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Giveaway form: https://forms.gle/mTPgkpv1e6Sq1tRq8 The Washington Nationals prepare to open up a 3 game weekend set against the New York Yankees before entering the All-Star break. Just 3 games back of a wild card spot, The District Territory crew discusses the keys to beating New York, the possibility of metal bats in the MLB Home Run Derby, and react to trade targets submitted from listeners. Us...

The District Territory crew talks about the comments made by former GM Mike Rizzo on Foul Territory in which he blamed ownership for some of their past struggles adding and developing technology. That, plus a conversation on how the Nationals have helped Luis Garcia Jr. turn into one of the best hitters in MLB and how players like CJ Abrams and James Wood are embracing a similar philosophy. Shop n...

For all the encouraging aspects of this Washington Nationals season, the foundation that has carried them this far has never been this clear: James Wood and CJ Abrams delivered for the team in a comeback win over the Houston Astros. We talk about their performances, as well as what to think about a Foster Griffin trade return and Luis Garcia Jr.’s hot stretch. 🌶️ See how K12 Powered Schools...

GIVEAWAY FORM: https://forms.gle/uvATNj7SDebsFKMy8 The Washington Nationals are headed into an all-important nine-game home- stand before the All-Star break and will need to find some way to pitch their way through these games. That could be complicated if the suspensions for Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas are upheld. We talk about the potential impact of this next stretch on the pitching staff an...

The Nationals split their first 2 games in Boston, supported by a career night for starting pitcher Cade Cavalli on Tuesday. The District Territory crew discuss Tuesday night's brawl, the latest transactions for the Washington bullpen, and look at their standing in the National League playoff race as the calendar turns over to July 🌶️ Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on Seat...

The Washington Nationals bounced back from a heartbreaking series against the Philadelphia Phillies by taking two out of three from the Baltimore Orioles, and they did so on the back of an incandescent Luis Garcia Jr. The slugging first baseman has six homers in his last six games and seems to have unlocked a level in his game that the organization has been waiting for. Can he sustain it? Will ano...

The Washington Nationals became the first team in MLB history to allow go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning of three consecutive games in losses to the Philadelphia Phillies. The latest might have been the most crushing, as Bryce Harper took Gus Varland deep as a crowd chanted obscenities Harper’s way. The District Territory crew talks about the bullpen, what went wrong, how we got here, h...

The answer: It is even more complicated than you might imagine, as the Washington Nationals first two games against the Philadelphia Phillies revealed. They have an asset in Foster Griffin who they probably can't make the postseason without. They have a bullpen that needs more reinforcements than might be achievable at the deadline. We talk through it all after a rollercoaster first two games agai...

The Nationals return home from a 3 game series against the Rays with a 4-3 win on Saturday wedged between to losses, as their record falls to 40-38. CJ Abrams homered in each of the 3 games, as the trade deadline approaches and rumors begin to heat up. Eric Shellhouse and Spencer Nusbaum discuss Abrams, Brad Lord's dominance in his last 15 outings from the bullpen, and whe...

The Washington Nationals begin a 3 game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday while holding onto a tie for the 3rd National League Wild Card Spot.  The District Territory crew looks ahead to an important weekend series, discuss what went wrong in Wednesday's series finale against Kansas City, and debate which Nationals uniform is the best look out of their current rotation. Spencer Nusb...

The Washington Nationals have won four games in a row, prompting a big picture check in on what's going right in the organization. James Wood and CJ Abrams, of course, have carried the load. But you can also look to players who weren't expect to carry the load this season — guys like Nasim Nuñez, Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews — and see just how much they have contributed to this s...

The Washington Nationals took two of three from the Seattle Mariners, bouncing back from a tough ending to the series against the San Francisco Giants. Turns out, they'll be just fine. We discuss their ability to bounce back from tough losses, how sustainable this is, and what Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell have done to right the ship.   🌶️   Use our code for 10% off your next order of M...

The Washington Nationals just suffered one of the worst losses in recent MLB regular-season history, landing on the wrong side of a walk-off grand slam after blowing an eight-run lead in the 8th to the San Francisco Giants. The District Territory crew debates where the blame falls for this one; whether it is on the managerial decisions, the pitchers or the roster construction. They also talk about...

It's a crossover episode with Splash Hit Territory's FP Santangelo! FP and Franny discuss Monday's game with the San Francisco Giants and preview the rest of the series. The guys also explore how the Nats have succeeded on the road in 2026, thanks in part to their new regime's analytically driven mindset. Plus, how the Giants fans are showing tough love in 2026, and whether the offense has turned...

The Nationals started a 6 game road trip out west by taking 2 of 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by 7 home runs in the first 2 games. Luis Garcia Jr. provided 2, along with his 1st career grand slam, in Friday night’s victory. Dylan Crews walloped a 432 foot home run on Saturday in a 6-1 victory, before former Nat Michael Soroka had a revenge game in Sunday’s 1-5 loss....

Don't miss our weekly giveaway form! https://forms.gle/wfx4HgF6qeJjiZQh7   The Washington Nationals, riding a high just a few days ago, came back down to Earth at the end of this homestand as they were swept by the Miami Marlins. The District Territory crew talks about the changes that could be ahead in defensive philosophy (wanting CJ Abrams and others to make aggressive...

The Nationals are trending in the wrong direction after their lefty relievers became an issue in back-to-back games. In the first, Richard Lovelady struggled to get the Nats through to the ninth. In the second, Mitchell Parker's blowup inning cost Washington a chance at a late comeback. We talk about the roster construction, Miles Mikolas's uptick and velocity and other details...

The Washington Nationals have won three consecutive series against the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres. They just finished their best month in almost three years, posting a 16-12 record in May. Eric Shellhouse of Bat Boys Baseball and Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic unpack the weekend that was, highlighting Zack Littell's impressive turna...

This week, the MLB player's association and owners sent their first round of proposals to one another. The District Territory crew talks through what each side actually wants, what is best for fans, competitive balance and which details could actually have an impact on the Nats. That, plus unpacking Keibert Ruiz's renaissance behind the plate, including details on their player...

The Nationals extended their winning streak to 4 with a 6-3 win on Tuesday night, and opened their 3 game series in Cleveland with an explosive 10-2 victory on Monday. Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse dissect what a 29-27 record means as the teams enter the finals day of May. At 2nd place in the National League East and 8.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves, the crew explores whether or not the...

After a heart-breaking loss on Friday night in Atlanta, the Nats responded with a 2-0 win on Saturday, and a 2-1 victory on Sunday to improve to 27-27. Eric Shellhouse and Spencer Nusbaum recap a dramatic road series win, give an update on Jake Irvin’s injury,  and preview the future with a farm report on Seaver King. The Nationals will head to Cleveland to conclude their 6 game road tr...

Following a Wednesday night 8-6 win and a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss on Thursday against the New York Mets, the Nats head to Atlanta to take on the NL East division leading Braves (35-16). Eric Shellhouse and Kevin Frandsen recaps the past two games and provide analysis for key plays from the previous wins and losses against the Mets. The duo also discuss the latest transactions,&n...

The Nationals have split their first 2 games in a 4 game set against the New York Mets, and Tuesday welcomed the season debut of 2023 1st round pick Dylan Crews. Kevin Frandsen and Eric Shell- house recap the Nats latest transactions, and what they mean for the future of the organization, as well as Monday’s extra innings loss and Tuesday’s thrilling victory. With another Met making th...

Throughout a weekend in which they drew over 100,000 fans to Nationals,  the Nationals finally got to .500 by beating up on the Baltimore Orioles in the first two games of the series. We talk about Daylen Lile's hot stretch, the defense finally cleaning it up, the catching situation finally improving at the plate and in ABS challenges, and more. 🌶️ To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance...

The Washington Nationals had one of their biggest wins of the season, thanks to another big night from Daylen Lile. His game- winning homer in the 10th on Wednesday offered quite the lift. That once again put the Nats on the precipice of .500. They could not quite get there. We talk about why they fell short, Foster Griffin and his trade market, the upcoming beltway rivalry matchup  against t...