Breaking down the Nationals’ encouraging first month of 2026
The Washington Nationals just took two of three from a very vulnerable New York Mets team. It had the same elements that have made the Nats great throughout March and April -- James Wood was a highlight factory, CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead homer and Cade Cavalli struck out 10 -- but there were also a few encouraging elements that suggested Washington could keep improving.
The District Territory crew also talks about Gus Varland and the bullpen, a controversial decision from Blake Butera, and whether this stretch from Miles Mikolas is the real deal. That, plus quick updates on a big-league…
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