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THOMAS BOSWELL: Washington Nationals are due a bigger check from MASN for TV rights – The Post
The column linked above is almost two weeks old, but still an important read.
Tomorrow is apparently a big day that the Washington Nationals-MASN/Baltimore Orioles stalemate. A panel of three representatives from the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates and New [...]

“Where are you taking yours too?”
‘Alexandria, Va.’
“Baltimore, Md.”
WILSON, N.C. — That’s a brief conversation I had with someone as my family paid for lunch and several pounds of take-out at Parker’s Barbecue. The restaurant has a cult following up and down the I-95 corridor; I’ve already blogged about it previously, but figured it was worth [...]

Remember when Ted Leonsis was really excited about the Washington Capitals browser theme about 5 years ago? The Washington Nationals have caught up and now offer a browser theme as well.

Like all BrandThunder browser themes, there is a toolbar with links to the team and league sites, tickets, social media, headlines, etc. There doesn’t seem [...]

I have one regret from my 2007 trip to San Francisco — I didn’t drop everything and get to the Golden Gate Bridge the day I arrived, when it was sunny. Nevertheless, seeing it from the Wharf at Sunset was breathtaking, as was seeing it up close, driving on it, walking on it on a [...]

Last night I tweeted: New uniforms, new place, new ballpark, same stupid Marlins beating the Nats…
That’s pretty much the story when it comes to the Washington Nationals and the southern most MLB team. The Marlins may have flashy new uniforms that are pretty awful, but kind of make sense for Miami’s team and play in [...]

PepsiCo awarded exclusive Penn State contract – CDT
The official soft drink of Penn State will remain Pepsi for another 10 years if a contract between the university and Pepsi is completed in July as expected. The details are still being worked out, but Pepsi would have continue to have exclusive pouring and vending rights on [...]

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: The joy of winning – The Post
Typically, Krauthammer’s Washington Nationals column comes later in the season, but with the Nats doing so well, he writes early. I always enjoy these.
Bryce Harper: Performing beyond his years for the Washington Nationals – The Post
Bryce Harper – model citizen
Rehab as much mental as physical for Wilson [...]

Has Ryan Zimmmerman been scratched yet? Day off tomorrow…
Jim Caple is tired of the Bryce Harper hype (ESPN). I can’t speak for the other rookies, some with better stats, but harper is exciting. I’m still in favor of “just letting him play” because that’s better than any hype.
Good win last night, Adam Kilgore’s gamer was [...]

The Washington Nationals extended their winning streak to 2 and took a 3-1 season series/Cheesesteak/Half-Smoke Challenge lead over the Philadelphia Phillies last night. A few thoughts…
Everybody over the latest (last as a closer?) meltdown by Henry Rodriguez yet? Other stuff happened in last night’s game, like Gio Gonzalez striking out nine over 6 innings. In [...]

JOHN KELLY: Why is the Roosevelt Bridge missing its sculptures? – The Post
The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge which carries Interstate 66 and US 50 across the Potomac River between Arlington, Va. and Washington, D.C. was originally slated to have sculptures. Kelly explains why it never happened:
Mrs. Fraser’s design called for four plaques symbolizing Teddy Roosevelt’s character [...]