Put a Name on It: Following the Nationals’ clinching of the National League East last night, naming rights to Nationals Park are more valuable, experts tell the Washington Business Journal. -3
Pimp With the Limp: But how much does it cost for a chance to call Nats owner Mark Lerner, recovering from foot surgery, “the pimp with the limp,” as pitcher Gio Gonzalez did last night? +2
Twee Ride: Washington’s regression into childhood continues apace, with the advent of a bike service that delivers ice cream sandwiches. -6
Bags Beaten: Two years after D.C.’s bag tax began, far fewer plastic bags are being found in the Anacostia. +2
Monday’s Needle rating: 86 Today’s score: -5 Tuesday‘s Needle rating: 81