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Andrew Golden

Andrew

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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In a game defined by the long ball, the Nationals fall 8-6 to the Braves
Zack Littell allowed eight runs, six earned, in six innings at Nationals Park.
Mauricio DubĂłn of the Braves forces out James Wood of the Nationals at second base during the second inning Wednesday night.
Foster Griffin delivers, Nationals walk their way to an 11-4 victory over the Braves
The Nationals have preached plate discipline from the beginning of spring training. On Tuesday, Washington walked 12 times.
Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood celebrates with teammate Luis Garcia Jr. after hitting a home run in the second inning.
Nationals’ James Wood is on a quest for consistency, one swing at a time
Wood is hoping the lessons learned in 2025 will result in a more consistent version of himself at the plate in 2026.
James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals hits an RBI double in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Nationals’ hitters fail to hit late in 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Giants
In the final four innings, the Giants intentionally walked Abrams and Wood three times, daring any of the other Washington hitters to beat them. And, for the most part, they couldn’t.
Nationals catcher Drew Millas tags out Jung Hoo Lee of the Giants in the second inning Saturday at Nationals Park.
Pitchers are making mistakes. This year, CJ Abrams is making them pay.
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) rounds bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park earlier this month.
The Nationals win back-and-forth affair against the Pirates
Nationals starter Foster Griffin worked into pitcher’s counts early and often. So, trailing in the fifth inning, the Pirates started to counter Griffin’s aggression with some of their own.
Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood hits an RBI single in the 10th inning.
2 small mistakes prove to be the difference in Nationals’ 2-0 loss to Pirates
Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals makes a throw to first in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 15, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Mitchell Parker flashes a new version of himself in Nationals’ 5-4 win
Parker was one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball last season statistically. Coming out of the bullpen Tuesday, he flipped the script immediately.
Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parke poses for a portrait in February.
Cade Cavalli and Nationals relievers struggle in 16-5 blowout
Cavalli struggled to locate anything other than his changeup. He wasn’t the sole reason the Nationals fell on Monday night. But his performance set the tone for what followed.
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli is relieved in the second inning after giving up four runs on three hits.
In major WNBA shake-up, Chicago Sky trade Baltimore-area native Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream
Reese, a 2020 graduate of Saint Frances Academy, was the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Angel Reese warms up before the Chicago Sky's game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sept. 7, 2025.
Miles Mikolas makes the wrong kind of history in Nationals’ home opener loss
Mikolas allowed a club-record 11 earned runs in his second outing with the team; nine came on homers.
Nationals starter Miles Mikolas allowed 11 runs on 11 hits Friday against the Dodgers.
Nationals players poke fun at manager Blake Butera with hilarious T-shirts
The front of the shirt displayed a cartoon version of Butera wearing sunglasses, sitting in a laundry cart and holding a beer.
Nationals manager Blake Butera, left, stands at attention before the home opener against the Dodgers on Friday.
The Nationals announce partnership with Fox 5 DC to air 10 games
The first simulcast will be on Friday, April 17th against the San Francisco Giants.
A general view of Nationals Park during the fifth inning of an exhibition game between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles on March 23.
The Washington Nationals are rebuilding again. This time, they’re starting from scratch.
The Nationals are playing a more inspired brand of baseball. Still, the parade route shouldn’t be mapped out yet. There’s too much that’s unknown.
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams prepares to hit during an exhibition game against the Orioles in March.
The Nationals spoil an opportunity for a series win, fall to Phillies 6-5 in 10th
Cole Henry was one strike from being the hero. Then Edmundo Sosa hit a two-run single to tie the game.
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams scores after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning.
The Nationals use an opener but can’t pull out a win against the Phillies
The Nationals hadn’t used an opener since July 2019, when lefty Matt Grace was used against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Washington Nationals reliever PJ Poulin pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 31.
Joey Wiemer ties modern record for most consecutive plate appearances reaching base to open the season
Wiemer, 27, was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January to serve as a defensive replacement.
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer runs towards third base for a triple in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs on March 29.
The Nationals inspire the Philadelphia boo birds with their 13-2 victory
It seemed wherever the Nationals hit the baseball Monday night, they found a hole in the infield. Washington finished with 17 hits, 14 of them singles.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams high fives teammates after scoring a run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Joey Wiemer continues historic start to the season in the Nats’ 6-3 win
Through two games, Wiemer is 6-for-6 with two home runs, a triple and a pair of walks.
The Nationals’ Joey Wiemer receives congratulations in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning Sunday in Chicago.
Defense and walks haunt the Nationals in a 10-2 blowout against the Cubs
The Nationals finished 33 outs below average in 2025, second worst in the majors. They have made a concerted effort this spring to improve their defense.
Nationals starter Miles Mikolas walked three Cubs on Saturday, and all of them scored.
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