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Old Mon Apr 20, 2009, 05:00pm
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In a related story and on a sad, side-note, I think the Nats have now been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs!
Plus they can't even spell their own name!

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AP Photo/Charles DharapakRyan Zimmerman sports a "Natinals" jersey on Friday against the Marlins.




Many people have wondered for years where the hapless Washington Nationals' "O" went, but on Friday it was completely missing from the jerseys of Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn. Early into the game the Nationals discovered the "Natinals" mistake and by the fourth inning Zimmerman and Dunn had changed into correctly spelled jerseys, according to The Associated Press. As editors and writers we understand that typographical errors can happen to anyone. But it's hard to resist poking fun at an amusing target such as the Nationals. Maybe they should have stuck with Expos ... and stayed in Montreal for that matter.
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And yesterday, for the first time in major league history, a Micah hit a home run off of a Micah. Micah Hoffpauir, Cubs right-fielder, hit his 1st home run of the season off Micah Owings, the Cincinnati pitcher better known for his hitting than pitching.
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This happens all the time in Amish League games, though.
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This happens all the time in Amish League games, though.
...where Fan Appreciation Days consist of a free small quilt, or a pocket Bible.
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...where Fan Appreciation Days consist of a free small quilt, or a pocket Bible.
...and, of course, always during day games.
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Old Thu Apr 23, 2009, 07:08am
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Hey, did you guys know that there's an MLB franchise called the 'Pirates'? Yeah, really, they're in Pittsburgh. I saw it on the news....
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Hey, did you guys know that there's an MLB franchise called the 'Pirates'? Yeah, really, they're in Pittsburgh. I saw it on the news....
If the MLB championship ever really does involve teams from around the world, will Pittsburgh allow Somalia to use the nickname Pirates as well?
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Old Thu Apr 23, 2009, 03:16pm
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Hey, did you guys know that there's an MLB franchise called the 'Pirates'? Yeah, really, they're in Pittsburgh. I saw it on the news....
I hate to tell you, but it's a myth. I'm sorry to see the news report you saw didn't check their sources.
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A Banner Day in Your Nation's Capital!
Nationals (with an O), WIN - 4th time this month!!!!!! (Young pitcher has half the team's victories....).
Orioles, WIN
Capitals, WIN
DC United, WIN

(For the sake of consistency, let's leave the Wizards and Redskins out of this....although the Wiz got a new coach and Skins had a good draft!)
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You gotta love a straight steal of home, especially when it's on "Mr. Pickoff" himself.

Video of Ellsbury stealing home.
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Yet another no-hit bid tonight.

Matt Garza has completed six PERFECT innings so far against Boston.

Update: It's over.

Infield single to the pitcher by Ellsbury leading off the 7th ruins it.
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