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Beaten in the 9th in Miami

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT

The Nats tied the Marlins in the top of the 9th, but couldn't get out of the bottom of the 9th unscathed on Friday night. Al & Mark recap the 3-2 loss which ended on Javier Sonoja's walk-off single off of Clayton Beeter.

(05:00) The offense is really struggling without CJ Abrams & James Wood as they both are on the IL.

(08:00) Why did Nasim Nunez try to steal 3rd in the top of the 6th with Daylen Lile up to bat? Nunez did swipe two other bags in the loss and now leads all of MLB with 42 stolen bags.

(10:00) Lile tied the game up with a RBI single in the top of the 9th.

(15:00) Keibert Ruiz homered to open up the scoring in the 6th. Ruiz's OPS currently sits at .761 as he is bouncing back from a tough stretch in July.

(19:00) It was a bullpen game as the initial two pitchers were Brad Lord & Will Dion.

(20:00) Beeter faced eight batters, but only retired two hitters.

(28:00) Jake Irvin will take the mound on Saturday afternoon as time is running out for him to prove his place on the roster (5.80 ERA).

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The CJ Abrams Conundrum + The Blossoming of an Ace; Spencer Nusbaum & Simon Mathews Interviews

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Blanked Again in Texas

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:06:48 GMT

The Nats were shutout for the second time in three days as they fell 2-0 on Thursday night in Texas. Mark (From Arlington, TX) & Al begin with Jacob deGrom, who had a vintage performance against Washington. The former Cy Young winner struck out ten while only allowing one Brady House single in six innings on the mound.

(08:00) Will deGrom make it into Cooperstown?

(10:20) CJ Abrams sat on Thursday night due to a sprained ankle that occurred in the 9th inning on Wednesday. Abrams still has not switched to 2B despite the news coming out last week.

(17:30) Andrew Alvarez only gave up one run in five innings of work. Alvarez did manuever the tight rope as he issued three walks and his ERA is currently at 3.60 in 19 appearances.

(22:00) Will Alvarez fit into next season's starting rotation?

(24:00) Three bullpen arms combined to toss three scoreless frames. Clayton Beeter's ERA is at 3.46 the season.

(29:00) The road trip moves to Miami for three games over the weekend. The Marlins are at .500 on the yearand Brad Lord will take the mound on Friday evening for the Nats.

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Cade Cavalli Is Becoming an Ace | Nationals Crush Rangers 6-0 | Nats MinuteCast

MinuteCast Media — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:08:00 GMT

Cade Cavalli is becoming the pitcher the Washington Nationals hoped he could be.

Cavalli dominated the Texas Rangers in a 6-0 Nationals victory, striking out 11 batters over six scoreless innings and reaching double-digit strikeouts before the fourth inning was over. After his brilliant no-hit bid against the Cubs, Cavalli followed it up with another statement performance and extended his streak to eight consecutive quality starts.

In this episode of the Nats MinuteCast, Dan Holmi breaks down why Cavalli's emergence could change the Nationals' timeline, why Washington made the controversial decision to move CJ Abrams from shortstop to second base, and what this all means for the next version of the Nationals.

The Nationals finally snapped a four-game losing streak, Andrés Chaparro delivered a huge three-run homer, and the bullpen actually finished the game without the usual drama.

But the biggest story is Cade Cavalli.

The Nationals may finally have their ace. Now they have to build around him.

Topics Covered

Cade Cavalli • Washington Nationals • Nationals vs Rangers • 11 strikeouts • CJ Abrams • Nasim Nuñez • Andrés Chaparro • Nationals pitching • Nationals rebuild • Nationals playoff race • Nats news • MLB

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Cade Cavalli Is Becoming an Ace | Nationals Crush Rangers 6-0 | Nats MinuteCast

Bleav — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Cade Cavalli is becoming the pitcher the Washington Nationals hoped he could be.

The Nationals finally snapped a four-game losing streak, Andrés Chaparro delivered a huge three-run homer, and the bullpen actually finished the game without the usual drama.

But the biggest story is Cade Cavalli.

The Nationals may finally have their ace. Now they have to build around him.

Topics Covered

#Nats #Nationals #Natitude #MLB #CadeCavalli #WashingtonNationals

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Your UPDATED Washington Nationals Top 10 Prospects: Eli Willits Is The FACE Of This Franchise

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:15:09 GMT

Washington Nationals’ top prospects surge as a new wave of young talent sparks hope for the future. Has 18-year-old Eli Willits emerged as the next face of the franchise, and can recently acquired Jack Cebert stabilize the rotation for years to come?

Ryan Clary breaks down his Nationals’ updated top 10 prospects list, spotlighting breakout stars like Ronny Cruz, power-hitting Devin Fitz-Gerald, and pitching phenoms Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana. The discussion explores player development, surprising sleeper pick Marconi German, and which prospects could make an immediate MLB impact. Key topics include Seaver King’s versatility, Chris Hacopian’s offensive ceiling, and Luis Perales’ potential September call-up.

00:00 UPDATED Top 10 Prospects

13:00 These Guys Could Be STARS For The Nats

29:00 Don't Sleep On This Nats Prospect

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TOP GUY: Cade Cavalli's Dominant Stretch For The Washington Nationals Has Opened My Eyes

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:22 GMT

Washington Nationals ride Cade Cavalli's dominant pitching to snap a losing streak. Is Cavalli ready to anchor this rotation, or do the Nats still need an ace to fuel a playoff push? Locked On Nationals highlights Cavalli's impressive 11-strikeout shutout, examines the analytics behind his rise, and raises concerns about Abrams’ transition from shortstop amid mixed feelings regarding the move. The conversation explores Paul Toboni’s revealing comments, the team's cautious handling of young arms after arm injuries, and the controversial decision to option Yovanny Cruz despite his electric stuff. With roster uncertainty and postseason hopes fading, can the Nationals’ young core deliver a foundation for the future?

00:00 Cade Cavalli's dominant performance

03:21 Cade Cavalli's fastball adjustments

08:44 Prioritizing player health

10:02 Cade Cavalli's impressive stats

13:45 CJ Abrams' playing position

17:36 Is CJ refusing to play 2B?

23:36 Yovanny Cruz's struggles