Strasburg Action Figures?

Strasburg Action Figures?
He may not be an All-Star yet, but rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg is collecting yet another unique honor. The Syracuse Chiefs will be giving away Stephen Strasburg action figurines on August 27th before their game against Buffalo. The first 3,000 fans who purchase a ticket to the game will receive a voucher for the must-have collectible. Strasburg will be depicted mid-windup in his Chiefs white home uniform. The figurines are limited edition and hand numbered. Each mini-Strasburg stands...

Last minute voting...

Last minute voting...
You still have two hours to vote to send Ryan Zimmerman to the All-Star Game. Voting closes at 4 p.m. and last we checked, Votto remains in first place. Go ahead and vote - your boss won't mind! Zimmerman will also be featured tonight on MASN's Covering the Bases. Tune in to hear all about "the face of the franchise" from his teammates and his family. The game is on MASN and MASN HD at 7 p.m. Now, back to voting!

Storen, Capps Teach Baseball and Healthy Lifestyles

Storen, Capps Teach Baseball and Healthy Lifestyles
On a scorching Wednesday morning in the nation's capital, All-Star Matt Capps and reliever Drew Storen could have been at home sleeping with the air conditioning blasting away. Instead, the late inning relievers got up early and braved the heat to teach nearly 100 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington about baseball and healthy lifestyles. "You get to hopefully teach these kids something that will affect them for the rest of their lives," said Matt Capps. "Kids are...

Save the Best for Last

Save the Best for Last
Cue Vanessa Williams.... The Nats are teaming up with the Texas Rangers to promote an All-Star Final Man alliance. The two third basemen, Michael Young and Ryan Zimmerman, are asking you to send both of them to the All-Star Game. Young and Zimmerman also share the bottom spot on each ballot, which lists the candidates alphabetically. "Save the Best for Last" and vote Zimmerman/Young right now....and then vote over and over again. Voting ends Thursday at 4 p.m. Fans can also text N5 to...

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)
We just shipped off a Nats Buzz prize pack to NatsNut for winning the off-season version of Where at Nats Park. Next week, we'll send another prize pack to the person with the most correct guesses since the season started. This is your last week to try to win that prize -- there will even be some bonus point opportunities. So, here goes. Where is this: For 1 bonus point, mention something interesting about the subject of the picture in the comments below. For 5 bonus points, take a...

Vote for Zimmerman

Vote for Zimmerman
Through Thursday at 4 p.m., fans can vote to send Ryan Zimmerman to the All-Star Game as the "Final Man" on the N.L. team. Zimmerman is up against some pretty tough competition, including Reds first baseman Joey Votto. It's up to Nats fans to make it happen. Why does Zimmerman deserve to be an All-Star? Leave your reasons in the comment section below. In the meantime, make sure to vote early, vote often and tell your friends to join the campaign.

Nats Honor Military Families on the 4th of July

Nats Honor Military Families on the 4th of July
This Sunday, Independence Day, the Nationals will honor their unique role in Washington by partnering with the USO on a special campaign for military families. Through the "Me and a Friend" campaign, the Nationals will invite the children of servicemen and women to the ballpark every Sunday afternoon. "It's one more part of our responsibility that we take very seriously," said Nationals president Stan Kasten. We represent the national pastime in the nation's capital. Part of that...

Harris Excited to Celebrate Black Heritage Night

Harris Excited to Celebrate Black Heritage Night
Throughout the season, the Nationals take several opportunities to recognize the achievements of African Americans in the game of baseball. While Jackie Robinson Day is one of those important celebrations, the Nationals will also recognize the accomplishments of other important African American legends like Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Andre Dawson and Ken Griffey, Jr. during "Black Heritage Night." On Friday evening, several influential African-Americans will participate in a pre-game ceremony...

The Congressional Baseball Game

The Congressional Baseball Game
Whether you're into the political scene or just itching to get back to Nationals Park to see some baseball, the Congressional Baseball Game might be for you. This evening, at 7 p.m., members of both parties will settle the score on the baseball diamond instead of in the U.S. Capitol. Tickets are just $10 and proceeds benefit the Washington Literacy Council and The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. For over a century, Republicans and Democrats have come together to enjoy the...

Where at Nats Park (Updated)

Where at Nats Park (Updated)
After visiting Cooperstown, NY for the first time last weekend, I give you this picture for this week's Where at Nats Park. First, identify where this Hall of Famer is honored at Nationals Park. For bonus points -- Tell me something interesting about his career. And take a photograph of this at Nationals Park and post it onto MASN's Facebook page. Good luck! Answer: On the concourse between right field and first base. Nice work, guys. One more week until we name the 1st half winner!

Braves Organist Taking Strasburg Song Suggestions

Braves Organist Taking Strasburg Song Suggestions
Meet Matthew Kaminski, organist for the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Kaminski began playing the organ when he was five and eventually studied music at the University of Arizona and Georgia State University under the tutelage of some of the world's finest musicians. But Kaminski is also a baseball fan. Born in Chicago, Kaminski recalls Harry Caray's 7th inning stretch as the highlight of the games he attended as a child. When the Braves offered him the organist position last season,...

Free K Posters

Free K Posters
Don't forget to pick up your free Express today to get a "K" poster for this afternoon's Strasburg start. Wouldn't it be awesome to see these pop up in unison all throughout the park after each strikeout? The Nationals now also have a coordinated "K" sign display below the Miller Lite sign on the giant HD scoreboard. On another note: If you're skipping work today or heading to the park early, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will offer free skin cancer screenings to...

Children Awed by Zimmerman and Capps

Children Awed by Zimmerman and Capps
"It was really cool...a grand slam." Those were the words of a ten year old patient at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children who unexpectedly met Matt Capps and Ryan Zimmerman on Tuesday. Noah recently had his appendix removed but he's eager to get back out on the baseball field. The young first baseman, who tries to emulate both Albert Pujols and Ryan Zimmerman, wanted to know what it took to become a major league ballplayer. "You just tell them to have fun and work hard," said...

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)
Hope you all survived the heat at Nationals Park this weekend. I'm sporting a new bright red shade that I hope will fade before I have to attend a wedding this weekend. Anyway, on to baseball. Here is this week's challenge photo. Can you identify where it is? Some additional bonus point options for this week. Tell me something about the subject in the picture. And/or take your picture at this spot and post it to our MASN Facebook page. Reminder Wednesday marks the last day for...

ziMS Foundation Hosts "A Night at the Park"

ziMS Foundation Hosts "A Night at the Park"
On August 9th, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will host a star-studded event at Nationals Park to benefit the ziMS Foundation. The event will feature special performances by world renowned magician David Blaine and recording artists Amos Lee and Mutlu. During the inaugural Zims Foundation event in Washington, Nationals Park will be transformed into an intimate concert hall with a special stage on the outside concourse of the Presidents Club. Dress is cocktail attire and the doors...

Women Learn Baseball Fundamentals at Nats U

Women Learn Baseball Fundamentals at Nats U
On Saturday morning, roughly 65 women gathered to learn more about baseball fundamentals from Nationals coaches and front office staff. The third baseball clinic geared toward women since baseball returned to D.C., Nats U was a tremendous success. The women sipped mimosas and enjoyed a complimentary breakfast in the PNC Diamond Club before splitting up into a beginning group and an advanced group. The advanced group heard from moderator Rob Dibble, Nationals Director of Minor League...

Strasburg Praised by Ozzie Guillen

Strasburg Praised by Ozzie Guillen
Ozzie Guillen, the outspoken manager of the Chicago White Sox, held nothing back while praising Nationals' phenom Stephen Strasburg following Friday night's game. Though his team managed to take a run from Strasburg early, their bats fell silent for the next nine innings. Through seven of those innings, Strasburg allowed just that one run and struck out 10. Perhaps even more impressive, he threw only 85 pitches. "You don't see kids, no matter how good of stuff you have, to have that...

All-Stars Among Us: Joe Mornini

All-Stars Among Us: Joe Mornini
Our final profile of the Nationals' All-Stars Among Us looks at Joe Mornini. Remember, voting ends on Sunday, June 20th. Your votes will help to decide which one of these three individuals will represent the Nationals at the 2010 All-Star Game. Joe Mornini co-founded the nonprofit TeamRiverRunner to train and mentor active service members and wounded veterans in whitewater boating and other paddling sports. An active boater, Mornini read many articles about wounded soldiers back in 2004...

This Weekend in NatsTown

This Weekend in NatsTown
On the third day of Strasmas...Ozzie Guillen came to NatsTown. Make sure to follow the outspoken White Sox manager on Twitter this weekend. He's pretty entertaining. After Strasmania tonight, the Nats have plenty of weekend activities planned to celebrate Father's Day. On Saturday, winners of a Father's Day essay contest will be honored on the field during a pregame ceremony. It's also the first bobblehead giveaway of the season. The first 15,000 fans to attend Saturday's game...

All-Stars Among Us: Mark Bergel

All-Stars Among Us: Mark Bergel
This week, Nats Buzz is profiling the three Nats finalists for People's All-Stars Among Us campaign. Make sure you vote before Sunday, June 20th. One of these three amazing individuals will represent the Nationals at the 2010 All-Star Game. Eight years ago, Mark Bergel was volunteering to deliver food to those in poverty. He visited one apartment where a family -- a grandmother, her daughter and two granddaughters -- had nothing. The older woman, who needed oxygen tubes and assistance...