Alex Murphy
@alexmurphyjour.bsky.social
Sports Reporter for The Free Lance-Star
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South Jersey born.
Tropicana Field enjoyer.
Proud Terp. #MerrillMade
Co-Founder: @raystherooftb.bsky.social
South Jersey born.
Tropicana Field enjoyer.
Proud Terp. #MerrillMade
Enhanced security measures all around Northwest Stadium due to POTUS being in attendance
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Enhanced security measures all around Northwest Stadium due to POTUS being in attendance
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
This is what gates still look like to get in midway through the 1st quarter
Back-to-back Sundays in Landover
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Back-to-back Sundays in Landover
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Northwest Stadium might be a growing sea of light blue, but the Washington Commanders are on the hot seat right now
Washington (3-6) takes on the Detroit Lions (5-3) in an hour
Thought this was an interesting compilation of quotes from Commanders players following what happened on Sunday night
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thought this was an interesting compilation of quotes from Commanders players following what happened on Sunday night
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
Will be interesting to see how the team responds against Detroit this weekend
No shocker here
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
No shocker here
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
Eli Willits remains the No. 1 prospect for the Nationals according to @baseballamerica.com
Daniels walks off the field with trainers, but I don’t think he’s gonna play for a while
That was a gruesome injury
That was a gruesome injury
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Daniels walks off the field with trainers, but I don’t think he’s gonna play for a while
That was a gruesome injury
That was a gruesome injury
Sunday Night Football
Primetime in Landover as the Washington Commanders (3-5) host the Seattle Seahawks (5-2)
We’re in must-win territory already for Washington, who has been searching for a win streak all season
Now is the time to do it. More to come
Primetime in Landover as the Washington Commanders (3-5) host the Seattle Seahawks (5-2)
We’re in must-win territory already for Washington, who has been searching for a win streak all season
Now is the time to do it. More to come
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Sunday Night Football
Primetime in Landover as the Washington Commanders (3-5) host the Seattle Seahawks (5-2)
We’re in must-win territory already for Washington, who has been searching for a win streak all season
Now is the time to do it. More to come
Primetime in Landover as the Washington Commanders (3-5) host the Seattle Seahawks (5-2)
We’re in must-win territory already for Washington, who has been searching for a win streak all season
Now is the time to do it. More to come
Monday was a shocking loss for the Commanders, a team that's now alternated wins and losses all season
Their current run of form: WLWLWL
Their current run of form: WLWLWL
October 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Monday was a shocking loss for the Commanders, a team that's now alternated wins and losses all season
Their current run of form: WLWLWL
Their current run of form: WLWLWL
LANDOVER, MD -
Are you ready for some football?
Monday Night Football, the rematch of the Commanders & Bears here at Northwest Stadium.
Will Hail Mary pt. 2 happen tonight? Stay tuned
Are you ready for some football?
Monday Night Football, the rematch of the Commanders & Bears here at Northwest Stadium.
Will Hail Mary pt. 2 happen tonight? Stay tuned
October 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
LANDOVER, MD -
Are you ready for some football?
Monday Night Football, the rematch of the Commanders & Bears here at Northwest Stadium.
Will Hail Mary pt. 2 happen tonight? Stay tuned
Are you ready for some football?
Monday Night Football, the rematch of the Commanders & Bears here at Northwest Stadium.
Will Hail Mary pt. 2 happen tonight? Stay tuned
27 unanswered points this afternoon for the Washington Commanders
The key late?
Mike Sainristil's goal-line interception w/ 7:40 left in the 4th as Washington led 20-10
The play stopped the Chargers in their tracks
WOW
The key late?
Mike Sainristil's goal-line interception w/ 7:40 left in the 4th as Washington led 20-10
The play stopped the Chargers in their tracks
WOW
October 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
27 unanswered points this afternoon for the Washington Commanders
The key late?
Mike Sainristil's goal-line interception w/ 7:40 left in the 4th as Washington led 20-10
The play stopped the Chargers in their tracks
WOW
The key late?
Mike Sainristil's goal-line interception w/ 7:40 left in the 4th as Washington led 20-10
The play stopped the Chargers in their tracks
WOW
Jayden Daniels left his mark on today's game in his return to action for the Commanders:
- 231 passing yards
- 270 total yards
- 1 passing TD
Just one sack on Daniels all day as Washington moves to 3-2 on the year
- 231 passing yards
- 270 total yards
- 1 passing TD
Just one sack on Daniels all day as Washington moves to 3-2 on the year
October 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Jayden Daniels left his mark on today's game in his return to action for the Commanders:
- 231 passing yards
- 270 total yards
- 1 passing TD
Just one sack on Daniels all day as Washington moves to 3-2 on the year
- 231 passing yards
- 270 total yards
- 1 passing TD
Just one sack on Daniels all day as Washington moves to 3-2 on the year
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Dan Quinn is a trooper
September 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Dan Quinn is a trooper
Back in Landover
The Washington Commanders (1-1) set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) as Marcus Mariota starts against his former team
Plenty more coming your way for The Free Lance-Star
The Washington Commanders (1-1) set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) as Marcus Mariota starts against his former team
Plenty more coming your way for The Free Lance-Star
September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Back in Landover
The Washington Commanders (1-1) set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) as Marcus Mariota starts against his former team
Plenty more coming your way for The Free Lance-Star
The Washington Commanders (1-1) set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) as Marcus Mariota starts against his former team
Plenty more coming your way for The Free Lance-Star
Friday's #Commanders injury report ahead of Sunday v. Las Vegas
- WR Noah Brown & TE John Bates listed as OUT, alongside QB Jayden Daniels
- Daniels did practice in a limited capacity today
- WR Noah Brown & TE John Bates listed as OUT, alongside QB Jayden Daniels
- Daniels did practice in a limited capacity today
September 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Friday's #Commanders injury report ahead of Sunday v. Las Vegas
- WR Noah Brown & TE John Bates listed as OUT, alongside QB Jayden Daniels
- Daniels did practice in a limited capacity today
- WR Noah Brown & TE John Bates listed as OUT, alongside QB Jayden Daniels
- Daniels did practice in a limited capacity today
News on the #Commanders front
Marcus Mariota set to start under center against Las Vegas, per Commanders HC Dan Quinn
Marcus Mariota set to start under center against Las Vegas, per Commanders HC Dan Quinn
September 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
News on the #Commanders front
Marcus Mariota set to start under center against Las Vegas, per Commanders HC Dan Quinn
Marcus Mariota set to start under center against Las Vegas, per Commanders HC Dan Quinn
Thoughts from #Commanders QB Jayden Daniels on Sunday's season-opening win against the Giants
September 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thoughts from #Commanders QB Jayden Daniels on Sunday's season-opening win against the Giants
Happy Football Season
The Washington Commanders start their quest toward back-to-back playoff appearances at 1 pm against the New York Giants here at Northwest Stadium
More to come for The Free Lance-Star
The Washington Commanders start their quest toward back-to-back playoff appearances at 1 pm against the New York Giants here at Northwest Stadium
More to come for The Free Lance-Star
September 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy Football Season
The Washington Commanders start their quest toward back-to-back playoff appearances at 1 pm against the New York Giants here at Northwest Stadium
More to come for The Free Lance-Star
The Washington Commanders start their quest toward back-to-back playoff appearances at 1 pm against the New York Giants here at Northwest Stadium
More to come for The Free Lance-Star
I'm expecting plenty of fireworks and excitement in Jayden Daniels' sophomore season
A lot of weight is on the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year's shoulders, but he's calm, cool and collected
He's ready for Year 2 in the league
A lot of weight is on the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year's shoulders, but he's calm, cool and collected
He's ready for Year 2 in the league
September 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I'm expecting plenty of fireworks and excitement in Jayden Daniels' sophomore season
A lot of weight is on the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year's shoulders, but he's calm, cool and collected
He's ready for Year 2 in the league
A lot of weight is on the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year's shoulders, but he's calm, cool and collected
He's ready for Year 2 in the league
#Nationals No. 1 prospect Eli Willits just bunted for a hit in the 2nd
Showing off the speed on his way to 1st
Showing off the speed on his way to 1st
September 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
#Nationals No. 1 prospect Eli Willits just bunted for a hit in the 2nd
Showing off the speed on his way to 1st
Showing off the speed on his way to 1st
This Eli Willits kid is absolutely unreal
What a start to his pro career
What a start to his pro career
August 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This Eli Willits kid is absolutely unreal
What a start to his pro career
What a start to his pro career
Football skies are officially BACK
August 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Football skies are officially BACK
New prospect update for the Nationals sees four 2025 picks slide into the top 10 and No. 1 pick Eli Willits take over as the top prospect in the system.
Willits is also the No. 18 prospect in baseball now, the second-highest prospect of the 2025 draft class behind Ethan Holliday at No. 17
Willits is also the No. 18 prospect in baseball now, the second-highest prospect of the 2025 draft class behind Ethan Holliday at No. 17
August 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New prospect update for the Nationals sees four 2025 picks slide into the top 10 and No. 1 pick Eli Willits take over as the top prospect in the system.
Willits is also the No. 18 prospect in baseball now, the second-highest prospect of the 2025 draft class behind Ethan Holliday at No. 17
Willits is also the No. 18 prospect in baseball now, the second-highest prospect of the 2025 draft class behind Ethan Holliday at No. 17
Looks like the FredNats got some screen time on the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
May 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Looks like the FredNats got some screen time on the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
I usually include a FredNats Player of the Week in my notebooks for The Free Lance-Star, but I'll be talking about them on here too before every series
This week was a no-brainer: INF Luke Dickerson
1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 2B & 2 R in his first series in Single-A
This week was a no-brainer: INF Luke Dickerson
1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 2B & 2 R in his first series in Single-A
May 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I usually include a FredNats Player of the Week in my notebooks for The Free Lance-Star, but I'll be talking about them on here too before every series
This week was a no-brainer: INF Luke Dickerson
1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 2B & 2 R in his first series in Single-A
This week was a no-brainer: INF Luke Dickerson
1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 2B & 2 R in his first series in Single-A