Washington Nationals Spring Training begins on Wednesday when their pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach. Players, coaches, reporters and fans alike are all excited for the season ahead. The Washington Post's Nats beat writer, Jesse Dougherty, joins Site Expert Blake Finney on the DoDCast this week to help preview the main storylines down in Florida. On the podcast they discuss the following: - The never-ending Bryce Harper puzzle - Analyzing the recent Jeremy Hellickson signing - Pre...
Feb 10, 2019•47 min
As the polar vortex plunges most of America into a deep freeze, it somewhat resembles activity around baseball. But nobody told the Washington Nationals who continue to be one of the most active team's this offseason. Joining Site Expert Blake Finney on the DoDCast to discuss the Nationals' activity levels is The Athletic's Nats beat writer, Brittany Ghiroli. On this edition of the DoDCast, the two discuss the following: - Analyzing the Nats' additions since the last podcast - Dissecting the Bry...
Jan 31, 2019•50 min
Usually, in baseball, the MLB Winter Meetings are when the offseason really kicks into gear. However, for the Washington Nationals, they come in with most of their biggest needs already addressed. On a special edition of the DoDCast, Site Expert Blake Finney is joined by MLB.com's Nationals beat reporter, Jamal Collier. On this episode, they talk about - The big Patrick Corbin signing - What does this mean for Bryce Harper? - Analyzing the rest of the offseason signings - What's likely to be nex...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min
On this special edition of the DoDCast, we spoke to Washington Nationals catching prospect, Tres Barrera. He talked about: His draft day experience, his progress defensively behind the plate, an All-Star selection with the Potomac Nationals, and whether he would rather hit .400 or break the home run record.
Nov 02, 2018•10 min
On this special edition of the DoDCast, we spoke to Washington Nationals pitching prospect, Kyle Johnston. He talked about: His draft day experience, the adjustments he's made in his first full pro season, his playoff appearance with the Potomac Nationals, and whether he steals the window or aisle seat on a road trip.
Oct 04, 2018•8 min
Daniel Murphy was traded away by the Washington Nationals in late August as they attempted to get something for some of their pending free agents. Now he'll return to D.C. with his new team, the Chicago Cubs. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast this week to look ahead to the series is Cubbie Crib contributor and Climbing the Ivy co-host, Alex Patt. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss the following: - Bryce Harper and his continued resurgence against the Cardinals - All aboard the Victor...
Sep 06, 2018•37 min
After the Washington Nationals were agonizingly close to a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, they start an interesting homestand. The Milwaukee Brewers will be the first of three-straight NL Central teams to visit Nats Park. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast to help preview the series is David Gasper from Reviewing the Brew. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss the following: - What did we learn about the Nats and Phillies in their latest series - How has Wilmer Difo faired in his fi...
Aug 31, 2018•48 min
It's certainly been an interesting week for the Washington Nationals organization. To wrap it up, they head to the big apple to face the New York Mets. Joining Blake Finney on this edition of the DoDCast to look ahead to the series is Andrew Lang from TalkNats. On this episode, they look at the following: - The epic pitchers duel between Max Scherzer and Aaron Nola - Ryan Zimmerman and his walk-off heroics - The waivers trade the Nats made in the week - Which Mets should we watch out for? - Prev...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming to town this week to face the Washington Nationals. Aces will be wild at Nationals Park with several great starting pitchers going throughout the series. Joining Blake Finney for this episode of the DoDCast, from The Good Phight and Yahoo Sports is Liz Roscher. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss the following: - The Nats disappointing series defeat to the Miami Marlins - What could the bullpen look like in the series - The Phillies Little League Cla...
Aug 21, 2018•42 min
Sitting at .500 yet again, the Washington Nationals are on the brink, if not over the brink of their 2018 season. If any series was a must-sweep, it's this weekend's series with the Miami Marlins. Looking ahead to the series with Blake Finney on this episode of the DoDCast is District on Deck Contributor, Brian Foley. On the podcast, they discuss the following: - Does the series with the St Louis Cardinals put the final nail in the coffin? - Why have the Nats struggled to develop their pitching ...
Aug 17, 2018•41 min
The Washington Nationals will look to put last postseason’s demons behind them as they head to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs. Things have hardly been plain sailing on the north side, but they still lead the NL Central. Joining Blake Finey on the DoDCast to look ahead to the series is Climbing The Ivy host and Cubbies Crib contributor, Alex Patt. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss the following: - The Nationals disappointing split with the Atlanta Braves - The incident between ...
Aug 10, 2018•41 min
In their series against the Cincinnati Reds, the Washington Nationals got the job done with a 3-1 series win. They'll likely need the same against the division rival Atlanta Braves this week. To help preview the series, host Blake Finney is joined by contributor Ross Shinberg on the DoDCast. On this edition of the DoDCast, they look at the following: - The impressive series victory over the Reds - Was the acquisition of Greg Holland a shrewd one? - Can the Nats rotation keep up its recent succes...
Aug 07, 2018•44 min
After disposing of the New York Mets, the Washington Nationals face a tricky set against the Cincinnati Reds. Former Nationals skipper, Jim Riggleman, has made them a tough to beat outfit of late. Don't expect an easy series. Joining Blake Finney on the podcast to look ahead to the series is Site Expert from Blog Red Machine, Drew Koch. They discuss the following topics on the podcast: - Tommy Milone outdueling Noah Syndergaard for the sweep - The 25 run outburst on Tuesday - The Nats trade dead...
Aug 02, 2018•45 min
Obviously, most of the attention on Tuesday will be the MLB Trade Deadline, but the Washington Nationals do have a game too. They kick off the series against the New York Mets three hours after the deadline. Joining Blake Finney on this edition of the DoDCast are Byron Kerr from MASN Sports, and Tim Ryder from MetsMerized. On this episode, they talk about the following: - The disappointing series against the Miami Marlins - Where does that leave the team heading to the deadline? - Which players ...
Jul 31, 2018•42 min
The Washington Nationals season is teetering on the edge, and it's sink or swim time facing the Miami Marlins. A sweep almost feels necessary in this series. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast is former District on Deck Site Expert, and current Call to the Pen contributor, Drew Douglas. On this episode, they look ahead to: - The hit-or-miss series facing the Milwaukee Brewers - Should we buy into the new Tanner Roark? - Which players should we watch out for in Miami - Preview and predict each m...
Jul 26, 2018•38 min
A split with the Atlanta Braves keeps the Washington Nationals season alive, for now. The offense has come out impressively to start the second half, and we'll see if they can continue it against the Milwaukee Brewers. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast is District on Deck contributor, and current Milwaukee resident, Brian Foley. On this episode of the podcast, they look at the following: - The offensive improvements against the Braves - A look at the incident between Max Scherzer and Stephen S...
Jul 23, 2018•49 min
The All-Star festivities are over for the Washington Nationals. Bryce Harper has put his Home Run Derby trophy on the mantlepiece. It's time to get back down to business again in the regular season. Joining Blake Finney for a special mid-season review on the DoDCast this week is Washington Post Nats beat writer, Chelsea Janes. On this episode of the podcast, they discuss the following: - Bryce Harper's HR Derby heroics - Max Scherzer's All-Star start - The main reason for their .500 record - Mos...
Jul 19, 2018•51 min
The Washington Nationals have begun to flounder as the summer months roll on. Maybe the cure is a series against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park to get back on track. Joining Blake Finney on the podcast to look ahead to the series, from SiriusXM, is Marlins reporter Craig Mish. On this episode they discuss: - The Nationals woeful series against the Boston Red Sox - The Marlins development season - Any trade targets for the Nats in July? - Which youngsters to look out for in the upcoming seri...
Jul 05, 2018•41 min
It was a rough series for the Washington Nationals against the Philadelphia Phillies. Things don't get easier as the Boston Red Sox are in D.C. for the 4th July series this year. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast to look ahead to it is Jake Devereaux from Over the Monster and The Red Seat podcast. On this edition of the podcast, they discuss: - What went right and wrong for the Nationals in Philly - Could J.D. Martinez or Mookie Betts make an MVP bid? - Will Max Scherzer help save the day? - P...
Jul 02, 2018•41 min
The Washington Nationals appear to have some serious questions to answer this season. Once again, they have the Philadelphia Phillies in a weekend series, and it's a chance to answer the bell. Joining Blake Finney on this edition of the DoDCast is District on Deck contributor, Monty Taylor. On this episode they talk about: - The Nationals complete lack of offense in Florida - The Sergio Romo incident - Another decisive series against the Phillies - Which players to watch out for - Preview each m...
Jun 28, 2018•50 min
Coming out of the rain delay on Sunday, things didn't look good for the Washington Nationals. But Daniel Murphy's heroics completely changed the narrative. Now they need to carry the juice they showed then, into a series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Ross Shinberg joins Blake on this episode of the DoDCast as they look ahead to the two games the Nats need to bounce back in. On this episode they talk about: - Dissecting the dramatic late win on Sunday - Who stood out throughout the series - Which Rays...
Jun 25, 2018•24 min
The Washington Nationals just about scraped a series win against the Baltimore Orioles this week. But a much stiffer test is next with the Philadelphia Phillies making their second trip to Nats Park. Joining Blake Finney on the DoDCast to look ahead to series is our very own contributor, Brian Foley. On this episode they cover: - The Nationals series win over the O's - Michael Taylor/Bryce Harper debate - Kelvin Herrera acquisition - Aaron Nola a new Nats nemisis? - Preview each matchup - Answer...
Jun 22, 2018•46 min
After a poor series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Washington Nationals now head back home. After a brief encounter with the New York Yankees, they once again face their Beltway rival Baltimore Orioles. MASN's Paul Mancano joins Blake on the DoDCast to look ahead to a series that the Nationals really need to bounce back in. They discuss: - What went wrong in Toronto? - How will they handle the game and a half against the Yankees - The O's woes getting worse in June - Preview each matchup - A...
Jun 18, 2018•46 min
The Washington Nationals are still trying to find consistency on offense. Now they face a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, at the site of the "Clown Question Bro" incident in 2012. Our own Sean Addis joins Blake on the DoDCast to preview the series. On this episode they discuss the following: - How much should we buy into Soto-rama - How big a miss is Josh Donaldson for the Blue Jays - Will Toronto be sellers are the deadline - Which players should we watch out for - Preview and predict eac...
Jun 15, 2018•56 min
The Washington Nationals continue to plod along towards the top of the National League East. Now they have to face the team with the best record in baseball in the New York Yankees. Ricky Keeler joins Blake on this edition of the DoDCast, where they hope to preview a full game this time. On this episode they talk about: - The Nationals' inconsistent offense so far in 2018 - Is a trade for J.T. Realmuto realistic for the Nats? - Daniel Murphy's potential return this week - Players to watch out fo...
Jun 12, 2018•48 min
With the Washington Nationals sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays, they moved back into joint-first place in the National League East. Now they'll host the Francisco Giants this weekend, and on the DoDCast, Blake is joined by fellow Brit, Darius Austin. On this episode, they discuss the following: - Adam Eaton's impending return a huge boost - Michael Taylor heating up at the plate finally - Who should we be keeping an eye on for the Giants - Pudge Rodriguez's son plays in D.C. - Preview and predict eac...
Jun 08, 2018•39 min
On this special edition of the DoDCast, we spoke to Washington Nationals and Syracuse Chiefs outfielder, Andrew Stevenson. We talked to him about: His first major league call-up, Davey Martinez's clubhouse vibe, what he worked on with Kevin Long this off-season and whether he prefers Field of Dreams or Major League.
Jun 07, 2018•10 min
After a big series loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Washington Nationals face the Tampa Bay Rays. Ron Juckett joins Blake on the DoDCast to preview the games. On this episode they look at: - Can Max Scherzer win the MVP? - What went right/wrong in the Braves series. - Could the Nationals swing a trade for any Rays players - Look ahead to each matchup - Answer your listener questions
Jun 05, 2018•48 min
It may be early in the season, but this four-game series between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will have a huge say on the NL East. Blake is joined on the DoDCast by Brian Foley to help look ahead to the huge matchup. On this episode they talk about: - What stood out during the sweep of the Baltimore Orioles - Is Juan Soto hear to stay? - How the returning injured players fit in - Are the Braves and Nats going to be neck-and-neck come September - Preview each matchup individual...
May 31, 2018•52 min
It's that time of year again, the beltway series returns for the 2018 season as the Washington Nationals square off with the Baltimore Orioles. Joining us on the DoDCast to look ahead to the series from MASN All-Access is, Bobby Blanco. In this episode, they look at: - Which players stood out in Miami for the Nats - Any clarity on how the roster crunch gonna plays out? - Which players not named Machado do we need to look out for? - Who might be traded, and how soon from the Orioles - Preview/pre...
May 27, 2018•43 min
