A new era begins this weekend at RFK, as the Lerner family ceremonially takes the reins of the team, the front office, stadium operations, and all things Natty. While visions of future pennants and new stadiums dance in our heads, we fans confront the current reality of a team that’s 17 games out in July and mired in last place. We know that things are likely to get much worse before they get better, as…

The Marlins just seem to have the Nationals’ number. At least that’s our conclusion after last night. Even though the Nats had won 5 straight going into Monday, no one could be much surprised when the D-Train ran them over, 9-4. But getting laid low 6-3 by pitcher Brian Moehler, who hadn’t notched a major league win in two years? That’s gotta hurt. Two Saturdays ago, the Nats did manage to beat the Marlins, albeit…