Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images “He’s the face of the franchise, and I want him here for the long-term.” - Mike Rizzo on extending Juan Soto For the first time since the end of the 2021 season, reporters got to speak to Washington Nationals General Manager, Mike Rizzo. It’s fair to say that there was a lot to come out of the press conference. “We’re … [Read more...] about Juan Soto extension is “No. 1 priority” for Washington Nationals, according to GM Mike Rizzo
Washington Nationals continue reboot as Spring Training 2022 finally opens…
Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports The Nationals’ general manager names his 23-year-old superstar as the centerpiece of a team with an uncertain future, then brings in a few new pieces. A week ago, we were waiting and wondering and worrying about the 2022 baseball season, and now here we are. With the 99-day lockout in the rear-view mirror, Spring Training is open in West Palm … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals continue reboot as Spring Training 2022 finally opens…
Looking back at the name Washington Nationals — what’s in a name?
Washington was able to keep its moniker on this day in 2006 … WASHINGTON - What is in a name? Well, the Nationals found out on this day in 2006. “The Washington Nationals can keep their nickname. Major League Baseball settles a lawsuit with a company that says it owns the trademark rights to the name Washington Nationals. Designs for a 41,000-seat ballpark for Washington are … [Read more...] about Looking back at the name Washington Nationals — what’s in a name?
Washington Nationals News & Notes: Stephen Strasburg throwing; Juan Soto long-term talk; Luis García at shortstop + more…
Catch up on the latest news from Day 1 of Spring Training 2022... Stephen Strasburg in 2022: Stephen Strasburg has made just seven starts, and thrown just 26 2⁄3 innings, since the 33-year-old, 2009 No. 1 overall pick signed his 7-year/$245M free agent deal in D.C. after he’d briefly tested free agency following the Washington Nationals’ World Series win in 2019. It has been a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals News & Notes: Stephen Strasburg throwing; Juan Soto long-term talk; Luis García at shortstop + more…
Washington Nationals’ reboot continues with new CBA now settled…
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The reboot the Nationals kicked of last July 30th can continue in earnest now that the new CBA is in place… Tanking? No tanking here: Anti-tanking measures were a topic of discussion between the players and MLB as they hammered out a new collective bargaining agreement these last few months, and the whole rebuilding/tanking line has been … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ reboot continues with new CBA now settled…