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Nick and Ryan take on this episode as we address what everyone has been talking about, the loss of dcNATSHACK. We then move on to our Spring Training Update for the Nats, which includes Joe Ross locking up a spot in the rotation, the Nats talking extension for Turner and Soto, and the mystery behind the release of Jeremy Jeffress. We then move on to our Division Preview Series, as well breakdown t...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back talking about the latest developments in Nats' camp, most notably the debuts of four of their top pitching prospects: Cade Cavalli, Jackson Rutledge, Cole Henry and Matt Cronin. We also discuss the good starts from Robles, Bell and Zim and how we think it can continue. Then, we are joined by Zach Silver of MLB.com as we talk about the St. Louis Cardinals and the...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and continuing their Division preview series today with the NL West as they cover the Dodgers, Padres, Giants Rockies and Diamondbacks. We also give our thoughts on the Nats two spring training games in the books and review some (over)reactions we received on social media. Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Half Street High He...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and starting the division previews around the league, kicking it off with the AL West preview. We go through our analysis and predictions for the Astros, A's, Angels, Rangers and Mariners and do a compare and contrast with the Nats as well. We talk about Trea Turner's comments about his contract extension negotiations and who would lead off for the Nats if Tr...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and breaking down a wild string of developments in baseball. Kevin Mather's comments have shed light on what we all knew but couldn't concretely prove until this point - that the owners, and in this case president, of the MLB do not care about winning, but saving and pocketing money. We then turn to one President/GM that does care in Mike Rizzo, quietly build...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan finally get the opportunity to talk news shortly after it is broken, not just before, as Fernando Tatis signs a lifetime contract to stay with the San Diego Padres. We talk the immediate impacts for the Nats and Trea Turner's impending free agency and contract negotiations as well as what it will mean for Soto down the line. Then we are joined by best friend Matt Weyrich...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and talking the Nats 2021 outlook. Who will be the difference for the team and what is the thought process of Mike Rizzo and the Front Office? Then, we introduce a new segment: Who'd You Rather? We debate between two players and talk about which one we would rather have on our team, which ends with a burning question for the Nats upcoming season. Finally, we high...

Ryan is back the trio updates us on what's going on with Spring Training and what we can expect in the coming weeks. Then, we go through the major moves for the Nats this offseason and give our grades for each move. Finally, Fair or Foul returns as we buy or sell some hot takes about the Nats and around the league! Listen in! #Ad We are proud to announce that MANSCAPED™ has sponsored us at Hal...

Season 3 of the show kicks off with the crew taking a look at how the 2021 season is falling into place, with a bunch of smaller signings rounding out teams as well as some of the last big name free agents signing with Marcell Ozuna returning to Atlanta and Trevor Bauer getting a pay day to join the World Champion Dodgers. We take a look at the Nats' to this point in the offseason and how we t...

In our second episode of the week, Amanda, Nick and Ryan cover just what is going on with the current MLB proposals that the MLBPA keeps rejecting. Spoiler alert: the MLB is shady and calculated. We then say goodbye to some former Nationals as Sean Doolittle signs with the Reds and Daniel Murphy retires. But we do say hello again to another old friend... Then, we get to the good stuff as the crew...

As we move to two episodes a week, Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back to recap some big moves and news around the MLB. Nolan Arenado will not be a National, even though it was never really likely in the first place, as he officially gets dealt to the Cardinals. Dustin Pedroia retires, capping off a great "what if" in his Hall-of-Fame caliber career. The Mets have another scandal on their hands...

We have an absolutely jammed packed episode for you as Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and doing their best to cover everything that has happened in the past week in the baseball world. We start off by discussing how Jared Porter is what is wrong with the world in an honest dialogue about the former Mets' GM and the larger issue. We then recap the flurry of moves around the league, such as Geor...

In an absolutely packed interview featuring Matt Weyrich of NBCS and Bill Rohland of George Mason University Basketball, Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back talking about some key figures in the Nats' offseason plans. The Nats avoid arbitration and settle with Trea Turner, Juan Soto and Josh Bell, providing more clarity in their ability to spend this offseason. We also get a bit of breaking news an...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back capping off our MLB rankings with Starting Pitcher and Relief Pitcher rankings, where one of our hosts copies another list that was recently posted... We also react to the trade that sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets as well as the Nats' counter to that move by signing Kyle Schwarber to a one year deal. We analyze our current projected lineup...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back discussing the latest Nats rumors, including a potential trade for Wilson Contreras and signing of Alex Colome. We talk about the likelihood of these moves happening and how much sense it makes for the Nats to add these pieces. Later, Fair or Foul returns as we dive into some hot takes regarding the Nats and the rest of baseball. Spoiler alert, it leads to Nick and A...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back talking a big week in the MLB for trades, but also for our Washington Nationals as we welcome All-Star first baseman Josh Bell but say goodbye to Nationals' Playoff Legend Howie Kendrick. We discuss how this impacts the Nats going forward and what we expect from Mike Rizzo and the Nats' front office during the rest of the offseason. We're then back in our...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back this week addressing some intriguing rumors regarding the Nats interest in Eugenio Suarez and J.T. Realmuto. We talk about their potential fits with the Nats and how likely we are to seeing these moves happen. We are then joined by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington as we get the chance to talk about the Nats' State of the Union and what he anticipates happeni...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back in studio talking a busy week in baseball that finally had some free agent signings. The Nats missed out on Carlos Santana, so what does that mean for the future free agent pursuits and for Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman? Also, we talk about the Cleveland Indians moving on from their name, the Phillies head scratching moves, the Mets starting their process, and how COVI...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back after a bye week recapping the recent happenings around the league, primarily surrounding the lack of moves we have seen to this point. We discuss the latest report that the Nats will not be major players in Free Agency and in the offseason in general and give our thoughts. Then, its draft season once again! We draft 5 players in baseball that we would want to start...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are joined by Nats Reporter Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic this episode where we dive into the latest Nats rumors, including Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and DJ Lemahieu. Britt also teases the marriage of the Nats and AAA Rochester (which was later confirmed to be true). We discuss the likelihood and how good of a fit each of the potential acquisitions are to the Nats and what w...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back this week recapping a couple of different storylines around baseball, but none bigger than Kim Ng being named the first female GM in North American Sports, let alone baseball. We talk about the impact her hiring will have on the league as well as what we may expect from the Nats' division rivals. We then do a quick free agency round up with a couple of arms signi...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back as we have an absolutely loaded episode for you. The Dodgers have finally won a world series and more importantly, Clayton Kershaw finally has a world series ring to cement his legacy. We reflect on Kershaw, Scherzer and Alexander Ovechkin in some of the best players ever to play that recently won a ring. We are all joined by podcast best friend Matt Weyrich as we st...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back and talking World Series best of 3 series with the Rays and Dodgers tied up 2 games a piece. We give our thoughts on a crazy end to game 4 and reminisce on happier times this time last year. We also talk about the return of Josh Harrison to the bench and Kevin Long to the hitting coach position, as well as review some potential bench bats for the Nats to target in fr...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back discussing an eventful Championship Series week and an interesting World Series matchup. Do the Dodgers and Kershaw finally get over the hump or do the underdog Rays take down one more goliath on their way to their first world series win? We talk if the Rays' Formula for success is bad for baseball and if former Rays Pitching Coach and new Nats Pitching Coach Jim...

Amanda, Nick and Ryan are back recapping a bunch of moves made by the Nats, including coaches and players. We talk about what the Nats coaching staff might look like next season under Davey's control as well as what players might round out the 40 man roster going forward. We also give our reactions to the Division Series results as well as our thoughts on the Championship series matchups. List...