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Stephen Strasburg Hindsight is 20/20

$15.1 million dollars and 15.1 million reasons why Mike Rizzo and Jim Riggleman are complete morons.Become a fan on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!

2Sep2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Nyjer Morgan Will Charge Your Mound

Nyjer Morgan does not take kindly to getting hit by a pitch. Or having fastballs whizzing behind him.The Washington Nationals leadoff hitter charged the mound Wednesday after a Chris Volstad pitch sailed behind him, igniting a bench-clearing brawl duri…

1Sep2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

National(s) Day Of Mourning

Did you hear that? It was the sound of all 68 of the Nationals’ fans along with the 70 bajillion heartbroken Stephen Strasburg fans collectively yelling “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”The 22-year-old rookie phenom underwent a second MRI which revealed he has a …

27Aug2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Get Well Soon, Stephen Strasburg

So much for kid gloves. Stephen Strasburg is headed to the disabled list for the second time this season.The Washington Nationals $15.1 million investment was removed from Saturday’s 8-1 win over the Philadephia Phillies upon wincing after throwing a c…

24Aug2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

It’s Bryce Harper Hype Time!

Scott Boras has a flair for the dramatic. Like last year’s no. 1 draft choice Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and his agent waited until the final seconds of the day until he and his client inked a deal.The catching phenom, who became the first JUCO pl…

16Aug2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Jurrjens’ Resurgent In Braves’ Win

Jair Jurrjens returned to the Atlanta Braves’ rotation yesterday rested and ready to do battle against the Washington Nationals. In five-plus innings, Jurrjens struck out six and allowed one run (thanks to the relief work of Peter Moylan) and knocked in the go-ahead run as the Braves took the rubber game of the series and […]

1Jul2010 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued

Atlanta Braves, Tim Hudson Tackle Stephen Strasburg 5-0

The hype surrounding the Washington Nationals phenom pitcher Stephen Strasburg is absolutely insane – and most of it is earned. But he’s hittable, and beatable. The bottom line yesterday was Tim Hudson. Through seven innings of ball, Hudson struck out six, picked off one, walked three, and gave up a total of five hits. His […]

29Jun2010 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued

Braves Up Next On The Stephen Strasburg Show

The Washington Nationals come into Atlanta tonight leading the season series over the Braves 2-1 and the most anticipated game of the upcoming series is the kickoff match this evening when rookie pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg takes the mound against Tim Hudson. Strasburg is 4 starts into his major league career and comes to Atlanta […]

28Jun2010 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued

Strasburg Named NL Player of the Week

Stephen Strasburg was awarded the National League Player of the Week honors on Monday.Not bad for his first week on the job.The Washington Nationals’ hard-throwing rookie sensation is 2-0 with an obscene number of strikeouts (22) and a 2.19 ERA in hi…

14Jun2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Stephen Strasburg is an Animal

We really don’t care that it was against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who some may call a sub-par team. No disrespect intended, of course. Stephen Strasburg’s big league debut impressed the crap out of us.The 21-year-old righty allowed just two runs on four…

8Jun2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Good Luck, Stephen Strasburg!

2009’s #1 draft pick, Stephen Strasburg, is making his highly anticipated big league debut tonight. We’ve never been so excited about a Nationals game. Ever.Good Luck, Li’l Stevie!Love, BLBBecome a fan on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!

8Jun2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Bryce Harper is a Badass

After doodling in the dirt upon a called third strike, soon-to-be first overall pick Bryce Harper was ejected from the Junior College World Series and suspended for two games.Check it out.[USA Today] | [Nationals Enquirer]Become a fan on Facebook and F…

3Jun2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Season Previews: Washington Nationals

Since the season is already underway, we should probably keep moving along with our Season Previews, which we were apparently supposed to finish before Opening Day… Three years ago, they began as a semi-serious analysis and ended up as half-assed hai…

8Apr2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Stephen Strasburg: Seat Filler

Normally, little more than 50 folks show up to watch the Washington Nationals’ first practice at Space Coast Stadium. Yesterday, roughly 150 people were in attendance.This past Sunday, Florida residents and vacationers flocked to see no one but last …

22Feb2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued

Cubs: The Riot Last Loser in Arbitration

The eighth and final player entered arbitration Friday and the panel of arbitrators wasted no time declaring their decision right away on Saturday.With the Chicago Cubs beating Ryan Theriot, he’ll earn $2.6 million this season rather than the $3.4 mi…

20Feb2010 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued