LATEST STORIES FROM NATIONALS PRIDE
Hornbaker's Last Story at Nats Daily News
(by Mark Hornbaker) As this will be my last post here at Nats Daily News it will not be my last story as I am starting a new site, D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today. I believe I have worked to hard to allow my stories to just fade away so the only option I had was to create the new site.
Via Nationals Pride
|
December 10, 2011
|
December 10, 2011
Discuss
This Day in D.C. Baseball History Griffith wants more Night Games
(by Mark Hornbaker) Clark Griffith will attempt to sway the other baseball owners to allow the Washington Senators to play every week night during the summer months. For Griffith it will be an uphill battle to get the other owners to support his request.
Via Nationals Pride
|
November 29, 2011
|
November 29, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - SHORT STINKS
(by Mark Hornbaker) The Yankees win this game by forfeit as Senators' fans show Robert Short how they really feel about his decision to move the team to Texas. The game was called in the top of the ninth inning as fans ran onto the field and grabbed whatever they could get their hands on.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 30, 2011
|
September 30, 2011
The Allen "Bullet Ben" Benson Story gets even better
(by Mark Hornbaker) A few weeks ago I visited Gary Cieradkowski"s website http://infinitecardset.blogspot.com for the first time. I was extremely impressed with Gary"s baseball stories and his custom baseball cards. I could tell right away Gary and I had something in common. We both like to share stories about ball players most people have forgotten.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 29, 2011
|
September 29, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - 1924 Pennant Race - 1969 Senators' are Winners
(by Mark Hornbaker) The Senators' victory was the teams 82nd of the season and guaranteed the team "expansion Senators" their first ever winning record.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 26, 2011
|
September 26, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Senators' Clinch AL Pennant
(by Mark Hornbaker) The play of the game came occurred with the Browns at bat in the top of the 9th inning. With two outs, the Browns had the tying run on base when Oscar Melillo hit a deep fly ball to left-field, Senators' outfielder Heinie Manush made a diving one-handed catch, for the third out.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 21, 2011
|
September 21, 2011
100 Year-Old Connie Marrero may finally get what he is owed
(by Mark Hornbaker) What is not mentioned in the story is that it was Doug Gladstone who brought it to Bill Madden"s attention that Connie Marrero should not be classified as one of the pre-'80 players who will be getting payments of up to $10K per year for the next two years. Because of Doug Gladstone's involvement it looks like Connie Marrero may finally get what he deserves.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 04, 2011
|
September 04, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Fornieles gives up one hit in major league debut
(by Mark Hornbaker) The young Fornieles struggled to find his control in the first two innings as he gave up one hit and five walks. Even with the control problems Fornieles was able to get through the first two innings without giving up any runs.
Via Nationals Pride
|
September 02, 2011
|
September 02, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Goslin leads Senators over Yanks
(by Mark Hornbaker) August 28, 1924 - The Washington Senators win the first game of a four game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium by the score of 11 to 6. The Senators were led by Goose Goslin who hit for the cycle and went 4 for 5 and knocked in 6 runs during the game.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 28, 2011
|
August 28, 2011
Remembering Orioles Pitcher Mike Flanangan
(by Mark Hornbaker) Like most baseball fans around the D.C. area I rooted for the Baltimore Orioles from the mid 70's to 2004. To remember Mike Flanagan I am going to share with you stories from media and blog sites around the Baltimore and Washington areas.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 25, 2011
|
August 25, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Gabby's Monumental Catch
(by Mark Hornbaker) To settle a bet between two gentlemen, Washington Senators catcher Charles "Gabby" Street agreed to try to catch a baseball dropped from the Washington Monument, attempting to replicate the feat achieved by Chicago Colts catcher Pops Schriver on August 24, 1894.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 21, 2011
|
August 21, 2011
Sharing some stories with our friends at MASN
(by Mark Hornbaker) For the past couple of weeks I've been invited to be part of MASNsports.com's season-long initiative to welcome guest bloggers and allow them post stories to MASN's Nats Buzz site.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 16, 2011
|
August 16, 2011
Storen's 30th Save puts him on a Very Short List
(by Mark Hornbaker) For the 24 year-old Storen his 30th save of the season puts him on a very short list of Washington closers that have saved 30 or more games in a season.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 10, 2011
|
August 10, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - The Beginning of Decisive Winning Streak
(by Mark Hornbaker) During the Senators 13 game win streak the team expanded their lead over the Yankees too 8.5 games before finally losing to the Detroit Tigers on August 22nd.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 08, 2011
|
August 08, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Sam Rice makes D.C. Debut
(by Mark Hornbaker) Sam "Man O' War" Rice makes his major league debut as a relief pitcher at the age of 25. Rice is put in the game after the Chicago White Sox took an early lead against the Senators.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 07, 2011
|
August 07, 2011
Focus on the Rest of 2011
(by Michael J. Perkins) With the non-waiver trade deadline past, the remainder of the Nationals' season and some of their future have come further into focus. Before I peer into my crystal ball, however, I want to look at what the Nats did at the trade deadline.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 03, 2011
|
August 03, 2011
Marking Walter Johnson's D.C. Debut - The Big Train Story
(by Mark Hornbaker) It was 102 years ago -- August 2, 1907 -- that Senators pitcher Walter Johnson made his big-league debut in D.C., kicking off a thirty-year baseball career and leaving a lasting imprint on the game.
Via Nationals Pride
|
August 01, 2011
|
August 01, 2011
Does Historical Milestone Mean Anything?
(by Mark Hornbaker) Once again I ask you does it matter to you that sometime during the next few games one of the Nationals' will score the 50,000th run since 1901.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 31, 2011
|
July 31, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Hansen's Unassisted Triple Play
(by Mark Hornbaker) On a hot evening at Cleveland Stadium the 5,937 fans in attendance witnessed a baseball rarity.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 30, 2011
|
July 30, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - Willingham's Two Grand Slams
(by Mark Hornbaker) Josh "The Hammer" Willingham accomplished a very rare feat when he became only the 13th player in major league baseball history to hit two grand slams in one game.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 27, 2011
|
July 27, 2011
D.C. Baseball History and The Battle of Bull Run
(by Mark Hornbaker) The Nationals were clearly dominated by the boys from New York as the soldiers whipped the local team 41-13.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 21, 2011
|
July 21, 2011
This Day in D.C. Baseball History - The Big Train Keeps on Rolling
(by Mark Hornbaker) Walter Johnson the Washington Senators star pitcher becomes the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to strikeout 3,000 batters.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 20, 2011
|
July 20, 2011
Nats' Chase for their First Winning Record in DC
(by Mark Hornbaker) In this interim analysis, the 2011 Washington Nationals are --
especially in view of Werth's and Zimmerman's offensive seasons thus
far -- well ahead of where a reasonable person could have expected.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 19, 2011
|
July 19, 2011
Washinton Nationals - Houston Astros Series Preview
(by Mark Hornbaker) The Nationals (47-48) will be looking to win only their second series against the Houston Astros (31-64) in Houston since 2005. The Houston Astros hold 22-20 record between the two teams since 2005.
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 18, 2011
|
July 18, 2011
Hearts and Diamonds
(by Mark Hornbaker) "There"s Eddie Brinkman! There"s Jim King! There"s Chuck Hinton! There"s Gil Hodges!" My Dad didn"t realize that I knew every player on the team already. "Wow! They throw the ball so fast, and this is just the warm-ups!"
Via Nationals Pride
|
July 15, 2011
|
July 15, 2011
SITE INFORMATION
Nationals Pride
The Digital Capital of Nationals Nation - a place for fans of the Washington Nationals to get the latest news and opinion about the team.
Related Yards
|
|
|
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
