Without a schedule to start the 2020 season thanks to a coronavirus shutdown, MLB and MiLB teams are responding to stay-at-home orders with various initiatives. Here’s a look at the more notable efforts. (more…)
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Nats/Astros spring camp closed, will be used for drive-up coronavirus testing
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches has been totally shut down and players sent away, as the Florida National Guard is setting up drive-up coronavirus testing in one of the complex’s parking lots. (more…)
Poll: Nationals Most Popular Team Among D.C. Residents
On the heels of their first World Series title, the Washington Nationals have emerged as the District’s favorite sports franchise, according to a new Washington Post poll. (more…)
2019 World Series Ballparks
The stage is set for the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, a matchup that puts a storied pair of ballparks in the Fall Classic. (more…)
Details Emerge on Nationals Park Entertainment Venue
Details are emerging on a proposed entertainment venue that would be attached to Nationals Park, with the Washington Nationals to develop the 35,000-square-foot structure. (more…)
RFK Stadium Set to be Demolished by 2021
To eliminate the high costs of keeping the facility standing, Washington, DC officials are planning to demolish RFK Stadium–former home of the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals–by 2021. (more…)
Expect Extended Netting Conversation to Continue
In recent weeks, a wave of extended netting announcements has had interesting implications on professional baseball, and more changes could be in store before the 2020 season. (more…)
Nationals Park Extended Netting on Tap
Extended protective netting is coming to Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals will install netting that runs down the foul lines next month. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 1
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
No More Backpacks at Nationals Park in 2019
The Washington Nationals will ban backpacks at Nationals Park beginning with the 2019 season, as the team announces new security policies for the coming year. (more…)
Grizzlies, Nationals Announce Affiliation Through 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Washington Nationals are entering into an affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). That means their agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
Potomac, Washington Extend Affiliation to 2020
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) and the Washington Nationals extended their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)
Doubledays, Nationals Extend Affiliation
The Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Washington Nationals are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC). The two-year extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)