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Nats Chat
A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
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Game 33: Corbin & A Pair of 1st Inning HRs End the Skid
The Nationals ended their 4 game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. Al & Mark compliment Patrick Corbin, who has turned his season around…
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Game 32: Another Blown Save for Hand
The Nats cough up a late lead and fall 5-2 in extras to the Phillies. Mark & Al analyze Brad Hand's second blown save in less than a week, which led to the…
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Game 31: Bell Strands Six + Jordan Zimmermann Retirement
The Nats lost 6-2 to the Phillies as they left ten men on base. Mark & Al focus on Josh Bell, who is hitting .134, and wonder how much longer he can hit behind…
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Game 30: Brad Hand Struggles Again
The Nats lost 3-2 at Yankee Stadium as Brad Hand had a difficult 9th inning for the 2nd straight day. Mark & Al recap the frustrating series filled with missed…
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Game 29: Bullpen Bungles Max's Masterpiece
The Nats lost 4-3 in extras at Yankee Stadium in their most frustrating loss of the season. Al & Tim open with the Washington bullpen blowing it's first game…
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Game 28: Nats Slug 4 HRs in Yankee Stadium Victory
The Nationals ended up routing New York 11-4 after scoring six runs in the 8th inning to break it wide open. Al & Mark highlight all four players who went…
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Game 27: Swept After Stranding 10 Runners
The Nationals were edged by Atlanta 3-2 culminating in a three game sweep in D.C. Al & Mark run through the eye opening numbers that emphasize just how much…
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Game 26: Another Grand Slam Leads to Another Loss
The Nationals lost 5-3 to Atlanta as they surrendered a Grand Slam for the 2nd straight evening. Mark & Al run through the managerial decisions from the loss…
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Game 25: Win Streak Snapped & Seth Davis Interview
The Nationals and their four game win streak were defeated 6-1 as Atlanta starter Huascar Ynoa stole the show. Al & Mark react to the loss and open their…
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Game 24: Scherzer "Delivers" A Complete Game Victory
The division leading Nationals topped Miami 3-1 to complete the weekend sweep and return to .500. Al & Mark provide many accolades to Max Scherzer, who…
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Game 23: Corbin & Bell Lead the Way to a 3rd Straight Win
The Nats beat Miami 7-2 for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Al & Mark react to the good vibes surrounding the team at the moment and…
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Game 22: Another Schwarber Walk-Off After a Scoreless Lester Debut
The Nationals beat the Marlins 2-1 in extras as Kyle Schwarber hit a lead-off 2 run HR in the 10th (Yes, you read that last part correctly). Al & Mark react to…
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Game 21: Fedde & the Offense Cruise to a Comfy Win
The Nationals beat up on the Blue Jays 8-2 in Dunedin, FL to split the short series. Mark & Al marvel at another strong outing by Erick Fedde, who has an ERA…
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Game 20: Scherzer Off-Night as Vlad Jr. Goes Deep 3 Times
The Nats lost 9-5 to the Blue Jays in Dunedin, FL despite hitting four home runs. Al & Mark discuss Max Scherzer's worst start of the season as he allowed 5…
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Game 19: Bats Quiet Again & Turner Exits After HBP
The Nats were shutout 4-0 at the Mets, the 5th time they have been held scoreless this season. Al & Mark run through all the reasons the offense couldn't plate…
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Game 18: Shuffled Lineup & Ross Bounce Back in Queens
The Nats beat the Mets 7-1 as a new look lineup card scored in each of the first five innings. Mark & Al praise Davey Martinez for pushing the right buttons as…
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Game 17: deGrom Untouchable in Complete Game Shutout
The Nats were held scoreless 6-0 Friday night in New York as Jacob deGrom stole the show. Al & Mark tip their caps to the best pitcher in the game after he…
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Game 16: Scherzer & the "A" Bullpen Blank St. Louis
The Nats shutout the Cardinals 1-0 behind Max Scherzer & their main trio of relievers. Al & Mark put in perspective the team's record thus far, considering all…
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Game 15: Soto's Shoulder to the IL Before Nats Rally in the 8th
The Nationals edged St. Louis 3-2 after an eventful day at the ballpark. Al & Mark set the scene as less than a hour before the game Juan Soto was scratched…
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Game 14: Cards Score 10 on Ross in an Ugly Defeat
The Nats were routed 12-5 in a series opener at home against St. Louis as Joe Ross allowed ten runs and four homers in less than five innings. Al & Mark recap…
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Game 13: Strasburg Placed on the IL Before a Loss to Arizona
Sunday was not a good day for the Nationals as it began with news that Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 10 day IL due to right shoulder inflammation…
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Game 12: Fedde Impresses & McGowin Overcomes Shaky Defense Behind Him
The Nationals have won two straight for the first time this season as they defeated Arizona 6-2. Al & Tim Shovers analyze Erick Fedde's impressive start, that…
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Game 11: Schwarber Blast Ends It After Scherzer Dominates
The Nationals had their 2nd walk-off win of the season as Kyle Schwarber slugged a mammoth solo homer for 1-0 win over Arizona. This came on the heels of Max…
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Game 10: Corbin Gets Shelled Early & Often
The Nationals lost the opener of their home stand 11-6 to Arizona, as Patrick Corbin allowed 10 runs in just 2 innings. Al & Mark try and figure out what has…
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Game 9: Ross Shines in the Shutout Win
The Nats blanked St. Louis 6-0 on Wednesday afternoon to win their first series of the season. Mark & Al react to Joe Ross' second straight scoreless outing…
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Game 8: Strasburg Struggles in St. Louis
The Nats were routed 14-3 by the Cardinals Tuesday evening as Stephen Strasburg had one of his worst career starts, allowing 8 runs in 4+ innings. Al & Mark…
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Game 7: New Lineup Ends the Skid
The Nationals topped St. Louis 5-2 as Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, and Josh Harrison returned to the field and added a much needed punch to the struggling…
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Game 6: Kershaw & Co. Extend the Offensive Woes
The Nationals were swept over the weekend in L.A., and were shutout in the series finale 3-0 for a fifth consecutive defeat. Clayton Kershaw blanked the…
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Game 5: Corbin Hit Hard in 4th Straight Loss
The Nationals fell 9-5 at the Dodgers as Patrick Corbin's season debut did not make it a full 5 innings. Al & Mark dig into his start and wonder how much cause…
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Game 4: Shutout in L.A.
The Nationals were blanked 1-0 by the Dodgers in their first road game of the season. It was Washington's first time back in L.A. since the 2019 NLDS, and…
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Game 3: Strasburg Gem Wasted
The Nationals were shutout 2-0 by Atlanta to lose both games of the Wednesday doubleheader. Mark & Al look at how the shorthanded lineup was unable to give…
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Game 2: Fedde Gets Hammered
The Nationals dropped the opener of their Wednesday doubleheader vs. Atlanta 7-6, as starting pitcher Erick Fedde was pulled in the 2nd inning. What led to the…
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Game 1: Soto Walks-off Atlanta
The Nats opened their 2021 season with a 6-5 victory over the Braves, capped by a Juan Soto walk-off hit.Al & Mark recap the very busy Opening Day in D.C…
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Opening Day Delayed + Dr. Fauci Interview
Mark & Al break down the team’s postponement of Opening Day, why it happened, and when they expect the Nats to finally take the field in 2021.(21:41) For an…
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Season Preview: Kieboom Sent Down
In our final installment of Spring Training episodes, Al & Mark react to the news that Carter Kieboom will not begin the season on the Opening Day Roster. What…
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Castro Instead of Kieboom at 3B?
On Tuesday, Starlin Castro got the start at 3B. Will he be at the Hot Corner on Opening Day instead of the struggling Carter Kieboom?(16:45) Mark & Al explain…
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Interview with Max Scherzer, Opening Day Starter
Al & Mark are joined by three-time Cy Young Winner Max Scherzer to discuss fans returning to the stadium, how long he might pitch for, the future of the DH…
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Should the Nats Have Been More Aggressive in Free Agency?
Al & Mark lead off with all you need to know regarding the top 4 starters and how the rotation is shaping up for the start of the season. Plus, as the focus on…
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Strasburg Leaves Start Early
On Sunday, Stephen Strasburg left the mound early with a calf strain and is day to day. With just a few weeks left until Opening Day, Al & Mark dissect what…
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Will Soto or Turner sign an extension?
Starting off with a lot of rotation updates. Stephen Strasburg made his 2021 debut after barely pitching in 2020, Max Scherzer dominates the Cardinals, the 5th…
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Surprising Release of Jeremy Jeffress
The Nats off day on Sunday got busy following news that reliever Jeremy Jeffress was released for unspecified "personnel reasons". Al & Mark discuss how it…
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Ryan Zimmerman Interview + Lester Latest
Mark & Al talk about the news from Florida of Jon Lester leaving camp for thyroid surgery, plus take a look at where the 3B position stands this Spring. Tune…
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Grapefruit League Opener Starts with... a Tie
We promised you in-depth discussion on the fifth starter on this podcast and that's exactly what we give you after Erick Fedde took the mound against the…
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Welcome to Nats Chat!
Nats fans, we are excited to bring you "Nats Chat" podcast, a year-round podcast that will have episodes after every single game! Hosted by Mark Zuckerman & Al…