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Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire
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A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.

  1. HÁ 5 H

    Late Blown Lead in Philly

    The Nats had a gut punch extra-inning loss on Wednesday afternoon.  Mark (From Philadelphia) & Al react to the 6-5 defeat where the Nationals blew a 5-1 late inning lead. (05:00) The bullpen did not get it done as four relievers gave up a run.  Cole Henry took the loss after giving up a RBI leadoff single in the bottom of the 10th. (09:45) Could Brad Lord have taken the mound late in the game? (12:40) CJ Abrams launched a 3-run HR to put Washington up 5-1 for his first of the season. (13:30) Dissection of Daylen Lile getting thrown out on the bases in each of the final two innings. (18:00) Cade Cavalli had a much better outing than Opening Day as he only allowed one run in six frames. (22:05) Friday is the Nats home opener against the two-time defending World Series Champion Dodgers.  Who will get the nod on the mound and what will the attendance be? (30:30) Tim is joined by Robert K. Fitts, award winning author, who has extensively written about Baseball in Japan.  Robert talks about just how big Shohei Ohtani actually is in his native country.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  2. HÁ 1 DIA

    Wood Doubles, but Strikes Out Twice in Defeat

    The Nats lost 3-2 in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but still are a game above .500. Mark (From Philly) & Al look react to James Wood's up and down start thus far, where he has contributed offensively, but also is tied for the MLB strikeout lead. Wood came through with a RBI double in the loss, but also had a pair of K's. (13:40) Daylen Lile has carried over his impressive September into the beginning of this season.  Lile has been mostly been hitting cleanup and came through with a RBI single on Tuesday evening. (17:00) Washington used an "Opener" to perfection as lefty reliever PJ Poulin set down the Phillies top of the lineup in order.  Zack Littell then entered the game and took the loss while giving up six hits in five innings of work. (23:20) An evaluation of the starting rotation after the first time through all five guys. (25:50) "ABS" (Automated Ball-Strike System) is here and has already made its presence felt across the sport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  3. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Nats Bring the Bats to Philly

    The Nats extended their strong start with a 13-2 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night.  Mark (From Citizens Bank Park) & Al note how this is the first time that the franchise has been two games over .500 since.... the summer of 2021! (06:00) Joey Wiemer's streak of reaching base made it to ten consecutive plate appearances. Wiemer had two hits in the victory, part of the 17 hits that the offense collected. (08:40) The Nationals properly pulled off the steal attempt in order to bring the runner home from 3rd (!) (14:20) Seven Washington starters had multiple hits and Luis Garcia Jr. led the way with a trio of them. (17:45) Foster Griffin impressed in his team debut on Monday night. Griffin allowed a pair of runs in five innings of work to earn the win.  The lefty spent the past few seasons in Japan after many different MLB stops to start his career. (21:30) Brad Lord tossed three frames in the win and is establishing himself as potential force out of the 'pen. (25:15) Mark's prediction was correct and the Nats will utilize an "Opener" on Tuesday night. PJ Poulin will start the game and it is possible that he will hand the ball off to Zack Littell.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  4. HÁ 3 DIAS

    Wiemer Goes Deep Again in Opening Series Win

    The Nats beat the Cubs 6-3 on Sunday afternoon to take the series in Chicago.  Mark (From Wrigley Field) & Al have a lot of praise for Joey Wiemer, who is having a dream start to the season.  Wiemer has homered in both games he has played so far and has reached base in all eight plate appearances. Wiemer bounced around a bit th roster transactions this offseason, but ultimately Washington claimed him off of waivers in early January. (07:00) CJ Abrams was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing the previous game due a death in the family. (12:05) This is the first series victory to to start the season since.... 2018! (16:10) Keibert Ruiz showed rare power with a 2-run HR in the 8th for his first homer since the opening weekend of last season. (18:20) Jake Irvin earned the victory in his season debut by lasting five innings. Irvin struck out seven Cubs and only issued one walk on Sunday afternoon. (22:40) Clayton Beeter, notched the save after Cionel Perez pitched the 8th.  Are these sort of decisions made by the Front Office prior to the game? (28:30) The Nats move their road to Philadelphia for a three game series with Foster Griffin take the mound on Monday.  Tuesday's starter is still TBD, will it be Zach Littell? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  5. HÁ 4 DIAS

    Routed in Chicago but Wood Homers

    The Nats were trounced 10-2 on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field for their first loss of the season. Mark (From Chicago) & Al discuss a sloppy affair for the visitors. One of the runs came courtesy of James Wood, after connecting on his first homer of the season, while hitting in the leadoff spot. (10:15) Drew Millas was a very surprising choice to bat 2nd in the lineup.  It is expected that Millas and Ruiz will split catching duties to begin the year. (14:00) Nasim Nunez made an incredible defensive play at SS late in the game.  Nunez got the nod due to a recent death in CJ Abrams' family and came through with a RBI single at the plate. Abrams also apologized to Blake Butera for the mental lapse on Opening Day. (20:45) Miles Mikolas lasted five innings in his Nats debut, but allowed allowed six hits and four earned runs in the process. Mikolas was plagued with poor defense behind him in the pivotal bottom of the 2nd. (29:05) The bullpen yielded four runs, but Cole Henry did retire the heart of the Cubs order in the bottom of the 8th. (31:00) Washington acquired utility man Curtis Mead, who has previous big league experience.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min

  6. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Opening Day Win at Wrigley

    The Nats began their season in style with a 10-4 road victory over the Cubs on a chilly Thursday afternoon. Mark (From Wrigley Field) & Al discuss the strong start for the offense, as a trio of Nationals went deep.  Joey Wiemer got things going with a solo shot in the 2nd while getting the nod in RF. The other homers came courtesy of Jacob Young and Brady House in the 9th for some welcomed insurance. (12:00) The first lineup card under Blake Butera had a few surprises, including Andres Chpparo hitting 2nd. (16:30) The bullpen had a busy and effective afternoon as four pitchers combined for just over five innings of work. Brad Lord earned the win as the versatile pitcher is beginning this season in relief. Veteran lefty Cionel Perez notched the save in his first appearance with Washington. (22:05) Cade Cavalli's Opening Day start only lasted into the bottom of the 4th, but he did record five strikeouts along the way.  Cavalli tossed 75 pitches before handing it off the P.J. Poulin. (25:40) CJ Abrams had a 2-run single in the 4th, but it also included a mental mistake.  Abrams admired his long hit, but it did not go over the fence and it resulted in him getting thrown at 2nd base. (31:00) Update on Josiah Gray's latest trip to the 60-day IL.  (35:30) Miles Mikolas will start on Saturday and Jake Irvin will take the mound in Chicago on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  7. 25 DE MAR.

    Nationals 2026 Season Preview

    Al & Mark convene just a few days before the Nationals open the season at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon. There has been a flurry of roster activity in the past few days as Spring Training is finished and the Paul Toboni Era is underway. (04:45) Josiah Gray was surprisingly placed on the 60- Day IL on Monday evening (Right flexor strain). Gray has not pitched for the Nats since April 2024 due to injury. (14:35) Why was Dylan Crews demoted to AAA?  Crews was sent down on Friday afternoon to the surprise of many. (28:30) Harry Ford, acquired from Seattle in exchange for Jose A. Ferrer, will also start his season in Rochester. A few months ago it was widely expected hat Ford would be starting catcher for the Nats on Opening Day. (31:45) Robert Hassell III, who saw time in the majors last season, also will begin the year in AAA. (35:10) Season predictions and potential areas of optimism.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  8. 21 DE MAR.

    DYLAN CREWS OPTIONED TO AAA

    Quick update by Tim Shovers regarding Friday afternoon's news that Dylan Crews will not be on the Nationals Opening Day roster. **Audio Courtesy of natsjournal.com** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 min
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A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.

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  • Criado por
    Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2026
  • Episódios
    871
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    © 2022 Nats Chat
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