District Chat

What was supposed to be an easy two-game series in Philly turned into the craziest series we've seen this season! Bobby breaks down all the madness from Max Scherzer's foreign substance checks to the back-and-forth affair in the finale. Hear Davey Martinez and Scherzer address Joe Girardi's gamesmanship and Josh Bell's grand slam that made him a National in Martinez's eyes. Then get a quick preview of a four-game set in Miami.

Phillies series

Game 1 (1:19)

Davey and Max on Joe Girardi (4:28)

Game 2 (7:15)

Schwarber homer (8:03)

Bell grand slam (8:56)

Davey on “boom game” and Bell a National (11:35)

Marlins preview (13:30)

What a monstrous weekend for the Nationals to win three of four against the Mets! Bobby takes you through an exciting weekend at Nats Park that included Kyle Schwarber's torrid pace and the return of Gerardo Parra and Baby Shark. Stay tuned for a quick preview of the Nats' upcoming two-game set in Philadelphia.

Mets series

Game 1 (0:50)

Gomes walk-off (2:41)

Game 2 (4:09)

Game 3 (5:49)

Schwarber’s 1st Saturday homer (6:51)

Schwarber’s 2nd Saturday homer (7:36)

Game 4 (8:36)

Schwarber’s 1st Sunday homer (6:51)

Schwarber’s 2nd Sunday homer (9:50)

Schwarber’s 3rd Sunday homer (11:00)

Parra on almost crying in at-bat (12:11)

Schwarber appreciating Nats fans (12:57)

Phillies preview (13:47)

The Nats are riding high after sweeping the Pirates! Bobby breaks down big wins over the Bucs and gets you ready for this weekend's huge series against the division-leading Mets. Hear Yan Gomes' grand slam, Davey Martinez on Patrick Corbin's strong start and Paolo Espino on his first career major league win!

Pirates series

Game 1 (0:53)

Schwarber homer (2:04)

Game 2 (3:09)

Gomes grand slam (3:39)

Davey on Corbin’s start (4:46)

Game 3 (6:02)

Paolo Espino on first major league win (7:19)

Gomes homer (8:42)

Bell homer (8:59)

Mets preview (10:46)

The Nationals are getting pitching gems from unsung heroes like Paolo Espino and Jefry Rodriguez. Bobby and Amy give credit where credit is due. Plus, hear from Espino on his first major league win (12:35) and Davey Martinez on the recent pitching performances (34:28)!

The Nationals had an eventful weekend as they returned home to face the Giants at a full capacity Nats Park. Bobby recaps the four games in three days, including Max Scherzer's injury, emergency pitching performances and Kyle Schwarber's bombs from the leadoff spot. Also, hear from Victor Robles and Davey Martinez after the baserunning blunder from Saturday night before getting ready for three games against the Pirates.

Giants series

Game 1 (0:58)

Max and Davey on Scherzer injury (1:51)

Game 2 (5:29)

Davey on Fedde (7:54)

Game 3 (9:30)

Robles and Davey on baserunning blunder (12:23)

Game 4 (15:17)

Schwarber 1st homer (16:51)

Schwarber 2nd homer (17:16)

Pirates preview (18:18)

The Nationals wrapped up a long road trip with two interleague games in Tampa Bay. Bobby recaps the two games against the Rays, with a home run from Juan Soto and two from Ryan Zimmerman, before looking at a weekend home series against another division leader in the Giants. Don't forget: Nats Park is opening at full capacity for the first time starting Thursday!

Rays series

Game 1 (0:48)

Game 2 (3:25)

Soto homer (3:47)

Zimmerman first homer (4:52)

Zimmerman second homer (5:11)

Giants preview (7:43)

Nationals relievers have been walking a tightrope recently, looking dominant at times and disastrous at others. Bobby and Amy discuss the bullpen’s balancing act and how it can improve. Plus, Davey Martinez talks about fixes for Tanner Rainey (18:54) and the increase in walks by the 'pen (33:59).

Bobby recaps what ended up being a wild weekend in Philadelphia. Get a full breakdown of everything from Max Scherzer's fantastic start on Friday to Austin Voth's injury and the netting collapsing on Sunday, while hearing from Alex Avila, Davey Martinez and more. Then get ready for a two-game set against the defending American League champion Rays before the Nats come home.

Phillies series

Game 1 (0:52)

Juan Sot homer (2:51)

Alex Avila on rundown play (4:38)

Davey on winningest Nats manager (6:39)

Game 2 (7:40)

Game 3 (9:55)

Davey on Voth injury (12:16)

Rays preview (14:06)

And we're back! After taking a break over Memorial Day Weekend, Bobby is back to recap a four-game split between the Nats and Braves. Check out home runs from Juan Soto, hear from Davey Martinez on Stephen Strasburg's injury and listen to Jon Lester discuss starting on short rest before getting ready for another division showdown in Philadelphia.

Braves series

Game 1 (1:13)

Josh Bell homer (2:05)

Game 2 (3:24)

Zim/Soto homers (4:53)

Davey on Strasburg injury (6:06)

Game 3 (7:25)

Soto homer (8:41)

Gomes homer (9:55)

Lester on short rest (11:23)

Game 4 (13:43)

Phillies preview (16:11)

Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with an opposite-field homer Tuesday night. Is that enough to break the slugger out of his slump? Bobby and Amy discuss the importance of Soto’s bat and Stephen Strasburg’s injury. Plus, hear from Davey Martinez on Strasburg's injury (9:38) and Soto on hitting his home run (33:39).