Ian Desmond

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Davey Johnson says Phillies fire sale was fun to watch
By Dan Steinberg
Nats skipper also planned to ask Charlie Manuel ‘

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:07 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Charlie Manuel, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 08/02/2012

Gio Gonzalez talks about shutting down Stephen Strasburg
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats pitcher says the rotation wants “the best for Stras.”

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:43 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 08/02/2012

Charles Krauthammer says Nats will win the World Series
By Dan Steinberg
Columnist and Nats fan received an apology from the White House, which guarantees the Nats will win it all.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:44 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Charles Krauthammer, Ryan Zimmerman, World Series, Natitude

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 08/02/2012

Morning pixels: Redskins fan appreciation day news
By Sarah Kogod
According to the team, last year’s celebration drew over 29,000 fans.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:21 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins, Olympics | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Bill Hamid, DeAngelo Hall

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Bryce Harper with George Thorogood
By Sarah Kogod
Harper and the “Bad to the Bone” singer combine for a pretty interesting photo.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:58 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Fans flinching at a Henry Rodriguez wild pitch
By Sarah Kogod
It’s a natural reaction to a pitch headed in your direction. It’s also very funny.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:36 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Henry Rodriguez

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 08/01/2012

Racing Presidents honor Olympics by race walking
By Sarah Kogod
Clearly this was some technically sloppy race walking.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:52 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Olympics | Tags:  President's Race, Racing Presidents

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 08/01/2012

Mike Rizzo says he’ll ‘sleep like a baby’ after shutting Strasburg down
By Dan Steinberg
Nats GM continues to tune out outside opinions of the Strasburg Shutdown Strategy.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:26 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 08/01/2012

White House Press Secretary talks Obama and Nats
By Dan Steinberg
Press Secretary Jay Carney says the President has been ‘watching the remarkable Washington Nationals.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:44 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Barack Obama, Jay Carney, Hank Aaron

Posted at 09:13 AM ET, 08/01/2012

Morning pixels: Nats set July attendance mark
By Dan Steinberg
Having settled in first place for weeks, the Nats are now setting franchise attendance marks.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:13 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Nationals Park, Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper, Alex Ovechkin, Mike Shanahan, Kirk Cousins

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Nats will offer 2012 playoff ticket option to 2013 season ticket holders
By Dan Steinberg
Team is leveraging this season’s success to drive up next season’s ticket holding base.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:13 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Natitude

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Last Thing: Gio Gonzalez dreams about super models
By Sarah Kogod
It’s always an interesting conversation with Gio Gonzalez.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:25 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Last Thing

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Morning pixels: The Phillies are coming
By Dan Steinberg
The first time they visited D.C. this season, Nats fans were told to Take Back the Park. This time, they can stifle laughter.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:48 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Leonard Hankerson, Nationals Park

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 07/30/2012

Jim Vance on the Nats, the Redskins and the media
By Dan Steinberg
Longtime WRC anchor protests that people are hyping the 0-0 Redskins while the Nats keep winning.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:16 PM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Media, Redskins | Tags:  Jim Vance, WRC, Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Davey Johnson

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 07/30/2012

Michael Morse takes credit for ‘low tens’ celebration
By Dan Steinberg
Nats slugger dude says the team’s new home run celebration is ‘bringing back old school.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:34 AM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, MASN, Kristina Akra

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 07/30/2012

Davey Johnson celebrates Michael Morse’s homer
By Dan Steinberg
Nats skipper gets his party on during the latest of his club’s remarkable late-inning comebacks.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:33 AM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Michael Morse

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 07/30/2012

Morning pixels: The Nats are tied for MLB’s best record
By Dan Steinberg
It’s been 79 years since a D.C. baseball team started a day so late in the season with the best record in baseball.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:09 AM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Aly Raisman, Michael Morse

Posted at 09:13 PM ET, 07/28/2012

When the Nats turned blue
By Dan Steinberg
For a few glorious moments Saturday evening, the Nats were Grays, and the Grays were blue.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:13 PM ET, 07/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  MASN, Corey Brown, Jordan Zimmermann

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 07/27/2012

The last time the Nats were 20 games over .500
By Dan Steinberg
Washington hasn’t had a baseball team over .500 since the end of the 1945 season. Here’s how The Post covered it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:01 PM ET, 07/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Archives, Shirley Povich

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Davey Johnson still says he should be fired if Nats miss playoffs
By Dan Steinberg
Nats manager caps a hilarious interview with Cal and Billy Ripken by saying the Nats should ‘fire my ass’ if the team doesn’t make the postseason.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:36 PM ET, 07/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 07/27/2012

Morning pixels: Redskins open camp
By Sarah Kogod
The first day of camp was full of fans, heat, and some football.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:18 AM ET, 07/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards, Olympics | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, DeAngelo Hall, Chris Cooley, Adam Carriker, Alexander Semin, Davey Johnson

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Nats send Bar Mitzvah greetings
By Dan Steinberg
With a baseball-loving set of D.C. area twins getting Bar Mitzvahed, Aviva Kempner got the Nats involved.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:36 PM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Aviva Kempner, Mike Rizzo, Wolf Blitzer, Ian Desmond

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Davey Johnson won’t fiddle with the Strasburg shutdown
By Dan Steinberg
Nats manager refuses to entertain various fun possibilities for extending his ace’s season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:32 PM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Nats celebrate home runs with low fives
By Dan Steinberg
In yet another new Nationals celebration, certain home runs are honored with an old school slap.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:26 PM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Bryce Harper, Adam LaRoche

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 07/26/2012

The Ten: Gio on his most embarrassing moment and his perfect date
By Sarah Kogod
The least surprising thing we learn about Gio is that he loves to talk. A lot.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:35 AM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, The Ten

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 07/26/2012

Nats bullpen members read ‘50 Shades of Grey’
By Dan Steinberg
In response to our report of Michael Morse reading ‘50 Shades,’ the Nats bullpen members get all dramatic.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:27 AM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Tyler Clippard, Sean Burnett, Craig Stammen

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 07/26/2012

Morning pixels: RGIII responds to Osi Umenyiora
By Sarah Kogod
Of course, the response from the Redskins quarterback was nothing short of perfect.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:58 AM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Stephen Strasburg, Michael Morse, Niles Paul, Dwayne DeRosario, Chris Pontius

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Adam LaRoche homers with Roger Bernadina’s bat
By Sarah Kogod
A lighter bat proved to be knuckleball kryptonite.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:59 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Roger Bernadina

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 07/25/2012

The Bryce Harper bat the Nats gave to Ozzie Guillen
By Dan Steinberg
Adam LaRoche-led prank bet has a grammatical mishap, which makes it even more of a treasure.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:38 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ozzie Guillen, Bryce Harper, Adam Laroche

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Morning pixels: Davey pulls Gio, everyone gets mad
By Sarah Kogod
It’s that time of the season where every move the Nats make is going to make people nervous.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:48 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Olympics, Redskins, D.C. United | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Nile Paul, Tyler Clippard, Ben Olsen

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Snoop Dogg in Nats logo
By Sarah Kogod
Someone needs to get Snoop some legitimate Nats gear.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:36 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Nats hit homers, hug Harper
By Dan Steinberg
Two Nats home runs in New York meant two big, long hugs for Bryce Harper.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:28 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Michael Morse, Natitude, Corey Brown

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Morning pixels: Prisco predicts Redskins go 3-13
By Dan Steinberg
Another season preview is posted, and another columnist sees the Redskins failing.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:29 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Roger Bernadina, Randy Edsall, Josh Wilson, Tyler Moore

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 07/23/2012

Bryce Harper, Nats in MLB playoff promo
By Sarah Kogod
It’s pretty cool to see the Nats in a commercial for the postseason.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:40 PM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 07/23/2012

Michael Morse with Bryce Harper proposal sign
By Sarah Kogod
Signs proposing marriage to Harper are common at Nats Park. Seeing them held up by teammates, not so much.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:40 AM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 07/23/2012

Morning pixels: A pessimistic view of the Redskins
By Dan Steinberg
Longtime local columnist and inveterate pessimist Rick Snider thinks the Redskins will be 6-10, give or take a win.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:50 AM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Redskins, Nats | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, Rick Snider, Chad Cordero, Drew Storen, Bryce Harper

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 07/20/2012

This guy caught Ryan Zimmerman’s home run barehanded
By Dan Steinberg
Thursday afternoon’s loss to the Mets may have been unsightly, but one fan made a highlight-reel play.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:07 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 07/20/2012

Tom O’Brien uses ‘Clown question, bro’
By Dan Steinberg
N.C. State football coach, like so many before him, channels Bryce Harper.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:47 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Tom O'Brien, Clown question, Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 07/20/2012

Adam LaRoche on Michael Morse’s baby powder trick and other Nats locker room pranks
By Sarah Kogod
LaRoche tells of his favorite prank involving Michael Morse and Danny Espinosa.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:31 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Michael Morse, Danny Espinosa, Ian Desmond

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 07/20/2012

Morning pixels: Ted Leonsis offers some explanations
By Sarah Kogod
An in depth Q&A with Ted Leonsis gets some pretty detailed answers about the current state of his teams.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:28 AM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Caps, Redskins, Wizards, Olympics | Tags:  Redskins, Ted Leonsis, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Andray Blatche, Nick Young, JaVale McGee

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Last Thing: Michael Morse had a dream about ‘standing at the plate naked’
By Sarah Kogod
Morse’s most recent dream is almost as provocative as his “Fifty Shades of Grey” reference.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:19 AM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Last Thing

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Racing Presidents pay tribute to The Dark Knight
By Dan Steinberg
With Batman in the news, Teddy and Abe get in on the superhero act.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:30 AM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Racing Presidents

Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Morning pixels: Miguel Batista says Mets are better than Nats
By Dan Steinberg
With a pennant race looming, the former Miss Iowa decides to get all wacky-like in his post-game media session.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:07 AM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Miguel Batista, Gio Gonzalez, Davey Johnson, Jerry Seinfeld, Ryan Kerrigan, Michael Morse

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 07/18/2012

Ryan Zimmerman frustrated with current state of sports media
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats third baseman is not a fan of certain blogging practices.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:21 PM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper, Clown Question

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Adam LaRoche sends Bryce Harper-signed bat to Ozzie Guillen
By Sarah Kogod
In an effort to lighten the mood, some of the Nats decided to have a little fun at Harper’s expense.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:15 AM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Adam LaRoche, Rick Ankiel, Mark DeRosa

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Michael Morse read ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
By Sarah Kogod
After some R-rated story time, the Nats outfielder was not impressed by the racy book.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:16 AM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Morning pixels: Fans are in love with the Nats
By Dan Steinberg
A wild, insane, bizarre, thrilling and ridiculous home win has even more fans swooning over the first-place Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:44 AM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Natitude, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Nats draft pick Lucas Giolito on seeing his mom in a love scene on TV
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats draft pick says, “The whole team was making fun of me.”

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:08 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Lucas Giolito

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Anthony Weiner leads This Week in Clown Questions
By Dan Steinberg
Former Congressman joins several other figures in keeping the Clown Question alive.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:51 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Anthony Weiner, Clown Questions

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 07/17/2012

Bryce Harper breaks bat over knee
By Dan Steinberg
After a frustrating day at the plate, the 19-year old goes snap with his twig.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:20 AM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 07/17/2012

Morning pixels: Ranking D.C.’s sports talk shows
By Dan Steinberg
Five local shows make a list of the best 100 sports-talk shows in the nation.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:15 AM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Nats, Wizards | Tags:  Tomas Satoransky, Bradley Beal, ESPN 980, 106.7 The Fan, Tony Kornheiser, The Junkies, Chris Webber

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Miami radio host calls for Bryce Harper beaning
By Sarah Kogod
Clearly these radio hosts in Miami do not share our admiration of Bryce Harper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:34 PM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Ryan Zimmerman with Darth Vader, Storm Troopers
By Sarah Kogod
Star Wars Day at Marlins Park makes for some interesting photos.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:05 PM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 07/16/2012

John Smoltz says if he were Strasburg, he’d fake an injury
By Dan Steinberg
Former Braves great and current TBS analyst says he’d come up with a mysterious hangnail or blister.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:54 PM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Mike Rizzo, John Smoltz

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Samuel L. Jackson congratulates Lucas Giolito
By Dan Steinberg
Newest top draft pick has Hollywood connections, apparently including Samuel L. Jackson.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:12 AM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Samuel L. Jackson, Lucas Giolito

Posted at 09:38 AM ET, 07/16/2012

James Carville wears Nats shirt on TV
By Dan Steinberg
The Nats increasingly have a lockdown on the morning political talk-show circuit.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:38 AM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  James Carville, Natitude

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Morning pixels: Bryce Harper always says the right thing
By Dan Steinberg
Time after time this season, grown-ups have acted out, while the 19-year old has taken the high road

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:58 AM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ozzie Guillen, Logan Morrison

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Bryce Harper garden gnome giveaway
By Sarah Kogod
This rotund figure is part of the Hagerstown Suns Bryce Harper Hall of Fame Weekend.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:23 PM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Minor League Baseball, Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 07/13/2012

First-half Natitude, in pictures
By Dan Steinberg
The Nats’ surge into first place has led to team spirit among a bunch of happy fans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:39 PM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Natitude

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Morning pixels: It’s all good times from here on out
By Sarah Kogod
With the slowest sports week of the year behind us, we have much to look forward to.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, Wizards, Tennis | Tags:  Shelvin Mack, Chris Singleton, Jan Vesely, Bradley Beal, Tomas Satoransky, Ian Desmond, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Stephen Strasburg hasn’t discussed his shut-down with management
By Dan Steinberg
Fox All-Star broadcasters said such a state of affairs was ‘odd,’ but Strasburg doesn’t seem concerned.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:10 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, ESPN 980, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Michael Morse bobblehead is ready to unleash
By Dan Steinberg
Nats promotional item shows the quirky outfielder in his pre-at-bat uncoiling mode.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:27 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Michael Morse, Bobblehead

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Mark Lerner on the Nats’ first-half attendance
By Dan Steinberg
With the Nats set for their best-attended season since 2005, principal owner says ‘it’ll get tougher to get tickets as the season goes on.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:40 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mark Lerner, Nationals Park

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Bryce Harper makes fun of Kevin Millar’s hair
By Sarah Kogod
Sure, it’s hypocritical. But when you’re 19 and named Bryce Harper, unwritten hair rules don’t apply to you.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:33 AM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Morning pixels: The marketing seams are starting to show
By Sarah Kogod
Heavy handed marketing is becoming more and more obvious in athletes like RGIII.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:36 AM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, Tennis | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, Kevin Durant

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Skip Bayless says Bryce Harper’s gold cleats were LeBron-esque
By Dan Steinberg
Professional howler monkey decides that Harper’s All-Star shoe choice will hang over his head for years.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:57 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, LeBron James, Skip Baylesss

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 07/11/2012

George Will made historical flashcards for the Nats
By Dan Steinberg
Conservative columnist and diehard baseball lover is helping Stephen Strasburg learn the presidents what what what?

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:39 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Ted Lerner, Gio Gonzalez, George Will, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Nats wounded warriors and the celebrity softball game
By Dan Steinberg
Wearing a Curly W cap, Matt Kinsey went 3-for-3 and earned MVP honors at the MLB celebrity softball game.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:34 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Wounded Warriors, Nationals Park

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Stephen Strasburg: Nats will have to rip the ball out of my hands
By Dan Steinberg
Former GM Jim Bowden says Nats should find a way to let Strasburg pitch in the playoffs.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:54 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Jim Bowden, Thomas Boswell, Brett Haber

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Morning pixels: NL All-Star win has fans already thinking about Nats Game 7
By Sarah Kogod
Let’s dial back the predictions, just in case ‘jinx’ is an actual thing.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  D.C. United, Nats, Wizards | Tags:  Bryce Harper, John Wall, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 10:04 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Bryce Harper’s gold cleats
By Dan Steinberg
Youngest position player in All-Star game history shows off some of the flashiest cleats in All-Star game history.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:04 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Under Armour

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Derek Jeter likes Harper, Chipper Jones admits Harper ‘man-crush’
By Sarah Kogod
Two of baseball’s beloved veterans show their admiration for Harper for two very different reasons.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:51 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Bryce Harper’s revealing USA Today cover story
By Sarah Kogod
The front page article explains Nats’ Kangaroo court, the history of Clown Question and why Harper thinks Jeter “is baseball.”

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:07 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Cherrydale volunteer fire department issues open invitation to Bryce Harper
By Dan Steinberg
Conjuring up memories of the 1924 World Series, to me at least, the Arlington department says the Nats are all invited.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:44 AM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Cherrydale Fire Department, Shirley Povich

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Obama says the Nats are his second-favorite baseball team
By Dan Steinberg
The president, who famously dissed D.C.’s team with a well-placed White Sox hat, now says he’s a fan.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:17 AM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Barack Obama, Bryce Harper, Alex Ovechkin

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Morning pixels: Nats are co-NL favorites
By Dan Steinberg
Actual betting lines indicate that the Nats and Giants are now co-favorites to win the National League pennant.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:47 AM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Natitude, Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg, Ted Leonsis, Lorenzo Alexander, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Gio Gonzalez explains the deer pose celebration
By Sarah Kogod
Gio may not make a good hunter, but he makes an excellent deer.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:35 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Kwame Brown and Clown Question offered on ESPN poll as Home Run Derby contenders
By Sarah Kogod
When you have more than 7 million Facebook followers, it’s not a good idea to allow them to write in poll answers.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:39 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Clown Question

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Nats old-timey highlight video
By Sarah Kogod
This video from Nats throwback night puts a good cap on a great promotion.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:39 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Bryce Harper explains why he thought the beer incident was a ‘clown question’
By Sarah Kogod
Harper offers his explanation on the quote heard ‘round the world.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:11 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Clown Question, Jayson Werth, Bo Porter

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 07/09/2012

Gio Gonzalez has his clown question moment
By Sarah Kogod
Asking Gio how he feels about Harper being an All-Star is a clown question.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:02 AM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Bryce Harper

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 07/09/2012

Morning pixels: Davey Johnson is still talking big
By Dan Steinberg
As the Nats hit the All-Star break, their confident skipper says he’d be disappointed with anything less than the NL East crown.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:53 AM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Terps, Tennis | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Comcast SportsNet, Bryce Harper, Eric Prisbell

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 07/06/2012

The Nats have a Rally Carp
By Dan Steinberg
When things are going good, your TV play-by-play man will make funny gestures while holding a 90-year old bat.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:00 PM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bob Carpenter, F.P. Santangelo, MASN

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Nats throwback night in pictures
By Sarah Kogod
It was a night of vintage garb, old-timey jazz bands and general 1920’s nostalgia.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:30 AM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Someone put a Michael Morse card on Abner Doubleday’s grave
By Dan Steinberg
The father of baseball likely never went Beast Mode, but now you can pretend he did.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:56 AM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Abner Doubleday, Arlington National Cemeterey, Michael Morse, Natitude

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Morning pixels: Harper loses All-Star vote, but not for lack of effort
By Sarah Kogod
The Bryce Harper all-star campaign went global, if only for a moment.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:33 AM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Tyler Clippard, Adam LaRoche, Evan Royster

Posted at 12:21 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Adam LaRoche hits game winner, teammates pose as deer
By Dan Steinberg
The Nats magical early summer continues, with a good old-fashioned sweep of the Giants.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:21 AM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Adam Laroche, Gio Gonzalez, Rick Ankiel, Ian Desmond

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Under Armour’s Bryce Harper clown shirts
By Dan Steinberg
Bryce Harper’s athletic-gear sponsor releases an officially licensed clown-themed shirt, which will go on sale Tuesday.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:24 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ryan Mattheus, Under Armour, Clown Question

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Gio Gonzalez on Chicken Mode
By Dan Steinberg
Nats pitcher ups his likability another 17 levels by wearing a ‘Chicken Mode’ t-shirt during a television interview.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:48 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Fox 5, Bryce Harper, Chicken Mode, Michael Morse, Beast Mode

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 07/05/2012

The Nationals on their popularity in D.C.
By Dan Steinberg
Ryan Zimmerman confirms that the public reaction players receive is different than during the 100-loss years.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:05 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Natitude, Ryan Zimmerman, Gio Gonzalez, Drew Storen

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Bryce Harper wants to be a firefighter in the offseason
By Dan Steinberg
Because he evidently doesn’t have enough going on in his life, the Nats outfielder has offseason EMT plans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:15 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, All-Star Game

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Nats will use 1924 baseball before turn back the clock night
By Dan Steinberg
With the team outfitted in uniforms from the World Series year, the first pitch will involve a World Series ball.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:02 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Phil Wood, Nationals Park, Walter Johnson

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 07/05/2012

Bryce Harper gets shaving cream pie, courtesy of Jayson Werth
By Sarah Kogod
In true clutch fashion, Harper finished the interview with shaving cream dangling from various parts of his head.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:17 AM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 07/05/2012

July 4th Natitude
By Dan Steinberg
With attendance booming, Nats fans are acting increasingly weird. Natitude, or whatever.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:07 AM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Natitude, Nationals Park

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 07/05/2012

Bryce Harper adds custom curly ‘W’ to his car
By Sarah Kogod
Harper adds some Natitude to his custom car.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:13 AM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 07/05/2012

Morning pixels: Nats winning means more people care
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats’ success has forced fans to pay attention.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:35 AM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Drew Storen, Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, Michael Morse, Bryce Harper

Posted at 10:16 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Nats put 1924 throwbacks on sale at team store
By Dan Steinberg
Get a World Series replica jersey with a 19-year old’s name on it for $125 this week.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:16 PM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 07/03/2012

Morning pixels: Tim Kurkjian says Nats are NL favorites
By Dan Steinberg
ESPN analyst tells ESPN 980 that Washington’s baseball team is currently the National League team to beat.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:25 AM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Tim Kurkjian, ESPN 980, Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 07/02/2012

Earl Weaver statue unveiled at Camden Yards
By Dan Steinberg
Orioles unveil the second of their legends sculptures, and honor their former manager at Camden Yards.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:45 PM ET, 07/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles | Tags:  Earl Weaver, Davey Johnson, Frank Robinson, Camden Yards

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 07/02/2012

D.C. athletes support Bryce Harper for All-Star Game
By Dan Steinberg
Local pros take to social media to ask fans to vote for the Nats’ teenage phenom.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:09 PM ET, 07/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ryan Kerrigan, Niles Paul, Josh Wilson, Pierre Garcon

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Morning pixels: Nats and Orioles push the Beltway Ballot
By Dan Steinberg
Two local baseball clubs team up to push their players for the final All-Star game berths.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:11 AM ET, 07/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Orioles, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Jason Hammel, Peter Angelos, Alex Semin, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 06/29/2012

Ryan Zimmerman successfully pulls off a fake throw
By Sarah Kogod
Even when they’re losing, these Nats are fun to watch.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:17 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Home run calls are tough in Colorado
By Dan Steinberg
Two nights in a row, the Nats fooled their own TV announcer with fly balls that just kept going.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:15 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bob Carpenter, Ian Desmond, Michael Morse, MASN

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Morning pixels: Jarvis Jenkins and LaRon Profit on women and draft picks
By Sarah Kogod
Two identical tweets from Jenkins and Profit warn of the dangers of athlete googling.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:20 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Jarvis Jenkins, LaRon Profit, Bradley Beal, Bryce Harper

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 06/28/2012

The Potomac Nationals Strasburg bobblehead
By Dan Steinberg
If you couldn’t get your Strasburg bobblehead at Nats Park this April, the P-Nats offer another alternative.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:59 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Minor League Baseball | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Nats will wear 1924 uniforms on turn-back-the-clock night
By Dan Steinberg
July 5 game against the Giants will also feature throwback scorecards, and cheap-o refreshments.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:50 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Washington Senators

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 06/28/2012

The Nats’ radio audience
By Dan Steinberg
Finally, a source provides some numbers on just how many people listen to Nats broadcasts on the radio.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:11 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  106.7 The Fan

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 06/28/2012

The sign in front of Bryce Harper’s locker
By Dan Steinberg
After a fan in Colorado asked for the outfielder’s hand in marriage, his bullpen mates delivered him the bright yellow sign.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:07 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Clown Question, Natitude

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 06/28/2012

Nats merchandise sales up 60 percent
By Dan Steinberg
The team’s record and TV ratings aren’t the only things way up over the past 12 months.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:24 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, Andy Feffer

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 06/28/2012

Morning pixels: Wizards and NBA draft night
By Sarah Kogod
The only thing we know for certain about tonight’s draft is that nothing is certain.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:36 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Wizards, Redskins, Nats, Minor League Baseball | Tags:  Ted Leonsis, Bryce Harper, Michael Morse, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Tyler Clippard feeds baby ducks, does not spit on them
By Sarah Kogod
Clippard is the Nats’ duck whisperer.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:23 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Tyler Clippard, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Morning pixels: The Nats’ Rally Napkin is born
By Sarah Kogod
Another meme is born out of the Nats Season of Fun.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:44 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Nats TV ratings on MASN up 53 percent
By Dan Steinberg
Nationals broadcasts on MASN, MASN2 and WDCW are higher than they’ve ever been at this point in a season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:09 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  MASN

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Gio Gonzalez took a Walter Reed employee as his date to Nationals gala
By Sarah Kogod
Gio takes a step back from his Twitter date request and took a military member to the Gala instead.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:44 PM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 06/26/2012

Morning pixels: ‘Bryce Harper madness’ at ESPN
By Dan Steinberg
Former WRC sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak says Harper is currently generating more Bristol buzz than RGIII.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:15 AM ET, 06/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards | Tags:  John Wall, Bryce Harper, Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Alex Ovechkin, Stephen Strasburg, Lindsay Czarniak

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 06/25/2012

DeMaurice Smith promises to use ‘That’s a clown question,’ Denver Beer Company readies its ‘Clown Question’ beer
By Dan Steinberg
All the latest in the phrase that makes 47 percent of my readers want to strangle me with clown shoelaces.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:18 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Les Miles, Bryce Harper, DeMaurice Smith, Clown Question

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Morning pixels: Joe Maddon loves being called a weird wuss
By Dan Steinberg
To put a cap on the Tampa pine tar series, their quirky manager once again rips the Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:19 AM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Joe Maddon, Chad Cordero, Buck Showalter

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Morning pixels: Beltway Battle round 2
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats and the Orioles face off for the second time this season.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, Davey Johnson, Leonard Hankerson

Posted at 09:15 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Robin Ficker heckles Joe Maddon, receives signed ball
By Dan Steinberg and James Wagner
Just when you thought the Maddon pine tar story couldn’t get any more awesome, you were proven completely wrong.

By Dan Steinberg and James Wagner  |  09:15 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Robin Ficker, Joel Peralta, Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Bryce Harper scores thanks to Bo Porter’s quick thinking
By Sarah Kogod
The combination of a Tampa Bay error and a third base coach’s ninja moves helped Harper score in the first inning Wednesday.

By Sarah Kogod  |  05:08 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Bo Porter

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Bryce Harper’s violence against batting helmets
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats star has a history of being hard on helmets.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:25 PM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Davey Johnson and Joe Maddon compare ‘Tweeters’
By Sarah Kogod
The Johnson-Maddon feud is approaching ridiculous.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:43 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Mike Rizzo narrates MLB intro
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats general manager was chosen for his ‘blue collar approach to baseball.’

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:56 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mike Rizzo

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Morning pixels: Nick Young, JaVale McGee honored for being knuckleheads
By Sarah Kogod
The former Wizards were nominated for one of the NBA’s new social media awards.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Terps, Wizards, Nats | Tags:  JaVale McGee, Nick Young, Andray Blatche, Rashard Lewis, Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Mike Rizzo backs Davey Johnson on pine tar incident
By Dan Steinberg
Nats GM says he would have been unhappy had Johnson known about Joel Peralta’s foreign subject and not acted.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:26 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Davey Johnson, Joel Peralta, Joe Maddon, Mike Rizzo, 106.7 The Fan

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Nats-Orioles trash talk video
By Sarah Kogod
To commemorate this weekends Battle of the Beltway, here is a Nats fan and an Orioles fan trading insults.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Orioles | Tags:  Nationals, Orioles, Nats

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Video: Charles Krauthammer drops ‘That’s a clown question, bro’
By Dan Steinberg
Veteran Washington opinion maker and Nats fan uses Bryce Harper's phrase on-air, because everyone’s doing it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:10 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Charles Krauthammer, Gordon Peterson

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Video: Joe Maddon on Joel Peralta, Davey Johnson and pine tar
By Dan Steinberg
Here’s 53-seconds of the Rays skipper expressing his unhappiness about the Nats questioning his player’s glove.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:04 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson, Joel Peralta

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Morning pixels: Joe Maddon crafts another Nats phrase
By Dan Steinberg
In a season of Nats memes, the Rays skipper adds another one to the list during a post-game rant.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:20 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats | Tags:  Joe Maddon, Joel Peralta, Davey Johnson, Conan O'Brien, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Bryce Harper uses Bieber as walk-up music
By Dan Steinberg
Nats 19-year old phenom occasionally walks to the plate while listening to the dulcet sounds of the 18-year old singer.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:30 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Justin Bieber, Moby

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Harry Reid uses ‘That’s a clown question, bro’
By Dan Steinberg
Senate Majority leader uses Bryce Harper’s signature phrase in an exchange with reporters.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:35 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Harry Reid

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Ian Desmond invites RGIII and ‘any other Skins’ to a future Nats game
By Sarah Kogod
The Redskins superstar rookie quarterback accepts Desmond’s offer of a night at the ballpark.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:15 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Nats, Nationals, Robert Griffin III, Ian Desmond

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Mike Rizzo on Ryan Zimmerman’s slump
By Dan Steinberg
Nats GM says the slumping face of the franchise is ‘gonna come out of it, and someone’s gonna pay for it.’

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:09 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Ryan Zimmerman, Davey Johnson, Mike Rizzo

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012

Nats owner on Bryce Harper’s joy
By Dan Steinberg
Mark Lerner says rookie phenom has offered ‘kind of a joy rub’ for the first-place Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Mark Lerner, Kristina Akra, Bryce Harper, MASN, Natitude

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 06/19/2012

The end of the ‘Cised for Bryce’ t-shirts
By Dan Steinberg
After trademark concerns were raised, 106.7 The Fan puts a stop to its attempt at a viral Bryce Harper t-shirt.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:44 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, 106.7 The Fan, Sports Junkies

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Morning pixels: The origins of the ‘clown question’ phrase
By Dan Steinberg
Bryce Harper’s older brother, a Nats farmhand, reveals the etymology of his younger brother’s most famous phrase.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Caps, Nats, Caps, Redskins | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Bryan Harper, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Wale, Jesus Flores, Dan Snyder, Ted Leonsis

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 06/18/2012

Hagerstown Suns announce Clara Barton bobblehead
By Dan Steinberg
Nats’ minor league affiliate continues its Civil War series with the first historical medical celebrity bobblehead I’ve seen.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:24 PM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bobbleheads, Clara Barton, Capt. Ulric Dahlgren

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Bryce Harper, conservative hero
By Dan Steinberg
Daily Caller publishes absurd column on Bryce Harper and politics, prompting outraged response.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:43 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, Esquire, Daily Caller, Ivan Carter, Jason Heyward

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Chris Wallace uses ‘That’s a clown question bro’
By Dan Steinberg
Noted Nats fan takes his fandom to another level by using a Bryceism on Fox News.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Media | Tags:  Chris Wallace, Bryce Harper, Fox News, Shepard Smith

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Steve McCatty coaching Steve Urkel
By Dan Steinberg
Before Jaleel White threw out the first pitch on Saturday, he got some top-level Nats coaching.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:50 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Steve Urkel, Steve McCatty, Nationals Park, Natitude

Posted at 09:18 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Batting stance guy makes Nats trading cards
By Dan Steinberg
While hosting a charity event for Ryan Zimmerman, the famous impersonator busts out some large trading cards.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:18 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Batting Stance Guy, Nationals Park, Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Jayson Werth

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Morning pixels: John Sterling on Nats fans
By Dan Steinberg
When some of the home team fans took off during extra innings Saturday, the Yankees’ radio team was not impressed.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:29 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park, John Sterling, Natitude, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 06/17/2012

Nats-Yankees: Tyler Moore was safe
By Dan Steinberg
Crucial call in 8th inning of Washington’s loss on Saturday went against the home team. Replay now.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:26 AM ET, 06/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Nationals Park, MASN, Tyler Moore

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Nats-Yankees tickets, attendance and hype
By Dan Steinberg
A few nuggets of information as the most eagerly anticipated D.C. baseball series in Nats Park history approaches.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:24 PM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals Park

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Ian Desmond wants Nats anthem tradition
By Sarah Kogod
Desmond has vowed to lead the charge on a new Nats anthem tradition.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:29 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Ian Desmond

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Morning pixels: Bryce Harper inspired beer
By Sarah Kogod
A special Clown Question brew, A-Rod on the Nats and a Father’s Day ditty.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Wizards, Redskins | Tags:  Nationals, Nats, Wizards, Mystics, Redskins, Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Brandon Banks

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Gio Gonzalez deletes Twitter date request
By Sarah Kogod
It appears the Nats pitcher has had a change of heart and is no longer looking for a date.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:08 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Gio Gonzalez

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012

‘That’s a clown question, bro’ on a ticker
By Dan Steinberg
WJLA building in downtown Rosslyn puts Bryce Harper’s now-famous quote in bright lights.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:56 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, natitude

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Bryce Harper’s ‘That’s a Clown Question, Bro’ takes over
By Dan Steinberg
A wrap-up of the second-day coverage of the most famous answer in Washington Nationals history. Not counting Jim Bowden.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:24 PM ET, 06/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Bryce Harper, clown question