Did you know Ryan Zimmerman is more than halfway to the walk-off record?
On The Early Lead, Cindy Boren notes that Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome, has tied the all-time record for walk-off home runs with Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson and Babe...
View ArticleForgive the Texas Rangers? Never!
THOMAS BOSWELL – Is it time for Washington baseball fans to ‘forgive’ the Texas Rangers? – The Post No. I’ve been over this before, the Texas Rangers are the enemy. The former Washington Senators moved...
View ArticleBaseball Heroes of World War II at Nationals Park recap
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last Friday evening, the Washington Nationals and American Veterans Center hosted a panel discussion Baseball Heroes of World War II. Panelists included: John “Mule” Miles – Army Air...
View ArticleNats at home on July 4, why aren’t the Yankees, Phillies?
Today, the Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Hosting a day game on Independence Day makes perfect sense for the Nats and I believe...
View ArticleNats radio: Wondering out loud about the future of Charlie & Dave
UPDATED MAY 21, 2012: Nats: Charlie Slowes says he’s not in the final year of his contract Remember when Dave Jageler astutely noted that Bryce Harper might be looking to steal home about 10 days ago....
View ArticleRIP Mickey Mantle’s restaurant
Mickey Mantle’s sports bar closing – NY Post Game over for Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant – NY Daily News I ate at Mickey Mantle’s several times, including my 19th birthday. I recall having a tasty strip...
View ArticleNats vs. Yankees: My beige heart bleeds with neutrality
Has it already been three years? The New York Yankees are visiting the Washington Nationals this weekend. I am a fan of both, traditionally permissible because of the distinctly separate leagues in...
View ArticleI won’t miss being neutral about the Nats and Yankees
The Swiss colors have been retired. Some people seemed really upset that I wouldn’t pick between my city and family in the Washington Nationals vs. New York Yankees series this past weekend. Some of...
View ArticleNats new batting practice cap leaked
First look: new MLB batting practice caps – UniWatch on ESPN The latest MLB batting practice caps have been leaked to Paul Lukas of UniWatch. The Washington Nationals version is above, along with the...
View Article60 years ago today Mickey Mantle hit first “tape measure home run” at...
Yesterday, Thom Loverro of The Wash. Examiner reminded us that today is the 60th anniversary of Mickey Mantle’s famed 565-feet home run – Thom Loverro: Sixty years later, still feeling Mickey Mantle’s...
View ArticleBryce Harper in 2013 Home Run Derby; Harmon Killebrew vs. Mickey Mantle and...
Tonight is annual Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities at Citi Field New Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.,. Bryce Harper will be the first Washington Nationals representative...
View ArticleVideo: Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson and Lou Gerhig on the first day of his...
Tuesday’s Uni-Watch linked to a great post about a fantastic find – old film Babe Ruth batting against Walter Johnson. It was more than that though, as it was June 1, 1925 which was the day that Ruth...
View ArticleRIP Don Zimmer
Farewell to Don Zimmer, colorful baseball lifer. I first remember him from his days managing the Chicago Cubs (The Boys of Zimmer! (well, some of it) when I was a fan because they were on superstation...
View ArticleWhile it’s still up, watch Brothers in Exile about Livan and Orlando Hernandez
I finally caught “Brothers in Exile” the ESPN 30 for 30 on Livan and Orlando Hernandez. It mostly covers their defections from Cuba and first seasons in the majors which culminated in World Series...
View ArticleOn this day in 1942: Walter Johnson and Babe Ruth face off one final time to...
Video of Washington Senators great Walter Johnson pitching to New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth in 1942 at Yankee Stadium to raise money for Army-Navy War Relief.
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