Jake Mastroianni

Joined: Dec 4, 2015

I am an avid baseball fan who grew up loving the Atlanta Braves. I haven't missed a Braves home open in 10 years. I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism and currently live in Birmingham, AL.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: Anibal Sanchez #19, Stephen Strasburg #37 and Gerardo Parra #88 of the Washington Nationals celebrate during a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals bring back Stephen Strasburg on record deal

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: Stephen Strasburg #37, Kurt Suzuki #28, Ryan Zimmerman #11, Anthony Rendon #6 and Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals meet on the mound during the seventh inning of game three of the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park on October 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

6 biggest questions for Nationals entering the offseason

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Nationals World Series: Reliving the greatest postseason run of all-time

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Nationals: Stephen Strasburg wins World Series MVP

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

World Series: Takeaways from Nationals historic Game 7 win

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates as he rounds the bases on a home run by Howie Kendrick (not pictured) against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

World Series: Nationals end magical season with comeback win in Game 7

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 02: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals talks to Kurt Suzuki #28 in the dugout following the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 2, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nationals won 4-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

World Series: Nationals Game 7 lineup and keys to winning

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Nationals Park on September 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals World Series: All hands on deck with title on the line in Game 7

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals is called out on runner interference for colliding with Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nationals World Series: Trying to make sense of controversial interference call in Game 6

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses the bat toward first base coach Tim Bogar #24 (not pictured) after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

World Series: 3 Takeaways from Nationals dramatic Game 6 win

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals looks on prior to Game Three of the 2019 World Series against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

World Series: Nationals Game 6 lineup and injury updates

Stephen Strasburg (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Nationals: Reasons for and against Stephen Strasburg opting out

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

World Series Game 6: Nationals turn to Stephen Strasburg with season on line

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: The Washington Nationals look on against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

World Series: Despite Game 5 loss, Nationals have clear path to victory

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field after pitching during the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Nationals World Series Game 5: Joe Ross to start for injured Max Scherzer

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Fans cheer prior to Game Four of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

World Series: Nationals and Astros reset in Game 5