NATS: Washington Nationals Bullpen Reads 50 Shades of Grey
If you haven’t already seen this video, it is worth the minute of your time (1:18 to be exact). The Washington Nationals played three games in New York last week against the Mets and stopped by the MLB...
View ArticleNATS: Washington Nationals Bullpen Auditions for “Expendables 3″
While the Washington Nationals were in New York to play the Mets in July, they stopped by the MLB Fan Cave and the Nats Bullpen had a little fun reading “50 Shades of Grey.” An additional video was...
View ArticleWashington Nationals 2013 Season Preview: The Bullpen
This week, District Sports Page will take a look at the players that should comprise the 2013 roster of the Washington Nationals. Following a record-setting season last year that saw the Nats finish...
View ArticleWashington Nationals Spring Training 2014 Preview Part V: The Bullpen
Washington Nationals RHP Tyler Clippard in action of May 2012. (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page) As a whole, the Washington Nationals return mostly intact from the teams that won 98 games in 2012...
View ArticleStatistically Speaking: Bullpen Efficiency
The Washington Nationals bullpen as a unit are having a fantastic season in support of their more acclaimed starting rotation brethren. While the actual ranks differ by which all-encompssing statistic...
View ArticleStatistically Speaking: Craig Stammen’s Success Against American League Teams
As the season begins to wind down and the Washington Nationals gear up to face the Seattle Mariners later this week for their final interleague series of 2014, it is easy to use the matchup as a way to...
View ArticleStatistically Speaking: Drew Storen’s Pitch Selection Tendencies As A Closer
With much fanfare, Drew Storen has returned to the ninth inning, after the unceremonious departure of Rafael Soriano due to inconsistent mechanics and overall poor performance. Thus far*, the...
View ArticleStatistically Speaking: Aaron Barrett’s Third Pitch
In a continuation of my personal infatuation with the members of the Washington Nationals bullpen, this week’s Statistically Speaking looks at the contributions and success of one of the non ‘Big...
View ArticleNats take flier, add Casey Janssen to bullpen
From MLB.com: Two weeks after trading dependable setup man Tyler Clippard, the Nationals filled a hole in their bullpen by agreeing to a one-year contract with free agent Casey Janssen on Wednesday, a...
View ArticleWashington Nationals skipper still going through growing pains
Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams has had a rough go of it the past couple of days. He’s taking shots for his bullpen management and asking his No. 3 hitter to bunt in extra innings. In his...
View ArticleWashington Nationals Winter Meetings: Escobar sent to Angels; bullpen makeover
The Washington Nationals have played it quiet this offseason so far, notable for the ones that have gotten (or will get) away. Jordan Zimmermann was the first to go, signing a below-market contract...
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