Anyone wondering why there were so many Phillies fans at the Nats Opening Day?  [typical] The main way the Phillies avoided having to build a Trojan horse to gain access? The Nationals ticket office put no restrictions on the amount of group tickets that well-organized Phillies fans could buy before …

We want the Nats to score runs, but not this kind… [Even The Washington Nationals’ Ticket Website Knows They’re Crap] h/t Deadspin’s Dauleiro via Jonathan Grella

Deadspin’s Barry Petchesky: Beat Writer Continues Nationals Coverage, Sans Newspaper Just because the Washington Times fired their entire sports section, Mark Zuckerman isn’t going to stop doing his job. For someone to cover the Nationals voluntarily, I’m not sure it’s going too far to call him a modern day Jesus.

But toss in a beer and chili dog from Ben’s, and you’re looking to get set back about $25. [pay to play]

Washington Nationals fire Manager Manny Acta. 26-61  record heading into the break [MLB worst] Ken Rosenthal: Acta firing just a sign of mess in D.C.

In a recent attempt to entertain 30 or so fans, the Washington Nationals rewarded ticket holders to a fireworks display.  The only problem, the show was cut short when some of the debris landed on top of the fire chief’s head. [unbelievable] According to a sources, Vince Coleman was not …

Let Teddy Win This helpful site gives Nats fans game-by-game updates on the Washington Nationals favorite event: the Presidents Race. Helpful links: Presidents Race Standings Presidents Race Facts Presidents Race Videos Let’s be honest, if it wasn’t for the Presidents Race, pedi cabs and the Red Loft — would you …

If you’re the Nationals beat writer for the Washington Post, what’s the best way to piss off all five Nats fans?   Say something like this when interviewed by the Washingtonian.  [open mouth, insert cleat] "I don’t like sports-I am embarrassed that I cover them," Chico Harlan says. "I can’t wait …

Captain Chaos jams straight 90s music. Cooley posted his and Mike Sellers top 20 songs from Week 3 of the Preseason. You can read their lists after the jump, but in the meantime:

As if the Washington Nationals baseball team needed any more distractions – now they have one… The Nation’s Capital has a new baseball stadium – and a terrible baseball team – which surprises no one. And even though the park is a great place to watch a last place team, …