Andrew FlaxAndrew Flax

I've loved baseball all my life. As a kid, I went to O's games with my dad, including Cal Ripken's last game. Fortunately, the Nats came to town just as I was getting old enough to develop a fanhood. I guess I really dodged a bullet there. I was at the first game at RFK and the last, but I'll never forget the first game at Nats Park. Watching Zimmerman's walk-off soar into the night sky was a truly formative experience in my life, and is certainly one of the reasons I'm so passionate about the Nationals now. Comment on my posts or find me on twitter @NatsNation21!

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Nationals Sign Ex-Angel Mark Lowe

The Nationals have signed former Angels reliever Mark Lowe to a minor league deal, according to the team’s official Twitter account. The 30-year-old Lowe had a 9.26 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11.2 IP…Read More

Dr. Andrews Confirms No Long-Term Damage To Harper’s Knee

According to reports, Bryce Harper visited Dr. James Andrews on Monday, who checked out his injured left knee and confirmed that he had not suffered any long-term significant damage. Harper has been…Read More

Duke Released, Rodriguez Could Be Traded

After being designated for assignment earlier this week, we know more about the fates of relievers Zach Duke and Henry Rodriguez. Duke, who had an 8.71 ERA this season, has been released. He will likely…Read More

Moments That Mattered: How Sweep It Is

Source: FanGraphs I don’t know for certain, but I am somewhat confident that in addition to overcoming their biggest runs deficit of the season during this game, the Nats also came back from their…Read More

Nationals Sweep Doubleheader In Biggest Comeback Of Season

I’ve learned my lesson. I know better than to say that today’s doubleheader sweep was a “turning point” or gives them “momentum.” Sure, they came back from a three-run…Read More

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Tyler Moore Optioned To Triple A

After today’s doubleheader, the Nationals chose to keep on their 26th man, Triple A Syracuse first…Read More

Lineups: Nats Gun For Doubleheader Sweep And Series Win

After this afternoon’s 7-0 drubbing of the Twins, the Nats will look to keep the pressure on and…Read More

Moments That Mattered: Bang, Zoom Go The Fireworks

Source: FanGraphs This game was a step in the right direction. Everything clicked for the Nats in today’s…Read More

Lineups: Zimmermann Helms Game 1 Of Doubleheader

After last night’s disappointing loss, a win against these weaker teams is becoming more and more…Read More

Moments That Mattered: Blown Lead Begets Loss In Extras

Source: FanGraphs If only it had rained some more. Today’s game was another miserable one for…Read More

Week in Review: June 2nd-8th

Reliving the euphoric highs of a walk-off and the dismal lows of a loss to the Mets in these brief few…Read More

Longshot Signees Highlight Draft’s Drab Day Three

The MLB Draft is an exciting event, but its third day, consisting of rounds 11-40, can be pretty boring.…Read More

Chris Marrero To Be Called Up

According to the Washington Post’s Adam Kilgore, the Nationals will add first baseman Chris Marrero…Read More

Injury Roundup: Strasburg, Detwiler And Harper Feeling Better

For the first time in a while, there’s good injury news, and a big helping of it. The biggest news…Read More

Lineups: Here Comes The Sun

After two straight games are rained out, the Nationals finally make their return to the field today against…Read More

Ross Detwiler To Make Rehab Start At Potomac Today

As the final step in his recovery from an oblique injury, Ross Detwiler will make a rehab start at High…Read More

Nationals Draft Day Two Recap: Johansen Signs, Nats Add Cheap Arms

The Nationals were finally active in the draft today after not having a first round pick and picking…Read More

Nats Rained Out Again; Doubleheader Sunday

Thanks to the ceaseless rain that has hit the DC area, the second consecutive Nationals game has been…Read More

Cedeno Called Up; Rain Delay And Detwiler’s Return Eliminate Need For Ohlendorf

Never mind on that earlier post.  The Nationals called up LHP Xavier Cedeno to replace Stephen Strasburg…Read More

Harper To See Dr. James Andrews; Espinosa Receives Cortisone

The injury news is really piling up. First, Bryce Harper will see Dr. James Andrews about his swollen…Read More