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50 Things I Love About Opening Day
Baseball fans have been eagerly awaiting the start of baseball season. Opening Day is Monday! My hometown team, the Washington Nationals will play the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. As is an annual tradition, to celebrate Opening Day, here are… Read More ›
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EXCLUSIVE: Nats Reveal New Name of Ballpark
As you all know, the Lerner family has been looking to sell the naming rights to Nationals Park, and the team has given me the exclusive opportunity to reveal the ballpark’s new name today! I am so excited to bring… Read More ›
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My Opinion on the News of Adam LaRoche’s Retirement
The big news out of the baseball world this week is that Chicago White Sox (and former Nationals) 1B Adam LaRoche is retiring. Reports have said that LaRoche retired because White Sox Executive Vice President Kenny Williams told LaRoche that… Read More ›
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Matt’s Bats Chat with Max Domi of NHL’s Arizona Coyotes
As I wrote about here, I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Ever since I got my diagnosis, I’ve been looking around to find inspiring people who share the same burden I do. I learned that rookie winger for… Read More ›
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What the 2016 Nationals Should Learn from the 2015-16 Capitals
During the baseball off-season, I have been paying attention to the Washington Capitals. If you don’t follow hockey, the Caps are the team to beat in the NHL. They are currently a whopping 15 points ahead of the second-place New… Read More ›
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My Top 5 Favorites From Nationals Winterfest
The Washington Nationals introduced something new this season- a two-day holiday-themed fan fest called WinterFest. That means that there was double the activities and double the fun! The Nats also introduced some new games, like the “Slider” which is basically… Read More ›
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MORE Giveaways From the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide!
With just a few shopping days left before Christmas, you may still be wondering what to get for the baseball fan in your life. That’s where my 2015 Gift Guide comes in. There are lots of great ideas for kids… Read More ›
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My Coverage of the Presidential Medal Of Freedom Ceremony
Last week, I had one of the most amazing experiences since I started MattsBats.com. I had the chance to visit the White House to attend the Presidential Medal of Freedom award ceremony as part of the press pool. On November… Read More ›
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide (with Free Giveaways to Win!)
UPDATED (12/17/15): CLICK HERE for the Second Round of Raffles I am excited to reveal my Holiday Gift Guide for 2015-2016! Every year, so many people ask me what presents they should get for their baseball-loving kids, grandkids, nieces, and… Read More ›
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President Obama Awards Medal of Freedom to Willie Mays
Tonight I was present at the White House when President Obama awarded Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. President Obama said, “It’s because of giants like Willie that someone like… Read More ›
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2023 Washington Nationals Walk-Up Music Playlist
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2020 Matt’s Bats Holiday Gift Guide – Small Business Edition
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Brooks Robinson, Craig Stammen to be Honored at Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony – Register Today!
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2019 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony
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