Best Mark Zuckerman Podcasts (2025)

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Furious Comeback Win Capped by Alonso Throwing Error 31:46

7h ago31:46

31:46

The Nats had their second walk-off win of the weekend as they overcame a six run deficit on Sunday afternoon for a thrilling 8-7 victory over the NL East leading Mets. Riley Adams hit a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 7th to put Washington just one run back. The offense then ncame through with two runs in the 9th and yet again it was CJ Abrams coming…

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Shutout by the Mets 27:40

1d ago27:40

27:40

The Nats were blanked 2-0 by the Mets on Saturday afternoon in D.C. Al & Mark evaluate the wasted opportunity as their solid pitching performance did not get any help from the offense. The bats produced only singles in their seven hits in defeat. (05:45) Jose Tena singled but most importantly had another good day at 3B in the field. Tena has been f…

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Nats Rally for a Walk-off Win 30:46

2d ago30:46

30:46

The Nats came out on top in a seesaw affair as they walked off the Mets 5-4; snapping New York's seven game winning streak. Al & Tim have plenty to recap from the exciting evening in DC, including the Nationals pulling off a triple play for the first time in Navy Yard. (05:45) CJ Abrams scored the winning run in dramatic fashion as he came around a…

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Bats Too Quiet to Complete the Sweep 30:47

3d ago30:47

30:47

The Nats lost 2-1 to the Orioles on Thursday to stymie their attempt at a series sweep. Al & Mark convene to discuss the disappointing offensive performance as they only mustered five hits and one drawn walk. James Wood & Dylan Crews each were 0 for 3 in the defeat. (04:00) CJ Abrams returned from the IL and went 0 for 4 after resuming his leadoff …

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Wood & Bell Go Deep in Narrow Win 31:38

4d ago31:38

31:38

The Nats topped the Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in the past five games. Mark & Al leadoff with James Wood, who immediately hit his 8th homer of the season, tying him for the NL lead. It was the hardest hit homer by a National in Navy Yard in the Statecast Era (2015-present). (07:20) CJ Abrams played all nine innings on Wedne…

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Crews Homers in Parker's Shutout 33:48

5d ago33:48

33:48

Tuesday was a fun one in Navy Yard as the Nats blanked the Orioles 7-0 to open the three game series. Al & Mark heap plenty of praise upon Mitchell Parker, who lasted eight frames for the first time in his career, and retired the final 17 Baltimore hitters he faced. Parker's ERA sits at 1.73 through five starts this season. (12:30) The offense brok…

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Doubleheader Split for a Series Win 30:13

7d ago30:13

30:13

The Nats split their doubleheader on Sunday after winning Game 1 by a score of 3-2 before losing the nightcap 3-1. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al start with the offense, which only mustered four runs in 18 innings of action. Dylan Crews though continued his hot weekend by getting a hit in each game, manufacturing a run in Game 1 and by stealing his 6…

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Crews Homers Twice & Bullpen Barely Hangs on 41:33

8d ago41:33

41:33

The Nats emerged victorious on Saturday in Colorado, but a 12-2 lead turned into a 12-11 escape act. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al run through the dizzying afternoon that saw four Washington homers, a dominant outing by MacKenzie Gore, and the bullpen allowing eight Rockies runs in the bottom of the 7th. (05:30) Dylan Crews had his best game yet in …

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Davey Surprisingly Suspended Prior to Shutout Defeat 28:32

11d ago28:32

28:32

The Nats were dealt a curve ball Thursday morning when they learned shortly before the matinee that Davey Martinez was immediately suspended for one game as a result of Jorge Lopez throwing inside on Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday night (Lopez appealed his three game suspension). Mark (Live from Pittsburgh) & Al discuss how curious of a decision MLB…

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Benches Clear Before Pirates Slam Dooms the Nats 27:40

11d ago27:40

27:40

The Nats lost 6-1 on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Mark (Live from PNC Park) & Al recap the hectic bottom of the 7th that saw the benches & bullpens clear shortly before an Oneil Cruz Grand Slam broke the game open. Jorge Lopez was ejected after throwing inside on Andrew McCutchen and that was presumed to be retaliation for Paul DeJong getting hit…

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Irvin Blanks the Pirates 33:55

12d ago33:55

33:55

The Nats ended their three game skid with dominant pitching in Tuesday night's 3-0 victory in Pittsburgh. Mark (From PNC Park) & Al have plenty of praise for Jake Irvin, who lasted seven frames and only allowed three hits. This was Irvin's 4th outing of the season and by far his best. (07:00) Following a pregame meeting, the bullpen responded with …

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Bullpen Gets Rocked in Pittsburgh 33:57

13d ago33:57

33:57

The Nats dropped their third game in a row as they were routed 10-3 on Monday night in Pittsburgh. Mark (Live from PNC Park) and Al run through the woeful bullpen totals, which is becoming a theme to the season. Colin Poche was the first pitcher to emerge from the 'pen, but allowed a pair of runs to lift his ERA to an eye-popping 16.62. Jackson Rut…

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Marlins Take the Series Rubber Match 18:29

14d ago18:29

18:29

The Nats were routed 11-4 on Sunday afternoon in Miami for their 2nd straight defeat and it was their largest margin of loss so far this season. Al begins with MacKenzie Gore, who's pitching line saw four runs scored off of eight hits in six innings of work. Gore threw 105 pitches, another example of the lefty's pitch inefficiency. (05:40) Jorge Lo…

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Abrams to the IL Before Loss in South Florida 23:00

15d ago23:00

23:00

The Nats did not have effective pitching in their 7-6 loss on Saturday afternoon in Miami. Al recaps the not so pretty totals for Trevor Williams, who allowed six runs off of eight hits, before getting pulled in the bottom of the 5th. Williams so far on the season is sporting a 7.36 ERA. (06:00) The bullpen did not allow a run on Friday night for t…

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Lowe's Go-Ahead Pinch-Hit Double Lifts the Nats in Miami 33:12

16d ago33:12

33:12

The Nats trailed 4-0, but stormed back for a 7-4 victory on Friday night in Miami. Mark & Al have plenty of offensive highlights to address, but begin with an update on CJ Abrams, who exited the game early due to a hip flexor strain. (07:00) The Nats had more extra base hits than they did singles in the win. The most pivotal one was Nathaniel Lowe'…

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Dodgers Snap the Win Streak at 4 31:31

18d ago31:31

31:31

The Nats fell behind right away and lost to the Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon to halt the win streak. Mark & Al begin with Jake Irvin, who had one of odder outings you will ever see. Irvin gave up four runs to the first four batters up, but then retired 18 of the final 21 Dodgers he faced. (12:00) The bullpen unfortunately continued their stre…

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Wood Homers Twice in 4th Straight Win 29:00

19d ago29:00

29:00

The Nats won their 4th straight on Tuesday night as they routed the Dodgers 8-2. James Wood stole the show as he went deep twice and knocked in five runs while serving as the DH. Wood has homered three times in two games after entering series with just one homer. (09:45) Keibert Ruiz had a pair of hits while slotted at 3rd in the lineup. Ruiz has a…

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Finnegan Notches the Save for the 3rd Straight Day 37:52

20d ago37:52

37:52

The Nats have now won three in a row after defeating the defending World Series champion Dodgers 6-4 on Monday night in Navy Yard. Mark & Al discuss MacKenzie Gore's solid outing where he only allowed a pair of runs in six innings of work. Those two LA runs came off of a Shohei Ohtani 2-run HR, part of his evening where he was a double shy from the…

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Nats Beat Burnes to Take the Series 22:19

21d ago22:19

22:19

The Nats won the series rubber match 5-4 on Sunday afternoon against the Diamondbacks. Al credits Washington's offense for getting to Arizona ace Corbin Burnes, who only lasted five innings. The bats came out early as they put up four runs in the opening three innings. (06:00) Paul DeJong had a pair of hits and drove in as many runs. DeJong was slo…

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Nats Hold Off Arizona 33:15

22d ago33:15

33:15

The Nats halted their four game skid with a 4-3 victory on Saturday afternoon over Arizona. Al & Mark have plenty of praise for Mitchell Parker, who has started both games that the Nationals have won this season. Parker cleanly fielded a tough comebacker at the end of his outing, notable because of how poorly he fielded his position last season. (1…

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Another Nats Loss Despite 3 Homers 37:14

23d ago37:14

37:14

The Nats slow start continued in a 6-4 loss on Friday night against visiting Arizona despite scoring three runs in the bottom of the 1st. Mark & Al open the episode by breaking down Jake Irvin's start that only lasted five frames. Irvin allowed seven hits and four runs on just 86 pitches while being unable to early hold onto the early lead. (10:30)…

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Swept in Canada 43:11

25d ago43:11

43:11

The Nats were swept in Toronto and dropped the finale 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Mark & Al start with the top of the 9th where a late Nationals rally was stymied by pinch- runner Jacob Young getting thrown out trying to steal 2nd base. (11:20) Dylan Crews hit 9th on Wednesday and Amed Rosario was slotted 2nd. Crews continued his awful offensive st…

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Williams Allows 10 Hits in Toronto Loss 34:40

26d ago34:40

34:40

The Nats fell 5-3 in Toronto on Tuesday night to drop to 1-4 on the season. Mark (Live from Canada) & Al begin with the bad pitching luck for starter Trevor Williams & flame throwing reliever Jose A. Ferrer. They both were victims to instances such as infield hits and defensive miscues behind them. Hear what franchise record Williams is quietly thr…

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Soroka Departs Early in Defeat + AAA Update 38:39

27d ago38:39

38:39

The Nats lost their first road game of the season 5-2 in Toronto. Michael Soroka struggled in his franchise debut and ended on a sour note as he departed early due to an injury. The prognosis afterwards was not serious and has been classified as a right biceps cramp. (10:50) If the news on Soroka ends up being worse than initially expected, who tak…

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Parker & a Pair of HRs Power the Win 32:01

28d ago32:01

32:01

The Nats earned their first victory of the season on Sunday as they defeated the Phillies 5-1. Mark & Al have plenty of positives to run through and begin with Mitchell Parker, who continued the good starting pitching to begin the Washington season. Parker pitched into the 7th and didnt allow any runs. (10:00) The two Nationals homers on Sunday cam…

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Bullpen Gets Clobbered 40:36

29d ago40:36

40:36

The Nats were easily beaten by the Phillies 11-6 on Saturday afternoon in Navy Yard. Mark & Al spend plenty of time on the bullpen, which has performed poorly in both games so far this season. Jake Irvin departed a tied game after five innings and four relievers combined to give up nine runs following his exit. The 'pen is not only giving up a bunc…

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Gore Strikes Out 13 but Bullpen Falters on Opening Day 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

The Nats bullpen let them down on their way to a season opening 7-3 loss in extra innings vs. the visiting Phillies. Mark & Al start with a major positive for Washington as MacKenzie Gore set a franchise Opening Day record with 13 strikeouts. Gore was fantastic as he did not issue any walks and only gave up one hit. (10:30) Keibert Ruiz homered off…

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2025 Season Preview 57:21

1M ago57:21

57:21

The Nationals season begins on Thursday March 27th at 4:05PM vs. the visiting Phillies. Mark & Al get you set for the 21st season of Washington Nationals baseball. (00:00) Nats moved to town 20 years ago (10:00) Minor league prospects to monitor: Robert Hassell III & Brady House (14:10) Brad Lord surprisingly contending for a bullpen spot (17:45) N…

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5th Starter Still Undecided 41:56

2M ago41:56

41:56

Spring Training is currently in its "Dog Days" phase as Opening Day in Navy Yard is two weeks away. Al & Mark open with a quick update on CJ Abrams, who exited Wednesday's game early due to cramping in both quads, but is expected in Thursday's lineup. (05:00) All signs pointing towards MacKenzie Gore to start on Opening Day vs. the Phillies. (12:30…

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Early Look At the Top of the Lineup 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

March has arrived and Opening Day is just a few weeks away. Mark & Al focus on key parts of the roster in the lead to March 27th vs. the Phillies. Jacob Young is an odd spot in 2025 as even though he came within an eyelash of winning the Gold Glove last season, the crowded outfield depth is making it so that he has to prove himself again that he is…

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EMERGENCY POD: MASN Dispute Suddenly Resolved 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

The Nats and Orioles stunned the Baseball world on Monday morning by suddenly announcing that the never ending argument over MASN argument has been figured out. The Nationals now finally have autonomy over their broadcast rights and come 2026 they are a free agent on the airwaves. Al & Tim dive into what this means for the future of the franchise, …

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Kyle Finnegan Back + Robert Hassell III Discussion 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

(23:45) Robert Hassell III homered this week and has stood out so far in Grapefruit League play. Hassell was one of the highly touted prospects that was part of the Juan Soto trade, but has dealt with injuries and has yet to make it the Majors. Where does he fit into the crowded outfield? (33:30) Mark's shares his observations from the team first f…

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Veteran 3B Option Added + Talking $$$ 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Grapefruit League play has yet to start, but the Nats have been down in West Palm Beach for over a week. Mark (Live from Florida) & Al begin with the recent signing of veteran infielder Paul DeJong, who might end up being the team's Opening Day 3B. DeJong hit 24 homers last season while playing for both the White Sox & Royals. (14:00) Washington ad…

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Pitchers, Catchers, and CJ Abrams Report to Camp 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

The Nationals opened up camp this week in Florida as Davey Martinez begins his 8th season at the helm. Mark (Live from West Palm) & Al open with how 2025 might have elevated pressure for Martinez compared to recent seasons. (05:40) CJ Abrams reported early to camp after his 2024 ended on a very sour note. Abrams was demoted to AAA the final week of…

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#59 Ben Goldfarb - Conservation Journalist + Author 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Ben Goldfab is an independent conservation journalist. He’s the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Ben’s writing …

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#58 Alison Fox - CEO of American Prairie 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Alison Fox is the CEO of American Prairie, a nonprofit working for the restoration of 3.5 million acres of prairie in Montana and has led the organization since February 2018. She holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a B.A. in history from Dartmouth College. She's a member of the big Sky chapter of the You…

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Josh Bell's Return Among the Recent Moves 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

Al & Mark convene during the early January snow storm to discuss the roster moves that were made in late December. The Nationals recently acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowe from Texas in exchange for Robert Garcia and also signed Josh Bell. Will there be more moves to address offense for the 2025 season? Bell was previously with Washington and was part of …

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#57 Seth Zuckerman - Author + Northwest Natural Resource Group 59:53

4M ago59:53

59:53

Seth is co-author of A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry and Executive Director of Northwest Natural Resource Group or NNRG. Seth has spent the last 25 years as a practitioner in West Coast forests and watersheds, and as a writer, telling the stories of people’s relationships with the rest of the natural worl…

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#56 David Moskowitz - Wildlife Photographer + Tracker 1:01:44

4M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

David Moskowitz works in the fields of photography, wildlife biology and education. He is the photographer and author of three books: Caribou Rainforest, Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest and Wolves in the Land of Salmon, co-author and photographer of Peterson’s Field Guide to North American Bird Nests and photographer of Big River: Resilience and …

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Nats Win the #1 Overall Pick During A Quiet Winter 52:11

5M ago52:11

52:11

The MLB Winter Meetings just wrapped up in Texas and the Nationals have not yet made an offseason splash. Mark & Al begin with the pleasant surprise that Washington won the lottery and will have the top pick in next summer's Draft. (05:30) Mike Rizzo said on TV that it is time "hit the gas" despite the team not signing anyone thus far. Is it too ea…

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#55 Renee Erickson - Chef, Restauranteur + Artist 1:20:04

5M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Renee Erickson is a James Beard award-winning chef, author, and co-owner of multiple properties in Seattle, Washington: The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Whale Wins, Barnacle, Boat Bar, Bateau, Lioness, Deep Dive, Willmott's Ghost, Westward, and several General Porpoise Doughnuts and Coffee locations. As a Seattle native (well, Woodinville to be ex…

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#54 Julie Paama-Pengelly - Ta Moko Artist, Commentator + Curator 1:18:25

5M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Julie Paama-Pengelly is a Māori tā moko artist, painter, commentator, & curator and is a veteran in the revitalization of taa moko Maaori tattooing. Her studio in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand mixes contemporary and traditional designs and cultivates artists from all walks of life. With expansive teaching experience, her art practice ranges from the…

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#53 Howard Wood - COAST, Community of Arran Seabed Trust 57:22

6M ago57:22

57:22

Howard Wood was born in 1954 and has lived on the Isle of Arran since the age of 14 and he's been diving the seas around Arran Island Scotland since 1973. In 1995, he and fellow diver Don MacNeish set up the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST). Since 2003, Howard has spent the majority of his time volunteering with COAST. He has an extensive kn…

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Juan Soto is Now a Free Agent 47:29

6M ago47:29

47:29

The World Series is now behind us and Juan Soto's Free Agency has arrived. Mark & Al begin with a nod to Nationals October legend Daniel Hudson, who announced his retirement shortly after the Dodgers won the title, Hudson was warming up in the bullpen when Walker Buehler closed out Game 5. (05:00) Will the Nats be active on the Free Agency market f…

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#52 Dr. Jason Ransom - Grizzly Repopulation in the North Cascades 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Dr. Jason Ransom is the wildlife program supervisor with the North Cascades National Park Service and adjunct professor at Washington State University School of the environment. He has a PhD and MSC in ecology from Colorado State University, and has traveled the world working with large carnivores. In this episode, we discuss feeling the edge of be…

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Season Ends With a Loss 40:15

7M ago40:15

40:15

The Nats lost 6-3 on Sunday afternoon to the Phillies to finish the season at 71-91 overall. Mark & Al bridge the end of 2024 to the outlook of the 2025 season. (16:10) Dylan Crews closed out his season on a high note with a triple, two singles, and a stolen base. Crews ended up with 119 Big League at-bats after getting called up in late August. (1…

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Gore & Wood Lead the Way Over Philly 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

The Nats topped the Phillies 6-3 on Saturday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd for their 71st victory; tying last year's total. Mark & Al recap MacKenzie Gore's stellar final outing of the season where he tossed six shutout frames. Gore's season ends with a 3.90 ERA, a stark improvement from where he began September (4.45). It is the best end o…

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Stone Garrett Immediately Homers in Easy Win 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

The Nats clubbed the Phillies 9-1 on Friday night to end their four game skid. Mark & Al recap Stone Garrett's "too good to be true" evening as he fell a triple shy of the cycle in his first Big League game since August of last season. Garrett broke his leg last year and spent the bulk of this season with AAA-Rochester. (13:30) Trevor Williams toss…

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Corbin's Final Start 23:54

7M ago23:54

23:54

The Nats were swept on Thursday afternoon by the Royals in a 7-4 loss. Al hosts solo to send off Patrick Corbin after his final start in a Washington uniform. Corbin gave up four runs, but did retire the final 10 batters he faced before Davey Martinez lifted him in the top of the 6th. The crowd applauded and Corbin tipped his cap back as a way to w…

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Shutout for the 18th Time 34:04

7M ago34:04

34:04

For the third straight game the Nationals couldn't plate a run in their 3-0 loss to Kansas City on Wednesday night. Mark & Al dive into the continuing offensive ineptitude as the team is now 8-14 in September. (07:00) The lack of runs leads to re-visiting the conversation about the decision in August to bring back the entire coaching staff in 2025.…

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