Podcast appearances and mentions of Hunter Harvey

Hunter Harvey injury + The Royals haven't given Erceg a shot in the 9th full 513 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:20:28 +0000 peXOIKs9sR7xlkfJ4TaHO9ZjfYwAGDDN Cody & Gold #mlb,#kansas city royals,society & culture Hunter Harvey injury + The Royals haven't given Erceg a shot in the 9th Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 610 Sports Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

The Royals added three arms and a bat before the Trade Deadline. Did they get it right? Will it be enough to make the playoffs? Which trade makes the biggest impact?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals trades for Lucas Erceg, Paul Dejong, Michael Lorenzen and Hunter Harvey. Plus...- Playoff Optimism Meter.- Putting Bobby Witt's incredible July into perspective.- Freddy Fermin to the leadoff spot?- How the AL contenders schedules shape up.- The week ahead for the Royals.

Cody & Gold recap the weekend from the Royals, focusing on newly acquired pitcher Hunter Harvey and some early hiccups in Blue.

New Day rolls into the 3rd hour getting the weekend weather forecast from KSHB 41's Jeff Penner.  Next SSJ talks with former MLB Catcher Mike Macfarlane who joins the show for his weekly segment.  Mike talks about all the activities around the All-Star break including Bobby Witt Jr.'s performance at the Home Run Derby plus the impact the four Royals All-Star's impact on the AL winning the game.  He also shares his thoughts on the MLB Draft and Royals 1st Round Pick plus talks about the team acquiring reliever Hunter Harvey and what is in store for the ball club as they make a run at the playoffs in the 2nd half of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven starts the 2nd Hour off by talking to weekly guest MLB Insider Buster Olney of ESPN.  The guys go over the biggest headlines in baseball and talk about the amazing performance Bobby Witt Jr. had in the Home Run Derby and the four Royals playing in the AL All-Star win.  Also Buster gives his thoughts on the Royals in the 2nd half and their trade they made last week for Hunter Harvey.  Then SSJ is joined by Missouri Head Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz to talk about the upcoming season for the Tigers with preseason camp right around the corner after and SEC Media Days earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Royals players contributed to the American League's 5-3 victory over the National League in baseball's 94th All-Star Game played in Arlington, Tex. Starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo each pitched a scoreless inning and they took the field with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and catcher Salvador Perez. On SportsBeat KC, the Star's sports podcast, Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson discusses the Royals' performance in the midsummer classic and what lies ahead for the team that has played beyond expectations so far this season. We discuss the recent draft and first-round pick, Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone, the trade that brought Washington Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey to Kansas City and how the bullpen may be reshaped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 679, Bubba (@bdentrek) will be joined by Ben Tidd (@BreakingBen_T) to recap the Week 17 FAAB, first-half all-stars post ADP 200, and more. Some Players Discussed- Rece Hinds Lawrence Butler Luis L. Ortiz AJ Puk Hunter Harvey Matt Walner Eugenio Suarez Juan Yepez Angel Martinez Many More

In hour number of two of New Day former MLB pitcher Mike Boddicker joins the show in studio.  Mike talks about the MLB All-Star game and the four Royals who got their chance to participate key roles in the AL win last night.  He also talks about Bobby Witt Jr.'s phenomenal performance in the Home Run Derby and the big trade the Royals made before the break acquiring Hunter Harvey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last hour of the show Steven and Nate talk with Royals Sr. Vice President, Major League Operations/Assistant GM Scott Sharp about the Royals.  Scott talks about all the activities around the All-Star break including Bobby Witt Jr.'s performance at the Home Run Derby plus the impact the four Royals All-Star's impact on the AL winning the game.  He also shares his thoughts on the MLB Draft and Royals 1st Round Pick plus talks about the team acquiring reliever Hunter Harvey and what is in store for the ball club as they make a run at the playoffs in the 2nd half of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss MLBTR's recent list of the top 50 deadline trade candidates, Kansas City jumping the market to acquire reliever Hunter Harvey from the Nationals, the Rays trading Phil Maton to the Mets, how internal options could lead the Rays to deal more of their current players and why the Mets might make even more acquisitions. Listener question topics include how the Cubs are stuck  between contending and selling, if the Tigers have played themselves back into the mix, and how much the White Sox will speed up their contention timeline with the deadline deals they're expected to make. 

Right-hander Hunter Harvey has been the most impactful relief pitcher to change teams so far this trade season. Ely Sussman explains why the Miami Marlins should expect an even stronger return if they decide to move A.J. Puk. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance through high school, assistance with essays and applications, and choosing the right college. Visit them today at mptcollegeconsulting.com to learn more about their services and schedule a free consultation. Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we begin by previewing, and making our picks for the 2024 HR Derby, and All-Star game in Texas. From there, we discuss Travis Bazzana making history as the first second baseman, and first Australian player to go #1 Overall in the MLB Draft, Whit Merrifield's release by the Phillies, the Blue Jays beginning to use waivers, Bobby Miller's demotion, Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey being moved, the Dodgers pitching taking further injury hits, and the craziest players to have signed $100 million contracts in baseball.

In the second hour former Royals pitcher Jaime Bluma joined the guys in studio as he does every Tuesday during the baseball season.  Bluma talks about the amazing night Bobby Witt Jr. had in the Home Run Derby.  Then the guys discuss the trade the Royals made for Hunter Harvey and the first round draft pick Jac Caglianone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close out the show in Hour 4 with Steven talking Royals with Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Anne talks about the great night Bobby Witt Jr. had in the Home Run Derby.  Then she breaks down the Royals MLB Draft so far and discusses the trade the Royals made for pitcher Hunter Harvey.    Next Jack Johnson joins SSJ live from Arlington, TX where he covered the Home Run Derby last night and previews tonight's All-Star game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Best 30 for 30s How about that HR Derby?!

Guest: Commanders Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post with a preview of 2024 Commanders Training Camp, including an outlook for each position group on offense and defense in terms of the roster and/or depth chart Nationals: reaction to a new era of Nats drafting beginning with their three selections over the first 44 picks in the 2024 MLB draft...discussion of - and high praise for - the Nats' trade of reliever Hunter Harvey...and analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers Orioles: thoughts on the O's taking two standout ACC players with the team's first two picks in the 2024 MLB Draft...and a breakdown of the O's losing two of three games to the New York Yankees in a battle of the top two teams in the American League East Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats lost 9-3 in Milwaukee on Sunday for their final game headed into the All-Star break. Mark (From American Family Field) & Al examine Jake Irvin's second consecutive bad start. Irvin threw a shutout on July 4th, but has not pitched well since being snubbed for the All-Star Game. Irvin only lasted four innings and allowed six earned runs in the process. (13:00) Eduardo Salazar was impressive in his first outing from the Nationals 'Pen. Will he take over Hunter Harvey's spot for the rest of the season? (17:00) Juan Yepez was the only member of the lineup with multiple hits and also swiped a bag. Al poses the question - is Meneses' replacement the next Meneses? Yepez has a ten game hitting streak since coming from AAA-Rochester. (20:00) James Wood had a RBI single in the loss. Wood only has two extra base hits since being called up and they came in the same game, which was a rout of the Cardinals. (25:00) There is expected to be an update this week on Josiah Gray. He has been shutdown ever since experiencing elbow discomfort. If Gray gets Tommy John Surgery, then he might not return to the mound until 2026. (32:00) Tim Shovers recaps the three Nationals Draft picks from Sunday night. Washington selected Wake Forest SS Seaver King at #10 overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats traded reliever Hunter Harvey, and Danny LOVES the move. 

(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years(5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts' speedy return from injury(17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto(29:10) – Top Waiver Wire Targets: Rece Hinds, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia, Matt Wallner, Juan Yepez, Angel Martinez, Eugenio Suarez, Ben Joyce(48:00) – 1st Half Debrief: Biggest pleasant surprises and disappointments this season

Ryan Clary, of the Locked on Nationals podcast, joined The Drive to give a breakdown of the Royals newest reliever, Hunter Harvey.

In the 3rd hour of show the guys are joined in by former Major League pitcher and Kansas City native Scott Carroll.  Scott talks about the Royals big trade they made over the weekend for Hunter Harvey and the series they lost to the Red Sox going into the All-Star break.  They also discuss Bobby Witt Jr. playing in the Home Run Derby tonight and the All-Star game this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven and Todd continue into Hour 2 talking more Royals Baseball and the Royals 1st Round Draft pick Jac Caglianone our of Florida.  They play sound from Jac and also from the Royals front office.  They also discuss the trade the Royals made over the weekend to acquire Hunter Harvey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nats overcame an early five run deficit to win 6-5 on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. Mark (Live from Wisconsin) & Al have a busy day of news to sort through as a trade was made after the game, but begin with CJ Abrams' Go Ahead 2 run HR in the top of the 9th. It was a no doubt home run and it came when the Nationals were trailing by a run. (08:30) Luis Garcia Jr. came off the bench to homer, single, and score the tying run on Saturday. Garcia has hit four homers in his past nine games; giving him a career high 11 on the season. (19:00) Mitchell Parker had a terrible start as he allowed five runs in less than an inning of work. The bullpen though picked up the slack big time as five pitchers combined to throw over eight scoreless frames. (24:00) Following the victory, Hunter Harvey was traded to Kansas City in exchange for third base prospect Cayden Wallace and the #39 overall pick in this weekend's MLB Dradt. The hosts explain why this move was a very savvy one by Mike Rizzo. (31:00) A look at what the organizational hierarchy is at 3B after the Wallace acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 133, BONUS SEGMENT -- The Nationals have struck their first trade of what is expected to be many more as the team announced on Saturday that RHP Hunter Harvey has been traded to the Kansas City Royals for Third Baseman Prospect Cayden Wallace (#2 in Royals System) and the 39th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft (A Competitive Balance Pick). Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer and Producer Darris breakdown everything you need to know about this trade, plus provide a quick recap of Saturday's thrilling comeback by CJ Abrams and the Nats in Milwaukee, and performances by Dylan Crews & Brady House from the Futures Game festivities in Texas. 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

The Washington Nationals made an impressive comeback against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning the game despite a 5-0 deficit. However, the victory was overshadowed by the trade of set-up reliever Hunter Harvey to the Kansas City Royals. In exchange for Harvey, the Nationals acquired third baseman Cayden Wallace, along with a competitive balance draft pick and slot money. Wallace, a highly-regarded prospect, recently suffered an oblique injury and a fractured rib. The trade has also increased the Nationals' draft selections for the upcoming draft. The departure of Harvey will impact the team's payroll and bullpen, leading to speculation about potential future trades and roster adjustments.

The Washington Nationals made an impressive comeback against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning the game despite a 5-0 deficit. However, the victory was overshadowed by the trade of set-up reliever Hunter Harvey to the Kansas City Royals. In exchange for Harvey, the Nationals acquired third baseman Cayden Wallace, along with a competitive balance draft pick and slot money. Wallace, a highly-regarded prospect, recently suffered an oblique injury and a fractured rib. The trade has also increased the Nationals' draft selections for the upcoming draft. The departure of Harvey will impact the team's payroll and bullpen, leading to speculation about potential future trades and roster adjustments.

The Nats overcame a 5-0 deficit to beat the Mets 7-5 on Wednesday evening to end their three game skid. Al & Tim begin with Luis Garcia Jr., who slugged a pair of homers in the victory. Garcia hit a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 6th and then added insurance in the bottom of the 8th with a Solo shot. He has nine homers so far this season, already equaling his career high. (07:00) James Wood's first career RBI put the Nationals ahead for good in the bottom of the 7th. He immediately followed it up with a stolen base. (15:00) Riley Adams is back in D.C. and fellow catcher Drew Millas was optioned back to Rochester. This comes after the two swapped roster spots a month ago and Adams was expected to work at 1B while in AAA. (21:00) Mitchell Parker gave up the most runs of any outing so far and a trio of homers in the process, but did make through six innings. (25:00) Hunter Harvey pitched for the third straight day and recorded a crucial strikeout of J.D. Martinez to preserve the lead. Kyle Finnegan took over in the 9th and notched his 23rd save of the season, the second most in the NL. (35:00) The Nats will continue their July 4th tradition on Thursday by hosting an 11:05AM game. Jake Irvin will take the mound as Washington looks for the series split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson review the debut of James Wood, and review the top performers for the month of June. Is Gavin Stone for real? How about Jarren Duran? What are you doing with Garrett Crochet if you were smart enough to draft him in the first place? --- 00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - Reviewing the debut of James Wood. 03:45 - Remember when everyone said that Hunter Harvey was much better than Kyle Finnegan? The ebbs and flows of relievers….. 04:30 - Christian Scott will start on Wednesday and Kodei Senga is scheduled for a rehab start. 05:00 - J.D. Martinez homered. He has quietly been very good this season. One of the few guys who signed late and didn't suffer…… 07:30 - Marte/Kjerstad 13:30 - Flaherty/Mize/Carpenter 17:45 - J-Rod batting 7th 27:45 - After looking at the worst June performers last week, let's assess some players who were surprisingly effective during June. Can they keep it up? Are some of them sell-high candidates? 28:45 - The following pitchers had a June ERA under 2.00: 29:00 - George Kirby 30:55 - Logan Gilbert 32:15 - Gavin Stone. 34:00 - Others: Christopher Sanchez, Garrett Crochet, Chris Bassitt 35:00 - The following pitchers had 40+ strikeouts in June:  35:45 - Garrett Crochet 40:45 - Taj Bradley 42:30 - Tanner Bibee 43:45 - Others: Cole Ragans, Sonny Gray, Tyler Glasnow, Michael King, Chris Sale, Paul Skenes. 45:05 - The following players who among the 16 who had a June OPS over 1.000:  45:35 - CJ Abrams 49:40 - Others: Ketel Marte, Jarren Duran, Jonathan India, Carlos Correa, Brandon Nimmo. 52:45 - The following players had 10+ steals in June:  53:05 - David Hamilton, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Christian Yelich. 57:30 - The following players hit 10+ homers in June:  58:00 - Anthony Santander, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge. --- Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday night ended eerily similar to Monday as the Mets offense teed off against the Nats bullpen in the top of the 10th. Mark & Al meet after the 7-2 loss to discuss New York scoring five runs off of Robert Garcia in extra innings. Hunter Harvey struggled again as he allowed the tying run in the top of the 8th. (16:00) DJ Herz had a solid outing as he had ten strikeouts and didn't issue any walks. Herz has made six starts since being called up and two of them have reached the double digit strikeout plateau. (21:00) James Wood went 0 for 3 and drew a walk in his second game with Washington. Wood was caught stealing at a costly time in the bottom of the 9th when the game was tied. Wood only so far has faced lefties and that will change on Wednesday evening (Christian Scott). (27:00) CJ Abrams was picked off for the 9th time this season. (30:00) Josiah Gray's rehab has been shut down due to elbow discomfort and is expected to have a new MRI this month. Gray has been on the IL since early April and has only made a pair of starts this season. Hear Mark explain why "the red flags are all over the place" in terms of Gray potentially having to get surgery. (33:00) Cade Cavalli has been sick with the flu and that is why his rehab has also been put on pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Wood made his MLB debut, and that got Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) and Chris Welsh (@IsItTheWelsh) thinking about the 2022 Juan Soto trade. Hunter Brown might be the Buy Low of the year, and a pair of Mets youngsters highlight the best adds on the waiver wire as Joe and Welsh bring you the news, injuries, best bets of the day and more! Intro 0:00:00 James Wood Debut - 0:02:17 Mackenzie Gore 0:02:56 Revisiting the Juan Soto trade 0:03:03 Hunter Brown - 0:07:41 Carlos Rodon - 0:08:46 Pete Alonso - 0:10:17 Garrett Crochet - 0:11:07 Rookie Lookie: Tyler Black, Coby Mayo, Ky Bush, Marcelo Mayer - 0:11:56 Waiver Wire: 0:15:45 Christian Scott - 0:15:48 Mark Vientos - 0:16:34 Heston Kjerstad - 0:18:36 Landon Knack - 0:19:04 DL Hall - 0:20:54 3 Up: Brenton Doyle, J.D. Martinez, and David Peterson - 0:22:20 3 Down: Bryse Wilson, Hunter Harvey, Daulton Varsho - 0:22:30 Injury Update - 0:22:49 MLB Best Bets - 0:24:53 HR Board and HR Calls - 0:30:18 Outro - 0:32:03 Sponsors:

James Wood made his much anticipated debut on Monday night as the Nats lost to the Mets 9-7 in ten innings in D.C.. Mark & Al start with Wood who singled, reached on an error, and drew a walk in the affair. Wood was slotted sixth in the lineup and played in LF in his first MLB game. (14:30) The offense totaled 11 hits and almost staged a major comeback in the bottom of the 10th. Following the six run Mets 10th, the Nationals scored four runs and had the go ahead run at the plate. (20:00) It was not a good night for the bullpen, but an especially bad appearance for Hunter Harvey as he gave up five runs in the top of the 10th. Harvey's ERA is now 4.24, much worse than when it was 2.68 on June 19th. The hosts express concern with Harvey's recent performance this summer. (28:00) MacKenzie Gore brought a shutout into the 6th and struck out eight Mets. Gore was lifted in that frame because of a very high pitch count and Al puts in perspective just how much of a continued issue that stat is for the lefty. (31:00) A discussion on the attendance figure of 26,719. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats routed the Rays 8-1 on Saturday afternoon to snap their four game losing streak. Mark (From Tropicana Field) & Al convene after Jake Irvin bolstered his All-Star credentials by only allowing one hit in six innings of work. Irvin made six starts in June and gave up more than two runs in only one of those outings. (10:00) Despite the big lead, both Hunter Harvey and Kyle Finnegan threw an inning on Saturday. The hosts note this as the team will not have an off-day until the All Star Break begins on July 15th. (13:30) The offense collected thirteen hits and broke the game open with a six run top of the 7th. CJ Abrams homered and Al points out that his June is even better than his scorching April. Luis Garcia had a trio of hits and reached base four times in the victory. (25:00) Josiah Gray is pitching in Rochester on Sunday as opposed to rejoining the Nationals. Why does he need at least one more outing in the minors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats lost 7-6 on Monday night in San Diego after Hunter Harvey allowed four runs in the bottom of the 10th. Al & Tim start with Harvey's blown save as he could not hold onto the 6-3 lead that he inherited. A win would have put Washington at .500 on the season, but they instead fall to 38-40. (08:00) The Nationals had five extra base hits, four doubles and Nick Senzel's 2 run HR in the top of the 10th. CJ Abrams and Joey Meneses each had a trio of hits and prior to extras Meneses drove in all the team's runs. (15:00) Patrick Corbin overcame a tough 2nd inning to last seven innings on Monday. It is performances like this one that complicate the situation in the rotation once Josiah Gray returns. Who wins out between Corbin and DJ Herz? (23:00) Harold Ramirez, recently picked up from waivers, is now on the major league roster and Trey Lipscomb was sent back to AAA. Lipscomb has now been optioned to Rochester three times this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 125, FULL SHOW -- The 2024 Nationals score another series win on the road despite a disappointing loss in the series finale out in Detroit. As the team continues its turbulent ways, Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer try to figure out if the Nationals can find ways to preserve the likes of Hunter Harvey & Kyle Finnegan by making a key subtraction in the bullpen and assess if trade deadline moves are still in play for several players across the Major League roster; After a stretch of struggles over the last couple of weeks, Nats Top 3B prospect Brady House is back to showing off some of his power. Meanwhile, the 2023 2nd overall pick Dylan Crews is finding consistency at the Double-A level. Is he due for a promotion to Triple-A soon? Grant & Tobi highlight some of the best of the last week in the Minor League system; Grant & Tobi are joined by Producer Darris to dip into some of the leftover questions from our Mailbag episode. Plus, a quick look ahead to the weekend series versus Miami, and some love for another developing arm in the Nationals Minor League system. 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

Episode 125, Segment 1 -- The 2024 Nationals score another series win on the road despite a disappointing loss in the series finale out in Detroit. As the team continues its turbulent ways, Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer try to figure out if the Nationals can find ways to preserve the likes of Hunter Harvey & Kyle Finnegan by making a key subtraction in the bullpen, and assess if trade deadline moves are still in play for several players across the Major League roster. 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

The Nats won 5-4 in ten innings on Tuesday night in Detroit for their fourth consecutive victory. Mark (From Comerica Park) & Al begin with the clutch bullpen effort that combined for over five innings of shutout work. Hunter Harvey and Kyle Finnegan were responsible for the final nine outs. (06:30) Mitchell Parker might have had his worst start yet as he was removed in the 5th inning. Parker did himself no favors as he committed a simple error that precipitated four unearned Tigers runs. Emblematic of Parker's difficult start was that his first "swing & miss" pitch did not come until the 4th inning. (15:00) It was a quirky night for the offense as they scored five runs off just five hits, but went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position. CJ Abrams tripled and then scored on a foul ball for a sacrifice fly, one of two sacrifice flies that Lane Thomas had on Tuesday night. (19:00) Joey Gallo left the game early due to hurting his left hamstring. There is a good chance that he lands on the IL and an infielder might be called up from AAA-Rochester to take his roster spot. (24:00) Joey Meneses has quietly not been in the lineup a lot lately and only started in three games during the homestand. Al points out his lower usage as the team figures out what to do with the Gallo injury at 1B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the Braves 2-1 on Friday to end their four game losing streak. Al & Tim recap Jake Irvin's six shutout innings that came on 96 pitches. Irvin's ERA is at 3.12 and he has put himself into contention to make next month's All Star game. (10:00) The bullpen held onto the lead despite a few sloppy mistakes late in the game. Hunter Harvey returned to the mound just one day after giving up a trio of runs against Atlanta. Kyle Finnegan notched his 17th save of the season, which ranks fourth in MLB. Nick Senzel helped turn a pivotal double play to keep the lead intact for Finnegan in the final frame. (17:00) Both of the Nationals runs came in the bottom of the 4th and it was propelled by the running game. That element was prevalent for Washington early in the season, but has tapered off in the past month, as evidenced by CJ Abrams getting his first stolen base on Friday night since May 4th. (25:00) A wide angle lens view of the season so far that leads an examination of Keibert Ruiz's contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats scored first but ultimately fell 5-2 on Thursday night vs. the visiting Braves for their fourth straight defeat. Mark & Al have another mediocre showing from the offense to parse through as the only production came from Back to Back homers in the bottom of the 6th (CJ Abrams & Lane Thomas). Jesse Winker was the only member of the lineup to come through with multiple hits as the team collected just six in total. (09:00) Jacob Young made a great sliding catch in the middle of the game. It was additionally noteworthy as Victor Robles dropped a routine fly ball in his second game with the Mariners on Thursday. (14:00) Mitchell Parker was facing Atlanta for the second time this summer and had a no hitter going until the top of the 6th. Parker then gave up a pair of runs after Adam Duvall homered off of him to tie the game in the 7th. Parker has made ten starts so far this year and has not allowed more than three runs in any outing. (19:00) The game was tied 2-2 after entering the top of the 8th and Hunter Harvey had a rare bad outing that let the Braves pull away. It is the first appearance that Harvey allowed multiple runs in since April 23rd. (24:00) How much heat is there now on hitting coach Darnell Coles? The organization has not made a mid season change in that role since July of 2013 when Rick Eckstein was removed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats won 3-1 on Thursday night to take three out of four games this week in Atlanta. Al & Tim begin with what has become a familiar starting point for this podcast.... solid team pitching. Trevor Williams earned the victory as he lasted into the 6th and four relievers combined for a scoreless effort. The final six outs were recorded by the dynamic duo of Hunter Harvey & Kyle Finnegan. (17:00) Joey Meneses had the hit of the night with a two run double in the top of the 3rd and came through with five hits during this series. Meneses is hitting .246 this month, which is much better than his April (.200). (20:00) Jacob Young reached base multiple times and also stole his 17th base of the season. Young's speed created a lot of havoc on Thursday and led to a Braves throwing error. (26:30) We read a pair of listener submitted email questions. Send us yours to natschatpodcast@gmail.com. (33:00) As Josh Gibson's stats are very much in the sports news this week, we play a segment from our podcast's interview with Bob Kendrick in June of 2021 about Gibson. Kendrick is the President of the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame in Kansas City, MO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the Braves 7-2 on Wednesday night to move to 25-29 on the season, putting them on pace for 75 victories this season. Mark & Al have another solid starting pitching performance to discuss as MacKenzie Gore earned the win and did not issue a walk along the way. Gore's ERA so far this season is 2.91 through 11 starts. (14:00) The bullpen threw nearly four innings, but didn't need to use Kyle Finnegan. Hunter Harvey recorded four outs and pushed his WHIP down to 0.92. (17:00) Lane Thomas had a big game as he hit a 3 run HR, doubled, singled, stole a pair of bases, and drew a walk. (24:30) Joey Gallo was in the news on Wednesday and also had a bunt single in the top of the 8th. (https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/28/hayden-hopkins-expecting-child-mlb-player-joey-gallo-not-mark-davis/) (28:30) Major League Baseball has officially elevated Negro League statistics and the legendary Josh Gibson now owns multiple major records in baseball history. Gibson played a portion of his career in Washington D.C. while with Homestead Grays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats opened the road trip with an 8-4 Memorial Day victory in Atlanta. Al & Tim have a crowded box score to sort through as the team collected fifteen hits and six Nationals had a multi hit afternoon. Lane Thomas was one of them as he had a pair of hits in his first game since returning from the IL. Thomas had been out since April 24th due to a sprained left MCL. (07:00) Keibert Ruiz had multiple hits for the fourth consecutive game and his batting average has shot up by 53 points since Friday afternoon (.210). (11:00) Victor Robles was the odd man out after the return of Thomas. Robles was DFA'd and the man that was chosen over him (Jacob Young) had a trio of hits in the win. What exactly went wrong for Robles? (21:00) Mitchell Parker had a shutout going until the bottom of the 7th. The hosts make the argument that he has been the most pleasant surprise so far in 2024. (27:30) Derek Law was the only reliever to struggle, but did induce a rally ending double play in the bottom of the 7th. The final six outs were recorded by the dynamic duo of Hunter Harvey & Kyle Finnegan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat visiting Seattle 6-1 on Friday evening to open the three game series. Al & Tim begin with MacKenzie Gore who lasted seven frames for just the 2nd time in his career. Gore struck out eight Mariners and did so on just 98 pitches. He might be on the way to an All Star season as we approach Memorial Day. (09:00) Hunter Harvey and Dylan Floro each threw scoreless innings to preserve the victory for Washington. Is this the best early season bullpen in team history? (14:00) The offense came through with three home runs in the win. Luis Garcia Jr. hit a 3 run HR, Keibert Ruiz went deep for the third time this season, and Eddie Rosario's solo homer came at the expense of former Nats pitcher Austin Voth. (26:00) James Wood was pulled in the middle of AAA-Rochester's game on Thursday and it fueled tons of speculation on social media. It turns out it was due to due to right hamstring tightness and Wood was not in the lineup on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the Blue Jays 11-8 in a wild affair to capture the weekend series on a Sunday afternoon in Navy Yard after trailing 6-1 early in the game. Mark & Al have a lot to get to, but begin with Luis Garcia who had three crucial hits and knocked in four runs. Garcia homered twice in the series and is now hitting .337 so far this season. (12:00) Jesse Winker slugged a 3 run HR to put Washington ahead 7-6 in the bottom of the 4th. Winker also doubled on Sunday for his first multi hit game since April 27th. (15:00) Eddie Rosario had his biggest hit yet since joining the team as he clubbed a 2 run HR to break the 8-8 tie and put the Nationals up for good. Rosario's averaged is now .117 and raised 34 points over the weekend series. (22:00) Davey Martinez used six relievers on Sunday as the team finally have an off day coming up. The final seven outs came from the trusty duo of Hunter Harvey and Kyle Finnegan. (25:00) MacKenzie Gore only lasted three innings and committed one of the three errors charged to the team. Gore needed 76 pitches to get his nine outs as he gave up six runs, including a grand slam to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (33:00) The Orioles come to D.C. on Tuesday for a quick two game series. Baltimore has the AL's best record and the Nats will have another opportunity to get back over .500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the visiting Blue Jays 9-3 on Friday night after initially trailing 3-0 in the 2nd inning. Al & Mark begin with Luis Garcia Jr., who did not start but flipped the game with a pinch hit 3 run HR in the bottom of the 7th to grab the lead. Garcia has been platooned as of late, but he is hitting .300 on the season. (13:30) Jacob Young exited the evening early due to back spasms. Young hit lead-off as Davey Martinez decided to tinker the lineup after the series loss in Texas. (18:45) CJ Abrams had an excellent game in the field as he made multiple highlight plays. Mark notes his defensive progress over the past year. (27:45) Hunter Harvey tossed a scoreless top of the 8th and Al points out that it is already his 15th appearance of the season as the Nationals have only played 32 games. (33:00) Weather permitting, Washington on Saturday afternoon will attempt to go over .500 for the first time since July 1st, 2021. Jake Irvin is slated to oppose fellow right hander Kevin Gausman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the Marlins 12-9 on Sunday afternoon after falling behind 6-0 in the 1st inning. Al & Tim recap the big comeback on what is fittingly the ninth anniversary of the famous "Dan Uggla Game", one of the more memorable rallies in team history. It was the Nationals third straight victory and they go for the sweep on Monday night. (05:00) The scoring for Washington began in the 4th and that is when Nick Senzel hit the first of his two homers in the game. Senzel has homered four times in the team's past four games. (08:00) Jacob Young had another excellent game as he had three hits, stole two bases, and scored two runs while playing CF. (16:30) Alex Call had another a very impactful game just one day after getting promoted from Rochester. Call scored three times and had an outfield assist. Hear why Tim refers to him as a "AAAAA Player". (19:30) Patrick Corbin allowed seven runs and saw Miami bat around in the opening inning. Will this be the season that he loses his spot in the rotation? (28:00) Hunter Harvey recorded a five out hold and Kyle Finnegan notched his 9th save of the season. Derek Law struck out three Marlins in two innings of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats lost 4-1 to the Dodgers on Tuesday night in D.C. Al & Mark open with the multiple costly base running miscues that Washington committed, especially the instance that came in the bottom of the 9th. Did third base coach Ricky Gutierrez throw up the "stop sign" too late for Luis Garcia Jr.? (09:00) Lane Thomas injured his leg on a stolen base attempt in the bottom of the 5th. He initially stayed in the game and a few innings he was removed. Thomas will get a MRI on Wednesday morning....... could this lead to James Wood getting called up to fill the likely vacant roster spot? (18:30) The bullpen allowed all four runs in just four innings of work. Five more arms took the mound out of the 'pen in this game, in what seems to be the norm for the team this season. Hunter Harvey ceded a pair of runs and was tagged with the loss. (25:20) Patrick Corbin tossed a scoreless outing in 5.1 and only allowed three hits. (30:00) Mark gives an update on both Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Hays has struggled early this season, while Colton Cowser has looked pretty good. Could Hays be in danger of losing his starting role? Host Connor Newcomb answers that questions and others on another 'Mailbag' episode. Connor also discusses the Orioles recent offensive struggles, Ryan Mountcastle's hot start, and why it could make sense to bring Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott back to Baltimore.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.  IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you download the app.  PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Wednesday was filled with rain in the DMV, but the skies were clear enough in the early evening for a 5-3 Nationals victory over Pittsburgh. Mark & Al start with Joey Gallo as his first hit with the franchise was fittingly a solo HR. He then later added two more hits after beginning the season 0 for 12. (08:00) Luis Garcia Jr. doubled three times and knocked in a run. It is the first time in Garcia's career that he pulled off that feat. (11:40) CJ Abrams had another impressive performance as he had a pair of hits and knocked in two runs. His RBI single was the capper to the four runs that Washington scored in the bottom of the 2nd. (14:30) Victor Robles exited the game early due to a left hamstring injury and will receive a MRI on Thursday. If he lands on the IL, this would mean the team needs to likely call up another outfielder to fill his spot. (20:15) Trevor Williams threw the best outing of any Nats starting pitcher so far this season and was rewarded with a victory. He allowed two runs in 5.1 IP and it is his first victory since August 20th of last season. (24:30) A very encouraging sign was how effective Hunter Harvey and Kyle Finnegan were in preserving the victory after some rough moments so far this season. Finnegan impressed many with his new "sweeper" pitch while notching the Save. (30:30) The series wraps up on Thursday afternoon as Josiah Gray will take mound. Gray did not pitch well on Opening Day in Cincinnati as the Nationals seek their first series victory of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices