Jake Irvin pitched two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring. That should be good news, but the start made me more bearish on the right-hander. This is due to his speed drop. Him alone average 90.3 MPH on his 4-seam and 91.1 MPH on his sinker. This continues an ongoing trend for […]
2026 is an important year for the development of Brady House. He enters the season as the undisputed starter at third base. For that to be the case again next year, he will have to make major improvements with the bat. His first Spring Training game was a big statement, with the 22-year-old hitting two […]
One of the biggest competitions we’ll see this spring will take place behind the plate. Top prospect and new Nat Harry Ford will face Keibert Ruiz during camp. We’ll see who comes out on top, but for my sanity I really hope it’s Harry Ford. It would be the best outcome for Ford to win […]
This time of year there are always a few young players in the league getting contract extensions. Teams are trying to buy out a few free agent years at what they think will be cheaper while giving players long-term security. Bobby Witt Jr., Jackson Merrill, Kristian Campbell and Keibert Ruiz are all young players who […]
The Nationals finally got a free agent signed to their bullpen, landing Cionel Perez on a minor league deal. This is different than the other minor league deals they have signed because Perez has a good chance of making the team. Before the disastrous 2025, Perez was a mainstay in the Orioles bullpen. If Perez […]
Paul Toboni’s first offseason as Nationals President of Baseball Operations was intriguing. He made a lot of moves, but most of them were with the future in mind. That’s a smart strategy, but part of me wonders where this team will be in 2026. They won’t be good, but I worry about the possibility of […]
With the Super Bowl tonight I started thinking. Which Washington Nationals players could be NFL players? There are a lot of really good athletes on this team, so I had plenty of options. However, I opted for four players. Three of them are currently with the organization, while one is no longer with the Nats. […]