Nats Chat Podcast
@Nats_Chat
Postgame podcasts the morning after every Nats game. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi. Link to MERCH & Donate: http://natschatpodcast.com @BlueWirePods
The #Nats were shutout for the 2nd straight game and 9th time this season in Friday night's 1-0 loss in Minnesota. @MarkZuckerman (From Target Field) & @AlGaldi close w/ an update on Dylan Crews: natschatpodcast.com/episode-posts/…
Jarlin Susana struck out EIGHT batters over 3.0 innings in today’s rehab start for the Wilmington Blue Rocks 🔥 #Nationals
After roughly 1 month in the Big Leagues, House’s OPS sits at .669 #Nats #Nationals
Nats LHP Parker at Twins RHP Ryan (7:10/MASN2)
Mark/Al as impatient Nats bats fail to score Closer Looks *Players/coaches & anticipation of season's end *Gore's analysis of his recent issues *On-staff closer candidates if Finn is dealt *Crews' recovery path *The 2025 draft-signing process Smile: The fireman & the flamethrower
Game 103 on @Nats_Chat * The all-or-nothing offense strikes again * Gore’s command issues * Why isn’t Crews playing in games yet? * How they wound up exceededing their draft bonus pool natschatpodcast.com/episode-posts/…
Final: Twins 1, Nats 0. Shut out for the second straight game, they totaled 3 hits and 1 walk. MacKenzie Gore issued 6 walks but allowed only 1 run in 5 innings. Bullpen posted 3 zeros.
Happy Friday #Nats fans: Next person to buy a podcast t-shirt will also get a signed Sean Doolittle card, generously donated by @Nats_Fins_Fan: natschatpodcast.square.site
Al/Tim after Nats bats flail at Lodolo's offerings Closer Looks: *Nats feast-or-famine offense *The incredible Mr. Young *Soroka's probable Nats finale *Rutledge's spiraling season Trade talk: Four gone, possibly? Smile: "The ball was just close enough to reach over and grab it."
Nick Lodolo became the 3rd pitcher this season to throw a complete game shutout this vs. the #Nats in Wednesday's 5-0 loss. @AlGaldi & @tshovers also look at the potential trade market for Michael Soroka ahead of next week's deadline: natschatpodcast.com/episode-posts/…
1st game of the day across MLB for GMs to tune into as Soroka takes the mound #Nats #Nationals
Nats lineup as they go for the sweep against the Reds. RHP Michael Soroka vs. LHP Nick Lodolo.
Mark/Al after Nats resoundingly win series Closer looks: *Offense "adapts" beautifully, esp. Bell, CJ, Young & Adams *Defense is superb, esp. Adams *Pitching rules, with efficient Brad Lord & "perfect" Konnor Pilkington Alert: Nats at NOON today!! Smile: A sweep would be sweeeet
Holliday signs for a bit more than Willits
No. 4 overall pick Ethan Holliday signs w/@Rockies for $9 million (slot value = $8,770,900), record @MLBDraft bonus for HS player, tied for fourth-highest bonus ever. Oklahoma prep SS, most usable power in this Draft class, @MLBPipeline's top-rated prospect. Oklahoma St recruit.
Josh Bell continued his July surge w/ his 13th homer of the season in the #Nats 6-1 victory over the #Reds Hear what @AlGaldi & @MarkZuckerman had to say about the lefty Konnor Pilkington in his impressive #Nationals debut in relief: natschatpodcast.com/episode-posts/…
Pilkington gets the win shortly after getting called up from @RocRedWings
Final: Nats 6, Reds 1. The lineup wore down Chase Burns and scored 6 runs off him. The pitching staff cobbled together 9 strong innings from Brad Lord, Konnor Pilkington, Luis García, Andrew Chafin and Andry Lara to clinch the series with a matinee still to come tomorrow.
Mark/Al as Nats win slugfest Offense shines, esp. Wood/Bell/House/Lile/Young Pitching stumbles at both ends: Irvin/Finn Closer looks: *Lile's immediate future *Irvin's critical next step Trade talk: Bell/Gore/Finn Preview: Lord as Game 2 SP Smile: Chafin/Garcia/Ferrer, 3 IP/0 ER
Game 100 on @Nats_Chat * Bell’s two-month resurgence * Lile’s future when Crews returns * Irvin’s lack of consistency * Finnegan’s fading trade value natschatpodcast.com/episode-posts/…