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• How Will Coronavirus Impact the Game Day Experience for Young Fans?

  By Matt's Bats on March 7, 2020 • ( 0 )

  Matt’s Bats is now available in spoken word “podcast” form, perfect for your commute to work! You can find me at anchor.fm/matts-bats or on Spotify, Breaker, Google Podcasts, and Radio Public.  ***************************** One of the greatest joys of baseball is… Read More ›

• Nationals 2020 Season Preview

  By Matt's Bats on February 9, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Exciting news! MattsBats.com is coming to your favorite podcast provider! Hear an audio version of this post, perfect for your morning commute, at anchor.fm/matts-bats.  ****************** The champs are back.  After the shortest offseason in franchise history and the first where jubilation trumped… Read More ›

• 2019 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony

  By Matt's Bats on November 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Last night, I attended the annual Bob Feller Act of Valor Award  ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.  This year’s recipients were Randy Johnson, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Diamondbacks and Mariners; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian… Read More ›

• Navy Yard Restaurants See Boom In Business During World Series

  By Matt's Bats on November 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Restaurants in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C. saw a significant increase in business during the Nationals appearance in the World Series, local business owners report.   Restaurants in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C., saw an increase in… Read More ›

• A Nationals Parade

  By Matt's Bats on November 4, 2019

  

  As sports fans, we wait our entire lives to see moments like what happened Saturday afternoon in Washington. We dream of one day seeing our favorite athletes hoist the championship trophy in their hometown, overlooking thousands upon thousands of screaming… Read More ›

• The Nationals’ League

  By Matt's Bats on October 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Next week, a phenomenon will occur that has not happened in Washington since the Franklin Roosevelt administration.  For the first time in several generations, baseball fans from the District, Maryland, and Virginia finally will get to experience watching their hometown… Read More ›

• My Thoughts on the Fresno Grizzlies Memorial Day Incident

  By Matt's Bats on May 31, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Memorial Day is supposed to be a special occasion for Americans. It’s the unofficial start of summer, the pool is opened, but most importantly, is a day to remind ourselves and thank the brave service men and women who serve,… Read More ›

• What Can The Nationals Learn From The 2018-19 St. Louis Blues?

  By Matt's Bats on May 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Let’s take a flashback to January 2019. The St. Louis Blues, touted before the season to be a Stanley Cup contender, are struggling mightily and hovering towards the cellar of the league, even reaching dead last in the entire NHL… Read More ›

• A Letter From A Young Fan To Bryce Harper

  By Matt's Bats on March 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor Note- This post is the second post written by a MattsBats.com kid correspondent. I created this program to allow kids interested in sportswriting learn from the experiences I gained by starting Matt’s Bats. This is an opportunity for them… Read More ›

• Goodbye, Bryce Harper

  By Matt's Bats on February 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  After months and months of waiting and anticipation, the inevitable has happened. Yes, finally, after months of speculation, cryptic tweets, and seemingly new rumors every single day, Bryce Harper is a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. The 26-year old who… Read More ›