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Growth of a System Aug 02, 2024

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Episode 138, Segment 3 -- While looking at some of the latest eye-popping numbers from some of the Nationals top prospects recent performances, Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen reflect on how far the Nationals Minor League System has progressed from what it was just a few years ago.

BREAKING NEWS: Lane Thomas Traded to Cleveland Jul 30, 2024

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Episode 137, BONUS SEGMENT -- With less than 24 hours to go before the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, the Nationals have struck yet another deal. This time, it comes at the cost of fan favorite OF Lane Thomas. The 2-time organizational player of the year has been traded to Cleveland in exchange for Guardians prospects LHP Alex Clemmey, INF Rafael Ramirez Jr. & INF Jose Tena. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer have all the information you need to know about the new incoming prospects to the Nats organization, and bid farewell to Thomas.

Jesse Winker Traded to the Mets; What's Next as Trade Deadline Approaches Jul 29, 2024

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Episode 137, FULL SHOW -- After the Nats concluded their victory on Saturday Night in St. Louis, taking two of the first three games of the series, news broke that OF/DH Jesse Winker had been traded to the New York Mets. This marks the 2nd trade the Nats have completed in the last couple of weeks as the trade deadline fast approaches. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look at the return in the trade of Winker and give a quick recap of the Nats series victory over the Cardinals; The MLB Trade Deadline is Tuesday at 6pm. What other moves will Mike Rizzo and the Nationals Front Office seek to make in what seems to be a competitive trade market? Grant & Tobi breakdown which Nationals they expect to be on the trade block and who potential trade partners could be across the league.

Jesse Winker Traded to the Mets Jul 29, 2024

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Episode 137, Segment 1 -- After the Nats concluded their victory on Saturday Night in St. Louis, taking two of the first three games of the series, news broke that OF/DH Jesse Winker had been traded to the New York Mets. This marks the 2nd trade the Nats have completed in the last couple of weeks as the trade deadline fast approaches. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look at the return in the trade of Winker, and give a quick recap of the Nats series victory over the Cardinals.

What's Next As the Trade Deadline Approaches Jul 29, 2024

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Episode 137, Segment 2 -- The MLB Trade Deadline is Tuesday at 6pm. What other moves will Mike Rizzo and the Nationals Front Office seek to make in what seems to be a competitive trade market? Grant & Tobi breakdown which Nationals they expect to be on the trade block and who potential trade partners could be across the league.

Wood You Look at That; Pitching Clinic; Minor League Check-In Jul 22, 2024

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Episode 136, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals opened up the unofficial 2nd half of the season with a 3 game series sweep over the Cincinnati Reds. James Wood capped it off with a go-ahead 3-Run Homer to send the Reds packing. Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen breakdown James Wood's performance so far and why his hard hit balls on Sunday may lead to him heating up in the coming days and weeks; Despite a rough outing for MacKenzie Gore on Saturday, the rest of the pitching staff started the second half of the season on a high note, led by impressive starts from Patrick Corbin and Jake Irvin. Tobi & Grant chime in on what the Pitching Staff did right to keep the Reds offense in check in their 3 game sweep; The second half of the Minor League season is also underway. Tobi & Grant look back at the first Post All-Star Break series for the Nats Affiliates, then look ahead to the rematch series for the big league club with the San Diego Padres.

Wood You Look at That Jul 22, 2024

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Episode 136, Segment 1 -- The Nationals opened up the unofficial 2nd half of the season with a 3 game series sweep over the Cincinnati Reds. James Wood capped it off with a go-ahead 3-Run Homer to send the Reds packing. Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen breakdown James Wood's performance so far and why his hard hit balls on Sunday may lead to him heating up in the coming days and weeks.

Pitching Clinic Jul 22, 2024

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Episode 136, Segment 2 -- Despite a rough outing for MacKenzie Gore on Saturday, the rest of the pitching staff started the second half of the season on a high note, led by impressive starts from Patrick Corbin and Jake Irvin. Tobi & Grant chime in on what the Pitching Staff did right to keep the Reds offense in check in their 3 game sweep.

Minor League Check-In Jul 22, 2024

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Episode 136, Segment 3 -- The second half of the Minor League season is also underway. Tobi & Grant look back at the first Post All-Star Break series for the Nats Affiliates, then look ahead to the rematch series for the big league club with the San Diego Padres.

Trade Deadline Expectations; Second Half Players to Watch; Back in Action vs Cincinnati Jul 19, 2024

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Episode 135, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has come and gone, and the next big date on the MLB Calendar is the Trade Deadline. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer lay out their expectations for who could be on the trade block and what roster moves the Nationals could make if they choose to trade away several players in the coming days; Which Nationals do we need to see the most from in the final 2+ months of the 2024 season? Grant & Tobi list various young Nats that we hope to see more from post All-Star Break; The first series out of the All-Star Break puts the Nationals up against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds. Grant & Tobi preview the series and look ahead to highlights from the recently released 2025 MLB Schedule.

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