Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It was five years ago today that the Nationals and Astros cut the ribbon for a Spring Training complex in Florida … WASHINGTON - Barring a miracle, there won’t be any players on the 40-man roster working out on Monday at the home of the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida. But five years ago today, on Feb. 28, 2017, … [Read more...] about A Spring Training Anniversary
Archives for February 2022
Nats-killers series #3: Glove-first Kevin Pillar finds his power stroke against the Washington Nationals
Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images As our series on Nats-killers continues, we look at Kevin Pillar, a plus-defender who has killed them with the bat... We’re back for another installment of our Nats-killers series as we reach the halfway point, looking at the players who manage to up their game against the Washington Nationals. If you want to catch up on the series so … [Read more...] about Nats-killers series #3: Glove-first Kevin Pillar finds his power stroke against the Washington Nationals
Monday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game Day
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: the Leafs come to town, goalie moves and more. Your savory breakfast links: A look at the week that was for the Washington Capitals. [Peerless] Previews and other important information for tonight’s matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs from Vogs, Peerless, AP, Toronto Sun, and don’t forget to … [Read more...] about Monday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game Day
The Noon Number: Go Joe
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images A look at a solid start for a Caps rookie 7 - Number of points earned by Joe Snively in his first 10 NHL games, making him one of just 12 Caps in history to have as many to start his career, and just the third since 2005-06 (joining Alex Ovechkin and Andre Burakovsky). The franchise record is one of the few not held by Ovechkin but … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Go Joe
Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 21
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Caps wrap up February and get started on March returning to home ice and trying to shake off the sluggishness that has played their game lately. The pace picks up for the Washington Capitals in Week 21, both in workload with a three-game week and in the pace their opponents set when they take the ice. This is a week that presents stiff … [Read more...] about Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 21