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Nationals ace Max Scherzer hopes to "crank up the intensity" in his next start, he tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier, saying he wants to get into the 90-to-100 pitch range. Scherzer has also noticed an uptick in fan intensity at Nationals Park, and hopes that continues as the Nats careen toward the postseason.

The Sports Junkies' Eric Bickel is completely fired up about Washington Redskins WR Steven Sims Jr. for reasons his co-workers do not fully understand.

Sean Doolittle is nearing a return from the Injured List, the Nationals closer tells 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier. Doolittle shares his latest injury update, including when he's penciled in to return.

One can only skirt the law for so long before justice inevitably prevails. Chris Russell finally met the swift hands of American justice when, calling into ‘Chad Dukes vs. The World’ Monday, he got pulled over live on the radio. Listen to justice in action!

Barry Svrluga tactfully tees off on Redskins president Bruce Allen, calling it "reprehensible" that Allen's left Jay Gruden to answer for Trent Williams' continued absence, and for lying to the public in the few instances he has spoken about it.

Redskins slot receiver Trey Quinn delivers the line of the preseason while discussing the thumb injury that's kept him out of three consecutive preseason games.

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle tells 106.7 The Fan what landed him on the Injured List, the flaw in his mechanics that helped him get there, and why this stint may actually be a blessing in disguise. Doolittle also says it's not fair to play the blame game with his workload after the fact.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer says he's still waiting for the OK from the club's doctors and trainers before he can make his return to the mound. Scherzer gives 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier the latest update on his injury.

Max Scherzer offers a greatly anticipate injury update after throwing a simulated game on Tuesday, telling reporters he's confident the next time he throws will be in the big leagues for the Nationals.

Sean Doolittle talks to 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier about his recent struggles on the mound, says he hasn't really "amassed this kind of bulk in several years."

Trent Williams is destined to be traded, JP Finlay tells 106.7 The Fan’s Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier. It’s only a matter of when the price tag gets high enough for the Redskins to pull the trigger on a deal.

Closing Time with Sean Doolittle is presented by Lindsay Volvo Cars of Alexandria

Perhaps surprisingly, Colt McCoy is QB1 on the Redskins' first unofficial depth chart, and Grant & Danny believe he could ultimately win the job. 

The Nationals are still clinging to a playoff spot, but have lost seven of their last 10 games. The Sports Junkies discuss if it's time to worry about Washington's playoff prospects. 

Deja vu for the Nationals? The Washington Post's Barry Svrulga joined The Sports Junkies Thursday and discussed Anthony Rendon's contract situation.

It's been just over two years, but Sean Doolittle still remembers the day he was dealt from Oakland, the only organization he had known to that point, to the Washington Nationals, just as vividly as the day that it happened.

With no end in sight to Trent Williams' holdout, and the Redskins taking out an insurance policy in Donald Penn, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media says that while William's main grievance remains with the Redskins' handling of his health scare, more money would "probably" resolve the situation.

What did Dave Martinez and Adam Eaton do with themselves after getting an unexpected day off Sunday, by getting ejected in the first inning of an 11-4 Nats win over the Dodgers? They went back to the clubhouse. At which point, "Him and I had a pop together," Eaton tells Chad Dukes of 106.7 The Fan.

Anthony Rendon tells 106.7 The Fan he hasn't heard from the Nationals front office in close to a month, and says it's more and more likely he'll test free agency.

It's pretty hard to broadcast from Redskins Training Camp if you can't get in! Listen to The Junkies describe the nightmare scenario they walked into at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center Tuesday morning.

Radio.com Sports Insider Jason La Canfora joins The Sports Junkies to discuss Trent Williams' holdout, and if there's any chance the Redskins can salvage the relationship. 

Redskins legend Joe Theismann chats with Grant & Danny at training camp, sharing his thoughts on Dwayne Haskins and Trent Williams' holdout. 

Nationals SS Trea Turner joins Grant & Danny to chat about hitting for the cycle for the second time in his career. 

Gerardo Parra has Nationals fans singing 'Baby Shark.' But not The Sports Junkies! 

Gerardo Parra has Nationals fans singing and dancing to 'Baby Shark.' But not The Sports Junkies!