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Mar 29, 2019

DC Water’s Mascot Made A Video Dancing To Britney Spears. We Had Questions

“Oh Wendy, Wendy, we need you to safely flowwwww / Through water mains in our street.”

Feb 06, 2012

Fast, Tall and Available for 35 Home Games: You Too Can Be a U.S. President

The Nats might stink as a baseball team, but the four presidents that serve as their official team mascots are pretty universally loved. Soon you’ll be able to try out for your chance to be one of them.

Apr 14, 2011

Nationals Unveil JFK Mascot During Presidents Race

Was the highlight of last night’s chilly Nationals-Phillies tilt the spirited ninth-inning rally made by the Nationals? Perhaps it was the eight innings of sparkling pitching by Phillies starter Roy Halladay? Or maybe it was the how most of the audience seemed content to sit in their seats, obsessively staring at their smartphones, occasionally voicing their displeasure that the Capitals were trailing the New York Rangers? Think again!

Feb 11, 2010

Racing Presidents Tryouts Set for Saturday

Photo by Scott Ableman Not even three feet of snow can stop the Racing Presidents. The Washington Nationals will host tryouts for the popular large-headed mascots at the ballpark on Saturday, despite current conditions on the ground. If you’re thinking you’d like to tryout, it’s too late to get a slot, however. About 60 candidates have already been chosen to participate out a pool of 150 applicants. We should also note that Saturday’s even…

 
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