The largest crowd at Nationals Park since opening day was rewarded richly Friday night after an hour-long rain delay postponed the start of the game. The Nationals continued their torrid offensive streak with the 7th win in a row, and Teddy Roosevelt, despite losing the 4th-inning presidents race, delivered a satisfying blow to a longtime … Continue reading Wrestler John Cena pumps Teddy up to tackle Orioles Bird
Yet another offensive outburst Thursday night left Nationals fans wondering what they’re putting in the drinking water at Nationals Park. While the Nats’ bats are suddenly on fire, the racing presidents’ behavior has reached a new level of unpredictability. On Thursday, Teddy Roosevelt got off to a solid start, then ran off-course into the middle … Continue reading Teddy goes off-course into the outfield
National Lobster Day? Apparently so. On Wednesday before a crowd of 27,130 at Nationals Park, Your crack Washington Nationals Mascot Team added to the pantheon of obscure holiday celebrations, as Teddy emerged for the 4th inning presidents race sporting lobster claws in celebration of, yes, National Lobster Day. While the Nationals bats were shelling the … Continue reading Video: That Cat, Rally Penguin aren’t enough to help Teddy on Lobster Day
26,759 fans came to Nationals Park Tuesday to welcome the home team back to DC, and the evening didn’t disappoint as the Nationals followed their winningest road trip in years with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Fans had been drawn in by the return of Ryan Zimmerman, a $2 ticket promotion, … Continue reading Shake Shack burgers, Box Frites fries highlight revamped Scoreboard Walk at Nationals Park
Will somebody please hold Screech accountable? In one of the most blatant examples ever of the anti-Teddy conspiracy, the Nationals’ feathered mascot and presidents race judge handed the victory to Thomas Jefferson Tuesday night, despite an overwhelming case for Tom’s disqualification. When the race began, Abe Lincoln jumped out to a big lead, and despite … Continue reading Video: Jefferson cheats, knocks out Abe, wins anyway!
Racing president Teddy Roosevelt’s Memorial Day red herring apparently generated enough interest to inspire even more national outrage over Wednesday’s disqualification. Following reports from prominent sites including Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Washington, a number of prominent and not-so-prominent bloggers weighed in Thursday with jeers, tributes, and at least one proposal for … Continue reading From around the web: Jeers, tributes, proposals for Teddy
In the final game of an undoubtedly difficult homestand for racing president Teddy Roosevelt, our 26th president decided it was time to leave nothing to doubt. Unfortunately for Teddy, he could have picked a more subtle way to cheat. When the presidents emerged in center field for the 4th-inning race, Teddy was out in front … Continue reading Teddy crosses first, is disqualified for riding a Segway
The disappointment over Teddy Roosevelt’s Memorial Day loss is still stinging not just the Natosphere, but also the National press, with Yahoo! Sports and even the Philadelphia Inquirer joining the ranks of news media wondering why the Nats haven’t let Teddy win. Which raises the question: After nearly 400 consecutive losses, why were expectations so … Continue reading Did the Nationals create a red herring on Memorial Day?
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, … Continue reading After high expectations are dashed, even Abe Lincoln implores the Nationals to Let Teddy Win
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 … Continue reading Dan Steinberg explains why Teddy’s going to win on Monday
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 … Continue reading Santangelo guarantees Memorial Day victory for Teddy
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 … Continue reading Jayson Werth shows disgust as Nats fail to let Teddy win
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 … Continue reading Jayson Werth joins the “Let Teddy Win” movement
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 … Continue reading Abe Lincoln pays tribute to Randy “Macho Man” Savage
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 … Continue reading Teddy waits in line for $1 hot dog, misses presidents race
LET TEDDY WIN 