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The Nats split their doubleheader on Sunday after winning Game 1 by a score of 3-2 before losing the nightcap 3-1. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al start with the offense, which only mustered four runs in 18 innings of action. Dylan Crews though continued his hot weekend by getting a hit in each game, manufacturing a run in Game 1 and by stealing his 6th base of the season in Game 2.(08:45) We point out Luis Garcia Jr.'s struggles this far as his OPS is at .569. He only has one homer in 2025 and his batting average sits at .209.(13:15) Jake Irvin pitched well in the victory as he struck out nine in just over six innings of work.  Brad Lord started Game 2 and lasted four frames while only surrendering a pair of runs to keep Washington in it.(17:20) The bullpen certainly had a much better day on Sunday than on Saturday.  The highlight came in Game 1 as Jose A. Ferrer & Kyle Finnegan combined for the final eight outs.  Finnegan is 8 for 8 on saves this season and at 96 career saves; he is 2nd all time in Nationals history behind Chad Cordero.(27:00) The Nats open a seven game home stand on Tuesday when the Orioles come to Navy Yard for three games.  CJ Abrams has been on the IL since April 12th and there is a chance he could return to the lineup vs. Baltimore at some point.INFORMAL NATS CHAT HANGOUT AT WALTERS THIS WEDNESDAY AT 5PM PRIOR TO NATS/O'S

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The Nats emerged victorious on Saturday in Colorado, but a 12-2 lead turned into a 12-11 escape act. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al run through the dizzying afternoon that saw four Washington homers, a dominant outing by MacKenzie Gore, and the bullpen allowing eight Rockies runs in the bottom of the 7th.(05:30) Dylan Crews had his best game yet in the majors as he went deep twice and snagged a great catch in the bottom of the 8th. Crews knocked in four runs, which is thus far a career high.(07:35) James Wood slugged his 7th homer of the season out of the leadoff spot.  Wood is currently tied for the NL lead in homers with four others players including Kyle Schwarber. Wood was lifted in the middle of the game for Alex Call for defensive reasons and Al vehemently explains why he disagrees with this decision by the manager.(17:00) It got lost in the shuffle of the late game dramatics, but MacKenzie Gore was fantastic on Saturday afternoon.  Gore tied a career high with 13 Ks on 104 pitches in six frames and now leads the majors with 45 strikeouts this year.(22:30) The bullpen inherited a 12-2 lead entering the bottom of the 7th and an inning later Colorado was now behind 12-10.  Lucas Sims only recorded one out yet gave up four runs and his ERA this season is up to 15.26.  It still is better than Colin Poche's 19.29, this after he surrendered a pair of runs while also only securing one out. What can be done to fix this?(37:10) Jorge Lopez's suspension was reduced from three to two games.  He will be eligible for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.(40:00) INFORMAL NATS CHAT HANGOUT AT WALTERS ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD AT 5PM UNTIL FIRST PITCH AGAINST THE ORIOLES.

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes MPF Discussion with Dr Nick Holton and Dr Adam WrightAntifragility The Science of Thriving Through AdversityNick Holton, MAED, Ph.D.Co-Founder, The Antifragile AcademyDr. Nick Holton helps individuals, teams, and organizations become better versions of themselves through the science of human flourishing—blending peak performance with well-being and fulfilment. He works as a private coach and consultant with professional athletes, NCAA programs, schools, and Fortune 500 companies. Nick also co-hosts FlourishFM, a podcast from the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, exploring research on how to live well. He has led global projects and delivered talks across the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.Learn more and work with: https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/Adam Wright, M.Ed., Ph.D.Co-Founder, The Antifragile AcademyAdam is a high-performance and executive coach, consultant, and educator who supports elite performers in high-pressure environments. His clients include top athletes, Fortune 100 leaders, military and law enforcement professionals, and creatives in entertainment. Adam has consulted across the NFL, MLB, European PGA, MLS, Hollywood, and Wall Street. Blending decades of coaching experience with academic research, he currently serves as Major League Mental Performance Consultant for the Washington Nationals and advises several institutions.Learn more and work with : https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/Antifragility The Science of Thriving Through AdversityStruggle isn't the end of the story. It might just be the beginning.Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright didn't just want to respond to a crisis—they wanted to build a movement. In this unforgettable conversation, they share how a heartbreaking wake-up call in the athletic world led them to create the AntiFragile Academy—a place where people learn to grow because of challenge, not in spite of it.From redefining fear to the neuroscience of thriving, we talk about what it really takes to flourish in a messy, unpredictable world. It's raw, science-backed, and full of wisdom you'll want to replay again and again.5 Key Takeaways:• Fear is not the enemy—it's the fuel for courage.• Reframing adversity can transform how we live, work, and lead.•Antifragility uses neuroscience to build emotional strength and adaptability.• A high-performing athlete isn't always a happy one—here's why that matters.• Psychological safety is the foundation of thriving teams and cultures.Anti Fragility Website: https://www.theantifragileacademy.com/ Please Leave A Review"I have a small favor to ask! If you've been enjoying My Perfect Failure, leaving a review would mean the world to me. It helps the show grow and reach more people who need these stories of resilience and success. Plus, I love hearing your thoughts!.  So please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or the platform of your choice.Paul: Contact DetailsMPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/Every setback has a valuable lesson.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 1 Nationals at Rockies 3PM ET—Jake Irvin will start for Washington in Game 1. Irvin in four starts on the campaign deals with an ERA Of 3.91 with WHIP of 1.22. The right hander fans 19.1% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 43.5% with 1.57 home runs per nine innings. Kyle Freeland is the start for Colorado. Freeland has four starts with an ERA of 4.88 and WHIP of 1.21. The left hander strikes out 17% with 2% walks. Grounders are 55.8% with limited home run damage.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 2 Nationals at Rockies 8PM ET—Brad Lord will start for Washington. Lord in five appearances on the season deals with an ERA of 4.82 and WHIP of 1.93. The right hander strikes out 11.9% with 16.7% walks. Ground balls served at 37.9% with no homers allowed. Antonio Senzatela starts for Colorado. Senzatela has four starts in 2025 with an ERA of 5.89 and WHIP of 2.18. The veteran fans 7.8% with 4.4% walks. Ground balls dealt at 56.4% with 1.96 home runs per nine innings.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Rockies 4PM ET—MacKenzie Gore will start for Washington. Gore in four starts on the year deals with an ERA of 3.52 with WHIP of 1.26. The left hander has an elite 33.7% K rate with 6.3% walks. Ground balls sit at 31.5% with 0.78 home runs per nine innings. Chase Dollander is the starter for Colorado. Dollander has two starts in his rookie campaign allowed six earned runs with thirteen strikeouts in 10 2/3rd innings. A first-round pick in 2023 who put up great numbers in the minors.

Dave Jageler from the Nats Radio Network joins G&D to discuss the latest Nats struggles.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Rockies 8:40PM ET—MacKenzie Gore will start for Washington. Gore in four starts on the year deals with an ERA of 3.52 with WHIP of 1.26. The left hander has an elite 33.7% K rate with 6.3% walks. Ground balls sit at 31.5% with 0.78 home runs per nine innings. Chase Dollander is the starter for Colorado. Dollander has two starts in his rookie campaign allowed six earned runs with thirteen strikeouts in 10 2/3rd innings. A first-round pick in 2023 who put up great numbers in the minors.

The Nats lost 6-1 on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Mark (Live from PNC Park) & Al recap the hectic bottom of the 7th that saw the benches & bullpens clear shortly before an Oneil Cruz Grand Slam broke the game open.  Jorge Lopez was ejected after throwing inside on Andrew McCutchen and that was presumed to be retaliation for Paul DeJong getting hit by a pitch in the face on Tuesday night.(13:10) The Cruz Grand Slam came against Eduardo Salazar who relieved  the ejected Lopez.  Salazar has had a bad series and his ERA this season is a staggering 7.56.  Salazar has options remaining and is a candidate to be demoted in the near future.(17:00) Mitchell Parker had a fourth straight quality start to begin his 2025.  The lefty only allowed one run in six innings of work on Wednesday.  Parker's ERA is an extremely impressive 1.85 and has been the team's best pitcher so far.(20:10) Davey Martinez confirmed that DJ Herz has undergone Tommy John surgery and is out for the year.  Herz was placed on the IL just a few days prior to Opening Day.(23:00) The hosts reset the ever increasing increasing amount of injuries within the organization. 

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.

A month after our last 2025 MLB Mock Draft, there's been a lot to shuffle the board. So Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are back to discuss our newest Mock Draft.(00:00) How the NHSI and everything else is shaping up the draft board.(03:00) Strengths and weaknesses of the draft class(07:30) Why the middle and the back of the first round looks good(11:30) 1. Washington Nationals(16:30) 2. Los Angeles Angels(21:20) 3. Seattle Mariners(23:00) 4. Colorado Rockies(24:45) 5. St. Louis Cardinals(28:30) 6. Pittsburgh Pirates(30:50) 7. Miami Marlins(33:35) 8. Toronto Blue Jays(37:00) 9. Cincinnati Reds(38:55) 10. Chicago White Sox(42:20) Where Jack Bauer fits into this first round(47:30) A rising FSU infielder who we have mocked to the YankeesLinks: Mock Draft 2.0, picks for all 30 MLB teams: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-mock-draft-2-0-updated-first-round-picks-for-every-team/Why Liam Doyle believe he has the draft's best fastball: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/why-tennessee-ace-liam-doyle-believes-he-has-the-best-fast-ball-in-the-country/Is FSU Alex Lodise the draft's biggest riser: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/could-alex-lodises-career-year-make-the-florida-state-shortstop-a-first-round-mlb-draft-pick/Draft Chat: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-draft-chat-with-carlos-collazo-4-16-25/High School pitchers in the 100 mph club: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/these-2025-high-school-pitchers-have-joined-the-exclusive-100-mph-club/Jack Bauer shows rare velocity: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/jack-bauers-102-mph-fastball-adds-to-deep-lefty-mlb-draft-class-draft-podcast/Seth Hernandez impresses at NHSI: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/seth-hernandez-strengthens-mlb-draft-stock-with-impressive-performance-at-nhsi/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series win over the Washington Nationals, in which they won three of four games, which concluded Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 win. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney all gave the Pirates quality starts in the series, but how long can a strong starting rotation be expected to carry the team's lackluster offense? Is Oneil Cruz the answer to the club's leadoff spot woes, as the center field hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in this series? And what other changes could manager Derek Shelton make to the lineup to try to generate more runs? Our duo discusses those topics and more.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson assess their expectations of the Pirates after watching their win from Wednesday over the Washington Nationals.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the light scuffle that occurred after a pitch was thrown towards Andrew McCutchen in the Pirates' game yesterday against the Washington Nationals.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the Pirates' win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. April 17, 2025, 6:00 Hour

Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to the Pirates' 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

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.

From 04/16 Hour 4: Mike Rizzo joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Nats vs Pirates series.

The Nats ended their three game skid with dominant pitching in Tuesday night's 3-0 victory in Pittsburgh. Mark (From PNC Park) & Al have plenty of praise for Jake Irvin, who lasted seven frames and only allowed three hits. This was Irvin's 4th outing of the season and by far his best. (07:00) Following a pregame meeting, the bullpen responded with two scoreless innings by Jose A.Ferrar & Kyle Finnegan. Finnegan is 6 for 6 in save opportunities and trails only San Diego's Robert Suarez for the league lead. (12:45) James Wood led the game off with a towering 445 foot home run. Wood has six homers already this season and is tied for the 2nd most in the majors, trailing Tyler Soderstorm of the Athletics who has hit eight home runs. (17:00) Dylan Crews went 1 for 3 while hitting 7th and playing RF. Alex Call was the odd man out of the lineup as Jacob Young got the nod in CF. (22:05) Nasim Nunez continued to do a solid job filling in for the injured CJ Abrams at SS. Nunez gave Washington insurance with a 2-run single in the top of the 6th at the end of a 10 pitch plate appearance. (24:30) Paul DeJong exited the game early after getting hit in the face during an at-bat. He was sent for a CT scan and it is unclear whether or not he is headed to the IL. (28:00) A quick update on Andres Chaparo, who was placed on the IL the day before Opening Day due to an oblique strain. (31:45) Josh Whetzel, the Voice of the Rochester Red Wings, provides an update from the Nats AAA affiliate.

4.16.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan gives his recap on the NBA Play in games and discusses Nico Harrison's private press conference about the Luka trade and direction of the team. Kevin Sheehan on if he would target Jalen Ramsey in a trade or Trey Hendrickson. Kevin Sheehan analyzes the Trey Hendrickson trade situation and if the Commanders are still in play for the edge rusher. 4.16.25 Hour 2, Andrew Golden from The Washington Post joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the Nationals being competitive to start the season and bright spots on the roster. Kevin Sheehan gives his ideal NFL Draft approach for the Commanders in the first round. 4.16.25 Hour 3, Washington Wizards PxP announcer Chris Miller joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to recap the Wizards season and their direction for the future, also analyzes the NBA Playoff teams. Callers give their ideal position they want the Commanders to draft in the first round of the NFL Draft. Kevin Sheehan and Max give their favorites for the NBA Playoffs.

James Wood went yard yet again.

The Pittsburgh Pirates followed up their offensive explosion with a complete dud, falling 3–0 to the Washington Nationals in another lifeless performance. Mitch Keller pitched fine, but the bats went silent again, and the defensive miscues made things worse. On this episode of the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, DiNardo and Doug break down what went wrong (again), discuss the continued lack of energy, and wonder how many more nights we're going to watch a team that can't hit, can't field, and can't seem to care. Watch as the guys try to make sense of a team that followed up a 9-run night with a 3-hit shutout. Subscribe for more postgame rants, reactions, and therapy sessions after every Pirates game. ​ Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Nicholas "Harry" Callas shares what he believes the Steelers will do with their draft options this year, and he also reacts to the Pirates' loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Nationals at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Mitchell Parker will start for Washington. Parker, in three starts deals with an ERA of 1.96 with WHIP of 1.20. The left hander strikes out 13% with 10.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 50% with no homers allowed. Bailey Falter is the starter for Pittsburgh. Falter has three starts in 2025 with an ERA of 7.20 with WHIP of 1.53. The lefty is striking out 19.7% with 9.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 43.2% with 1.80 home runs per nine innings.

From 04/15 Hour 3: Chelsea Janes joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Nationals loss to the Pirates.

The Nats dropped their third game in a row as they were routed 10-3 on Monday night in Pittsburgh. Mark (Live from PNC Park) and Al run through the woeful bullpen totals, which is becoming a theme to the season. Colin Poche was the first pitcher to emerge from the 'pen, but allowed a pair of runs to lift his ERA to an eye-popping 16.62. Jackson Rutledge & Eduardo Salazar then later combined to give up five runs. It should be noted that the bullpen received zero help from the defense behind them. (15:20) Brad Lord made his 2nd start since being moved out of the bullpen. Lord only lasted 57 pitches and allowed four runs in under five innings of work. (19:00) An update on Cade Cavalli after he appeared with the team in Miami over the weekend. Cavalli is currently rehabbing at the team;' facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. (20:10) Paul Skenes only lasted six frames vs. Washington and gave up a pair of runs. The Nats did not draw any walks on Monday night after gaining a ton of free passes in the Miami series. Nasim Nunez, who got the start at SS, doubled and it was the team's only extra base hit. What kind of playing time does Nunez get while Abrams in on the IL? (25:15) Dylan Crews had a bit of a spotlight on him because he was facing the only man drafted ahead of him in the 2023 Draft (Skenes). Crews went 0 for 4 after missing the past two games due to Alex Call taking his spot in the lineup.

Are you concerned with Dylan Crews' struggles so far in 2025?

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the Pirates' 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. April 15, 2025, 6:00 Hour

Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to the Pirates' win over the Washington Nationals on Monday, and he also addresses some reports that the team's owner Bob Nutting is "ticked off" right now.

Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction byTonyT. Nationals at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Jake Irvin will start for Washington. Irvin has three starts in 2025 posting an ERA of 5.63 with WHIP of 1.50. The right hander fans 17.4% with 8.7% walks. Ground balls are 37.3% with 2.25 home runs per nine innings. Mitch Keller gets the start for Pittsburgh. Keller in three starts on the year carries an ERA of 4.24 with WHIP of 1.35. The righty fans 18.7% with 8% walks. Grounder ball rate of 43.4% with no homers allowed.

The Nats were routed 11-4 on Sunday afternoon in Miami for their 2nd straight defeat and it was their largest margin of loss so far this season. Al begins with MacKenzie Gore, who's pitching line saw four runs scored off of eight hits in six innings of work. Gore threw 105 pitches, another example of the lefty's pitch inefficiency.(05:40) Jorge Lopez & Lucas Sims combined to surrender seven runs, while only retiring the Marlins.  Sims' ERA is up to 12.79 so far this season; he was a reliever that the team signed to a one year deal at the beginning of Spring Training.(07:40) Cole Henry was called up prior to the game and pitched the bottom of the 8th.  Henry was originally a starter in their minor league system and is coming off of thoracic outlet syndrome surgery.(11:00) The Nats drew 20 walks this weekend and combined for eight of them on Sunday.  James Wood walked three times in the loss and Alex Call had one in the leadoff role.(13:30) Dylan Crews did not play for a 2nd straight day in what seemed to be in favor of giving the at-bats to Call. His OPS thus far sits at .625.(15:00) Keibert Ruiz had an inexplicable base running gaffe in top of the 5th.  Ruiz got thrown out trying to steal 3rd base with only out and the game tied, which killed the rally with the heart of the order up.(17:30) Washington faces Paul Skenes for the first time on Monday night in Pittsburgh. 

Mark updates us on James Wood's start to the season and the Nats bullpen woes

We get the matchup we've been waiting for... Skenes vs Crews.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's four-game series against the Washington Nationals this week. Are Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller in must-win situations following the weekend sweep vs. the Cincinnati Reds? Can Skenes bounce back from his rough start last week vs. the St. Louis Cardinals? And what should we make of fellow rotation members Andrew Heaney and Bailey Falter? Noah tackles those questions; offers injury updates on Joey Bart, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz; ponders call-ups for prospects including Matt Gorski and Nick Yorke amid a promotion for Henry Davis; and offers stories to watch from the other dugout with the Nationals.

The best conversations about the Nationals this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Charlie Slowes and Mark Zuckerman talk about the Nats winning four straight and taking two of three from two very good teams in the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Plus, Ted Leonsis tells both The Kevin Sheehan Show and Grant & Danny that he remains interested in buying the Nationals. All of that, plus The Junks' weekly chat with Mike Rizzo, this week on Best of the Nationals!

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.

The best conversations about the Nationals this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Charlie Slowes and Mark Zuckerman talk about the Nats winning four straight and taking two of three from two very good teams in the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Plus, Ted Leonsis tells both The Kevin Sheehan Show and Grant & Danny that he remains interested in buying the Nationals. All of that, plus The Junks' weekly chat with Mike Rizzo, this week on Best of the Nationals!

The best conversations about the Nationals this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Charlie Slowes and Mark Zuckerman talk about the Nats winning four straight and taking two of three from two very good teams in the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Plus, Ted Leonsis tells both The Kevin Sheehan Show and Grant & Danny that he remains interested in buying the Nationals. All of that, plus The Junks' weekly chat with Mike Rizzo, this week on Best of the Nationals!

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

The best conversations about the Nationals this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Charlie Slowes and Mark Zuckerman talk about the Nats winning four straight and taking two of three from two very good teams in the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Plus, Ted Leonsis tells both The Kevin Sheehan Show and Grant & Danny that he remains interested in buying the Nationals. All of that, plus The Junks' weekly chat with Mike Rizzo, this week on Best of the Nationals!

4.11.25, Lynnell Willingham talks Washington Nationals baseball and the possibility of Ted Leonsis buying the team if it was for sale.

4.11.25 Hour 1, Lynnell Willingham who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan today talks about the Capitals hitting their stride going into the playoffs after clinching the first seed in the east. Lynnell Willingham talks Washington Nationals baseball and the possibility of Ted Leonsis buying the team if it was for sale. Lynnell Willingham on how the Commanders could attack the NFL Draft after the offseason additions the team made this year.

1:00- We close out this Friday show with everyone's favorite mailbag segment. Plus a look ahead to the weekend series for the Nats vs Miami.

The Nats fell behind right away and lost to the Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon to halt the win streak.  Mark & Al begin with Jake Irvin, who had one of odder outings you will ever see.  Irvin gave up four runs to the first four batters up, but then retired 18 of the final 21 Dodgers he faced.(12:00) The bullpen unfortunately continued their stretch of giving up a run every game this season.  Eduardo Salazar took over for Irvin, but gave up a pair of runs in the 7th to give the Los Angeles the lead for good.(15:15) The offense quickly overcame the early four run deficit after Luis Garcia Jr.'s RBI double in the bottom of the 3rd.  They collectively showed patience at the plate by drawing seven total walks. CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, his 4th time going deep this season.(19:30) Do you prefer James Wood in LF or at DH?  Wood played LF on Wednesday and drew two walks while going 0 for 3 at the plate.(25:20) Washington is off on Thursday and on Friday in Miami they embark on a 3 city/ 10 game road trip with no off days in between.(27:30) We remember a member of the 2005 Nationals Tony Blanco, who tragically passed away this week in the Dominican Republic in the nightclub accident that also claimed Nelson Cruz's sister & former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel.

Ted Leonsis joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the direction for the Washington Wizards and the possibility of buying the Washington Nationals.

4.10.25 Hour 3, Ted Leonsis, Wizards and Capitals owner joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Alex Ovechkin breaking the all-time goals record, the Capitals going into the playoffs, direction for the Washington Wizards and the possibility of buying the Washington Nationals.

4.10.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan on what direction could the Commanders go with the 29th pick in the NFL Draft and which DC team could be next to win a championship first. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Luka Doncic's return to Dallas and having a stellar performance. Pat Mayo from the Pat Mayo Experience joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Masters Tournament and favorites to win it. 4.10.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan and producer Max break down which team has the best chance of winning the next Championship for DC sports. Callers give their pick for the next DC team to win a championship. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Dan Quinn's comments on the new special teams rule changes. 4.10.25 Hour 3, Ted Leonsis, Wizards and Capitals owner joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Alex Ovechkin breaking the all-time goals record, the Capitals going into the playoffs, direction for the Washington Wizards and the possibility of buying the Washington Nationals.

The Nats won their 4th straight on Tuesday night as they routed the Dodgers 8-2.  James Wood stole the show as he went deep twice and knocked in five runs while serving as the DH.  Wood has homered three times in two games after entering series with just one homer.(09:45) Keibert Ruiz had a pair of hits while slotted at 3rd in the lineup. Ruiz has at least one hit in nine out of the ten games in which he has played in so far this year.(11:15) Dylan Crews also had two hits and has five of them this week after having a terrible opening week at the plate.(15:30) It was a true team effort by the pitching staff in order to get all 27 outs.  Brad Lord tossed three scoreless frames to open the game and later Orlando Ribalta also threw three innings. Lord not only pitched well, but he struck out Shohei Ohtani in both meetings.(25:30) Washington is now 5-6 after standing at 1-6 just a few days ago. The Nationals are 4-1 on the homestand and have won multiple series in a row.

4.9.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan gives his thoughts on the crucial Luka Doncic ejection against the Thunder and teases a fun fan exercise. Kevin Sheehan, new producer Max and callers say how they would divvy five championships amongst the teams in the DMV.