DC Sports Bog: Adam LaRoche


Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Adam LaRoche and the Duck Dynasty crew at Ben's Chili Bowl
By Dan Steinberg
Because sometimes a picture says 1,000 words, especially if there's chili and cheese and Donald Driver involved.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:04 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Duck Dynasty, Nats

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Adam LaRoche homer features men kissing, White Sox fan, Kurt Suzuki throwing things
By Dan Steinberg
A lot of stuff was going on during one solo home run that wound up being the game winner for the Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:08 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Kurt Suzuki, Nats

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Guess the Nats player in the bunny suit
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats spend their last day of freedom in very different ways.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:59 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Chad Tracy, Denard Span, Gio Gonzalez, Ian Desmond, Nats, Ross Detwiler, Zach Duke

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Adam LaRoche gets an Eephus pitch (Video)
By Sarah Kogod
The broadcasters called it an Eephus pitch, but the word in the clubhouse was it was a knuckleball. Either way, it was Looney Tunes.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:31 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Nats

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Nats players use Drake LaRoche to get them out of batting practice
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats use an adorable messenger to tell Johnson it was too cold to hit.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:38 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Davey Johnson, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Behind-the-scenes look at Harlem Shake video featuring Jayson Werth, Adam LaRoche
By Sarah Kogod
The Werth awkwardness is worth sitting through this song again.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:06 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Dancing, Harlem Shake, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche do the Harlem Shake (Video)
By Sarah Kogod
It's like the Nats version of "I Spy."

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Morning pixels: Werth and LaRoche did the Harlem Shake in Daytona?
By Dan Steinberg
After Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500, a couple of Nats apparently joined him in a ridiculous dance routine.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:49 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, NASCAR, Nats

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Werth, Zimmerman and LaRoche at Daytona 500
By Dan Steinberg
Nats stars take in a day at the races while their teammates were busy tying the Marlins.

By Dan Steinberg  |  06:11 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Daytona 500, Jayson Werth, Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Morning Pixels: Jayson Werth: 'If we were healthy all year, we might have won 120 games'
By Sarah Kogod
Seems like a stretch.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Brooks Laich, Denard Span, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 01/09/2013

Morning Pixels: Hogettes want Frank Herzog added to Redskins Ring of Fame
By Sarah Kogod
The legendary fan group is petitioning the team to honor the former broadcaster.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:27 AM ET, 01/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Frank Herzog, Jan Vesely, Kirk Cousins, Mike Green, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 03:27 PM ET, 12/18/2012

Adam LaRoche in seatbelt safety video
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats first baseman says seatbelts are for everyone.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:27 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 10/15/2012

Nats players praise fans after loss
By Sarah Kogod
As the pain of the loss fades, Nats fans can take comfort in knowing that the players noticed how great D.C. really is as a sports town.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:47 AM ET, 10/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Craig Stammen, Mike Rizzo, Nationals, Nats, Ryan Mattheus, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 10/10/2012

The LaRoche and Burnett kids
By Dan Steinberg
If you think you're ready for playoff baseball, take a look at some children of the Nats.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:43 AM ET, 10/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Nats, Sean Burnett

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012

Drake LaRoche, luckiest 9-year old in America
By Dan Steinberg
Adam LaRoche's son sticks with the team as Washington marches into the postseason for the first time in 79 years.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012

Drake LaRoche, luckiest 10-year old in America
By Dan Steinberg
Adam LaRoche's son sticks with the team as Washington marches into the postseason for the first time in 79 years.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:00 PM ET, 10/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 08/24/2012

Morning pixels: RGIII will haunt your dreams
By Sarah Kogod
Perhaps this blogger needs to step away from the marketing madness.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:24 AM ET, 08/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins, D.C. United | Tags:  Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Clinton Portis, Bill Hamid, Adam LaRoche

Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 08/23/2012

Morning pixels: Chipper Jones continues his Nats ‘man-crush’
By Sarah Kogod
Last night’s farewell to Chipper Jones left everyone a little emotional.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:42 AM ET, 08/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  College Football, D.C. United, Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Mark DeRosa, Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, Mike Rizzo, Robert Griffin III, RGIII, Niles Paul, Kirk Cousins, Leonard Hankerson, Clinton Portis

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 12:26 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 02:59 PM ET, 06/04/2012

Adam LaRoche: Nats have a ‘few rednecks’
By Sarah Kogod
The Nats first baseman shares his thoughts on why Gio Gonzalez would make an awful hunter.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:59 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nationals, Nats, Adam LaRoche, Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 05/31/2012

Ryan Perry button fail, Adam LaRoche kiss cam
By Sarah Kogod
Between missing a button on his uniform and giving up a home run, it’s safe to assume that Ryan Perry was distracted last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:46 PM ET, 05/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Nats, Nationals, Ryan Perry, Adam LaRoche

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 05/25/2012

Morning pixels: DMV sports headed into some lean times
By Sarah Kogod
D.C. athletes kept themselves busy on a collective night off.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:50 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats, Redskins | Tags:  Redskins, Nationals, Robert Griffin III, Brandon Banks, Niles Paul, Brian Orakpo, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper

Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 03/12/2012

Brad Lidge: Nats probably most talented team he’s played for
By Dan Steinberg
Nats reliever, who once threw the final pitch for a World Series champion, says some crazy stuff.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:59 PM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nats | Tags:  Brad Lidge, Drew Storen, Adam LaRoche, Ryan Zimmerman