Grant Thomas

Joined: Oct 14, 2015

Penn State freshman. Longtime Nationals and Redskins fan from Northern Virginia, also a writer for https://thesidelinesports.co/. I enjoy digging into the stats and analyzing problems within the D.C. teams -- it's a rich area.

Sep 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The Washington Nationals celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching the National League Eastern Division Championship by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Nationals won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Well-Rounded Team Has Great Shot To Advance

Sep 4, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (49) delivers a pitch during the first inning of the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Reynaldo Lopez And Lucas Giolito Still One Step Away

Aug 31, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Trust The Consistent Inconsistency of Gio Gonzalez

Aug 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mark Melancon (43) and catcher Pedro Severino (29) celebrate on the field after defeating Atlanta Braves 7-6 at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Reaction: Necessary Caution Needs to Accompany High Expectations

Jul 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mark Melancon (35) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Analyzing the Mark Melancon Trade

July 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) hits a single in the seventh inning against Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Is SI’s Trout Trade Proposal Laughable or Logical?

Jul 20, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a two run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Recap: Bryce Harper Hits Third-Deck Homer in Win Over Dodgers

Jul 19, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (49) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Reaction: Reynaldo Lopez, Like Lucas Giolito, Needs To Improve Control

Jul 10, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Washington Nationals third base coach Bob Henley (13) congratulates second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) on his two-run home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Daniel Murphy Showing No Signs Of Slowing Down

Jul 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrates with left fielder Jayson Werth (28) after hitting a three run home run in the first inning off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Matt Garza (22) (not pictured) at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Offense Recovers In 7-4 Win Over Brewers

Jul 1, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) hits a sacrifice fly rbi against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Sometimes All You Need is Luck

Jun 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Michael Taylor Should Start or Get Traded

Jun 17, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Offense Keeps Rolling in 7-5 Win Over Padres

May 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) scores a run as Chicago Cubs catcher Tim Federowicz (15) makes a late tag during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: What to Watch For in Upcoming Cubs Series

Jun 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Reds’ homers rain on Nats’ parade

Jun 3, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Trea Turner hits a double against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Reaction: Trea Turner’s Debut Provides More Questions than Answers