Yardbarker: Josh Willingham

Cubbie Clubbing

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:48:38 -0500

(AP Photo by Nam Y. Huh. Look on the bright side, Big Z; at least you can still hit.) "I was getting some good pitches to hit and wasn't missing." (Josh Willingham, via Washington Post, 8/26/2009) Big Beatdown in Wrigleyville! Nats 15, Cubs 6: Willingham and Dukes put the "Friendly" in Friendly Confines. Happy Homecoming, Jim Riggleman. Befriend The Nationals Enquirer on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. &...

When you're the Hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:05:10 -0500

(AP Photo/David Kohl. Ham Sandwich: Josh Willingham collides with Reds' catcher Ryan Hanigan but scores the winning run in the 8th on a heads-up scamper home, following Ryan Zimmerman's pinch hit, 2 run single - and Drew Sutton's brain fart lob.) "It was just spur-of-the-moment. I just took off. When he lobbed the ball, I said, 'I'm going to take a chance,' and it worked out."(Josh Willingham, via Washington Times, 8/16/2009) ...

Chico Harlan, Trade Deadline Buzzkill

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:00:12 -0500

We already knew that Washington Post Nationals beat Chico Harlan doesn't like covering baseball. But does he have ruin the party for everyone else excited about the pending trade deadline? Obviously, this is just the opinion of someone who covers the Washington Nationals, but Harlan doesn't think the team should trade outfielder Josh Willingham. Willingham, in the final days before Friday's trading deadline, will draw plenty of suitors. But the Nats should...

Ladies and Gentlemen: Josh Willingham

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Josh Willingham nailed two grand slams Monday, tying a Washington Nationals franchise record with eight RBIs to lead his team to a rare 14-6 victory over Jeff Suppan and the Milwaukee Brewers.The 30-year-old right fielder with a southern Alabama drawl became the 13th player in history to send not one, but two balls over the fence with the bags juiced in a single game, and first guy to do it since Boston Red Sox hot corner Bill Mueller hit one (from each side of the plate) back in on 2003.Will...

DMV: Willingham Must Really Want Out

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:03:02 -0500

DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links. [Ed. Note: Today’s version was a Jamie-Chris collaboration.] Josh Willingham hits two grand slams in back-to-back at-bats (watch it here), which is great news for the Nats — and Josh — because it boosts his trade value. Oh, and they won. [Nationals Journal] It was win No. [...]

Oh My Josh!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:25:59 -0500

(AP Photo/Morry Gash. Josh Willingham is doing everything in his power to get the hell out of NatsTown.) "That's the beautiful thing about baseball. You never know what can happen."(Josh Willingham, via Washington Post, 7/28/2009) Willingham Hammers Brewers It feels sort of good to be able to talk history, and not in a bad way, for once. Nats 14, Brewers 6: 2 Grand Slams for Josh Willingham. That sound you just heard is...

Willingham cracks two grand slams for Nationals

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:25:10 -0500

MILWAUKEE(AP) Josh Willingham hit two grand slams and tied a franchise record with eight RBIs, powering the Washington Nationals to a 14-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Grand Slam Willingham

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:33:44 -0500

Josh Willingham hits grand slams in consecutive innings as the Nationals lead the Brewers 13-6 in the top of the seventh. That doubles his career total of grand slams. His eight RBI raises his total to 39, meaning more than 1/5 of his season RBI came tonight. This is the second time in three [...]

Willingham leaves Nats after brother's death

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:11:41 -0500

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham has been placed on the bereavement list after a death in his family.

O's Lose to Nats Late, Simon Sharp; Quick Hits

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:45:13 -0500

The Baltimore Orioles lost up north on I-95 to the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the ninth inning by a score of 5-4. Wilfredo Perez -- who has been lights out all throughout the Grapefuit League season -- gave up the tying and winning run in the final frame. Justin Turner's huge error allowed the winning run to score as he overthrew a ground ball to first base -- that was wide. Washington's Anderson Anderson -- who plated the tying run with a triple -- crossed home plate to en...

Josh Willingham Thinks Your a Pants Crapper

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:15:12 -0500

Josh Willingham of the Florida Marlins, on with Dan LeBatard on 790 The Ticket reveals that 85% of adults have crapped their pants by accident. Audio included. Hilarious stuff.