After criticism, MASN is reportedly reversing course and sending Orioles and Nationals TV broadcasters on the road again
It looks like Orioles and Nationals TV booths will return to the road.
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A “MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons” statement on remote broadcasts didn’t win many over
"The global pandemic required all of us to learn new lessons in innovation, resourcefulness, and resilience. MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons."
Max Scherzer’s first game against the Nats may be on Apple TV+ (but for free), rather than on cable RSNs
Yes, fans may have to "shift their setup," but they'll only have to shift their setup to a currently-free, widely-available streaming package.
Nationals-Phillies postponed after multiple positive COVID-19 tests from Washington, including Trea Turner
This came a day after Nationals' star Trea Turner was removed mid-game after testing positive for COVID-19.
F.P. Santangelo’s future in Nationals booth following sexual misconduct allegations latest spark in team’s fraught relationship with MASN
According to WaPo, Santangelo almost returned to the booth on May 7 before Nationals staff turned him away.
F.P. Santangelo accused of sexual misconduct, which is why he’s been absent from Nats broadcasts
"Once again, we notified MASN and revoked our approval of F.P. as a member of our broadcast team indefinitely."- Washington Nationals
Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell is retiring after 52 years at the newspaper
If your favorite team won or you have a cherished World Series memory, Boswell was probably there and wrote about it better than anybody.
Famed MLB player and broadcaster Don Sutton passes away at 75
Sutton had a legendary career both on the mound and in the booth.
Appeals court upholds ruling that MASN owes Washington Nationals $100 million over TV rights
MASN plans to appeal this decision to New York’s appellate court.
ESPN’s MLB Opening Day game averaged 4 million viewers, most-watched regular season game since 2011
The game's viewership peaked with 4,480,000 viewers at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Nats’ analyst F.P. Santangelo tells Tempur-Pedic “I need a new bed,” claims “Wasn’t looking for free” after they ask for 245K RTs
"Anyone work for @TempurPedic I need a new bed and want a deal because we're World Champs #NotSubtle"
Nationals-Astros delivered least-watched World Series Game 7 ever, but enough viewers to only be third-least watched World Series
Game 7 drew 23.013 million viewers, the lowest for a World Series Game 7, but still more than enough to make this not the least-watched World Series ever.
Here’s the Washington Nationals radio call of the final out to win the World Series
"SWING AND A MISS! SWING AND A MISS! SWING AND A MISS! AND A WORLD SERIES GAME 7 WINNING CURLY W IS IN THE BOOKS! THE CELEBRATION IS ON! THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS! REMEMBER WHERE YOU ARE!"
