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Ask Matt: Would you rather?

June 18, 2014, 6:25am

We're almost three months into the season, so you might not think the new Nationals skipper is very new anymore. But how well do you know Matt Williams? We'll be getting to know just what the manager is all about with his "Ask Matt" blog all season long. This week, we sent Dan Kolko to Williams' office to ask the hard-hitting question: Would you rather? Would you rather only chew bubble gum or sunflower seeds? Would you rather have Jayson Werth's facial hair or Adam Laroche's? Would...

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Ask Matt: It's the fans' turn

May 28, 2014, 1:22pm

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There's a few things that have changed since our first edition of Ask Matt. For starters, we've moved from Matt Williams' office to the media room. According to Williams, this move will be permanent if the Nationals start a winning streak tonight. Not that the skipper is superstitious or anything ... On top of the location switch, we have redirected control of the blog to the fans. We asked our followers on Facebook and Twitter to submit their questions, and we collected an interesting...

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Ask Matt: A new blog for the new skipper

May 06, 2014, 11:45am

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Ask Matt: A new blog for the new skipper

Although Matt Williams has more than a month of managing the Nationals under his belt, he's still the new guy in town. Fans have gotten a cursory view of Williams, but there is still so much to learn about the skipper. Maybe you want to know how Williams grades himself over his first month of managing. Are you curious about his pregame rituals or what he does when he's not at the park? Well, it's time to have your questions answered! Before each homestand, you'll have the opportunity to...

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Washington Socialites: From the egg roll to the shutout and more

April 28, 2014, 8:37am

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Washington Socialites: From the egg roll to the shutout and more

Don't miss a beat - here's what went on in the Nationals Twitterverse this week. Gio Gonzalez started the week with Matt Williams at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The skipper #MattWilliams taking over the White House Easter egg roll...ðŸ‡ðŸ£ pic.twitter.com/OhLJQ6j6zn— Gio Gonzalez (@GioGonzalez47) April 21, 2014 Aaron Barrett shared his excitement on returning to the big league roster. Feels great to be back! #Nats— Aaron Barrett (@aaronbarrett30) April 22,...

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Washington socialites: From firsts to festivities

April 20, 2014, 5:01pm

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Washington socialites: From firsts to festivities

The Nationals had a busy week, so many players took to Twitter to talk about it. We've put it all together for you here. Sandy Leon started the week with his first career home run. Jerry Blevins and Aaron Barret thought it deserved a couple of Twitter shoutouts. @sandyleon41 congrats on first homer!— Jerry Blevins (@JerryBlevins_13) April 15, 2014 Congrats mi Hermano!! @sandyleon41 #FirstMLBHR— Aaron Barrett (@aaronbarrett30) April 15, 2014 Ian Desmond and Bryce Harper show...

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Washington Socialites: Gio's new toy, Harper's prank and more

April 14, 2014, 7:59am

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Washington Socialites: Gio's new toy, Harper's prank and more

The second week of the season is behind us, which brings us to the second edition of Washington Socialites. Here's what went on in the Nationals' Twitterverse. Adam LaRoche dedicated one of his first tweets to MLB umpire John Hirschbeck: Our thoughts and prayers go out to mlb umpire John Hirschbeck and family after the loss of their son Michael -- Adam LaRoche (@e3laroche) April 11, 2014 Gio Gonzalez shared his excitement over his new toy: S/O to my friends @GoPro for the new camera!...

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Washington socialites: Twitter stalking the Nats from opening week

April 06, 2014, 9:53am

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Washington socialites: Twitter stalking the Nats from opening week

Twitter has given fans a new way to connect to their favorite Nationals. Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond and Gio Gonzalez are just few Nats that have taken to Twitter to keep their fans in the loop. Every week, we'll take a look back on the week that was in the Nationals' Twitterverse. So without further ado, let's get started. Gio Gonzalez helped steady our heart rates before the best day of the year: Breathe it in Boys and Girls,Opening Day Is In the Air. #2014 #OpeningDay #NatsvsMets - Gio...

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Inside the Park: The boys are back in town

April 05, 2014, 8:17am

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Inside the Park: The boys are back in town

Even though it was exciting to watch the Nationals sweep the Mets in New York, there's nothing like baseball being played in the nation's capital. Yesterday, the Nats hosted the Braves for their home opener in front of 42,834 fans at Nationals Park. The stadium was alive as James Brown announced the starting lineup, the boys ran out on the red carpet and the flag was unfurled in the outfield. We captured some of that electric atmosphere in the video below. While you take a look back at the...

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Throwback Thursday: The top moments from 2013

March 26, 2014, 6:44am

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Throwback Thursday: The top moments from 2013

From Bryce Harper's opening day show to Denard Span's hitting streak and so much more, last season was filled with so many memorable moments. I've spent every Thursday since October throwin' it back to these moments, and at last, we are at the final Thursday before opening day. I'm dedicating our last Throwback Thursday post to the best of the best from 2013. While you anxiously wait these last four days for the 2014 season to begin, relive last year's highlights in the video...

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Throwback Thursday: A big win for Jordan

March 20, 2014, 5:19am

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Throwback Thursday: A big win for Jordan

The fifth starter competition has really heated up after Matt Williams announced earlier this week that Ross Detwiler will start the 2014 season in the bullpen. Now, Taylor Jordan, Tanner Roark and Chris Young have 11 days to prove why they belong in the Nationals rotation. Last season, we had an opportunity to get a look at Jordan on the big stage, and he finished with a 3.66 ERA in nine appearances with the Nats. Do you see Jordan breaking out of camp as the Nationals' fifth starter? As...

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Throwback Thursday: A not-so-routine line drive

March 13, 2014, 6:34am

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Throwback Thursday: A not-so-routine line drive

With the season right around the corner, fans are anxiously anticipating the next 162 games. Over the span of the next six months, we will get to witness tons of home runs, strikeouts and diving catches, but sometimes, it's the little things that remind you why you watch the Nationals day in and day out. This week, I decided to switch it up a little. I'm throwin' it back to a late September game at Nats Park. In the seventh inning, a routine line drive was hit directly to Ian Desmond....

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Throwback Thursday: The human highlight reel strikes again

March 06, 2014, 4:45am

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Throwback Thursday: The human highlight reel strikes again

Whenever Bryce Harper steps into the batter's box or has a ball hit his way, people take notice. His huge home runs and diving grabs have made him a human highlight reel. In the video below, the stage was set for another one of Harper's highlights. It was the bottom of the ninth in Kansas City as the Nationals were trying to protect to an 11-10 lead. With a speedy runner on first and one out, Harper knew that a double would likely result in a run to tie the game, so Harper was playing deep...

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Throwback Thursday: Stras' supreme shutout

February 26, 2014, 6:38am

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Throwback Thursday: Stras' supreme shutout

Entering the 2014 season, the Nationals have one of the best rotations in baseball. Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann are returning for their third season together at the top of the Nats rotation. Mike Rizzo acquired Doug Fister in the offseason to add even more strength behind the strong 1-2-3 punch. And finally, behind all of that talent, the competition to be the fifth starter has been heating up in spring training. It's difficult to emerge as the ace in such a...

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Throwback Thursday: Roark's dominance

February 13, 2014, 5:40am

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Last season, Tanner Roark emerged as a force to be reckoned with. As someone who came into 2013 unheralded, Roark enters spring training today competing for a chance to be a part of the Nationals rotation. After making his major league debut on Aug. 7, Roark appeared in 14 games, finishing with a 7-1 record and a 1.51 ERA. The video below highlights one of his strongest outings of the season, when he threw seven scoreless innings against the Braves with six strikeouts. Roark reports with...

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Throwback Thursday: The presidents' surprise near the finish line

February 05, 2014, 12:12pm

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Throwback Thursday: The presidents' surprise near the finish line

We're less than two months from the Nats' home opener. That means we are less than two months away from witnessing home runs, enjoying ballpark food and most importantly, watching the Presidents Race. OK, maybe it's not the most important aspect of Nationals home games, but it is a staple at Nats Park. Every game, before the bottom of the fourth inning, George, Abe, Tom, Teddy, and Bill face off in a good, old-fashioned foot race. While you wait patiently to watch another season full of...

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Throwback Thursday: One-hit wonder

January 23, 2014, 4:16am

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With 32 wins and a 3.12 ERA since coming to D.C. in 2012, Gio Gonzalez has proven to be a valuable part of the Nationals rotation. Last September, after throwing a complete game in his previous outing, Gonzalez had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning in New York. With Nats fans on the edge of their seats, the right-hander gave up his first hit after retiring 18 Mets in a row. Gonzalez finished with eight strikeouts in his first career one-hitter. Relive the veteran's dominant...

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Throwback Thursday: A memorable return from the DL

January 16, 2014, 3:57am

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Throwback Thursday: A memorable return from the DL

After missing 31 games because of injury, Bryce Harper made his return on July 1, 2013 at home against the Brewers. As he approached home plate for his first at-bat, D.C. fans gave Harper a standing ovation. Just as fans sat back down, Harper gave them a reason to return to their feet. On a 1-0 count in his first at-bat in 36 days, Harper smashed a pitch into the Brewers bullpen. Nationals Park rose to its feet, half-stunned, the other half not surprised, as everyone joined to applaud the...

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Throwback Thursday: A mid-game grooming session

January 09, 2014, 4:14am

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Throwback Thursday: A mid-game grooming session

Normally we use our Throwback Thursday segment to relive a great play from 2013, but this week, we're throwin' it back to a moment that was memorable for a different reason. On a summer evening against the Phillies, Ian Desmond went to the plate in the first inning and grounded into a 4-6-3 double play. When he came up for his next at bat, Bob Carpenter and F.P. Santangelo noticed something different about the Nationals shortstop. Between the first and third innings, Desmond had gone to...

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Throwback Thursday: Bringing excitement into the new year

January 02, 2014, 4:53am

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Throwback Thursday: Bringing excitement into the new year

Now that 2014 is underway, opening day seems so close, yet so far away. The Nationals appear to be done with their major offseason moves, leaving fans with reason to anticipate the beginning of another baseball season in D.C. This week, in case you weren't pumped up enough for the upcoming season, we're throwin' it back to the most exciting play from 2013. I'm sure most of you know which play I am referring to, so without further adieu, relive Denard Span's thrilling game-saving catch in...

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Throwback Thursday: A diving play at the plate

December 19, 2013, 4:05am

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Throwback Thursday: A diving play at the plate

Despite rumors that the Nationals were looking for a backup catcher earlier in the offseason, the Nats say they're comfortable with either Jhonatan Solano or Sandy Leon backing up Wilson Ramos behind the plate in 2014. Last season, Solano appeared in 24 games for the Nats and made one of the best plays of his young career in a 3-2 ballgame against Philadelphia. Relive his run-saving play at the plate in the video below and check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013....