Volume 1 Issue 9

There have been a lot of  headlines and news coming out of Spring Training, I have been busy writing our daily game recaps and creating many game lineups, I haven’t been good about writing in my reporters notebook. I will do my best to increase the amount of report notes.

For this week’s reporter notebook, I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes here at the Nats Report. Let’s see how this goes. And that is the subject of today’s Reporter’s Notebook.

Behind the Scenes at The Nats Report

I'm not claiming to be a groundbreaking reporter; you could say I'm more of a blogger. Nevertheless, following the Nationals and writing about them has been a truly enjoyable, albeit sometimes frustrating, experience.

For those new to the Nats Report, you might be wondering why I started this site. Well, here's the story:

Growing up in Long Island, I was a devoted New York Mets fan, especially during the lively 80s. I spent countless hours watching Mets baseball and vividly recall re-enacting the plays I witnessed on TV in my living room. As time went on, other interests took over, and sports took a backseat to other pursuits, including the distractions of college life.

After college, I relocated to Washington D.C., the same year the Nationals came to town. With few friends around, I attended numerous games at RFK Stadium, rekindling my passion for baseball, but this time as a Nationals fan.

Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals; 1-0

Richard • Mar 4, 2024

West Palm Beach, Fla. - A win is a win, regardless of how it is achieved. This afternoon, the Washington Nationals secured a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, marking the team’s fifth win of Spring Training. The decisive moment occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning when

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Fast forward to 2019, during the playoffs, I found myself enthusiastically sharing the team's developments with my colleagues at work. I started sending them frequent emails about daily analyses and news, only to discover they were forwarding these updates to their fellow Nationals fans and family members. That's when the idea for the Nats Report struck me.

The Nats Report is a daily newsletter about the Washington Nationals, following the concept of the famous Politico Playbook. It aims to provide readers with essential information about the team every morning, offering insights, analyses, and the latest news to keep fans well-informed and engaged. Join us in starting your day with all things Washington Nationals.

I’ve head a lot of ups and downs with the Nats Report but, now it seems that we are off to a good pace and amount of content about the Nationals and the farm system.

So, you might ask yourself: Richard, what's behind the scenes? Well, here's the answer. It's become rare to find sports writers offering readers a glimpse into their personalities and histories. I want you to understand how much I value the newsletter's readership, and the team I've assembled is committed to providing you with excellent Nationals content—content not fueled by click-bait articles but genuine news. We're not just a major corporation trying to maximize ad revenue; every subscription enhances the newsletter.

For instance, thanks to you, my readers, we recently invested in a USA Today photo license account. This will enable us to provide you with high-quality imagery for the upcoming season. Sure, we'll make mistakes along the way, but when we achieve a goal, we'll shout it from the rooftops. I'm dedicated to giving you, my subscribers, the best Nationals experience. Your support helps us improve, and together, we're making the Nats Report something special.

Over the past month, we have witnessed tremendous growth, with over 46,000 page views on our content, marking a 32% increase from the previous month. Our subscriber base has now surpassed 1,000, including email-free subscribers and a growing number of paid subscribers—approaching triple digits.

We appreciate your presence in our community and your contribution to the success of the Nats Report. Your support motivates our commitment to delivering high-quality Washington Nationals content, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.

So, here are some behind-the-scenes happenings at the Nats Report.

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