After this week, I realize just how lucky I was to be able to do everything I did last week. With sports pretty much completely shut down at the moment, all I can do is reflect on my awesome week last week. Over the course of seven days, I was …
Read More »Nationals’ Manager Dave Martinez Continues To Err on Side Of Caution
The Washington Nationals currently sit at 5 wins and 9 losses so far in the Grapefruit League Spring Training camp. The Nationals are coming off of their 2019 campaign where they claimed the franchise’s first World Series title against the Houston Astros. According to Manager Dave Martinez, he will err …
Read More »MLB Spring Training Experience
This week has been an amazing learning experience for me. Through my work with the Spring Training Experience I had the opportunity to practice live-tweeting, photography, videography and interviewing skills. I had the opportunity to interview Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals, which was the highlight of my week. This …
Read More »Rylee McIver
Hello everyone, my name is Rylee McIver and I am a first year University of Florida student from Tampa, Florida. I am a Journalism major with a specialization in Sports and Media and a minor in business. Coming from Tampa, I have grown up a Buccaneer, a Rays fan and …
Read More »Nationals versus Orioles: Spring Training Game Recap
Yesterday, March 3, 2020’s game, stood scoreless for the 3753 people in attendance until the third inning. The Orioles faced off against the Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark in West Palm Beach, spring training home to the Nationals and the Astros. Innings 1 and 2 Max Scherzer stood on the mound …
Read More »Trea Turner Talks Ball
After becoming the 2019 World Series champions, all eyes are on the Nationals as spring training is underway. Among some of the team’s leading returners is 26-year-old Trea Turner. The shortstop has recently moved up from his previous No. 84 ranking in the MLB Top 100 players to 76. While …
Read More »Herbert “Herbie” Hoover wins the Presidents race in the 20’s yet again
Some may think presidents from Washington D.C. only run every four years, but that could be further from the truth. The presidents actually run at the end of every fourth inning. Origins of the race The on-field race began in 2006 in Washington D.C. The original participants were George Washington, …
Read More »Marlins’ fan support on display in loss to Nationals
Walking around FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches Monday afternoon, it wasn’t immediately clear that a Miami Marlins game was taking place on the diamond below. Granted, it was a school day and a workday in Palm Beach County, but that didn’t stop a fan in a Mike Trout jersey …
Read More »Robinson Cano leads the Mets past the Nationals
The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals today 3-1 in Port St. Lucie. Starting strong In the bottom of the 1st, the Mets jumped out to an early lead. Jeff McNeil got is started for the Mets in the leadoff spot, singling to left field. Then, Brandon Nimmo drew …
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