Category: Washington Nationals

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We’re about to have a World Series presidents race, and Teddy needs to win

Nationals Park is hosting its first World Series game Friday, and the national spotlight on all things Nats has never been brighter. So when the fourth inning arrives, if the team knows what’s good for them, they’ll make sure Teddy Roosevelt wins the presidents race. The superstitious among us will point to Teddy’s season trajectory, … Continue reading We’re about to have a World Series presidents race, and Teddy needs to win

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In perfect game 5 metaphor, Nats racing presidents trade leads in lengthy, confusing obstacle course

The Washington Post’s Tom Boswell called the Nats’ final playoff game of 2017 an exhilarating, exhausting, donnybrook that “staggers even the baseball imagination.” The Nationals 9-8 deciding game 5 loss to the Chicago Cubs was a marathon filled with improbable and confusing twists and turns that were hard to process for many in attendance. So in … Continue reading In perfect game 5 metaphor, Nats racing presidents trade leads in lengthy, confusing obstacle course

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Washington Nationals Nickname Jerseys for MLB’s Players Weekend

The Washington Nationals kick off MLB “Players Weekend” Friday night at Nationals Park with alternate nickname jerseys for their unusual 4-game weekend series vs. the New York Mets. So you don’t get confused, here is your guide, including coaches: NUMBER NICKNAME PLAYER   1 El Lindo Wilmer Difo   2 Mouse Adam Eaton   3 Mikey … Continue reading Washington Nationals Nickname Jerseys for MLB’s Players Weekend

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Nationals 2017 Promotion Schedule: Fewer Bobbleheads, more special events, plus action figures, snow globes and more

As promised, the Washington Nationals revealed their 2017 promotion/giveaway schedule this morning, and while there are many creative new promotions in store, it was surprisingly bereft of the bobblehead dolls that so many fans look forward to annually. Previous years have featured as many as six or seven bobblehead giveaways. In 2017, there will be … Continue reading Nationals 2017 Promotion Schedule: Fewer Bobbleheads, more special events, plus action figures, snow globes and more

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New Nationals license plates invite”Curly W” wordplay

With the availability of new “Curly W” Nationals license plates in the state of Virginia, look for clever Nats fans to quickly take advantage of the team’s Curly W logo to create previously unavailable vanity messages beginning with the letter W. The “good” ones, depending on your point of view, should go quickly, but as … Continue reading New Nationals license plates invite”Curly W” wordplay

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Virginia drivers to finally get Washington Nationals plates

Virginia drivers will finally have the option of a Washington Nationals vanity license plate, provided that at least 450 people sign up for prepaid applications. The cost of a Washington Nationals license plate will be $25 and a portion of the payments will support the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. Virginia drivers have long had the … Continue reading Virginia drivers to finally get Washington Nationals plates

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Nationals announce Teddy giveaways for final homestand

With the Let Teddy Win movement becoming national news, the Nationals are ironically trying to jump on the bandwagon. The Nationals social media team introduced the #Teddyin2012 hashtag, implying that they somehow want to see Teddy win, along with a new Teddy-focused page on Nationals.com. The page prominently features the quote from Teddy’s “Man in … Continue reading Nationals announce Teddy giveaways for final homestand

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Natitude

The Washington Nationals will introduce their new marketing campaign this weekend with a TV commercial that brings a new swagger to South Capitol Street. The campaign introduces “Natitude,” a new word that was inspired by the way the team played last year, team president Andy Feffer told the Post’s Dan Steinberg. “There’s no pressure on … Continue reading Natitude

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Nats release tickets to Phillies series for DC fans only

The Washington Nationals will begin taking registrations this morning for single-game tickets to just one home series — the May 4-6 games vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. The catch? You have to live in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. The move was announced this morning on MLB.com, where the Nats have posted a registration … Continue reading Nats release tickets to Phillies series for DC fans only

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On Teddy’s birthday, remembering the top presidents race moments of 2011

Thursday is Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate than to relive some of the top presidents race moments of 2011 (at least according to the Nationals). The Nats staff has compiled a fun video for Nationals.com highlighting some the more memorable triumphs and mishaps of 2011. Notably absent are the two races … Continue reading On Teddy’s birthday, remembering the top presidents race moments of 2011

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New Nationals Uniforms Announced — Just in time for Teddy’s Birthday

New Washington Nationals uniforms for the 2011 season are set to be unveiled at a Nationals Park fashion show next month. Invitations were sent out this week by the Washington Nationals for the VIP event, which will be held at the ball park on the evening of November 10. Nationals players Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, … Continue reading New Nationals Uniforms Announced — Just in time for Teddy’s Birthday