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The Nats losing streak extended to nine games on Monday night as victory slipped through their fingertips in the 6-4 defeat. Mark & Al begin with Kyle Finnegan, who inherited a one run lead in the top of the 9th, but allowed a pair of Rockies homers, the only home runs he has given up this season.(09:00) Brady House went 0 for 3 with a walk in his MLB debut.  House was the #11 overall pick in the 2021 Draft and had a OPS of .872 this season thus far in AAA-Rochester. House looked comfortable defensively and Davey Martinez said pregame that House will be the everyday 3B.(14:40) Daylen Lile hit his first career MLB homer in the bottom of the 5th in his first game since returning from AAA. Lile swapped roster spots with Robert Hassell III after Sunday's defeat.(18:00) James Wood's 2-run HR in the bottom of the 5th put Washington ahead 4-3 until the fateful 9th inning. Wood is now up 18 homers on the season; which is tied for 5th most in the NL.(20:15) Riley Adams got the nod at catcher and is now 0 for his last 30 at the plate. His OPS is down to a paltry .325 and the catching situation continues to worsen for the franchise.(23:15) Jake Irvin gave up a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st and his opening frame ERA is a shocking 10.84; surprisingly more than his Mitchell Parker. Irvin ended his evening with six innings of work off of five hits.(27:15) A discussion on recent Washington Post stories covering the angst within the franchise during this brutal stretch.(36:30) A Nats Chat Flashback from July 19th, 2023 when Brady House was promoted to AA-Harrisburg after a brief stay at High-A Wilmington. 

Sunday was a low point as the Nats lost their 8th consecutive game after getting swept by the last place Marlins.  Mark & Al chime in after the 3-1 defeat that drops the team to 30-41 on the season and now only one game ahead of Miami in the NL East,(07:30) Davey Martinez was asked about his Saturday comments about the coaches & players in his pregame session with reporters prior to Sunday's game.  Mark was on-hand and relays his analysis of what Martinez had to say.(18:45) The offense only scored run, but they did uncharacteristically draw four walks. Martinez shuffled up the lineup by moving CJ Abrams to 3rd in the the order with Alex Call in the leadoff spot.  (24:10) MacKenzie Gore pitched fine, but did not have his A+ stuff.  Gore gave up a pair of runs on six innings of work while striking out five Marlins.  Gore retook the lead for MLB lead in strikeouts with 119 strikeouts, two ahead of Boston's Garrett Crochet.(29:35) Mark proposes an idea on who he would like to maybe see become the full time DH as the offense continues struggle.(32:00) Wilson Ramos signed a one day contract prior to the game in order to officially retire as a National.  Ramos is widely considered the best catcher since the team moved to Washington. Ramos also was behind the plate for all three No-hitters in Nationals history.****(36:05) After taping, reports came out that Brady House was being called up along with Daylen Lile. Tim comes on to react to the news about House and discuss why Robert Hassell III & Jose Tena are being sent down to AAA. 

The Nats suffered maybe their worst loss of the season on Tuesday night in the series opener at the Mets.  Al & Tim recap the 5-4 loss in extra innings, where the Nationals could not hold onto a two-run 8th inning lead. Jose A. Ferrar allowed a pair of runs to tie the game and ultimately Jeff McNeil ended the affair with a RBI single to leadoff the bottom of the 10th.(08:50) MacKenzie Gore struck out six Mets in as many innings of work on 89 pitches.  Gore regained the lead for the most strikeouts in all of MLB from Garrett Crochet with 114 during the outing. Gore gave up a HR to Juan Soto and there seemed to be words exchanged between the two players who were once traded for each other.(18:35) The offense showed up early to lead 3-0 entering the middle of the 2nd.  CJ Abrams had a big game by doubling twice and connecting on a solo HR to put Washington on top 4-2 in the 5th.(20:00) One of Abrams' double brought in a run, but the moment ended with Jose Tena getting thrown at home.  Tena should not have been sent by Ricky Gutierrez with James Wood was waiting on-deck with two outs.(22:45) Andres Chapparo had a pinch -hit double in his 1st Big League at-bat of the season. Tim expresses his frustration though that Chapparo took Nasim Nuñez's roster spot as opposed to Brady House. 

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. 

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, abordamos las contundentes declaraciones de Giancarlo Stanton, quien expresó su descontento con los anillos conmemorativos del campeonato de la Liga Americana 2024 recibidos por los Yankees. Durante la ceremonia de entrega, Stanton afirmó: "Este no es el que queríamos, muchachos… El que queremos está frente a nosotros. No quiero ver a ninguno de ustedes usando estos anillos." Además, repasamos los momentos más destacados de la jornada del 28 de mayo en las Grandes Ligas: 1. Yankees completan la barrida ante los Angels con una blanqueada de 1-0, destacando la labor de Clarke Schmidt y el bullpen. 2. Guardians remontan y vencen 7-4 a los Dodgers con una explosiva octava entrada de cinco carreras, incluyendo un jonrón de Ángel Martínez. 3. Tigres derrotan 4-3 a los Gigantes, completando la barrida en Detroit. 4. Piratas aplastan 10-1 a los Dbacks con una destacada actuación de Paul Skenes desde el montículo. 5. Cerveceros dejan en el terreno a los Medias Rojas por segundo día consecutivo, esta vez con un elevado de sacrificio de Caleb Durbin en la décima entrada. 6. Royals evitan la barrida ante los Blue Jays con otra sólida actuación del novato Noah Cameron. 7. Medias Blancas vencen 9-4 a los Mets, destacando Andrew Benintendi con cuatro carreras impulsadas. 8. Nacionales blanquean 9-0 a los Marineros, con Robert Hassell III conectando su primer jonrón en las Grandes Ligas. 9. Astros superan 5-3 a los Athletics, con una sólida apertura de Lance McCullers Jr. y un jonrón de Zach Dezenzo. 10. Cubs completan la barrida sobre los Rockies con una victoria de 2-1, destacando el jonrón número 15 de la temporada de Pete Crow-Armstrong.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

The Nats crushed the Mariners 9-0 on Wednesday night on an evening where they hit four homers.  Mark (From Seattle) & Al note how the team continued its pattern of the early innings dictating the rest of the way as they hit Back to Back home runs in the top of the 2nd.(06:00) James Wood hit a moonshot for his 15th homer of the season. Wood's OPS is at .949 and is the 5th highest in the NL.(12:10) Robert Hassell III hit his 1st career Big League homer.  Hassell had a big evening as he collected a trio of hits in the victory.(14:45) Josh Bell also homered and had three hits in the victory.  There is added pressure on Bell as Andres Chaparro has been activated in AAA.(20:30) The embattled Trevor Williams had a great outing as he tossed six scoreless frames on just 76 pitches. It was good timing for Williams as Cade Cavalli pitched well in AAA on Wednesday afternoon.(28:00) MacKenzie Gore will take the mound on Thursday night in the rubber match.  Gore leads all of MLB with 93 strikeouts so far this season; one ahead of Detroit's Tarik Skubal. 

Episode 183, Segment 2 -- Following the Major League debut of Robert Hassell III on Thursday, his former teammate at Rochester, OF Daylen Lile made his Major League debut on Friday. Grant & Tobi breakdown the expectations for Lile, plus look at scenarios of what happens when Dylan Crews and Jacob Young return from their injuries. 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 183, FULL SHOW -- Despite the series loss to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, the Nationals pitching staff impressed over the weekend, with 3 quality starts and solid performances out of the bullpen. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown the weekend that was, which featured 8 shutout innings from Jake Irvin, a surprising hot streak from a young arm in the bullpen, and more; Following the Major League debut of Robert Hassell III on Thursday, his former teammate at Rochester, OF Daylen Lile made his Major League debut on Friday. Grant & Tobi breakdown the expectations for Lile, plus look at scenarios of what happens when Dylan Crews and Jacob Young return from their injuries; With Daylen Lile's arrival to the Major Leagues, we wanted to throwback to our interview with Daylen Lile back in West Palm Beach when Bustin' Loose Baseball visited Nationals Spring Training. Then, hear from MacKenzie Gore as Tobi Altizer caught up with him after his Friday start where he threw 6 Innings of 1-run ball. 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

News & NotesBoston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman goes to the IL, and one of the most exciting prospects of the year is called up to replace him in Marcelo Mayer.Fantasy managers got to experience the much-anticipated return of Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list. Detroit Tigers utility man Matt Vierling came back from the IL too.Joining Mayer as call-ups this week were Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw, who was recalled early in the week, and Washington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III. A handful of other prospects are hitting in the bigs this week as well.It seems like teams are more willing to option the veterans on their team that aren't meeting expectations this season. The Chicago White Sox demoted first baseman Andrew Vaughn and the Athletics sent down outfielder JJ Bleday. Is this a trend of MLB teams moving to younger bats quicker or is it just a couple of coincidentally under-producing vets? Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListWhat are fantasy managers supposed to do with an underproducing star like Jackson Chourio? What about the other slumping stars? How long can your fantasy team hold onto those unproductive bats before cutting ties and starting fresh? Maybe there's a surprising bat still available on your waiver wire that managers are discounting due to lack of name brand. Is that you, Geraldo Perdomo? Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

The Nats fell 3-2 on Sunday afternoon to the visiting Giants. Al begins with the sluggish offensive performance, that was punctuated by the curious decision to pinch-hit Josh Bell for Amed Rosario in the bottom of the 9th.  James Wood had a RBI double, but the bats only collected five hits in total.(07:30) Alex Call and Robert Hassell III each had disappointing outfield defense in the pivotal top of the 3rd.  Most notably, Call lost a fly ball in the sun at the wall that turned into a Sam Huff homer instead of an out.(12:15) Michael Soroka had a solid outing, but still was tagged with the loss. His six innings of work is the most he has pitched in five starts this season.(15:00) Al answers a listener email.  Feel free to send your thoughts to natschatpodcast@gmail.com. 

News & NotesBoston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman goes to the IL, and one of the most exciting prospects of the year is called up to replace him in Marcelo Mayer.Fantasy managers got to experience the much-anticipated return of Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list. Detroit Tigers utility man Matt Vierling came back from the IL too.Joining Mayer as call-ups this week were Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw, who was recalled early in the week, and Washington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III. A handful of other prospects are hitting in the bigs this week as well.It seems like teams are more willing to option the veterans on their team that aren't meeting expectations this season. The Chicago White Sox demoted first baseman Andrew Vaughn and the Athletics sent down outfielder JJ Bleday. Is this a trend of MLB teams moving to younger bats quicker or is it just a couple of coincidentally under-producing vets? Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListWhat are fantasy managers supposed to do with an underproducing star like Jackson Chourio? What about the other slumping stars? How long can your fantasy team hold onto those unproductive bats before cutting ties and starting fresh? Maybe there's a surprising bat still available on your waiver wire that managers are discounting due to lack of name brand. Is that you, Geraldo Perdomo? Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

News & NotesBoston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman goes to the IL, and one of the most exciting prospects of the year is called up to replace him in Marcelo Mayer.Fantasy managers got to experience the much-anticipated return of Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list. Detroit Tigers utility man Matt Vierling came back from the IL too.Joining Mayer as call-ups this week were Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw, who was recalled early in the week, and Washington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III. A handful of other prospects are hitting in the bigs this week as well.It seems like teams are more willing to option the veterans on their team that aren't meeting expectations this season. The Chicago White Sox demoted first baseman Andrew Vaughn and the Athletics sent down outfielder JJ Bleday. Is this a trend of MLB teams moving to younger bats quicker or is it just a couple of coincidentally under-producing vets?Scott's Top 150 Hitters ListWhat are fantasy managers supposed to do with an underproducing star like Jackson Chourio? What about the other slumping stars? How long can your fantasy team hold onto those unproductive bats before cutting ties and starting fresh? Maybe there's a surprising bat still available on your waiver wire that managers are discounting due to lack of name brand. Is that you, Geraldo Perdomo? Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

The Nats swept the Orioles and the Braves for a five-game heater going into Memorial Day weekend, and now, Robert Hassell III has arrived! Listen as our hosts discuss the Nats' hot bats and outfield surplus, Mike Rizzo checks in on Hassell's development, Mark Zuckerman recounts the importance of the Beltway Battle sweep, and Bobby Blanco breaks down the hot week.

The Nats swept the Orioles and the Braves for a five-game heater going into Memorial Day weekend, and now, Robert Hassell III has arrived! Listen as our hosts discuss the Nats' hot bats and outfield surplus, Mike Rizzo checks in on Hassell's development, Mark Zuckerman recounts the importance of the Beltway Battle sweep, and Bobby Blanco breaks down the hot week.

The Nats swept the Orioles and the Braves for a five-game heater going into Memorial Day weekend, and now, Robert Hassell III has arrived! Listen as our hosts discuss the Nats' hot bats and outfield surplus, Mike Rizzo checks in on Hassell's development, Mark Zuckerman recounts the importance of the Beltway Battle sweep, and Bobby Blanco breaks down the hot week.

The Nats swept the Orioles and the Braves for a five-game heater going into Memorial Day weekend, and now, Robert Hassell III has arrived! Listen as our hosts discuss the Nats' hot bats and outfield surplus, Mike Rizzo checks in on Hassell's development, Mark Zuckerman recounts the importance of the Beltway Battle sweep, and Bobby Blanco breaks down the hot week.

The Nats five game win streak was snapped in Friday night's 4-0 loss to the visiting Giants. Mark & Al focus on MacKenzie Gore's status as he exited in the middle of an at- bat in the top of the 7th. Davey Martinez said afterwards that Gore is fine and it simply was a "Charley Horse" from a comebacker that Gore fielded in the bottom of the 2nd.(07:00) Gore struck out nine Giants to extend his MLB lead to 93Ks on the season.  The only run charged to the lefty was the leadoff batter in the top of the 7th, who came across the plate after Gore had left the mound. Gore was much more pitch efficient on Friday night as he was at 83 pitches through six innings of work.(13:35) Daylen Lile singled on the first pitch he saw as he hit 9th and played RF in his MLB debut.  Lile was called up from Rochester due Jacob Young being placed on the 10-day IL with a sprained left shoulder. Lile spent April in AA-Harrisburg and immediately made an impact when given the opportunity in AAA.(23:10) The offense could not get anything going as CJ Abrams & James Wood combined for an 0 for 8 effort. Luis Garcia Jr. was the only Nat to collect two hits against San Francisco's Landon Roupp and crew.(25:40) Four relievers were needed and none excelled. Zach Brzykcy allowed a pair of runs in an inning of work and his ERA is up to 11.12 in seven Big League appearances. 

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?

Take 10 with Tim – May 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am 1.I know everyone loves Juan Soto, but with eight home runs and a .247 batting average after 30% of the games played this season, it looks a lot like 2022 when he hit 27 home runs and had a .242 average. He is stealing bases, which helps, but should owners be worried? Is this the player they drafted?a.He's also been criticized for his lack of hustle. Do you think that now that he's being paid, he's lost something?2.Sal Perez and Adley Rutschman hit home runs on Wednesday. It was Adley's first home run since April 20, and he's barely hitting above the Mendoza line. Perez last hit a home run on April 13 and is also just above the Mendoza line. Who are you more concerned about for the rest of the season?3.Dylan Crews will be out for a while after suffering an oblique strain on Tuesday. Robert Hassell III gets the call. He's far from the player everyone expected when he was drafted by the Padres in the first round in 2020, but he's played alright this season, with a .288 batting average, four home runs, and nine stolen bases. What do you expect, and how long do you think he'll be out?4.Patrick Corbin looked like he was playing out the string after signing that great contract with Washington. He went unowned in most leagues. This year, he's been a different guy. Pitching for Texas, he's won three games and posting a 3.59 ERA. However, he's not striking out many (6.75 K/9) and his xERA is 4.56.a.You can't sell high (maybe you can), but what do you do here? Keep starting him every week? Pick and choose based on matchups? Something else?5.In the past three games, Will Warren has a record of 2-0, with a 1.50 ERA and a 13:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He has lowered his ERA to 4.05. Is this merely a hot streak, or are we witnessing a breakout?6.Matt Shaw returns to the Cubs, and Moises Ballesteros is sent down. This is Shaw's second chance. Will this time be better?7.Rank the Top 10 pitchers you would like to own over the rest of the season.1)Skubal2)Skenes3)Yamamoto4)Wheeler5)Fried6)Brown7)deGrom8)Senga9)Bibee10)Warren8.If something pops up today, we will include9.What one hitter are you targeting in this weekend's FAAB?Robert Hassell III (OF, Was)10.What one pitcher are you targeting in this weekend's FAAB?Daniel Palenecia (RHP, CHC)

Episode 182, Segment 1 -- With injuries in the outfield to Dylan Crews and Jacob Young, the Nationals were forced to turn to their Minor League system for help. And there was no better place to turn to as their Top Outfield prospect, Robert Hassell III joined the team on Thursday to make his Major League Debut. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back as his dazzling first night as a member of the big league roster and set the expectations for what he will provide to the lineup, and what the lineup could look like once Crews and Young are healthy again. 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 182, Segment 3 -- We throw back to our interview with Robert Hassell III from Spring Training, where he established himself as a player to watch out for in 2025 with a hot start to his 2025 campaign. Enjoy this interview from March with the Nationals top Outfield prospect. 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 182, FULL SHOW -- With injuries in the outfield to Dylan Crews and Jacob Young, the Nationals were forced to turn to their Minor League system for help. And there was no better place to turn to as their Top Outfield prospect, Robert Hassell III joined the team on Thursday to make his Major League Debut. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back as his dazzling first night as a member of the big-league roster and set the expectations for what he will provide to the lineup, and what the lineup could look like once Crews and Young are healthy again; After losing 3 of 4 in Atlanta last week, the Nationals were able to bounce back against the division rivals with a two-game sweep at home this week. Grant & Tobi highlight some of the best performances from the two-game set as they look toward finishing their homestand strong when the Giants come to town; We throw back to our interview with Robert Hassell III from Spring Training, where he established himself as a player to watch out for in 2025 with a hot start to his 2025 campaign. Enjoy this interview from March with the Nationals top Outfield prospect. 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

We preview the Nats & Braves series as Robert Hassell III is set to make his MLB debut tonight!

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?

Tim gives a quick update on what you need to know as the Nats & Braves game was officially postponed at about 5PM on Wednesday.

Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports joins G&D to preview Robert Hassell III's debut.

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

After wrapping up a lively and insightful discussion on the tush push, the Rooster shifts focus to the Nationals' recent success in replacing Dylan Crews with Robert Hassell III. With the Nats extending their win streak to four games after a thrilling series opener against the Braves, Hassell delivered a standout performance that had everyone talking. Tune in as the Rooster breaks down Hassell's impact and previews what's ahead for the Nats as they gear up for the second game of the series against Atlanta.

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.

Episode 181, Segment 3 -- There's a lot to like with what's happening in the Nationals Minor League system. Grant & Tobi discuss when we could see Brady House, Robert Hassell III, or Daylen Lile at the Major League level, Travis Sykora's latest start, and Luke Dickerson's first full week in professional ball. 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 181, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals not only won the season series this weekend when they squared off with Baltimore for the 2nd series early this season, but they would go on to sweep them at Camden Yards in dominating fashion. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer analyze how the faces of the Nationals stepped up big to lead the team to a comeback win on Friday, followed by two double digit run performances; Aside from the performances from the faces of the franchise, the Nationals got several other encouraging performances in their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. Grant & Tobi look back at how Nasim Nuñez's performance on Friday sparked the team to a comeback victory, and how Cole Henry is solidifying himself as one of the more reliable arms in the bullpen; There's a lot to like with what's happening in the Nationals Minor League system. Grant & Tobi discuss when we could see Brady House, Robert Hassell III, or Daylen Lile at the Major League level, Travis Sykora's latest start, and Luke Dickerson's first full week in professional ball. 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 177, Segment 3 -- With recent performances from the likes of Daylen Lile, Andrew Pinckney and Robert Hassell III, the Nationals outfield in the Minor League system looks quite crowded. Grant & Tobi empty the notebook on the latest within the Minor Leagues, including the return of Top Pitching Prospect Travis Sykora. 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 177, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals took two of three in Cincinnati as they return home to get ready to host Cleveland. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at another good start for MacKenzie Gore and talk about why you shouldn't be concerned that he doesn't go deep into games like Aces of the past; CJ Abrams and Alex Call have been amongst Nats hitters who have been on an impressive run lately. Grant & Tobi breakdown what's to like about their recent hot streaks; With recent performances from the likes of Daylen Lile, Andrew Pinckney and Robert Hassell III, the Nationals outfield in the Minor League system looks quite crowded. Grant & Tobi empty the notebook on the latest within the Minor Leagues, including the return of Top Pitching Prospect Travis Sykora. 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 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. 

As the Washington Nationals prepare for the season, two young prospects, Robert Hassell III and Brady House, have been left off the Opening Day roster. While both players show promise—Hassell with a strong .370 batting average this spring and House improving his performance to .333—they still need more experience in the minors to fully develop. Manager Davey Martinez believes they could debut in 2025, but until then, they are expected to continue honing their skills at Triple-A, especially since established players like Jacob Young and Paul DeJong are currently securing key positions. In addition to roster updates, there are ongoing discussions about first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell, who is expected to be a significant trade candidate this season as the Nationals continue to rebuild. Given his one-year contract and the team's challenges, Bell could attract interest from contending teams if he performs well. Meanwhile, young talents in the minors, including Hassell, could eventually step into vital roles like the DH position. The team is watching closely as the trade deadline approaches, keeping an eye on potential destinations for Bell and the development of their young prospects. 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!  

As the Washington Nationals prepare for the season, two young prospects, Robert Hassell III and Brady House, have been left off the Opening Day roster. While both players show promise—Hassell with a strong .370 batting average this spring and House improving his performance to .333—they still need more experience in the minors to fully develop. Manager Davey Martinez believes they could debut in 2025, but until then, they are expected to continue honing their skills at Triple-A, especially since established players like Jacob Young and Paul DeJong are currently securing key positions. In addition to roster updates, there are ongoing discussions about first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell, who is expected to be a significant trade candidate this season as the Nationals continue to rebuild. Given his one-year contract and the team's challenges, Bell could attract interest from contending teams if he performs well. Meanwhile, young talents in the minors, including Hassell, could eventually step into vital roles like the DH position. The team is watching closely as the trade deadline approaches, keeping an eye on potential destinations for Bell and the development of their young prospects. 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!  

Charlie Slowes & Dave Jageler are live from Duffy's Sports Grill in West Palm Peach, Florida! The guys are joined in the 1st half with LHP Mitchell Parker. Outfield prospect Robert Hassell III joins on the back end after a strong start to the Spring!

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

(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.

In the latest episode of the Talk Nats Podcast, the spotlight is on promising performances from the Nationals' spring training. Robert Hassell III shone with a crucial three-run double that helped secure a 6-3 victory over the Astros. After struggling with injuries last season, he's looking to stay healthy and strengthen his performance in the minors as competition heats up with other top prospects like James Wood and Dylan Crews. Manager Davey Martinez recognized Hassell's potential impact on the team's success moving forward. Additionally, pitcher Jake Irvin impressed with a quick inning, while Jarlin Susana showcased his striking speed despite a challenging outing. The podcast also highlighted CJ Abrams' new role as the leadoff hitter for the upcoming season, which aims to solidify the batting order. Abrams has demonstrated consistent performance over the past year, though he faced a slump that briefly reset his position. Dylan Crews, another top prospect, is also a competitive factor for the lineup, but Martinez expressed confidence in Abrams leading off. As the spring season approaches, there's noticeable excitement around Abrams' revamped conditioning and the overall potential of the Nationals' roster.

The Nats lost 7-6 on Thursday night in Chicago for their 4th consecutive defeat. Mark (From Wrigley Field) & Al react to Washington falling to 17 games below .500 for the first time this season. (05:00) CJ Abrams had a magnificent game as he had four hits, two of which were doubles, and a pair of stolen bases. (12:45) Darren Baker got his first career start at a stadium that he grew up at and he responded with a trio of hits. Baker sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at The Friendly Confines when he was a four year old child when his dad was the Cubs Skipper. (16:05) Jacob Young was thrown out trying to steal 2nd Base and exited early due to a shoulder injury. Young was replaced in the lineup by Joey Gallo, who later connected with a three-run homer. (23:20) Patrick Corbin took the loss in what will likely be his second to last start in a Nationals uniform. Corbin has a slew of statistics that show he is yet again one of the worst starting pitchers in Baseball. (33:00) Josh Whetzel, the Voice of the Rochester Red Wings, gives an update on the AAA team in their final week of play. Hear the latest on players such as Brady House, Trey Lipscomb, and Robert Hassell III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 116, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting in the leadoff spot; It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews and more!; Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to discuss his recent article on why the Nats should be ready to bring James Wood to the Major League level, the importance of getting CJ Abrams a contract extension, and if Ted Leonsis is still seeking a chance to bid on the Nationals. Plus, we read your reviews from the last week! 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 116, Segment 2 -- It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews 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

The month of May brings the Ntas toughest stretch of games potentially of the 2024 season, but this young scrappy Nats team could be up for a major challenge. If the Nats end May with a winning record, we're now talking about postseason baseball in DC. Robert Hassell III has been on fire down on the farm, and he may have resurrected his top prospect status. Is the turnaround for real? Lastly, the Beltway Series begins today as the O's come down to face off against this young, vibrant Nats ballclub.  Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix  LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON. 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.DoorDashGet all your Mother's Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply.Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlband 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. Terms apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! 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)

Episode 113, Segment 2 -- As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats of some of the Nationals Top Prospects in their minor league system. Grant & Tobi breakdown the hot week that was for Robert Hassell III, Brady House, Elijah Green, Daylen Lile, and the return of Dylan Crews to the Double-A Harrisburg lineup. 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 113, FULL SHOW -- Despite returning home with an overall winning road trip, the confines of Globe Life Field didn't treat the Nationals offense kindly. Grant & Tobi try to figure out how various players of the Nationals offense can break out of some big time slumps ahead of their weekend homestand versus Toronto; As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats of some of the Nationals Top Prospects in their minor league system. Grant & Tobi breakdown the hot week that was for Robert Hassell III, Brady House, Elijah Green, Daylen Lile, and the return of Dylan Crews to the Double-A Harrisburg lineup; The first major Mock Draft of the season has arrived and Grant & Tobi take a look into which college prospects you should be keeping an eye on as potential future draft options for your Washington Nationals. 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 112, Segment 3 -- It's been a while, so let Grant & Tobi catch you up with the latest in the Nationals Minor League system, highlighting recent performances from Top Hitting Prospects including Robert Hassell III, James Wood, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile. Plus, our first check in on some of the Top Pitching Prospects, including DJ Herz, Jarlin Susana, and Jackson Rutledge. 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 112, FULL SHOW -- After a rough home series that saw them get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Nationals hit the road for a 4-game series in Miami. And despite struggles versus the Marlins in recent years, the Nats first series of the year against their NL East rival from South Beach saw them get back in a big-time way, sweeping the 4-game series at Loan Depot Park. Grant & Tobi look back at what went right for the Nationals over the weekend, how some of the young talent continues to break out, and why you should be encouraged by performances from veterans like Jesse Winker and Nick Senzel; The Nationals pitching staff has held up well so far through the first month of the season. Grant & Tobi look back at the last weeks' worth of pitching performances and highlight who has stood out from the bullpen; It's been a while, so let Grant & Tobi catch you up with the latest in the Nationals Minor League system, highlighting recent performances from Top Hitting Prospects including Robert Hassell III, James Wood, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile. Plus, our first check in on some of the Top Pitching Prospects, including DJ Herz, Jarlin Susana, and Jackson Rutledge. 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

Opening Day is under a month away as Mark & Al convene to discuss the latest with the Nationals. James Wood has been the star of Spring Training and that is where the conversation begins. What are the chances the 21-year-old will be with the Nats on March 28th in Cincinnati? (08:30) An update on how Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell III have looked during Grapefruit League play. (11:30) An explanation of the complicated Prospect Promotion Initiative (PPI) that factors into the decision of whether or not to put a highly regarded prospect on the Opening Day roster. (14:45) A look at the starting rotation and who stacks up where in the pecking order. (25:35) There have been rave reviews for Sean Doolittle in his new role as pitching strategist, a position he was hired for in mid January. Hear a brief explanation of what his duties entail. (30:00) Then we turn our focus to what the bullpen looks like this year. Unfortunately there will not be Mason Thompson in 2024 as he will undergo Tommy Johnson surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats have played a pair of Grapefruit League games and James Wood homered in each one. Mark & Al begin by discussing the team's #2 ranked prospect's mammoth shots in West Palm and Jupiter over the weekend. Wood is 21 years old spent the bulk of 2023 with Double-A Harrisburg. Meanwhile, Robert Hassell III tripled on Saturday night and Dylan Crews already came through with a diving catch. (11:45) Keibert Ruiz's had a rough start to Spring as he was charged with two catcher interference calls and a passed ball. Mark explains what Keibert is working on in camp after his sub standard 2023 behind the plate. (16:45) The Lerners have told the Washington Post that they are no longer exploring a sale of the Nats. How much does the timing of this announcement have to do with the specifics of the Orioles sale? (31:35) Saturday was the deadline for all players to report to Spring Training and Stephen Strasburg was not among them. At the beginning of camp Mike Rizzo indicated he expected Strasburg to be in West Palm by February 24th. Mark explains the latest regarding the situation. (40:00) Ryan Zimmerman meanwhile is helping out down in Florida. Al wonders what the future holds for "Mr. National". (47:35) Tim Shovers speaks with Gary Sarnoff about his new book on the 1924 World Champion Washington Senators, "Team of Destiny: Walter Johnson, Clark Griffith, Bucky Harris, and the 1924 Washington Senators". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices