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On the Farm May 23, 2024

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Episode 119, Segment 2 -- We provide your weekly update on all the latest happening in the Nationals Minor League system, including James Wood continuing to display big time power, Dylan Crews finding his groove, some surprising performances from a group of pitching prospects and more!

From the Reviews Section May 23, 2024

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Episode 119, Segment 3 -- Tobi Altizer reminisces on Brady House's recent power display for Double-A Harrisburg. Then, we read our most recent reviews with your comments and questions for Grant & Tobi.

Bad Body Language; Due Theory; Wood Hitting Lefties May 20, 2024

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Episode 118, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals wrapped up their 3-city road trip with 5 straight losses to the White Sox and Phillies. As they prepare the return to Nats Park for a six game homestand, Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris Dameron assess the state of the roster, and try to figure out when some tough decisions will be made as various veterans continue to struggle and provide little to a rebuilding ballclub; Despite the recent struggles of the offense, there's reason to believe various Nats should snap out of their offensive woes soon enough. Grant & Darris look back at some of the recent stretches for the Nats top hitters, and applaud MacKenzie Gore finally getting over his 2nd inning struggles; It wasn't long ago that the word from around the Nats organization was that Top Prospect James Wood needed more work against left handed pitching. Well over the last couple of weeks, the Nationals prized prospect has been getting at-bats against lefties, and he's been holding up very well. Grant & Darris give an update on the latest with James Wood and Dylan Crews recent performances.

Bad Body Language May 20, 2024

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Episode 118, Segment 1 -- The Nationals wrapped up their 3-city road trip with 5 straight losses to the White Sox and Phillies. As they prepare the return to Nats Park for a six game homestand, Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris Dameron assess the state of the roster, and try to figure out when some tough decisions will be made as various veterans continue to struggle and provide little to a rebuilding ballclub.

Due Theory May 20, 2024

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Episode 118, Segment 2 -- Despite the recent struggles of the offense, there's reason to believe various Nats should snap out of their offensive woes soon enough. Grant & Darris look back at some of the recent stretches for the Nats top hitters, and applaud MacKenzie Gore finally getting over his 2nd inning struggles.

Wood Hitting Lefties May 20, 2024

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Episode 118, Segment 3 -- It wasn't long ago that the word from around the Nats organization was that Top Prospect James Wood needed more work against left handed pitching. Well over the last couple of weeks, the Nationals prized prospect has been getting at-bats against lefties, and he's been holding up very well. Grant & Darris give an update on the latest with James Wood and Dylan Crews recent performances.

Cold as Ice; Why Prospects Struggle; A Weekend at The Bank May 17, 2024

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Episode 117, FULL SHOW -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joey Gallo's impending return from his rehab assignment, will the team choose to replace one of their everyday veterans?; As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple of starts for Low-A Fredericksburg; The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test.

Cold as Ice May 17, 2024

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Episode 117, Segment 1 -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joey Gallo's impending return from his rehab assignment, will the team choose to replace one of their everyday veterans?

Why Prospects Struggle May 17, 2024

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Episode 117, Segment 2 -- As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple of starts for Low-A Fredericksburg.

A Weekend at The Bank May 17, 2024

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Episode 117, Segment 3 -- The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test.

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