Good Wednesday Morning from another cold day in Washington D.C. outside the Nats Report Newsroom, where it is a very cold 19 degrees; however, down in West Palm Beach, FL, this afternoon, it will be 62 degrees.

Here are the latest headlines, news, analysis, and more around the Washington Nationals for Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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We unfortunately, have to start this morning's briefing with some sad news. Our friend and local sports radio host Pete Medhurst passed away and lost his battle against Brain Cancer on Monday night. Pete was a guest on our Podcast, In the Clubhouse, when we started the podcast and quickly became a supporter of the Nats Report. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.

As a tribute to Pete, If you would consider donating to the family to help with Pete’s medical and final expenses, you can do so via this GoFundMe set up by his extended family.

📰 Driving the Day at the Nats ReportHere are some top stories we're tracking in the Nats Report Newsroom

All is quiet on "South Capitol Street." Well, as we get closer to the start of Spring Training, Nationals fans wonder if the team is done with their offseason signings. Things are looking that way. Hmm...

Welcome to the Hall of Fame. Last night, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, and Billy Wagner were Elected to the Hall of Fame by BBWAA. Players are elected to the Hall provided they are named on at least 75 percent of ballots cast by eligible voting members of the BBWAA. With 394 ballots submitted in the 2025 election, candidates needed to receive 296 votes to be elected.

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⏳ SPEED READSWhat we think the Washington Nationals front office is reading

📌 Baseball Hall of Fame: Ichiro Suzuki falls 1 vote short of unanimous election, joins CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner in 2025 class (Yahoo Sports!)

📌 Anthony Santander, Blue Jays Reportedly Agree to 5-Year, $92.5M Contract (Bleacher Report)

📌 Alex Bregman at a 'standstill' with Tigers (CBS Sports)

📌 MLB Joins Top Major Sports Leagues as Members of Financial Literacy for All Movement Following Annual HOPE Global Forums Meeting Last Month (Yahoo Finance!)