Nationals Talk

MLB has extended the date that Baseball could return to action into Mid-May. Tim, Chase, & Todd react to the lastest news regarding the 2020 season, and an explanation of what led to the Nats releasing reliever Hunter Strickland.

Finally, hear a snippet from our Game 2 postgame podcast (14:19) following the Nats 4-2 at Dodgers Stadium on October 4, 2019. Stephen Strasburg tossed a gem & Max Scherzer had a dramatic appearance out of the bullpen.

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MLB has canceled Spring Training and pushed back the start of the season by at least 2 weeks in light of the coronavirus. Todd, Chase, & Tim react to the decision, discuss any scenario in which these games are made up, and more in this fluid situation.

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Max Scherzer missed a start this week and Nationals Talk lets you know what the latest is with the 3-time Cy Young winner. Then, MLB is now being confronted with decisions regarding coronavirus and what effect it has on the Nats and Washington D.C. this month.

Todd sits down with Adam Eaton (13:05) & Tim has a gesture to the fans regarding the controversial trade that brought Eaton to town in 2016.

They continue their preview of NL East rivals as Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan in Atlanta (26:53) says what the latest is at 3B for the Braves, will Felix Hernandez make the team, and will ATL 3-peat in the division and Chase weighs in on the latest trajectory of the Acuna/Soto "rivalry."

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Tim, Todd, & Chase start with an update on Adam Eaton's hamstring & who has the inside track on the 5th starter role. Then Todd sits down with Patrick Corbin (12:15), one of the heroes from Game 7 in Houston.

The guys debate where he fits in terms of October MVP's before Todd's chat with former Nats GM Jim Bowden (26:55), who has a strong take on the Astros & lays out why he feels the playoffs should expand.

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Carter Kieboom continues to fight for the third base job and we let you know where things stand there before playing Todd's sit-down with the top prospect (11:30). Tim, Chase, & Todd also assess where things stand with 19 year old infielder Luis Garcia, who has had a strong spring.

Finally, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins the podcast to give a preview of the Philles (26:40) as Bryce Harper enters season #2 in Citizens Bank Park. What is their 3rd base situation after not landing any of the top free agents this past offseason?

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Max Scherzer has now added World Series Champ an already Cooperstown bound resume and sits down with Todd to discuss what exactly was the situation with his back injury last season, possibility of one more contract, and his very strong thoughts on the proposed new playoff format.

Todd, Chase, & Tim evaluate if Max is still the Ace in a world where Stephen Strasbug is the reigning World Series MVP and if he is still on the short list of guys who can win the Cy Young. Plus, a look at his best moments from past October.

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Todd sits down with new Nats first baseman Eric Thames, who has had a very unusual career that includes a 3-year stint in South Korea, and a rather interesting TV cameo over there. Where does he fit in the lineup while competing for at bats with Ryan Zimmerman and Howie Kendrick?

Thames was also on the field during Juan Soto's hit against Milwaukee last October, so the guys take the opportunity to do a deep dive on that magical 8th inning against Josh Hader (21:20).

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The Nats & Astros Grapefruit League opener didn't have as many fireworks as anticipated and Todd gives Chase & Tim his first-hand account from the action down in West Palm. Then we give you Todd's conversation with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian for his take on how the Houston scandal has been handled and life for Washington post Anthony Rendon.

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The World Series winning Manager & General Manager sat down with Todd in West Palm for wide ranging interview that touches on many of your favorite moments from October 2019 and you get a feel for how close Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo's working relationship has become. Chase & Tim then look back at their favorite in-game moves by Martinez during the postseason. At the very end, they touch upon LeBron James weighing in on the Astros and Rob Manfred.

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As Spring Training has begun, the sport is only focused on the Astros sign stealing scandal. Todd, Chase, & Tim look at the recent bombshell comments by angry players and Commissioner Rob Manfred's response (Including Carlos Correa/ Kurt Suzuki spat).

They then project who the 26 men will be that are on the Opening Day roster next month, including the crowded field vying for the final bullpen slots.

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