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Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick splinters his bat as he makes contact with the baseball against the New York Yankees on Opening Day. Despite a Hollywood ending in 2019, the Nationals were unable to capitalize on the success of being the reigning World Series Champions.

Dodgers, Rays meet on the national stage as irregular baseball season draws to a close

Rafael Friedlander, Layout Editor
October 25, 2020

The Rays have the third lowest payroll in the MLB, but will play in the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers, who have the second highest payroll in the MLB.

Moneyball: $107,917,397 vs $28,290,689

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
October 24, 2020

Staying COVID safe, WJ girls lacrosse gets ready to warm up for their Sunday morning game. The girls went on to win 11-6.

WJ spring teams use the fall as a makeup season

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
September 30, 2020

Commissioner Rob Manfred has been criticized harshly across the MLB and the wider sports world for not coming down on the Astros harder. On February 18, Lebron James tweeted,

Astros cheating scandal headlines MLB offseason

Alan Gahart, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020

Boys baseball practices throwing as they prepare for their upcoming spring season. The team looks to continue their success from last season.

Spring athletes prepare for successful 2020 campaigns

A.J. Frattarelli, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020

The Nationals are looking to have an even better season in 2020 after winning it all in 2019 despite entering the postseason as a wild card. The Nationals kept World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, but lost third baseman Anthony Rendon to the Angels.

MLB Spring training offfseason recap

Rafael Friedlander, Photo/Layout Editor
February 7, 2020

In a back to back appearance at the World Series in 1925, the Washington Senators home field of Griffith Stadium is filled with fans. In 2019, a similar spectacle could be found at Nationals Park when hoards of fans crowded the stadium to witness the first World Series in Washington since 1933.

Oh Walter J, how would your world compare to today?

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019

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WJ students attend unforgettable Nats parade

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019

Washington Nationals route to first World Series

Washington Nationals route to first World Series

Zachary Meyers, Managing Editor
October 23, 2019

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