Brian Campbell knew the crowd for the opening day game at Nationals Park on Thursday was capped at 5,000 because of pandemic concerns, so he wasn’t expecting to score tickets. But when he logged onto the website last week, he clicked April 1 — just in case the unthinkable was ... … [Read more...] about Opening day is here, even if it won't be completely normal
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Five storylines to follow this MLB season
When teams take the field Thursday for opening day, a long winter of changes will give way to a new season — this time of the 162-game variety. There will be some fans in the stands across the country, new faces on ballclubs and a new ball used by the ... … [Read more...] about Five storylines to follow this MLB season
Juan Soto, Trea Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats
Juan Soto and Trea Turner helped make the Washington Nationals’ offense go in their 2019 World Series title season, were the only true bright spots during a tied-for-last finish in a truncated 2020 and are expected to lead the lineup again in 2021. After so much turnover over the 18 ... … [Read more...] about Juan Soto, Trea Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats
A Nationals player tests positive for coronavirus, four others in quarantine on eve of opener
GM Mike Rizzo says a total of five players and one staff member will be placed in quarantine, affecting the team's roster for Thursday's opener against the Mets. … [Read more...] about A Nationals player tests positive for coronavirus, four others in quarantine on eve of opener
WINNING: Perhaps the Most Heartwarming Story You’ll Read About the BIG EAST Tournament
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Why this team will be the most special team for one special fan. Me. Throughout my time as a fan of the Georgetown Hoyas, I’ve had a lot of favorite teams and players, however, this 2020-21 BIG EAST Tournament Championship squad is without a doubt my absolute favorite. Even with recent events, it’s hard not to smile when thinking … [Read more...] about WINNING: Perhaps the Most Heartwarming Story You’ll Read About the BIG EAST Tournament