Here it is — the full Washington Nationals promotion/giveaway schedule for the 2012 season at Nationals Park. There are a several additions to the preliminary schedule we previously shared. Notably, the very popular Pups in the Park promotion, in which a section is reserved for canine guests, returns to Nationals Park for four dates in … Continue reading Full Nationals Promotion/Giveaway Schedule for 2012
The Washington Nationals have announced that they will hold their 5th annual national anthem auditions at Nationals Park on Saturday, March 10th. The first 90 people to submit an application will be invited to the auditions, which are closed to the public. To be selected, send an email with your resume and a head shot … Continue reading Open auditions to sing the national anthem at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals have released details of the 2012 game day promotion/giveaway schedule, including three bobblehead nights and three Saturday night post-game concerts, which were clearly added based on the success of last September’s post-game concert by Lifehouse. Highlights this season include bobblehead nights for Michael Morse, Stephen Strasburg, and Ryan Zimmerman. The “fan’s choice” … Continue reading Nationals Promotion/Giveaway Schedule for 2012
The Washington Nationals are looking for outgoing and energetic athletes, gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders, promotional models and “overall outstanding personalities” to join the on-field entertainment team this season at Nationals Park. Tryouts to join the Nat Pack, the team’s “fan ambassadors” who lead cheers and take part in fan promotions throughout the season, will be held … Continue reading Nat Pack and Racing President Auditions
Brian Bowman was a Nationals fan with a problem. A Nats fan “since the beginning,” Bowman, 33, never bought season tickets because his family lives in Ashburn, Virginia, and could only take so many taxing rush hour drives through suburban traffic to reach Nationals Park. “I’m not near the Metro,” Bowman says, “and the drive … Continue reading Ballpark Bus to Nationals Park gives suburban Nats fans a new transportation alternative
Jennifer Kushlis loves Teddy Roosevelt. In fact, her love for the Washington Nationals’ racing president runs so deep that her boyfriend of six years, Matt Hendrickson, decided he would have to literally win her affections from Teddy before asking for her hand in marriage. “I absolutely love the Presidents’ Race,” Kushlis said. “It’s the highlight … Continue reading Race vs. Teddy Roosevelt wins DC man his bride
Over five hundred canines were among the nearly 30,000 in attendance Saturday night at Nationals Park, as the Nationals hosted their second “Pups in the Park” day for 2011. Sadly, the game was a dog as well — a third consecutive one-run loss filled with missed opportunities for the Nationals. Lacking a real dog to … Continue reading Suddenly it’s Dog Days at Nationals Park
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
We can put the controversy to rest. Tonight at Nationals Park, I spoke to usher Jasmine Holloway, who was in charge of Section 135 Thursday night when the fan was ejected for punching Thomas Jefferson in the middle of the presidents race. “He was definitely a Phillies fan,” Jasmine told me. “He was just wearing … Continue reading Confirmed: It was a Phillies fan
Yesterday was the biggest traffic day in our blog’s short history, surpassing even that notorious date in 2009 when Potato Pete leveled Teddy Roosevelt in Pittsburgh, and the way today is trending, the record may fall fast. Why all the excitement? Wednesday night’s appearance of a super-sized John F. Kennedy certainly drew a ton of … Continue reading The Phillies Fan Controversy
The new-look Nationals begin their first extended homestand at Nationals Park tomorrow, bringing a 4-5 record and a renewed sense of confidence to face the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers beginning Tuesday night. It’s an exciting time to be a Nats fan. The many changes on the field have the Natosphere buzzing, and fans heading … Continue reading Changes for 2011 at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals announced their first “insiders night” to be held on April 29 when the Nats take on the world champion San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park. The team is taking entries now through April 15 for the associated insiders sweepstakes, from which winners will be selected to throw out the first pitch, announce … Continue reading Nats offer fan chance to man the presidents race finish line
Personnel changes in the Nationals Park dugout were the main topic of discussion in the Natosphere this opening weekend, but outside the dugout, another newcomer was introduced to the stadium faithful. Long-time Nationals in-stadium host Clint Khoury has a new partner-in-crime for the NatsHD segments that appear on the Nationals Park scoreboard before and during … Continue reading New Nationals Park Co-Host Sarah Fraser
It’s fair to say that the 39,055 Nationals faithful who packed the home park for opening day are accustomed to end-of-game suffering. Unfortunately, a near-freezing drizzle forced them to suffer non-stop from Thursday afternoon’s opening pitch. The home team sported a new look for 2011, with six new position players, an improved defense, new home … Continue reading Nats roll out the red, and Teddy falls on wet, cold opening day
Baseball fans know that change is an inevitable rite of spring. One can only hope that the gains outweigh the losses — that for every lost Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham, there’s a Jayson Werth or Bryce Harper to get excited about. So, too, is the case with the rest of the ball park experience, … Continue reading R.I.P. Teddy’s Barbeque
LET TEDDY WIN 