Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ 2023 Rule 5 pick... With the fifth overall pick in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, Washington’s Nationals selected a 23-year-old shortstop, Nasim Nuñez, a 2019 2nd Round pick by Miami ranked sixth overall in the Marlins’ by Baseball America this winter. Nuñez played at Double-A Pensacola this year, posting a .225/.341/.286 line with 11 doubles, two … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Rule 5 pick Nasim Nuñez; a defense-first bench option for 2024 Nats…
Archives for December 2023
Jayden Daniels honored as top QB in college football, Payton Wilson named best defender
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels continued to collect postseason awards when the honors were handed out Friday night. … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels honored as top QB in college football, Payton Wilson named best defender
MM 12.8: Maryland volleyball senior trio to return next season
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. By Drew Owens Maryland volleyball announced this week that three seniors will return to the squad next season: Lilly Gunter, Anastasia Russ and Samantha Schnitta. After transferring from Mississippi State ahead of this past season, Gunter made an … [Read more...] about MM 12.8: Maryland volleyball senior trio to return next season
Video: Maryland football’s culture has improved on and off the field
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Video reporter Keara Bruno details the program’s growth under Mike Locksley. When Mike Locksley took over as head coach, the Maryland football program was in a state of disarray. Now, the Terps are headed to their third straight bowl game with aims of continuing their ascent. Testudo Times video reporter Keara Bruno details the program’s … [Read more...] about Video: Maryland football’s culture has improved on and off the field
Morning After: Milestone Night but Not Quite Right
The Washington Capitals really could have used a win last night after Monday’s brutal loss to the Coyotes, but the Dallas Stars decided that was not in the cards. On paper, the Capitals probably should have won last night’s game—even though the Stars are the better team they were on the second half of a back-to-back on the road, and the Caps were on home ice after two days of … [Read more...] about Morning After: Milestone Night but Not Quite Right