Nationals News



October 12, 2008

Blog at NationalsPride.com

NationalsPride.com is looking for new columnists to add to our roster of talented, interesting writers for calendar year 2009. NationalsPride.com is one of the biggest independent web sites for Nats fans, providing readers a wealth of original content plus the latest news headlines updated daily. | More

May 13, 2008

Five Trades for the Nats to Consider

Most of the team's biggest names should be on the table. Johnson, Kearns, Guzman, Hill, Cordero. What's clear is that the Nationals are a team in need of new blood. The talent is out there - it's a matter of bringing it in. | More

April 7, 2008

Five* Questions for Lastings Milledge

Nationals outfielder Lastings Milledge answers a handful of random, interesting questions to paint a better picture of his personality and life off the field. | More

March 30, 2008

Five* Questions for Chad Cordero

Nationals closer Chad Cordero answers a handful of random, interesting questions to paint a better picture of his personality and life off the field. | More

March 27, 2008

Five* Questions for Austin Kearns

Nationals outfielder Austin Kearns answers a handful of random, interesting questions to paint a better picture of his personality and life off the field. | More

March 22, 2008

Will Teddy Ever Win?

He has tripped and fallen more times than we can count. He has wandered aimlessly and mingled with fans along the right field wall. He has pursued food into the stands. He has proposed marriage to a Nat Pack girl. He has gotten stuck in the bathroom. He has even been taunted and roughed up by his opponents. | More

March 16, 2008

Five* Questions for Manny Acta

Nationals manager Manny Acta answers a handful of random, interesting questions to paint a better picture of his personality and life off the field. | More

March 2, 2008

Five* Questions for Nick Johnson

Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson answers a handful of random, interesting questions to paint a better picture of his personality and life off the field. | More

February 17, 2008

A Quick Tour of the New NationalsPride.com

Today we roll out NationalsPride.com v4.0 - a completely overhauled update boasting dozens of improvements to the editorial content, user experience, and technical capabilities of the site. The new site is thoroughly reflective of the feedback our readers have provided over the last year and in the survey we conducted this winter. | More

July 30, 2007

Marking Walter Johnson's D.C. Debut

It was 100 years ago - August 2, 1907 - that Senators pitcher Walter Johnson made his big-league debut in D.C., kicking off a thirty-year baseball career and leaving a lasting imprint on the game. | More

July 10, 2007

Unveiling the "Nationals Progress Index"

With Nationals fans told to be patient while the club rebuilds, the editors of NationalsPride.com decided to look beyond wins and losses to try measuring the team's progress on a weekly basis throughout the 2007 season. | More

June 6, 2007

Nationals Announce 2008 Season Ticket Prices

The Nationals' front office today revealed what it'll cost fans to buy season tickets for the 2008 season in the team's new ballpark... and, not surprisingly, it won't be cheap. | More

April 1, 2007

NationalsPride: The Print Edition

Click here to download the NationalsPride Print Edition from Opening Day 2007. | More

March 13, 2007

Sight-lines, amenities key to new stadium suites

For those willing to spend big money to watch the Nationals in 2007, the Nationals' new ballpark will offer 66 luxury suites and three swanky clubs. | More

March 7, 2007

The NationalsPride Fantasy League

Provided for free by Yahoo! Sports, the league is again titled "Nationals Pride League" and all your favorite Nationals Pride columnists are in the league. | More

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Recent News Clips
March 1, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Bowden Saga Continues

Harlan: Wily Mo Pena Has a Strained Shoulder

Boswell: This Dude Is No Dud When It Comes to Hitting


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Rizzo makes the trip in Bowden's absence

Zuckerman: Nats Report


Nationals.com

Leach: Nats' offense goes quietly vs. Cardinals

Ladson: Nats have tough day on mound

Ladson: Marrero making most of Spring Training

Ladson: Rizzo has largest achievement to date

Ladson: Injury keeps Pena from road trip

Ladson: Nats general manager Bowden resigns


February 28, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Under Strict Limitations, Hill Settles In

Harlan: Nats' Rizzo Proving Up to the Task


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Rizzo hailed for transition

Zuckerman: Nats Report


Nationals.com

Ladson: Nats' pitching solid in blanking Astros

Ladson: Rizzo discusses Dominican academy

Ladson: Nats optimistic about Hill's health

Ladson: Hernandez getting rest early in spring

Ladson: Sosa not yet in camp


February 27, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan/Svrluga: 'It Was Time to . . . Cut That Cord'

Boswell: Out of the Mess Comes Progress

Harlan: Young Arms Exhibit Plenty of Potential Against the Tigers


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Nats sources say GM's job in jeopardy

Zuckerman: Spring Training Report

Lemke: Online Chat with Tim Lemke at 1:00 p.m.


Nationals.com

Ladson: Young arms impress in Nats' win

Ladson: Balester, Zimmermann shine

Ladson: Nats dismiss special assistant Rijo


February 26, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Nationals Decide to Fire Rijo, Search for New Academy

Svrluga: Alvarez/Gonz?°lez: 'I Feel Bad, Really Bad'

Svrluga: Baseball Confirmed Alvarez's Age Three Times, Rijo Says

Harlan: Lannan Starts Perfectly in Spring Opener


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Nationals firing Rijo in wake of scandal

Zuckerman: Nationals' Lannan poised to be No. 1

Zuckerman: Astros 6, Nationals 3


Nationals.com

Ladson: Rijo's tenure with Nats may be over

Ladson: Lannan zips through Astros in opener

Ladson: Milledge working on his fundamentals

Ladson: It's good to be back for Kearns


February 25, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Marrero, Hood Carry Different Expectations to Camp for Nats

Harlan: Rivera Opts To Take Part In the WBC

Svrluga: Nationals Prospect: 'I Feel Bad, Really Bad'


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Eckstein a hit right off the bat

Zuckerman: Nationals Report


Nationals.com

Ladson: Lannan gets nod in spring opener

Ladson: Nats' Rivera, Orr picked for Classic

Ladson: Desmond returns to Nationals camp

Ladson: Nats' opener is first test for Milledge

Ladson: Players not bothered by off-field issues


February 24, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Nationals' Bowden Denies Wrongdoing

Harlan: P?©rez Is Released After His No-Show

Boswell: A Definitive Moment Awaits


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Trouble keeps springing up

Zuckerman: Nationals Report

Knott: Bowden just knows nothing about this funny business


Nationals.com

Ladson: Nats' Bowden maintains innocence

Ladson: Nationals release no-show Perez

Ladson: Young day-to-day after plunking

Ladson: John, Joel to play Nationals Park

Ladson: Q&A with Adam Dunn


February 23, 2009
Washington Post

Harlan: Report Brings New Scrutiny to Bowden

Harlan: Team Wants Holdout P?©rez to Check In

Svrluga: Teixeira's Contract Is Not That Big a Deal in New York


Washington Times

Zuckerman: Bowden cautious but still positive

Zuckerman: Nationals Report

Loverro: Identity problem for MLB


Nationals.com

Ladson: Nationals lay out first week's 'rotation'

Ladson: Cabrera opts to skip Classic

Ladson: Young suffers left hand injury

Ladson: Inbox: What's Acta's future with Nats?

Ladson: Bowden believes Nats are improved


Sports Illustrated

Segura: Feds investigating longtime GM Bowden for bonus skimming