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Nats Own the District? + Frank Howard Interview Nov 26, 2019

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Chase has a few leftover thoughts on Gerardo Parra's 2019 in Washington that he wants to share with Tim & Todd. They then react to the Washington Post poll about Nats fandom within D.C. and update the back-up catcher situation. To close it out, a conversation with Senators legend Frank "Hondo" Howard (33:35).

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Baby Shark to Japan + Anthony Rendon Championship Year in Review Nov 21, 2019

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A special episode that begins with reaction to Gerardo Parra taking his talents to the Yomiuri Giants in 2020. Then, Anthony Rendon had an incredible season on his way to being a NL MVP Finalist in the regular season, and the author of some of the most important October moments for the Nats. Todd, Tim, & Chase do a deep dive into what could be Rendon's final year in Washington, a season in which he led the league in RBIs, almost won the batting title, and had 3 Postseason HRs in elimination games.

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Cole or Betts to D.C.? + Will MLB Hammer the Astros for Electronically Stealing Signs? Nov 19, 2019

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Gerrit Cole is the biggest non recent National in Free Agency and Mookie Betts is the biggest name on the trading block. What are the chances either could end up in Washington? How severe of penalties might Rob Manfred give to the Astros? Chase chats with a MLB Authenticator for a behind the curtain look at their official process and we wrap with our experiences as the World Series Trophy visited the NBC Sports Washington Studios.

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The Other Guys: Members of the 2019 Nats You Might Not Remember Nov 14, 2019

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It's more than just the 25 guys who were in Houston that will go down in history as part of the 2019 World Series Champions. Todd, Chase, and Tim bring back names you might have forgotten played for the Nationals during the season, including 1 of which who had a game winning RBI for a crucial early season victory. Plus, Tim catches up Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post (25:09), who used to cover the Nats beat and now is covering the 2020 Presidential Campaign Trail.

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Rendon's Short List + Zim's Future in Washington Nov 12, 2019

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A look into who are the likeliest pursuers for Anthony Rendon in Free Agency and how likely is it that Ryan Zimmerman will be the 1B on Opening Day. The guys then gauge how the Nats will fit into Awards Season and Todd gives his case as to why we should get rid of the Manager of the Year Award. Plus, Chase speaks with Johnny DiPuglia, Vice President of International Operations for the Nats, on scouting Juan Soto ahead of him landing in Washington.

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Strasburg Opts Out & The Celebrations Continue Nov 07, 2019

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As D.C. continues to bask in the glory of a World Series title, Stephen Strasburg will join Anthony Rendon in Free Agency. Tim, Todd, and Chase discuss if Washington is still the favorites to keep Strasburg, what it might take to keep Rendon, and who will be the Opening Day second baseman. They wrap-up with a look at the festivities the Nationals have had since returning from Houston (21:16) and NBC Sports Washington's Savannah McCann gives a first-hand account of Nationals Park Game 7 Watch Party (37:10).

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Parade Edition: World Series Champs Celebrate w/ the Fans Nov 03, 2019

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Hear the best moments from the Nationals World Series Championship parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on a perfect Saturday afternoon. Among those who spoke to the large crowd, Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, Davey Martinez, and more.

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World Series Game 7: WORLD CHAMPS AFTER ANOTHER COMEBACK Oct 31, 2019

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Nats rally in Houston 6-2 to capture their 1st ever World Series title. Tim, Todd, Chase, & Tim Murray react to the celebration, recap Game 7, and come to terms with the fact that the Nationals are now indeed World Series Champions. It took 95 years, but Washington D.C. can call itself Baseball World Champions once again.

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World Series Game 6: Strasburg & A Trio of HRs Have the Nats 1 Win Away Oct 30, 2019

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The Nats force Game 7 by beating Houston 7-2 as they overcome another questionable call by the umps. Todd, Chase, & Tim start with the craziness surrounding the runner interference call in the 7th that led to Davey Martinez's ejection. They then discuss Strasburg's continued October dominance (13:48) and Juan Soto responding to Alex Bregman's HR celebration with one of his own (23:31). Of course, a preview of GAME 7 OF THE WORLD SERIES, as Max Scherzer is back and will take on Zack Greinke (29:33).

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World Series Game 5: Scherzer Late Scratch & No Help from the Ump Oct 28, 2019

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Nats lose 7-1 to Houston, for their 3rd straight defeat; putting them on the brink of elimination. Tim, Todd, and Chase start with the shocking news pregame that Max Scherzer would not start due to neck spasms, the effort by Joe Ross, Umpire Lance Barksdale's crucial calls that didn't go the Nationals way, and a look ahead to Game 6 with Stephen Strasburg starting on the road with the World Series on the line.

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