The Washington Nationals proved once again that they are never out of a baseball game.

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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 snapped their four-game losing streak with a dramatic 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles, and Foster Griffin was once again outstanding. We break down Griffin's seven dominant innings, Luis Garcia Jr.'s monster four-hit performance, Daylen Lile's clutch game-winning RBI in the 10th, and Justin Lawrence's nerve-racking save in his Nationals debut.

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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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The Nationals suffered one of the most devastating losses in franchise history, blowing a 9-1 lead in San Francisco and losing 11-10 on a walk-off grand slam. Today, we break down what happened, why this loss matters, what it says about the bullpen, and whether Paul Toboni and Blake Butera need to make roster changes immediately.

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The Washington Nationals pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the 2026 season, rallying from a 3-1 deficit in the ninth inning to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park.

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