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Pitchers and Catchers Report Today

YES! It's finally here! After what felt like the longest offseason ever, Pitchers and Catchers are reporting! Spring Training and the 2025 season are officially upon us! Woohoo! 🎉

Okay, maybe there's still snow on the ground here at the Nats Report Newsroom (brrr!), but picture this: 79 degrees and sunny in West Palm Beach! Can you feel the warmth already? ☀️

Now, let's dive into all the awesome storylines we'll be following here at the Nats Report as we gear up for Opening Day and beyond! We've got so much exciting stuff planned!

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You won't want to miss anything because it ALL STARTS RIGHT NOW!

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Will James Wood Power the Nationals to a Winning Season?

This time last year, James Wood was packing his bags and heading to Spring Training, hoping to crack the major league roster right out of the gate. Fast forward a year, and James Wood is preparing for his first Spring Training as a projected starter for the Washington Nationals. What will a first full year at the Major League level bring for the team and their rising star?

Read the full article here.

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Will Keibert Ruiz secure his spot as the Nationals’ starting catcher?

Will Keibert Ruiz finally solidify his position as the Nationals catcher? That's just one of the burning questions we'll be exploring this Spring Training! Sure, the Nationals have already invested heavily in Ruiz, but let's be real – they've also got some seriously exciting catching talent brewing in the pipeline. Could one of them challenge Ruiz for the starting spot behind the plate?

Ruiz has shown flashes of brilliance since joining the Nationals, but consistency at the plate has been an issue, and there have been some struggles with runners stealing bases. He's a couple of years into his Nationals tenure now, so if he hasn't completely locked down the starting catcher role, is it time to give some of that other talent a shot? It's definitely something to think about… and we'll be watching closely!

Read the full article here.

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