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

*Nasim Nunez hit 2 homers (!?!?) *Brady House got the start at 3B and homered *Jorge Alfaro RBI double *The bullpen yet again didn't allow an earned run Hear us recap the #Nats sweep of the #Marlins: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Cade Cavalli had a good outing, James Wood went deep, and the bullpen didn't allow a run in 4 innings of work. Our episode following the #Nats 5-2 win over Miami on Tuesday night: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Did Andrew Alvarez have the best MLB Debut for a #Nats starting pitcher since Stephen Strasburg? Our recap of the 2-0 win over Miami to end the 8-game losing streak: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Andrew Alvarez: "The Stopper" Losing streak ends at 8 #Nats #Nationals

An awful #Nats August fittingly ended w/ a sweep by the #Rays for their 8th straight loss: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Andrew Alvarez and C.J. Stubbs are making their MLB debuts together today. It’s only the second time in Nats history for a pitcher-catcher combo. The other: Shairon Martis and Luke Montz on Sept. 4, 2008.

An awful #Nats August fittingly ended w/ a sweep by the #Rays for their 8th straight loss: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Prior to the #Nats 7th straight loss on Saturday, MacKenzie Gore was placed on the 15-Day IL due to left shoulder inflammation: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Happy birthday @nats86.bsky.social !

CJ Abrams had 3 hits, Dylan Crews gathered 3 hits, and James Wood drew 3 walks. However, the #Nats could only muster 1 run on Friday night: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Cade Cavalli was clobbered on Wednesday in NY and was pulled in the 3rd . Shinnosuke Ogasawara not only relieved him, but also had an At bat due to Drew Millas exiting w/ a fractured finger: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The #Nats dropped their 4th straight on Tuesday night as there were more instances of bad base running in the 5-1 loss in New York: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

2026 #Nats schedule **Opening Day could be frigid at Wrigley on 03/28 **Home Opening Day vs. LAD on Fri. 04/03 **O's in D.C. May 15th **1st West Coast trip comes early June **July 26-31st @ Camden Yards/Fenway **July 4th vs. PIT **NYY here 07/10 **In Sacramento July 17th

Game 130 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Wood’s growing strikeout problem * Irvin’s rock bottom moment? * Has the bullpen actually become a strength? www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The #Yankees gave a rude welcoming to Brad Lord as he allowed 6 ERs in Monday night's 10-5 #Nats loss. We open the show w/ a big picture convo on Jacob Young after he was picked off, but also quite surprisingly hit a Grand Slam: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

James Wood struck out 3 more times in Sunday's 3-2 loss in Philadelphia and his season's total is up to 174, by far the most in MLB: www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Game 129 on @natschatpodcast.bsky.social * Wood’s concerning K rate * García to 1B? * Why Parker remains in rotation www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...