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Should the Washington Nationals buy or sell at the MLB trade deadline? What if the answer is both?

In today's episode of the Nats MinuteCast, we break down why the next 10 games could completely reshape the Nationals' season and determine Paul Toboni's approach before the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline.

We discuss whether the Nationals should add bullpen help while remaining committed to their long-term rebuild, plus the difficult decisions surrounding Foster Griffin, Luis García Jr., and CJ Abrams. We also explain why these upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies could determine whether Washington becomes a playoff buyer or a deadline seller.

If you're looking for the latest Washington Nationals news, trade rumors, MLB trade deadline analysis, playoff race updates, and expert Nationals discussion, this episode has you covered.

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The second half of the Washington Nationals season is officially here, and everything is changing.

On this episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the biggest Nationals news before the playoff push begins.

The future has arrived as Harry Ford makes his MLB debut after the Nationals call up their top catching prospect. What does Ford's arrival mean for Keibert Ruiz, and how will Blake Butera manage two talented catchers moving forward?

Plus, the Nationals officially move on from Robert Hassell III, trading the former top prospect from the Juan Soto blockbuster deal. What went wrong, and what does the move say about Washington's evolving roster?

Then we look ahead to the second half rotation, including Cade Cavalli, Zack Littell and Foster Griffin taking the mound as the Nationals begin the next chapter of their surprising 2026 season.

The rebuild is over.

The expectations have changed.

The Nationals are playing meaningful baseball, and the second half starts now.

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The Washington Nationals have one of the most explosive offenses in baseball, yet they're heading into the All-Star break below .500. How is that even possible?

In today's episode of the Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the historic bullpen collapse threatening to derail the Nationals' postseason hopes, why James Wood has emerged as a legitimate National League MVP candidate, and the massive trade deadline decisions facing the front office.

Can Washington save its season before the MLB Trade Deadline? Or is another opportunity slipping away?

Why the Nationals bullpen is making history—for all the wrong reasons

James Wood's incredible MVP-caliber season

CJ Abrams and the young core leading the offense

Foster Griffin's remarkable All-Star journey

Should the Nationals buy, sell, or extend Griffin?

The front office's biggest decision of the season

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The Washington Nationals are red hot!

The Nats defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 to win another series, and once again the story was the combination of elite offense and dominant starting pitching.

Foster Griffin was sensational:

At this point, Foster Griffin isn't just pitching like an All-Star… he's pitching like an ACE.

Meanwhile, the Nationals offense continues to make history.

Luis García Jr. hit his 20th home run of the season.

The Nationals now have THREE players with at least 20 home runs and 60 RBIs before the All-Star break, something almost nobody predicted entering 2026.

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The Nationals are firmly in the playoff race and the front office has some massive decisions to make over the next few weeks.

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The Washington Nationals let a winnable game slip away in a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros, and manager Blake Butera didn't hold back afterward.

In this episode of the Nats Minutecast, we break down Butera's pointed comments about Andrew Alvarez "pitching scared" after issuing five walks and a hit batter, why Riley Cornelio's high-leverage performance may have been a turning point for the young reliever, and how Dylan Crews came within one swing of becoming the hero against Josh Hader.

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• James Wood keeps making history with another leadoff home run.

• Why free passes continue to haunt the Nationals' young pitching staff.

• The significance of Cornelio attacking the strike zone.

• The learning moment for Dylan Crews in a bases-loaded showdown with one of baseball's best closers.

• Why Wednesday's rubber game behind Foster Griffin suddenly feels much bigger.

Can the Nationals bounce back and salvage the series, or is this another missed opportunity that will haunt them in the playoff race?

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Cade Cavalli turned in the best start of his MLB career, striking out 13 Red Sox hitters over seven dominant innings as the Washington Nationals rolled to an 8-1 win over Boston at Fenway Park. But the story didn't end there. A fourth-inning confrontation with Willson Contreras led to a benches-clearing brawl that had everyone talking.

In this episode of Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down Cavalli's electric outing, why his performance is far bigger than the controversy, and what it means for the Nationals moving forward.

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The Washington Nationals had another golden opportunity slip away, and once again the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.

In this episode of the Nats Minutecast, we break down the Nationals' devastating sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies, another late-game collapse, Bryce Harper's game-winning home run and his reaction to the Nationals Park crowd, and why the bullpen has officially become the biggest obstacle between Washington and a legitimate Wild Card run.

We also discuss whether President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni can afford to wait until the MLB Trade Deadline to upgrade the bullpen, why the offense and starting rotation deserve better, and what comes next as the Nationals head out on a critical road trip.

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The Washington Nationals opened a pivotal homestand with a statement victory, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 behind another outstanding performance from Foster Griffin. Griffin tossed 7.1 innings, allowed just one run, struck out nine, and continued his breakout season as the Nationals pulled within striking distance of a National League Wild Card spot.

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The Washington Nationals are quietly building one of the most intriguing runs in baseball — stacking road series wins, getting elite-level production from CJ Abrams, and navigating the growing pains of Dylan Crews while still finding ways to win.

In this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down a gritty 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and what it reveals about the Nationals’ evolving identity under Blake Butera.

This isn’t just a hot stretch — it’s a team starting to develop identity. The Nationals are winning in multiple ways: bullpen resilience, timely power, and improving defensive consistency.

The question now isn’t whether they can compete in individual games…

It’s whether this version of the Nationals is sustainable over a full season.

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The Washington Nationals are tied for a National League Wild Card spot, and suddenly the conversation has changed.

Instead of asking who the Nationals will sell at the trade deadline, we're debating whether Paul Toboni could actually become a buyer.

In this episode, we break down the Jacob Young trade rumors, why CJ Abrams should remain a National, and the surprising names being linked to Washington ahead of the August 3rd trade deadline.

Plus, are the Nationals ahead of schedule in their rebuild?

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