Episodi

  • The .500 Mark Evades the Nats Once Again
    May 15 2026

    Episode 239, FULL SHOW -- Despite winning yet another series on the road, the Nationals can't capitalize on their most recent opportunity to reach the .500 mark on the season. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen look back a series where Daylen Lile doubled his homerun total and the Starting Pitching struggled to provide much needed innings during a long stretch without off days. Plus, with 1B/3B Yohandy Morales tearing the cover off the ball in Triple-A, who's roster spot could be on the line if the Nationals choose to bring up the slugging top prospect? We wrap up with another look at the Minor League level, several members of the MacKenzie Gore trade are exceeding expectations. And we look ahead to the first Beltway Series of the season as the Nats host the O's for three over the weekend.

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    34 min
  • Missed Opportunities and Major Strides
    May 12 2026

    Episode 238, FULL SHOW -- After a series opening win on Friday Night in Miami, it looked like the Nationals had a real chance to win another road series and at the least come out of it with a .500 record. But defensive struggles returned to the forefront over the weekend as the Nats drop the final two games to the Marlins. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap a series littered with defensive mistakes that cost the team a shot a series win. Then, the guys highlight a series of individual performances to keep an eye on, including Cade Cavalli, Brady House & Daylen Lile. Plus, a look ahead to the three game road series versus Cincinnati, and the latest additions to the Top 100 Prospects list from the Nationals Minor League system.

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    34 min
  • Getting Right at Home + Minor League Graduation Day
    May 8 2026

    Episode 237, FULL SHOW -- After a dreadful start to their home season, the Nationals took two of three from the visiting Minnesota Twins this week to finally give the home fans a chance to see a series victory at Nats Park. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap a series that saw big time production from the Catcher position, improved defense from the position players, and continued improvement across the pitching staff. Then, two of the Nationals top prospects graduated into the MLB Top 100 Prospects list. And we look ahead to a big series in Miami, where the Nats find themselves battling for a chance to get over .500 for the first time in a long time.

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    39 min
  • In Need of Defensive Adjustments + Interview with James Wood
    May 5 2026
    Episode 236, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals returned home over the weekend to host the Milwaukee Brewers, but their recent road success didn't quite return with them as they dropped two of three to the Brew Crew. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap the series versus the Brewers that saw the Nationals error ridden weekend lead to a refreshed commitment to improve defensively, and bounce back performances from a suddenly resurging pitching staff. Plus, Tobi Altizer caught up with James Wood ahead of Saturday's contest to talk about facing the imposing stuff of Brewers righty Jacob Misiorowski, his approach to all fields, and how new technology within the organization is helping to make him better. And the Minor League system continues to have success across all levels as of late. Tobi & Grant highlight some of the top performances over the last week.
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    48 min
  • Road Warriors, The Nats Continue to Win Away from Home + Minor League Risers
    May 1 2026

    Episode 235, FULL SHOW -- The Nats win yet another road series as they take two of three from the lowly New York Mets this week. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that featured CJ Abrams' offensive resurgence, Cade Cavalli piling up strikeouts, and a bullpen that seems to be getting right. Then they dive back down to the Minor League level to highlight some of the hottest hitters and pitchers across the system over the last week.

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    49 min
  • Unorthodox Yet Effective, How the Nats Went Over .500 During their Marathon Stretch + Interview with LHP Foster Griffin
    Apr 28 2026

    Episode 234, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals completed yet another road series win with their back to back victories of the White Sox over the weekend, ending their stretch of 17 games in 17 days with a 9-8 record. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen detail how the Nats unorthodox methods are working to keep the team competitive. Plus a look ahead to a road series versus the struggling New York Mets. And hear from LHP Foster Griffin as he talked 1 on 1 with Tobi Altizer following his start versus the Atlanta Braves. And there are some hot bats in the Minor League system. Grant & Tobi highlight the latest from Eli Willits and Ronny Cruz.

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    49 min
  • Blunders on the Bases + Catching Up with CJ Abrams
    Apr 20 2026

    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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    36 min
  • Offense Continues to Impress During Winning Road Trip + Minor League Bats Heat Up
    Apr 17 2026

    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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    36 min