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Out of nowhere, the Nationals offense looks like a juggernaut13 Apr 202600:18:45

New show alert! Welcome to District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

@batboysbaseball  Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum host. The hosts talk about James Wood raking atop the lineup, the revived pre-game preparation and share our thoughts on CJ Abrams, the bullpen and the upcoming matchup between Paul Skenes and Cade Cavalli.

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CJ Abrams looks like a star for the Nationals again15 Apr 202600:23:23

The Nationals split their first two games against the Pirates with some rather familiar results: The pitching staff blew up in the first game, and an offense led by CJ Abrams carried them through the second game.

 @batboysbaseball  Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum talk about Abrams' homers off Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller and whether he can maintain his hot start. We also discuss the encouraging and discouraging signs from the bullpen, and Cade Cavalli's command woes.

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Nationals cap impressive roadtrip with wild win + Kevin Frandsen makes District Territory debut!17 Apr 202600:36:29

The Washington Nationals split the series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a wacky final game thanks to sharp plays from Nasim Nuñez, another big hit from James Wood (on a controversial decision from the Pirates) and a revived bullpen slamming the door shut.

Nine-year MLB vet and current Nationals TV broadcaster Kevin Frandsen now joins @batboysbaseball Eric Shellhouse and The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum as a full-time co-host and gives his thoughts on the team's 5-2 record against National League Central playoff hopefuls.

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Nationals best win of the year!22 Apr 202600:38:37

The Washington Nationals, yet again, have split the start of a four-game 
series. This time, it's against the red-hot Atlanta Braves, with plenty to love 
on the offensive end and plenty of surprising managerial decisions to unpack.

Kevin, Spencer, and Eric discuss Blake Butera pulling Jake Irvin, letting Foster 
Griffin stay out there, and what that does for the bullpen, the clubhouse and 
the days ahead.

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Highs and lows from the Nationals weekend series vs. the Giants20 Apr 202600:28:27

The beleaguered Nationals pitching staff combined to pitch its first shutout of the season behind  some unlikely contributors. But the team also struggled again in extra innings, made mental mistakes in key situations and held a longer team meeting than usual to discuss those miscues.

Kevin Frandsen, Eric Shellhouse, and Spencer Nusbaum discuss what we learned about the Nats from this weekend, and what they need to learn from one rollercoaster of a series. That, plus a snippet from Nusbaum's time with the talented Fredericksburg Nationals.

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Nationals mailbag: New tech, revamped farm system, CJ Abrams trade?24 Apr 202600:52:03

The District Territory trio sits down to go through fan-submitted mailbag questions about the team's new culture, new process, red-hot offense and ice-cold pitching.

Questions about CJ Abrams, James Wood, Dylan Crews, a trip to Single-A Fredericksburg and even whether fans see the fan accounts that are created in their honor.

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Nationals Finish Road Trip with a Win in Chicago!27 Apr 202600:29:40

Kevin Frandsen and Eric Shellhouse go over Sunday's 2-1 victory against
the Chicago White Sox, finishing off a 17 game stretch in which they finished 9-8. 
The red hot Nats sit at 3rd in the NL East division standings, as they look ahead 
at a 3 game series in New York against the Mets.

Kevin and Eric discuss how manager Blake Butera and the rest of a young squad can keep this momentum rolling not just throughout April and the 2026 season, but for years to come. 

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Breaking down the Nationals’ encouraging first month of 202601 May 202600:47:41

The Washington Nationals just took two of three from a very vulnerable New York Mets team. It had the same elements that have made the Nats great throughout March and April -- James Wood was a highlight factory, CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead homer and Cade Cavalli struck out 10 -- but there were also a few encouraging elements that suggested Washington could keep improving.

The District Territory crew also talks about Gus Varland and the bullpen, a controversial decision from Blake Butera, and whether this stretch from Miles Mikolas is the real deal. That, plus quick updates on a big-league signing at the start of the episode.

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Nats bats go cold, Littell struggles, James Wood next Juan Soto?29 Apr 202600:36:58

The Washington Nationals, for the first time this year, have had a bit of cold stretch at the plate. Couple that with Zack Littell's struggles, and you see results like the 8-0 loss. That said...

It's fair to start putting James Wood and Juan Soto in the same sentence. We explain why, how the Nats need to supplement the lineup around their slugger and whether he can maintain it. That, plus some thoughts on the farm system.

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Nationals manager Blake Butera calls out team's defensive woes04 May 202600:35:41

During a series loss to the Brewers, Nationals manager Blake Butera called out his team's struggles in the field. In his words, "We can't lead the league in errors and expect to win."

The District Territory crew discusses the shaky defense, how the Nats are trying to fix it and where the blame for these woes ultimately should fall. That, plus a chat about Nasim Nuñez and Foster Griffin, who were two bright spots over the weekend.

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Nationals Bats Erupt vs Twins & Miami Marlins Series Preview08 May 202600:34:12

In today’s episode, Kevin Frandsen & Eric Shellhouse recap the Nationals thrilling home series win against the Twins. The duo discusses key contributions from catchers Keibert Ruiz & Drew Millis, and how offensive contributions from the bottom half of the lineup were critical to Wednesday and Thursday’s win. With the team standing at 18-20, they finish with a preview of this weekend’s coming series against the Miami Marlins. 

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Surveying Nats Fans: Positive on Direction, Negative on Ownership06 May 202600:34:21

The District Territory crew talks about the results of Spencer Nusbaum's survey of Washington Nationals fans on The Athletic. 

That includes talking about the 80 percent of readers who want the Lerners to sell the team, the majority of fans who are more optimistic now than they were last year, and who fans wished the team would have signed last year.

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Nats take 2 of 3 from Reds, but come up short of .500 mark again15 May 202600:40:22

The Washington Nationals had one of their biggest wins of the
season, thanks to another big night from Daylen Lile. His game-
winning homer in the 10th on Wednesday offered quite the lift.

That once again put the Nats on the precipice of .500. They could
not quite get there. We talk about why they fell short, Foster
Griffin and his trade market, the upcoming beltway rivalry matchup 
against the Baltimore Orioles 
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Can the Nationals continue to hit like a top-five team in MLB?13 May 202600:29:27

The Washington Nationals broke out for six homers on Tuesday night in a win over the Cincinnati Reds and have the second-best offense in baseball as we pass the quarter-season mark. The District Territory crew talks about Daylen Lile and Luis Garcia Jr., who each homered twice as they attempt to tune their seasons around, as well as Brady House and James Wood, who both homered in the effort.

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Nationals Stumble in Weekend Series, Dropping 2 of 3 to Marlins11 May 202600:41:13

In today’s episode, the District Territory crew recaps the Nationals weekend series against the Marlins while also previewing the remaining schedule in May. The Nats lost the final 2 games of their 3 game set against the fish in Miami over the weekend, after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Friday’s game.

With a challenging opponent looming ahead in the Cincinnati Reds, Eric and Kevin discuss how the team will prepare to navigate this 16-game stretch without an off day. 

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How the Washington Nationals got back to the .500 mark for a day18 May 202600:34:33

Throughout a weekend in which they
drew over 100,000 fans to Nationals, 
the Nationals finally got to .500 by
beating up on the Baltimore Orioles in
the first two games of the series.

We talk about Daylen Lile's hot stretch,
the defense finally cleaning it up, the
catching situation finally improving at
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Cade Cavalli Strikes Out 13 as Nationals split first 2 games in Boston01 Jul 202600:25:54

The Nationals split their first 2 games in Boston, supported by a career
night for starting pitcher Cade Cavalli on Tuesday. The District Territory
crew discuss Tuesday night's brawl, the latest transactions for the
Washington bullpen, and look at their standing in the National League
playoff race as the calendar turns over to July

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What Luis Garcia Jr. means for the Nats as the deadline looms29 Jun 202600:38:14

The Washington Nationals bounced back from a heartbreaking series against
the Philadelphia Phillies by taking two out of three from the Baltimore Orioles,
and they did so on the back of an incandescent Luis Garcia Jr. The slugging
first baseman has six homers in his last six games and seems to have unlocked
a level in his game that the organization has been waiting for. Can he sustain it?
Will another team covet his services at the trade deadline? The District Territory
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Nationals Bats Breakout in a Giant Weekend Series at Arizona08 Jun 202600:28:37

The Nationals started a 6 game road trip out west by taking 2 of 3
against the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by 7 home runs in
the first 2 games. Luis Garcia Jr. provided 2, along with his 1st career
grand slam, in Friday night’s victory. Dylan Crews walloped a 432 foot
home run on Saturday in a 6-1 victory, before former Nat Michael
Soroka had a revenge game in Sunday’s 1-5 loss.

Eric Shellhouse and Kevin Frandsen recap and analyze the offensive
highlights of the weekend’s series victory, and give a preview of Monday
night’s match up, as they take on ace Logan Webb and the San Fran-
cisco Giants. The gang also spends a segment to answers your fan
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What changes could the Nats make after a Miami sweep?05 Jun 202600:25:03

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The Washington Nationals, riding a high just a few days ago, came back down to Earth at the end of this homestand as they were swept by the Miami Marlins. The District Territory crew talks about the changes that could be ahead in defensive philosophy (wanting CJ Abrams and others to make aggressive decisions in the field) or bullpen construction (whether they need to add more left-handed relievers to the roster).

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Nationals roster construction becomes a question after losses to Miami03 Jun 202600:22:54

The Nationals are trending in the wrong direction after their lefty relievers became an issue in back-to-back games. In the first, Richard Lovelady struggled to get the Nats through to the ninth. In the second, Mitchell Parker's blowup inning cost Washington a chance at a late comeback. We talk about the roster construction, Miles Mikolas's uptick and velocity and other details from back-to-back losses to the Marlins.

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Is it time to believe in the Nationals?01 Jun 202600:22:01

The Washington Nationals have won three consecutive series against the Atlanta Braves,
Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres. They just finished their best month in almost three years, posting a 16-12 record in May. Eric Shellhouse of Bat Boys Baseball and Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic unpack the weekend that was, highlighting Zack Littell's impressive turnaround and the base-stealing apparatus.

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Talking through the MLB payroll debate, impact on Nationals in DC29 May 202600:27:10

This week, the MLB player's association and owners sent their first round of proposals to one another. The District Territory crew talks through what each side actually wants, what is best for fans,
competitive balance and which details could actually have an impact on the Nats.

That, plus unpacking Keibert Ruiz's renaissance behind the plate, including details on their player plan meetings, his battle with self doubt and how he had looked like one of the best offensive catchers in baseball. Also, we preview the Padres-Nationals series as James Wood and CJ Abrams face their old organization and the Nationals turn to an opener before a starter again.

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Nationals Extend Win Streak to 4, Bats Erupt to Open Cleveland Series27 May 202600:26:49

The Nationals extended their winning streak to 4 with a 6-3 win
on Tuesday night, and opened their 3 game series in Cleveland
with an explosive 10-2 victory on Monday. Spencer Nusbaum and
Eric Shellhouse dissect what a 29-27 record means as the teams
enter the finals day of May. At 2nd place in the National League
East and 8.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves, the crew explores
whether or not the team could be buyers, or sellers, at the deadline.

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Nats take 2 of 3 in Atlanta, Irvin hits IL after 5 no-hit innings25 May 202600:26:50

After a heart-breaking loss on Friday night in Atlanta, the Nats
responded with a 2-0 win on Saturday, and a 2-1 victory on Sunday
to improve to 27-27. Eric Shellhouse and Spencer Nusbaum recap
a dramatic road series win, give an update on Jake Irvin’s injury, 
and preview the future with a farm report on Seaver King. The
Nationals will head to Cleveland to conclude their 6 game road
trip, and a 16 day consecutive stretch in which they’ve gone 8-5
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Nats split final 2 against Mets, go to ATL to meet Division Leaders22 May 202600:28:59

Following a Wednesday night 8-6 win and a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss on Thursday against the New York Mets, the Nats head to Atlanta to take on the NL East division leading Braves (35-16).

Eric Shellhouse and Kevin Frandsen recaps the past two games and provide analysis for key plays from the previous wins and losses against the Mets. The duo also discuss the latest transactions, and they look ahead to the Atlanta and Cleveland series, where the Nationals will conclude a 16 day stretch without off days.

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James Wood's Grand Slam Propels Nats past Mets, Crews returns to DC20 May 202600:44:08

The Nationals have split their first 2 games in a 4 game set against
the New York Mets, and Tuesday welcomed the season debut of
2023 1st round pick Dylan Crews. Kevin Frandsen and Eric Shell-
house recap the Nats latest transactions, and what they mean for
the future of the organization, as well as Monday’s extra innings
loss and Tuesday’s thrilling victory. With another Met making their
big league debut on Wednesday, the gang previews the rest of the
series against New York as the Nats push through a 16 game
stretch with zero off days.

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Did Bryce Harper just sink the Nats season?26 Jun 202600:39:01

The Washington Nationals became the first team in MLB history to
allow go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning of three consecutive
games in losses to the Philadelphia Phillies. The latest might have
been the most crushing, as Bryce Harper took Gus Varland deep as
a crowd chanted obscenities Harper’s way. The District Territory crew
talks about the bullpen, what went wrong, how we got here, how they
can fix it and who to trust.

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Should the Nats buy, sell or something in between?24 Jun 202600:27:54

The answer: It is even more complicated than you might imagine, as
the Washington Nationals first two games against the Philadelphia
Phillies revealed. They have an asset in Foster Griffin who they probably
can't make the postseason without. They have a bullpen that needs more
reinforcements than might be achievable at the deadline. We talk through
it all after a rollercoaster first two games against the Phillies.

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Abrams hits 3 Home Runs in Tampa, Nats Return Home to Host Philly22 Jun 202600:24:34

The Nationals return home from a 3 game series against the Rays with a 4-3 win on Saturday wedged between to losses, as their record falls to 40-38. CJ Abrams homered in each of the 3 games, as the trade deadline approaches and rumors begin to heat up. Eric Shellhouse and Spencer Nusbaum discuss Abrams, Brad Lord's dominance in his last 15 outings from the bullpen, and where Luis García Jr. fits into the plans for the Nats future.

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Nats hold Wild Card spot as they open up weekend series in Tampa Bay19 Jun 202600:23:25

The Washington Nationals begin a 3 game series against the Tampa Bay Rays
on Friday while holding onto a tie for the 3rd National League Wild Card Spot. 
The District Territory crew looks ahead to an important weekend series, discuss
what went wrong in Wednesday's series finale against Kansas City, and debate
which Nationals uniform is the best look out of their current rotation. Spencer
Nusbaum also shares his findings after spending 9 innings with 9 different
Nats fans over the course of Tuesday night's victory.

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How the Washington Nationals earned their best record since 201917 Jun 202600:26:17

The Washington Nationals have won four games in a row, prompting
a big picture check in on what's going right in the organization. James
Wood and CJ Abrams, of course, have carried the load. But you can
also look to players who weren't expect to carry the load this season
— guys like Nasim Nuñez, Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews — and see
just how much they have contributed to this stretch. We also discuss
what the bullpen could still stand to fix, and the state of the fan base
after Tuesday night’s game

 

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Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals are 1 game out. How?15 Jun 202600:23:36

The Washington Nationals took two of three from the Seattle Mariners,
bouncing back from a tough ending to the series against the San
Francisco Giants. Turns out, they'll be just fine.

We discuss their ability to bounce back from tough losses, how
sustainable this is, and what Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell have
done to right the ship.

 

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Historic meltdown leaves Nationals at an inflection point12 Jun 202600:27:59

The Washington Nationals just suffered one of the worst losses
in recent MLB regular-season history, landing on the wrong side
of a walk-off grand slam after blowing an eight-run lead in the 8th
to the San Francisco Giants. The District Territory crew debates
where the blame falls for this one; whether it is on the managerial
decisions, the pitchers or the roster construction. They also talk
about what it should mean for the future of the team, and how they
can move ahead after this one -- including some discussion about
the team's postseason hopes.

 

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Nats rally in game 1 vs Giants, series review with FP Santangelo09 Jun 202600:26:46

It's a crossover episode with Splash Hit Territory's FP Santangelo! FP and Franny discuss Monday's game with the San Francisco Giants and preview the rest of the series. The guys also explore how the Nats have succeeded on the road in 2026, thanks in part to their new regime's analytically driven mindset. Plus, how the Giants fans are showing tough love in 2026, and whether the offense has turned a corner.

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The Nationals are going to buy a little at the deadline25 Jul 202600:21:30

Prognosticators got a lot wrong about the Washington Nationals. The latest error:
The Nats no longer expect to be pure sellers at this year’s trade deadline. In a
twist that would have been improbable at the start of the season, the Nationals also
plan to acquire some big-league help, according to a person in the organization
who was granted anonymity in exchange for candor. Those additions may be light
in scope and could be outweighed by what the Nationals also sell — they still have
an eye on their long-term plan, after all — but the intent to make additions of any
kind is notable.

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Can the Nationals pitching depth sustain a playoff push?23 Jul 202600:22:57

The Nationals completed a series win against the Rockies on Wednesday to cap off a
4-2 road trip. Sitting just 1.5 games back of a Wild Card spot, The District Territory crew
discusses how the Nats starting pitching might perform in a playoff series. How might a
Luis Garcia Jr. trade impact Washington's lineup and clubhouse? Plus, Spencer breaks
down how the pitching staff has used analytics to call pitches from the dugout

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Is the Nationals offense built for the MLB postseason?21 Jul 202600:21:08

The Washington Nationals offense is... still cooking after the All-Star break,
cruising to a series win against the Athletics and a win over the Rockies in
Denver. The District Territory Crew talks about whether this offense could hold
up in October, what is driving it and who may or may not be part of the long
term plan. They also discuss the bullpen, which had its first scoreless showing
since late June thanks to a trio of unheralded arms.

 

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Hot takes, bold predictions, and previewing the Nationals 2nd half18 Jul 202600:31:10

As the Nationals open up the second half with a west coast road trip against the A's
and Rockies, the District Territory team sits down and discuss some large questions
as they'll head down the stretch. Does James Wood stay on a blazing pace and make
history with the most runs scored in a single season? Will Foster Griffin continue
his spectacular season and find himself in the rookie of the year conversation? Does
his season end in Washington, or will the Nats find themselves sellers come the dead-
line?

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What Harry Ford's promotion means for the Nationals16 Jul 202600:19:37

The Washington Nationals saw catcher Drew Millas hit the IL and will
recall top catching prospect Harry Ford from Triple-A Rochester. The
District Territory crew talks through what to expect from Ford, plus ruminates
on the All-Star Game, the deadline and Foster Griffin's All-Star showing.
We also wrap with a recap of the Nationals 2026 draft, including a breakdown
of their scouting process.

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Can the Nationals fix their bullpen?13 Jul 202600:20:55

The Washington Nationals led late in all three games against the Yankees, and saw their pitching staff blow that lead in all three games. We talk about whether the Nationals can (or should) fix it this season, plus more about the team’s draft selections including local product Chris Hacopian.

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Nationals Yankees preview, Reacting to your trade suggestions and more!10 Jul 202600:21:57

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The Washington Nationals prepare to open up a 3 game weekend set against
the New York Yankees before entering the All-Star break. Just 3 games back of
a wild card spot, The District Territory crew discusses the keys to beating New
York, the possibility of metal bats in the MLB Home Run Derby, and react to trade
targets submitted from listeners.

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Reacting to Mike Rizzo's comments on the Nationals evolution09 Jul 202600:28:33

The District Territory crew talks about the comments made by former GM
Mike Rizzo on Foul Territory in which he blamed ownership for some of their
past struggles adding and developing technology. That, plus a conversation
on how the Nationals have helped Luis Garcia Jr. turn into one of the best
hitters in MLB and how players like CJ Abrams and James Wood are embracing
a similar philosophy.

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James Wood and CJ Abrams can not be stopped07 Jul 202600:20:33

For all the encouraging aspects of this Washington Nationals season,
the foundation that has carried them this far has never been this clear:
James Wood and CJ Abrams delivered for the team in a comeback win
over the Houston Astros. We talk about their performances, as well as
what to think about a Foster Griffin trade return and Luis Garcia Jr.’s
hot stretch.

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How will the Nats handle pitching in the immediate and long term?03 Jul 202600:23:07

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The Washington Nationals are headed into an all-important nine-game home-
stand before the All-Star break and will need to find some way to pitch their
way through these games. That could be complicated if the suspensions for
Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas are upheld. We talk about the potential impact
of this next stretch on the pitching staff and the trade deadline, as well as
unpacking more from the scuffle with Willson Contreras in Boston.

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Nats snap losing 7 game losing streak, James Wood to IL, and Littell DFA'd06 Aug 202600:33:59

The District Territory breaks downs a variety of subjects following the Nationals 10-4
victory over Philadelphia, snapping a season high 7 game losing streak. How does James
Wood's departure influence Blake Butera's lineup? Which pitchers will get opportunities 
in the rotation following the DFA of RHP Zack Littell? Plus, an analysis of Washington's
new look bullpen.

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Everything to know about the Nationals trade deadline04 Aug 202600:27:55

The Washington Nationals were sellers at the this year's trade deadline, though
there was a bit more nuance to what they did on Monday as they kept around fran-
chise pillar CJ Abrams. We talk about the returns for Foster Griffin, Luis Garcia Jr.,
Curtis Mead and Christian Franklin, what this deadline says about the Nationals'
season, and what to know down the home stretch. Also, we chat about Blake Butera's
first career ejection.

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With trade deadline looming, will Friday be Foster Griffin's final Nats appearance?31 Jul 202600:19:31

After a heart breaking 5-4 loss Thursday night to open a critical 4 game set against the
Atlanta Braves, the Nationals will hand the ball to ace Foster Griffin Friday looking to
bounce back. Will this be his final appearance in a Washington uniform as the deadline
rapidly approaches? The District Territory crew previews the remainder of the Atlanta series
while a conundrum of possibilities surrounds the team as they sit just 2.5 games out of a Wild
Card spot.

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Mocking trade deadline possibilities for the Nationals30 Jul 202600:19:39

The trade deadline is less than a week away, and the Washington Nationals are expected
to make more moves after trading infielder Curtis Mead for lefty Connelley Early over the
weekend. As such, we wanted to field your fake offers, many of which, candidly, were impressive.

The Nationals are still figuring out what they’ll do. Here’s a mix of buy and sell options, including
deals with CJ Abrams, Luis Garcia Jr. and Foster Griffin, along with teams like the Boston Red Sox,
Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox.

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