Michael NatelliMichael Natelli

Michael first got started with the FanSided Network in November of 2011. He is an aspiring sports journalist and broadcaster, and plans to pursue a degree in sports broadcasting after graduating high school. Michael first became a Nationals fan in 2005, as he felt his newfound love of baseball should be put towards his new local club.

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The John Lannan Decision: What’s $5-Million Worth?

John Lannan likely won’t be on the roster to see his $5-million payday in arbitration after today’s non-tender deadline. However, Mark Zuckerman of Nats Insider raised the point yesterday that Lannan…Read More

Interview With Nationals Prospect Randolph Oduber

I recently had a chance to talk with Nationals prospect Randolph Oduber. We discussed topics such as his coming to America, his blazing speed, and what he’s looking to improve on in this coming season. Michael…Read More

Kimball Wins Stenson Award

It was announced on Saturday that Nationals pitcher Cole Kimball was the winner of the Arizona Fall League’s Darnell Stenson Sportsmanship Award. The award, named after the late Cincinnati Reds prospect,…Read More

Nationals Hire Tony Tarasco As First Base Coach

The Nationals finalized their 2013 coaching staff earlier this afternoon when they announced that they’ve hired former Expo Tony Tarasco as their third-base coach. Tarasco will replace Randy Jewett,…Read More

Davey Johnson Wins National League Manager of the Year

The Nationals may not have won the big trophy, but they certainly aren’t leaving the 2012 season without collecting a substantial amount of hardware. On the night after Bryce Harper was named National…Read More

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Bryce Harper Wins National League Rookie of the Year

The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced live on MLB Network that Nationals outfielder…Read More

Remembering the 2012 Nationals – Season In Review

Alright. I’ve had a chance to get sick, tremble, break stuff, get upset, etc. My counterpart Jared…Read More

NLDS Game 3: Cardinals 8, Nationals 0

The stage was set. Frank Robinson was in the house to throw out the first pitch. The weather was perfect.…Read More

Bo Porter To Be Next Astros Manager

At 12:50 AM EST this morning, Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported that Nationals third…Read More

DoD Podcast 1: Harper, Garcia, Wang

Today’s episode of our District On Deck podcast series features staffers Michael Natelli, Andrew…Read More

Nationals Clinch First Playoff Birth In 79 Years After 4-1 Win Over Dodgers

I am praying that my tears of joy won’t ruin my computer before this recap is over. I’m…Read More

Chien-Ming Wang To Get Spot-Start on Sunday

Manager Davey Johnson announced in today’s pre-game press conference that Chien-Ming Wang will…Read More

Espinosa, Morse In Starting Lineup Against Dodgers

Danny Espinosa and Michael Morse are both in the starting lineup lineup for Game 1 of today’s doubleheader…Read More

An Extreme Look at Potential Strasburg Shutdown Fallout

I promise. This is(n’t) the last you’ll hear from me about the Stephen Strasburg shutdown. I want…Read More

Game 145: Braves 5, Nationals 4

And to think, we’re not the sport with replacement officials. Now you can have sympathy for NFL teams. A…Read More

Morse Likely To Miss Braves Series With Left Wrist Injury

Amanda Comak of the Washington Post reports that Michael Morse is likely to miss this weekend’s series…Read More

Bo Porter Interviews For Astros’ Managerial Opening

MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports that Nationals third base coach Bo Porter has interviewed with Astros…Read More

Game 142: Nationals 5, Mets 3

Wins look so much cooler in the Stars and Stripes jerseys…. This post is officially an initiative…Read More

Game 135: Nationals 11, Cubs 5

The Nationals bats, as the kids would say, “went ham” in last night’s game against…Read More

Game 121: Nationals 5, Mets 3

The Mets didn’t think they were about to just waltz in here and win a three-game series, did they? The…Read More