A bit of history was made today, back on December 18, 1885, when the Washington Nationals were admitted to the National League in place of Providence Grays. The Washington club was displaced in the American Association by the court’s decision that the Mets’ franchise could not be revoked.

Good Morning, Washington Nationals fans. Here are your headlines, news analysis, and more for today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

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📌 Help Support the Nats Academy this holiday season. Last week, the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy hosted its annual holiday party and gift drive, bringing joy to over 100 Scholar Athletes. Thanks to the generosity of local law firm Mintz, each athlete received a personalized gift from their wish list, wrapped with care and delivered by Mintz employees. Since 2014, Mintz has been a dedicated partner, contributing nearly $33,000 in holiday gifts to make the season brighter for Academy youth.

The festivities were further enhanced by the presence of Nationals players Stone Garrett, Trey Lipscomb, Nasim Nuñez, and James Wood, along with alum Ryan Zimmerman. They joined the party to deliver presents, decorate cookies, and engage in holiday-themed games in the training room. The evening was a special occasion for the Scholar Athletes, allowing them to connect with mentors, program alumni, and fellow Academy members as they prepare for winter break.

Your support is crucial in ensuring that the Academy's programs remain free and accessible to thousands of D.C. youth like Rocco. By investing in the next decade of the #NatsAcademy, you empower young people to thrive.

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⏳ SPEED READS
What we think the Washington Nationals front office is reading

📌 Yanks to acquire Bellinger from Cubs for reliever (MLB)

📌 Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman slams Rob Manfred over idea to change starting pitching rules (NY Post)

📌 MLB study identifies factors for rise in pitching injuries (ESPN)

📌Braves, Jordan Weems Agree To Minor League Deal (MLB Trade Rumors)

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