Theodore N. Lerner became the principal owner of the Washington Nationals when his family bought control of the team from Major League Baseball in July 2006. He remained involved in the team until his death at age 97 on Feb. 12, 2023. Born the day the original Senators lost the 1925 World Series, Ted Lerner … Continue reading Owner Ted Lerner brought D.C. a championship
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Joe Black: In 1957, the Senators’ first American-born black player
Although Carlos Paula in 1953 became Washngton’s first acknowledged non-white player, Paula was born in Cuba. In August 1957, the Senators finally had an American-born black player, if only briefly: pitcher Joe Black, the 1952 rookie-of-the year who had helped the Dodgers win the National League pennant.It shouldn’t have taken so long. Griffith Stadium in … Continue reading Joe Black: In 1957, the Senators’ first American-born black player
Nats’ triple play turned out to be an MLB first
On April 25, 2025, Jesse Winker of the Mets hit a low liner that was ruled caught in the air by Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who turned it into a rare triple play. This was the first ever turned at home by Washington, but another aspect of the play set it apart from any … Continue reading Nats’ triple play turned out to be an MLB first
Buddy Lewis of the Nats one of six players to reach 1,000 hits before age 25
John “Buddy” Lewis, the Senators’ All-Star third baseman in the late 1930s, was the fourth major leaguer to reach 1,000 hit before his 25th birthday. The first three who reached the same milestone before Lewis and the two since are all in the Hall of Fame.* Because he missed three and half seasons in his … Continue reading Buddy Lewis of the Nats one of six players to reach 1,000 hits before age 25
Rockies’ reliever picks off Nats’ runner, wins without making a pitch
If any further evidence was needed that a pitcher’s “wins” don’t mean much, the Cy Young award that went to Paul Skenes (10-10) in November 2025 provided it. He matched Jacob deGrom’s victory total in 2018 as the lowest ever by a winner who wasn’t a closer. Fans have long dismissed the won-loss totals of … Continue reading Rockies’ reliever picks off Nats’ runner, wins without making a pitch
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