DoDCast on the Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals will look to put last postseason’s demons behind them as they head to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs. Things have hardly been plain sailing on the north side, but they still lead the NL Central.

Joining Blake Finey on the DoDCast to look ahead to the series is Climbing The Ivy host and Cubbies Crib contributor, Alex Patt. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss the following:
- The Nationals disappointing split with the Atlanta Braves
- The incident between Juan Soto and Greg Gibson on Wednesday
- What has changed for the Cubs since last year’s NLDS?
- Who should be watching out for in Chicago?
- Previewing and predicting each pitching matchup individually

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In their series against the Cincinnati Reds, the Washington Nationals got the job done with a 3-1 series win. They'll likely need the same against the division rival Atlanta Braves this week.

To help preview the series, host Blake Finney is joined by contributor Ross Shinberg on the DoDCast. On this edition of the DoDCast, they look at the following:
- The impressive series victory over the Reds
- Was the acquisition of Greg Holland a shrewd one?
- Can the Nats rotation keep up its recent success
- Which Braves should we watch out for
- Preview and predict each pitching matchup of the series

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After disposing of the New York Mets, the Washington Nationals face a tricky set against the Cincinnati Reds. Former Nationals skipper, Jim Riggleman, has made them a tough to beat outfit of late. Don't expect an easy series.

Joining Blake Finney on the podcast to look ahead to the series is Site Expert from Blog Red Machine, Drew Koch. They discuss the following topics on the podcast:
- Tommy Milone outdueling Noah Syndergaard for the sweep
- The 25 run outburst on Tuesday
- The Nats trade deadline activity
- Which Reds to keep an eye on at Nats Park
- Preview and predict each pitching matchup

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Obviously, most of the attention on Tuesday will be the MLB Trade Deadline, but the Washington Nationals do have a game too. They kick off the series against the New York Mets three hours after the deadline.

Joining Blake Finney on this edition of the DoDCast are Byron Kerr from MASN Sports, and Tim Ryder from MetsMerized. On this episode, they talk about the following:
- The disappointing series against the Miami Marlins
- Where does that leave the team heading to the deadline?
- Which players could move at the deadline?
- Players to watch in the Mets series
- Preview and predict each pitching matchup

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The Washington Nationals season is teetering on the edge, and it's sink or swim time facing the Miami Marlins. A sweep almost feels necessary in this series.

Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast is former District on Deck Site Expert, and current Call to the Pen contributor, Drew Douglas. On this episode, they look ahead to:
- The hit-or-miss series facing the Milwaukee Brewers
- Should we buy into the new Tanner Roark?
- Which players should we watch out for in Miami
- Preview and predict each matchup
- Discuss the Nationals plans at the trade deadline

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A split with the Atlanta Braves keeps the Washington Nationals season alive, for now. The offense has come out impressively to start the second half, and we'll see if they can continue it against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast is District on Deck contributor, and current Milwaukee resident, Brian Foley. On this episode of the podcast, they look at the following:
- The offensive improvements against the Braves
- A look at the incident between Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg
- What challenges do the Brewers pose
- Pick out players to watch out for
- Predict each matchup individually in the series

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The All-Star festivities are over for the Washington Nationals. Bryce Harper has put his Home Run Derby trophy on the mantlepiece. It's time to get back down to business again in the regular season.

Joining Blake Finney for a special mid-season review on the DoDCast this week is Washington Post Nats beat writer, Chelsea Janes. On this episode of the podcast, they discuss the following:
- Bryce Harper's HR Derby heroics
- Max Scherzer's All-Star start
- The main reason for their .500 record
- Most surprising players so far
- The Nats strategy at the trade deadline
- Look ahead to an important series with the Atlanta Braves

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The Washington Nationals have begun to flounder as the summer months roll on. Maybe the cure is a series against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park to get back on track.

Joining Blake Finney on the podcast to look ahead to the series, from SiriusXM, is Marlins reporter Craig Mish. On this episode they discuss:
- The Nationals woeful series against the Boston Red Sox
- The Marlins development season
- Any trade targets for the Nats in July?
- Which youngsters to look out for in the upcoming series?
- Preview and predict each matchup

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It was a rough series for the Washington Nationals against the Philadelphia Phillies. Things don't get easier as the Boston Red Sox are in D.C. for the 4th July series this year.

Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast to look ahead to it is Jake Devereaux from Over the Monster and The Red Seat podcast. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss:
- What went right and wrong for the Nationals in Philly
- Could J.D. Martinez or Mookie Betts make an MVP bid?
- Will Max Scherzer help save the day?
- Preview/predict each matchup individually
- Answer listener questions

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The Washington Nationals appear to have some serious questions to answer this season. Once again, they have the Philadelphia Phillies in a weekend series, and it's a chance to answer the bell.

Joining Blake Finney on this edition of the DoDCast is District on Deck contributor, Monty Taylor. On this episode they talk about:
- The Nationals complete lack of offense in Florida
- The Sergio Romo incident
- Another decisive series against the Phillies
- Which players to watch out for
- Preview each matchup individually

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