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  <title>Washington Nationals Crush Reds With 6 Homers | James Wood, Daylen Lile &amp; Luis Garcia Jr. EXPLODE In Cincinnati</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The bats absolutely erupted at Great American Ball Park as the Washington Nationals launched six home runs in a 10-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. On this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down the monster nights from James Wood, Luis Garcia Jr., Daylen Lile and Brady House, why this offense suddenly looks dangerous top to bottom, and whether the bullpen is finally stabilizing after a brutal April.&lt;br /&gt;
We also dive into the Nationals’ defensive issues, Blake Butera’s old-school coaching methods, and why Great American Ball Park continues to feel like a second home for Nats hitters.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>MinuteCast Media</dc:creator>
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  <title>LEGIT: The Washington Nationals Offense Is For REAL! Daylen Lile &amp; Luis Garcia Jr. Have A Night</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals unleash a power surge in Cincinnati as James Wood, Luis Garcia Jr., and Daylen Lile ignite one of MLB’s hottest offenses. Is this breakout for real, or just a sizzling start? Ryan Clary spotlights the Nationals’ explosive 10–2 romp over the Reds, dissecting Butera’s sharp lineup management and the unexpected depth fueling Washington’s top-four offense—despite Dylan Crews’ absence. Attention shifts to pitching troubles: Miles Mikolas’ struggles spark real questions about the rotation’s future. Should Andrew Alvarez get the call-up, or can the bullpen continue patching up short outings? Clary evaluates defensive miscues from Brady House and CJ Abrams, previews the key game two matchup between Jake Irvin and Nick Lodolo, and explores how this young Nationals squad can capitalize on their momentum in a challenging NL schedule. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Nationals&#39; power surge discussed&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;04:08 Nationals thriving without Dylan Crews&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;08:46 Nationals&#39; promising start analysis&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;12:45 Evaluating Miles Mikolas&#39; Future&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;17:00 Nationals missed winning opportunities&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;19:07 Evaluating Nationals&#39; pitching options&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;21:34 Discussing Jake Irvin&#39;s start&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;24:46 Previewing game 2&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:12:07 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Locked On Podcast Network</dc:creator>
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  <title>Nats Launch 6 Homers in Rout of the Reds</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats blasted six homers on Tuesday night for a 9-2 win in Cincinnati. Mark (From Great American Ballpark) &amp; Al start with the impressive offensive totals, that included a pair of homers from both Luis Garcia Jr. &amp; Daylen Lile.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(05:30) Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a hot streak after missing a few games due to a wrist issue.  Garcia&#39;s OPS has now climbed up to .725 for the season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(07:00) Daylen Lile went deep twice in front of a throng of friends and family as he grew up in Louisville, which is roughly 90 minutes away from Cincinnati.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(12:45) Washington has hit 50 homers in just 42 games. James Wood&#39;s solo shot was his 12th of the year; which is the 3rd most in the NL.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(16:00) Miles Mikolas began his evening with three scoreless frames, but ran into trouble in the 4th.  The Reds ended up scoring two runs in that inning and a Brady House fielding error was a culprit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(19:30) Brad Lord earned the win by throwing nearly three innings on Tuesday.  Lord&#39;s ERA currently sits at 3.21 through 13 appearances.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(25:00) Brady House committed his 7th error of the season and Keibert Ruiz was charged with catcher&#39;s interference. This was after Blake Butera called for defensive drills over five hours prior to Tuesday&#39;s 1st Pitch. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:33:29 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5504478</link>
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  <title>The Early Results Are IN... The Washington Nationals Have WON The MacKenzie Gore Trade</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Washington Nationals made a bold move trading MacKenzie Gore this past offseason, and so far the move has worked out very well. Ryan breaks down the recent promotion of Yeremy Cabrera as he has set himself up to be one of the more interesting prospects in the Nats system. Has Paul Toboni &amp; co. turned the player development around already? We then get into the good &amp; the bad from the Nats season so far. Lastly we preview the Reds-Nats series starting tonight!&lt;br&gt;
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  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:24:11 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Locked On Podcast Network</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5501557</link>
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  <title>Missed Opportunities and Major Strides</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:45:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Nationals Catching Disaster EXPOSED in Miami | Keibert Ruiz, Drew Millas, Harry Ford &amp; Cade Cavalli Fallout</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Washington Nationals are spiraling into a full-blown catching crisis, and on this episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down why the series loss to the Miami Marlins exposed major flaws in the rebuild. From Drew Millas wasting critical ABS challenges and struggling defensively, to Keibert Ruiz continuing to fight through offensive inconsistency despite improved defense, the Nationals simply are not getting enough production behind the plate.&lt;br /&gt;
Dan dives into the ugly fundamentals that cost Washington the series against Miami, including double steals, defensive miscues, and sloppy execution that now has the Nationals tied among MLB leaders in errors. Plus, hear why Cade Cavalli deserved a better outcome after battling through 5.2 innings against the Marlins.&lt;br /&gt;
The episode also examines the troubling Triple-A start for Harry Ford and why the Nationals may need to rethink their long-term catching plans entirely. Is Ford still the catcher of the future? Should Washington target veterans like Ryan Jeffers in free agency? And what does Jackson Rutledge being claimed by Philadelphia say about the organization’s player development?&lt;br /&gt;
If you’re a Nationals fan frustrated by the team’s inability to win close games, this episode is for you.&lt;br /&gt;
Topics include:&lt;br /&gt;
Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins recap&lt;br /&gt;
Keibert Ruiz defensive improvement&lt;br /&gt;
Drew Millas struggles behind the plate&lt;br /&gt;
Harry Ford Triple-A concerns&lt;br /&gt;
Cade Cavalli analysis&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals rebuild update&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals catching future&lt;br /&gt;
MLB standings and playoff outlook&lt;br /&gt;
Jackson Rutledge claimed by Phillies&lt;br /&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Bleav</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5499168</link>
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  <title>Full Show | Monday 05-11-26</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Hour 3 - Tanking Debate, Nationals Series Loss &amp; NHL Weekend Recap</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5499211</link>
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  <title>Nationals Catching Disaster EXPOSED in Miami | Keibert Ruiz, Drew Millas, Harry Ford &amp; Cade Cavalli Fallout</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Washington Nationals are spiraling into a full-blown catching crisis, and on this episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down why the series loss to the Miami Marlins exposed major flaws in the rebuild. From Drew Millas wasting critical ABS challenges and struggling defensively, to Keibert Ruiz continuing to fight through offensive inconsistency despite improved defense, the Nationals simply are not getting enough production behind the plate.&lt;br /&gt;
Dan dives into the ugly fundamentals that cost Washington the series against Miami, including double steals, defensive miscues, and sloppy execution that now has the Nationals tied among MLB leaders in errors. Plus, hear why Cade Cavalli deserved a better outcome after battling through 5.2 innings against the Marlins.&lt;br /&gt;
The episode also examines the troubling Triple-A start for Harry Ford and why the Nationals may need to rethink their long-term catching plans entirely. Is Ford still the catcher of the future? Should Washington target veterans like Ryan Jeffers in free agency? And what does Jackson Rutledge being claimed by Philadelphia say about the organization’s player development?&lt;br /&gt;
If you’re a Nationals fan frustrated by the team’s inability to win close games, this episode is for you.&lt;br /&gt;
Topics include:&lt;br /&gt;
Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins recap&lt;br /&gt;
Keibert Ruiz defensive improvement&lt;br /&gt;
Drew Millas struggles behind the plate&lt;br /&gt;
Harry Ford Triple-A concerns&lt;br /&gt;
Cade Cavalli analysis&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals rebuild update&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals catching future&lt;br /&gt;
MLB standings and playoff outlook&lt;br /&gt;
Jackson Rutledge claimed by Phillies&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals errors and defensive problems&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:27:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>MinuteCast Media</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5499124</link>
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  <title>The Washington Nationals Farm System Is Starting To Look LETHAL</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals’ farm system surges with six prospects in MLB’s Top 100—can this pipeline power the team’s future resurgence? Ryan Clary spotlights emerging talents like Ronny Cruz, Gavin Fien, Jarlin Susana, and Miguel Sime Jr., breaking down their stats, player development, and trajectory. He unpacks how the Nationals’ revamped developmental approach is finally delivering results, including breakout performances and the potential for more prospects like Seaver King and Ethan Petry to crack the Top 100. Foster Griffin’s transformation into the Nationals’ ace takes center stage, with Clary analyzing his league-best numbers, seven-pitch arsenal, and value in a rotation searching for stability. Key highlights include bullpen concerns, defensive struggles, and whether a midseason extension for Griffin makes sense. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Nationals&#39; player development focus&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;03:46 Promising Nationals prospects update&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;07:57 Nationals&#39; player development focus&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;10:19 Nationals&#39; farm system success&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;16:16 Foster Griffin&#39;s pitching skills&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;18:21 Evaluating Nationals&#39; future with Griffin&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;22:02 Nationals vs. Marlins series recap&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;23:56 Nationals bullpen improvements&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:21:16 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Locked On Podcast Network</dc:creator>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats dropped a second straight winnable game over the weekend in Miami.   Mark &amp; Al react to Washington&#39;s 5-2 loss in the rubber match of the three game series that came just before the Wizards were announced as the lottery winners for the NBA Draft.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(05:30) The Nationals continued their pattern of sloppy play by making a pair of crucial outs on the bases. One of them was particularly painful because it came with James Wood in the batter&#39;s box and a runner already in scoring position.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(11:10) Nasim Nuñez let a double play ball go through his legs that led to an early unearned Marlins run while filling in at shortstop.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(16:45) Miami pulled off a double steal against Gus Varland in the pivotal bottom of the 8th.  Drew Millas also used poor judgment in use of ABS Challenge that inning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(21:30) An assessment of Cade Cavalli&#39;s outing where he allowed two runs in almost six innings of work.  Cavalli struck out four and his ERA dropped a tad to 4.02.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(23:00) Luis Garcia tripled and also had a RBI double in the middle of the game.  Could Garcia step up and be the 3rd best hitter in this lineup?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(37:15) Jim Callis, Senior writer for MLB Pipeline, gives Nats Chat an exclusive scouting report on potential options for the Nats at #11 at this Summer&#39;s MLB Draft.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:34 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5497705</link>
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  <title>Missed Opportunity to Reach .500</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats blew an early four run lead and ultimately lost 8-7 on Saturday afternoon in Miami.  Al &amp; Tim point out how this was a particular frustrating defeat as the Nationals drop to 19-21 overall through 40 games.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(06:30) Washington staged a furious rally in the 9th that fell just short.  They trailed 8-4 entering the frame, but Joey Wiemer made a crucial base running mistake that removed the tying run from scoring position.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(14:00) Richard Lovelady was the surprise choice as the Opener and he delivered with two scoreless frames.  PJ Poulin had to come in for the final out for Friday night&#39;s win and that possibly led to Lovelady getting the ball on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(16:00) Zack Littell &amp; CJ Abrams each committed an error on Saturday afternoon.  Abrams&#39; throwing error in the bottom of the 6th led to an unavoidable Marlins run to make it 4-3.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(19:45) Mitchell Parker had a nightmare relief appearance as he allowed five runs and his ERA ballooned to 5.82 afterwards.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(27:30) The Nats &amp; Marlins square off earlier than usual on Sunday afternoon at 12:15PM on Peacock.  Cade Cavalli will take the mound with a current ERA of 4.15.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(30:40) Tim (Atlanta native) gives his thoughts on the passing of Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox at age 84. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:42:39 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5496187</link>
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  <title>Griffin Spins a Gem in Miami</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats edged the Marlins 3-2 on Friday night for their 3rd straight victory.  Mark &amp; Al discuss the road win where all of the scoring came in the 1st inning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(03:00) Foster Griffin was tremendous in striking out nine Marlins in seven innings of work.  Griffin has pitched at least six frames in four consecutive starts. The lefty&#39;s ERA is a very impressive 2.12.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(11:30) **Riding the wave while it lasts** - Is there any scenario where the Nationals would give Griffin an in-season multi-year extension?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(17:30) Brad Lord came an out shy of recording the save, but a CJ Abrams throwing extended the bottom of the 9th.  PJ Poulin came in relief of Lord and served as the Closer as opposed to the Opener.  Will Poulin then pitch the bottom of the 1st on Saturday?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(22:00) Jacob Young&#39;s 2-run HR in the top of the 1st turned out to be the difference. Young has three homers so far this season; already more than he hit in 2025.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(26:10) Nasim Nuñez stole a pair of bags and he leads the majors with 16 stolen bases. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:20:12 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
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  <title>Getting Right at Home + Minor League Graduation Day</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Ruiz Homers in Victorious Rubber Match</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats beat the Twins 7-5 on Thursday afternoon for their first home series victory of the series. Mark &amp; Al have plenty of praise for Keibert Ruiz, who doubled twice and broke a late tie with a solo homer in the bottom of 7th. Ruiz&#39;s OPS rose an astonishing .127 points in  single day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(10:30) Breaking down the Nationals catching situation after back to back days of rare offensive production from that position.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(18:00) Curtis Mead knocked in a pair of runs while hitting 3rd in the lineup.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(20:05) The victory masked Jake Irvin&#39;s so-so outing on Thursday.  Irvin allowed eight hits and four runs in just innings of work as his ERA is a concerning 5.22.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(23:00) Multiple instances of good defense by the Nats in this game.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(27:20) Gus Varland notched his 4th save of the season to extend his team lead in that category.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(30:30) Washington heads to Miami for a three game set over the weekend.  Foster Griffin will start on Friday as the team enters the road trip at two games below .500. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:49:43 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5490657</link>
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  <title>Nationals EXPLODE for 15 Runs! CJ Abrams Grand Slam, Brady House Breakout &amp; Drew Millas Finally Delivers</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Nationals destroy Twins 15-2 at Nationals Park&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CJ Abrams grand slam caps explosive offensive night&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Brady House launches mammoth homer to center&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Drew Millas hits first homer of season&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jose Tena continues underrated breakout season&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Miles Mikolas delivers strongest outing as a National&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Debate grows around CJ Abrams’ future in Washington&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nationals pound out 10 extra-base hits&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;James Wood continues star-level development&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Full reaction and analysis from Nats Minutecast&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:08:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Bleav</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5490512</link>
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  <title>Nationals EXPLODE for 15 Runs! CJ Abrams Grand Slam, Brady House Breakout &amp; Drew Millas Finally Delivers</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Nationals destroy Twins 15-2 at Nationals Park&lt;br /&gt;
CJ Abrams grand slam caps explosive offensive night&lt;br /&gt;
Brady House launches mammoth homer to center&lt;br /&gt;
Drew Millas hits first homer of season&lt;br /&gt;
Jose Tena continues underrated breakout season&lt;br /&gt;
Miles Mikolas delivers strongest outing as a National&lt;br /&gt;
Debate grows around CJ Abrams’ future in Washington&lt;br /&gt;
Nationals pound out 10 extra-base hits&lt;br /&gt;
James Wood continues star-level development&lt;br /&gt;
Full reaction and analysis from Nats Minutecast&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>MinuteCast Media</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5489064</link>
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  <title>Mikolas &amp; Lineup Blowout the Twins</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats crushed Minnesota 15-2 on Wednesday night; the most runs they&#39;ve scored all season.  Mark &amp; Al open with the offensive performance where four homers were hit in the victory.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(05:00) Another big night by CJ Abrams, highlighted by a late Grand Slam.  Abrams roped a pair of doubles to give him eight total bases on Wednesday night. Abrams&#39; OPS is at .960, tied for 7th best in the NL.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(11:00) The other three Washington dingers came from Drew Millas, Brady House, and Jose Tena. This was Millas&#39; first homer of the season and his OPS shot up over .100 points after the home run.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(16:30) Miles Mikolas had his best outing of the season and earned the win by last over five innings. Mikolas allowed two runs off of three hits and struck out three Twins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(20:25) Mitchell Parker tossed over two perfect innings in relief and his stats are very impressive thus far this year.  Parker&#39;s ERA is now down to 3.38.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(24:00) Cionel Perez surprisingly chose to be released instead of going to AAA.  Perez then was signed by the Mets on a minor league deal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(26:30) Jake Irvin is slated as Thursday afternoon&#39;s starter as the Nats seek their first series victory at home this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:46:36 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
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  <title>Hour 3: CNN’s Ted Turner Passes Away, Wizards Tanking, Dum Dum of the Day + Calls</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:28:08 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Cavalli Only Lasts 4 Innings in Loss</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Nats were trounced 11-3 on Tuesday night against visiting Minnesota. Al &amp; Mark examine Cade Cavalli&#39;s poor outing, where he allowed six runs in just four innings of work.  Three of those were unearned, but Cavalli had a fielding error that contributed to the run total. Cavalli only threw two strikeouts after having registered double digits Ks in his previous two starts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(14:30) Andre Granillo struggled by giving up four late runs in two innings on the mound.  Granilo afterwards was sent down to AAA-Rochester.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(19:00) Jackson Rutledge was DFA&#39;d to make room for reliever Max Kranick on the 40-man roster.  Rutledge was a 1st round draft choice from 2019 that did not pan out.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(22:05) James Wood came very close to hitting a homer and had to settle for a double.  It was Wood&#39;s first extra-base hit in almost a week.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(25:10) Daylen Lile doubled in a rare show of power so far this season.  Lile is tied for the team high in hits, but his OPS is only at .692.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(28:30) WIll Riley Adams get called up from AAA to take over for one of the scuffling catchers?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(32:00) Brady House did not start on Tuesday and we answer a listener question about House&#39;s usage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:10:08 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Mark Zuckerman &amp; Al Galdi, Blue Wire</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/episodes/5484130</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Hour 3 - Commanders in ESPN Rankings, Fan Survey on Nationals &amp; Audience Reactions</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Why The Washington Nationals Ultimately COULD Trade CJ Abrams... Where Does Seaver King Fit?</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Washington Nationals could shake up their future by trading CJ Abrams—should fans brace for a blockbuster deal at the deadline? Ryan Clary explores why Abrams, despite his unique skill set and offensive upside, might be on the trading block, especially as rising prospect Seaver King dominates Double-A and presents a compelling infield alternative. The episode weighs whether the Nationals should focus on extending Abrams or leverage his value for much-needed pitching prospects, with teams like the New York Yankees looming as potential suitors. Attendance woes at Nationals Park take center stage as falling numbers spark debate over ballpark pricing, fan experience, and the impact of an extended rebuild. Plus, a must-watch pitching matchup is set: Cade Cavalli faces former Tampa Bay Rays prospect Taj Bradley when the Nationals take on the Minnesota Twins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Nats Could Trade Abrams This Year&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;04:52 Seaver King Has A Bright Future&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;08:52 Potential trade scenarios for CJ Abrams&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;11:39 Nationals&#39; roster decisions&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;14:00 Nats Attendance Drop&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;19:45 Improving the fan experience&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;23:40 Pitching match-up: Bradley vs. Cavalli&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;25:18 Pitching strategies and injury updates&lt;/p&gt;
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