February 8, 2012

Nationals honor military service members

In their first home game since an Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed 30 American soldiers, the Nationals honored all service members throughout Tuesday's opener against the Reds at Nationals Park.

Nats honor 'My Dad, My MVP' contest winner

Wayne Schlauch, a 60-year-old mechanic and father of four, was selected as Washington's representative in Major League Baseball's inaugural "My Dad, My MVP" contest.

Nats embrace chance to honor mothers

Mother's Day is special for everyone in Major League Baseball, but it means a lot for several Nationals to be able to honor so many important women in their lives.

Nats answer call to honor military families

When it comes to the military, the Nationals don't hesitate to show their patriotism. The team's relationship with wounded warriors goes beyond visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the district and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Nationals honor high school leaders

During an on-field ceremony prior to Wednesday's game, Nationals players Matt Capps, Nyjer Morgan and Ryan Zimmerman represented all Major Leaguers when they honored nine high school students serving as Captains of District of Columbia Action Team.