A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, satellite photos analyzed Tuesday by The Associated Press showed. … [Read more...] about Another American aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks
Nationals
James Wood is scaring pitchers
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images After an explosive week, pitchers are fearful of coming after James Wood One sign that a player is a superstar is when pitchers are scared to throw them strikes. The most famous example of this is Barry Bonds, who was even intentionally walked with the bases loaded. A couple of recent Nats have been pitched around aggressively in Bryce Harper … [Read more...] about James Wood is scaring pitchers
Opposition Research: Paul Skenes is a special talent
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals are facing one of the brightest stars in baseball today Paul Skenes was so close to being a Washington Nationals. We were just one pick away from getting the 22 year old mega star. Despite being in the league for just a year, Paul Skenes is one of the faces of the sport already. Armed with an 100 MPH fastball and a … [Read more...] about Opposition Research: Paul Skenes is a special talent
Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Amed Rosario celebrates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals (6-9) are heading to Pennsylvania to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-11) What a roller coaster for the Washington Nationals in the past week. After two back-to-back series wins against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates game thread
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Follow along as the Nationals try to raise the Jolly Roger on the road The Nationals set sail into PNC Park where they find five and eleven Pirates. Today will be the toughest tale of the four game series as they face stud pitcher Paul Skenes. For the Nationals we still see Alex Call leading off in place of the absence of injured C.J. Abrams. … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates game thread