Wanted to provide clarity re: MASN contract. The Nationals’ contract with MASN expires at the end of February, both the Nats/O’s confirm to @chelseajanes.bsky.social and me. None of this is to say the Nats won’t opt to go in a different direction with their TV rights. But still with MASN.

This week was Paul Toboni's 1st Winter Meetings as the #Nats Pres of Baseball Operations: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Our reaction to Blake Butera's introductory press conference as the Nats new manager: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

New episode of @natschatpodcast.bsky.social with full reaction and analysis of the surprise Blake Butera hiring. www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Our immediate reaction to the reported hiring of Blake Butera as the next #Nats Manager: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The Nationals are working on a deal to name Blake Butera their next manager, source confirms. 33-year-old was Rays' senior director of player development after 4 seasons managing A-ball for them. Would be MLB's youngest manager since 1972. (ESPN's Jeff Passan was first to report.)

Initial story on the Nationals' plan to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera, who never played or coached above low-A ball but held a prominent role overseeing the Rays' lauded farm system, as MLB's youngest manager since 1972. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...

Tonight!

Paul Toboni was introduced as the new man in charge on Wednesday morning at #Nationals Park: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 162 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * A thorough breakdown of the breakdown this season, and a look ahead to the big changes now coming www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

@natschatpodcast.bsky.social As a Nats fan from the UK, I just wanted to say thankyou for your excellent coverage over the last season. You accompanied me on my morning walks after every game - including this morning. Hopefully next season will be better. As Yazz said "The Only Way Is Up" #GoNats

The #Nats' last place season ended on Sunday afternoon w/ an 8-0 loss to finish 66-96. A look at all that went wrong in 2025, before turning the page to what's next for the franchise: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 161 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * In appreciation of Bob Carpenter * Daylen Lile’s ROY candidacy * Jake Irvin’s standing heading into 2026 www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Daylen Lile, Jacob Young, & James Wood all homered in Saturday's 6-5 #Nats victory over the White Sox. We begin w/ a recap of "See You Later" Day honoring the retiring @scorebook_bob: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 160 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * García’s career night * Lile’s September to remember * Cavalli’s first MLB season * Ferrer’s late slump www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The #Nats hit 6 homers on Friday night, but also committed 4 errors in Friday's wacky 10-9 loss to the visiting White Sox. Luis Garcia Jr. had a career night in defeat as he went deep 3 times to stun the home crowd: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 159 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Thoughts on the Toboni hire and what’s next * Wood finally back on track * Alvarez makes his case for 2026 www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

James Wood homered twice in the win over Atlanta, but that was secondary on Wednesday. We react to the reports that Paul Toboni will be the #Nats new Head of Baseball Ops: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Paul Toboni, 35, was one of several senior VPs/asst. GMs for the Red Sox. Over a decade in Boston, rose from intern to area scout to asst. director to VP of amateur scouting/player development to asst GM. Played at Cal-Berkeley, got MBA from Notre Dame.

The Nationals are planning to name Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as their new head of baseball operations, source confirms. Details still being finalized, nothing official. Remains to be seen if he's POBO or GM, and what it means for Mike DeBartolo. (Jeff Passan of ESPN had it first)

James Wood hit a Solo HR on Tuesday, just the 4th one he's hit since the All-Star Break and his 28th of the season: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

A struggling MacKenzie Gore was pulled in the top of the 3rd in Atlanta and the #Nats pitching staff combined to issue 9 walks in the 11-5 loss: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 156 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Lile's injury scare * Nuñez's surprise homer * Young's defensive wizardry * Parker's unexpected save www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Nasim Nuñez homered for the 3rd time this month and Mitchell Parker earned the save in his 1st career relief appearance: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 155 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Lile’s 11th inning heroics * Cavalli’s most impressive start? * Ferrer’s 43-pitch blown save * Ownership’s decision process www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

We begin w/ Daylen Lile's thrilling 11th inning Inside-the-Park-HR to give the #Nats a 5-3 win over the #Mets. We close w/ reaction to the expansive story from @washingtonpost.com on the #Nationals ownership situation: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 154 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Sloppy defense under the bright lights * Lile’s remarkable rate of triples * Alvarez stays in rotation, Parker to pen * Will we see Gray next weekend? www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The #Nats lost their 5th straight, but Daylen Lile tripled for the 7th time in September. Lile's 11th triple of the year ties Denard Span's #Nationals record: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 153 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Kids are gassed, but is that an excuse? * The decision to send Lord back for the 6th * Final AAA update from @joshwhetzel.bsky.social www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The #Nats & Brad Lord led 3-0 entering the 6th, but Atlanta then quickly snatched away the lead for good to take all four games this week: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

wut @natschatpodcast.bsky.social

Daylen Lile tripled for the 10th this season... and that is the only positive thing to say about the offense on Tuesday: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Mitchell Parker & the #Nats were trounced by 11-3 by the visiting #Braves on Monday night: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Daylen Lile continues to impress as he reached base 4 times and had the game winning RBI double in the bottom of the 8th: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Andrew Alvarez tossed 6 shutout innings, but the bullpen couldn't get it done as the #Pirates scored 4 in the top of the 8th: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

It was an eventful evening for James Wood as he doubled twice, struck out twice (to set a franchise mark w/ 200Ks), and made a game saving throw to the plate in the 9th: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

MacKenzie Gore came off the IL and allowed a pair of runs in 5 IP. The #Nats offense however was shutout for 12th time this season in the 5-0 defeat in Miami: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Jake Irvin & the #Nats were up 3-0 entering the bottom of the 6th, but everything went the #Marlins way from there in the 8-3 loss. We open the show w/ the news that MacKenzie Gore will return to the mound on Thursday: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Josh Bell & Daylen Lile each continued their hot Septembers by homering in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the #Marlins: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 143 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Crews’ long-awaited big night * Where does García fit into 2026 plans? * Cavalli’s consistency * Concerning turn in Ruiz rehab www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Al cracked me up with his comments about the Nats not yet being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Like Al said in an earlier episode, this is like being the nicest guy in prison.

The #Nats hit 4 homers in Monday's 15-7 win. Luis Garcia Jr. began w/ a mammoth shot and Josh Bell went deep twice late in the affair. In between, Dylan Crews hit his 1st HR since May 20th: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

This time the #Nats came through in the 9th and it was highlighted by Josh Bell's pinch-hit 3 run HR that was followed by a chorus of boos from the home crowd. The #Nationals have opened September w/ a 5-1 mark: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

For ferrers future closer entrance it should be saxophone based

Game 141 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Cairo’s effective bullpen management * Lord’s bounceback start * Remembering Davey Johnson www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Brad Lord ended his string of poor outings & the red hot Daylen Lile homered in the #Nats 2-1 win over the #Cubs. We conclude conclude the show w/ the passing of former Manager Davey Johnson: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Davey Johnson brought instant credibility to the Nationals clubhouse at a time of unexpected chaos, then guided them to their first postseason appearance. That 2012 club lost in heartbreaking fashion, but Davey helped set the foundation for the success that followed. RIP at 82.

Jake Irvin gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the 1st on Friday and his season long ERA in that inning is an abysmal 11.17. Why don't the #Nats ever use an Opener for him? www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Another day, another Jake Irvin first inning meltdown. At least I have @natschatpodcast.bsky.social to console me tomorrow @markzuckerman.bsky.social