Podcast appearances and mentions of Trevor Williams

Braves were rained out last night with the make up scheduled for a doubleheader Sept 16 in Washington DC Barrett Sallee talks with The Locker Room the night off Braves will try again tonight with AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2. 2.33) battling against Trevor Williams (2-5, 5.91). Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:30p with first pitch scheduled for 6:45p Hear Atlanta Braves Today every weekday morning during The Locker Room at 7:45aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Return of Spencer Strider did not go as smoothly as hoped, Braves fall to the Nationals 5-3. Barrett Sallee talks with The Locker Room about the return of Spencer Strider, timeline for Ronald Acuna Jr and more Braves look to tie the series this evening with AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2. 2.33) battling against Trevor Williams (2-5, 5.91). Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:30p with first pitch scheduled for 6:45p Hear Atlanta Braves Today every weekday morning during The Locker Room at 7:45aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nats rallied late with the bases loaded, but a CJ Abrams pop up resulted in a 4-2 loss on Saturday afternoon to the Cardinals. Al discusses the 4th consecutive defeat for Washington just after winning three in a row earlier in the week.(04:20) Davey Martinez was critical of the team after the game for issuing too many walks and conversely not drawing enough of them. Abrams swung on the first pitch against embattled St Louis closer Ryan Helsley with bases jammed in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and down two runs.(09:00) Dylan Crews slugged his 5th homer of the season to put the Nationals on the board in the bottom of the 8th.  His OPS currently sits at .571.(11:30) Trevor Williams gave up all four runs in the top of the 2nd.  Williams is currently staying in the rotation as Brad Lord is being moved back to the bullpen.(15:00) The 'pen was unscathed in three innings of work and Al highlights how well Cole Henry has mostly been performing.(16:30) Al reads some of the plethora of emails we received for feedback on the new MASN+ streaming app.(22:15) A special interview with Perry Giannis, President of Expos Fest, an annual gala in Quebec, that is to support a great cause.  Perry tells Tim why he thinks there needs to be more momentum for Felipe Alou to get inducted into the HOF and why Jose Vidro's number was retired at the event.

St Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cardinals at Nationals 4PM ET—Andre Pallante is starting for St Louis. Pallante made seven starts in 2025 dealing with an ERA of 4.75 with WHIP of 1.53. The right hander fans 13.3% with 10.1% walks. Grounders are 66.1% with 1.50 home runs per nine innings. Trevor Williams to start for Washington. Williams has seven starts with an ERA of 5.86 with WHIP of 1.61. The righty strikes out 18.8% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls dealt at 36.5% with 1.27 home runs per nine innings.

The Nats won their first road series of the season after a 4-1 victory over the Reds on Sunday afternoon. Mark (From Cincinnati) & Al note the bullpen having a solid weekend and instilling a bit more confidence as of late.(04:40) MacKenzie Gore extended his MLB lead for strikeouts this season by whiffing nine Reds in the series finale.  Gore fought through muddy conditions to make it through the bottom of the 5th as the rain intensified in what was his last inning of work.(13:00) Three Nationals relievers combined for four scoreless frames after Gore departed. Jorge Lopez tossed two innings on his way to earning the win.  Lopez has five consecutive scoreless appearance and all of them have come in high leverage situations.(16:10) Luis Garcia Jr. hit the go ahead solo homer to give Washington a 2-1 lead in the top of the 7th.  Garcia hit two homers on the road trip and his OPS this season is at .642.(20:00) The Nats begin a three game series vs. Cleveland on Monday night in Navy Yard.  There is some mystery as to who will start on Wednesday afternoon as it could either be Trevor Williams or Michael Soroka.  Brad Lord is slated to start the middle game on Tuesday evening.  (26:30) Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline previews the options for the Nationals this summer when they select the top pick in the Draft on July 13th. 

The Nats totaled 15 hits on their way to an 11-6 triumph at the Reds on Saturday evening.  Mark (From Cincinnati) & Al note Amed Rosario's biggest game yet since joining the team as he had four hits and a 3-run homer in the 6th to put Washington ahead for good.(07:00) Riley Adams had a big game with both the bat and his arm. Adams came through with a late 2-run single and threw out a pair of base stealers. Adams only has 22 at bats so far this season in the backup catcher role.(11:15) Trevor Williams had another rocky outing as he gave up four runs off of nine hits in just over five frames. Williams' ERA is up to 5.86 and his spot in the rotation is under closer scrutiny as Michael Soroka is poised to return soon from the IL.(16:20) Andrew Chafin excelled in his organizational debut as he recorded two strikeouts in relief of Williams to keep the 7-4 lead in tact through six innings. Mark relays his colorful impression of the veteran lefty who is full of personality.(23:00) MacKenzie Gore takes the mound on Sunday in the series rubber match.  Gore currently leads all of MLB w/ 59 strikeouts this season in seven starts. 

The Nats fell 6-1 in Cincinnati on Friday evening to open the three game set. Mark (From Cincy) & Al discuss Mitchell Parker's second consecutive poor outing as he allowed five runs off of four walks in only four innings on the mound. Parker this past week has been struggling with control and looks like a different pitcher than the one that began the season. (06:40) Michael Soroka struck out 11 Iron Pigs in only five innings of work in his AAA rehab outing in Rochester. He is expected to return to the big league rotation in the near future. (9:45) Jackson Rutledge tossed a scoreless bottom of the 8th and quietly is sporting a 2.38 ERA. Will he start to pitch in more high leverage situations moving forward? (13:10) Reds hurler Hunter Greene dominated Washington as he collected a dozen strikeouts in only six innings of work. Greene now has 55Ks this season, 3rd most in the majors, trailing league leader MacKenzie Gore by four strikeouts. (16:30) Josh Bell homered and the exited the game early due to tweaking his hamstring. (19:40) Trevor Williams is slated to start on Saturday, but there is heavy rain in the Cincinnati forecast.

Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Reds 6:40PM ET—Trevor Williams will start for Washington. Williams has six starts on the campaign delivering an ERA of 5.70 with WHIP of 1.53. The right hander strikes out 19.4% with 6.7% walks. Ground ball rate of 37.5% with 1.20 home runs per nine innings. Nick Lodolo gets the start for Cincinnati. Lodolo in six starts has an ERA of 2.25 with WHIP of 0.86. The left hander fans 18.9% with 3.5% walks. Grounders are 46.7% with 1.00 home runs per nine innings.

Monday was an ugly one in Navy Yard as the Mets routed the Nats 19-5 to split the series.  Trevor Williams allowed five runs in just over five innings of work, but the bullpen really imploded in the loss.  The 'pen then combined to give up 14 runs in less than four innings on the mound. Cole Henry especially had a rough afternoon, as New York plated five runs off of him in the top of the 7th.(13:30) The offense only scored in the bottom of the 8th in this one.  Among the scoring was James Wood's 9th homer of the season, putting him just one back of the MLB lead.  Nathaniel Lowe also went deep and this leads to a discussion about the trade that brought him over to Washington this offseason.(22:45) Al & Tim look at the recent emergence of MASN+, the new direct to consumer streaming option of Nationals & Orioles baseball.  What does this mean for the team's broadcast rights long terms?

NY Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Mets at Nationals 4PM ET—Griffin Canning will start for NY. Canning in five starts on the year carries an ERA of 3.12 with WHIP of 1.38. The right hander strikes out 23.4% with 9.9% walks. Ground balls sit at 53.4% with 0.69 home runs per nine innings. Trevor Williams is the starter for Washington.

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?

Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Orioles at Nationals 6:45PM ET—Tomoyuki Sugano is the starter for Baltimore. Sugano had four starts carrying an ERA of 3.43 with WHIP of 1.29. The righty fans 9.2% with 5.7% walks. Ground balls dished at 39.7% with 1.71 home runs per nine innings. Trevor Williams will start for Washington. Williams in four starts delivers an ERA of 5.95 with WHIP of 1.63. The right hander strikes out 18% with 6.7% walks. Ground balls come in at 35.9% with 1.37 home runs per nine innings.

The Nats were dealt a curve ball Thursday morning when they learned shortly before the matinee that Davey Martinez was immediately suspended for one game as a result of Jorge Lopez throwing inside on Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday night (Lopez appealed his three game suspension). Mark (Live from Pittsburgh) & Al discuss how curious of a decision MLB made in opting to suspend Davey. All of this began with Paul DeJong getting hit in the face on Tuesday night, which resulted in him landing on the IL with a fractured nose. (14:00) The offense was quite anemic in 1-0 loss on Thursday afternoon. Nathaniel Lowe was the only member of the lineup to have multiple hits. Washington only scored four total runs in the final three game of this series in Pittsburgh. (17:30) Trevor Williams' best outing of the season was wasted as he only allowed one run in his five innings of work. The bullpen for only the 3rd time this season was not charged with a run. Lucas Sims had an encouraging appearance as he tossed a scoreless bottom of the 6th. (23:40) The final leg of the road trip moves to Colorado for a three game series. The weather forecast calls for potentially three inches of snow in Denver on Friday, so a doubleheader this weekend is possible. (26:00) Terry Byrom, Voice of the Harrisburg Senators, provides an update on the Nats AA affiliate. Hear the latest on prospects such as Daylen Lile, Yohandy Morales, and Jarlin Susana.

Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Pirates 12:35PM ET—Trevor Williams will start for Washington. Williams in three starts on the campaign carries an ERA of 7.36 with WHIP of 1.77. The right hander strikes out 16.2% with 4.4% walks. Ground balls dealt at 37.3% with 1.23 home runs per nine innings. Andrew Heaney will start for Pittsburgh. Heaney has three starts with an ERA of 3.00 and WHIP of 0.89. The left hander fans 25.7% with 5.7% walks. Grounders are 40% with limited home run damage.

The Nats did not have effective pitching in their 7-6 loss on Saturday afternoon in Miami. Al recaps the not so pretty totals for Trevor Williams, who allowed six runs off of eight hits, before getting pulled in the bottom of the 5th.  Williams so far on the season is sporting a 7.36 ERA.(06:00) The bullpen did not allow a run on Friday night for the first time all season, but that luck did not carry over into Saturday.  Colin Poche allowed. Marlins run across, but the trio of relievers that followed him did not allow a further run.  Al points out the grisly stats so far for the lefty Poche, who pitched for Tampa Bay last year.(10:05) Washington's offense only had singles despite scoring six runs.  Keibert Ruiz had three hits while hitting third in the order and leads the team with a .985 OPS.(13:00) Alex Call drew a pair of walks in the loss and has walked a staggering nine times out of 37 plate appearances this season. (17:15) CJ Abrams has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a hip flexor strain. Abrams left Friday night's game early after re aggravating the injury that kept him out of the lineup earlier in the week.(20:00) A special listener birthday shoutout.  To learn more about the opportunity, email us at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Saturday and Sunday. The guys also give out best bets.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Saturday and Sunday. The guys also give out best bets.

Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals vs. Marlins 4PM ET—Trevor Williams is the starter for Washington. Williams, in 13 starts last year delivered an ERA of 2.03 with WHIP of 1.04. The right-hander fanned 22.7% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls dealt at 45.4% with limited home run damage. In two starts on the year he allowed six earned runs with nine strikeouts in ten innings. Sandy Alcantra gets the start for Miami. Alcantara missed 2024 with Tommy John surgery. He has a career ERA of 3.32 with WHIP of 1.15 with 7.91 strikeouts and 0.91 home runs per nine innings tossing 910 innings. He made two starts on the campaign allowing four earned runs with eleven strikeouts in 9 2/3rd innings.

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.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta.GlobalAtlanta covers international business and other news around Georgia, focusing on how the world connects to Georgia.Coolest Thing About Trevor: He loves going to estate sales, it's a family activity!Favorite Restaurant: Thumbs Up dinerFavorite Getaway: Chattanooga, TNFavorite Nonwork Hobby: Playing guitar and writing songsLast Book Read: "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" by Peter HesslerFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Gas station foodWebsite: www.GlobalAtlanta.comMitch's day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff's Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

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 fell 5-3 in Toronto on Tuesday night to drop to 1-4 on the season.  Mark (Live from Canada) & Al begin with the bad pitching luck for starter Trevor Williams & flame throwing reliever Jose A. Ferrer.  They both were victims to instances such as infield hits and defensive miscues behind them.  Hear what franchise record Williams is quietly threatening Max Scherzer for.(17:45) The Nats offense had another subpar night in scoring just three runs.  Dylan Crews, who has been struggling at the plate, rested in favor of Alex Call in RF.  Call rewarded his manager's confidence with a pair of hits while hitting 8th in order.(21:00) CJ Abrams was by far the biggest bright spot for Washington as he filled up the box score in a franchise SS type of performance.  Abrams had a trio of hits, two of which were doubles, and made a tremendous defensive play up the middle.(25:35) Keibert Ruiz knocked in a pair of runs and continues to impact every game.  Ruiz drew a walk and has a five game hitting streak to start the season.(29:05) The Nats will have MacKenzie Gore on the mound on Wednesday in their hopes to avoid the sweep.  Should we be caught up in the 1-4 record? 

1:00- G&D caught up with Trevor Williams this past weekend as he enters year 3 with the Washington Nationals.

Hour 3: Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong talks about working with young players / Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams talks about the Nats rotation / Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore talks about spring training goals / Show wrap up and double header preview

As the spring training progresses for the Washington Nationals, there's a sense of optimism .The front office is managing a healthy payroll without burdensome contracts, allowing for some financial flexibility as several veterans, including Patrick Corbin and Joey Gallo, hit free agency. The team's offseason strategy has been cautious, with Trevor Williams re-signing for two years and international pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara signing on for two years as well. The other signings, including Josh Bell and Michael Soroka on one-year contracts, have drawn mixed reactions from fans, especially as Jim Bowden from The Athletic assigned a "C+" grade to the Nationals' offseason, noting insufficient investment to make significant improvements. In the Talk Nats Podcast, the focus shifts to pitcher Jackson Rutledge, who is transitioning from a starter role in the minors to a full-time reliever. Despite a challenging season in Triple-A Rochester, where he allowed more hits than innings pitched, Rutledge showed promise during his brief stint in the majors, demonstrating improved command. Meanwhile, fellow prospect Cole Henry is also moving to the bullpen as he continues his development in Triple-A. This strategic shift could position both players for more impactful roles in the upcoming season, as the organization seeks to leverage their potential in a competitive division.

The Global Business Playbook in the #1 State for Business with Kristi Brigman and Trevor Williams Welcome to today's episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We're thrilled to be joined by Kristi Brigman, Chief Economic Development Officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Trevor Williams, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta, for an […]

The Global Business Playbook in the #1 State for Business with Kristi Brigman and Trevor Williams Welcome to today's episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine! We're thrilled to be joined by Kristi Brigman, Chief Economic Development Officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Trevor Williams, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta, for an […] The post Episode 8: The Global Business Playbook in the #1 State for Business appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

As the spring training progresses for the Washington Nationals, there's a sense of optimism .The front office is managing a healthy payroll without burdensome contracts, allowing for some financial flexibility as several veterans, including Patrick Corbin and Joey Gallo, hit free agency. The team's offseason strategy has been cautious, with Trevor Williams re-signing for two years and international pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara signing on for two years as well. The other signings, including Josh Bell and Michael Soroka on one-year contracts, have drawn mixed reactions from fans, especially as Jim Bowden from The Athletic assigned a "C+" grade to the Nationals' offseason, noting insufficient investment to make significant improvements. In the Talk Nats Podcast, the focus shifts to pitcher Jackson Rutledge, who is transitioning from a starter role in the minors to a full-time reliever. Despite a challenging season in Triple-A Rochester, where he allowed more hits than innings pitched, Rutledge showed promise during his brief stint in the majors, demonstrating improved command. Meanwhile, fellow prospect Cole Henry is also moving to the bullpen as he continues his development in Triple-A. This strategic shift could position both players for more impactful roles in the upcoming season, as the organization seeks to leverage their potential in a competitive division.

Fred Zinkie (@FredZinkieMLB) and Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) host their annual auction special, including Fred Zinkie's ways to improve auction formats. We'll also talk about Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and what that means for the Yankees, and how our mid-to-late round pitching targets are getting more expensive.---00:00 3-11 Zinkie Pod00:45 It's official. Gerrit Cole needs TJS.08:00 Evaluating early spring training returns with Jared Jones & Clay Holmes12:00 Dustin May will be the LAD SP5.18:30 Gunnar Henderson is still unsure about Opening Day.21:45 Rafael Devers delayed28:15 Fantrax29:15 Auctions31:00 Auction Improvements32:40 Use Ronald Acuna Jr. to illustrate34:00 Jeff's Home League as example39:00 Nominations43:00 Budgeting for the endgame44:00 Avoiding Bidding Wars46:00 Keeper Inflation in Auction Leagues50:10 NFBC50:50 BlueWire51:00 Reserve Round SPs52:45 Names to Consider: Max Meyer, Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Luis Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tony Gonsolin, Will Warren, Hayden Wesneski, Kyle Harrison, Ben Brown, Sean Burke, Tylor Megill, Andrew Painter, Osvaldo Bido, Tyler Mahle, Quinn Mathews, Trevor Williams.1:09:00 Labor Gloom & Doom1:13:20 Matt Shaw is going to Japan.1:16:00 Cam Smith in RF---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live! Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season. Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000! Sign up today!(hyperlink: https://nfc.shgn.com/landing/1465)FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you'll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the National League for the 2025 season | Episode 217.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice. NL Arizona Diamondbacks SS/3B/DH: Geraldo Perdomo v Jordan Lawlar v Eugenio Suarez v Pavin Smith Closer: Justin Martinez v Kevin Ginkel v AJ Puk Atlanta Braves SP4/5: Grant Holmes v Ian Anderson v AJ Smith-Shawver v Hurston Waldrep v Bryce Elder Chicago Cubs SP5: Javier Assad v Ben Brown v Jordan Wicks v Caleb Killian Cincinnati Reds DH/1B/3B/LF: Spencer Steer v CES v Jeimer Candelario v Gavin Lux v Noelvi Marte SP5: Nick Martinez v Rhett Lowder Colorado Rockies RF: Jordan Beck v Sam Hilliard v Zac Veen Closer: Tyler Kinley v Seth Halvorson LA Dodgers SP5: Tony Gonsolin v Bobby Miller v Landon Knack v Dustin May Miami Marlins C: Nick Fortes v Agustin Ramirez 1B/DH: Jonah Bride v Deyvison de los Santos v Griffin Conine v Matt Mervis v Graham Pauley 2B: Otto Lopez v Max Acosta v Jared Serna SP5: Max Meyer v Adam Mazur Closer: Calvin Faucher v Anthony Bender v Andrew Nardi Milwaukee Brewers 2B/3B: Joey Ortiz v Bryce Turang v Oliver Dunn v Tyler Black v Caleb Durbin SP5: Brandon Woodruff v Logan Henderson v Aaron Ashby v DL Hall Closer: Trevor Megill v Abner Uribe v Jacob Misiorowski v Craig Yoho New York Mets CF: Starling Marte v Jose Siri v Luisangel Acuna v Ronny Mauricio SP5/6: Clay Holmes v Paul Blackburn v Tylor Megill v Brandon Sproat Philadelphia Phillies Closer:  Jordan Romano v Orion Kerkering Pittsburgh Pirates C/1B/LF/DH: Joey Bart v Endy Rodriguez v Henry Davis v Jack Suwinski v Tommy Pham v Bryan Reynolds NOTE: Spencer Horwitz hurt 2B: Nick Gonzalez v Nick Yorke SP4/5: Bailey Falter v Johan Oviedo v Thomas Harrington v Bubba Chandler v Braxton Ashcraft v Andrew Heaney San Diego Padres C: Elias Diaz v Luis Campusano DH: Gavin Sheets v Mike Brosseau v Tirso Ornelas SP5: Matt Waldon v Randy Vasquez v Jhony Brito v Kyle Hart San Francisco Giants 1B/DH: Marco Luciano v Bryce Eldridge v Wilmer Flores v LaMonte Wade Jr. SP5: Jordan Hicks v Hayden Birdsong v Mason Black v Carson Whisenhunt St. Louis Cardinals C: Ivan Herrera v Pedro Pages 2B/LF/CF: Nolan Gorman v Brandon Donovan v Lars Nootbaar v Victor Scott II v Michael Siani SP4/5: Steven Matz v Andre Pallante v Michael McGreevy v Quinn Mathews Washington Nationals LF/CF/RF: (can Dylan Crews play CF?) v Juan Yepez v Jacob Young SP4/5: Trevor Williams v Michael Soroka v DJ Herz v Cade Cavalli v Jackson Rutledge v Cole Henry v Andre Lara v Brad Lord Closer: Jorge Lopez v Derek Law v Jose FerrerPlease rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!

The Talk Nats Podcast discussed the potential starting rotation for the Washington Nationals in 2025, highlighting several key pitchers. MacKenzie Gore is positioned as the ace, showcasing impressive strikeout numbers and promising talent at just 25 years old. Jake Irvin, slated as the number two starter, demonstrated a solid 4.41 ERA last season with a ground ball-inducing sinker. Michael Soroka brings veteran experience, while DJ Herz is rising with a strong debut season. Trevor Williams is in contention for the fifth spot, along with promising arms like Mitchell Parker and Cade Cavalli, both of whom have intriguing potential despite past injuries. In related news, Lucas Sims has joined the bullpen on a one-year contract, providing the team with a veteran presence as they aim to improve. The Nationals have been proactive in managing their roster, placing Mason Thompson on the injured list to make room for Sims. Meanwhile, owner Mark Lerner reaffirmed the family's commitment to the team, emphasizing a focus on stability and competitive prospects after overcoming past challenges. With the 20th anniversary of MLB in D.C. approaching, Lerner expressed optimism for the team's direction moving forward. On YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@TheTalkNatsPodcast

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson preview some of the key job battles in the NL during spring training. --- 00:00 NL Spring Training Job Battles 00:45 Vlad Guerrero News 08:50 Rafael Devers News 11:55 NL Job Battles 12:00 Fantrax 13:20 NYM SP: David Peterson vs. Paul Blackburn 17:50 NYM OF: Is Starling Marte stuck on the bench? 19:50 ATL SP4/5: Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver, Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider 26:30 MIA 1B: Jonah Bride vs. Deyvison De Los Santos 28:40 WSH SP4/5: Trevor Williams vs. DJ Herz vs. Michael Soroka 33:00 BlueWire 33:05 MIL 2B/3B/SS: Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang are in. Caleb Durbin vs. Oliver Dunn vs. Tyler Black 36:30 STL CF: Victor Scott II vs. Michael Siani 39:45 STL SP5: Steven Matz vs. Quinn Mathews 41:45 CHC SP5: Javier Assad vs. Colin Rea vs. Ben Brown 48:00 CIN SP5: Andrew Abbott vs. Rhett Lowder 50:30 PIT SP 4/5: Johan Oviedo vs. Bailey Falter vs. Bubba Chandler 54:30 EDGE Boost 55:20 LAD SP5/6: Tony Gonsolin vs. Dustin May vs. Landon Knack vs. Bobby Miller 59:05 ARI SS: Geraldo Perdomo vs. Jordan Lawlar 1:01:15 ARI SP: Can Jordan Montgomery get a spot? --- EDGE Boost EDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players. What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account? Earn up to 0.5% on every deposit Free to use, no minimum balances FDIC-insured accounts Unlimited withdraws back to card Lightning fast deposits and withdraws Sign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!  Fantrax Sign up for Fantrax FREE today and you'll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today.  Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al & Mark convene during the early January snow storm to discuss the roster moves that were made in late December. The Nationals recently acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Texas in exchange for Robert Garcia and also signed Josh Bell. Will there be more moves to address offense for the 2025 season? Bell was previously with Washington and was part of the Juan Soto trade to San Diego in 2022. (14:50) The Nats inked a pair of pitchers in Trevor Williams & Mike Soroka. Williams returns for his 3rd season with the team and Soroka is a veteran who has battled many injuries over his career. What does it mean for DJ Herz's spot in the starting rotation? (22:00) Where does Cade Cavalli fit into this season's plans? (23:30) An update on the bullpen as there are still roster spots to be filled. (31:00) Corbin Burnes recently signed a $210M six-year deal with Arizona and many expected the total to be higher. Burnes pitched last season in Baltimore and was considered the top available free agent starting pitcher. What does it say about the starting pitching market compared to previous years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we celebrate our 300th recording, and discuss Corbin Burnes shocking the baseball world by heading to the Diamondbacks, the Red Sox adding Walker Buehler, Teoscar Hernandez and Sean Manea re-upping with the Dodgers and Mets, Joc Pederson heading to Texas, Gleyber Torres heading to the Tigers, Andrew McCutchen remaining in Pittsburgh, and the Nationals bringing back Trevor Williams and Josh Bell. To wrap up, we discuss some of our favorite players of all-time at each position.

11:02 - Commanders: breakdown of and appreciation for quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football 26:28 - Commanders: discussion of how the Commanders are approaching their regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys...and a salute to head coach Dan Quinn off him with the Commanders continuing his penchant for rapid turnarounds 37:35 - Commanders: analysis of the productive season that tight end Zach Ertz is having off his two-touchdown performance in the 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football...a look at receivers Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus in the win over the Falcons...and a breakdown of playing-time percentages and notable Pro Football Focus grades for Commanders defensive players in the win over the Falcons 53:29 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats reportedly agreeing to re-sign pitcher Trevor Williams to a two-year, $14 million contract 57:32 - Wizards: thoughts on a 126-106 loss to the New York Knicks as Kyle Kuzma returned from a 12-game absence caused by a left-rib sprain Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 50 of TableSetters! Devin and Steve are back with a packed MLB offseason update, filled with blockbuster signings, trade rumors, and teams making bold moves for 2025! The Arizona Diamondbacks just made a statement, signing Corbin Burnes to a 6-year, $210 million deal with an opt-out after two seasons. This sets their payroll at a record $190 million and positions them as contenders in a tough NL West. But don't count out the trade rumors — Jordan Montgomery could still be on the move. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers keep their playoff hopes alive by re-signing Teoscar Hernández to a 3-year, $66 million deal. With other teams like the Mets and Blue Jays in the mix, this deal gives LA even more firepower for 2025. Over in Detroit, the Tigers are all-in on Alex Bregman, hoping to make him their third baseman. With Gleyber Torres already signed for 2025, the Tigers are positioning themselves to compete with their young core, but will Bregman seal the deal? In Washington, the Nationals have made modest moves, signing Josh Bell and Trevor Williams, but fans are hoping for more. Can they do enough to support their rising stars? Also, Anthony Santander is drawing interest from the Angels, Blue Jays, and Tigers, with a projected 4-year, $80 million deal. The Giants are also lurking for Pete Alonso, who turned down a 3-year, $90 million extension from the Mets. Where will Alonso land? Finally, the Angels are the most improved team this offseason (+6.4 fWAR), while the Padres have taken a significant hit (-10.4 fWAR). Or are they? We'll break down what these shifts mean for the 2025 season. Stay tuned for more offseason insights, and don't forget to follow us for exclusive content on Instagram and X @TableSettersPod!

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking on Day 2 of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings about Juan Soto and pitching targets for the New York Mets.  Will Sammon, who covers the Mets and MLB for The Athletic joins the show from the meetings in Dallas to deliver some behind the scenes stories of reporting on the Soto deal, and updates on the latest noise surrounding Garrett Crochet, Roki Sasaki, Sean Manaea, and other moves the Mets might still make.  Later, Connor and Joe look at the market set by Max Fried's deal with the Yankees, break down comments from David Stearns about Roki Sasaki, and dive deep into the live Mailbag to answer questions about Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Trevor Williams, Brett Baty, and more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome to The Athletic's Will Sammon from the Winter Meetings01:00 More about Juan Soto03:00 Garrett Crochet trade?05:00 Is Roki Sasaki realistic?07:15 Sean Manaea and other pitching targets10:05 Bullpen options12:30 Down on the Farm: new minor league ownership14:35 Kodai Senga and a six-man rotation17:00 Goodbye to Will19:10 Vote for The Mets Pod for a Sports Podcast Award!20:45 Max Fried and the new pitching market28:10 David Stearns speaks about Roki Sasaki33:30 Mailbag – Pete Alonso and protecting Juan Soto38:55 Mailbag – Push for Vlad if Pete leaves?40:55 Mailbag – Francisco Lindor still leading off?44:05 Mailbag – Thoughts on a Trevor Williams return?45:15 Mailbag – Are the Yankees “drunken sailors”?46:10 Mailbag – What to do with Brett Baty in 2025? 

The World Series is now behind us and Juan Soto's Free Agency has arrived. Mark & Al begin with a nod to Nationals October legend Daniel Hudson, who announced his retirement shortly after the Dodgers won the title, Hudson was warming up in the bullpen when Walker Buehler closed out Game 5. (05:00) Will the Nats be active on the Free Agency market for the first time in awhile? Will it be a Buyer's Market for the non elite players? (14:10) We give an early handicap of the Soto Sweepstakes now that the Yankees season is over. (28:20) Comparing Soto's Free Agency situation to the scene six years ago when Bryce Harper & Manny Machado's signings took longer than anticipated. (33:45) Corbin Burnes is the top pitcher on the market. Will the Nats be in the chase for the righty? (40:15)Trevor Williams and Jacob Barnes are Free Agents? Will they return to Washington? (45:00) November will likely be a bit sleepy and the Winter Meetings are scheduled for December 9th-12th in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been tough lately for small carriers. But we've seen over three months of rates that are above the same month's the previous year. Also, fuel is a huge expense for any owner-operator – but Trevor Williams, OOIDA's fuel card coordinator, says there are plenty of ways to save at the pump. And getting compensated for a loss when someone causes a wreck is important, but it's also important to be compensated for your downtime. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:15 – Saving money on fuel is vital to success in trucking. 25:08 – Making sure you're compensated for downtime. 40:20 – A little glimmer of hope in this week's rates.

The Nats clubbed the Phillies 9-1 on Friday night to end their four game skid. Mark & Al recap Stone Garrett's "too good to be true" evening as he fell a triple shy of the cycle in his first Big League game since August of last season. Garrett broke his leg last year and spent the bulk of this season with AAA-Rochester. (13:30) Trevor Williams tossed five shutout innings in his 2nd start since returning from the IL. The hosts look at what the chances are that he is back in the team's rotation next season. His ERA after 13 starts is 2.03, the lowest of his career. (21:00) Mike Rizzo spoke with the media prior to the game and among the topics addressed were CJ Abrams, offseason spending, and more. (27:00) Luis Garcia Jr. won the Nationals Player of the Year Award as voted on by the media. Garcia led the team in OPS and was 2nd in homers with 17. What would have happened if the vote had gone to Abrams instead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the third straight game the Nationals couldn't plate a run in their 3-0 loss to Kansas City on Wednesday night. Mark & Al dive into the continuing offensive ineptitude as the team is now 8-14 in September. (07:00) The lack of runs leads to re-visiting the conversation about the decision in August to bring back the entire coaching staff in 2025. (14:10) DJ Herz only allowed one run in his start of the season. Herz was called up in early June to replace the injured Trevor Williams and ended the year with an ERA of 4.16 (22:45) Cade Cavalli was at the stadium on Wednesday and Mark gives an update after the right hander met with the media. How much was this missed season due a to "dead arm"? (31:00) Thursday afternoon will be Patrick Corbin's final start in a Washington uniform and it will be interesting to see how the home crowd receives him when he exits the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats lost their fifth in a row on Friday afternoon, but there were positive items to focus on amid defeat. Mark (From Chicago) & Al gather after the Nationals 3-1 loss at Wrigley Field that keeps the team stuck at 68 wins. Trevor Williams had a solid outing after returning from a long stint on the IL; he only allowed one run in five frames in his first appearance since May 30th. Williams has one start remaining and these outings might serve as a de facto tryout for 2025. (17:00) The only Washington run came off of James Wood's 8th HR of his rookie year. No National has hit 30 HRs in a season since Anthony Rendon & Juan Soto in 2019. (20:10) Crews went 0 for 3 and has not had a hit in three straight games. He is hitting just .211 so far in the majors and his OPS is at .621. (23:00) A long form discussion on if ownership will spend money this offseason? What will Mike Rizzo be authorized to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats beat the Marlins 4-1 for the second consecutive day and they have now beaten Miami in ten out of twelve meetings this season. Mark & Al recap the 67th win of the year; and Washington needs to go at least 5-9 down the stretch to exceed last season's win total of 71. (06:00) Keibert Ruiz has another good game this month as he had a RBI single, double, and a stolen base. Ruiz is the only player on the team to steal third base twice this season and both of them have come recently. (10:15) The Nationals hit a trio of homers on Saturday afternoon despite only scoring four runs. They came from Joey Gallo, Jose Tena, and Juan Yepez in the victory. (17:00) CJ Abrams did not play for the second straight day and Davey Martinez referred to his ailment as a shoulder impingement. Nasim Nunez took his place at SS and had a throwing error in the field. (21:20) Patrick Corbin pitched well and earned his sixth victory of the season in six innings of work. Corbin likely has two starts remaining before his contract expires. (24:30) Trevor Williams will likely be activated soon and they might go a to six-man starting rotation down the stretch. (28:25) Kyle Finnegan notched his 38th save of the season, 2nd most in the NL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats were clobbered and shutout 12-0 on Tuesday night vs. visiting Atlanta. Mark & Al have an ugly evening to recap as the Braves are desperately vying for Wild Card contention this week in the two game series. (04:00) MacKenzie Gore was awful and allowed seven runs in under four innings on the mound. This start was a setback for the young lefty, who was coming off of three consecutive solid outings. The hosts look big picture at the situation moving forward with Gore as confidence in him being the Ace of the future is waning. (15:00) The bullpen had a heavy workload in the loss and Ildemaro Vargas got the call to pitch the 9th inning. Are you in favor a mercy rule to avoid such instances in the future? This is 5th time in the past few years that Vargas has been used in relief. (22:10) Trevor Williams made a rehab start for Harrisburg and will do so again on Sunday. It is the franchise's hope that he is able to return to the majors in the final few weeks and help ease the workload for the young arms. Williams last pitched on May 30th before placed on the IL due to a right flexor strain. (26:15) Jose Tena committed his 8th error in just 24 games while at 3B, but also had a double at the plate This leads to a look at if Brady House will be in the majors by early next season at the hot corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats were blanked 6-0 on Monday afternoon by the Cardinals to wrap up their eight game home stand. Mark & Al recap a sluggish defeat as the team has only had one day off since June 18th. There are six games remaining until the All-Star Break. (06:00) CJ Abrams committed two errors one day after being named an All-Star. James Wood went 0 for 4, but did have a diving catch in CF. (10:00) Mitchell Parker had solid outing on the mound, but not with the glove. Parker misplayed a bunt and did not properly cover 1B on a separate play. He did last seven innings and only allowed one earned run on 91 pitches. (18:00) Prior to the game Joan Adon was called up from Rochester in place of LHP DJ Herz. Adon threw the 9th inning, but did give up two St. Louis runs. Adon recently has been pitching out of the bullpen in AAA and Herz is expected to return to the majors later this summer. (25:00) Time is running out for Trevor Williams to be on the trade block. Williams had been on the IL since June 4th due to a right flexor muscle strain. (27:00) Jake Irvin is facing the Mets on Tuesday night just a few days after getting snubbed from the All-Star Game. Irvin last week on July 4th tossed eight shutout innings when facing New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17:01 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' offense, including deep dives on the team at running back, offensive line, receiver and tight end and an assessment of if the team has set up quarterback Jayden Daniels with a quality supporting cast 43:14 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats placing starting pitcher Trevor Williams on the 15-Day Injured List with a right flexor-muscle strain...and discussion of a 6-3 loss to the New York Mets 51:47 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-1 win at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which first baseman and notorious Blue Jays destroyer Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runs Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any gas-fireplace service, chimney cleaning or chimney inspection Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats lost 6-3 to the Mets on Tuesday night in D.C. for their fourth loss in the past five game. Mark & Al evaluate the news that Trevor Williams is headed to the 15-day IL due to a right flexor muscle strain (same injury as Josiah Gray). Williams' ERA so far this season is just 2.22 in 11 starts. (06:00) The nod instead went to DJ Herz, a lefty that was called up from AAA Rochester. Washington acquired Herz last summer as part of the Jeimer Candelario trade with the Cubs. Herz pitched into the the 5th and allowed four runs in his debut. The hosts look into why Herz is ahead of Jackson Rutledge in the pecking order. (14:00) Quick update on Josiah Gray as he threw a simulated game on Tuesday. Gray has been on the IL since April 9th. (17:00) Kyle Finnegan surprisingly pitched the top of the 9th as the Nationals were trailing 5-2 and allowed a run. Why did he appear in the game in that sort of situation as opposed to Tanner Rainey? (21:00) CJ Abrams and Jacob Young were each back in the lineup on Tuesday evening. Young had a an excellent game at the plate as he reached base four times and knocked in a pair of runs. This segment leads to an extended conversation on the state of the team's offense. (34:00) The Nats look to avoid getting swept on Wednesday afternoon as Patrick Corbin will take the mound, but there is rain the forecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie look at data from 2024 and identify bankable trends. Where are our category leaders coming from? Did we draft starting pitching too soon? --- 00:00 - Fred Pod 6-4 00:30 - Overall data from 2024 (as of the start of play this week) 01:30 - 4 of the top-20 pitchers in ERA were drafted in the top-100 07:00 - 12 of the 19 pitches with 75 SO were drafted in the top-100 09:00 - 6 top the top-15 pitchers in WHIP were drafted in the top-100 11:30 - There are so many starters who have are sitting on waivers in most leagues and have an ERA around 3.50 and a WHIP around 1.15 (Ryan Weathers, Jake Irvin, Trevor Williams, Kyle Gibson etc.). Bailey Falter was available on Sunday in most of my 15-team leagues. He has a WHIP under 1.00!  13:30 - Are big bids on pitchers like Christian Scott ill-considered? 16:45 - Trevor Williams on IL 21:00 - 10 of the top-13 hitters in homers were drafted in the top-100; 5 of the 11 hitters who are batting .300 were drafted in the top-100; 10 of the 12 hitters with 40 runs scored were drafted in the top-100; 9 of the 15 players with 40 RBIs were drafted in the top-100 28:00 - Were we drafting pitchers too early in this “everyone can pitch” landscape? 31:45 - One more observation, of the 22 qualified pitchers with an ERA under 3.00, 15 have fewer strikeouts than innings. In this season of low BABIP and low HR/FB rate, is getting whiffs less important in run prevention? 39:00 - Should owners in trading leagues try to correct this by dealing effective pitchers for effective hitters?  47:00 - Finally, am I correct in believing that the pitcher injury crises was overblown (once again) in April? 55:00 - Monday notes: Kyle Tucker is day-to-day but should be fine…..Blake Snell is on the IL again…..Noelvi Marte will soon start his rehab assignment…..Brandon Marsh to the IL…..Robert Gasser is dealing with an elbow injury…..Connor Norby debuted…..Tyler Anderson continues to defy the odds….Matt Waldron pitched well again…..The Reds scored 13 at Coors…..Nolan Gorman has hit 8 HR in 14 games…..Mark Vientos had another great game…..MacKenzie Gore burned owners in his two-start week…..Kevin Gausman continues to stink…..Austin Hays hit his first two homers of the season…. --- Sorare Promotional Copy Build a Collection. Chase Glory. Sign up for Sorare: MLB today and get 50% off up to $50 on your first Pro Cards. Play now!  PrizePicks Download PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now!  Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

17:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Daniels' deep-ball success from his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season can convey to the NFL, the value of a quarterback like Daniels with elite running ability, why Monson views the Commanders taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton in the second round as one of the best value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether targeting players (as the Commanders seemingly did) who test well athletically is a sound NFL Draft strategy and more 40:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 win at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher Trevor Williams and four relievers combined on a six-hit shutout 49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees off the O's reinstating starting pitcher John Means from the 15-Day Injured List but also placing starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-Day Injured List Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices