This morning I had the privilege of going into the Nationals locker room during their media availability time. I had the chance to talk to a few pitchers and they updated me on how their spring’s were going. It was very cool to be in there and the players gave thoughtful answers. The first person […]
The Nationals have a stockpile of young infielders. That means 19 year old Ronny Cruz can get lost in the shuffle sometimes. However, he showed off what he can do yesterday in his first at bat of the spring. The youngster launched a home run off of big leaguer JP France, which gave the Nats […]
Hello, friends. There are now 17 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. Another two weeks of exhibition games remain between now and then, with the last two of these coming as a home-and-home between the Orioles and Nationals. Today’s action, with the O’s facing a Cardinals split squad, is scheduled to air on MLB Network […]
It seemed like the Nationals were done making offseason signings, but Paul Toboni had one last trick up his sleeve. The Nats have reportedly signed veteran Zack Littell to a one-year deal. This is the biggest addition to the Nats rotation, as Littell has proven to be a reliable middle of the rotation innings eater […]
The Houston Astros (4-7-3) take on the Washington Nationals (7-4-3) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Hunter Brown is set to make his third start of the Spring, with LHP Andrew Alvarez starting for the Nationals. BROTHER BROWN: RHP Hunter Brown, who is making his third start this Spring, established himself as one of the top […]
The Washington Nationals have made sweeping changes in the last year. After nearly two decades with the organization, Mike Rizzo was let go in July and the Nationals decided to go in a new direction. That new direction led by Paul Toboni aims to be on the cutting edge, which is a stark contrast to […]
The Washington Nationals added two experienced relievers on minor league deals right as camp was starting. Drew Smith and Cionel Perez have been quality big league relievers in the not too distant past, but have seen their stock fall due to injuries in the case of Smith and a dropoff in production for Perez. Now, […]
Despite a dramatic midseason battle for first, the NL East was fairly clear cut for most of last season. At the end of May, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets were tied in a dead-heat, and the Miami Marlins, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals had all started a downward trend out of contention. By […]
The Houston Astros (2-7-3) host the Washington Nationals (6-3-3) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Mike Burrows will be on the mound for the Astros for the third time this Spring, RHP Cade Cavalli will start for the Nationals. TODAY’S STARTER: RHP Mike Burrows has made two appearances in the Grapefruit League this Spring. He’s combined […]
Today the World Baseball Classic’s group stage enters full swing as pool play games kick off in Houston, Miami, and San Juan. Not counting the 3:00 AM MST match between Japan and Chinese Taipei—which was included in yesterday’s game thread—and including tomorrow’s 3:00 AM match, there are eight World Baseball Classic games today! Game No. […]
Luis Perales made his Nationals Spring Training debut in the 4th inning versus the New York Mets yesterday, recording a scoreless inning with one walk allowed. He allowed 3 hard hit balls, but none found grass, with 2 flyouts and a lineout to center allowed. During his 24-pitch outing, Perales threw 33% fastballs and 67% […]
In 2025, Colorado Rockies starters had a combined 6.65 ERA, more than a full run higher than the next-worst Washington Nationals. It would be difficult to exaggerate how poorly this group performed over the past few seasons. But it’s a new day. The rotation enters 2026 having taken steps designed, not only to stop the […]
Meet the Mets Jorge Polanco made his spring debut at first base, and Brett Baty hit a home run early in the Mets’ loss to the Nationals yesterday afternoon. The Mets’ Spring Breakout roster pool has been announced, and plenty of the team’s top prospects will partake in that game against Rays prospects on March […]
The Mets dropped their exhibition road game against the Nationals this afternoon by a 7-4 score, as Mets relieer Anderson Severino had a rough go of it, surrendering four runs in just two-thirds of an inning to give Washington the lead in what he previously been a tie game.
On March 19th at 4:30 PM EST, the Nationals are playing in the Spring Breakout game against the Cardinals. The Spring Breakout game is a very cool concept the MLB introduced a few years ago where teams top prospects play against each other in a showcase event. It gives fans a chance to see prospects […]
Mets lineup SP: Justin Hagenman ( RHP) Nationals lineup lineup to follow Broadcast info First pitch: 1:05 PM ESTTV: Nationals.TV
In their second of two games against WBC teams, the Mets (2-0 in WBC play) defeated Israel (1-1) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The Mets resume Grapefruit League play tomorrow with a 1:05 game in West Plam Beach against the Nationals. Justin Hagenman will take the ball for the Mets.
Not all ballplayers need to be well-rounded in order to find success. Sometimes, one skill is enough to keep them in demand. That’s the case for Amed Rosario, who’s played for six teams over the last three seasons alone for one simple season: the man hits lefties. 2025 Stats (with Nationals and Yankees): 191 PA, .276/.309/.436, […]
Yordan Alvarez makes his 2026 Grapefruit League debut today for the Astros. Houston Astros (1-6-2) host the Washington Nationals (5-3-2) today in Grapefruit League action. RHP Hunter Brown will make his second start of the Spring today. He hurled 2.0 scoreless innings in his first start on Feb. 25 at MIA. Brown, who will be the […]
Trea Turner has two hits in eleven spring at bats. Adolis Garcia, who the team is counting on to have a bounceback season, has three hits in fourteen at bats. Otto Kemp, the guy they’re counting on to be part of an outfield platoon? Two for thirteen. It’s still rather early in spring training. We’re […]
Now that the calendar has turned to March, we are heading into the meat of the Spring Training schedule. However, I wanted to shout out three players who have really impressed me so far this spring. The three players I have been most impressed with have been Brady House, Riley Cornelio and Nasim Nunez. All […]
The Mets fell behind early in today’s game against the Nationals at Clover Park, and despite late attempts to comeback, they ultimately fell to the Nationals 3-2. The Mets will be at home once again tomorrow afternoon. They face off against the Astros at 1:10 PM on SNY, with Clay Holmes taking the mound.
After a tie with the Astros last night, the Nats are back in action this afternoon against the Mets. They are headed to Fort St. Lucie to face a stacked Mets lineup. It will be a good test for this young Nats team who has shown some sloppiness in the last couple games this spring. […]
Mets lineup Tobias Myers – RHP Nationals lineup Jake Irvin – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:10 PM ETTV: SNY
Jose Altuve and Lance McCullers Jr. will each make their Grapefruit League debuts today. The Houston Astros (1-4-1) take on the Washington Nationals (4-2-1) in Grapefruit League action. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. is set to make his 2026 Grapefruit League debut. He made his return to the mound in 2025 after missing the entire 2023-24 […]