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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. 40 min ago

    Garcia Jr. Traded After Getting Swept

    The Nats lost 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta for their 5th straight defeat at an inopportune time.  Mark (From ATL) & Al begin the show with real time reaction to the news that Luis Garcia Jr. has been traded to the Yankees. (10:00) Garcia made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Nationals and his career in Washington included multiple position changes. He is headed to the American League now, but Garcia's .560 slugging percentage is the best in all of the National League so far this season. (17:00) Discussion regarding the four pitchers coming over from New York to complete the trade.  Learn a bit more about Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, and Jake Bird. (21:00) What does the future hold for Garcia Jr. as he is headed to The Bronx? (25:00) The offense only scored 11 runs during the entire series in Atlanta. James Wood struggled mightily as he went for 1 for 13 over the course of the four-game series. (27:30) Andres Chaparro was hit in the head by a pitch and exited early due to dizziness.  Since Garcia Jr. was a late scratch just before the game, Brady House filled in at 1B.  House recently took ground balls at the position, but never played it in a professional game. (32:30) Cade Cavalli gave up a pair of solo homers and lasted six innings.  The Braves scored an unearned run off of Cavalli after a CJ Abrams throwing error in the bottom of the 5th. (40:00) The Trade Deadline arrives at 6pm Eastern on Monday.  Will Foster Griffin be dealt before the Nationals take the field on Monday evening in Philadelphia? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 21 hr ago

    4th Straight Loss

    The Nats lost 8-3 in Atlanta on Saturday for their 4th straight defeat,  Mark (From Truist Park)  & Al update the latest Trade Deadline scenarios as they are now two games below .500 with just one game left before Monday's deadline. (11:00) Martin Perez was a late replacement for Reynaldo Lopez as the Braves starting pitcher.  The news came out an hour before 1st Pitch and it was a switch from a righty to a lefty pitcher.  The Nats ended up not getting their first hit until a Brady House 7th inning double to break up Perez's No-Hit bid. (17:30) Atlanta broke the game wide open in the bottom of the 7th when they scored four runs off Riley Cornelio.  Eddie Yean relieved Cornelio but brought in a run right away with a wild pitch. (20:00) CJ Abrams committed his 18th error of the season and had rough night defensively.  This leads to a wide-angle lens view regarding his future at the shortstop position. (28:00) If the Nats struggle in August, will Washington move on from Miles Mikolas? He allowed four runs off of nine hits on Saturday night and his ERA is now 5.67. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 1 day ago

    Griffin Gets Hit Hard in Atlanta

    The Nats lost their 3rd straight on Friday night in Atlanta.  Mark (From Truist Park) & Al recap the 6-2 loss that drops Washington to one game below .500 with just two games remaining before Monday's Trade Deadline. (04:00) Luis Garcia Jr. was removed from the game and that raised plenty of eyebrows as the Deadline looms.  However, Garcia Jr. was pulled due to right knee soreness, not because of any trade. (09:30) Foster Griffin had his worst outing in over two months as he allowed six runs off nine hits.  This was Griffin's final start prior to the Deadline, and that situation remains very much in-flux. (14:45) Griffin's path from Japan in 2025 to the Nationals starting rotation in 2026. (18:00) CJ Abrams slugged his 28th homer of the season and his OPS is up to .930. (20:00) Andres Chaparro fittingly homered to end his month of July.  Chaparro's slugging percentage in the month is a staggering .912.  Any chance some other team could be intrigued to trade for his bat? (24:00) Trevor Williams handled all the bullpen innings himself as he pitched 2.2 IP. Williams has had two encouraging outings since being activated off the IL. (27:00) It feels like these two games are "must-wins" as they would like to avoid being under .500 at the Trade Deadline.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 2 days ago

    Bats Go Cold with Runners in Scoring Position

    The Nats lost 5-4 on Thursday night in Atlanta to open their eight game road trip. Mark (From Truist Park) & Al focus on the offense's inability to knock in any runner in scoring position.  Washington went 0 for 9 in such instances and most of their runs came off solo homers. (06:30) Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile teamed up to go deep three times against Braves starter Grant Holmes.  Garcia ultimately fell a single short of the cycle and Lile hit two homers in the loss. Garcia is up to 23 homers, but questions remain about his status for the Trade Deadline. (16:45) Jake Irvin returned from the IL and pitched into the 6th inning. Irvin was charged with five runs off of two homers in his first start in over two months. (22:10) Riley Cornelio only needed nine pitches to retire the side in the bottom of the 8th. (25:00) Mitchell Parker underwent season ending surgery to have an internal brace procedure. (28:00) Sorting through different reports regarding Foster Griffin.  Will he be traded or extended? (34:00) Should the Nats keep Griffin and then make him a qualifying offer in the off-season?  If he were to sign elsewhere as a Free Agent, then they will be offered a compensatory draft pick. (37:00) Griffin is slated to pitch on Friday night in Atlanta as the Nationals are exactly at .500 through 110 games.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 4 days ago

    Nats Drop the Rubber Match

    The Nats fell 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon to lose the series with the visiting Blue Jays.  Mark & Al convene after the Nationals missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings while facing a below .500 team.  They conclude their homestand at 3-3 and are headed to a pivotal eight game road trip in Atlanta & Philadelphia. (06:00) Do the win and losses this week affect Paul Toboni's approach at the Trade Deadline? (08:00) Washington only scored one run in the bottom of the 8th and it was a major missed opportunity.  James Wood led-off with a double, Luis Garcia Jr. immediately singled him home, but that was it for the rally. (10:30) Why did Jacob Young lay down a bunt in the top of the 7th? (17:00) Five relievers took the mound on Wednesday after Zack Littell lasted 4.2 IP.  Paxton Schultz allowed three runs in the top of the 8th and was sent down to AAA following the defeat. Jake Irvin is expected to take his roster spot and pitch on Thursday in Atlanta after returning from the IL (shoulder). (21:00) Trevor Williams pitched the final four outs and it was first time he appeared in the majors in over a year.  Williams is expected to be a reliever on the staff this season instead of acting as a starter. (26:00) What are the chances Littell is traded ahead of the deadline?  This would be similar to when Jon Lester was flipped for Lane Thomas in the summer of 2021. Littell's ERA is currently below the 5.00 threshold (4.94). Link to this episode sponsor: https://ccanactionfund.org/2026-ev-raffle/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 4 days ago ·  Bonus

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  7. 4 days ago

    Nats Triumphantly Draw 6 Walks in the 1st

    The Nats beat visiting Toronto 8-6 on Tuesday night to even the series.  Al & Tim dig into Washington tying a franchise mark with six walks drawn in the bottom of the 1st.  It was a nightmare outing for Shane Bieber; who issued three RBI walks along the way. (08:10) Luis Garcia Jr. slugged his 22nd homer of the season off of a lefty. Garcia Jr. is a Free Agent after the 2027 season and therefore he is very much a candidate to be dealt away before this Trade Deadline. (14:30) Dylan Crews followed up Garcia's blast with his own in order to go Back-to-Back in the 4th. Crews has been playing better lately and his OPS is currently at .706. (17:00) Cade Cavalli lasted six innings and earned the win despite not having his "Best stuff" according to Blake Butera.  Cavalli is in the midst of a hot stretch and his ERA is down to 3.55 for the season.  Is Cavalli the team's Ace or is it Foster Griffin? (25:00) Trevor Williams is taking Gus Varland's roster spot and is expected to join the bullpen.  Williams hasn't pitched in the majors in over a year as he has been recovering from internal brace surgery. (29:00) Arizona outlasted Pittsburgh on Tuesday night to move one game ahead of both the Nats & Pirates. Zack Littell will take the mound on Wednesday as Washington is two games above .500.  Link to this episode sponsor: https://ccanactionfund.org/2026-ev-raffle/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 5 days ago

    Scherzer Starts the Blue Jays Win

    The Nats lost 3-2 to Toronto on Monday night to begin the three game series in Navy Yard.  Al & Mark focus on the familiar Blue Jays starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, who was returning from the IL (back).  Scherzer tossed 75 pitches and was pulled in the 3rd inning amid a standing ovation. (12:00) Will Scherzer go into the Hall of Fame with a Nats hat on his plaque? (17:00) The offense struggled against Toronto's stout bullpen. Andres Chaparro's 5th inning solo homer was the only run that the Nats mustered against that unit. (23:30) Eddie Yean served as the Opener and pitched into the top of the 3rd. Yean only needed 11 pitches to get through the first two innings, but then allowed two Blue Jay runs. (25:30) Alvarez took the ball from Yean and then was sent down to AAA following the loss.  Will Jake Irvin take his spot in the rotation? (34:00) The Pirates and Diamondbacks are playing each other this week in Pittsburgh.  The Pirates won 3-2 in extras on Monday night to even Arizona for the final wild card spot.  Washington is just a game back in the standings of these two teams. Link to this episode sponsor: https://ccanactionfund.org/2026-ev-raffle/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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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    Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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