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Push It to the Limit Jun 30, 2025

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Episode 192, Segment 2 -- Grant brings attention to the recent success on the mound for Michael Soroka and asks if the Nationals should be considering extending his contract beyond the 2025 season. Then, with the defensive metrics not being very kind to Luis Garcia at Second Base, is it time to move him to the DH role?

Options at the Top Jun 30, 2025

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Episode 192, Segment 3 -- The 2025 MLB Draft is quickly approaching, and the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Grant & Tobi look at the results of a recent poll to Nats fans via social media, asking who they prefer to take at the top of the draft. Plus, we look ahead as the Nats return home on Tuesday to open a series versus one of the top teams in the American League, the Detroit Tigers.

Lacking Run Support; House Appraisal; Back to LA Jun 26, 2025

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Episode 191, FULL SHOW -- The Nats drop the final two games of a three-game set in San Diego, with the offense falling flat over the final 16 innings of the series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series that featured good pitching performances from Mitchell Parker & MacKenzie Gore and put the spotlight on Brad Lord's increased role as a reliable arm out of the bullpen; Grant & Tobi discuss what's to like from Brady House's first 10 games, and what he still needs to work on as he settles in at the Major League level; The Nats conclude their long west coast trip as they visit the Angels for a weekend series. Grant & Tobi preview the matchup ahead. Plus, top pitching prospect Travis Sykora continues to dominate at the High-A level in the Minor Leagues. Is it time for another promotion for the Nationals number 1 prospect?

Lacking Run Support Jun 26, 2025

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Episode 191, Segment 1 -- The Nats drop the final two games of a three-game set in San Diego, with the offense falling flat over the final 16 innings of the series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series that featured good pitching performances from Mitchell Parker & MacKenzie Gore and put the spotlight on Brad Lord's increased role as a reliable arm out of the bullpen.

House Appraisal Jun 26, 2025

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Episode 191, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi discuss what's to like from Brady House's first 10 games, and what he still needs to work on as he settles in at the Major League level.

Back to LA Jun 26, 2025

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Episode 191, Segment 3 -- The Nats conclude their long west coast trip as they visit the Angels for a weekend series. Grant & Tobi preview the matchup ahead. Plus, top pitching prospect Travis Sykora continues to dominate at the High-A level in the Minor Leagues. Is it time for another promotion for the Nationals number 1 prospect?

One Year Later, Reuniting With New MLB Superstar James Wood | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Jun 24, 2025

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was just about a year ago Bradfo sat down with then-prospect James Wood to talk about his excitement regarding almost making it the majors. Now the guys are reunited, this time with James having established himself as one of the most exciting young players in all of baseball (who also just happened to hit his 23rd home run). What has life been like for Wood? It's a fascinating glimpse into a captivating talent. Bradfo also catches up with another player on the Nationals who is likely bound for the All-Star Game, closer Kyle Finnegan, who explains how he has been so awesome while reflecting on a wild offseason.

Out of Reach; Buy Lowe, Sell Lowe; Make Your Move Jun 23, 2025

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Episode 190, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals dropped 2 of 3 versus the Dodgers over the weekend to open their long west coast road trip. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series riddled with too many mistakes and missed opportunities that continue to define their 2025 season. Plus, how can the Nationals fix Jacob Young's struggles on the basepaths?; Looking ahead to the big picture, Grant & Tobi discuss what the Nationals should consider doing with First Baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who started to heat up in their weekend series versus the Dodgers. Should the Nats consider making him available at the Trade Deadline?; Grant & Tobi give a quick update on the latest happening across the Nationals Minor League system. Then they ask, if you were the Nats GM and Manager, what move you are making right this moment to provide a spark to the team as they move forward on their west coast road trip?

Out of Reach Jun 23, 2025

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Episode 190, Segment 1 -- The Nationals dropped 2 of 3 versus the Dodgers over the weekend to open their long west coast road trip. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series riddled with too many mistakes and missed opportunities that continue to define their 2025 season. Plus, how can the Nationals fix Jacob Young's struggles on the basepaths?

Buy Lowe, Sell Lowe Jun 23, 2025

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Episode 190, Segment 2 -- Looking ahead to the big picture, Grant & Tobi discuss what the Nationals should consider doing with First Baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who started to heat up in their weekend series versus the Dodgers. Should the Nats consider making him available at the Trade Deadline?

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