World Series – The Pitch

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

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

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

Jake’s Take: 2017 had the greatest World Series of all time

Jake’s Take: 2017 had the greatest World Series of all time

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017

Jake’s Take: The Dodgers won’t win the World Series

Jake’s Take: The Dodgers won’t win the World Series

Jake Brown, Sports Editor
October 9, 2017

History is made: The Cubs rally back to win the World Series

History is made: The Cubs rally back to win the World Series

November 15, 2016

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