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The Nats lost 8-3 to the visiting Cubs on Tuesday evening to open their six game home stand. Al & Tim start with Trevor Williams; who was taken out in the pivotal top of the 5th and was charged with five runs allowed. Williams threw a shutout last week, but this outing was in line with his season that sports a 6.03 ERA in a dozen starts.(07:30) Five bullpen arms were needed and the first one used struggled the most. Andrew Chafin relieved Williams in the 5th and walked two of the three hitters he faced. Jackson Rutledge interestingly was used in the top of the 9th in mop-up duty.(11:45) The offense scored three runs right away, but did nothing in the final six frames. Luis Garcia Jr. had a trio of hits and had a RBI single in the bottom of the 1st.(15:30) Jose Teña did not properly handle a grounder in the top of the 4th and it led to a big inning for Chicago to tie the game.(19:00) MacKenzie Gore will take the mound on Wednesday vs. the Cubs. Gore is tied with Boston's Garrett Crochet for the most strikeouts at 101.(23:25) ESPN's Jeff Passan handicapped every team and where they fit into the eventual Trade Deadline. Al & Tim respond to what he wrote about Kyle Finnegan and the Nats organization.
Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to a big win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field, with Busch going deep and PCA flashing elite defense. Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner added key contributions at the plate and in the field, while Matt Shaw continued to impress in limited action. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down all the standout performances, clutch moments, and what this win means for the Cubs moving forward. Don't miss the full postgame analysis, player breakdowns, and insight into the team's momentum and playoff chase.
Lance Brozdowski digs into Game 1 of the Cubs' big road trip, highlighted by Michael Busch's 3-for-4 night with three RBI, before diving into ESPN reporter Jeff Passan's take on some starting pitchers who might be available at the July 31 MLB trade deadline.
The Nats are red hot, and we find ourselves PUMPED for this Cubs series.
Barry Svrluga joins the show to give us a state of the union on the Washington Nationals.
Bobby Blanco from MASN gets us the latest news on Dylan Crews, and it doesn't sound great.
Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Tuesday, June 3, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.Tuesday's MLB Picks & Betting Breakdown00:00 – Introduction04:01 – Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds08:29 – Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox15:56 – Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros29:30 – Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs35:15 – Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks41:57 – Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals51:25 – Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners59:06 - Homerun props rant01:02:51 – Parlay of the Day
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Nationals 6:45PM ET—Cade Horton will start for Chicago. Horton appeared in four games with an ERA of 3.98 with WHIP of 1.23. The right hander fans 18.6% with 4.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 46.8% with 1.77 home runs per nine innings. Trevor Williams gets the start for Washington.
Today's word of the day is ‘52' as in welcome to the new NPDS as in new graphics as in new music. The Pacers have eliminated the Knicks once again. Pascal Siakam won the MVP. Haliburton had another great game. And the Knicks will go home losers again. (11:00) What happened in May in baseball? It's time for the Good and the Bad! We start with the Detroit Tigers and the insane season they're having! The Minnesota Twins had an incredible May to get them back into the season. Season was saved! (18:40) The St. Louis Cardinals won the most games in all of baseball in May. Who!? Yes, the Cardinal Way was back… at least for a month! (21:40) The Washington Nationals continue to surprise us all. How? Young players outperforming! That's what a team like the Nationals needs. (23:40) Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are just so much better than everyone else. (31:00) Review: Deaf President Now. (37:15) Now let's get into the bad in May. We start with Juan Soto. He had such a bad month. What's wrong? Will it change? (41:10) The Athletics are bad again. Damn. But not as bad as the Rockies. How can a team be as bad as the Rockies are? (45:00) Let's go over my predictions from May and the predictions for June Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘52' as in welcome to the new NPDS as in new graphics as in new music. The Pacers have eliminated the Knicks once again. Pascal Siakam won the MVP. Haliburton had another great game. And the Knicks will go home losers again. (11:00) What happened in May in baseball? It's time for the Good and the Bad! We start with the Detroit Tigers and the insane season they're having! The Minnesota Twins had an incredible May to get them back into the season. Season was saved! (18:40) The St. Louis Cardinals won the most games in all of baseball in May. Who!? Yes, the Cardinal Way was back… at least for a month! (21:40) The Washington Nationals continue to surprise us all. How? Young players outperforming! That's what a team like the Nationals needs. (23:40) Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are just so much better than everyone else. (31:00) Review: Deaf President Now. (37:15) Now let's get into the bad in May. We start with Juan Soto. He had such a bad month. What's wrong? Will it change? (41:10) The Athletics are bad again. Damn. But not as bad as the Rockies. How can a team be as bad as the Rockies are? (45:00) Let's go over my predictions from May and the predictions for June Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 06/02 Hour 3: Chelsea Janes joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Washington Nationals hot streak.
The Nats four game win streak was snapped in Sunday afternoon's 3-1 loss in Arizona. Mark (From Phoenix) & Al open with DBacks Ace Corbin Burnes leaving the game in the top of the 5th due to a potential elbow injury. Burnes will have a MRI on Monday just a few minths after signing a 6-year/ $210M deal.(07:30) James Wood was hitless, but both team doubles came from the new guys in Robert Hassell III & Daylen Lile. Nathaniel Lowe's RBI single in the 5th was the only source of offense.(09:30) Mitchell Parker struggled yet again the bottom of the 1st and all three Arizona runs came in that frame. Should the team experiment going with an Opener in future Parker starts to try and right the ship? Parker's ERA in the 1st inning is astonishingly over 10.50 this season and roughly 3.50 in all other innings. (19:45) The three relievers used combined for three scoreless frames. Eduardo Salazar escaped a jam in the bottom of the 6th his first appearance since he replaced Jorge Lopez on the roster.(22:00) The Cubs come to D.C. on Tuesday and are tied for the best record in the NL. The hosts note that Chicago is far ahead of Washington despite the two franchises beginning their rebuilds at the exact same time in the summer of 2021.(25:05) If the Nats are in the Wild Card hunt ahead of the Trade Deadline, will they be buyers? The Deadline this season is on Thursday July 31st at 6PM.
The Nats are on a heater these past few weeks with how the young kids have been playing!
Luke and Mitch Vareldzis ask if the Phoenix Suns should trade Devin Booker to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 1 pick and discuss the worst part of the Arizona Diamondbacks' series loss to the Washington Nationals.
On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back following the Chicago Cubs' series win over the Cincinnati Reds. After dropping Friday's game at Wrigley Field, some late-game heroics and a strong series finale on Sunday secured the sixth straight series win for the Cubs. The boys discuss each game, some huge takeaways from the series and so much more. From excellent starting pitching, to the bullpen's nails performances, to getting just enough from the bats, the boys walk through it all. A question from the comment section is followed up by the Washington Nationals preview to close out the show. The Cubs will begin the three-game set in the nation's capital on Tuesday. Cubs On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com, your go-to source for Cubs news, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: @CubbiesOnTap | @OnTapSportsNetPanelists: @JoeyKnowsNothin | @TeddyFreddy270 | @JuiceOnTap | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap | @SilentBob_2 | @Rich_Ebs
Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!
The Nats won their fourth straight on Saturday night by defeating Arizona 11-7. Mark (From Phoenix) & Al marvel over the team's 10-run opening inning that set a tone for the entire evening. No homers were hit and the first 11 batters safely reached base.(9:40) James Wood's biggest impact came defensively as he nailed a runner out at the plate to stymie a Dbacks rally in the bottom of the 8th.(11:30) Are the Nationals a good offensive team?(15:45) Jackson Rutledge really struggled as the first pitcher to relieve Michael Soroka. Rutledge gave up three runs in the bottom of the 6th that cut the lead to four runs.(19:00) Jorge Lopez was DFA'd prior to the game and is the third veteran reliever that was signed in the off-season to have already been let go. Davey Martinez said before the game that Washington "was not the right fit" for Lopez.(28:05) A shoutout that leads to an extended conversation about the future contractual situations of young stars like James Wood.
Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!
Hour 3 with Doc Walker: The confidence in this Commanders team is sky high and the Nats are hot at the right time, can they complete the sweep?
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Diamondbacks 4PM ET—Mitchell Parker is starting for Washington. Parker, in eleven starts on the year, deals with an ERA of 4.65 with WHIP of 1.33. The left hander fans 15.4% with 10% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.5% with 0.75 home runs per nine innings. Corbin Burnes gets the start for Arizona. Burnes has ten starts with an ERA of 2.72 with WHIP of 1.17. The veteran strikes out 23.2% with 10.2% walks. Grounders are 49.1% with 1.06 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.10.
The Washington Nationals' offense has come alive in a big way, capping off a four-game win streak with a historic 10-run first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Following back-to-back 9-run games and an 11-run outburst, the Nats opened Saturday night's contest by sending 16 batters to the plate, recording 10 runs before the Diamondbacks could record a single out. Key contributors included CJ Abrams, Nathaniel Lowe, James Wood, and young call-ups like Angel Martinez and Dylan Crews. It marked just the second time since 1961 that a team had its first 11 batters reach base, highlighting a rare and electric display of lineup depth. The bullpen once again played a crucial role, weathering a mid-game push from Arizona after starter Michael Soroka ran into trouble in the sixth. With Kyle Finnegan unavailable, young relievers like Henry and Ferrer stepped up to secure the 11–7 win. The Nationals now sit at 15–12 over their last 27 games—marking their first winning month since the 2021 rebuild began. With power, speed, and timely pitching all clicking, this young Nats squad is building momentum and confidence, showing that the rebuild may be turning a corner.
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.
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Diamondbacks 10PM ET—Michale Soroka will start for Washington Soroka has five starts this season dealing with an ERA of 5.61 with WHIP of 1.21. The right hander fans 23.1% with 4.6% walks. Ground balls served at 53.3% with 1.75 home runs per nine innings. Brandon Pfaadt is starting for Arizona. Pfaadt in eleven starts with an ERA of 3.90 and WHIP of 1.22. The righty strikes out 18.8% with 5.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.5% with 1.73 home runs per nine innings.
The Nats took the series in Seattle by scoring seven runs in the top of the 10th for a 9-3 victory. Mark (From T-Mobile Park) & Al discuss the Nationals eighth victory in their past eleven games. They are just a half game back of the Braves for 3rd place in the NL East.(05:20) Luis Garcia Jr. had four hits that included a 2-run extra inning double to give Washington breathing room.(07:00) Josh Bell homered for the second straight game; his 8th of the season. Bell's 3-run shot firmly put the game out of reach and gave the Nats a seven run lead.(10:00) James Wood didn't go deep, but did begin the scoring with a 2-run double in the top of the 6th. The Mariners brought in their lone lefty to face Wood and he still managed to come through with a big hit.(17:30) MacKenzie Gore struck out eight hitters in six innings of work on 95 pitches. Gore now has 101Ks on the season to lead Baseball; seven ahead of Zack Wheeler.(23:10) Four relievers were needed and it was a big evening for Jose A. Ferrar, who retired all five batters he faced. Kyle Finnegan pitched the bottom of the 10th, his first action in a week due to shoulder fatigue.(27:15) An extended conversation on Keibert Ruiz's defensive struggles behind the plate.
Bobby Blanco From MASN joins the show to discuss the big win in extras last night for the Nats!
It's time for people to realize just how good James Wood is... Oh and he's a superstar.
Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Friday, May 30, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.Friday's MLB Picks & Betting Breakdown00:00 – Introduction00:49 – New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers07:29 – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros13:54 – Facing pitcher for the second time19:50 – Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds26:15 – Favorite MLB team28:30 – Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians38:10 – Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays42:40 – Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks51:39 – Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers58:40 – Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets01:01:40 – Parlay of the day
Jody Jackson discusses how important it is that the Arizona Diamonbacks win the series against the Washington Nationals, what the vibe is around the team right now and how much stock she is putting in the games right now.
Luke and Paul Calvisi discuss which personalities of the reported Phoenix Suns coaching candidates fit the team the most and look ahead to Merrill Kelly's start against the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Diamondbacks 9:40PM ET—Jake Irvin will start for Washington. Irvin has eleven starts in 2025 delivers an ERA of 3.42 with WHIP of 1.10. The right hander fans 16.9% with 6.8% walks. Ground balls served at 40.5% with 1.32 home runs per nine innings.
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.
Charlie Slowes, the voice of the Nats, joins G&D to discuss the Nats BIG win in Seattle.
Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Thursday, May 29, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.Thursday's MLB Picks & Betting Breakdown00:00 – Introduction05:35 – Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies21:15 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics29:25 – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros49:30 – Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners59:58 – Parlay of the Day
From 05/28 Hour 4: Mike Rizzo joins The Sports Junkies to break down the latest Washington Nationals news.
From 05/28 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the Washington Nationals future with callers.
From 05/28 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies analyze the Washington Nationals future.
The Nats were routed 9-1 in Seattle on Tuesday to begin their six game road trip. Mark (From T-Mobile Park) & Al convene after the Nationals fell to 24-30; putting them on pace for just 72 wins this season. Mariners starter Logan Evans cruised through the lineup as he only needed 88 pitches to last eight innings. (09:15) James Wood clubbed his 14th homer of the season and was the only source of offense for the team. However, Wood struck out three times and the hosts explore why he tallies so many Ks. (16:10) Mitchell Parker struggled again on the mound and gave up a trio of homers. Parker's troubles began right away as he gave up Back to Back HRs in the bottom of the 1st, continuing his recent trend of not pitching well in the opening inning. (25:15) Extended discussion of Ken Rosenthal's scathing piece of the Nationals rebuild woes in The Athletic. (39:30) Josh Whetzel, the voice of the Rochester Red Wings, swings by for his weekly AAA update. Hear his latest on Cade Cavalli, Yohandy Morales, Brady House, and more.
The guys react to Mike Rizzo's comments about the Nats competitiveness
Mike Rizzo responded to Ken Rosenthal's scathing article, and we react to that here.
Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury gave us some insight during OTAs for the Commanders, we play those here.
Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about College Football rule changes and much more. We hear from Dan Wilson as he previews the series against the Washington Nationals. Jackson and Anders FINALLY talk some soccer as we preview the match against San Diego on Wednesday.
In Ken Rosenthal's column on the Nats, he calls the team "Bottom Feeders." Lynnell and Danny debate if that's a fair assessment given where the team stands currently.
Spencer Nusbaum, the Washington Nationals beat writer for The Washington Post, discussed the current state of the team ahead of its series with the Seattle Mariners.
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.
With Ronald Acuña Jr. back in action, the Atlanta Braves are hoping they are primed to finally take off in 2025. Grant McAuley discusses a busy yet disappointing week for the club, which despite getting both Acuña and Spencer Strider back, was handed back-to-back series losses by the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres. We'll dive into the trends and stories behind the performance of the team and what areas need to improve to help Atlanta regain momentum. Special guest Brandon Gaudin of FanDuel Sports Network stops by to chat about the Braves at the Memorial Day checkpoint, the return of Acuña, the trajectory of the club and much more. You'll also hear from Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos on the struggles of closer Raisel Iglesias and others from his recent appearance on 92-9 The Game's "Steakhouse." We take a trip around the big leagues to discuss the historically bad Colorado Rockies, the Juan Soto drama for the New York Mets, the trade rumors swirling around Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes and other big headlines from the week that was in Major League Baseball. From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.
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 shutout the Giants on Saturday afternoon 3-0 for their seventh win in the past nine games. Mark & Al have plenty of praise for Jake Irvin, who tossed eight scoreless innings and tied a career high with seven strikeouts. Irvin's ERA is down to 3.42 and his WHIP is an impressive 1.10.(10:45) Jorge Lopez surprisingly pitched the 9th instead of closer Kyle Finnegan. Mark explains what is going on with Finnegan and why he did not enter the game on Saturday.(16:35) James Wood hit a 2-run HR in the bottom of the 1st for an early lead. Wood has homered in seven of the eleven games in which he has been the DH.(21:00) The final out came on a diving catch by Daylen Lile in RF. Lile started for the second straight day and had a single in the win.(24:00) The team is playing better, but still remains four games below .500. The hosts close the show by looking at the organization's big picture as we are almost one-third of the way through the season.
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.