Samuel Brustad

Joined: Jan 2, 2020

Sam is a Maryland native and an avid fan of the Washington Nationals. He also played college baseball before being sidelined by an injury to his spine during his junior season. In addition to the Nationals, Sam is also a supporter of the Maryland Terrapins (particularly basketball and football).

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: General manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 14, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. The game was a continuation of a suspended game from August 9, 2020. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals hot streak puts them in a tough spot

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Why it’s not time to give up on Victor Robles yet

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on September 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Each NL East Team’s Path to a Division Title

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts in front of J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 2, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 3-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The Cost of Signing J.T. Realmuto

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

MLB: The 5 teams with the biggest hump to get over in 2021

Brandon Kintzler #27, and Starling Marte #6 of the Miami Marlins celebrate the win against the Washington Nationals by score of 2-1 at Marlins Park on September 20, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Breaking down the Miami Marlins 2020 regular season

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres stands attended for the national anthem before the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 15, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Season: The game continues to get younger

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citi Field on September 8, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

MLB: 5 NL East players who benefit from a shortened season

VARIOUS CITIES, - MARCH 12: A general view of FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches during a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees on March 12, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The MLB suspended the remaining spring training games due to the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Waiting for the banner to drop

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 19: Josh Hader #71 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park on April 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Season: Versatile relievers are as valuable as gold

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 17: Fans gather for a statue dedication ceremony honoring former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose outside Great American Ball Park prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 10-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Steroids and Pete Rose: What lies ahead for the Baseball Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: Gerado Parra #88 celebrates during the Washington Nationals World Series victory parade on November 02, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chaz Niell/Getty Images)

2020 MLB season: Biggest risks in the NL East