Blake Butera in 2014, h/t to Nationals Reddit:

The Nationals have a new president of baseball operations. Here was my biggest takeaway from his introduction.

Robert Hassell III is, indeed, here in DC

Perhaps the moment of the season: Three kids in Derek Law jerseys meeting Derek Law.

I’m not sure who was happier to see who. They started jumping up and down when he walked out. He put his cap over his heart and signed everything they owned.

Keibert Ruiz has been a revelation. He warns that it’s early. So… where did this hot start come from? And how sustainable is it?

I zoomed in on three plays from this week that help answer those queries. Story in the reply below! ⬇️

The 2005 Nationals team was inducted into the Ring of Honor at Nats Park. Here’s what they had to say, and how it looked, including the old highlight packages:

MacKenzie Gore. 13 strikeouts. Most on Opening Day in franchise history.

Tom Boswell: recently named to the writer’s wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame after a distinguished career with the Washington Post.

Also: Opening Day first pitch thrower.