Category Archives: Washington Nationals

Picture: Stephen Strasburg and Washington Nationals Rookies Turned into Smurfs!

Rookie hazing is well underway during the final weeks of baseball season. Sunday the Washington Nationals turned its rookie class into smurfs! Check out pitching ace Stephen Strasburg as Papa Smurf , along with Nats catcher Wilson Ramos as a … Continue reading

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Video: Ryan Zimmerman’s Walk-off Grand Slam Gets Him a Face Pie!

The Philadelphia Phillies took a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth against the Washington Nationals with the solid Ryan Madson on the mound. After three straight singles, a sacrifice bunt, an intentional walk and a single, suddenly it … Continue reading

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Video: Mike Cameron’s Crazy Eight Home Run Record

When Mike Cameron homered in the eighth and ninth innings during the Florida Marlins 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, it gave him sole possession of a unique record. Cameron is the first player in major-league history with a multiple-home run … Continue reading

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Video: Nationals Uber Prospect Bryce Harper Blows a Kiss to Pitcher after Smacking a HR

Bryce Harper, last year’s number one overall pick by the Washington Nationals, is in trouble. The outfield prospect who plays for the Class A Hagerstown Suns, hit a home run, flipped his bat, trotted around the bases, and then blew … Continue reading

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Washington Nationals Rick Ankiel Buys Advertisement to Thank St. Louis Cardinals Fans for Decade of Support

Washington Nationals center fielder Rick Ankiel, making his first visit to St. Louis as a visiting player, showed his appreciation to the St. Louis fans for their decade of support by taking out a half-page ad in Wednesday’s St. Louis … Continue reading

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Cubs Who? St. Louis Cardinals New Rival is the Washington Nationals? Teams Clear Benches for Second Time in Months

A rivalry in the making? Two unlikely teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals rumbled for the second time in just a few months. During Monday’s game in Jupiter, benches cleared for 15 minutes in the seventh inning, with … Continue reading

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Call TMZ! Bryce Harper Linked to Miss Utility

Bryce Harper was optioned to the Hagerstown Suns, the Washington Nationals class ‘A’ squad, earlier this week. While the rookie was disappointed he didn’t get more time playing with the big boys down on the Space Coast, it didn’t take long for the Sun’s savvy marketing department to take … Continue reading

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Will Washington Nationals’ Silver Elvis Reemerge in Chicago White Sox Clubhouse?

Prior to the 2010 season, former Washington Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn was inspired. According to Bill Ladson, the MLB.com beat reporter for the Nats, Dunn suggested that the Player of the Game at Nationals Park must don a silver Elvis Presley wig … Continue reading

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It’s Another Halladay as Phillies Win Fourth Straight Division Title

The Philadelphia Phillies notched their fourth straight National League East Division title in a resounding way Monday with an 8-0 whitewashing of the Washington Nationals. Ace right-hander Roy Halladay was masterful again while picking up his 21st win, fourth shutout and ninth … Continue reading

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Phenom Harper Strikes Out Twice in Professional Debut

Bryce Harper, the highly sought-after slugger, started his inevitable road to the majors Thursday afternoon at the Washington Nationals’ Minor League complex near Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida. Because Harper didn’t sign his five-year, $9.9 million deal — a record for … Continue reading

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Twins’ Reliever Puts a ‘Capps’ on AL Central and Record

Matt Capps pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to wrap up the Twins’ 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians for his 15th save since he was acquired from the Washington Nationals on July 29. Most importantly, the Twins’ win, before another sell-out crowd at Target … Continue reading

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