Harper calls for modernization of America’s pastime

By Bryanna McDermott | The Duquesne Duke “Baseball’s tired. It’s a tired sport,” Bryce Harper, the 23-year old outfielder for the Washington Nationals, told ESPN The Magazine for a feature story on how he plans to change the game. Harper’s comments stirred up a frenzy among devoted baseball beat writers, but the guy has a point: It’s time to change the unwritten rules of baseball. … Continue reading Harper calls for modernization of America’s pastime

National League Preview: Nationals enter season as favorite for pennant

Pat Higgins | Sports Editor NL East: Nationals Of all NL teams, the Nationals surely looked ahead on Opening Day at the easiest path to the postseason of any team in the league. After clinching the division just under two weeks before the end of the season, the Nats were sunk by the eventual champion in the Giants in four games in the Division Series. … Continue reading National League Preview: Nationals enter season as favorite for pennant