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Longtime Washington, D.C. sports personality Al Galdi takes an in-depth look at D.C.-area sports every weekday, giving hard-hitting analysis on - and having some fun with - the Commanders, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, Terrapins, Hoyas and more.
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Episode 819: chat with PFF's Sam Monson on Jayden Daniels and Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft and more
17:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, why Daniels' deep-ball success from his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season can convey to the NFL, the value of a quarterback like Daniels with elite running ability, why Monson views the Commanders taking Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton in the second round as one of the best value picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, whether targeting players (as the Commanders seemingly did) who test well athletically is a sound NFL Draft strategy and more
40:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 win at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher Trevor Williams and four relievers combined on a six-hit shutout
49:03 - Orioles: breakdown of a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees off the O's reinstating starting pitcher John Means from the 15-Day Injured List but also placing starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-Day Injured List
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Episode 818: debrief with Ben Standig of The Athletic on Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft and more
20:26 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with intel on and reaction to what the Commanders did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including interpretation of Commanders general manager Adam Peters saying that quarterback Jayden Daniels was the highest-rated player on the Commanders' draft board, whether the team's quarterback decision via their No. 2-overall pick in the draft ultimately was the unknown that we thought, whether undrafted-free-agent signee Sam Hartman is set to be the Commanders' QB3, what to make of the team's left-tackle situation, the meaning of the Commanders using their first 2024 second-round pick on an interior defensive lineman in Johnny Newton and more
52:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed two runs in five innings with seven strikeouts versus one walk
59:17 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in a game that featured starting pitcher Dean Kremer allowing two runs in seven innings
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Episode 817: breakdown with NFL Draft analyst Ryan Fowler of Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class and more
17:07 - Guest: NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report and The Draft Network on the Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class, including breakdowns of LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman, Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey and Temple linebacker Jordan Magee
39:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 win at the Miami Marlins to complete the Nats' first four-game sweep of a regular-season series since September 2019
47:16 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Yankees as starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and three Orioles relievers combined on a seven-hit shutout
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Episode 816: deep dive with NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom on Commanders' 2024 NFL Draft class and more
13:07 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on why he gave the Commanders an A for what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft, including breakdowns of the team's top picks in LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey
58:04 - Capitals: thoughts on the end of the Caps' 2023-2024 season and on the state of the Caps off a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers to conclude a four-game sweep in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
01:07:20 - Nationals: analysis of a 12-9 win at the Miami Marlins in a game in which the Nats overcame a 7-0 fourth-inning deficit
01:19:25 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-6 loss to the Oakland A's in a game that featured closer Craig Kimbrel blowing his second consecutive save chance and leaving the game due to upper-back tightness
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Episode 815: Commanders go BPA in taking eight players in Rounds 2-7 of 2024 NFL Draft and more
13:46 - Commanders: analysis of the defensive players taken by the team over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Illinois interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, Michigan corner Mike Sainristil, Temple linebacker Jordan Magee, Washington safety Dominque Hampton and Notre Dame edge defender Javontae Jean-Baptiste
37:18 - Commanders: analysis of the offensive players taken by the Commanders over the final two days of the 2024 NFL Draft in Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott, TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman and Rice receiver Luke McCaffrey
50:43 - Commanders: reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels' introductory press conference, including a notable reveal by general manager Adam Peters
57:54 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers to put the Caps down, 3-0, in their best-of-seven series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
01:06:06 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning the first two games of a four-game series at the Miami Marlins
01:20:59 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's splitting the first two games of a three-game series against the Oakland A's and on the O's optioning second baseman/shortstop Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Episode 814: Commanders take LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at No. 2 in 2024 NFL Draft and more
16:37 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, including key comments from Daniels and general manager Adam Peters and a a few thoughts on the Commanders reportedly not exercising the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of linebacker Jamin Davis and retiring the No. 28 of legendary former Redskins cornerback Darrell Green
39:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep despite a strong outing from starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore
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