After trading for Nathaniel Lowe, the Washington Nationals have a new first baseman. With a new face at the cold corner, it feels like a good time to reminisce about some of the Nationals best first baseman. In their relatively short history, the Nats have had some great players at the position. When the Nationals … Read more
Even before the playoff run, the 2019 Washington Nationals were involved in some iconic games. No game was more iconic than the 11-10 comeback thriller against the Mets on September 3rd. When fans showed up to the ballpark to see a matchup between Jacob Degrom and Max Scherzer, they were not expecting a combined 21 … Read more
During the 2024 season, no Nationals prospect raised their stock more than 20 year old right handed pitcher Travis Sykora. While he was only a third round pick, the Nats gave Sykora a 2.6 million dollar bonus, more than double the 1.02 million dollar slot value. The Nationals braintrust was clearly high on Sykora, but … Read more
After non-tendering Kyle Finnegan, the Nationals will head into 2025 with a new closer. The question is who will it be. With the reliever market yet to develop, there are plenty of external options available. However, there are a couple intriguing candidates already on the roster that will be explored. Free agency options With most … Read more