After high expectations are dashed, even Abe Lincoln implores the Nationals to Let Teddy Win

The “Let Teddy Win” buzz hit a fever pitch on Memorial Day at Nationals Park, with rumors spreading rampant that after high-level meetings in the Nats’ front office, a decision had been made to finally let Teddy win. From the stands to the press box, from Twitter to even the Phillies’ TV and radio broadcasts, [...]

Dan Steinberg explains why Teddy’s going to win on Monday

Could Monday be the day we’ve all anticipating — even begging for — for nearly five years? In tonight’s Sports Bog over at washingtonpost.com, the always-on-the-ball Dan Steinberg spells out ten reasons why Teddy Roosevelt could win the presidents race on Memorial Day. In addition to the vocal opinions of Jayson Werth and the reactions [...]

Santangelo guarantees Memorial Day victory for Teddy

It appears that Jayson Werth may have lit a fire under Teddy and the Nationals. Werth’s call for Nats management to let Teddy Win drew the attention of NBC 4 and The Washington Post yesterday, in addition to a slew of online chatter; so all eyes were on Teddy at the start of Sunday’s race [...]

Jayson Werth shows disgust as Nats fail to let Teddy win

A day after revealing his displeasure that Teddy never wins, Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth clearly held hope that the Nationals had listened. As George, Tom, Abe, and Teddy began the presidents race Saturday afternoon, the Nationals’ 126 million dollar man moved to the top of the dugout steps in anticipation. Werth watched the race until [...]

Jayson Werth joins the “Let Teddy Win” movement

Reporters who cover the Nationals have been buzzing about Jayson Werth’s comments following Wednesday’s game in Milwaukee. After the outfielder’s suggestions that things had to change drew a mix of speculation and ridicule from the press, Werth chose to clarify after tonight’s game at Nationals Park. As reported by Mark Zuckerman at Nats Insider, Werth [...]

Abe Lincoln pays tribute to Randy “Macho Man” Savage

Nationals racing president Abe Lincoln paid tribute to Randy “Macho Man” Savage, who died last week while the Nats were on the road. Lincoln entered the race from the centerfield starting gate dressed in some of the professional wrestler’s famous trademark gear, including a huge cowboy hat, wild black and yellow sunglasses, and a championship [...]

Teddy waits in line for $1 hot dog, misses presidents race

A crowd of 21,960 were rewarded with a great ball game after Monday evening’s thunderstorm as the Nationals’ held their Dollar Monday promotion, in which outfield tickets were available for a dollar, plus $1.00 parking and $1.00 hot dogs, peanuts, and popcorn available in the park. The cheap treats were such an attraction that Teddy [...]

Video: Teddy knocks out showboating Abe Lincoln

After watching Abe Lincoln take 8 of the last 10 presidents races, the Great Emancipator got a little cocky, but Teddy Roosevelt decide to take things into his own hands on Sunday at Nationals Park. After jumping out to a quick start, Lincoln turned around to taunt the other presidents, but Teddy caught up and [...]

Video: Teddy fails to reel in the fish

In an attempt to inspire the Nationals to beat the Florida Marlins, Teddy Roosevelt ran the length of the presidents race on Saturday sporting fishing gear and rod. Alas, while Teddy despite a great pitching effort by Livan Hernandez, the Nats failed to score as the Fish continued their dominance at Nationals Park. Video courtesy [...]

Presidents fail to scare up a Nats victory on Friday the 13th

The Washington Nationals racing presidents tried to help the Nats scare up a victory Friday night at Nationals Park, but the team was ultimately spooked by a missed tag at the plate in the 11th inning. As they did last August, the presidents paid homage to Jason Voorhees of the “Friday the 13th” movies, running [...]

Presidents debut new uniforms for Military Appreciation Day

The Washington Nationals donned their new patriotic uniforms for the first time Monday night in honor of Military Appreciation Day at Nationals Park, and the racing presidents joined the festivities with new matching uniforms of their own. With Nationals starter Tom Gorzelanny and San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner locked in an intense, fast-paced pitchers [...]

Photo Finish

In one of the closest presidents races in Nationals Park history, all four presidents ran neck and neck for nearly the entire length of the race on Saturday at Nationals Park. As they approached the finish line, George faded and Abe Lincoln put on a burst of speed as Tom and Teddy dove for the [...]

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