It’s fine to get excited about the Nats
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OPINION | There are times to be sensible and, once every few generations, times to yell until you pop a vocal cord. Frankly, this is the latter.
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OPINION | Any fan who feels tricked or lied to or misled by Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s decision to limit Stephen Strasburg’s innings hasn’t been paying attention.
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Post Sports Live: Strasburg nears shutdown, Redskins open strong
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the Nationals’ recent offensive awakening, the pennant race without ace Stephen Strasburg, early impressions of Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III’s debut and what to watch for in Saturday night’s game in Chicago. of Nationals_Braves_Spring_Baseball_024c5.jpg "Post Sports Live: What effect will the Strasburg shutdown have on the Nationals clubhouse?")
Post Sports Live: What effect will the Strasburg shutdown have on the Nationals clubhouse?
The Post Sports Live crew talks about the effect Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown could have on the rest of the clubhouse down the stretch.
Post Sports Live: Nationals offense booming despite Harper
The Post Sports Live crew discuss the recent struggles of rookie Bryce Harper and wonder how Davey Johnson may handle him down the stretch.
Post Sports Live: How does RGIII’s debut compare to ‘Strasmas’?
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid and Dan Steinberg compare the hype leading up to the Redskins preseason opener, and the debut of rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, with the anticipation for Stephen Strasburg’s debut at Nationals Park in 2010.
Post Sports Live: Storen bolsters Nationals bullpen
The Post Sports Live crew discusses the return of Drew Storen to the Nationals’ bullpen.
Post Sports Live: RGIII debuts and Nationals’ road trip and Terps uniforms
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the debut of Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III on Thursday in Buffalo, other Redskins they have their eyes on in the preseason opener, the Nationals’ key 10-game road trip and the University of Maryland’s new look at Byrd Stadium.
Post Sports Live: MLB-best Nationals, Redskins line trouble and Olympics coverage
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Matt Rennie, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the MLB-best Nationals at the trade deadline, Bryce Harper’s recent struggles, the offensive line woes for the Redskins less than a week into training camp, and London Olympics viewing habits.
Post Sports Live: Countdown is on for Redskins’ training camp
The Washington Post’s Jason Reid and Tracee Hamilton reveal their excitement for the debut of Robert Griffin III as training camp nears and anticipate an exciting fall with a likely pennant race and the start of Griffin’s career with the Redskins.
Post Sports Live: Redskins start, first-place Nats and Penn State
The Washington Post’s LaVar Arrington, Jason Reid, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe discuss the start of Redskins training camp, the Nationals’ priorities at the trade deadline, and the sanctions against Penn State University in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
Post Sports Live: Nationals face rotation questions down stretch
The Post Sports Live crew debate how the Nationals should handle the starting rotation with the expected shutdown of ace Stephen Strasburg looming.Recent columns
OPINION | There are times to be sensible and, once every few generations, times to yell until you pop a vocal cord. Frankly, this is the latter.
OPINION | Any fan who feels tricked or lied to or misled by Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s decision to limit Stephen Strasburg’s innings hasn’t been paying attention.
OPINION | The real story behind the Stephen Strasburg shutdown debate is that the Nationals’ succcess is now defined by their stubborn conviction.
Bryce Harper has been slumping, but Manager Davey Johnson says rather than resting, the rookie needs to learn by staying in the lineup.
The Nationals’ general manager is the clear choice for executive of the year. He had a game plan for the team, and it’s working.
OPINION | The only way to learn to endure injuries, slumps and losses that defy belief is actually to experience them, then surmount them.
Nationals archives
- It’s fine to get excited about the Nats
- Rizzo deserves benefit of doubt
- Win for the road for Strasburg, Nats
- Ace’s shutdown: Doctors weigh in
- Stubborn conviction defines Nationals
- Bumgarner puts Nationals on ice
- Nats, Orioles split over TV rights
- A team of destiny?
- Grudging acceptance
- Nationals roll through San Francisco
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