Nats announce 2022 spring training schedule

Nats announce 2022 spring training schedule
The 2021 season isn't over yet, but if you are already looking forward to next year, Major League Baseball earlier today announced they 2022 spring training schedules for all 30 clubs. All teams across the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues will open exhibition play on Saturday, Feb. 26. For the Nationals, that opening contest will require a three-hour trip to Lakeland to face the Tigers. The home opener at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches won't come until Sunday, Feb. 27, in a split-squad matchup...

Spring training storylines: Holding camp in a pandemic

Spring training storylines: Holding camp in a pandemic
Would you believe we've reached the final countdown to spring training? That's right, pitchers and catchers are holding their first official workout in West Palm Beach, Fla., tomorrow. So it's time to count down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We conclude today with the unique challenges the team will face conducting a six-week camp during a pandemic ... The last time the Nationals worked out as a team at their complex in West Palm Beach, a few precautions had been put in place...

Spring training tweaked to eliminate long trips

Spring training tweaked to eliminate long trips
The Nationals unveiled a revised spring training schedule today, and though it doesn't feature many changes, it is missing something notable from every previous spring: long road trips. In an attempt to reduce travel and the number of opponents faced to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Nationals will only face the four clubs that train within a 45-minute drive of West Palm Beach, Fla. They'll continue to face the Astros at their shared complex, plus the Marlins and Cardinals in...

Fans' guide to spring training, Part 1: The complex

Fans' guide to spring training, Part 1: The complex
It's Super Bowl Week, which means a lot to a lot of people but to baseball fans means something particularly meaningful: Spring training is fast approaching. Yes, once the Chiefs or the 49ers hoist the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night, baseball season officially will be right around the corner. Nationals pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 12, a mere 16 days from now. And there's a decent chance many of you are making plans to report to West Palm Beach yourselves to enjoy the Nationals'...

MASN to air seven Orioles spring training games

MASN to air seven Orioles spring training games
SARASOTA, Fla. - If you can't make it down to spring training this year, MASN will air seven exhibition games for your viewing pleasure. If you can make it down to spring training, the network still intends to broadcast the games. It's not all about you. Seriously, though, the Orioles' first Grapefruit League game on MASN is March 8 against the Red Sox at 1 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. The other six games also are being played in Sarasota, so there's no reason to wear your gray road pants. All...

Orioles add Phillies to exhibition schedule

Orioles add Phillies to exhibition schedule
The Orioles will play an exhibition game against the Phillies on April 1 at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Their final Grapefruit League game is March 31 against the Braves in Sarasota, Fla. They will squeeze in the exhibition against the Phillies, a day off and a workout at Camden Yards before opening the 2016 season on April 4 against the Twins in Baltimore. Rumors swirled that the Orioles would play their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk after breaking camp, but that...