Earlier in the season, I asked the outgoing Maryland Bureau Chief about the first Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates series. Since then, Sam became The Maryland Bureau Chief Emeritus by moving back to Western Pennsylvania and both teams reached mediocrity or better. Their third series of the year begins tomorrow at Nationals Park.
WFY: Since [...]
Washington Nationals starter John Lannan flirted with disaster early, but emerged relatively unscathed, thanks in part to poor Pittsburgh Pirates baserunning. In situations like this, it is best to let the hometown paper describe it — here are some choice quotes:
There is aggressiveness on the basepaths, and there is outright foolishness.
Unfortunately for the Pirates, they’ve [...]
This does not sound good:
Nats’ Hernandez looked at for possible money laundering – The Wash. Times
Nationals’ Livan Hernandez under investigation in money laundering case – The Post
Nats’ Hernandez named in federal investigation – CSN Washington
Perhaps ¡LIVAN! (or is he ¡Navil! now?) is a Henri Devereaux in this affair, but either way, this is not news [...]
For the last ten years, my friend Sam has called the state of Maryland home, but soon he’ll be moving back to his native Western Pennsylvania with his family. Since 2004, Sam has been The Maryland Bureau Chief for this blog, but with his move that bureau will be shutting down. He’ll probably become The [...]
Lannan looks better than ever as Nats top Pirates, 9-2 – The Post
One of these years, I am going to finally get to PNC Park to see the Washington Nationals. I have a lot of incentive next year, because The Maryland Bureau Chief owes me Primanti Bros. with the Nats winning the season series with [...]
I’m obligated to post this video.
Stephen Strasburg exceeds my expectations.
More than just Stephen Strasburg is scheduled for the Washington Nationals next Tuesday. The Racing Presidents will host Pittsburgh’s racing Pierogies will be at Nationals Park next week. From a Nats email:
For the third straight season, the Racing Presidents will face the visiting Pierogies from Pittsburgh during each of the three games vs. the Pirates. [...]
Against All Odds, Nats Rally for a Win – The PostClippard’s escape salvages Nats’ road swing – The Wash. TimesWashington stater Garrett Mock had loaded the bases in the fifth inning with no outs. According to Fangraphs.com, the Pirates had a 94.3% win probability. (thanks to Federal Baseball) Tyler Clippard entered the game from the [...]
In It Until the End, Nats Rally Against Pittsburgh – The PostClutch hits add up to a crisp victory – The Wash. TimesBefore seemingly every Nats blogger except me, the Nationals played the Pirates in Pittsburgh this weekend. The first two were lost with John Lannan and Craig Stammen not pitching too well. Lastings Milledge [...]
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