Nationals Park Questions

[OfftheBat]

It was inevitable...

Yup, inevitably we'll end up with the same result (i.e. dead last in the division), however for 2026, looks like we're gonna get there in April (and stay there for the rest of the Summer

[machpost]

Speaking of start times, the Sunday, 9/14 game was moved to an 11:35am first pitch.

[PowerBoater69]

Has Nats Park security gotten even more strict? We brought our water bottles, two each, in a six pack, they made me remove the wrapping and carry them in individually. Why? They made us take our sunblock back to the car. Then an usher, who was allowing other people to sit in the shade made me move. Nationals Park had a literal mass casualty event just a couple months ago based on heat related issues. I don't care if the team has low payrolls, is the Lerner family waiting until someone dies before they change their policies?

[nobleisthyname]

Taking my son to his first game today! Hopefully we can stay dry.

[varoadking]

Taking my son to his first game today! Hopefully we can stay dry.

 

[imref]

Taking my son to his first game today! Hopefully we can stay dry.

be sure to go to customer service to get his first game certificate.

[blue911]

Taking my son to his first game today! Hopefully we can stay dry.

Bad report card?

[nobleisthyname]

We managed to last 4 innings before he had enough with Irvin's performance and wanted to go home. Still was a lot of fun though. We were in the 300s behind home plate and he had never been that high up before. The staff were all very helpful too and pointed us to where we could get his first game certificate and the Kid's Eat Free booths without us having to ask.

[PowerBoater69]

We managed to last 4 innings before he had enough with Irvin's performance and wanted to go home. Still was a lot of fun though. We were in the 300s behind home plate and he had never been that high up before. The staff were all very helpful too and pointed us to where we could get his first game certificate and the Kid's Eat Free booths without us having to ask.

I used to say that we had to stay for the seventh inning stretch. We'd bring a ton of snacks (pre-sliced apples are great) to keep them happy. We'd time out when my wife would take them to the kids zone for a couple innings.

[nobleisthyname]

I used to say that we had to stay for the seventh inning stretch. We'd bring a ton of snacks (pre-sliced apples are great) to keep them happy. We'd time out when my wife would take them to the kids zone for a couple innings.

We'll work our way up to that pretty quick hopefully. He's only 3 so I probably should have started him with a minor league game first. It was also his first time on the metro so that was an experience all on its own.

[PowerBoater69]

We'll work our way up to that pretty quick hopefully. He's only 3 so I probably should have started him with a minor league game first. It was also his first time on the metro so that was an experience all on its own.

I wonder how many cases of beer I smuggled into RFK and Nats Park in the bottom of diaper bags. The good old days.

[PowerBoater69]

Article about the scoreboard operator for 20 years before they replaced him with AI. It would be nice if that computer could get the scoreboard above the Red Loft working again, it was the only scoreboard that didn't show ads so it was the only place that you could always check the score. At it stands, it's clear that the Nats value showing ads over keeping fans up to date on the games.

https://thezebra.org/2025/12/31/a-familiar-face-returns-to-the-stands-after-20-years-running-the-nationals-scoreboard/

I recall that many years ago someone from the scoreboard operations staff used to get very upset at online criticism. Maybe that was on the MLB message board.

[imref]

Article about the scoreboard operator for 20 years before they replaced him with AI. It would be nice if that computer could get the scoreboard above the Red Loft working again, it was the only scoreboard that didn't show ads so it was the only place that you could always check the score. At it stands, it's clear that the Nats value showing ads over keeping fans up to date on the games.

https://thezebra.org/2025/12/31/a-familiar-face-returns-to-the-stands-after-20-years-running-the-nationals-scoreboard/

I recall that many years ago someone from the scoreboard operations staff used to get very upset at online criticism. Maybe that was on the MLB message board.

IIRC, they turned off the scoreboard above the loft because batters complained about it being a distraction.

[PowerBoater69]

IIRC, they turned off the scoreboard above the loft because batters complained about it being a distraction.

They replied to me on Twitter that they were working on a resolution but that was getting to be a while ago.

@NatsParkService Apr 23, 2024 Hi! Thanks for reaching out. We’re aware of the issue, and thank you for your patience as we work toward resolution.

[Galah]

Recent eMail from Nats says we should have access to season tickets starting next week - March 2

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Recent eMail from Nats says we should have access to season tickets starting next week - March 2

are you back up north now? Still have the second best seats in the house?

[Galah]

I’m still in FL but still own the seats, I get up there a coupla times a year (kids and grandkids in town) I have a partner in town but still put a fair number of seats on the market. I’d like to offer them out here from time to time just difficult to manage.
I have been able to keep the price stable for 5 years now, some day that’ll change

[imref]

Half street entrance to the Navy Yard metro has reopened. Had been closed for the last 5 months for renovations and escalator replacement.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Half street entrance to the Navy Yard metro has reopened. Had been closed for the last 5 months for renovations and escalator replacement.

timing is probably intentional

[imref]

Apparently the new COO told a radio show yesterday that the team would be introducing new lower priced beer options. I guess this means that Schlitz and Schaefer are coming to the park?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Apparently the new COO told a radio show yesterday that the team would be introducing new lower priced beer options. I guess this means that Schlitz and Schaefer are coming to the park?

PBR!

[Natsinpwc]

I’m having more than one.  I remember seeing this as a kid and thinking how good it looked.  And then Dad let me taste one. Yuck.

https://adland.tv/schaefer-beer-ice-mug-1982-030-usa/

[imref]

I’m having more than one.  I remember seeing this as a kid and thinking how good it looked.  And then Dad let me taste one. Yuck.

https://adland.tv/schaefer-beer-ice-mug-1982-030-usa/

my dad used to drink it, it was the one beer to have when you are having more than one.

[PowerBoater69]

I’m having more than one.  I remember seeing this as a kid and thinking how good it looked.  And then Dad let me taste one. Yuck.

https://adland.tv/schaefer-beer-ice-mug-1982-030-usa/

$8 a case at the DC liquor stores back in the late 80s, VA stores were strict about checking cards so we used to drive into town on a Friday and get a couple cases for the weekend. Somehow we never made it back with all 48 cans intact.

[tomterp]

We used to drive to a liquor store at the corner of Wheeler Road and Southern Ave, the boundary of SE Washington/PG.  There were always some old guys hanging around outside who would happily buy you what you want in return for a little something extra for their own bottle, typically Mad Dog.  That bottle was probably about $1 then.

But, we considered it a rite of passage to buy beer while underage, and we didn't have any fake ID's.  So a couple weeks before my 18th I went in Mac's Sunnybrook Tavern in Oxon Hill (Indian Head Hwy) and bought a six to go.  I may have been almost 18 but I looked all of 16.  No problem.