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Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire

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.

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#1018
Yesterday · 42 min
13 Walks Issued in a Shutout Loss
The Nats four-game win streak was halted by the visiting Phillies on Wednesday night. Al & Mark recap the 3-0 loss; which was low lighted by the bullpen issuing a staggering 13 walks in the defeat. (04:00) Jared Simpson opened the game, but only recorded one out while walking four Phillies. Simpson has combined to issue seven walks in his past two outings. (12:00) Luis Perales had a wild boxscore as he tossed two scoreless innings, but in rather adventurous fashion. Perales issued five walks
#1017
Wednesday · 31 min
Lile's 3-Run Blast Extends the Winning Streak
The Nats win streak extended to four-games with another comeback victory on Tuesday night. Mark & Al dig into the 6-3 victory over the visiting Phillies, who are now five and a half games behind Atlanta in the NL East standings. (03:00) A quick message from Tim about supporting the podcast. (06:00) Daylen Lile did not get the start, but changed the game with his pinch-hit opportunity in the bottom of the 7th. Blake Butera loaded up a right-handed heavy lineup against Philadelphia ace Jonatha
#1016
Monday · 28 min
8th Inning Rally Sweeps the Angels
The Nationals rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the bottom 8th to prevail with a 6-5 win over the Angels on Sunday afternoon. Mark & Al discuss Washington sweeping the worst team in the AL during the weekend series in Navy Yard. (06:00) Daylen Lile began the four-run 8th with a RBI triple and it ended with a Dylan Crews RBI single for a 6-4 lead. (11:30) James Wood did not run hard when thrown out at home in the 1st. Ryan Zimmerman called him out on the broadcast and Wood apologized after the g
#1015
Sunday · 39 min
Nats Battle Back to Walk it off in the 10th
The Nats blew a late 4-run lead but ultimately emerged victorious on Saturday afternoon over the Angels. Al & Tim examine the 6-5 walk-off victory after Harry Ford's comebacker was not fielded cleanly in the 10th and that brought across CJ Abrams for the winning run. (07:00) Andrew Alvarez struck out eight Angels in seven innings of work; while allowing only one hit. Alvarez seems to be on the path towards locking up a rotation spot for next season. Alvarez is an organizational success story
#1014
Saturday · 37 min
Cavalli Whiffs 9 Angels in Comeback Win
The Nats snapped their seven game losing streak on Friday night as they rallied past the Angels 4-3 in Navy Yard. Before Al & Mark dig into the dramatic bottom of the 8th, they address a significant shake up in the team's medical personnel. (04:00) Mark reported prior to the game that the team parted ways with Harvey Sharman, the franchise's executive director of medical services. Sharman has been with the organization since 2016 and he came over from Leeds United Football Club in Europe. (
#1013
September 10 · 37 min
A Winless Trip to California
The Nats were swept by the Padres on Wednesday for their 7th straight loss. Mark (From San Diego) & Al jump right into the reality that is an 0-6 road trip in Southern California after falling 9-2 in the Petco Park matinee. Adding extra insult to injury, Maryland native Jackson Merrill drove in six runs in the midst of his two homer effort. (05:30) Blake Butera was ejected in the bottom of the 3rd when the Padres took a 3-2 lead. (11:00) Jackson Kent only lasted four innings as he allowed f
#1012
September 9 · 39 min
Record-Setting 38th Blown Save
The Nats bullpen set a dubious MLB record in Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Padres. Mark (From San Diego) & Al examine the bullpen implosion that occurred in the bottom of the 8th as Washington fumbled away their 3-run lead. This was the 3rd blown save of the five game winless road trip in Southern California and their 38th of the season. That sets a record for blown saves; surpassing the 37 blown saves committed by the 2024 White Sox (stat began in 1988**). (08:00) Riley Cornelio threw thr
#1011
September 8 · 32 min
Crews Homers in San Diego Loss
The Nats are now 0-4 on their West Coast road trip as they lost 3-2 on Labor Day afternoon in San Diego. Mark (From Petco Park) & Al convene after Washington lost for the 19th time in the past 21 road games. The assignment was a tough one as first pitch was at 2pm PT on Monday afternoon despite not finishing their series in LA until 10pm PT on Sunday night. (06:00) Dylan Crews hit his 11th homer of the season to cut the deficit to one run in the top of the 6th. Crews also had an outfield assi
#1010
September 7 · 29 min
Record-Tying 37th Blown Save
The Nats yet again coughed up a late lead as the tied the 2024 White Sox for the most blown saves in a season. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim recap the 7-5 loss in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Washington led 5-4 until Mookie Betts' 3-run HR in the bottom of the 8th off of Will Dion. (05:00) Orlando Ribalta was unavailable out of the 'pen due to right forearm tightness. Ribalta felt discomfort less than an hour before the game and he will get a MRI on Tuesday in San Diego. (09:00) Dion st
#1009
September 6 · 35 min
Blown Save #36
The Nats fell 6-5 on Saturday night in L.A. for their 17th road loss in their past 19 games. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim begin with another failed top of the 9th rally by Washington. CJ Abrams ultimately struck out with two runners on base to end the game. (05:10) Clayton Beeter gave up a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 7th to Tommy Edman, the 36th blown save for the franchise this season. The Nationals pitching staff somehow leads MLB in both walks and homers allowed. (12:00) Cade C
#1008
September 5 · 25 min
Comeback Falls Short in the 9th
The Nats lost to the Dodgers 5-3 on Friday night to begin their six game road trip. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Al open with the Nationals 9th inning comeback where they almost overcame a five run deficit. James Wood's RBI double brought to the tying run to the plate, but Andres Chaparro then flew out to end the affair. (07:00) Nasim Nunez had an active evening and some of it was not very good. Nunez stole his 45th base of the season, but then was thrown out at 3rd with Wood up to bat as he o
#1007
September 3 · 37 min
Wood Returns in Shutout Loss
The Nats were blanked 9-0 on Wednesday by the visiting Braves. Al & Tim examine the defeat where Washington only mustered two hits and didn't get their first one until the bottom of the 6th. This concludes a brutal stretch of 16 straight games without an off-day. (05:00) James Wood returned from the IL and his 6th inning single was one of the team's two hits. Wood has 30 home runs with 20 games remaining and last season he finished with 31 homers. (08:00) The other hit came form YoYo Moral
#1006
September 2 · 38 min
YoYo Homers in Winning Debut
The Nats beat the Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night to open a two game series in Navy Yard. Al & Mark note how the team has won five of its past six games and their 67th victory of the season surpasses last season's total. Can they go 13-8 down the stretch to reach the 80-win plateau? (11:00) Yohandy "YoYo" Morales was a triple shy of the cycle in his MLB debut. His first MLB hit was a homer and he came very close to hitting a 2nd one, but it hit off the top of the wall. Morales was drafted in the
#1005
September 1 · 42 min
Lile's Red-Hot Surge Continues in Win
The Nats beat Miami 6-3 on Monday night for their fourth win in their past five games. Mark & Al start with noting the roughly 10K in announced attendance, which was one of the lowest in stadium history. (06:00) Daylen Lile homered twice on the same day that he was named NL Player of the Week. Lile's OPS has now escalated to .752, which is 61 points higher than it was a few weeks ago. (10:00) Brady House had two hits in the victory as he is getting more and more opportunities to face right
#1004
August 31 · 37 min
Another 9th Inning Bullpen Implosion
The Nats led Miami 2-0 entering the top of the 9th on Sunday, but then the bullpen feel flat on its face. Mark & Al hold a lengthy discussion about the 'pen as it blew its 37th save of the season in the 6-2 defeat. This team amazingly has blown more saves (37) than they have converted saves (35) this season. (05:00) The litany of mistakes included not backing up an errant throw and allowing a way too easy steal of home. (10:00) Max Kranik began the frame, but it was Tom Cosgrove had the nigh
#1003
August 30 · 32 min
Crews' RBI Single Walks It Off in the 10th
The Nats earned their first walk-off win of the season in Saturday afternoon's 5-4 win over Miami in extras. Al begins with the hero Dylan Crews, who's single brought in Nasim Nunez in order to preserve the victory in the bottom of the 10th. Crews had an impactful day as his swinging bunt resulted in a pair of runs coming across after a Miami throwing error in the 3rd. (10:00) Despite the win; the offense was retired for 21 consecutive hitters until the 10th inning. (12:30) CJ Abrams was at
#1002
August 29 · 38 min
House Hits a Moonshot in Kent's Gem
The Nats took care of the Marlins 9-2 on Friday evening in D.C. Mark & Al dig into Jackson Kent's impressive seven inning performance in just his 4th career Big League start. Kent ran into trouble in the top of the 7th, but convinced Pitching Coach Simon Matthews to let him wriggle out of it himself. Kent allowed just one run while striking out three Marlins on 106 pitches. (09:00) This outing came just five days after Kent lost in Miami on Sunday. Kent was lifted in the 5th inning and allow
#1001
August 28 · 30 min
Lile & Ruiz Homer in Comfy Win
The Nats salvaged a series split with Colorado on Thursday afternoon after a 7-1 triumph. Al & Mark note that there was a clear sense of extra hustle just one day after Blake Butera called out the team for a lack of effort. (08:00) Daylen Lile kept up his hot week with three hits, including a homer. Lile has shot up his OPS recently as it now at .724. (11:00) Jacob Young impressed with an extra effort double, single, and a pair of stolen bases. Young's OPS is at .713, much higher than last
#1000
August 27 · 38 min
Butera Calls Out Effort After Rout
The Nats were trounced 13-1 on Wednesday night by visiting Colorado. Before diving into the rout, Mark & Al briefly revel in the 1,000th edition of this podcast. (07:30) Blake Butera called out his team's lack of effort after the loss. (10:00) Andres Chaparro got a rare start at 3B and homered in the bottom of the 2nd. However, Chaparro did not hustle on a double by Jose Tena with two outs in the 4th and this was something that Butera pointed out afterwards. (18:00) CJ Abrams originally
#999
August 26 · 40 min
Abrams at DH Again in Loss
The Nats lost to the Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night in Navy Yard. Al & Mark note that the team's complete inability to mount a late inning comeback as they are an astonishing 1-55 when they are trailing after the 7th inning. (09:00) Daylen Lile slugged his 17th homer to account for the lone run. Lile's OPS is now up to .715 as he tries to approach last year's total of .845. (14:00) CJ Abrams DHed again on Tuesday night as it has been almost two weeks since the announcement was made that he wi

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