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Andrew Golden

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Andrew Golden is a sports enterprise and features writer for The Baltimore Banner who also covers baseball. Golden previously worked at The Washington Post for five years and most recently covered the Washington Nationals. Prior to joining the Post, Andrew was an intern at the Chicago Tribune and The Kansas City Star while earning his degree in journalism and African American studies from Northwestern University. Golden is from Reisterstown, Maryland, and graduated from McDonogh School in Owings Mills.

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Trading Foster Griffin makes sense on paper. But the Nationals shouldn’t.
COLUMN | Rebuilding teams trade valuable players because that’s what they are supposed to do. It makes sense. In some ways, it feels inevitable.
Foster Griffin pitches against the Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on Saturday during his most recent start.
The Nationals’ missed opportunities come back to haunt them in 3-2 loss to Diamondbacks
The Nationals returned home following a six-game road trip after the All-Star break with an opportunity to play meaningful games, something this stadium and its fans haven’t seen much of in the 2020s.
CJ Abrams looks at Geraldo Perdomo of the Diamondbacks after sliding in safely to second base in the sixth inning Friday night at Nationals Park.
Potomac native Chris Hacopian gets his first taste of Nationals Park as a professional
The Nationals, who want to establish their identity around drafting and development, are hoping the 21-year-old Hacopian will be the first of many picks they develop into quality big leaguers.
Washington Nationals first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian speaks as he is introduced to the media at an MLB baseball news conference in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
He emigrated from Iraq and was saved by soccer. Now he’s giving back.
Warshan Hussin dodged sniper fire as a child before being exiled from Iraq. He ended up in Baltimore, where a fledgling soccer program changed his life.
Warshan Hussin dodged sniper fire as a child before being exiled from Iraq. He ended up in Baltimore, where a fledgling soccer program changed his life.
John Riggins set to have his No. 44 retired by the Commanders
Riggins, 76, will be the seventh player to have his number retired by the franchise.
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins is pursued by Los Angeles Raiders defenders as he carries the ball during the Super Bowl XVIII in 1984.
The Nationals beat the Astros 8-2 as 3 players continue to have career years
CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. and Foster Griffin spearheaded the Nationals’ 8-2 victory.
Luis García Jr. went 3-for-4 with his 20th home run as the Nationals beat the Astros 8-2 Wednesday night.
James Wood’s monster grand slam lifts the Nationals in a game they nearly let slip away
Washington scored 11 unanswered runs between the third and fifth innings, capped off by Wood’s homer.
Washington Nationals' James Wood runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning.
In a battle of teams reliant on the long ball, the Orioles do more in win over White Sox
The Orioles’ efforts at the plate, combined with six innings of one-run ball from Dean Kremer, resulted in a 6-1 victory to avoid being swept by the Chicago White Sox.
Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning.
Ryan Helsley experiences right elbow discomfort warming up in Orioles win
There was a brief delay in the top of the ninth as Andrew Kittredge warmed up quickly and entered from the bullpen. On the MASN broadcast, Helsley was seen grabbing his right arm.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley has pitched only 15 1/3 innings this season.
A lost season: Inside a Baltimore City high school baseball team’s struggle
Digital Harbor students worked to recruit an additional coach and save the season. Instead, it was canceled.
Digital Harbor and Patterson expected to play a game at Latrobe Park last Tuesday, but Digital Harbor was forced to forfeit because they did not have enough players.
The Nationals have bounced back from painful losses all year. Why stop believing now?
COLUMN | Let’s not forget that the Nationals have the best offense in baseball. Even with the potential for regression, the hitters haven’t shown signs of stopping.
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams walks back to the dugout after he struck out during the eighth inning of Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Nationals host their 21st Pride Night, the longest-running event in MLB
For many members of the LBGTQIA+ community who attended the event on Wednesday night, it feels like a welcoming, safe environment to form meaningful bonds and celebrate.
The Nationals held a pregame drag show ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Collecting trading cards is exploding. Orioles and Nationals players collect them, too.
Many players exchange bats and jerseys to hang in their man caves. Now they’re collecting baseball cards, too.
This month, Baltimore-based apparel company Under Armour and Witt announced the launch of his first player-exclusive footwear called “Dream Pull,” paying homage to Witt’s love of baseball and card collecting. The shoe features holographic finishes, chrome accents and, for the first time, his logo on the tongue of the cleat.
Dylan Crews making strides, but Nationals fall 4-3 to Rays to drop series
Crews finished 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts as the Nationals fell 4-3 to the Rays and failed to earn a series win.
Dylan Crews hits an RBI double in the fourth inning of the Nationals’ 4-3 loss to the Rays on Sunday.
Brad Lord’s steady presence guides the Nationals to a 4-3 win over the Rays
No one has asked more of his bullpen this season than Blake Butera. And on Saturday, after Cade Cavalli could complete only 2 2/3 innings, he asked for more.
Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz tags out Richie Palacios of the Rays during the third inning Saturday.
Blake Butera’s return to Tampa gets spoiled in Nationals’ 5-2 loss
Nationals hitters started quickly but fizzled.
Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Nasim Nuñez’s strong offensive performance anchors Nationals in 6-4 win over Royals
Nasim Nuñez reached base in all four of his plate appearances, hitting two triples, earning two walks, driving in a run and scoring three more in the team’s victory.
Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia for an RBI triple during the third inning.
The Nationals use a 5-run fifth to win their third straight game
The 7-3 victory extended the Nationals' winning streak to three games and pushed them three games above .500 for the first time since 2019 when they won the World Series.
Washington Nationals designated hitter James Wood (29) celebrates with Nasim Nuñez (26) and CJ Abrams (5) after scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning.
A Baltimore man took off work. His reason? To win a United Football League championship.
“Timing is everything,” said Andrew Mintze, a Baltimore man who is taking paid time off to play for the DC Defenders in the United Bowl. “If you’re going to spend it, you spend it at the right time.”
Denver Broncos linebacker Andre Mintze (48) walks on the field against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Adley Rutschman doesn’t miss a beat in the Orioles’ 7-5 victory over the Mariners
Rutschman’s stat line in his first start of the homestand: 2-for-3 with a double, single, walk and three RBIs.
Pete Alonso and Adley Rutschman greet each other after Alonso’s two-run home run in the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
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