Manny Machado Really Is The New Brooks Robinson Or Something
By Jamie Mottram | June 19, 2013
The O’s beat Justin Verlander and the Tigers yesterday, continuing strong play of late to give them the AL’s third-best record. Manny Machado chipped in with his league-leading 32nd double and “two sparkling plays at third base.”
Neither of those are new for Machado, who’s on pace to break baseball’s season record for doubles and who draws natural comparisons to Baltimore legend Brooks Robinson, one of the great third basemen ever and the man generally acknowledged as the greatest defensive player at the position.
Robinson didn’t hit quite like this, though. Through 123 games and 503 career at-bats, 20-year-old Machado’s slash line is .300/.331/.473. That’s well above Robinson’s .268/.322/.401. If you want to adjust for eras and other factors, Machado’s career OPS+ is 117, Robinson’s was 103.
This combination of defensive and offensive excellence is why Machado leads the AL in Baseball Reference WAR and is third in Fangraphs’ version. But back to the defense for a second, because that’s why we’re here mentioning Manny and Brooks in the same post.
Four GIFs that show Machado is basically the new Human Vacuum Cleaner:
Topics: Brooks Robinson, GIF Parties, Manny Machado, Orioles | 1 Comment »
DMV: Face Eating Time For Nats
By JP Finlay | June 19, 2013
Eat face! #zombieMode
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) June 19, 2013
Jayson Werth admits Nats lack identity, need to eat someone’s face. [WP]
Nats can’t get anything going in loss to Phils, drop 2 under .500. [NI]
Not lacking identity, homeruns power Orioles past Verlander. [BS]
How good 20-yr-old Manny Machado is, and how good he’ll be. [FOX]
That incredible Heat-Spurs Game 6: Was it best NBA game ever? [FTW]
Proving their suck, a lot of Heat fans left last night’s game early. [DS]
Jordan Reed will fight injuries and being a rookie going into camp. [RR]
Snyder sells Johnny Rockets; maybe good food comes to FedEx. [CBSDC]
Who should the Wiz take at No. 3: Bennett, Porter? Does Noel slip? [CSNW]
Dave Chappelle is going on tour, but they won’t be coming to DC. [DCist]
Topics: DMV, Nationals | No Comments »
DMV: Get Well ‘Pretty Soon’, Bryce
By Jamie Mottram | June 18, 2013
Bryce Harper is cleared to jog, should be back “pretty soon.” [Nats Journal]
Chad Tracy’s heroics go for naught as Nats lose in extras at Philly. [CSNW]
Did Jayson Werth sabotage the Phanatic’s ATV? [Nats Enquirer]
Here’s what Harper and his brother sound like on helium. [Nats Enquirer]
Jake Arrieta gets the loss as O’s drop opener to Detroit. [Camden Chat]
Chris Davis and Miguel Cabrera homered in same spot. [BSR]
Adam Jones is “trying to break Ripken’s record.” He’s got 200-plus. [BSR]
The new grass at FedEx Field sure does look pretty and green. [Bog]
John Wall had a little cameo in a Kimmel Show Teen Wolf sketch. [Bog]
Long look at why the Wiz should take Anthony Bennett at 3. [Truth About It]
There’s a thin report that Alex Len will go No. 1 overall. [Testudo Times]
“Alex Ovechkin is hockey’s Dan Marino.” Provocative headline. [CBS DC]
The Marching Royal Dukes are working on “Start Wearing Purple.” [JMUSB]
Va. Tech will have colognes and perfumes for some reason. [DCist]
Topics: Bryce Harper, DMV, Nationals | No Comments »
DMV: Alex Ovechkin Nets Third MVP
By JP Finlay | June 17, 2013
MVP??wow!!!)))haha
— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) June 16, 2013
Despite playoff loss, Ovechkin takes Hart for 3rd career MVP. [CSNW]
Adam Oates says Ovi’s selfless play lead him to MVP season. [WP]
The Nats don’t have an RBI since last Thursday, only one win. [NI]
Strasburg looked pretty good in DL return (5 IP, 4 K, 1 R) but still lost. [NE]
Nats take on former No. 1 SP John Lannan tonight. [Nats Journal]
O’s take 3 of 4 from Boston, move to 2nd in AL East, and GIFs. [CC]
A look at what a Manny Machado contract extension might look like. [CC]
Terps land another shooter for 2014 class, 6′6″ Jared Nickens. [BS]
Somehow Steve Spurrier makes a bad coaches list over Jim Zorn. [DS]
Miss Utah wants to “create education better.” Yikes. [FTW]
Topics: Capitals, DMV, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Mullet-Headed Anthony Rendon Makes First HR A Game-Winner
By Jamie Mottram | June 16, 2013
The Rendon smile in the dugout after his first career home run is incredible! #Nats https://t.co/4DLQGKsUlc
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) June 16, 2013
Anthony Rendon has been a hitting machine since taking over for Danny Espinosa, but the power hadn’t been there. It showed up last night, though, as Rendon dropped his first MLB home run over the rightfield wall into the Nats bullpen for a two-out, ninth-inning game-winner at Cleveland.
The homer came after the Indians had misplayed his foul popup, but it counts just the same. The Nats are now 4-2 over the past week, and they have Strasburg coming back today. Happy Father’s Day!
Rendon, who just turned 23, has reached base safely by walk or by hit 26 times in 16 games. Espinosa reached base 29 times in 44.
Topics: Anthony Rendon, Great Hair, Nationals | 2 Comments »
DMV: Baltimore Stars As Walk-Off City
By JP Finlay | June 14, 2013
Who needs a homerun: Crush Davis blooper gives O’s walk-off win. [BS]
Ever since Robert Andino, the Birds have been hurting the Red Sox. [BG]
Ross Detwiler returns from a DL stint, guides the Nats to a win. [WP]
More good news: Stras looked fine in ‘pen, should start Sunday. [CSNW]
Making in-game experience worse, NFL won’t let women bring purses. [SI]
Skins rookie safety Phillip Thomas wants ALL the chicken nuggets. [Bog]
Talking about Skins name drama, Grantland links to Mr. I. [GL]
If the Skins do change the name, here are four awful suggestions. [BBW]
Jan Vesely is not happy with the Wiz, and he wants all Czechs to know. [BF]
Patrick Ewing considered UNC over Gtown, until the KKK showed up. [FTW]
JaVale McGee understands charity about as well as he does basketball. [DS]
Thanks to Baltimore Sports Report for the GIF.
Topics: DMV, Orioles | 4 Comments »
DMV: Meet The New Ross
By JP Finlay | June 13, 2013
Nats get a pleasant surprise with new SP Ross Ohlendorf. [Nats Insider]
Good beer for sale at P-Nats, let’s hope it gets to the bigs soon. [Bog]
One awful inning does in the Orioles attempt at a sweep. [Camden Chat]
The O’s are in a tough spot with reliever Pedro Strop. [Balt. Sun]
Great GIF set of what RG3 should and shouldn’t do on honeymoon. [HH]
Playing like a rookie, David Amerson taketh, Amerson giveth away. [RR]
Newly signed Redskins WR Donte’ Stallworth’s butt caught on fire. [Bog]
Never mind what you heard, Skins offense won’t change. [The Insider]
Thanks to @recordsandradio for the Ohlendorf Vine.
Topics: DMV, Nationals | No Comments »
DMV: Nats Rocked by Rockies
By JP Finlay | June 12, 2013
Dan Haren sucks, rocked in Colorado, Nats back below .500. [FBl]
Bryce Harper ends up with cortisone shots, thinks DL sucks. [NE]
So long H-Rod. You kinda sucked, but you made us laugh. [NI]
In quick trip to Bizzara World, O’s win with pitching and defense. [CSNB]
A lot of reasons to not freak out about Kevin Gausman’s early results. [CC]
Manny Machado has a higher WAR than Miguel Cabrera. Take that. [ESPN]
Great move by the Skins for local Make A Wish kid. [Redskins, video here]
USA scores two dope goals to beat Panama in World Cup qualifying. [DS]
Ron Artest Metta World Peace is a Twitter star. [For The Win]
The pride of Towson Gary Neal killing it for the Spurs in Finals. [CSNB]
Topics: DMV, Nationals | 1 Comment »
DMV: RGIII A Lock For Opener?
By JP Finlay | June 11, 2013
Peter King: RGIII a “lock” to be ready for NFL opener against Eagles. [SI]
PK got the VIP media treatment by the Skins, so intel might be right. [RR]
Fred Smoot goes on Reddit and introduces “okra patch” to the lexicon. [HH]
Despite two-hour rain delay, O’s bats, gloves get win over Angels. [CC]
What changed for Chris Davis to go from K-machine to HR-robot. [GL]
Nats aren’t playing up to preseason expectations; time to lower them? [Boz]
Still no word from Nats after Harper’s visit to Dr. Andrews. Um…. [WP]
Harper, Machado rank 2nd, 3rd on list of MLB’s best young players. [FTW]
Best BBQ joints in DC, good mix of old city and new bougie in here. [DCist]
Topics: DMV, Redskins | 2 Comments »
DMV: Bryce Harper’s Knee Visits Dr. Andrews
By JP Finlay | June 10, 2013
2nd most famous knee in DC, Bryce Harper visits Dr. Andrews today. [FTW]
Nats take two from Twins, moving back to .500, 2nd in NL East. [WP]
Anthony Rendon shows good, and bad, at second base. [NE, NE]
Struggling Tyler Moore gets sent down to AAA Syracuse. [NI]
Orioles rotation gets a C+, any better and this team wins AL East. [BS]
It’s that time again: Orioles GIFs of the Week, Treat Yo Self edition. [CC]
980 and 106.7 engage in local brouhaha over Nats, Orioles coverage. [Bog]
Looking at safety position, what Skins should do with Reed Doughty. [HH]
Ravens Justin Tucker says FedEx Field worst stadium he kicked in. [Bog]
Former Terp Shawne Merriman may have had an overdose last night. [DS]
Topics: DMV, Nationals | 2 Comments »