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Littell Gives up 4 Homers to in Loss to Atlanta

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:46:30 GMT

The Nats were out-slugged 8-6 on Wednesday vs. the visiting Braves. Al & Mark recap another rough start for Zack Littell, as he gave up a quartet of homers in six innings of work.

(07:00) Littell's ERA is now at 7.56 in five appearances and he has allowed a staggering 11 homers in 25 innings.

(12:30) Further examination of the evaluation process that led to Littell not signing until Spring Training was well underway.

(17:25) James Wood homered yet again, and he now is atop the NL in this category. Six of his Wood's homers have been opposite field shot so far this season.

(19:30) Daylen Lile & Joey Wiemer also homered on Wednesday evening. The Nats are on pace so far to contend with hitting 200 home runs this season as a team.

(30:00) Cade Cavalli will take the mound on Thursday afternoon in the series finale as Washington looks for the split with the Braves.

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Full Show | Wednesday 04-22-26

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 1 - Nationals Win, Russell Responds to Critics, NBA Playoff Update & Brian Jones on NIL and Draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:59:00 GMT

Nationals EXPLODE for 11 Runs vs Braves | Foster Griffin DEALS & Plate Discipline Finally Pays Off

MinuteCast Media — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals crush the Atlanta Braves 11-4 in a statement win at Nationals Park. We break down Foster Griffin’s gritty six-inning outing, a massive night fueled by 12 walks, and clutch hitting from Luis García Jr. and James Wood. Plus—why THIS game might signal a turning point for the Nats offense. Full game recap, analysis, and what it means moving forward on the Nats Minutecast Podcast.

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GUTSY: Washington Nationals’ Foster Griffin DENIES the Hook, James Wood Continues SLUGGING

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:23 GMT

Washington Nationals rout Atlanta Braves as Foster Griffin refuses the hook and stakes his claim as a guy! Can Griffin’s grit and James Wood’s power help the Nationals turn a corner against NL East heavyweights? Ryan Clary breaks down Washington’s 11-4 victory, spotlighting Griffin’s Max Scherzer-esque refusal to leave the mound, Wood’s league-leading opposite-field home run power, and a lineup that set a new mark with 12 walks. Key storylines include the evolving first base position between Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead, concerns over Dylan Crews and Harry Ford’s slow AAA starts, and whether the Nationals’ newfound aggression on the bases signals a turning point. Previewing the Nationals vs. Braves Game 3, Ryan Clary weighs the pitching matchup between Zach Littell and Martin Perez.

00:00 Foster Griffin finishes the sixth inning

03:40 Foster Griffin six-inning outing

07:03 Analyzing stolen base strategies

13:24 Evaluating Curtis Mead's performance

14:58 Expectations for Dylan Crews

20:00 Questionable Mariners trade decision

24:05 Nationals game strategy discussion

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Offense Scores 11 Runs in Blowout Win

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:16:46 GMT

The Nats routed the Braves 11-4 on Tuesday night on South Capitol Street. Mark & Al focus on the recent offensive production and are encouraged by many of the results. Washington drew a stunning dozen walks on their way to snapping Atlanta's six game win streak.

(07:30) James Wood homered for the 8th time this season, which is tied for the NL lead. Luis Garcia Jr. also had a big night at the plate as he had four hits and knocked in a trio of runs.

(12:45) Foster Griffin lasted six innings to help out the beleaguered bullpen. The lefty is 3-0 with 3.38 ERA through 5 starts this season.

(21:00) The bullpen did a solid job and Clayton Beeter struck out a pair in the top of the 9th.

(25:05) Zack Littell will take the mound on Wednesday night and is looking to bounce back after Friday night's bad outing vs. San Francisco.

(26:30) The Mets have lost 12 in a row and the Phillies are also well below .500. Believe it or not, the Nationals are tied for 2nd place in the NL East.

(31:10) An update from the Voice of the AA-Harrisburg Senators, Frankie Vernouski. Hear the latest on Seaver King & Cayden Wallace.

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Full Show | Tuesday 04-21-26

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 1 - Draft Buzz Around Jeremiyah Love & Vrabel Breaks Silence

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:59:00 GMT

TOO SOON?: Butera PULLS Washington Nationals Starter Jake Irvin Leading To A Blown Lead To The Braves

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:15:32 GMT

Washington Nationals fall short after another blown early lead against the Atlanta Braves, with Jake Irvin’s early exit at just 68 pitches sparking debate among fans. Can the bullpen, plagued by inconsistency, provide stability as the season progresses? Ryan Clary analyzes Blake Butera’s managing decisions, defensive struggles, and how recurring mistakes—especially in the infield—have made every Nationals lead feel precarious. The podcast spotlights the Nationals’ catching issue, revealing troubling numbers for Drew Millas and Keibert Ruiz within MLB’s ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system, and examines Josiah Gray’s discouraging injury update. Hear insights on Ronny Cruz’s well-earned promotion after a hot start and a preview of the Nationals’ next faceoff with the Braves, highlighting concerns about Foster Griffin’s upcoming matchup. Can the Nationals shore up their defense and capitalize on emerging talent to reverse their fortunes?

00:00 Discussing Nationals' game strategy

03:20 Acuna Jr. gets hit by pitch

08:19 Nationals lose lead in sixth inning

14:46 Nationals' pitching struggles with defense

19:54 Ronny Cruz's performance highlights

23:35 Facing a skilled pitcher

24:23 Foster Griffin facing tough lineup

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Braves Take Over in the 6th

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:27:05 GMT

The Nats led 3-2 entering the 6th on Monday night, but a series of Washington pitchers allowed five Atlanta runs to put the game out of reach. Mark & Al sort through the 9-4 loss; which saw a lot of sloppy defense by the Nationals.

(05:45) Jake Irvin hit Ronald Acuna Jr. twice and the second one came in the top of the 6th. CJ Abrams then was the recipient of retaliation, but he kept his calm and went on to score a run.

(16:20) Daylen Lile homered in the 4th to briefly put the Nationals ahead 3-2. The most noteworthy moment of the homer was Cionel Perez catching the fly ball in his hat while standing in the bullpen.

(22:00) The tp of the 6th was the pivotal inning of the night and this is when Jake Irvin was lifted after just 68 pitches. Hear how Butera explained the (pre- determined) decision to pull Irvin while going through the Braves lineup for a 3rd time.

(34:00) Josiah Gray will be sent for additional testing and he is currently not throwing. Gray has not pitched the Nationals since April of 2024.

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Full Show | Monday 04-20-26

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 3 - WrestleMania, Commanders Draft Trades, Chris Rose Joins & Nationals Early -Season Outlook

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:57:00 GMT

Blunders on the Bases + Catching Up with CJ Abrams

Audacy — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Episode 233, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals returned home for the second homestand of the season, where they've only won 1 game so far. They added one more win to that total this weekend, taking down the San Francisco Giants in the series finale after dropping the first two games. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series, which featured a series of blunders on Saturday that cost the team an opportunity to win the series. Then, Tobi Altizer was able to catch up with CJ Abrams to talk about his scorching hot start to his 2026 season. And we look ahead to a 4 game series versus the Atlanta Braves.

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SLOPPY SERIES: Sloppy Baseball Led To The Washington Nationals Losing The Series To The Giants

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:13:23 GMT

Washington Nationals’ costly blunders haunt rebuilding squad in frustrating series loss to San Francisco Giants. Can CJ Abrams and James Wood’s surging performances spark a turnaround as the first-place Atlanta Braves roll into Nationals Park? Host Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals’ latest missteps, from Daylen Lile’s crucial base running error to missed bunts and bullpen challenges. The Nats stock report spotlights hot streaks from CJ Abrams and James Wood, a slump for Joey Wiemer, and the emergence of Jorbit Vivas. Clary examines Andrew Alvarez’s surprising demotion despite a strong outing, the Nationals’ strategic roster shuffles, and what Blake Butera’s accountability culture means for the team’s future. With a four-game set against the powerhouse Braves looming, can the Nationals clean up their play and prove they’re more than just a rebuilding team?

00:00 Nationals struggle against opponents

05:07 Nationals struggle with situational baseball

08:42 Team improvements and culture shift

12:05 Andrew Alvarez optioned to AAA

13:25 Nats Stock Report

17:23 Joey Wiemer's role limitations

23:35 Nationals vs. Braves matchup preview

26:24 Experimenting with player lineups

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Unlikely Trio Combines for Shutout Win at Home

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:49:25 GMT

The Nats blanked the Giants 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to avoid getting swept this weekend at home. Mark & Al analyze the surprising pitching effort by PJ Poulin, Miles Mikolas, and Andrew Alvarez. It was a whirlwind Sunday for Alvarez as he traveled from Rochester in the morning, and then earned the win on the mound in D.C. after taking over in the 5th.

(05:00) Mikolas was the bulk starter as he took over in the 1st for Poulin and lasted four frames. Mikolas allowed four hits and struck out four in his best outing of the young season.

(15:30) Alvarez was demoted back to AAA in the middle of our taping during our discussion on his future with the club. This is the 2nd pitcher this week to get sent back to Rochester after nailing down the final out in a victory (Orlando Ribalta).

(25:10) Curtis Mead hit a 2-run homer to go up 3-0 in the 5th. This was a nice bounce back for Mead, who made a pivotal base running mistake in the bottom of the 9th in Saturday's loss.

(29:00) The first run of the game came on a convoluted play that resulted in Nasim Nunez coming across to score.

(33:00) The home stand continues on Monday night as the Braves come to Navy Yard for four a four game series.

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Episode 3.3 - It's Not Always Pretty, But The Nats Are Competitive

District Baseball — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:47:27 GMT

We are back and recapping the past two weeks in Nationals baseball, which including a stunning sweep of the Brewers as well as your regularly scheduled bullpen meltdowns. James Wood is back doing things only James Wood can do, CJ Abrams looks like the best shortstop in baseball, and the Nationals offense is providing life we did not expect. We get to all of that and more in this episode. Listen in!

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Mistake-Filled Offense Comes up Empty in Extras

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:04:50 GMT

The Nats made too many mental mistakes to count in their 7-6 Saturday afternoon loss to the visiting Giants. Mark & Al examine the puzzling extra inning defeat where there were plenty of examples of terrible fundamentals. The Nationals had poor base running, awful bunting, and overall came nowhere close to playing smart Baseball. Curtis Mead had a shockingly terrible base running mistake in the bottom of the 9th and Jorbit Vivas almost out did him in the 10th.

(13:40) James Wood homered again for the 7th time this season, tied for the 2nd most in the National League.

(17:00) Cade Cavalli had another disappointing outing as he only lasted four innings despite being given an early four-run lead. Cavalli was charged with three runs allowed after yielding seven San Francisco hits. Cavalli has only tossed 19.2 IP in five starts so far this season.

(24:00) Mitchell Parker lasted three innings in relief of Cavalli and gave up three runs in the process. The bullpen the rest of the way did a solid job, including two perfect innings by Richard Lovelady.

(26:30) Miles Mikolas will take the mound on Sunday as Washington looks to avoid getting swept.

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Giants Clobber Littell

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:55:42 GMT

The Nats were easily beaten 10-5 by the Giants on Friday night to open the home stand on a sour note. Al & Mark spend plenty of time on Zack Littell, who gave up six runs before the end of the 2nd inning. Littell wasn't signed until March was well underway and it seems like the late Spring start is still affecting him.

(10:30) Why do valued Free Agent pitchers have to wait until the middle of Spring Training to sign sometimes?

(13:45) Richard Lovelady pitched the 9th right after taking Oscar Ribalta's roster spot. Lovelady walked in a run with the bases loaded for San Francisco's final run. Ribalta notched the save on Thursday in Pittsburgh and was then demoted to AAA on Friday.

(18:05) James Wood crushed an opposite field homer 441 feet late in the contest. Wood is now tied with Abrams for the team lead in homers with six.

(22:00) Daylen Lile hit his 1st homer of the year to bring up his OPS to .691. Lile has not yet tripled this season, after having 11 of them in his rookie year.

(26:30) The Nationals just went 5-2 on the road trip, but only have one home victory.

(28:45) Cade Cavalli will take the mound on Saturday afternoon vs. San Francisco. Cavalli's ERA is 4.60 through four starts this season.

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Nationals WIN Wild Extra Innings Thriller vs Pirates | James Wood CLUTCH, Ribalta Breakout & Nats Identity REVEALED

Bleav — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:16:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals outlast the Pittsburgh Pirates in a chaotic 8-7 extra innings win. We break down James Wood’s clutch moment, Orlando Ribalta’s first save, and what this game proves about the Nationals’ identity. Despite being out-hit, the Nats found a way — is this sustainable? Plus deep analysis on the offense, bullpen volatility, and why this team is becoming a problem.

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Full Show | Friday 04-17-26

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 3 - WrestleMania Weekend Preview, Nationals Walk-Off Win & Azzi Fudd Draft Spotlight

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:57:00 GMT

Offense Continues to Impress During Winning Road Trip + Minor League Bats Heat Up

Audacy — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Episode 232, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals split their four-game set with the Pirates to conclude a 5-2 road trip, and the offense continues to do the heavy lifting, led by CJ Abrams playing at an extremely high level. What's led to the Nationals offensive success through the first month of the season? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss. Plus, some exciting prospects in the Nats Minor League system are also off to good starts, and we preview the upcoming home series versus the San Francisco Giants.

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Nationals WIN Wild Extra Innings Thriller vs Pirates | James Wood CLUTCH, Ribalta Breakout & Nats Identity REVEALED

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SHIFT: The Washington Nationals 30-Year Old's Have Turned This Team Around SWIFTLY

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:24:58 GMT

Washington Nationals’ 30-year-old front office sparks optimism as the team surges past expectations. Can this revamped roster and newfound belief keep the momentum going in a heated NL East race? Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals’ strong series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, spotlighting James Wood’s clutch performance, Foster Griffin’s emergence as the team’s best starter, and the offense’s top-five ranking in MLB. The conversation covers key player updates—including CJ Abrams, Dylan Crews, and recent bullpen moves like Richard Lovelady’s return—plus a deep dive into rising prospects Devin Fitz-Gerald and Ronny Cruz. The episode previews the Nationals’ upcoming matchup against the San Francisco Giants, analyzing pitching duels with Logan Webb and Adrian Houser, and questions if this explosive offense can stay hot against veteran arms. Will the Nationals’ aggressive strategy be enough to take the series—and reshape the season’s outlook?

00:00 Team's newfound confidence

04:37 Nationals performance after 19 games

09:00 Trade for Richard Lovelady

12:32 Devin Fitz-Gerald's impressive start

14:11 Devin Fitz-Gerald's fast rise

19:56 Discussing Nationals' prospect Ronny Cruz

22:52 Nationals upcoming pitching matchups

25:03 Nationals vs Giants pitching matchups

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