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DICK HELLER: The spirit of Griffith lingers 50 years later – The Wash. Times
On this day in 1961, the Washington Senators era at Griffith Stadium came to a close.
Contrary to the madness of the 1971 finale when rowdy fans caused a forfeit in advance of the Senators leaving to “some jerk town with a single [...]

Entering the sixth inning, there seemed to be a collective awareness of twitter that Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann had not allowed a runner to reach base. So, two pitches later Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz reached all the bases when he homered. That would prove to be enough for the visitors, but two errors [...]

Twin Cities paper goes way back in time for Strasburg headline – Big League StewThe headline writer for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune used “Senators” in a headline about Stephen Strasburg (or as I call him Prometheus). The Senators of course were the name the original Washington MLB franchise was best known as though it was [...]

‘Ordinary’ Sports Guy Will Introduce the President Once Again – The PostCharlie Brotman, long-time D.C. baseball p.a. announcer and public relation legend, is scheduled to be behind the microphone for the inaugural parade. He has handled every one of them since 1956.
Back in 2005, I featured a profile on him — (Brotman’s job of a [...]

In the last week it has been a cause célèbre in the blogosphere and elsewhere to dump on the song “Nuts About the Nats”, (courtesy of Eliot In the Morning) created by p.a. announcer emeritus Charlie Brotman. A few blogs, which I won’t bother to link to because I’m busy and don’t want to [...]

Nats Celebrate Stability With Comeback Win Over the Cubs – The Post
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fritz and I took in last night’s grand reopening and thankfully the home team obliged us with a win, 7-6 over the North Side of Chicago.
Pregame
I got to the park around 6:30, so I missed the pregame festivities outside of the [...]

I was able to attend the Lerner press conference at the Fairmont Hotel on M Street NW this evening. I took 25 photos of the event. You can watch the press conference and report via wusa9.com.
Since I was snapping photos, I was not able to take notes. Here is what comes off [...]

Brotman’s job of a lifetime – William World NewsSenators PA announcer returns to the press box after 34 yearsI am pleased to announce that my first feature article is now available, just in time for opening day.
Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlie Brotman, the once-and-future opening day PA announcer. Our long [...]

4 Nats to Make an Appearance – The Post
Oh look, it is another mid-day Nats event downtown, this time at ESPN Zone. I wish I worked in the District (or even Rosslyn again) so I could go to one of these things. Anyway, Cristian Guzman, Jose Guillen, Chad Cordero, and Zach Day will all be [...]

Thom Loverro – Brotman is willing to fight for team – The Wash. Times
Note to the D.C. council, pass the funding bill or Charlie “Bad News” Brotman is going to get upset. Brotman, 76, the first guy to pull that obnoxious protestor away from the podium. Also, Loverro makes the case for D.C. baseball again, [...]