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Wednesday, October 03, 2012

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Teddy Wins! Washington Nationals Mascot Snaps 525-Game Losing Streak

Teddy broke the tape first today — after 525 losses over seven seasons.

October 3, 2012 For seven seasons, he had always come in last against the faster and seemingly smarter Abe (as in Lincoln), George (Washington) and Tom (Jefferson). Now, though, he's finally in the win column. There's bipartisan cheering in D.C.

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Monday, October 01, 2012

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Fantasy Baseball: Major Leaguer Has To Reenact Home Run To Make It Official

Michael Morse (in red) pretends to swing again before going on another home run trot.

October 1, 2012 It wasn't clear whether the Nationals' Michael Morse had hit a grand slam. When the umps decided he had, they made him go back to home plate and pretend he'd done it again. See the video.

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Friday, September 21, 2012

The Two-Way

Change Comes To Washington (For Baseball Fans, At Least)

Hoping for the most: A Washington Nationals fan at Thursday night's game in D.C., when the team clinched a playoff spot.

September 21, 2012 For the first time since 1933, there will be major league playoff baseball in Washington. Who said you couldn't change things in the nation's capital?

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Two-Way

Kidnapping Of MLB's Wilson Ramos Part Of Trend In Venezuela

Wilson Ramos of the Washington Nationals during a game in Phoenix on June 2, 2011.

November 10, 2011 The Washington Nationals catcher was abducted Wednesday. He's thought to be the first major league player to have been kidnapped in Venezuela. But other players' families have been targeted in recent years.

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Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Now Pitching For The Nationals: Jesus.

June 8, 2010 The wait is over — Stephen Strasburg makes his Major League debut with the Nationals tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Back-To-Back Grand Slams

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July 28, 2009 Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham hit not one, but two grand slams against the Milwaukee Brewers last night.

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