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The latest Nationals and Orioles news and talk on the "MASN All Access" podcast with Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano, presented by MASNsports.com.

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 265 EPISODES


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    EP 8: CJ Abrams' resurgence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 39:40


    CJ Abrams' resurgence has sparked the Nats' winning ways. Bobby and Amy take a look back at the shortstop's journey and success. Plus, Robert Hassell III is reportedly getting his first call to the majors.

    EP 7: What a relief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:13


    The Nats bullpen is finally stabilizing after a rough start to the season. Bobby and Amy break down who has stepped up in the 'pen. Plus, who gets bumped from the rotation when Michael Soroka returns?

    EP 6: Fun homestand resets Nats' expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:16


    After a winning homestand against the Orioles and Mets, is it time to reset the Nats' expectations? Bobby and Amy look back at the key moments. Plus, a top outfield prospect was promoted on the farm.

    EP 5: The legend of Kyle Finnegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:40


    Kyle Finnegan is nearing the top of the Nationals' record books. Bobby and Amy take a look at the closer's historic run in Washington. Plus, breaking down Mitchell Parker's dominant start against the Orioles and Dylan Crews' hot streak at the plate.

    EP 4: Bullpen work and surprising help

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 40:50


    Who needs to step up in the bullpen? Who has been the most helpful off the bench? Bobby and Amy run through the latest Nats news and notes.

    EP 3: Nats' crowded outfield conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 47:10


    Alex Call is off to a scorching start to the season. So what do the Nats do with their fourth outfielder? Bobby and Amy look for an answer. Plus, a discussion on Kyle Finnegan's use out of the bullpen.

    EP 2: Ruiz hot, Crews not and other first-week reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:38


    EP 2: Ruiz hot, Crews not and other first-week reactions by MASN

    EP 1: 2025 season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 51:23


    Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings are back with a brand-new podcast, "District Chat," your new home for our national pastime in our nation's capital! To kick things off, Bobby and Amy preview the 2025 Nationals season ahead of Opening Day. Be sure to tune in all season long for the latest Nats news and talk on "District Chat," presented by MASN All Access! We'll be live every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and after the fact on your favorite podcast platforms.

    EP 230: Comparing prospect rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 60:24


    James Wood is the universal No. 1 prospect in the Nats system. But how do outlets differ with the rest of their top 10 lists? Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings compare prospect rankings after a visit to High-A Wilmington. Plus, hear from Wood, T.J. White and Mario Lisson.

    EP 229: Overreactions to season's first week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 48:59


    Is CJ Abrams' defense a cause for concern? Will Keibert Ruiz continue to hit? Is MacKenzie Gore the best pitcher on the staff? Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings overanalyze and overreact to the Nats' first few games. Plus, where the top prospects will begin the season and immediate reactions to the new rules.

    EP 228: 2023 season predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 53:19


    What will CJ Abrams' batting average be? How many home runs will Joey Meneses hit? Who will lead the Nats pitching staff in wins? Bobby and Amy make season predictions ahead of Opening Day.

    EP 227: Pitching questions ahead of Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 56:21


    Is Chad Kuhl the right replacement for Cade Cavalli? Who will earn the last bullpen spots? Bobby Blanco and Brendan Mortensen answer pitching questions and much more with one week left of camp. Plus, recapping the World Baseball Classic and fantasy baseball drafts.

    EP 226: Ruiz signs extension, Cavalli injures elbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 55:05


    Keibert Ruiz signed am eight-year contract extension and Cade Cavalli exited Tuesday's game in the third inning with an apparent elbow injury. Bobby and Amy discuss Ruiz's contract and what's next for Cavalli. Plus, hear from Ruiz, Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez.

    EP 225: Carter Kieboom's future with the Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 45:54


    Carter Kieboom had a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery after making his first spring training start. Amy Jennings and Brendan Mortensen discuss Kieboom's struggles and future in the organization.

    EP 224: Nats cautious as spring games begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 40:04


    Spring training games are underway in West Palm Beach. Bobby and Amy discuss why the Nationals decided to ramp down Sean Doolittle and why they are being cautious with other pitchers. They also talk about the improvements that the Nationals have made defensively and what CJ Abrams needs to work on before Opening Day.

    EP 223: What we learned from first week of camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 58:26


    Position players have reported to West Palm Beach and the first full-squad workouts are underway. Bobby and Amy discuss what we have we learned from the first week of Nats spring training. Plus, Mike Rizzo discusses the top prospects and his contract status, and Davey Martinez talks about the first full-squad workout.

    EP 222: Remembering Ted Lerner as spring training starts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 54:27


    While pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach, hearts remain heavy in D.C. for the late Ted Lerner. Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings remember the Nationals' founding principal owner. Then they preview spring training with offseason grades, top storylines and position battles to watch.

    EP 221: 2023 NL East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 55:20


    Trea Turner to the Phillies. Justin Verlander to the Mets. The NL East was the most active division in baseball this offseason. Where do things stand heading into spring training? Bobby and Amy pose one big question for each team. Plus, the Nats add starting pitching depth and agree to terms with Victor Robles.

    EP 220: Is there room in crowded Nats bullpen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 39:34


    Alex Colomé and Wily Peralta bring more experience to a deep Nats bullpen on minor league deals. Bobby and Amy look to see if there is enough room for the right-handed veterans. Plus, Joe Ross signs a minor league deal with the Giants and the Nats have four prospects in MLB Pipeline's new top 100 rankings.

    EP 219: Are Nats better, worse or the same in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 53:43


    The Nationals roster is almost set ahead of spring. Are they better, worse or the same in 2023? Bobby and Amy break down the squad by position. Plus, who would you elect into a Nationals Hall of Fame? Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

    EP 218: Elian Soto signs to open international signing period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 46:02


    After flipping from the Mets last year, Elian Soto, Juan's younger brother, officially signed with the Nationals. Bobby and Amy look at the newest international class and the Nats' top international prospects. Plus, they review the arbitration-eligible players that agreed to terms and why Victor Robles did not. Finally, they discuss the four Nats prospects in Baseball America's latest top 100 rankings. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

    EP 217: Dickerson provides lefty bat in left

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 38:42


    Corey Dickerson brings an experienced left-handed bat to left field. Is the Nats lineup set? Bobby and Amy break down the latest big league signing. Plus, they react to Carlos Correa's surprise return to the Twins. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota and let's go places.

    EP 216: Smith, Downs provide Nats infield depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 36:11


    Dominic Smith is the left-handed corner outfielder and first baseman the Nats have been searching for this offseason. Bobby and Amy take a look at the Nats' newest depth pieces on the MASN All Access Podcast, presented by Toyota.

    EP 215: Holiday wish lists for Nats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 39:38


    Erasmo Ramirez returning crosses one thing off Washington's wish list. Bobby and Amy double check the Nats' holiday list. Plus, they react to the shocking news that Carlos Correa is signing with the Mets instead of the Giants. All of that and more on the MASN All Access Podcast, presented by Toyota.

    EP 214: Nats select Ward, sign Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 41:31


    The Nationals selected Thad Ward out of the Red Sox organization in the Rule 5 draft. They also signed Trevor Williams to a two-year deal. Amy Jennings and Bobby Blanco take a look at the Nats' newest arms. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota, and let's go places.

    EP 213: Recapping the 2022 Winter Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 19:33


    The Nationals have the No. 1 pick in today's Rule 5 draft. Amy and Brendan Mortensen recap the Winter Meetings and preview the Rule 5 draft. Brought to you by Toyota. For legendary safety and reliability, choose Toyota, and let's go places.

    EP 212: Nats sign Candelario and Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 41:01


    The Nats signed Jeimer Candelario to a one-year deal and Stone Garrett to a major league contract. Bobby and Amy react to the first big league signing of the offseason.

    EP 211: Nats non-tender Fedde and Voit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 42:41


    By non-tendering Erick Fedde and Luke Voit, the Nats gave a glimpse into their offseason blueprint. Bobby and Amy look at the ramifications of the latest roster moves.

    EP 210: Nationals protect six players from Rule 5 draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 39:59


    Before yesterday's deadline, the Nats chose to add six players to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft. Amy Jennings and Brendan Mortensen discuss who they protected and why. They also discuss Friday's non-tender deadline and recent minor-league deals.

    EP 209: Doolittle returning, Cruz declined

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 45:44


    Sean Doolittle is returning on a minor league deal while Nelson Cruz's mutual option was declined. Bobby and Amy break down the Nats' early moves in free agency.

    EP 208: Goals for Martinez and Rizzo in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 45:17


    Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo had their options selected for 2023. Bobby Blanco and Brendan Mortensen discuss what the skipper and GM need to be accomplish to show they should be around beyond next year.

    EP 207: Three areas for Nats to improve in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 30:37


    Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings discuss how the Nats should address three areas where they need to improve in 2023.

    EP 205: 2022 pitching staff grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:02


    The bullpen was surprisingly the Nats' biggest strength while the rotation uncharacteristically struggled. Bobby and Amy grade the Nats' 2022 pitching staff.

    EP 205: 2022 position player grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 52:00


    Some players took steps forward while others still need to show signs of improvement. Bobby and Amy hand out grades to the Nats' positions players.

    EP 204: Wrapping up 2022 regular season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 39:35


    Mike Rizzo called this year a “disappointment” for the Nats. But the focus is still on the big picture. Bobby and Amy look back on the 2022 regular season.

    EP 203: Can rotation finish season strong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 39:15


    With questions surrounding the starting pitching, Josiah Gray will get a least one more start before the end of the season. Can he lead the rotation to a strong finish? Bobby and Amy discuss.

    EP 202: Meneses the hitting menace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 35:27


    Joey Meneses has been a menace for opposing pitchers. Bobby and Amy discuss if his success is sustainable at the major league level. Plus, what does Patrick Corbin's injury mean to his future with the Nats?

    EP 201: New Nats leading latest surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 48:21


    The Nats' new young core has led a strong surge to start September. Bobby and Amy look at the improvements made by the budding stars. Plus, Bobby chats with Jackson Rutledge at Fredericksburg.

    EP 200: Cade Cavalli shut down for two weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 48:48


    Cade Cavalli will be shut down for two weeks with shoulder inflammation. Bobby and Amy look at how the Nats can protect their young pitchers and CJ Abrams' struggles. Plus, Amy chats with third-round pick Trey Lipscomb at Fredericksburg!

    EP 199: Cade Cavalli gets the call

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 35:42


    Cade Cavalli will make his major league debut Friday at Nats Park! Bobby and Amy preview the top pitching prospect's first big league start.

    EP 198: CJ Abrams makes Nats debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 45:54


    The future is now as CJ Abrams became the first prospect from the Juan Soto trade to make his Nats debut. Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings break down his performance and the prospect plan moving forward. Plus, hear from Abrams before his first game with the Nationals.

    EP 197: Updating newest Nats prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 40:09


    C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell and James Wood have made their debuts on the Nats farm! Bobby and Amy have updated files on the newest prospects.

    EP 196: Reacting to life after Juan Soto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 56:01


    How do you feel about the Juan Soto trade? Did the Nats do enough with their two moves? Bobby and Amy recap an historic trade deadline.

    EP 195: Juan Soto and Josh Bell traded to Padres in historical deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 31:23


    Amy Jennings and Tim Leonard discuss the massive deal at the trade deadline between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. The two go over if the haul was enough for Soto, who the Nats got back and where they go from here.

    EP 194: Juan Soto headlines trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 53:04


    It's the biggest question in baseball: Will the Nats trade Juan Soto? Bobby and Amy preview next week's trade deadline.

    EP 193: Nats select Elijah Green, Juan Soto rejects offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 48:53


    With the No. 5 overall pick, the Nats select Elijah Green! Bobby and Amy react to the pick. Plus, Juan Soto rejected the Nats' 15-year, $440 million offer.

    EP 192: Was Josh Bell snubbed from All-Star Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 44:08


    Juan Soto was named to his second All-Star Game. Josh Bell was not. Should the Nats first baseman have made the NL roster? Bobby and Amy discuss.

    EP 191: Starting pitching flips script

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 42:25


    Nats starters have pitched to a 1.75 ERA over the last 10 days. Bobby and Amy discuss how they flipped the script.

    EP 190: Zimmerman retirement recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 33:46


    No National will ever wear No. 11 again. Bobby and Amy relive the best moments from Ryan Zimmerman Weekend. Hear from Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Mike Rizzo, Davey Martinez and Zimmerman himself!

    EP 189: Getting ready for Ryan Zimmerman Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 38:37


    It's Ryan Zimmerman Weekend! Bobby and Amy have your full rundown of this week's festivities. Plus, he Nats' homestand has hit some bumpy roads with Stephen Strasburg's injury and a worn out pitching staff.

    EP 188: Praise for unsung heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 47:34


    The stars will shine, but role players have made big contributions lately. Bobby and Amy give praise for the Nats' unsung heroes. Plus, Nats news and notes, including Stephen Strasburg's season debut. Presented by Northern Virginia Community College. We make college better. Learn more at BoldlyNOVA.com.

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