Earlier this summer, I had the awesome chance to ask a few of my favorite Nationals players who their favorite player growing up was, and what their favorite ballpark to visit is. This was a great experience to chat with… Read More ›
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Celebrating My 10th During Wrigley Field’s 100th
As many of you know, I spent a recent weekend in the Windy City of Chicago. I spent a lot of time walking around Chicago with my dad and doing touristy things. But the highlight of my trip was going… Read More ›
The MattsBats.com Picks for the 2014 MLB All Star Game
The All Star Game is being held on Tuesday, July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis, home of the Twins. The voting for the All Star Game is coming to a close today. Make sure you cast your votes here…. Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies
The Nats road trip was not bad! The Nats finished 4-3 in that 7 game stint in the midwestern towns of Milwaukee and Chicago. The Nats’ bats took off in the first two in Milwaukee, with Adam LaRoche, Anthony Rendon,… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs
The Nats played extremely well against the Brewers. I got my prediction right for the first time since the San Diego series, and there was timely hitting in the first two games. I thought that the Nats would clobber the… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Nats had a life saving series this weekend against the Atlanta Braves. This is the first time they split or won a series against the Braves September 2013. By winning 2 games in the series, they stay in first… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Nats are getting into a groove. And, thanks to the Phillies and Cubs, the Nats regained sole possession of first place after sweeping the Houston Astros in 2 games. This was a big turning point, and now the Nats… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
I did not like the way the Nats played against St. Louis. Game 1 was a tough loss, but I thought “Ah, who cares. We’ll get them tomorrow when Stras pitches.” But the next day we were outpitched by Shelby… Read More ›
Up in the Booth: How Does A Baseball Radio Broadcast Happen?
Imagine you are sitting in your living room in, say, Arlington, VA. Your hometown Nationals are on the road, but you want to listen to Dave Jageler and Charlie Slowes call the game on the radio. As you turn on… Read More ›
Scouting Report- Washington Nationals at Saint Louis Cardinals
I was very excited and surprised as the Nats beat San Francisco 3 out of 4. I thought it would be the other way around! The Nats played all-around great baseball during the series, and things just slipped in game… Read More ›
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