Jacob Calvin Meyer

Jacob Calvin Meyer is a sports reporter for The Washington Times, covering the Washington Nationals and whatever else is needed. Before starting at the Times in October 2021, he covered a little bit of everything for the Baltimore Sun Media Group, including sports, education and COVID-19. While he grew up near Baltimore, he made his roots in Pennsylvania, graduating from Waynesburg University in 2017 and starting his career with the Observer-Reporter and York Dispatch newspapers. He can be reached at jmeyer@washingtontimes.com.

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Articles by Jacob Calvin Meyer

Washington Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto heads to his position in right field after grounding into a double play to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Denver. Major League Baseball on Nov. 8 announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, and the three finalists for NL MVP are Soto, Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., and former Nationals star and current Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Soto, Harper seen as co-frontrunners for NL MVP

The National League MVP will likely be either a Washington National or a former Washington National. Published November 9, 2021

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto is cheered by the team after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Seven free agency questions for the Nationals

With about 100 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training in February, here are seven questions facing the team this offseason: Published November 9, 2021

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ovechkin ties for fourth on all-time goals list in Capitals’ win over Sabres

Alex Ovechkin scored the 741st goal of his career Monday to tie Brett Hull for fourth all-time in NHL history in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Published November 8, 2021

Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tucker’s OT game-winner lifts Ravens past Vikings

The Ravens capped a hectic, unpredictable game on Sunday afternoon with one of the most reliable things in the NFL -- a Justin Tucker field goal. Published November 7, 2021

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) chases after the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Red-hot October becomes chilly November for Capitals

The three-game losing skid to open November follows the team's 5-0-3 October. Published November 7, 2021

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal drives the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Balanced scoring leads Wizards to blowout win over Grizzlies

Seven different Wizards scored in double figures to lead Washington to a 115-87 win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Published November 5, 2021

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Washington. The Caps placed Mantha on injured reserve on Nov. 5 with a shoulder injury. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals place Mantha on injured reserve following shoulder surgery

The Washington Capitals placed Anthony Mantha on injured reserve Friday with a shoulder injury. Published November 5, 2021

F.P. Santangelo, preparing for MASN’s coverage of a recent Nationals game, took broadcasting classes at the University of Miami. The move would beneft him later in his professional life. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times) **FILE**

F.P. Santangelo won’t return to Nationals’ MASN broadcasts

F.P. Santangelo announced Wednesday that he will no longer be the Washington Nationals' color analyst for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Published November 3, 2021

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's game at Kansas City, according to published reports. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Reports: Unvaccinated Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19, out Sunday

Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for the coronavirus and will not play in the Packers' game against the Chiefs on Sunday, according to multiple reports Wednesday morning. Published November 3, 2021

New York Mets' Jonathan Villar, right, is congratulated by third base coach Gary Disarcina after hitting a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Mauricio Llovera during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Reports: Nationals hire Gary DiSarcina as third base coach

The Washington Nationals have hired Gary DiSarcina away from the New York Mets to be their new third base coach, according to multiple reports. Published November 2, 2021

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Washington. The Flames won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin named NHL star of month

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday was named one of the NHL's "Three Stars" for the month of October. Published November 2, 2021

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Backup quarterbacks shine in NFL Week 8 (except Heinicke)

Week 8 of the NFL season was the week of the backup quarterback. Four backup quarterbacks -- some of whom had almost no previous NFL experience -- won games. Published November 1, 2021

Ravens linebacker struck by stray bullet in Cleveland; injury is ‘non-life threatening’

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison was hit by a stray bullet in Cleveland on Sunday, according to a statement from the team. Published November 1, 2021

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals place Dowd on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Capitals on Monday placed center Nic Dowd on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. He joins Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and T.J. Oshie (lower body) on the shelf. Published November 1, 2021

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Wizards’ 5-1 start best for franchise since 2005-06

With its 115-112 win over the Celtics in double overtime Saturday, Washington improved to 5-1 for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Published October 31, 2021

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jabari Parker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-112 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards overcome mistakes to beat Celtics in double overtime

If the Washington Wizards had lost Saturday against Boston, there would have been more than enough mistakes to point out. Published October 30, 2021

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrate Ovechkin's empty-net goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sixth time’s a charm: Capitals overcome power-play struggles to beat Coyotes

After being shut out on their first five power-play chances, John Carlson and the Washington Capitals came through on their sixth opportunity Friday night against Arizona. Published October 29, 2021

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) stands on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals place Oshie on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals placed winger T.J. Oshie on injured reserve Friday morning with a lower-body injury. Published October 29, 2021

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms up in the bullpen before the team's spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

PETA urges MLB to change ‘bullpen’ to more animal-friendly term

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) caused a stir online Thursday for suggesting the baseball term "bullpen" was offensive to animals. Published October 28, 2021

In this Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 file photo, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President Derrick Johnson faces reporters during a news in Boston, held to announce that the NAACP's 111th national convention is to take place in Boston, in July of 2020. Emails and recordings obtained by The Associated Press show that the NAACP's national president chastised women who went public with a sexual harassment claim. The records also show that Johnson was reluctant to swiftly deal with accusations against a former North Carolina officer in the civil rights organization. The emails also indicate that he knew about the complaint two years before he says he did. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

NAACP urges pro athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams over abortion, voting laws

The NAACP sent a letter to the players' associations of five professional sports on Thursday urging them to "reconsider" signing with Texas teams because of recently passed measures on abortion, voting and COVID-19. Published October 28, 2021