Baseball On The Barn goers may remember the scrumptious food provided by BBQBusDC barn-side earlier this summer. Not only is their food the most mouth-watering BBQ around, the guys behind the "Bus" are two of the nicest you'll ever meet. They're bold, witty and always so kind-hearted! I loved their enthusiastic YouTube videos of initial attempts to pick up the Bus, believing it ready to hit the curbs of DC. What could have been disappointment was instead met with humor. ... Continue Reading

Wait, you can embed MLB.com videos now?!?! Woot! Nationals win the Phillies series at home on a walk-off hit by pitch, even if it felt like, "no place but home". Well, poop, I found the embed code, but apparently the answer is no, you can't. Continue Reading

Ah, there are definitely perks to my job and today's frustrating bit of troubleshooting was greatly brightened when I spotted this video in the queue. I impatiently waited until it was published on the site and snapped up that embed code pronto! There has been lots of chatter about Michael Morse's "Beast Mode" shirt this season and much love for his use of A-Ha's "Take On Me" in about every other at bat. Well, now you get to revel in it ... Continue Reading

Fretting over my wardrobe options prior to the "Stealing 2nd Base" event without the slightest thought of running shorts on my mind, we received a phone call about an hour before leaving for Saturday's game. "Can you run? We'd like you to run in from center field to get the base," Oh my! My husband asked, "Both of us?" and the response was only one of us could go on the field, so he ever so sweetly allowed me to ... Continue Reading

Well, I'm embarrassed. I just discovered this post in my "drafts"! Life has been hectic, as usual. You'd think with my kids away at camp, I'd have more spare time to dedicate to the blog, but apparently not. Anyway, here are photos from the always exciting "Nats U" (Baseball for Women) event that took place in July. Women were treated to personal coaching on the field, in the batting cage and in the bullpen. May I say, I have a ... Continue Reading

Tomorrow night, I guarantee I will steal second base in the top of the 4th inning of the Mets at Nats game. No joke! And it's going to be one of the coolest yet embarrassing experiences ever! During the Dream Gala live auction, I was busy chit chatting while my husband actually bid on something. I wasn't even paying attention. Normally, live auction items get so expensive that we end up priced out of the cool stuff. Although, I'm a shark ... Continue Reading

Well, Davey Johnson's postgame interview following last night's 7-6 loss to the Astros was certainly a departure from the norm we've grown accustomed to with previous managers. He didn't mince words when discussing Jordan Zimmerman's not-so-great start and wouldn't even consider the fact Jordan had been hit in the shin with the ball earlier as an excuse. Johnson used phrases such as, "Those things upset me," and "those kinds of mistakes are hard to stomach". I'm torn between liking the ... Continue Reading

It's the date I look forward to every year, Nats U for women (formerly Baseball 101) at Nationals Park! This year's event will take place this Saturday, July 9th, at 10 AM and includes a ticket for the Nats vs. Rockies game that night. There are two ticket options this year - $50 for outfield reserved seating for the game or $150 for an upgrade to the PNC Diamond Club (includes food and draft beer/ house wine). Women get ... Continue Reading

Vote early and often! Voting is unlimited - you just have to keep entering the 5 digit validation code over and over. So on your lunch break, while on a conference call, you know what you have to do! Let's send Beast Mode to the All Star Game! Unsure who to pick for the AL? I've heard Orioles and Nats fans are teaming up to send both Jones and Morse on the same ballot.... Continue Reading

Independence from slumps, boos, you-name-it! The Nats won 5-4 on a walk-off wild pitch delivered by the Cubs' Marmol in the bottom of the 10th inning. Most fans sweltering in the stands were not only hoping for a win, but a quick ending as well. Ok, at least I was! Happy 4th of July indeed! [ Photos on Flickr ] PRE: Curly W's dad gets a high five from Screech after 'play ball!' 1ST: Jordan Zimmermann 1ST: The moment a bat ... Continue Reading