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03/27 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down all the drama surrounding Kevin Willard and Maryland's basketball team. The guys also preview opening day for the Washington Nationals. Today's guests were Jon Rothstein, Nic Dowd, and Dan Kolko.
From 03/27 Hour 4: Dan Kolko joins The Sports Junkies to preview the Washington Nationals season.
03/27 Hour 4: Dan Kolko Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Entertainment Page - 21:00 LeBron James Takes Shots At Stephen Smith - 35:00
Nationals Broadcaster, Dan Kolko & Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman welcome their friends from around the league and beyond to talk Nats baseball, the world of sports, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3 features: Talking Nats With Dan Kolko Dan Quinn Talks To The Media Reacting to DQ
Dan Kolko talks the future of the Nats outfield and the call up of Darren Baker
7/15 Hour 3 3:00 JP's expired passport 18:20 Dan Kolko 31:30 Bronny's disappointing Summer League
Andy gives his recap of the Commanders OT loss to the Eagles yesterday, including what was a very encouraging bounce back performance from Sam Howell (0:00-19:39). Andy reacts to Mark Lerner's sitdown with MASN's Dan Kolko. Maybe the Nationals won't be sold after all? (19:40-38:05). More on the Commanders, including how they are preparing for the Bears this Thursday night (38:06-55:57). For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com, or tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday.To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30 Hour 4 2:00 Dan Kolko in studio 24:00 OJ Simpson on the Gwenyth Paltrow trial 34:00 Devante Smith-Pelly
MASN's Dan Kolko joins the Junkies hours before first pitch of the Nationals' 2023 season.
This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes veteran Nationals pitcher Anibal Sanchez, and mlb.com draft and prospect expert Jim Callis to the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week host Dan Kolko sat down in the Nats dugout with a couple of guys who both took very interesting routes to the big leagues. First up is Joey Meneses who has been the talk of the town hitting .322 with 8 HRs since making his debut on August 2nd. Then Dan talks to Paolo Espino about his long career, why he loves playing winter ball, and whether he prefers to be a starter or reliever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our host, Dan Kolko, welcomes big leaguer Lane Thomas this week as well as the manager of the playoff-bound Fredericksburg Nationals, Jake Lowery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko talks to recent acquisition Alex Call about his career in the minors, staying sharp through COVID, and making the most of his time with the Nationals. Dan also welcomes James Wood, a highly ranked prospect acquired in the recent trade with San Diego, about playing back in his hometown and his plans for developing as a player. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko catches up with newest National, CJ Abrams, and how his time in the Capitol has been and his hopes for the future. Nationals pitching prospect, Mitchell Parker joins the podcast and discusses his pitching arsenal and how it is developing through his time with the Nationals organization. Kolko also reflects back with veteran player Nelson Cruz on his MLB career. Cruz racked up his 2,000 hit against the San Diego Padres on August 13. On this week of Nats Insider, Cruz shares what this accomplishment means to him and how “special” it is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko catches up with old friend, and former Nationals pitcher, Aaron Barrett. Aaron's journey to and through the big leagues is a remarkable one, worthy of this extended interview covering multiple injuries, multiple rehabs, and where Aaron gets the positive attitude that carried him and his family through it all to become a World Series champion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko is up with the big club and chatting with 3rd year shortstop Luis Garcia while also keeping touch with our minor league player development program, this time talking to the Nationals Director of Player Development, De Jon Watson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Cade Cavalli and Darren Baker to the show. Both Nationals prospects have been selected to the 2022 All-Star Futures Game in Los Angeles and talk to Dan about their development and goals for the rest of the 2022 season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko revisits Ryan Zimmerman Weekend and replays the best moments from Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Davey Martinez, Mike Rizzo, Mark Lerner and the man himself, Ryan Zimmerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko says hello to former Nationals pitcher and fan favorite Gio Gonzalez to discuss his arrival in DC, the influence of Ryan Zimmerman, and more. Dan also welcomes Joe Dillon, the minor league hitting coordinator for the Washington Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week host Dan Kolko welcomes 2019 World Series Champion Adam Eaton! Also joining the show is Randy Knorr, a long-time part of the Nationals organization and current minor league catching coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's show, host Dan Kolko welcomes a couple pitchers to the show: Triple-A pitching prospect Cole Henry, and Evan Lee, who recently made his major league debut. Dan also talks to the manager of the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, Mario Lisson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman. They talk life after baseball and what could be next long-term for number 11. Also joining the show this week is co-host of MLB Central and former Nat Mark DeRosa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Nats Insider Podcast, host Dan Kolko is back on the farm talking to coaches from the Fredericksburg Nationals. First up is head coach Jake Lowery, followed by former Nationals pitcher and current pitching coach in Fredericksburg, Joel Hanrahan. Dan also catches up with big league reliever Carl Edwards Jr. about his hot start to the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does the date May 23rd, 2019 ring a bell? This week host Dan Kolko welcomes larger-than-life contributor to the 2019 World Series run, Brian Dozier, to discuss the moment the Nats season turned around three years ago today and his favorite memories from that historic run through the World Series victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko continues his time in the Nationals farm system, this time with triple-A Rochester Red Wings. First up is manager Matt LeCroy and then Dan talks to Red Wings broadcaster Josh Whetzel. To wrap up the show, Dan heads back to the big leagues to talk to reliever Austin Voth about adjusting to new roles in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Johnny DiPuglia, Asst. General Manager and Senior VP of International Operations to discuss what Nats fans can expect from the current international prospects in the system. Dan also welcomes Nationals bench coach, Tim Bogar, to discuss the start of the 2022 season and the role he plays in the dugout and clubhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on the Nats Insider Podcast, host Dan Kolko starts down on the farm and ends up in a batting cage. First up is Fredericksburg Nationals broadcaster Joey Zanaboni, then Dan sits down with three Nats 2021 MLB Draft picks, Brady House, T.J. White and Daylen Lile. Dan then heads inside the cage with Nationals starting first baseman Josh Bell to talk about being a switch hitter at the pro level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Kolko gets to know one of the newest members of the Nats, designated hitter Nelson Cruz and has a chat with Opening Day starter Patrick Corbin. Plus, new director of player development, De Jon Watson, talks about the Nats farm system and some of the young prospects like Cade Cavalli and Brady House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5 Hour 3 1:40 Could Dan Snyder move the Commanders? 16:00 Lack of stadium funds could have Snyder on the move 30:30 Dan Kolko
Dan Kolko catches up with Sean Doolittle on his return to the Nationals and President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Nationals Manager Davey Martinez sit down with Dan with previews of the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wizards: react to Wes Unseld Jr. being the reported frontrunner to be the Wizards' next head coach...and react to Bradley Beal being ruled out for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics due to testing positive for COVID-19 Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington (predictably) not signing Brandon Scherff to a multi-year contract prior to the July 15 deadline Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington's offensive line Washington Football Team: examining Dexter Manley being back to being Washington's all-time sack king and more reveals from Pro Football Reference's new sack data for 1960-81 Washington Football Team: thoughts on Dwayne Haskins allegedly being a victim of domestic violence from his wife Guest: Nationals broadcaster Dan Kolko on the state of the Nats, including whether the lineup is good, what has gone wrong for Victor Robles and Patrick Corbin and why the Nats' defense has been such a pleasant surprise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and have decided to stay positive (as much as possible). We go through the Nats' team and highlight reasons to stay positive that the Nats will turn it around. We then address the situation the Nats' broadcast finds itself in with the revolving door of Dan Kolko, Grant Paulsen and Justin Maxwell filling in next to Bob Carpenter in the MASN booth. We also give our dream ideas for a broadcast booth as we tackle our twitter questions. Listen in! Check out HalfStHighHeat.com for more content! Check out the new Half Street High Heat store! http://tee.pub/lic/xPZiUO89Le4 #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High Heat! Support for this podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. MANSCAPED™offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Use our promo code HSHH20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping at www.manscaped.com for a limited time! Follow us on Twitter: HSHH - @HalfStHighHeat Ryan, Host - @ShackIsDead Amanda, Host - @AWhite7877 Nick, Host - @NationalsAce Monty, Editor - @OnThePodThrice OPT, Digital Media Coordinator - @OnePursuitTakes Tyler, Content Creator - @nonrosterinvite Writers: Matt - @HolleranMDH Cameron (CK) - @CKNaim58 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support
The Nats break out the long ball as they dismantle the Yankees 11-4. Plus, Nats Hitting Coach Kevin Long joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan talks about Kyle Schwarber's 2nd clutch Walk Off HR this season. We get to know one of the newest Nats relievers in Sam Clay. Grant Paulsen of 106.7's "Grant & Danny Show" gives his take on the club. We close it out with Mike Carney, the Acting Executive Vice-President of Business Operations for the Nationals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A quick interleague matchup in Dunedin, Fla., ends in a split between the Nats and Blue Jays. Bobby recaps the offensive outbursts in both games, while hearing Dan Kolko make his first home run call, Max Scherzer discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Josh Bell's homer and more! Stay tuned for preview of this weekend's home series against the Marlins. Blue Jays series Game 1 (1:21) Turner leadoff homer (2:42) Max on grand slam to Vladdy Jr. (4:39) Davey on Max’s outing (8:46) Game 2 (10:38) Harrison homer (11:49) Bell homer (12:30) Marlins preview (14:36)
Another edition of Nats Insider as Dan talks about the tough loss to Jacob deGrom and the Mets. One of the new guys, first baseman Josh Bell joins the show as he talks about his Book Club! One of the radio voices of the Nationals, Dave Jageler breakdowns what we have seen thru the first 15 games and what can we expect moving forward. We close out the show as we preview the upcoming games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nationals get a wild win as Max Scherzer makes history and Kyle Schwarber delivered his 1st big hit as a National. Second Baseman, Josh Harrison joins Dan as he's red hot at the plate and discusses being a starter again. The wife of Max Scherzer, Erica checks in to talk about the Human Rescue Alliance. Jonathan Stahl, the Nationals Vice President of Experience and Hospitality, ends the show as more fans are welcomed to Nats Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this edition of Nats Insider, Dan talks about the latest news that DC will allow more fans at Nats Park on their next homestand. Outfielder Andrew Stevenson joins the show as he cracked the Opening Day roster. The CEO of Washington Nationals Philanthropies, Tal Alter checks in. Lastly, F. P. Santangelo of MASN closes out the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the top of the show Dan is joined by Jen Giglio (Nationals Senior Vice President and CCO) to discuss the latest on the Nats COVID tests. Shortstop Trea Turner talks about his game and becoming a veteran leader. Radio voice Charlie Slowes previews the season and how will this latest COVID postponement affect the team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Less than a week before Opening Day and Dan Kolko has your Nats fix here. Listen to manager Davey Martinez, Jen Giglio (Nationals Senior Vice President and CCO) to discuss fans coming back. Lastly, Jonathan Stahl, Nationals Vice President of Experience & Hospitality talks about concessions at Nats Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Segment 1- Welcome Back Dan Kolko for another season of Nats Insider. Also, welcoming the fans as a small capacity with enter Nats Park this season. Segment 2- Nats GM Mike Rizzo. Segment 3- Ryan Brinnger (Vice President of Ticket Sales & Membership Services). Segment 4- Scott Fear (Vice President of Public Safety & Security for the Nationals). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marty Conway and Nestor take a deep dive on the future of MASN and Orioles and Nats
The final Nats Insider of 2020 is here and Dan Kolko has a special episode. The manager himself, Davey Martinez has a 1 on 1 conversation with Dan. MASN TV commentators for the Nats, Bob Carperter and F.P Santangelo breakdown what it was like calling road games from Nats Park. Jake Burns gives us the lowdown of the upcoming events during this off-season as we look ahead to Spring Training. We wrap up the show with a special season recap. See you next season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Kolko discusses the extension of manager Davey Martinez. Nats outfielder Juan Soto joins the show. He talks about how he keeps his energy up during the pandemic life, pitchers walking him, and at one time... he was a pitcher? Former Nats infielder Danny Espinosa checks in to let us know what he's up to. Tal Alter, the CEO of Nationals Philanthropies closes the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Kolko has you covered for Nats Insider as the season is close to ending. The Nats have a gauntlet of double-headers coming up. Adam Eaton suffered an injury that will end his season. Is this the last of him in a Nationals uniform? Former National and retired 1st baseman, Adam LaRoche joins the show. He reminiscences about his time with the club and how excited he was when he watched the team win the World Series. Jake Burns closes the show to talk about the upcoming events as the final week of the season is upon us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Kolko has your weekly Nats Insider. GM Mike Rizzo had his contract extended, we hear from his press conference. Relief pitcher Sean Doolittle suffered an oblique injury a couple days ago, but we hear from him about his nomination for the Roberto Clemente award. Former National and current analyst for MLB Central on MLB Network talks about his time with the club in 2012 and why are the Nationals struggling this season? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Mike Rizzo is already looking to extend a few Nationals after signing his own contract extension. Bobby and Amy discuss Rizzo’s work in D.C. and what more needs to be done. Plus, Dan Kolko joins the show to talk about Rizzo's deal, Trea Turner, Ryan Zimmerman and more (40:45)!
Dan Kolko with another packed edition of Nats Insider. It's been a tough week for the Nats despite the fact that Trea Turner and Juan Soto have been hot at the plate. Speaking of Turner, he joins Dan to talk about his season and how odd it is to play in 2020. F.P Santangelo of MASN gives his thoughts on the struggling ball club. Jake Burns as always closes the show for his weekly upcoming events. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Dan Kolko has a packed edition of Nats Insider! We open the show talking about social injustice as we listen to Bo Porter from Nats Xtra on MASN. Yesterday was Jackie Robinson day, we hear from his daughter Sharon, on the the impact he made and the legacy he left. Nats 1st baseman Ryan Zimmerman joins the show to talk about what he's been up to since he opted out before the restart of the season. Executive Vice-President of Business Operations Jake Burns talks a plethora of things including a special announcement about Nats Radio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Dan Kolko has your weekly Saturday Nats Insider. Kevin Frandsen, former Nats player from 2014 and current Phillies radio analyst reminisces about his time with Washington. Dan asks him what’s going on with the Phillies and what it’s like covering Bryce Harper. Bo Porter, Dan’s partner for Nats Xtra on MASN gives us his perspective on this year’s team. Jake Burns Executive Vice-President of Business Operations closes the show out to give us the upcoming events. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
A busy edition of Nats Insider as Dan Kolko talks about the key injuries to Starlin Castro and Stephen Strasburg Friday night. Also some big league debuts for guys like Seth Romero, Dakota Bacus, and Luis Garcia. We're joined by new reliever this season Kyle Finnegan as he talks about his journey to make it to the big leagues. Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues and we talk about that with Sean Gibson, Bob Kendrick, and Justin Maxwell. CEO of Nationals Philanthropies Tal Alter to wrap up the show. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Thru 10 games the Nats have had struggles because of an inconsistent schedule. Dan Kolko gives a different perspective as he gives the positives during this stretch. Former National Denard Span who patrolled center-field joins the show to share his best moment with the team and the retirement life. Brian Dozier of the New York Mets who won a championship with Washington last season, chats with Dan about what it took to win it all and what he'll remember most of the 2019 World Champions. Jake Burns and Gregory McCarthy end the show. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Nationals have had a busy week on and off the field. Their opponent for the weekend, the Miami Marlins, had an outbreak of COVID-19 postponing this series and others. What's the latest on Juan Soto? Recapping the "home & home" series with the Blue Jays at Nats Park. Bench coach Tim Bogar joins the show to talk about the first couple of weeks. Executive Vice-President of Business Operations Jake Burns unites again to preview upcoming events. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
A recap of the weekend's action and much more. Dan Kolko stops by. It's fun.
It's week 2 of Nats Insider as Dan Kolko has a stacked show for you. Dan reacts to the news that Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. It was a bittersweet Opening Night as baseball returned but unfortunately the Nats lose in a rain shorten game 4-1 to the Yankees. Closer Sean Doolittle joins the show in Segment 2 followed by hitting coach Kevin Long in Segment 3. We close the show with Executive Vice-President of Business Operations Jake Burns. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The tables are turned as Cakes quizzes Danny on some music. The theme…bands that Cakes saw live. Dan Kolko of MASN talks about the Nats documentary and the improbable run from 19-31 to World Series champions! Barstool Nate checks in at the end of the show to rip Danny on some rock bands.
The Nats are heating up in June. Will it be enough to get them back in the NL East race? Plus, Dan Kolko gets "Caught In A Pickle," and social media managers Olivia and Hannah debut "Like, Retweet, Block."
Dan Kolko stops by to talk about his new role on Nats Xtra, Washington's pre and postgame show on MASN.
Dan Kolko stops by to talk about his new role on Nats Xtra, Washington's pre and postgame show on MASN.
Dan Kolko joins the podcast to talk about his career and MASN and journey to the sidelines.
LEADING OFF (6:05) - After a long winter, Between Innings with Dan Kolko is back for another season. With spring training in full swing, Dan and producer John Harvey discuss all that happened in the offseason for the Nats, as far as arrivals, departures, and what roster spots are still up for grabs. INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE (27:25) - Dan sits down with the Nats’ new skipper, Davey Martinez. Davey lets us know how his first camp is going, some early impressions of the 2018 Nationals and whether or not we can expect any more animals to make an appearance at Nats camp in West Palm Beach. SPRING TRAINING TAKEAWAYS (31:30) - Dan and John break down some early takeaways from Nats camp. How will each coach impact the club? Which players are impressing in the Sunshine State? How has third base coach Bob Henley’s role expanded under his new manager? IS THIS OK? (43:20) - Back by popular demand, Dan poses a question involving gummy bears, vitamins and children. Dan relates to all three. STORIES FROM THE ROAD – OFFSEASON ADDITION (50:40) - A story from Dan and John’s recent golf trip to Alabama gave Dan, what he thinks, is a brilliant made-for-TV idea. OVER/UNDER (55:50) - With the 2018 season on the horizon, John poses some over/under questions to Dan. Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper, Adam Eaton are all discussed.
Rich Aurilia joins the podcast to talk about baseball brawls, Buster Posey's role, clubhouse chemistry and more. Then, Nationals sideline reporter Dan Kolko discusses the other side of the fight, what Bryce Harper is really like, and this loaded Nationals lineup.
Dan Kolko (on-field reporter) and Chip Winfield (producer) join the podcast to talk about their roles with MASN
Sometimes the baseball players we love make bad decisions, which can run the gamut from poor choices in bleaching to falling off their dirtbikes *cough* MadBum *cough*. Obviously, we talk about all the ways those bad decisions can manifest, with side paths into new baby Strasburgs, the return of the Zach Duke update (this time in PSA form), and, inexplicably, Veggie Tales? Also, the Mets are pretty broken, Gio is killing it (best Nats ERA, and probably most consistent!), Bryce Harper is not Fievel, and Dan Kolko might get subsumed into Jayson Werth's beard. All alternate titles for this episode involved nipples; be thankful that there is resistance to the podcasttatorship. Episode 16 - A Roster Move To The Knee
Between Innings with Dan Kolko kicks off with its first episode. Leading Off (4:00) - Dan discusses how Blake Treinen is off and running as the Nats' newly minted closer. And just what could 2017 do for Dusty Baker and his baseball legacy? Inside the Clubhouse (17:12) - Trea Turner sits down with Dan to talk speed, speed and more speed. Where does it come from? How did he turn it into a major league weapon? Plus rapid fire fun to cap it off. From the Bleachers (30:01) - Dan answers questions from Nats fans on the depth of the Nats' starting rotation and whether or not "Kolko in a Kayak" will ever actually happen. Story From the Road (42:10) - Producer John Harvey enlightens the listeners on a time when Kolko couldn't make it through a charter fishing trip. On-Deck (46:10) - Dan and John each pick their storyline to watch during the first couple weeks of the 2017 season. Dan eyes up what Ryan Zimmerman will do in April and John focuses on how the bullpen will fall into form.
A quick preview of what's to come on Between Innings with Dan Kolko. It all starts tomorrow, April 4, with the first full episode!
In this episode Leslie discovers Paul has revealed her inner thoughts about Dan Kolko's ties, the Nats series winning streak continues, Harper and Scherzer are hot, Paul rants about Wilmer Difo and tries to Kill the Save, pitchers hitting 8th is examined, and Leslie talks about Josh Hamilton....again.