The Raschcast

This weeks topics: After a 3-3 week, we reassess, once again, the Nationals playoff standing and look at the potential Wild Card foes coming from the NL Central. We also discuss the potential Wild Card Game bullpen and starter.

This weeks topics: After a poor 2-5 week, we reassess where the Nationals stand heading into the last 20 games of the season. Then, we talk about the Nationals second base situation. And, we look at the Diamondbacks and their recent hot stretch.

This weeks topics - We talk about the return of Ryan Zimmerman and what that could mean going forward. As well, we look at the MVP and Cy Young races and where Nats players fit in to all of it.

This weeks topics: We sit down with WTOP's Noah Frank to assess Davey Martinez's managing as the Nats continue to win. As well, we talk about the rise of home runs in 2019 and how much it is a problem.

This week's topics: the Nats go 5-1 on a homestand against the Reds and Brewers, but the one loss is costly; Sean Doolittle blows another lead, forcing the Nats to send him to the IL after a month-long bout with ineffectiveness. Plus, we discuss Anthony Rendon's free agency and Stephen Strasburg's opt-out.

This weeks topics: We debate the merits of the rise of position players pitching. Plus, the new rules regarding August trades. And, we release the new name of this podcast!

This weeks topics: The trade deadline has come and gone - how did the Nationals do? Plus, we look at some of the other trades from a wild 24 hours. And, with the Nats losing 2 of 3 to the Braves, do they still have a shot at the division?

This weeks topics: The Nats have a lackluster week, going 3-3 against the Braves and the O's. We talk about what another injury to Ryan Zimmerman might mean, and Davey Martinez's continual mismanagement of the bullpen. As well, we discuss baseball's most intriguing team heading into the trade deadline, the San Fransisco Giants, and what they should do.

This weeks topics: The Nats open up their most important stretch of the season going 2-1 against the division rival Phillies. How does this impact them going forward? Plus, we break down the Nats options at the trade deadline.

This weeks topics: We recap the first half of the Nats season. What went well, what didn't, and what to look forward to in the second half. Plus, we talk about our biggest surprises from the first half of the season.