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Buster Olney tweeted: “The Mets-Nationals game tonight is being postponed, re COVID issues.”
Official statement from the Nats: (more…)
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Today [was supposed to be] Opening Day for Our 2019 World Series Champions, The Washington Nationals
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From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day and their first home game of the 2021 season on Thursday, April 1 when the team hosts the New York Mets. The game will be aired exclusively on ESPN, with first pitch scheduled for 7:09 p.m. ET. The game will also be broadcasted on 106.7 The Fan FM.
In accordance with CDC recommendations and MLB protocols, the Nationals will implement appropriate social distancing and safety measures that will allow Nationals Park to host 5,000 fans on Opening Day. Discussions have already begun with officials from the District about increasing capacity for the second homestand, which begins April 15. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen
From a press release:
“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will return for the 2021 season. The venue opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 1st for the 7:09pm Washington Nationals’ home opener against the New York Mets. Admission is free!
COVID-19 regulations will be fully enforced with socially-distanced outdoor seating, mobile ordering, contact tracing, and mask requirements. (more…)
N Street and Half Street, SE
Thanks to Pepe for sending.
MLB issued a release in January:
“The Washington Nationals announced today a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. Key details of the partnership include the opening of a BetMGM Sportsbook connected to Nationals Park and the launch of a mobile app within the permitted area around the Park, as well as fan-focused campaigns and co-branding opportunities. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
During COVID I spent several months sheltering in place at my parents house in a much warmer climate and was able to get back into one of my favorite hobbies: playing tennis. (more…)
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Thanks to Bob for sending: “The Nationals have posted more details on tickets for April games including opener, and what to expect at the ballpark.” (more…)
From an email:
“Washington Nationals Philanthropies has proudly partnered with Bluejacket Brewery on the release of “We Are the Ship, All Else the Sea” in honor of Black History Month. The label honors Washington Homestead Grays great and Washington Nationals Ring of Honor member Josh Gibson. The Double IPA was brewed to celebrate the District’s rich baseball history and raise money for future generations of ballplayers through the work of the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy (YBA). (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Found, Hill East: Nats 2019 playoff game ball
I want to reunite this treasure with the rightful owner – the writing on it looks like a kid’s, and younger me would’ve been pretty heartbroken to lose something like this.” (more…)
From DC Department of Parks and Recreation:
“In accordance with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s situational update provided on Monday, December 7, 2020, and in support of the District’s efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), DPR will be enforcing a series of adjustments and limitations on sports and recreation activities: (more…)
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Pierre writes: “Remembering Diego Maradona outside the Embassy of Argentina in Washington DC.”
Also outside Napoli Pasta Bar: (more…)