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Sean Doolittle's "Star Wars Pod": SPOILER ALERT Jan 09, 2020

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Sean Doolittle joins Todd Dybas to give his full analysis on the latest Star Wars movie "Rise of Skywalker". As Nats fans know, Sean is a huge Star Wars fan, including last summer's bobblehead featuring him yielding a lightsaber. Included in this, is the moment where Todd breaks the news of Daniel Hudson's signing to Sean. THIS CONTAINS MANY SPOILERS, YOU ARE FOREWARNED.

For Sean's full reaction to Hudson & talking about hoping Washington lands Josh Donaldson, please download our previous episode from Tuesday January 7th.

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Doolittle on Hudson/ Donaldson + Nats Making Moves Jan 07, 2020

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Hear Sean Doolittle's reaction in real-time as Todd Dybas breaks the news to him that Daniel Hudson will be returning to Washington. Sean gives his immediate thoughts on Hudson's signing and discusses his latest communication with his former teammate & highly prized Free Agent Josh Donaldson. Finally, Tim, Chase, & Todd respond to some of other Nationals recent moves (14:58), including Asdrubal Cabrera & Starlin Castro

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The "Expos Pod" Jan 02, 2020

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One element to Washington World Series victory that has not been discussed much, is the prism from Montreal Expos fans, the forefathers to the Nationals. Ben Raby, Montreal native who now works at WTOP in D.C., describes what the final days of Baseball in Montreal looked in the early 2000's before the relocation. Topics include: what does an all time Expos/ Nats starting lineup look like, are there Expos fans who still root for the Nats, and Washington wearing Montreal throwbacks this past summer. Ben also gives his opinion on if the Expos would still exist had the 1994 MLB Strike never happened.

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End of Decade Special Dec 24, 2019

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The 2010's were quite busy for the Nationals, as they made the Postseason 5 times and ended it with a World Series Title. Tim, Chase, & Todd look back at some of the most important moments from the decade that includes the no hitters, our favorite games, and discussion on which division winner was the best. We then end it with just focusing on the October run of 2019, as we rank which were our favorite games from the Championship month, and much more.

We certainly left many top moments out, so please send us a note in our mailbag to share your favorite. You can reach it at: nbcsports.com/washington/NationalsMailbag

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Strasburg Year in Review Dec 19, 2019

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On the heels of him re-signing with the Nats, a recap of Stephen Strasburg's 2019 that ended with him being named World Series MVP. Chase, Todd, & Tim look back at his season that saw a career high in wins & strikeouts, a perfect October (& even July), discuss if will he supplant Ryan Zimmerman as "Mr. National" in the future, and more.

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Strasburg Over Rendon the Right Move? Plus: DeRosa & Bowden Interviews Dec 17, 2019

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Was it the right call in giving $245 Million to Strasburg instead of Rendon? Tim, Todd, & Chase evaluate that decision and assess the various options to replace Rendon. Hear Todd's exclusive interviews with Mark DeRosa of MLB Network & former Nationals GM Jim Bowden of Sirius XM as they react to the Strasburg deal.

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EMERGENCY POD: Rendon to Angels + Mike Rizzo Interview Dec 12, 2019

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Anthony Rendon will sign a 7- year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, ending his run in Washington. The guys react on what this all means and what is next for Washington in terms of 3rd Base. Plus... Hear Todd's conversation this week in San Diego with the World Series winning GM Mike Rizzo, the day after re-signing Stephen Strasburg.

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Stephen Strasburg Signs Record Deal with Nats Dec 09, 2019

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Immediate reaction to Stephen Strasburg signing a 7-year deal with the Nationals, worth $245 million. They break down the deal and also its effect on Anthony Rendon's future. Todd, who is in San Diego at the Winter Meetings, sits down with Manager Davey Martinez as well.

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What's Anthony Rendon & Stephen Strasburg's Future? Dec 05, 2019

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Todd is joined by fellow Nats beat writers Jesse Daugherty of the Washington Post and Jamal Collier from MLB.com. The trio run through the latest reports regarding Stephen Strasburg's Free Agency situation, infield options for Washington, and of course a discussion on Anthony Rendon's future.

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Best Moments from April 2019 Dec 03, 2019

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Tim & Todd update you on the Nats bringing back Yan Gomes, a big name leaving the 2B market, and Koda Glover announcing his retirement. They then bring you the initial of an offseason long series of looking back at the most important moments from the 2019 season month by month, this focusing on Opening Day & the month of April, on their way to a World Series Title. This includes 2 Cy Young winners facing off, Bryce Harper returning to D.C., Carter Kieboom homering in his debut, and more.

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