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The Nats lost 8-3 to the visiting Cubs on Tuesday evening to open their six game home stand. Al & Tim start with Trevor Williams; who was taken out in the pivotal top of the 5th and was charged with five runs allowed.  Williams threw a shutout last week, but this outing was in line with his season that sports a 6.03 ERA in a dozen starts.(07:30) Five bullpen arms were needed and the first one used struggled the most.  Andrew Chafin relieved Williams in the 5th and walked two of the three hitters he faced.  Jackson Rutledge interestingly was used in the top of the 9th in mop-up duty.(11:45) The offense scored three runs right away, but did nothing in the final six frames.  Luis Garcia Jr. had a trio of hits and had a RBI single in the bottom of the 1st.(15:30) Jose Teña did not properly handle a grounder in the top of the 4th and it led to a big inning for Chicago to tie the game.(19:00) MacKenzie Gore will take the mound on Wednesday vs. the Cubs.  Gore is tied with Boston's Garrett Crochet for the most strikeouts at 101.(23:25) ESPN's Jeff Passan handicapped every team and where they fit into the eventual Trade Deadline.  Al & Tim respond to what he wrote about Kyle Finnegan and the Nats organization. 

The Nats beat the Diamondbacks 9-7 on Friday for their 3rd straight victory.  Mark (From Phoenix) & Al gather early in the morning after Washington moves past Atlanta for 3rd place in the NL East.(05:30) James Wood slugged his 16th homer of the season and it is the 3rd time he has left the yard on this road trip.  The last time someone in the franchise hit 30+ homers was Juan Soto in 2019.(08:30) Josh Bell crushed a homer for the 3rd straight evening and is beginning to turn his season around. His shot went 430 feet; above the pool at Chase Field.(10:45) Robert Hassell III collected a pair of hits and made an impressive throw to the plate to nail Eugenio Suarez. "Bobby Barrels" already has three multi-hit games since making his debut on May 22nd.(18:00) There multiple instances of great defensive play, including a crucial leaping catch at the wall by Daylen Lile to keep the game tied in the bottom of the 3rd.  Luis Garcia Jr. also turned a nifty 4-3 Double Play to help Brad Lord get out of a jam.(22:10) Kyle Finnegan notched his 16th save of the season; which is 3rd most in all of MLB.(23:40) Jake Irvin really struggled and allowed four runs in the 1st inning.  His season has taken on a seesaw approach, but his ERA is still under 4.00 at 3.93.(28:30) The Nats are 14-12 in May and this is the first month that they will be over .500 since August 2023. 

The Nats took the series in Seattle by scoring seven runs in the top of the 10th for a 9-3 victory.  Mark (From T-Mobile Park) & Al discuss the Nationals eighth victory in their past eleven games. They are just a half game back of the Braves for 3rd place in the NL East.(05:20) Luis Garcia Jr. had four hits that included a 2-run extra inning double to give Washington breathing room.(07:00) Josh Bell homered for the second straight game; his 8th of the season.  Bell's 3-run shot firmly put the game out of reach and gave the Nats a seven run lead.(10:00) James Wood didn't go deep, but did begin the scoring with a 2-run double in the top of the 6th.  The Mariners brought in their lone lefty to face Wood and he still managed to come through with a big hit.(17:30) MacKenzie Gore struck out eight hitters in six innings of work on 95 pitches. Gore now has 101Ks on the season to lead Baseball; seven ahead of Zack Wheeler.(23:10) Four relievers were needed and it was a big evening for Jose A. Ferrar, who retired all five batters he faced. Kyle Finnegan pitched the bottom of the 10th, his first action in a week due to shoulder fatigue.(27:15) An extended conversation on Keibert Ruiz's defensive struggles behind the plate. 

The Nats shutout the Giants on Saturday afternoon 3-0 for their seventh win in the past nine games.  Mark & Al have plenty of praise for Jake Irvin, who tossed eight scoreless innings and tied a career high with seven strikeouts. Irvin's ERA is down to 3.42 and his WHIP is an impressive 1.10.(10:45) Jorge Lopez surprisingly pitched the 9th instead of closer Kyle Finnegan.  Mark explains what is going on with Finnegan and why he did not enter the game on Saturday.(16:35) James Wood hit a 2-run HR in the bottom of the 1st for an early lead.  Wood has homered in seven of the eleven games in which he has been the DH.(21:00) The final out came on a diving catch by Daylen Lile in RF.  Lile started for the second straight day and had a single in the win.(24:00) The team is playing better,  but still remains four games below .500.  The hosts close the show by looking at the organization's big picture as we are almost one-third of the way through the season. 

Paul Williamson has four recommended streams for Monday, including rolling with a popular stream for a second time. He also discusses a few injury news, including who to add from the Nationals 'pen with Kyle Finnegan dealing with an injury and how to value Ha-Seong Kim as he is starting a rehab assignment. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV

The Nats won their 5th straight on Thursday night as they outlasted the Braves 8-7 in extra innings. Mark & Al focus on the completely flipped script for the Nationals in the past week; as they recently had lost seven games in a row.  Amed Rosario was the 10th inning hero as his pinch-hit RBI single ended the affair.(07:20) Robert Hassell III had quite the MLB debut as he singled in his first at bat, stole a base, collected two hits, and scored the winning run on Rosario's RBI single. Hassell got the nod in CF and hit 7th in the lineup.(10:00) Dylan Crews is on the IL due to an oblique injury; not a back issue. Jacob Young did not play on Thursday and it is unclear if too might be headed to the IL as he has not played since crashing into the Camden Yards wall on Saturday.(16:00) James Wood' big game was overshadowed, but nonetheless impressive as he reached base four times. Wood' big hit of the night came in the bottom of the 2nd on his 3-run double to take a 5-2 lead.(17:10) Keibert Ruiz had a big eveningin front of his parents, who saw him play in person for the first time in his professional career.  Ruiz's family traveled to D.C. from his native Venezuela for the occasion.(20:00) The bullpen mostly came through in their heavy workload on Thursday night. Six relievers were needed to toss over six frames and only allowed two runs in the process. Kyle Finnegan though did blow the save in the top of the 9th, but in his defense Jose Tena committed a crucial error to extend the game.(28:10) Trevor Williams had another poor start as he was yanked in the 4th inning. Williams was charged with five runs allowed and his ERA is now up to 6.39.  Will he get moved out of the starting rotation?

The Nats won their 4th straight on Tuesday night as they topped the visiting Braves 5-3. Al & Mark have a lot to get to as Dylan Crews homered in the victory, but was removed mid-game because of a back issue, and that means Robert Hassell III is getting called up from AAA-Rochester. Hassell is one of the pieces from the 2022 Juan Soto trade with the San Diego Padres.(05:50) Jacob Young did not play for a second straight game due to crashing his shoulder into the Camden Yards' wall on Saturday. It is unclear if Young or Crews will be headed to the IL, and that likely will be decided after Crews' MRI on Wednesday morning.(10:00) Hassell's OPS is at .742 this season with four homers. He had a pair of doubles on Tuesday night in Syracuse prior to getting informed that he is headed to Washington.(14:30) The Nats offense continued their recent string of hot starts by scoring three runs right away against Atlanta's Spencer Strider.  They totaled eight hits in the win, but also had multiple terrible base running mistakes.(18:10) Mitchell Parker's outing was marred by a bad top of the 2nd where he gave up all three of his runs.  It was the 5th consecutive Parker start that was not classified as "good".(20:15) The bullpen teamed up for nearly four scoreless innings.  Kyle Finnegan punctuated the effort with a clean 1-2-3 inning for his 15th save of the year, which leads all of MLB.(26:10) Per the Washington Post, the team's Chief Revenue Officer and the Chief Marketing Officer left their positions earlier this month.  What does that mean in the bigger picture or isolated personnel moves?

The Washington Nationals pulled off a solid 5-3 win against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, building on their momentum from the weekend. James Wood continued his hot streak at the plate, Mitchell Parker rebounded from early trouble on the mound, and Kyle Finnegan notched his MLB-leading 15th save. But the victory came with concern, as Dylan Crews exited early after re-aggravating a left-side back injury that's lingered since the last series against Atlanta. With Crews undergoing an MRI and Jacob Young dealing with a shoulder issue, the Nats may be down two outfielders. In response, the Nationals have promoted outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the big leagues. Once a top draft pick and a centerpiece of the Juan Soto trade, Hassell has had a tough road — including a hamate injury that derailed his 2023 season. After a slow start in Triple-A this year, he's caught fire in May, hitting .365 with a 1.006 OPS. Known for his defense and pure hitting ability, Hassell now gets his long-awaited shot in the majors. With the team inching closer to third place in the NL East, his arrival adds another exciting chapter to Washington's youth movement.

The Nats immediately jumped out to a 6-0 edge on their way to Saturday's 10-6 victory at Camden Yards. Mark (From Baltimore) & Al convene after the Nationals third win in the past four days and their 2nd in a row at the Orioles. (04:30) Jacob Young crashed into the wall in the 7th and exited the game. X-rays were negative and it seems like no major injury was incurred. (08:00) Washington dominated Kyle Gibson in the opening inning by batting around and scoring six runs. The first out did not come until the 7th hitter and Young concluded the hit parade with a RBI triple. (12:20) Keibert Ruiz had a pair of hits, including a RBI double. Ruiz's OPS is .700 and is playing better defense than last season. (15:45) Despite entering the bottom of the 9th with a 10-2 lead, Kyle Finnegan had to warm up while Zach Brzykcy mightily struggled to get the final three outs. (18:15) Update on Derek Law, who has been on the IL all season due to right forearm inflammation. (22:00) Jake Irvin gave up five hits and allowed two runs in just over six innings of work. Irvin's ERA currently sits at 3.88, but Al notes the continuing trend of his declining velocity. (26:30) Brandon Hyde was fired as Orioles Manager on Saturday morning as they are in last place. Hyde & Davey Martinez worked together for years in Chicago, including when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series. Hyde took over in Baltimore; one season after Martinez came to D.C.

After a brutal seven-game losing streak, the Washington Nationals found the spark they needed with a 5-4 comeback win over the Braves in Atlanta. Fueled by clutch late-inning hits from Dylan Crews, José Tena, Amed Rosario, and James Wood, along with strong bullpen work from José A. Ferrer and Kyle Finnegan, the young Nats showed resilience and finally got back in the win column. The energy was different — a result, perhaps, of a timely team meeting that helped reset the locker room and reminded everyone that aggressive, confident baseball is still the identity they're trying to build. Though mistakes and unlucky breaks continued to surface early — missed opportunities on the bases and a few defensive miscues — the team's late-inning push flipped the narrative. For a rebuilding squad where wins aren't the only metric, this one mattered. Not just because they beat a division powerhouse, but because they found a way to win a close game — something they'll need to repeat if they want to keep building toward the future. This episode dives into how it all came together and what it means moving forward. Ready to snack smarter? Use the promo code MINUTECAST to get 15% off your Righteous Felon order! Visit https://www.righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECAST today and grab your new favorite snack! Get $20 off your first ticket purchase at http://seatgeek.com with promo code MINUTECAST!

After a brutal seven-game losing streak, the Washington Nationals found the spark they needed with a 5-4 comeback win over the Braves in Atlanta. Fueled by clutch late-inning hits from Dylan Crews, José Tena, Amed Rosario, and James Wood, along with strong bullpen work from José A. Ferrer and Kyle Finnegan, the young Nats showed resilience and finally got back in the win column. The energy was different — a result, perhaps, of a timely team meeting that helped reset the locker room and reminded everyone that aggressive, confident baseball is still the identity they're trying to build. Though mistakes and unlucky breaks continued to surface early — missed opportunities on the bases and a few defensive miscues — the team's late-inning push flipped the narrative. For a rebuilding squad where wins aren't the only metric, this one mattered. Not just because they beat a division powerhouse, but because they found a way to win a close game — something they'll need to repeat if they want to keep building toward the future. This episode dives into how it all came together and what it means moving forward. Ready to snack smarter? Use the promo code MINUTECAST to get 15% off your Righteous Felon order! Visit https://www.righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECAST today and grab your new favorite snack! Get $20 off your first ticket purchase at http://seatgeek.com with promo code MINUTECAST!

The Nats rallied in the top of the 9th, but couldn't make it to extras in Monday night's 4-3 loss in Atlanta.  Mark & Al dig into the decision to not use Kyle Finnegan in the bottom of the 9th, where it was tied 3-3. Jackson Rutledge initially stayed in the game, but then was relieved by Andrew Chafin as opposed to Finnegan.  The All-Star closer has not pitched since Game 1 of last Tuesday's doubleheader.(15:30) Jake Irvin gave up three runs off of seven hits in six innings of work.  Al points out the troubling trend regarding Irvin's strikeouts, as he only had one on Monday night.(20:35) James Wood chopped his 1th homer of the season, but it was another quiet day at the plate for his teammates.  Washington went 0 for 7 with RISP and struggled against Braves starter Grant Holmes.(27:10) The six game losing streak is now the longest in MLB and it seems that they are playing form behind every game. Michael Soroka takes the mound against his original team on Tuesday night.

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban calls in to talk about the hockey playoffs and a rough night for the Caps, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Your Old Radio “When the Girls Were Little” ; “Anesthesiology” 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 opened the doubleheader vs. Cleveland with their 3rd straight win, but that momentum was halted just a few hours later. Mark & Al reluctantly begin again with the bullpen, who overall had an awful Tuesday at the ballpark.  They inherited a 6-2 lead in Game 1, but the Guardians immediately scored six runs in the top of the 7th.  The offense bailed them out and then Kyle Finnegan notched his 100th career save.(7:10) The Nationals were trailing when Brad Lord departed Game 2, but the 'pen still managed to give up five runs in only three innings of work. Lucas Sims allowed three runs and his ERA is now up to 12.34.(14:30) Jake Irvin continued his season long trend of having his roughest inning in the top of the 1st. Irvin was pulled in the 6th and Al offers a suggestion of how the organization should consider handling his future starts.(17:30) Lord had a good outing, but all signs are pointing to him moving back to the bullpen once Michael Soroka returns from the IL on Wednesday.  Lord began the season as a reliever before he was thrust into the rotation due to surrounding injuries.(27:00) The offense came through with ten hits in the Game 1 victory.  James Wood went deep with a 2-run shot for his 10th homer of the year.  Dylan Crews had a RBI double to tie the game in the bottom of the 7th; shortly after the bullpen coughed up the lead.(29:30) The bats were quiet in Game 2, Riley Adams solo HR was the only source of scoring.  Josh Bell returned to the lineup after missing three straight games and went hitless in the cleanup spot.  The bright spot came from CJ Abrams as he drew a trio of walks in the leadoff spot. Abrams has played at a level where he might return to the All-Star Game this summer.(36:40) Josh Whetzel, the Voice of the Rochester Red Wings, gives Nats Chat an exclusive report on what is happening at AAA.

The Nats snapped their three game skid with a 4-2 victory on Thursday night at the Phillies.  Mark (From Philadelphia) & Al open with the eventful top of the 6th where Washington scored all of their runs.  Luis Garcia Jr. not only had a RBI single, but also stole home on a double steal for the final insurance run.(08:10) Keibert Ruiz knocked in Nathaniel Lowe on what was ruled a three base error by Bryce Harper, but should it have been scored as a triple?(12:45) Brad Lord lasted five innings and recorded his first Big League "W". The timing is rather interesting as his rotation spot is at stake if Michael Soroka returns from the IL in the near future.(18:45) The bullpen came through for Lord as three relievers combined for four scoreless frames.  Jose A. Ferrer tossed two innings, Jorge Lopez pitched the 8th, and Kyle Finnegan bounced back with his 10th save of the season, the 2nd most in the NL.(25:00) The Nationals made their first bullpen transaction post Opening Day as they signed veteran Andrew Chafin and DFA'd Colin Poche. Chafin has been in the majors since 2014 and has a career ERA of 3.42. The lefty pitched well for AAA-Toledo last month before signing a major league deal with the Nats.(30:00) The road trip moves this weekend to Cincinnati for a three game set.  Mitchell Parker will start the opener on Friday night vs. Hunter Greene.   The Reds are 17-15 overall and are in 2nd place in their division. 

The Nats came out on top in a seesaw affair as they walked off the Mets 5-4; snapping New York's seven game winning streak. Al & Tim have plenty to recap from the exciting evening in DC, including the Nationals pulling off a triple play for the first time in Navy Yard.(05:45) CJ Abrams scored the winning run in dramatic fashion as he came around all the way from first base on a James Wood single.  Abrams also tripled earlier in the game; his first hit since returning form the IL.(08:05) Dylan Crews had one of his best games yet as he scored three runs in the win.  Crews manufactured an early run by capitalizing on a mental mistake by Brandon Nimmo that unexpectedly put him in scoring position. Crews also tripled in the 9th as Juan Soto was unable to make the play in RF.(13:45) Jake Irvin was excellent as he pitched into the top of the 8th and did not allow a run through the initial seven innings. Irvin had a slow start to the season and has been able to drop his ERA down to 3.19.(18:00) Jose A. Ferrar allowed three runs after taking over for Irvin in the top of the 8th.  Kyle Finnegan gave up the big hit of the inning as Crews could not make a diving grab that led to a bases clearing triple by Mark Vientos.(26:00) Brady House hit his 4th homer of the AAA season and his OPS is at .877.

The Nats topped the Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in the past five games.  Mark & Al leadoff with James Wood, who immediately hit his 8th homer of the season, tying him for the NL lead.  It was the hardest hit homer by a National in Navy Yard in the Statecast Era (2015-present).(07:20) CJ Abrams played all nine innings on Wednesday in his second rehab start in Harrisburg.  There is a chance that he will return to Washington's lineup in Thursday's series finale.  Hear what Davey Martinez's reply was to Mark's question about which lefty bat will be in the leadoff spot when Abrams is back.(11:15) Josh Bell also homered in the 1st inning, his 4th of the year.  Bell is still struggling at the plate as his OPS sits at a disappointing .577.(15:00) Trevor Williams only gave up one run in five innings of work. Williams has made five starts thus far and after a slow start, he has thrown back to back solid outings.(19:45) Four relievers combined to take over after Williams departed.  They inherited a 3-1 lead and the O's tied up it in the top of the 8th before Luis Garcia Jr.s go ahead sacrifice fly.  Kyle Finnegan then completed the save, he is nine for nine this year and leads the NL.(26:30) Andrew McCutchen recently tweeted that he knows Jorge Lopez was not intentionally throwing at him last week in Pittsburgh.  So why were Davey and Lopez each suspended?

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.

The Nats trailed 4-0, but stormed back for a 7-4 victory on Friday night in Miami.  Mark & Al have plenty of offensive highlights to address, but begin with an update on CJ Abrams, who exited the game early due to a hip flexor strain. (07:00) The Nats had more extra base hits than they did singles in the win. The most pivotal one was Nathaniel Lowe's pinch-hit 3 run double that gave Washington a 5-4 lead in the 8th. Lowe was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to illness and later persevered through a 10 pitch at bat for the big hit.(10:45) James Wood homered for the fourth time in the past four games. Wood hit a towering shot in the top of the 9th to give the Nats much needed insurance.(12:40) Bell put Washington on the board with a 2 run HR in the top of the 6th.  Bell was moved to 1B after Lowe was a late scratch and that ultimately led to Alex Call taking over in LF for the DHing James Wood.  Call took advantage as he drew four walks and had a RBI double for the final run.(20:00) Mitchell Parker did not have a good outing, but the team is nonetheless 3-0 when he starts this season.  Parker gave up four runs in the bottom of the 5th and his poor defensive mechanics were a major culprit.(24:30) The bullpen finally had a game without surrendering a run in 2025. Lucas Sims walked the tightrope in his lone inning and Kyle Finnegan overcame a leadoff double to secure the save.(28:45) This was game one of a ten game road trip in three different cities.  They can reach .500 with a victory on Saturday vs. Sandy Alcantara as they currently sit at 6-7.

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.

01:58 - Commanders: reaction to the Commanders hiring Wes Welker as personnel analyst 14:04 - Guest: Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post on general manager Adam Peters' approach to the Commanders' 2025 offseason, the battle between Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie for the right-tackle job, the Commanders' coaching-staff continuity with each of the team's top five offensive assistants being back for the 2025 season, her famous and ironic photo that she took of Dan Quinn at Regan National Airport off being interviewed for the job that he eventually got - the job of Commanders head coach - and more 35:34 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore was very good, closer Kyle Finnegan notched a gutsy five-out save and left fielder James Wood homered 44:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-1 win at the Arizona Diamondbacks as starting pitcher Zach Eflin had strong outing but left the game due to shoulder fatigue, capping a bad day for the O's in terms of pitching health Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

The Nats have now won three in a row after defeating the defending World Series champion Dodgers 6-4 on Monday night in Navy Yard.  Mark & Al discuss MacKenzie Gore's solid outing where he only allowed a pair of runs in six innings of work.  Those two LA runs came off of a Shohei Ohtani 2-run HR, part of his evening where he was a double shy from the cycle.(10:00) Kyle Finnegan not only got the save, but took care of the final five outs.  He has recorded the final out in three consecutive days and in all likelihood will be unavailable on Tuesday.(17:10) James Wood homered for the first time this season to put Washington ahead 5-2. Wood was removed in the top of the 9th for defensive purposes by Jacob Young even though Wood was on deck if the Dodgers forced a bottom of the 9th.(22:10) Keibert Ruiz had a RBI double to extend the lead to 6-2.  Ruiz's strong start to the season continues as his OPS is currently at .981.(25:00) There were more instances of runners getting thrown out on base and three Nats have been tagged out at home in the past two days.  This has an ongoing issue over the past few seasons.(30:30) Brad Lord will start for the injury plagued pitching staff on Tuesday and Jackson Rutledge will likely come into relieve him. Lord was a starter in the minors and transitioned to a reliever during Spring Training.  This is a chain reaction to Michael Soroka getting placed on the IL shortly after DJ Herz did as well.(36:20) Josh Whetzel, the Voice of the AAA-Rochester Red Wings, provides an update on Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Darren Baker, and more. 

The Nats won the series rubber match 5-4 on Sunday afternoon against the Diamondbacks.  Al credits Washington's offense for getting to Arizona ace Corbin Burnes, who only lasted five innings. The bats came out early as they put up four runs in the opening three innings.(06:00) Paul DeJong had a pair of hits and drove in as many runs.  DeJong was slotted 8th in the order and is hitting .240 so far in the young season.(08:45) Dylan Crews hit right behind DeJong and also had two hits on Sunday.  Crews had a good weekend series with three total hits and a stolen base.  Hear what Davey Martinez had to say about the reasons for his recent success.(13:00) Trevor Williams earned the win by striking out six in five frames.  The bullpen picked up the slack behind him as they only allowed one run; at the expense of Jorge Lopez.  Kyle Finnegan notched the save for the second straight day.(19:30). Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers will come to Navy Yard on Monday night for a three game series.  (21:45) The closing highlight of Alex Ovechkin's record breaking 895th career goal is courtesy of John Walton and Ken Sabourin on the Capitals Radio Network.

The Nats halted their four game skid with a 4-3 victory on Saturday afternoon over Arizona.  Al & Mark have plenty of praise for Mitchell Parker, who has started both games that the Nationals have won this season.  Parker cleanly fielded a tough comebacker at the end of his outing, notable because of how poorly he fielded his position last season.(10:00) The bullpen was handed a three run lead with three innings to go and did just enough to prevail.  Kyle Finnegan recorded his 2nd save of the season while navigating through traffic on the bases. The final out of the game was a first in franchise history as Riley Adams threw out an attempted steal of 2nd base in order to end the affair.(16:45) James Wood had a hot start on Saturday as he made a nifty catch near the wall and then hit a 2 run double in the bottom of the first. Wood was slotted in the 5th spot in the lineup, a rarity for him.(21:00) Josh Bell had a triple in the win.  You read that right.(24:50) Answering a listener email about the possibility of Amed Rosario getting reps at 3rd base in expense of Paul DeJong for offensive purposes.(28:00) There was some question as to who would start on Sunday as it was the injured Michael Soroka's turn in the rotation, but instead Trevor Williams moves up on full rest due to the day off on Thursday.  There had been speculation that Brad Lord could move out of the 'pen, but instead the organization opted to figure out the vacant spot on Tuesday night after MacKenzie Gore pitches on Monday. 

The Nats earned their first victory of the season on Sunday as they defeated the Phillies 5-1.  Mark & Al have plenty of positives to run through and begin with Mitchell Parker, who continued the good starting pitching to begin the Washington season.  Parker pitched into the 7th and didnt allow any runs.(10:00) The two Nationals homers on Sunday came from new additions to the lineup in Josh Bell & Nathaniel Lowe.  The team combined for six home runs in the opening series.(13:45) Paul DeJong came through with a trio of hits, two of which were doubles.  DeJong entered the day without a hit through two games while starting at 3B.(19:40) Keibert Ruiz caught all three game this series and hit cleanup in the order.(22:05) The bullpen only gave up one run, but it sure made things interesting in the top of the 9th.  Brad Lord made his Major League debut in the final frame, which came across as a curious decision. Kyle Finnegan came in for Lord to preserve the win in just five pitches.(29:00) The Nats begin their first road trip of the season on Monday when they open a three game set in Toronto with Michael Soroka making his franchise debut on the mound.

1:00- Josh Bell and Kyle Finnegan are both back with the Nats for 2025. Bell talks about what drew him back the team after playing elsewhere for several seasons, while Finnegan discusses testing the Free Agency market before ultimately choosing to return.

Hour 1: Live from Nats Spring Training, Grant really likes West Palm Beach / Legal and contract disputes between the Nats and Orioles are getting better / Closing pitcher Kyle Finnegan talks about a new season with the Nats / Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe talks about family and teammates

The best conversations about the Nationals from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show during the week of March 3-7. This week's discussion focused on the long-awaited settlement of the Nationals dispute with MASN. Puck News reporter John Ourand breaks down the deal, while Grant and Danny wonder what it means for the team's future payrolls. Kyle Finnegan joins the Junkies in the wake of signing his new contract, and WaPo's Barry Svrluga checks in from spring training.

In interviews on WJFK & WTEM this week, Kyle Finnegan talks about his new contract with the Nationals; Nick Dowd weighs in on Ovechkin's goal chase; Justin Champagnie talks about his new contract with the Wizards; Gary Clark shares his excitement with the Deebo Samuel trade; Jay Gruden weighs in on Samuel

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

The best conversations about the Nationals from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show during the week of March 3-7. This week's discussion focused on the long-awaited settlement of the Nationals dispute with MASN. Puck News reporter John Ourand breaks down the deal, while Grant and Danny wonder what it means for the team's future payrolls. Kyle Finnegan joins the Junkies in the wake of signing his new contract, and WaPo's Barry Svrluga checks in from spring training.

In interviews on WJFK & WTEM this week, Kyle Finnegan talks about his new contract with the Nationals; Nick Dowd weighs in on Ovechkin's goal chase; Justin Champagnie talks about his new contract with the Wizards; Gary Clark shares his excitement with the Deebo Samuel trade; Jay Gruden weighs in on Samuel

The best conversations about the Nationals from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show during the week of March 3-7. This week's discussion focused on the long-awaited settlement of the Nationals dispute with MASN. Puck News reporter John Ourand breaks down the deal, while Grant and Danny wonder what it means for the team's future payrolls. Kyle Finnegan joins the Junkies in the wake of signing his new contract, and WaPo's Barry Svrluga checks in from spring training.

In interviews on WJFK & WTEM this week, Kyle Finnegan talks about his new contract with the Nationals; Nick Dowd weighs in on Ovechkin's goal chase; Justin Champagnie talks about his new contract with the Wizards; Gary Clark shares his excitement with the Deebo Samuel trade; Jay Gruden weighs in on Samuel

In interviews on WJFK & WTEM this week, Kyle Finnegan talks about his new contract with the Nationals; Nick Dowd weighs in on Ovechkin's goal chase; Justin Champagnie talks about his new contract with the Wizards; Gary Clark shares his excitement with the Deebo Samuel trade; Jay Gruden weighs in on Samuel

The best conversations about the Nationals from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show during the week of March 3-7. This week's discussion focused on the long-awaited settlement of the Nationals dispute with MASN. Puck News reporter John Ourand breaks down the deal, while Grant and Danny wonder what it means for the team's future payrolls. Kyle Finnegan joins the Junkies in the wake of signing his new contract, and WaPo's Barry Svrluga checks in from spring training.

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

On The WireAdam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.News/NotesSean Manaea with strained right oblique.Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with NatsNico Hoerner won't travel to TokyoAndrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured handGiancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on ILSean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked ribJose Quintana 1-year deal with the BrewersLuis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeksChase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeksBochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening DayGunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening DayChristian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into playGeorge Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammationGrayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening DayPLV Projections of 20/20Witt Jr., BobbyDe La Cruz, EllyTucker, KyleCarroll, CorbinTatis Jr., FernandoLindor, FranciscoChisholm Jr., JazzTurner, TreaCruz, OneilHarris II, MichaelArozarena, RandyMullins, CedricGelof, ZackPossible club members past round 10Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128), Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180), Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213), Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246), Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359) Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

March has arrived and Opening Day is just a few weeks away. Mark & Al focus on key parts of the roster in the lead to March 27th vs. the Phillies. Jacob Young is an odd spot in 2025 as even though he came within an eyelash of winning the Gold Glove last season, the crowded outfield depth is making it so that he has to prove himself again that he is worthy of being an everyday CFer. (10:00) Mike Rizzo said this week that this is the deepest pitching staff in organization history and even doubled down on the claim. (16:10) Jarlin Susana, the 20 year-old pitching prospect that was acquired in the Juan Soto trade, was sent to minor league camp despite registering 100+ MPH on the radar. (18:45) Caleb Lomavita, the catching prospect drafted at 39th overall last summer, in his first Spring Training. How much pressure will he put on Keibert Ruiz? (28:00) The hosts look at the potential top of the lineup for the Nationals. Will James Wood definitely hit 3rd or could he start the season in the cleanup spot? (31:30) Could Ahmed Rosario start over Luis Garcia Jr. when a lefty is on the mound? (34:05) Stone Garrett cleared outright waivers and has been to AAA-Richmond. Garrett was DFA'd in order to make room for Kyle Finnegan last week.

From 03/05 Hour 3: Kyle Finnegan joins The Sports Junkies to break down his new contract with the Washington Nationals.

03/05 Hour 3: Have The Commanders Closed The Gap With Philly - 1:00 Kyle Finnegan Joins The Junkies - 20:00 Hitting The Jackpot While Dumpster Diving - 36:00

03/05 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies analyze how the Commanders can close the gap this offseason with Philly. Today's guests were Spencer Carbery and Kyle Finnegan.

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Kyle Finnegan returned to the Nationals (1 year/ $6M) after originally not being tendered by the team last November. It has been quite the adventure in the past few months for Finnegan, who also surprisingly was not dealt at last summer's trade deadline. Al & Mark (From West Palm Beach) dive into the move as it seems probable that he will slide back into the role of closer. (23:45) Robert Hassell III homered this week and has stood out so far in Grapefruit League play. Hassell was one of the highly touted prospects that was part of the Juan Soto trade, but has dealt with injuries and has yet to make it the Majors. Where does he fit into the crowded outfield? (33:30) Mark's shares his observations from the team first four Spring Training games that included Jake Irvin tossing a scoreless inning in his first outing of 2025. This also includes a handicap of who will earn the 5th Starter's role for the beginning of the season. (40:00) The Nats & Orioles announced they will conclude Spring Training against each other at Nationals Park on Monday March 24th at 1PM. This seems like a sign we are headed to an "Era of Good Feelings" between the two teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about Diana Taurasi retiring and her place amongst the all time best players, and he also talks about what's going on with Justin Tucker, Kyle Finnegan coming back to the Nats and he reads an email that makes a dubious claim about him. Booger McFarland calls in to give his thoughts on the tush push and whether it should be outlawed, Tim Legler calls in to talk about Luka Doncic and the Lakers taking on the Mavericks last night, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Brett Wiscons “Last Year” ; Leslie Mendelson “Rock and Roll on the Radio” 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

17:46 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders giving interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, including where Allen is at in his career, the likelihood of the Commanders actually trading Allen and Allen's legacy with Washington  31:03 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of topics addressed by general manager Adam Peters over two sessions with reporters at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, including Commanders executive Martin Mayhew retiring, what to expect from the team in free agency in the 2025 offseason, the latest on the Commanders potentially trading for Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett, Peters' vote of confidence for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the Commanders largely keeping their coaching staff intact and the team in the 2025 offseason - unlike in the 2024 offseason - being set at QB1 53:59 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, ending the Caps' 16-game home point streak despite a power-play goal by top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin 56:33 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats reportedly agreeing to re-sign reliever Kyle Finnegan three months after shockingly non-tendering him 01:00:26 - College Basketball: a salute to Georgetown's Thomas Sorber off his promising freshman season being over due to left-foot surgery...and thoughts on VCU winning for a 13th time in 14 games with a 78-60 victory at Richmond, James Madison winning for a 10th time in 11 games and clinching at least a share of the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title with an 85-79 victory at ULM and Virginia Tech's 71-66 loss to No. 19 Louisville Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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(23:45) Robert Hassell III homered this week and has stood out so far in Grapefruit League play. Hassell was one of the highly touted prospects that was part of the Juan Soto trade, but has dealt with injuries and has yet to make it the Majors. Where does he fit into the crowded outfield?(33:30) Mark's shares his observations from the team first four Spring Training games that included Jake Irvin tossing a scoreless inning in his first outing of 2025. This also includes a handicap of who will earn the 5th Starter's role for the beginning of the season.(40:00) The Nats & Orioles announced they will conclude Spring Training against each other at Nationals Park on Monday March 24th at 1PM. This seems like a sign we are headed to an "Era of Good Feelings" between the two teams.

1:00- The Nats have re-signed All Star closer Kyle Finnegan. Then, we spin you around the NFL.

Grapefruit League play has yet to start, but the Nats have been down in West Palm Beach for over a week. Mark (Live from Florida) & Al begin with the recent signing of veteran infielder Paul DeJong, who might end up being the team's Opening Day 3B. DeJong hit 24 homers last season while playing for both the White Sox & Royals. (14:00) Washington added right-handed relief pitcher Lucas Sims, who is coming off a down season. Sims did however have a solid 2023 season for the Reds that saw his ERA finish at 3.10. Will he part of the "A Bullpen"? (19:40) Kyle Finnegan surprisingly remains a Free Agent after being non-tended from the Nationals at the end of last season. If he stays unsigned this Spring, might he return to old his team? ****(23:20) Reaction to Mark Lerner's comments to the Washington Post, that includes explanation on the team's recent spending approach and the family's long-term plans with the franchise. (42:00) Speculating on who might be the Opening Day Starting Pitcher. MacKenzie Gore or Jake Irvin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices