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Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman Weekend fan guide: Schedule, giveaways, guests

By Matt Weyrich

Ryan Zimmerman Weekend fan guide: Schedule, giveaways, guests originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

This weekend will feature one of the biggest highlights of the Nationals’ season when the club hosts a ceremony to retire Ryan Zimmerman’s No. 11 jersey.

During the two-day celebration, the Nationals will honor their inaugural draft pick by holding Q&A sessions with former players, giving away free T-shirts and selling limited-edition items like bobbleheads and commemorative tickets.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Schedule

Friday

1:05 p.m.: Game 1 of Nationals-Phillies doubleheader

5:30 p.m.: Gates open back up for all fans

6-6:20 p.m.: Q&A session with former players on top of visitor’s dugout hosted by MASN’s Bob Carpenter

6-6:20 p.m.: Fans not in attendance can stream a Q&A session with former players hosted by 106.7 The Fan’s Dave Jageler and Charlie Slowes on Instagram

6:20-6:40 p.m.: Q&A session with Ryan Zimmerman on top of visitor’s dugout hosted by MASN’s Bob Carpenter

7:05 p.m.: Game 2 of Nationals-Phillies doubleheader

Saturday

2:30 p.m.: Gates open for all fans

3:10 p.m.: On-field ceremony for Ryan Zimmerman begins

4:35 p.m.: First pitch of Nationals-Phillies

The Nationals encourage fans to arrive to the ballpark early and be in their seats by 3:00.

Giveaways

Friday

Ryan Zimmerman Employee No. 11 adult T-shirts (first 25,000 fans 21 and up)

Saturday

2006 Ryan Zimmerman Employee kids jersey T-shirt (first 10,000 fans 12 and under)

Limited-edition merchandise

In addition to the free T-shirts fans can collect, the Nationals will also be selling exclusive Ryan Zimmerman merchandise at their team store including a “Mr. National” bobblehead and commemorative tickets.

Former players in attendance

The Nationals invited the following former players to participate in the festivities:

SS Ian Desmond (played for WSH from 2009-15)

2B Danny Espinosa (2010-16)

1B Adam LaRoche (2011-14)

UTIL Jordy Mercer (2021)

OF Laynce Nix (2011)

C Brian Schneider (2005-07)

OF Jayson Werth (2011-17)

SP Gio González (2012-18)

SP Jordan Zimmermann (2009-15)

How to watch Nationals’ 2023 spring training: Schedule, times, radio info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
Nats' 2023 spring training schedule: Dates, times, broadcasts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe sports calendar has officially turned to baseball season. Spring training is just getting underway and soon exhibition games will follow.For the Nationals, that means a full slate of 28 Grapefruit League games this spring followed by one final tune-up game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28.Here's a look at the Nationals' spring training schedule.Nationals' 2023 spring training scheduleAll times listed are Eastern Standard Time.Saturday, Feb. 25 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m. - split squad (Nationals.com)Sunday, Feb. 26 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. - split squadTuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.Wednesday, March 1 @ Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, March 2 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 3 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, March 5 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 7 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 8 @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 10 vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Saturday, March 11 vs. Mets, 7:05 p.m. (MASN/The Team 980)Sunday, March 12 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Monday, March 13 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, March 14 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Thursday, March 16 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Friday, March 17 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 18 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m. (MASN/106.7 The Fan)Sunday, March 19 vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Monday, March 20 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 21 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Wednesday, March 22 vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Thursday, March 23 @ Astros, 6:05 p.m.Friday, March 24 vs. Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. (MASN)Saturday, March 25 vs. Astros, 6:05 p.m.Sunday, March 26 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Tuesday, March 28 vs. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. at Nationals Park (MASN/106.7 The Fan)
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