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Tom Sileo

Joined: May 9, 2018

Tom Sileo is an author and award-winning journalist who attended the first Washington Nationals home game in 2005. He joined Call to the Pen in 2019 after spending more than a year at FanSided's District on Deck site. In addition to baseball, Tom writes about U.S. military heroes. Tom's books include BROTHERS FOREVER (Da Capo Press, 2014) and 8 SECONDS OF COURAGE (Simon & Schuster, 2017).

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after being called out on strikes against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals stay ahead of the curve on Josh Donaldson

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (10) watches a conversation between Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) and home plate umpire Bill Welke (3) during a MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, on September 15, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington, D.C.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should stay away from Josh Donaldson

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UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 02: Washington National Ryan Zimmerman hoists the Commissioner's Trophy as manger Dave Martinez acknowledges the crowd during a parade on Constitution Avenue to celebrate the World Series champions on Saturday, November 2, 2019. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: A championship parade of miracles

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals receives a mound visit against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2019 Washington Nationals aren’t the 1996 Atlanta Braves

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 28: A detailed view of the infield at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches before the game between the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlinson February 28, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mar k Brown/Getty Images)

Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals: Hope springs eternal

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals gets congratulated third base coach Tim Tolman#18 after hitting the game winning home-run in the bottom of the 9th inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves on opening day March 30, 2008 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Nationals won 3-2. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman stayed in the fight

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Washington Nationals celebrate their 7-3 win over the Dodgers in game 5 of the NLDS in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: The team that shocked the world

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon (6) makes a diving catch to put Los Angeles Dodgers Cody Bellinger (35) out in the ninth inning in game 2 of the NLDS in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals shift series, pressure back to Dodgers

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in relief in the eighth inning in game two of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Big bullpen gambles are paying off

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 01: Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals talks with Stephen Strasburg #37 as he takes the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning in the National League Wild Card game at Nationals Park on October 01, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Game one should decide Game two’s starter

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Victor Robles #16 after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on August 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Ideal starting lineup for NL Wild Card Game

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: The Washington Nationals celebrate clinching a spot in the playoffs during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals clinch 5th postseason berth in 8 years

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches the ball during the first inning against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. The Nationals beat the Marlins 5-0. (Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals face a ‘must-sweep’ series in Miami

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