The Raschcast

This weeks topics: Max Scherzer was great, as usual. We discuss his greatness. Plus, we talk about who were the biggest snubs from this years All-Star game. And, with 2 games this weekend in London, we hypothesize where the MLB will go next?

This week’s topics: ESPN’s Jeff Passan joins us for an extended discussion on baseball, labor relations, and the fan experience. Plus, we talk about the Nats doing just enough to keep things interesting for the rest of the season.

This weeks topics: A critical week for the Nationals as the Phillies and Braves come to town, with the Nationals needing a better performance from Patrick Corbin going forward. Plus, the causes and aesthetics of dingerball, and the return of the soft-tossers.

This week topics: The Nats actually played... well for a week? 20 year old Juan Soto is playing like a teenager again! With the offense finally clicking, it's time to ask: where would this team be without its bullpen weighing it down? Plus, with the Nats signing bullpen reinforcements in Venters and Rodney, it's time to talk about Craig Kimbrel again.

This weeks topics: The Nats got swept by the Mets! The Mets! But Davey still has a job! Why? We talk about that, and ask whether the core of this team is beyond repair. Plus, we check in with the Braves before the Nats see them for the first time.

This week's topics: the Nats win a couple games this week but still had some horrific moments, and two months in that kind of uneven play might just be who they are. Plus, we talk about Stephen Strasburg's opt out and the Yankees' success through injury.

This week's topics: with the Nats on a 98-loss pace, Davey Martinez's firing seems inevitable. Who should take over when he goes? And what was the right way to handle Victor Robles going full Nook Logan? Plus, we talk about the Twins, Jacob's new favorite team.

This weeks topics: the Nats may have pulled out a thrilling win last night, but with injuries mounting, they're still in trouble. After firing the pitching coach, could the manager and GM be next? Plus, is CC Sabathia a Hall of Famer? And: Jake and Jon's Pet Players.

Today’s topics: the Nats fail to take advantage of a soft schedule and an underperforming division as they fall to 3 games under .500. Plus, we talk about Carter Kieboom’s debut.

This week’s topics: the Nats muddle through a 3-3 week against some bad teams, and Davey Martinez put his managerial flaws on full display. Plus, we talk about Juan Soto’s approach and the struggles of bullpens around baseball.