Is it time to believe in the Nationals?

Nationals Bats Breakout in a Giant Weekend Series at Arizona

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. Eric Shellhouse and Kevin Frandsen recap and analyze the offensive highlights of the weekend’s series victory, and give a preview of Monday night’s match up, as they take on ace Logan Webb and the San Fran- cisco Giants. The gang also spends a segment to answers your fan questions from last Friday’s episode. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️  Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-territory/id1888225929 https://open.spotify.com/show/6ldah0ulnVXPbAHGOoiwWO Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/DistrictTerr See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What changes could the Nats make after a Miami sweep?

Don't miss our weekly giveaway form! https://forms.gle/wfx4HgF6qeJjiZQh7 [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 decisions in the field) or bullpen construction (whether they need to add more left-handed relievers to the roster). 🌶️ Subscribe to the podcast!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-territory/id1888225929 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-territory/id1888225929]  https://open.spotify.com/show/6ldah0ulnVXPbAHGOoiwWO [https://open.spotify.com/show/6ldah0ulnVXPbAHGOoiwWO] Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/DistrictTerr See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.