What would it take for the Nats to acquire Aroldis Chapman and how does that affect Jonathan Papelbon? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to explain what would happen if Chapman came to the Capitol, what Michael Taylor needs to adjust in order to be more successful at the Major League level and whether or not Daniel Murphy can earn an All-Star nod.

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Jonathan Papelbon is headed to the disabled list with an intercostal strain. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss how Washington will adjust without their closer, breakdown Max Scherzer's brilliant performance against the Cubs and how Bryce Harper's adjusting to the Barry Bonds' treatment.

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After getting a tease of prized prospect Trea Turner this past week, the Nationals sent him back to the Minors to get a chance to play every day. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss when we might see Turner back with the big club. They also talk about Washington's success this season, even though their offense isn't clicking, and what they possibly have planned for the upcoming 2016 MLB Draft.

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Daniel Murphy is clicking on all cylinders for the Nationals. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson put the second baseman's numbers on center stage, discuss when Bryce Harper is expected to return to the lineup and talk about how Joe Ross is holding his own in the rotation.

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Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Max Scherzer to find out why this season's been such a success so far, how he prepares to make a difference at the plate and how the University of Missouri made a difference in his baseball career.

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MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson examine Espinosa's recent struggles, reflect on the electric series with the Mets, and how Bryce Harper's handling his business at the plate with a smaller pitch selection.

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How has Nationals reliever Sammy Solis adjusted to life in the bullpen? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the left-hander to find out how he's doing in the backend of the rotation and what's been the best lesson he's learned so far this season?

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Gio Gonzalez is becoming the starting pitcher the Nationals know him to be. The left-hander chats with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to explain how he's improved his physical and mental game this season, how Jonathan Papelbon's been an influential voice in his game, and how he'll continue to produce quality outings for the Nats.

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The Nationals aren't taking the series against the Mets lightly. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to preview the ongoing series, how Jayson Werth and Anthony Rendon are trying to get out of their slumps and whether or not Bryce Harper should steal more bases after walking to get on.

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Mad Max did it again. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson reflect on his historic 20-strikeout night, explain why the Nationals are investing in Stephen Strasburg and his elbow, and Bryce Harper's temper and suspension.

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