Sports: Throwback Thursday, pitchers and catchers edition

Thu., Feb. 19, 2015 View in your Web browser

D.C. Sports Bog Throwback Thursday: pitchers and catchers report Chelsea Janes Ten years ago, Livan Hernandez was the headline as pitchers and catchers reported to Nationals camp for the first time. The Early Lead Kevin Hart on Mo’ne Davis: ‘That little girl embarrassed me on live television.’ Marissa Payne Ironically, Hart is embarrassed because the 13-year-old Little League standout plays basketball like anything but a little kid. The Insider Thoughts on Jay Gruden giving Robert Griffin III the nod Mike Jones ANALYSIS | Here’s why Jay Gruden said Robert Griffin III will be the starting quarterback entering the 2015 season, and here’s what it means for Washington’s quarterback position going forward.

More Headlines Michael Wilbon says Jay Gruden is ‘presiding over a clown show’ and RGIII should want to get the hell out Scott Allen Tony Kornheiser wonders if RGIII was named the starter to boost his self-esteem. Portland Trail Blazers legend Jerome Kersey dies at 52 Matt Bonesteel Drafted out of tiny Longwood University, Kersey became one of the most beloved players in Portland history. Nats’ starting rotation doesn’t guarantee playoff success Neil Greenberg The Diamondbacks were the last team to have their starting pitchers lead the NL in fWAR and win the World Series. That was 13 years ago. D.C. United’s Buzzard Point stadium plans taking shape behind the scenes Steven Goff The MLS club is aiming to move into the new venue in Southwest D.C. at the start of the 2017 season. Capitals, Trotz showing more trust in Evgeny Kuznetsov Alex Prewitt If Kuznetsov keeps playing like he has, Coach Barry Trotz predicted, Washington can say, ‘Mission accomplished’ on its second-line center experiment.