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Nationals roster construction becomes a question after losses to Miami

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 from back-to-back losses to the Marlins. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is it time to believe in the Nationals?

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 turnaround and the base-stealing apparatus. Will this team play October baseball? It's time to start asking the question, at the very least. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Talking through the MLB payroll debate, impact on Nationals in DC

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 plan meetings, his battle with self doubt and how he had looked like one of the best offensive catchers in baseball. Also, we preview the Padres-Nationals series as James Wood and CJ Abrams face their old organization and the Nationals turn to an opener before a starter again. Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/DistrictTerr [https://x.com/DistrictTerr] 🌶️ Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com [https://mackweldon.com] with promo code FOUL See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nationals Extend Win Streak to 4, Bats Erupt to Open Cleveland Series

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 team could be buyers, or sellers, at the deadline. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com [http://bluechew.com]  Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10] Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nats take 2 of 3 in Atlanta, Irvin hits IL after 5 no-hit innings

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 trip, and a 16 day consecutive stretch in which they’ve gone 8-5 thus far. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com [http://bluechew.com] 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.