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Watch the celebration following Jose Lobaton's walk-off sac fly

September 18, 2015, 7:59pm

Two Fridays ago, the Nationals sported their blue jerseys and faced their National League East rivals, the Braves, in front of the hometown crowd at Nats Park. With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 10th, Michael A. Taylor came on to pinch-hit and sent a walk-off three-run home run into the stands. Fast forward to last night's scene in D.C. The boys dawned their patriotic get-up as they hosted another division foe, the Marlins. The ballgame was knotted at 4-4 after nine innings. To the...

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MASNsports.com hosts live video chats with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams

August 08, 2015, 4:30pm

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MASNsports.com hosts live video chats with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams

We know you see interviews with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams day-in and day-out, but we wanted to give you the chance to ask the questions and get a better look at their lives off the baseball diamond. Fans submitted their questions for the Nationals guys using #AskRendon, #AskKolko and #AskMatt on Twitter. Then, Chris Johnson hosted a live video chat broadcasted on MASNsports.com with the three of them on Friday afternoon. Watch all the fun in the videos below. Watch live...

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Bryce Harper uses patriotic bat on Fourth of July

July 04, 2015, 12:30pm

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Bryce Harper uses patriotic bat on Fourth of July

The Fourth of July celebrations have become a tradition at Nationals Park. We've become accustomed to taking in the holiday with a United States-shaped flag in the outfield and the Nationals' special uniforms. But Bryce Harper took it one step further this year. Harper used a patriotic bat, featuring stars and strips with the D.C. skyline. In his first at-bat with the lumber, Harper smashed a two-run home run to extend the Nationals' lead to 3-0. He went on to go 3-for-4 with two RBIs,...

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Throwback Thursday: The beasts in the NL East

April 02, 2015, 4:42am

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Throwback Thursday: The beasts in the NL East

Opening day is only four days away. That's right, Nationals fans. Only four more days until the defending National League East champions take the field. Speaking of NL East champions ... Before the Nationals begin to chase another division title, let's throw it back that moment. Yes, I am talking about that moment. Relive the Clinchmas celebration below. It truly never gets old.

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Throwback Thursday: The no-no

March 26, 2015, 5:01am

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While you cross off the days on your calendar until April 6, I thought I'd take it back to the best moment in Nationals history. Need I say more? I will warn you that watching the highlights from Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter may actually make the days, hours and minutes until opening day feel longer. Just remember, only 11 more days.

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Throwback Thursday: A standoff for the ages

February 26, 2015, 5:51am

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Throwback Thursday: A standoff for the ages

After the national anthem in sunny Colorado, Aaron Barrett and Brandon Barnes remained standing with their caps on their chests. They were locked in an epic standoff. Barrett had the support of the Nationals bench as teammates treated the pitcher to water and sunscreen. Even Bryce Harper looked out for Barrett's safety with a helmet and elbow guard. Obviously, it was intense. Relive the amazing standoff in the video below. Trust me, it's worth watching.

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Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills

February 19, 2015, 5:23am

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Throwback Thursday: A look back at Zimmerman's hot corner skills

Spring training starts today! Boy, that has a nice ring to it. While we bear with below-freezing temperatures in the mid-Atlantic, the Nationals are kicking off camp in Florida. It's time to dust off the cleats, warm up the arms and get ready for opening day. Before April 6 arrives, the Nats have a few adjustments to make. Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth have to get used to flipping left and right field. Tanner Roark needs to re-establish his bullpen dominance. And last - but definitely...

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Throwback Thursday: Walk-off City

February 12, 2015, 5:16am

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It's impressive to win 10 games in a row in the major leagues. It's even more impressive to win on five walk-offs in a six-game span. When you consider the fact that the Nationals accomplished both during the same stretch in 2014, it's almost unbelievable. The Nats swept both the Mets and Pirates in three-game series before going on to sweep the Diamondbacks in a four-game series. Seven of the 10 games were one-run wins. Five of those seven, of course, were walk-offs. If that isn't...

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Throwback Thursday: Fear the goggles

January 15, 2015, 4:47am

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Last night, the Nationals traded Tyler Clippard to the A's for Yunel Escobar, ending the set-up man's seven-year stint in D.C. This week's Throwback Thursday takes a look back at one of Clippard's shutdown performances from 2014. With a one-run lead, Clippard came on in the eighth inning to face a lethal Brewers lineup. He struck out the side, taking care of Jonathan Lucroy, Khris Davis and Mark Reynolds, and received a standing ovation as he strolled to the dugout. As we all know, this was...

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Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year

December 31, 2014, 9:44am

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Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year

The start of a new year makes me even more excited for the start of a new baseball season. This week, I'm throwin' it back to one performance that makes every Nationals fan excited for 2015. After hitting just 13 home runs and 32 RBIs in just 100 regular season games, Bryce Harper dominated in the playoffs. Harper homered in three of the Nats' four games and drove in six of their nine postseason runs. His most memorable blast of the season came in Game 4 of the National League Division...

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Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab

December 31, 2014, 9:14am

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Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab

This week, I'm throwin' it back to a moment that may have slipped your mind. In fact, I'm shining a spotlight on the most mysterious play of the season. That's right, I said mysterious. In the third inning with the Nationals leading 2-1 in Houston, Jason Castro hit a shot to left field. As the ball bounced off the wall, Kevin Frandsen turned, ran toward the infield and stuck his glove behind his back. Somehow, some way, without even a glance back, the ball ended up in Frandsen's glove....

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Throwback Thursday: The catch

December 18, 2014, 2:57am

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I'm sure every Nationals fan already knows what this week's Throwback Thursday is about. Cue the goosebumps. Yesterday, it was reported that the Nationals were involved in a three-team trade, dealing Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays and receiving two prospects from the Padres. Automatically, I know the first thing that comes to mind is "The Catch," so without further adieu, relive the jaw-dropping play below. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb

December 11, 2014, 3:10am

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Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb

This week, Ian Desmond's name has been thrown around the rumor mill at the Winter Meetings. With just one year left on his contract, the Nationals have their ears open, listening to offers for the shortstop. Desmond is one of the most powerful shortstops in the league. He has hit at least 20 home runs in each of his last three seasons and has won three straight Silver Slugger Awards. Coincidence? I think not. This week, I'm throwin' it back to Desmond's furthest home run of the season, a...

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Throwback Thursday: Game-ending robbery

December 04, 2014, 3:39am

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The colder it gets outside, the more fans miss warm summer nights at Nationals Park. The delicious food, great views, exciting home runs and ,of course, those moments that bring you to the edge of your seat. Well, this week I'm throwin' it back to one of those edge-of-your-seat moments. In fact, this was more of a slowly-stand-up-with-your-mouth-gaping-open moment. It's the bottom of the ninth in the nation's capital. The Nationals have a 5-2 lead, but the Mets have two on and the tying run...

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Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw

November 20, 2014, 4:37am

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Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw

Early in the season, Anthony Rendon took over the hot corner, leaving the Nationals with a hole at second base. At the trade deadline, Mike Rizzo filled that opening with veteran Asdrubal Cabrera, adding an experienced glove and valuable bat as the Nats prepared for a postseason run. Cabrera has been known for flashing some leather throughout his career, and that proved to be no different during his time in the nation's capital. Cabrera performed as a human highlight reel at second base with...

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Throwback Thursday: A celebratory "Cheers!"

November 13, 2014, 5:34am

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Throwback Thursday: A celebratory "Cheers!"

Earlier this week, Matt Williams was named National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. This season, the Nationals faced multiple key injuries and were still able to run away with the NL East title while earning the top seed in the NL. Not too shabby for the new guy. We got to see Williams and the Nats take it all in the night they clinched the division. In the middle of the craziness, Williams huddled the team together, raised a glass and shared a...

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Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day

November 06, 2014, 6:38am

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Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day

The Sliver Slugger Awards will be handed out tonight to the best offensive performers at each position in both leagues. A few Nationals come to mind in the discussion for the award. Among them, of course, is Adam LaRoche. Whether it was game-tying home runs or walk-off hits, LaRoche's bat seemed to deliver the big knock when it mattered most. He finished the season with 26 home runs and 92 RBIs, ranking fourth and third, respectively, among National League first basemen. This week, I'm...

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Throwback Thursday: An extra special opener

October 29, 2014, 1:24pm

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Throwback Thursday: An extra special opener

With the World Series wrapped up, it is officially the offseason for Major League Baseball. That means no more baseball for 158 days - otherwise known as way, way too long. To help you get your Nationals fix for the next six months, I'll be throwin' it back to a memorable moment from their 2014 season every Thursday. Hence the "Throwback Thursday" thing. Let's kick things off by going all the way back to the beginning. The Nats opened their season in enemy territory with a...

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Reliving the Nats' championship celebration

September 19, 2014, 6:45am

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Reliving the Nats' championship celebration

On Tuesday night, the Nationals became the first team in the major leagues to clinch a division title. The Nats have been here before, winning their second National League East title in three years, but the story this year was written a little differently. The Nationals clinched in front of their home crowd in 2012. Of course, there is no place like home, but if the Nats could choose to clinch anywhere else, I'm sure Atlanta would be at the top of that list. So the stage was set. In...

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Inside the Park: Battle of the Beltways

July 09, 2014, 6:22am

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Every year, fans from Baltimore and Washington invade each other's ballparks to watch the Orioles and Nationals face off in the Battle of the Beltways. Before Tuesday's crazy storm, Kevin Stanfield asked fans if there is a rivalry between the two teams. Inevitably, the results were mixed, but it seems that if there is a rivalry, it's possibly the friendliest one in baseball.