DC Sports Bog: Nats


Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Bryce Harper writes 'Pray 4 OK' on his game cap

The Nats outfielder debuted his own personal tribute to tornado victims.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:16 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Caps, Ian Desmond, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, Morning pixels, Nats, Rafael Soriano

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 05/22/2013

Gio Gonzalez models Steve McCatty Playgirl shirt

Now we have photographic evidence that these shirts are as awesome as we thought they'd be.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:09 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nationals, Nats, Steve McCatty

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 05/22/2013

In Quotes: Steve McCatty Playgirl edition

The team weighs in on the photo from the '80's.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:32 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Jordan Zimmermann, Mike Rizzo, Nats, Steve McCatty, Tyler Clippard

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Stephen Strasburg talks about what's on his iPod

The Nats pitcher says he has eclectic tastes.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:55 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Bryce Harper on Gregor Blanco's triple: video

Watch Harper appear to pull up short on the Giants's game-tying triple in the bottom of the ninth.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:22 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Bruce Bochy reportedly asked Davey Johnson to be on his All-Star staff

The Nats' skipper will reportedly spend All-Star weekend in New York, which will surely lead to 8,000 awesome Mets anecdotes.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:58 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bruce Bochy, Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Look at the Giants celebrating the Nats' Game 5 collapse

You might not dislike the San Francisco Giants very much. Perhaps this photo could help.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:23 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Drew Storen, Giants, Nats

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Phillies fan seeks like-minded date to take to Nats Park

Are you from Philadelphia? Are you annoyed by Nats donkeys? I may have the perfect match for you.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:19 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Phillies

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Nats pitching coach Steve McCatty in 1984 Playgirl (Updated)

How long before the bullpen turns this into a T-shirt?

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:44 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Steve McCatty

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Nats to wear camo jerseys on Memorial Day

It appears that the Nats will hit the field on Memorial Day in a complete camo ensemble.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:56 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, uniforms

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Nats Memorial Day camo hats

The choice to use camouflage on Memorial Day has been met with mixed reviews.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:41 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, uniforms

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Stephen Strasburg has a career night

Everything came up Strasburg last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:55 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Kirk Cousins, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 09:04 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Davey Johnson and Johnny Manziel

Davey Baseball, meet Johnny Football.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:04 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Bryce Harper's chin bandage

Like RGIII before him, Bryce Harper took the field on Wednesday night with a large bandage covering his chin.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:30 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats, RGIII

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 05/16/2013

Bryce Harper's maybe, almost, not-quite concussion

"Nobody gets a concussion from getting hit on the chin."

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:20 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, John Wall, Mike Rizzo, Morning pixels, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Nats fans with hot hands in L.A.

Nats fans were catching everything last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:02 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Nats

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Gio Gonzalez plays catch with a kid in the stands (Video)

Monday must have been "play catch with a kid" night at Dodger Stadium.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:04 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Bryce Harper mourns the loss of his beard

Not everyone was sorry to see the facial hair disappear.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Kirk Cousins, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell agree on Bryce Harper's toughness

Move over RGIII. Harper is the new bipartisan hope.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:49 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Bryce Harper says he'll play hard, 'even if it kills' him

The young athlete needs to #RespectTheWall

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:09 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Denard Span, Nats

Posted at 12:45 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Bryce Harper's crash into the wall, in images

Here are the scary visuals from Bryce Harper's terrifying crash into the right-field wall in L.A.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:45 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Athletes celebrate Mother's Day

Ian Desmond wins the "aawwww" award.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:39 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Taft gets his first Presidents Race win, untucks (Video)

The newest addition to the race jumps on board the untuck train.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:57 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Presidents Race, William Howard Taft

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Kurt Suzuki's first career ejection (Video)

The Nats catcher got tossed arguing a call in the ninth inning.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:20 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 11:29 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Redskins celebrate Caps game 5 win

In this era of peace and understanding from Ashburn to Half Street to Fun Street, everyone got happy on Friday night.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:29 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Chris Chester, Evan Royster, LaVar Arrington, Nats, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Kerrigan

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Best Week in Washington Sports: Rafael Soriano

The Nats closer is having the best week in Washington sports.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:58 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Best Week, Nats, Rafael Soriano

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Dan Snyder: 'We'll never change the name'

The Redskins team owner has taken a stand.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:39 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps, Dan Snyder, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 05/09/2013

When Drew Storen was a rally cocktail waitress

The Nats' bullpen's latest good luck shenanigans were the greatest good luck shenanigans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:38 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Drew Storen, Nats, Ryan Mattheus, Tyler Clippard

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Nats untucking spreads further

Another win, another bunch of apparent converts to the great ninth-inning untucking craze.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:50 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Denard Span, Ian Desmond, Nats, Rafael Soriano

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Tigers fan wears Tiger suit to Nats Park

The arrival of Detroit for a pair of games in D.C. means the arrival of a dude in a tiger-print suit and tiger glove.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:48 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Tigers

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond's home run celebration

After Harper hits his 10th home run of the year, Ian Desmond pretends to punch him in the gut.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:16 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Nats

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Caps say there's no place like home

The home ice advantage is on everyone's mind.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:36 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Bryce Harper, Caps, Ian Desmond, Karl Alzner, Morning pixels, Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 03:55 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Drew Storen: still anti-wave

As pro- and anti- wave arguments continue to swirl through the Nats clubhouse, one relief pitcher stands by his stand.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:55 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Drew Storen, Nats, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 05/08/2013

Davey Johnson on wearing a cup

Nats manager tells the Junkies he got banged in the privates during spring training, and other funny stuff.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:09 AM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  106.7 The Fan, Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Shirley Povich

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Davey Johnson spoke to the House GOP Whip team

Davey Johnson used his off day to chat with Harry Reid and some Republican House members.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:44 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Davey Johnson weighs in on RGIII

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:34 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 05/07/2013

The Caps' too many men penalty

The funniest image from game 3 in New York came after the Caps were whistled for too many men on the ice.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:01 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Caps, Joe Beninati, Morning pixels, Nats

Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Jordan Zimmermann pelted with sunflower seeds and gum during interview

Pitcher's in-game interview with Fox is interrupted by sunflower seed and bubble gum showers.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:29 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fox, Jayson Werth, Jordan Zimmermann, Kurt Suzuki, Nats

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 05/06/2013

'Hail to the Senators' and 'Hail to the Redskins'

Want to check out the words and melody of a 1943 D.C. baseball anthem? Sure you do.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:53 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Library of Congress, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 05/06/2013

Former Cap Bates Battaglia wins Amazing Race with Nats Park cameo

The former Caps forward and his brother just won this season of Amazing Race after Battaglia caught a baseball his brother dropped from a zipline above Nationals Park.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:47 AM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bates Battaglia, Caps, Nats

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Davey Johnson apologizes for 'Flunkies' joke that no one heard

The Nats manager just wants us all to get along.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:34 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Steve Oleksy hangs out with fans after Game 1 win

The Caps rookie blue-liner made the game-winning pass, stopped a puck with his face, and then hung out with fans at a Chinatown bar.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:23 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, F.P. Santangelo, Morning pixels, Nats, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 09:50 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Ian Desmond untucks

Rafael Soriano's untucking is well-established. But now his shortstop is joining in.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:50 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ian Desmond, Nats, Rafael Soriano

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Atlanta mayor exchanges barbs with D.C. sports fans

During his lunch break on Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had a brief back-and-forth with Washington sports fans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Bryce Harper tries comedy in new Geico ad

Hey, look. It's Bryce Harper wearing kids clothes.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Orakpo, Bryce Harper, Caps, Mike Green, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Gio Gonzalez makes incredible diving catch

The Nats pitcher lays out to catch a bunt.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:14 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Davey Johnson was opposing manager for Tim Hudson's first, 200th win

The Nats manager will make a cameo in the record books.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:35 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Bryce Harper, Caps, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Bernstein, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 04:11 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Bryce Begins: Highlights from the Bryce Harper movie

The Bryce Harper movie that will debut on ESPN Tuesday night is about baseball, but it's also about a family watching a kid grow up.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:11 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, ESPN, Nats

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond endorse the wave

While several Nats pitchers have spoken out against the wave, several Nats batters are now singing its praises.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Wave battle at Nats Park crescendos

Now this wave stuff is getting serious; an aborted wave on Saturday led to a beer tossing and possible ejection.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Nats Park, the wave

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Jason Collins comes out as gay; sports world reacts (Updated)

The reactions to Collins announcement have been largely postitve and supportive.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:56 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Jason Collins, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

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

Adam LaRoche and the Duck Dynasty crew at Ben's Chili Bowl

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 11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Bryce Harper's ESPN the Magazine cover

A few weeks after landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Bryce Harper is on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Media, Nats, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Gio Gonzalez with Ed Helms, Psy at WHCD

Ryan Zimmerman and Tyler Clippard also represented the Nats at the WHCD.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:05 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Gio Gonzalez, Nats, Ryan Zimmerman, Tyler Clippard

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Danny Espinosa is a 'beard enthusiast'

Fox telecast says the Nats second baseman also enjoys napping, giving him one of the most fascinating resumes of all time.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:37 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, Fox, Nats

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Henry Rodriguez almost hits himself in the head with a pitch

The Nats reliever has had a fair amount of Bog-worthy pitches.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:11 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Henry Rodriguez, Nats

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 04/28/2013

Bryce Harper film to debut on ESPN

MLB Productions and Jess Atkinson's 3 Penny Films have collaborated on an hour-long look at the first chapter of Bryce Harper's pro baseball career.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:06 PM ET, 04/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, ESPN, Nats

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 04/26/2013

Braves promoting 'Gattitude'

It seems like Atlanta might need some help in the marketing department.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:58 PM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Natitude, Nats

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Nats players on sage burning, rubber chicken sacrifices

It's only weird if it doesn't work.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:15 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Craig Stammen, Drew Storen, Nats, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Nats win means happy Nats

Thursday night's trouncing of the Reds led to a lighter mood in the Washington clubhouse.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:54 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Julia Alexandria, Kai Forbath, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 08:33 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Julie Alexandria gets Gatorade treatment (Video)

Looks like the newbie will fit in well in Natstown.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:33 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Julie Alexandria, Nats

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Potomac Nationals home run busts lights, wins game

Kevin Keyes helped the Nats' Carolina League affiliate win a game with a 'majestic, Ruthian blast' that smashed a lightbulb.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:48 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  minor leagues, Nats

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Nats pitchers' Ninja Turtles shirts

The Nats pitching staff seems to love those fan photoshops.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:27 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nationals, Nats, Ross Detwiler

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Jayson Werth's foam thumb ring

What's that foam thing on Jayson Werth's thumb? Well, it's actually not all that interesting. But I'm still gonna write a blog item about it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Caps columns and The Washington Post

John Feinstein recounts the history of Caps columns in The Post, and I run the 2013 statistics, which aren't really that awful.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:57 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Media, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Washington teams prone to slow starts

It's been a year of slow starts for Washington teams, so don't start panicking yet.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:34 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 01:31 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Davey Johnson: 'I'm real close to monkey tilt right now'

After a brief lesson in the poker term, Johnson caught on quickly.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:31 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 04/24/2013

Anthony Rendon on losing his helmet

The Nats rookie relives his helmet blooper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:47 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Anthony Rendon, Nats

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 04/24/2013

Henry Rodriguez pitch lands in President's Club

Nats relief pitcher throws a pitch that didn't count but still was mighty memorable.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:17 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Henry Rodriguez, Nats

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 04/24/2013

Nats players visit Walter Reed

The annual trip was humbling for these players.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:58 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chad Tracy, Nationals, Nats, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Pete Kozma booed: the audio

This is what it sounded like when more than 20,000 Nats fans booed Pete Kozma on Monday night.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:19 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  106.7 The Fan, Cardinals, Nats, Pete Kozma

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Jayson Werth made Anthony Rendon carry his bag

It looks like the veteran wasted no time in giving Rendon rookie duties.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:40 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Anthony Rendon, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 04/23/2013

F.P. Santangelo takes veiled shot at Doc Walker

You know a season is getting to the good part when media personalities are mildly feuding.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:45 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Doc Walker, ESPN 980, F.P. Santangelo, Nats

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Anthony Rendon loses his helmet on a swing, gets first MLB hit

It was Rendon's "welcome to the majors" moment.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:08 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Anthony Rendon, Nats

Posted at 10:16 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Davey Johnson does push-ups in Nats dugout

Lots of things are going poorly in Nats Town, but maybe a few seconds of Davey Johnson doing push-ups will make you feel momentarily happy.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:16 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 04/22/2013

McCarver: Riggleman as much responsible for Nats success as anyone

Fox analyst says the former skipper deserves credit for coaching this team up, before he quit and they won the division title.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:18 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Fox, Jim Riggleman, Nats, Tim McCarver

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/22/2013

The Nats stink on Friday nights

Since the beginning of September, the Nats have been a World Series contender six days a week, and a fetid cesspool on Fridays.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Mets broadcasters question Davey Johnson

While the Nats were dropping the rubber match of a three-game set in New York, the Mets' broadcasters were wondering what was going on.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:11 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, Nats

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Ian Desmond playing Twitter matchmaker for Michelle Beadle

The Nats have a knack for Twitter set ups.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:06 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ian Desmond, Michelle Beadle, Nats

Posted at 08:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Bryce Harper upset at the sale of his opening day jersey

It's been a tough week for Harper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Braves TV broadcast cites playoff odds, in mid-April

It's fun to look at odds of pro sports teams qualifying for the postseason. Doing so for the Braves in mid-April is probably not super useful.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:08 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baseball Prospectus, Braves, Media, Nats

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Bryce Harper, looking ill

Bryce Harper spent the top of the sixth on Wednesday looking like he was going to vomit. He also doubled and scored a run in that frame.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:36 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, F.P. Santangelo, MASN, Nats

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Bryce Harper has a 'flu game'

Apparently Harper plays well with the flu.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Kevin Seraphin, Morning pixels, Nationals, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Baseball Tonight on Ryan Zimmerman's throwing issues

John Kruk and Manny Acta attempt to figure out what's going on with the Nats' star third baseman.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:43 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, John Kruk, Manny Acta, Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Nats fans join forces to end the wave

Some fans are getting serious about trying to end this ballpark tradition.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:14 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Lindsey Covert becomes new Nats in-game host

While Clint Khoury will still be around, this new employee will often be the voice at Nats Park before and during games.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:31 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 11:52 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Braves radio crew: Nats got 'Natitudinal Adjustment'

Braves radio crew: Nats got 'Natitudinal Adjustment'

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:52 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braves, Media, Nats

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Mascot pandemonium at Nats presidents race

G-Wiz using Slapshot to launch himself at Teddy wins the day.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:42 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  mascots, Nationals, Nats, Presidents Race, Racing Presidents

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 04/15/2013

The Nats don't really have baseball's most expensive beer

Several published reports say the Nats have baseball's most expensive beer. The team disagrees.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:17 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Nats Park

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Morning Pixels: Bradley Beal and John Wall talk 'swag'

The Wizards duo discuss who is more "swaggy."

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:59 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, John Wall, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Nats fans do their taxes at Nats Park

Hey, I just stare at my phone when I'm at the ballpark, so who am I to judge?

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:07 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Nats Park

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Stephen Strasburg wants Davey Johnson to 'loosen the leash'

The Nats pitcher would love see the eighth inning sometime soon.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:41 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Nats dominate City Paper 'Best of D.C.' voting

Nationals Park, Davey Johnson, Jayson Werth and the Nats themselves all win honors from City Paper voters.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:21 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  City Paper, Media, Nats

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Morning Pixels: The actual story of the Bullets' 1978 championship trophy

Irene Pollin came forward to dispute the original tale told by Ted Leonsis.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:31 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

Posted at 07:58 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Bryce Harper's incredible solo home run (Video)

The Nats slugger hit his fourth home run of the season Wednesday. The longball went an estimated 420 feet.

By Sarah Kogod  |  07:58 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 10:40 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Jayson Werth using 'Game of Thrones' theme as walk-up music

Werewolves of London, the Walking Dead theme and the Game of Thrones theme give Jayson Werth a pretty eclectic musical collection.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:40 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Game of Thrones, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 04/10/2013

The NASA scientist and the Nats anthem

Dr. Barry Geldzahler wanted to listen to a joyous ditty about the contending Nats, so he wrote one.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:26 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Davey Johnson suggests shooting Bryce Harper with a dart gun to slow him down

The Nats manager has an interesting solution to Harper's aggressiveness.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:57 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 04/10/2013

MASN missed Rafael Soriano's untuck, so here it is

Because fans really really want to see a closer take his shirt out of his pants, I've gone ahead and found some images from Tuesday night.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:12 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  MASN, Nats, Rafael Soriano

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

Adam LaRoche homer features men kissing, White Sox fan, Kurt Suzuki throwing things

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 09:36 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Morning Pixels: VEEP in the presidents race

Television character runs presidents race, loses, offers promotional opportunities, prompts blog posts.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:36 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Racing Presidents, VEEP

Posted at 03:49 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Papa John's changes Nats 50 percent off deal

Last year, a Nats victory and five runs meant half-priced pizza. This year, the terms have changed.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:49 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Giveaways, Nats, Papa John's

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson honored by D.C. Council (Video)

Video of the Nats star being honored at City Hall.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:07 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Bryce Harper honored by D.C. Council

A ceremonial resolution for Bryce Harper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Nats Presidents race to include character from HBO's 'VEEP'

If you thought the giant racing presidents existed merely to teach kids about U.S. history or something, well, here's a marketing lesson.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Racing Presidents

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Ryan Zimmerman on what he thinks of his teammates

Word association can be a dangerous game.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:02 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Fan catches Werth's home run while holding his child (Video)

This man has talent. Let's just hope his wife wasn't watching this.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:20 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Taft great-grandson poses with Racing Taft

The good times keep rolling for descendants of William Howard Taft with this Nats Park photo-op.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:54 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Racing Presidents, William Howard Taft

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 04/05/2013

MASN compares Bryce Harper and Babe Ruth

How long until we start comparing Bryce Harper to Babe Ruth? How about the first week of the kid's second season?

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:13 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, F.P. Santangelo, MASN, Nats

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Morning Pixels: Michael Graham wins the lottery

Former Hoyas forward lands a million-dollar lottery prize in D.C.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:55 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Georgetown, Michael Graham, Mike Green, Morning pixels, Nats

Posted at 05:37 PM ET, 04/04/2013

D.C. sports fan won't shave until a team wins a title

You might consider yourself a huge D.C. sports fan and optimist, but you better put your facial hair on the line. If you're a guy, I mean.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:37 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Bryce Harper has this week's fastest home run trot

After registering last season's two fastest home run trots as a rookie, Bryce Harper is sprinting again.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:07 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Davey Johnson and Mark Lerner on Davey Johnson's retirement

Here are two quotes about Davey Johnson's final year with the Nats that seem to have different implications.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:51 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Mark Lerner, Nats

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Nats sell nearly 15,000 dollar dogs at second game

On what used to be the emptiest day of the season at Nationals Park, the team moved more than tens of thousands of hot dogs into bellies.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:40 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Bryan Harper's mustache is magnificent

Brother of Bryce displays his world-class handlebar mustache at Hagerstown's media day.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:36 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryan Harper, Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Jayson Werth using 'Werewolves of London' as walk-up music

Nats bearded wonder appears to make explicit reference to his bearded status.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:26 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 09:06 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Morning Pixels: Stop comparing Bryce Harper to LeBron

Stop it. Stop it now.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:06 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Josh Morgan, LeBron James, Morning pixels, Nationals, Nats, Niles Paul, Ryan Matthews

Posted at 10:47 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Gio Gonzalez: 'I felt like I was making love to my hand'

The Nats pitcher's postgame interview set Twitter on fire.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:47 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nationals, Nats

Posted at 10:43 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Gio Gonzalez hits a solo home run (Video)

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:43 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/03/2013

Teddy helps man propose to girlfriend at Nats opening day

Want a memorable way to get engaged? Just use Teddy, and Ryan Zimmerman's wife, and April Fool's Day.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:21 AM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Racing Presidents, Ryan Zimmerman, Teddy

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 04/03/2013

The Nats' commemorative tickets

For $3 (which goes to the Nats' foundation), you can get this souvenir from Nats games. Some fans aren't thrilled.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:41 AM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 04/03/2013

Kevin Durant wears Curly W hat to Louisville women's game

D.C. sports booster represents the Nats during a women's basketball game on ESPN.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:52 AM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Durant, Nats

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 04/03/2013

Morning Pixels: Bryce Harper attends White House '42 screening

It's good to be Bryce Harper

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:32 AM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Gio Gonzalez, Morning pixels, Nats, Randy Wittman, Wizards

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Kurt Suzuki's bonsai tree

The Nats catcher was recently given a bonsai tree by teammates Ian Desmond and Ross Detwiler.

By James Wagner  |  02:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kurt Suzuki, Nats

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Denard Span on 'Span Fans'

The Nats outfielder says his group of supporters will be back.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:16 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Denard Span, Nats

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Gio Gonzalez makes final plea for video game challenge (Video)

The Nats lovable pitcher is a natural pitch man.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:44 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013

WWE wrestlers posing with Nats, Wizards, Redskins

With WWE at Verizon Center Monday night, D.C. was full of wrestler sightings.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Drew Storen, Martell Webster, Nats, Nene, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Presidents Races resume with bad blood between Bill and Ted

You thought we could stop reporting on Presidents Races once Teddy's accursed streak finally ended? You thought wrong, pal.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:02 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Presidents Race

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Morning Pixels: The Where's Waldo of Nats opening day

Find yourself in this Nats panorama from opening day

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:24 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, Denard Span, Drew Storen, John Wall, Nats

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Nats fans sing 'Take on Me' during seventh-inning stretch

Michael Morse is gone to Seattle. His late-inning walk-up music has apparently been left behind. I think that's a good thing.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:10 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Michael Morse, Nats

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Bryce Harper homers bring love sign, helmet snatching, weird handshakes

The 2012 season was filled with memorable celebratory gestures. The 2013 season is off to a similar start.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:03 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Chad Tracy, Ian Desmond, Nats

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Nats fans bring Jose Canseco painting of Bud Selig to opening day

If this isn't the weirdest story you read about opening day at Nats Park, I want to know what sites you're lookin' at.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:22 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bud Selig, Jose Canseco, Nats

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Nats opening day also wedding day for two couples

Only the most loyal Nats fans can say they got married on opening day.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:06 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Nats

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 04/01/2013

21 Denard Span family members in 'Span Fan' T-shirts

The Span family rolls deep.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:15 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Denard Span, Nats

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Harper homer caught by Werth look-a-like

The guy who caught Bryce Harper's first home run of 2013 looked quite a bit like Jayson Werth.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:40 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Mrs. Zimmerman's Nats jersey

Ryan Zimmerman's wife has a better Nats jersey than you do.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:47 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Nats fans get married, go to opening day

How best to spend your first day of marriage? Go watch the Marlins play the Nats, obviously.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:58 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 04/01/2013

The beer prices at Nats Park

CNN Money suggests that the Nats have among the most expensive beers in Major League Baseball.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:40 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Beer, Concessions, Nats, Nats Park

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Experts picking Nats to win the World Series

Nearly half of a huge group of baseball media members selected the Nats to finish this season on top.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:54 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Nats

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Kristina Akra on leaving MASN for MLB Network

Former Nats sideline reporter reflects on her year with the team, and her new MLB Network show.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:15 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kristina Akra, Media, MLB Network, Nats

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

Guess the Nats player in the bunny suit

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 09:04 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Morning Pixels: Michael Wilbon on the Nats

'I have never seen a team with NO pedigree at all get so much slurpage," Wilbon says of the home 9.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:04 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michael Wilbon, Morning pixels, Nats, Tony Kornheiser. PTI

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 03/29/2013

We're live-streaming the Nats game

If you're stuck at work, we've got you covered.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:11 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nationals, Nats

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Nats put up NL East Champions signs, Philly blogger objects

Of course he does.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:16 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nationals, Nats

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Jayson Werth banner replaces Ryan Zimmerman banner at Nats Park

A banner of Jayson Werth's magic playoff moment has replaced Ryan Zimmerman's walk-off at Nationals Park.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:25 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jayson Werth, Nationals Park, Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats players excited to be back in D.C.

It seems like all of D.C. has been waiting patiently for this day.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:21 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Caps, Denard Span, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Matt Hendricks, Morning pixels, Nats, Pierre Garcon, Rafael Soriano, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Bryce Harper video playing in Times Square

Bryce Harper's face was staring out at Times Square during rush hour Thursday morning. Get used to it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:47 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Morning Pixels: Bryce Harper donates 40 bats to his former Nevada team

The bats were a big deal to a program that operates on a small budget.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Ryan Zimmerman's crazy throw

You definitely have to have some confidence to pull this one off.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:56 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 05:53 PM ET, 03/26/2013

The Nats' new alternate hat

Here's the new red and navy alternate home hat the Nats will debut at Nats Park this Friday

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:53 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 03/26/2013

ESPN the Magazine, SI both predict Nats win World Series

If you like to keep expectations down and sneak up on people, maybe take a timeout on Nats talk for a few weeks.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:20 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN the Magazine, Nats, Sports Illustrated

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Stephen Strasburg's Sports Illustrated cover

The magazine is calling Strasburg "Mr. October."

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Sports Illustrated, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Bryce Harper's 'I Play' video

Harper has some intense reasons for why he plays.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:52 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Kristina Akra to MLB Network

The second biggest mystery of the Nats offseason is solved.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:30 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kristina Akra, Media, MLB Network, Nats

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Bryce Harper's walk-up music: Moby, Imagine Dragons, Run-DMC

Harper's song choices are an interesting mix.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:14 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Nats-themed bathroom

Doesn't everyone want to pee in the batter's box?

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:46 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Nats

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

Adam LaRoche gets an Eephus pitch (Video)

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 09:42 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Morning Pixels: Caps ask junior team to change their jerseys

The team doesn't like copycats.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:42 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Danny Espinosa, Jan Vesely, Martell Webster, Morning pixels, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Ross Detwiler's golf swing

The Nats pitcher took in a rare game of night golf.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:35 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Ross Detwiler

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Morning Pixels: Congress getting into the Redskins name change game

It was only a matter of time, I suppose.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:34 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Denard Span, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Trevor Ariza, Wizards

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Vincent Gray says the Redskins 'belong in the city'

D.C. mayor also tells LaVar and Dukes that he thinks the Wizards should not revert to their prior nickname.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:28 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins, Vincent Gray, Wizards

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Clint Khoury will have lesser role at Nats games in 2013

Longtime in-game host will scale back his duties, meaning the team is in the market for a new Jumbotron face.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:39 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Clint, Nats

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Gio Gonzalez talks trash in MLB2K13 promo

The Nats pitcher takes a few jabs at Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:49 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 03/14/2013

The Nats commemorative season ticket gift

This newest declaration of Natitude will be the closest many season-ticket holders come to an old-fashioned paper ticket this season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:35 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Ask Nats COO Andy Feffer Ultimate Ballpark Access questions

Since I've gone as far as I can in answering ticketing and other questions, now you can ask the guy in charge.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:08 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Andy Feffer, Nats

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Bryce Harper's throw from left field to first (Video)

It's the stuff Spring Training is made of.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:41 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Morning Pixels: NYT blogger pokes fun at Wizards fans

Hey, buddy. Making fun of local teams is our beat.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:41 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Chris Chester, Ian Desmond, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Video of the Strasburg and Halladay hijinks

If you want to see for yourself the hit-by-pitch and pitch-behind-back that led to Nats-Phillies grapefruit pixels on Wednesday and Thursday.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:02 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Phillies, Roy Halladay, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats, Phillies and that darn slippery baseball

Hooray for rivalries.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Darrel Young, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Nene, Niles Paul, Redskins, Steven Strasburg, Tyler Moore, Wizards

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Lindsay Czarniak's Stephen Strasburg bit on SportsCenter

D.C.'s own SportsCenter host gets the hook, as Mark Schlereth insists she follow a lead-in word count.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:11 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Lindsay Czarniak, Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Morning pixels: The Nats have a book club

Morning pixels: The Nats have a book club

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:39 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bo Porter, Bryce Harper, Dan Haren, Nats

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Bryce Harper hugs Mickey Mouse, the video

In which our noble hero signs a bat for a mascot, and then gives said mascot a hearty hug.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:49 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Mickey Mouse, Nats

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Dmitri Young and Robert Fick interview Chad Cordero

If you want to hear three-old time Nats be sweet and inappropriate and sweet again, I have the podcast for you.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:16 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chad Cordero, Dmitri Young, Nats, Robert Fick

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

Nats players use Drake LaRoche to get them out of batting practice

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 02:52 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Bryce Harper with Mickey Mouse

Nats wunderkind goes to the Wild World of Sports, hangs out with a mascot, generates pixels.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:52 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Mickey Mouse, Nats

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Dan Haren on the young Nats: 'I've never felt so old'

The Nats’ newest starter talks about the young rotation, batting as a pitcher, and playing in Malibu.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:01 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Haren, Nats, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats merchandise sales soaring

Nats merchandise sales are up more than 250 percent year to year, according to one online retailer.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:32 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Dez Wells, Morning pixels, Nats

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/01/2013

About the Nats' new 'Ultimate Access' card

The Nats think their new smart cards will change the way U.S. season ticket holders engage with their team. Here's more.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Andy Feffer, Nats

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Bryce Harper's Men's Health cover

Add another to the resume of the Nats cover boy.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:51 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Morning Pixels: Denard Span learned about concussions after getting one

The Nats have Span's concussion situation under control.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:35 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Brooks Laich, Caps, Denard Span, Mike Rizzo, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Ryan Zimmerman on sharing the title of 'Face of the Franchise'

The Nats captain is happy to give up exclusive rights to the annoying title.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:42 PM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Gio Gonzalez's perfect thumbs

There is no shortage of Nats promoting video games.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:20 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Nats

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

Behind-the-scenes look at Harlem Shake video featuring Jayson Werth, Adam LaRoche

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 09:25 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Morning Pixels: Dan Grunfeld speaks out against homophobia in sports

The son of the Wizards GM is using his position to help bring awareness to homophobia in sports.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Haren, Kevin Seraphin, Morning pixels, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Rizzo says Storen playoff back spasms are 'news to me'

Jayson Werth told CBSSports.com that the Nats' closer was suffering from excruciating back pain in the playoffs. The GM says he didn't know.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:00 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Drew Storen, Mike Rizzo, Nats

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Morning Pixels: Wizards blaming losses on sorcery?

It's almost as weird as naming a team "Wizards."

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:27 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Jayson Werth, John Carlson, Martell Webster, Morning pixels, Nats, Troy Brouwer, Wizards

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

Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche do the Harlem Shake (Video)

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?

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 01:30 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Kristina Akra leaving MASN

After a year of sideline reporting for the Nats broadcasts on MASN, Kristina Akra is leaving for another opportunity.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:30 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kristina Akra, MASN, Media, Nats

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Maria Kirilenko with Screech and G-Wiz

Only the magic of Ovechkin could bring a tennis star face-to-face with G-Wiz, whatever G-Wiz is.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:09 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Maria Kirilenko, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 02/25/2013

How and why Sports Illustrated photographed Bryce Harper at the Lincoln Memorial

How do you take a rookie of the year to the National Mall in full uniform and have no one notice? Do it early in the morning on a snowy Saturday in January.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:20 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Media, Nats, Sports Illustrated

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

Werth, Zimmerman and LaRoche at Daytona 500

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 09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats bullpen makes airplanes out of gum wrappers

It's all fun and games until someone in right field loses and eye.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Seraphin, Kirk Cousins, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Ross Detwiler, Tyler Clippard, Wizards

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Jimmy Rollins on running down the Nats

Phillies shortstop is still not exactly showering the Nats with praise as another NL East race begins.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:46 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jimmy Rollins, Nats, Phillies

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Rizzo: D.C. could become 'primarily a baseball town'

Nats GM is goaded into comparing his team's spot in the Washington market to that occupied by the Redskins.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN 980, Mike Rizzo, Nats, Redskins

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'

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 03:57 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Bryce Harper's newest commercial is neon

This ad shows a brighter, glowy side of Bryce Harper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:57 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Nats

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Jayson Werth's beard, Ian Desmond's mustache win Nats photo day

If you like photos of professional athletes with facial hair, this is the right post for you. Sorry, everyone else.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:27 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Nats

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Wizards TV ratings near the bottom of the NBA

As always, people in Washington are not particularly interested in watching a losing team.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:03 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Comcast SportsNet, Nats, Wizards

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Morning Pixels: Davey Johnson says let the Nats date your daughter

Nats manager says the makeup of his team is so good that he'd welcome every player into his home.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:27 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats