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Grant and Danny look back at the Nationals' unforgettable 2019 Wild Card win over the Brewers and the dramatic moments that launched their championship run. Plus, a look at former Nats making an impact for other teams during this year's MLB playoffs.
The Commanders are off to London and dinner parties are apparently dead. Plus, Nats President Paul Toboni, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley, and Ted Leonsis join the Junkies for a loaded show covering the latest in D.C. sports and more.
The Sports Junkies are joined the Nationals' President of Baseball Operations to the show to discuss his first season in the role, the team's plans for the offseason, the direction of the organization, and what fans can expect moving forward.
It is a packed hour with The Sports Junkies, who are joined by Nats President Paul Toboni, UMD Football Head Coach Mike Locksley & Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis to talk all things DMV sports including the Nats, Wizards, Mystics and University of Maryland football.
The New York Mets ended the 2026 season with a whimper, losing two out of three to the Washington Nationals to finish in last place in the NL East. Chris and Jack discuss the series, Francisco Lindor's future, Carson Benge's ROY campaign, David Stearns's end-of-season press conference and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailA 12-year MLB veteran turned insurance executive at the world's third-largest broker shares what family means to him, the mental game behind elite performance, and what he wishes he'd known about financial literacy before going pro. Backed by 19 years and 300+ events, Family Office Club connects investors and operators across every industry. Join our 16-million-member network. What's one piece of advice you'd give parents raising the next generation of athletes?About the speaker:Mike O'Connor is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Nationals and New York Mets. After earning his Finance degree from George WashingtonUniversity in 2002, Mike was drafted in the 7th Round by the Montreal Expos and went on to enjoy a 12-year professional career before retiring in 2014.Today, Mike leverages his competitive spirit and financial expertise to serve ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, and sports & entertainment clients nationwide. Hespecializes in designing tailored Property & Casualty insurance solutions that protect complex assets and lifestyles.Mike is part of Gallagher, the world's 3rd largest insurance brokerage, with $13B in revenue and 71,000 employees globally. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two children.https://familyoffices.com/
New York Mets at Washington Nationals by Tony T.There is a 31$ chance of raing with 16 MPH winds. NY is batting .240 in their past six games with a .306 OBP. Nationals hitting .206 in this span with a .317 slugging percentage. Conditions do not look good for hitting here. Play Mets and Nationals under 8.5.
Andy Green talks with the media after the Mets 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Green discusses Carson Benge's historic rookie season after hitting his 20th home run of the season.
New York Mets at Washington Nationals by Tony T.NY is batting .326 in their past six games with a .417 slugging percentage. Nationals hit .235 in this period with a .358 slugging percentage. Tong in his road appearances has an ERA of 6.35. Irvin the bulk pitcher has struggled throughout this season. Mets bullpen has an ERA of 4.20 in their past 28 games with the Nationals pen an ERA of 6.15 in their past 26 games. NY is 17-8-1 to the over in their past 26 games. Nationals are 16-9-1 to the over in their past 26 games. Play New York and Washington over 8.5.
A full interview with Washington Nationals pitching prospect Riley Maddox after being named a South Atlantic League All Star for Wilmington!
In 2019, Yan Gomes was behind the plate for the Washington Nationals in Game 7 of the World Series. He caught the final pitch and helped the team capture its first World Series title in franchise history. In this conversation, Yan shares a behind-the-scenes look at that moment — and the journey that, years earlier, helped him become the first Brazilian-born player in MLB history. You'll hear how the Nationals roster came together to turn around a 19-31 start to their season and ultimately win the World Series — as well as many of the mindsets & philosophies that helped Yan become an MLB All-Star and Silver Slugger. At its core, so much of Yan's story is about feeling the weight of enormous responsibility (but also embracing it for the joy and fulfillment you can derive from it). ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.
A full interview with Washington Nationals pitching prospect Riley Maddox after being named a South Atlantic League All Star for Wilmington!
En este episodio de las mujeres en la otra cara del deporte, Gil se sienta a conversar con Nitfrancis Marrero, Athletic trainer de los Washington Nationals en la MiLB. Conocemos su historia y todas sus experiencias con los jugadores y Jovenes que ha trabajado.#losdelcolegiopodcast #athletictrainer #washingtonnationals #baseball #milb #deporte #youtube #spotify #podcast #podcastenespañolSigue a Nitfrancis:Instagram: @nitmd7Síguenos a nosotros en: Spotify- Los Del Colegio PodcastLos Del Colegio Podcast | Facebook@losdelcolegiopodcast-InstagramLos Del Colegio Podcast - YouTubeColegioPodcast - X losdelcolegiopodcast- TikTokPlaylist Spotify: Los Del Colegio PlaylistCanción Mírala- Spotifylosdelcolegiopodcast@gmail.comMerch de Los Del ColegioSpring-Los Del Colegio StoreSPR 21 CollectionInstagram: @spr_21collectionRedes de Omy:YouTube- Omar Xavier- Omar Xavier - TopicFacebook- omyxavyInstagram- omyxavyX- omyxavySpotify- Omar XavierRedes de Gil:Facebook: Gil OrtizInstagram- gil_operezX- gilsito_07
Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. He hears the complaints. Please, don't get fooled again. Plus Gene offers up some sports news: The Rochester Knighthawks, Dan Mason and Gus Varland.
Full Hour 1 In The Sports Bar: The Rochester Red Wings can become International League Champions & punch their ticket to Vegas with a game 2 win tonight. Gene previews Joe Brady lies. Dr. Charlie Shuman stops by to shares his injury report. Plus Timmy has his hot take of the day.
Washington Nationals at Detroit Tigers by Tony T.Will Dion has made 1 starts in 13 appearances. Framber Valdez enters with 30 starts across 30 appearances. The individual starter cards detail workload, run prevention, strikeout rate, walk rate, ground-ball rate and home-run rate.
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles by Tony T.Max Scherzer has logged 16 starts in 16 appearances. Chris Bassitt enters with 17 starts across 19 appearances. The individual starter cards detail the workload, ERA, WHIP, strikeout rate, walk rate, ground-ball rate and home-run rate for this matchup.
What can a baseball manager teach you about building a better business and a more ideal life? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of The Winning Coach, Pat Rigsby sits down with Ted Tom, a manager in the Washington Nationals organization, to talk about his journey through small-college baseball, Division I coaching, IMG, and professional baseball—and the lessons he's learned about leadership, systems, culture, mindset, communication, and personal growth along the way. Ted has spent his career learning how to develop people, build effective systems, lead teams, and consistently improve. And those same principles apply to business owners and entrepreneurs trying to build successful businesses without sacrificing the life they want to live. In this conversation, Pat and Ted unpack: Why systems are critical to business growth How to identify the things that actually matter most Why great leaders learn to listen more and talk less How to build a strong business culture Why consistency is one of the most important leadership traits How to give talented people the freedom to be themselves Using data and technology without losing the human element Why business owners need to focus on what they can control How to measure whether your processes are actually working Why documenting your systems can expose the "leaks in your boat" The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge you and help you grow Why you need to learn to fall in love with the boring, everyday work How to narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be Why continuous learning and humility are essential to long-term success Ted's story is a great reminder that whether you're coaching a baseball team or building a business, success comes from knowing what you value, creating a plan around those values, and consistently executing that plan. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, or leader looking for better business strategies, leadership principles, mindset shifts, and systems that can help you grow your business while creating a more ideal life, you'll get plenty to think about in this conversation. Topics covered: business growth, entrepreneurship, business systems, leadership, mindset, company culture, coaching, team building, personal development, business strategy, productivity, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and building a more successful and fulfilling life. The Winning Coach with Pat Rigsby Helping coaches, entrepreneurs, and business owners build better businesses, become better leaders, and create a life they actually want to live.
Listen to guest appearances from 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980! Brian Baldinger provides analysis on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offensive line. Logan Paulsen breaks down Daronte Jones' defensive scheme and key matchups against Dak Prescott. Booger McFarland weighs in on Lane Kiffin, Jayden Daniels, and NFC East standings, while Washington Nationals executive Paul Toboni reflects on Daylen Lile's clutch homer, the C-minus training staff rating, and preparing for future MLB labor negotiations.
800 years after St. Francis' death, Assisi prepares to honor the historic anniversary. Meanwhile, meet the Catholic priest who ministers to MLB's Washington Nationals. And, hundreds of young Christians gather in Iraq for a festival inspired by St. Francis.
The WIP Morning Team discusses the Phillies' 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals. The team also debates, ‘Do we take the Eagles for granted?'. The Eagles win, and as a fanbase, do we take that for granted?
Francisco Rojas is here with a brand new Phillies Today. He discusses what the unfortunate injury news for Jesus Luzardo could mean for the Phillies the rest of the season, a series preview against the New York Mets, and more.
From 09/16 Hour 4: The MLB regular season will be coming to an end on Sunday, September 27th for the Washington Nationals. It's been a pleasure having Paul Toboni join The Sports Junkies throughout the season. In this segment, Paul discussed the potential MLB lockout and what that could mean for Washington's roster. What are your thoughts about the potential MLB work stoppage?
Shane joined the Washington Nationals in December 2016, beginning his career with the Auburn Doubledays before progressing through multiple affiliates and the FCL. He was promoted to Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in 2023. Shane played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization and earned a master's degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida.Topics covered in this episode:-Skateboarding-Routines and preparation-Finding success and advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"When guys come in it seems like they try to do everything. And then as they progress throughout their careers they realize that they don't have to do as much and then their warm-ups and their routines are much more calculated" (6:47)-"Building relationships with the players is probably what's gonna make an S&C coach successful" (18:15)-"I'm big on if I'm gonna give guys certain things to train then I wanna try them on myself first so I know what they feel like" (24:30)If you would like to learn more from Shane, you can connect with him on social media:Instagram:@shaner25_32
Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams Different Wounds, Same Healing: Childhood Abuse Survivors Speak Out with Dr. Peter Verdin and Sonny Von Cleveland Dr. Peter Verdin - Gold in the Cracks — A Memoir of Silence, Performance, and Repair Sonny Von Cleveland - Sonny Von Cleveland | Author, Speaker & Advocate | Palm Springs Dr. Gregory Williams welcomes two survivors of childhood sexual abuse, former college baseball player Dr. Peter Verdin and motivational speaker Sonny Von Cleveland, whose very different roads through trauma, prison, and healing led them to become close friends and co-authors of companion memoirs. Football, 9/11, and a Double Booking in Houston Dr. Gregory Williams opens the broadcast live from Houston, ribbing his beloved Texans for blowing an early lead in their season opener and checking on the Dallas Cowboys, who are about to kick off a tough road game against the New York Giants. He turns serious to mark the anniversary of September 11th, thanking veterans, active-duty service members including his own son in the Army, and firefighters and emergency responders, and says the tragedy pulled the country together with a resiliency he believes can never be broken. Williams gives out the call-in number, 888-627-6008, and his personal cell phone for anyone who needs someone to talk to, and notes the show is also streaming live on Facebook. He tells listeners tonight brings a rare double booking, a dynamic duo he promises will be nationally known soon, and explains he is skipping his usual intro segment to bring on Dr. Peter Verdin and Sonny Von Cleveland right away. Two Survivors Connect Through a Shared Network Verdin explains he emailed the show after searching podcasts in the trauma-and-healing space and finding Williams' book, Shattered by the Darkness, dovetailing with his own manuscript, Gold in the Cracks, written while he sat on the floor in pieces. He credits Detective Jeremy Henson, who caught his childhood abuser and has stayed a friend for seventeen years since the trial, with connecting him to Jim Cole, a thirty-year federal investigator who co-hosts a podcast with Sonny Von Cleveland. Verdin and Von Cleveland talked by FaceTime for two hours the first time they spoke, before either knew the other's full story, and later met in person in Nashville, where Von Cleveland wrote the foreword to Gold in the Cracks. Williams reads a line from that foreword aloud, noting how one man wore his pain where the world could see it while the other learned to hide behind a resume, different armor over the same wound. A Little League Coach's Years of Grooming Dr. Peter Verdin describes being chosen at age nine for an all-star Little League team in Northern Virginia, where the coach, John Hamilton, began giving him private hitting lessons, took him to an Orioles game, and embedded himself in the family, even earning a seat at Christmas dinner. Hamilton abused him almost daily from age nine until his fourteenth birthday, and Verdin says he told no one until a phone call from his mother during his freshman year of college prompted him to name what happened; Hamilton was later sentenced to fifty-five years in prison. Verdin went on to start for three and a half years at the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Washington Nationals before burning out. He kept the abuse buried for years while building what looked, from the outside, like a successful life, until being fired from a job and an abrupt breakup left him, four months before this broadcast, at what he calls rock bottom. Abuse, Prison, and Years in Solitary Sonny Von Cleveland says his abuse began at age three inside his own family and eventually involved seven men over nine years; when he disclosed his uncle's abuse at age ten and testified at trial, the uncle received fifteen years in prison, but much of Von Cleveland's family did not believe him and blamed him instead. Already caught up in the juvenile system after a felony break-in at age seven, he describes his mother trafficking him to men for drugs and money, a cycle that sent him to prison at sixteen, where he was raped by two men at knifepoint in his first week and later stabbed one of his attackers with pencils. He would spend eighteen of the next twenty years incarcerated, including five years in solitary confinement, a period he calls an absolute blessing because it forced him to sit with his own demons. A motorcycle wreck years later, after which he says he had to lose everything to gain a new life, became another turning point in his healing. Forgiveness, the Body, and the Real Numbers The two men compare how they manage triggers today. Von Cleveland says he has forgiven every abuser he has ever had, calling forgiveness the ultimate trigger lock that frees him rather than the person who hurt him, alongside meditation and remembering survivors who cannot yet speak for themselves. Verdin takes a different view, describing complex post-traumatic stress disorder as a physical brain injury stored in the nervous system rather than something a person can simply decide to release, and tracing a chronic back injury directly back to the exact age his abuse ended. Both men lean on movement, EMDR therapy, and journaling. When Williams raises the widely cited statistic that one in six men experience childhood sexual abuse, both guests call the number far too low, arguing it only counts men who report, leaving out boys in rural communities, cultural groups where the subject stays taboo, and the more than thirty children Verdin's abuser was found to have victimized beyond the five who came forward. Advice for Men Who Have Never Told Anyone Asked what he would say to a man who has never disclosed his abuse, Verdin urges people to speak before they hit rock bottom, describing how writing his own story forced buried memories to the surface and noting that friends who finally learned his history told him it made him make so much more sense. Von Cleveland adds that no one can help a person whose struggle stays hidden, quoting Viktor Frankl's line that suffering ceases to be suffering once it is given a purpose. Williams closes by pointing listeners to both books: Von Cleveland's Hey, White Boy: Conversations of Redemption, already available in print, on Kindle and as an AI-narrated audiobook, and Verdin's Gold in the Cracks, due out the third week of October and previewable at his website. He invites both men back on the show, thanks them for giving up their evening, and ends the broadcast with the program's long-standing promise that no matter how dark it gets, there is always hope.
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Jay Gruden, Brian Baldinger, Ben Standig, Peter Rosenberg, Brooks Kubena, and Paul Toboni!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Jay Gruden, Brian Baldinger, Ben Standig, Peter Rosenberg, Brooks Kubena, and Paul Toboni!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Jay Gruden, Brian Baldinger, Ben Standig, Peter Rosenberg, Brooks Kubena, and Paul Toboni!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Jay Gruden, Brian Baldinger, Ben Standig, Peter Rosenberg, Brooks Kubena, and Paul Toboni!
From 09/09 Hour 4: The MLB regular season has been full of highs and lows for the Washington Nationals. Last night, they set a new MLB record, but it's not one to brag about. Paul Toboni joined The Sports Junkies today to break down the Nationals new record for blown saves.
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Paul Toboni, Ben Standig, Gov. Wes Moore, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin, and David Aldridge
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Paul Toboni, Ben Standig, Gov. Wes Moore, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin, and David Aldridge
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Paul Toboni, Ben Standig, Gov. Wes Moore, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin, and David Aldridge
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Paul Toboni, Ben Standig, Gov. Wes Moore, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin, and David Aldridge
Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Washington 9-0 yesterday afternoon
Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Washington 9-0 yesterday afternoon.
From 09/02 Hour 4: It's almost time for The Sports Junkies to step up to the plate and accept Paul Toboni's ice bucket challenge! Paul joined the guys this morning to discuss some recent obstacles that the Washington Nationals have faced since they all spoke last week.
Shane joined the Washington Nationals in December 2016, beginning his career with the Auburn Doubledays before progressing through multiple affiliates and the FCL. He was promoted to Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in 2023. Shane played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization and earned a master's degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and being in one organization for a decade-Mastering the basics-His professional playing career-Skateboarding Quotes:-"It's been a blessing, honestly. We've been pretty consistent with our staff as far as S&C goes" (1:25)-"I think people get far away from just training general qualities too quickly" (11:52)-"Getting guys stronger through just the basic movements and progressively overloading them, it can do wonders before you go down any specific rabbit hole" (14:31)If you would like to learn more from Shane, you can connect with him on social media:Instagram:@shaner25_32
Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing game one of their two game series against the Washington Nationals last night 9-5 in D.C., and explain why they think the Braves strategy seems to change depending on the level of the opponent they're playing.
Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing game one of their two game series against the Washington Nationals last night 9-5 in D.C., and explain why they think there's no need to panic about the Braves despite their lead in the NL East being down to 3 games after the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game last night.
From 09/01 Hour 3: President of Baseball Operations for The Washington Nationals, Paul Toboni, recently nominated The Sports Junkies for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The guys react to his call out and then begin diving through some names they want to nominate.
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 bring you a collection of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Cade Cavalli, Nicki Jhabvala, Mike Florio, Paul Toboni, Austin Ekeler, and Liam Griffin!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 bring you a collection of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Cade Cavalli, Nicki Jhabvala, Mike Florio, Paul Toboni, Austin Ekeler, and Liam Griffin!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 bring you a collection of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Cade Cavalli, Nicki Jhabvala, Mike Florio, Paul Toboni, Austin Ekeler, and Liam Griffin!
106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 bring you a collection of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Cade Cavalli, Nicki Jhabvala, Mike Florio, Paul Toboni, Austin Ekeler, and Liam Griffin!
From 08/26 Hour 4: The Washington Nationals have had a roller coaster season that's had a ton of highs and lows. Paul Toboni stopped by The Sports Junkies to break down Washington's recent rough patch and express his frustration about the season.
The Nats have announced CJ Abrams is moving to second base…but he hasn't played there yet, and now an injury could complicate it all. We look at the timing of the move, the reaction to it, and whether or not it might mean an offseason trade in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, why did the Nats pull Cade Cavalli after six innings and 84 pitches in his last outing?
The Nats have announced CJ Abrams is moving to second base…but he hasn't played there yet, and now an injury could complicate it all. We look at the timing of the move, the reaction to it, and whether or not it might mean an offseason trade in this week's Best of Nationals! Plus, why did the Nats pull Cade Cavalli after six innings and 84 pitches in his last outing?
From 08/20 Hour 4: The Washington Nationals aren't completely out of the playoff picture, but things aren't looking good. The Sports Junkies are wondering why the Nationals waited so long to move CJ Abrams to second base. Do you think the position change should've happened earlier in the season?
From 08/19 Hour 4: The Washington Nationals have had a tough couple of weeks since August started. Paul Toboni is optimistic that a few changes, especially moving CJ Abrams to second base, could help turn things around. Do you think the Nationals could still make a playoff push?