Throwback Thursday: A sendoff for a homegrown kid

Throwback Thursday: A sendoff for a homegrown kid
Earlier this week, the Nationals acquired right-hander Doug Fister from the Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi, and left-handers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray. Despite the excitement surrounding Fister joining the Nats rotation, many D.C. fans were sad to see Lombardozzi go. The kid from Atholton High School always seemed to be a fan favorite around Nats Park. In honor of his time with the Nationals, we're throwin' it back to one of Lombo's memorable moments. In this highlight...

Throwback Thursday: A walk-off homer for Thanksgiving

Throwback Thursday: A walk-off homer for Thanksgiving
Everyone has Thanksgiving traditions, and for most families, those include sitting around the television watching football. On a day where football takes center stage, I thought we'd throw it back to a moment that reminds us of our love and passion for baseball. What better way to do so than with a walk-off home run? With the Nationals holding onto hope in the playoff race, Bryce Harper gave D.C. a reason to keep buzzing with a game-winning shot. Relive the excitement in the video below and...

Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame

Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame
With six seasons of hitting 20 or more home runs and two Silver Slugger Awards, Ryan Zimmerman is no stranger when it comes to hitting balls out of the park. On a spring evening in Baltimore, Zimmerman proved just how powerful he is by crushing three different pitches to three different parts of the ballpark. Relive the excitement of Zimmerman's first career three-homer game in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Ramos enjoys a festive Fourth

Throwback Thursday: Ramos enjoys a festive Fourth
The Fourth of July at Nationals Park is one of the best days of the season. I mean, what better way to celebrate our nation than watching the Nationals play the national pastime in our nation's capital? This year, in addition to the holiday, the Fourth was made even more special with the return of Wilson Ramos. After missing most of 2012 with a knee injury and sitting out the beginning of this season because of a hamstring injury, Ramos didn't waste any time before making an impact....

Inside the Park: Battle of the Beltways

Inside the Park: Battle of the Beltways
Every year, fans from Baltimore and Washington invade each other's ballparks to watch the Orioles and Nationals face off in the Battle of the Beltways. Before Tuesday's crazy storm, Kevin Stanfield asked fans if there is a rivalry between the two teams. Inevitably, the results were mixed, but it seems that if there is a rivalry, it's possibly the friendliest one in baseball.

Throwback Thursday: An extra-special slam

Throwback Thursday: An extra-special slam
Yesterday, Ian Desmond was awarded his second straight Silver Slugger. In honor of the slugger's solid season at the plate, we're takin' it back to one of his most memorable at-bats of the season. With the game tied in the 11th against the Phillies, Desmond stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. Relive Desi's extra-special slam below and check back every Thursday for more great plays from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Last out, hearts out

Throwback Thursday: Last out, hearts out
There's nothing like those moments that bring you to the edge of your seat. This was definitely one of those moments. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Rafael Soriano found himself in a jam with two runners in scoring position, protecting a one-run lead. However, it was Adam LaRoche who saved the day. Relive LaRoche's thrilling play that secured a win against the Padres in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann

Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann
This season, Jordan Zimmermann emerged as an elite pitcher for the Nationals. After making the All-Star team for the first time, he finished the season with 19 wins and a 3.25 ERA. This week, we're throwin' it back to April, when Zimmermann threw his first career shutout. Watch the recap below and make sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Walk this way

Throwback Thursday: Walk this way
When it comes to memorable moments, walk-offs take the cake. The game is decided by one swing. The dugout clears to ambush the hero. The hometown crowd jumps to its feet in excitement. What more could you want? With the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Ryan Zimmerman brought us this memorable moment. Watch the walk-off below and make sure to check back every Thursday to catch more great performances from the 2013 season. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Making diving grabs look routine

Throwback Thursday: Making diving grabs look routine
Denard Span made play after play in center field last season, finishing 2013 without committing an error to give him a chance to win his first Gold Glove. I'm sure we'll see Span featured on Throwback Thursday again this offseason, but for now, watch the center fielder make a diving grab look routine. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts

Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts
This offseason holds a lot of questions for the Nationals. Who will be the Nats' new skipper? What will the starting rotation look like? Will their lineup stay the same? But before we look ahead, let's take time to relive some of the best moments of this past season. Every Thursday, we'll be throwin' it back to an amazing play from the Nats' 2013 season. Let's take it back to the beginning, shall we? Bryce Harper started the season with a bang. In fact, he started it with two. In...

Nineteen wins means double the celebration

Nineteen wins means double the celebration
Jordan Zimmermann showed no mercy against the Marlins on Friday night. He opened the game with 5 2/3 hitless innings and finished his night by surrendering just two hits in a complete-game shutout. With his 19th win of the season, Zimmermann temporarily tied Max Scherzer for the most wins in the majors. So how exactly did the Nationals congratulate the National League leader in wins? Did they shower him in Gatorade or smash a shaving cream pie in his face? Why not do both? Read more about...

MASNsports.com hosts live video chats with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams

MASNsports.com hosts live video chats with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams
We know you see interviews with Anthony Rendon, Dan Kolko and Matt Williams day-in and day-out, but we wanted to give you the chance to ask the questions and get a better look at their lives off the baseball diamond. Fans submitted their questions for the Nationals guys using #AskRendon, #AskKolko and #AskMatt on Twitter. Then, Chris Johnson hosted a live video chat broadcasted on MASNsports.com with the three of them on Friday afternoon. Watch all the fun in the videos below. Watch live...

Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year

Throwback Thursday: One of the best performances of the year
The start of a new year makes me even more excited for the start of a new baseball season. This week, I'm throwin' it back to one performance that makes every Nationals fan excited for 2015. After hitting just 13 home runs and 32 RBIs in just 100 regular season games, Bryce Harper dominated in the playoffs. Harper homered in three of the Nats' four games and drove in six of their nine postseason runs. His most memorable blast of the season came in Game 4 of the National League Division...

Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw

Throwback Thursday: From backhand to blind throw
Early in the season, Anthony Rendon took over the hot corner, leaving the Nationals with a hole at second base. At the trade deadline, Mike Rizzo filled that opening with veteran Asdrubal Cabrera, adding an experienced glove and valuable bat as the Nats prepared for a postseason run. Cabrera has been known for flashing some leather throughout his career, and that proved to be no different during his time in the nation's capital. Cabrera performed as a human highlight reel at second base with...

Throwback Thursday: Game-ending robbery

Throwback Thursday: Game-ending robbery
The colder it gets outside, the more fans miss warm summer nights at Nationals Park. The delicious food, great views, exciting home runs and ,of course, those moments that bring you to the edge of your seat. Well, this week I'm throwin' it back to one of those edge-of-your-seat moments. In fact, this was more of a slowly-stand-up-with-your-mouth-gaping-open moment. It's the bottom of the ninth in the nation's capital. The Nationals have a 5-2 lead, but the Mets have two on and the tying run...

Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb

Throwback Thursday: Desmond's biggest bomb
This week, Ian Desmond's name has been thrown around the rumor mill at the Winter Meetings. With just one year left on his contract, the Nationals have their ears open, listening to offers for the shortstop. Desmond is one of the most powerful shortstops in the league. He has hit at least 20 home runs in each of his last three seasons and has won three straight Silver Slugger Awards. Coincidence? I think not. This week, I'm throwin' it back to Desmond's furthest home run of the season, a...

Throwback Thursday: The catch

Throwback Thursday: The catch
I'm sure every Nationals fan already knows what this week's Throwback Thursday is about. Cue the goosebumps. Yesterday, it was reported that the Nationals were involved in a three-team trade, dealing Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays and receiving two prospects from the Padres. Automatically, I know the first thing that comes to mind is "The Catch," so without further adieu, relive the jaw-dropping play below. Your browser does not support iframes.

Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab

Throwback Thursday: Frandsen's goofy grab
This week, I'm throwin' it back to a moment that may have slipped your mind. In fact, I'm shining a spotlight on the most mysterious play of the season. That's right, I said mysterious. In the third inning with the Nationals leading 2-1 in Houston, Jason Castro hit a shot to left field. As the ball bounced off the wall, Kevin Frandsen turned, ran toward the infield and stuck his glove behind his back. Somehow, some way, without even a glance back, the ball ended up in Frandsen's glove....

Throwback Thursday: A standoff for the ages

Throwback Thursday: A standoff for the ages
After the national anthem in sunny Colorado, Aaron Barrett and Brandon Barnes remained standing with their caps on their chests. They were locked in an epic standoff. Barrett had the support of the Nationals bench as teammates treated the pitcher to water and sunscreen. Even Bryce Harper looked out for Barrett's safety with a helmet and elbow guard. Obviously, it was intense. Relive the amazing standoff in the video below. Trust me, it's worth watching.