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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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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.
Q&A: Local soccer coaches share their World Cup predictions — and hopes for the USMNT
The World Cup will kick off on Thursday when Mexico and South Africa face off in Group A, and finish on July 19 with the championship match.
Members of the Sweden men's national soccer team work out at Toyota Stadium, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.
Orioles overcome the absence of their catchers in 7-2 victory over Mariners
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam punctuates an Orioles victory at Camden Yards.
Jackson Holliday returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning Wednesday night at Camden Yards.
Umps erred in controversial baserunning call in Orioles-Blue Jays game, according to MLB rules
The Orioles were furious when a controversial baserunning call in Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays negated what would have been an inning-ending double play.
Craig Albernaz #55 of the Baltimore Orioles speaks with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt #21 during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre on June 7, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.
The Nationals’ Blake Butera is a first-time manager. He’s also a first-time father.
When Butera is home, wife Caroline Margolis said, he is on top of their daughter’s schedule, finding ways to help where needed.
Blake Butera and Caroline Margolis pose with their daughter Blair ahead of Butera's introductory press conference.
Nationals’ offense returns to form late in a 9-4 victory over the Padres
Nationals catcher Drew Millas circles the bases on a third-inning home run Saturday in a 9-4 win over the Padres.
The Orioles can’t convert with runners in scoring position in 2-1 loss to Blue Jays
The teams combined to finish 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and leave 16 runners on base.
Coby Mayo trots the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays.
Mets outfielder Nick Morabito’s major league debut in DC also serves as a homecoming
“It’s very special,” Morabito said. “I grew up coming to this park, so it’s a pretty surreal moment for me.”
New York Mets outfielder Nick Morabito poses for a photo in February.
Orioles mash 3 homers en route to a 7-3 victory over the Nationals
Finally, on an afternoon when a scuffling offense needed a boost, the process and results aligned in the Orioles’ favor.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo tumbles after he caught a popout hit by Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams in foul territory for an out during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Washington.
The Nationals use a 7-run 7th inning against the Orioles to get back to .500
One team executed with runners on base throughout the contest. The other waited until it was too late.
Keibert Ruiz of the Nationals checks on Samuel Basallo of the Orioles after Basallo was hit by a pitch he fouled off.
Orioles agree to minor league deal with outfielder Tommy Pham
The Orioles and outfielder Tommy Pham agreed to a minor league deal Saturday, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Banner.
New York Mets' Tommy Pham returns to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Orioles’ offense goes silent until the 9th in loss to Nationals
“This is a team that was built on its offense,” Mike Elias said. “Getting the offense clicking up and down the lineup is really gonna be a priority for us to improve that record.”
Adley Rutschman barks at the umpire after striking out in the third inning Friday night at Nationals Park.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg undergoes season-ending elbow surgery
The Orioles have lost a key player for the year.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) throws to a fan in the crowd in the 9th inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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 Dubón 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.
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