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 dow…

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, Britta…

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 a…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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 …

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 Scherz…

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 fo…

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 t…

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…

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 followin…

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 discus…

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 tal…

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…

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 o…

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 th…

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…

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: - W…

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 …

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 ne…

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 seri…

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…

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…

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' inconsisten…

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 Tayl…

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.…

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 matchu…

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…

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 cr…

On this special edition of the DoDCast, we're joined by Nats prospect and current Potomac National, Wil Crowe. Site Expert Blake Finney spoke to Crowe before his start against the Salem-Winston Dash. He's off to a fast start with the P-Nats, owning a 5-0 record and 2.89 ERA. He'll look to establish himself within the Nationals organization in his f…

Although it's already the end of May, this weekend will provide the Washington Nationals with their first series against the Miami Marlins. To help us look ahead to the series on our DoDCast is Marlin Maniac Site Expert, Kevin Kraczkowski. On this episode they cover: - Recap the Nats and Marlins last series - Which of the Marlins young stars should…

After a bleak weekend, the Washington Nationals play host to the San Diego Padres. Blake is joined on the DoDCast by Tim Ryder to look ahead to the series. On this episode they cover: - The Padres recent surge on offense - Could any of the Padres relievers be a fit for the Nationals - Which young players to watch out for - Preview each matchup indi…

The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees could only manage five and a half innings in their scheduled two-game set. Now more rested than they expected to be, they face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joining Blake on the DoDCast to look ahead to this series is Jacob Rudner from Dodgers Way. On this episode, we discuss the following: - Where are the N…

After winning six of seven on their latest road-trip, the Washington Nationals are heading back to Nats Park. And waiting there to greet them there are the New York Yankees. We invite former Site Expert Ricky Keeler back to preview what has been dubbed a potential "world series preview". On this episode, we give the series the hype it deserves by c…

The Washington Nationals are rolling with their third series win in a row over the San Diego Padres. Next up, however, is the best team in the National League. The Arizona Diamondbacks. District on Deck contributor Ross Shinberg joins Blake on this episode as they preview: Can the Nationals keep up their momentum from the Padres series? - How conce…

The Washington Nationals are rolling right now, pulling themselves back into the division race. Now they head out west again, looking to continue their run as they face the San Diego Padres. Joining Blake for this edition of the DoDCast is fellow District on Deck writer, Brian Foley. They'll cover: What's making the Nationals tick right now?Will Br…

The Washington Nationals season appears to be back on course after a series victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Next up is the surprising Philadelphia Phillies for the first time this season. After his California escape, Blake returns this week, and is joined by Site Expert from That Ball's Outta Here, John Town. They take a look at: Recapping eac…

Guest host Ron Juckett is joined by Arizona Diamondbacks expert Chris Lacey to talk about this weekend's series between the Washington Nationals and the visitors from the desert. We welcome back our old friend Chris to the show for these topics: --The Nats road trip --Slumping bats and injuries -How the D'backs lead the NL West --Pitching matchups …

Guest host Ron Juckett is joined by fellow DoD Contributor Ross Shinberg roughly after ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. We will dicuss: --The weekend in Los Angeles --How to fix the bullpen --What to watch for in San Francisco --Your questions Join us for a fun chat on the DoDCast after the game or on iTunes during your commute in the morning…

With a key series against the New York Mets in the books, the Washington Nationals turn their attention to a west coast trip. First off, they face Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joining Blake this week is Site Expert Ron Juckett as we look at: Recap the Nationals key series against the MetsWhy are the Dodgers slumping so far this seas…

On this edition of the DoDCast, we look ahead to the Washington Nationals' key series against the New York Mets in Queens. Joining Blake this week is former District on Deck Site Expert, Ricky Keeler. Recap the Nationals and Mets last seriesWhat's going to keep the Mets in the hunt till the very endPick out some players to watch from both sidesPrev…

On this week's DoDCast our guest is Kevin Henry from Rox Pile, as the Colorado Rockies round off the Washington Nationals homestand with a four game series. Ian Desmond's long overdue homecoming. How's he performing so far. Who do we need to look out for on the Rockies roster We give our picks and thoughts on all four games Recapping the Braves ser…

On this week's DoDCast, host Blake Finney is joined by Tomahawk Take contributor, Fred Owens. Looking back at how the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have done so far this season.Pick out some players to watch for. Spoiler alert, this may include Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper.Preview each game individually, offering up our predictionsAnd…

On this special edition of the DoDCast, we're joined by Karl Ravech, host of ESPN's Baseball Tonight. Site Expert Drew Douglas interviewed Ravech ahead of the Washington Nationals game with the New York Mets on Sunday Night Baseball. He talks about picking the Nationals to go to the World Series, Bryce Harper, Mike Rizzo and Stephen Strasburg's mem…

New York Bobcats are in town on Saturday and Sunday. Tomorrow begins with 7pm Pregame and then 7:30pm Faceoff. Game two on Sunday, 11am Pregame and then 11:30am Faceoff.Av David E. Stearns

UPDATE: The Player's Spotlight is up! Check out the page: Player's Spotlight I do apologize everyone for the delay on the "Player Spotlight" videos. I'm currently recovering from surgery, but the clips will be online soon! Next games are against the New York Bobcats on Saturday February 4th at 7:30pm and Sunday February 5th at 11:30am with live pla…

Post-weekend wrap-up with David Stearns and Brian Schrembs as the Jr. Nats fall twice to the Boston Bulldogs.Av David E. Stearns

Post-weekend with Coach DiPalma.Av David E. Stearns

Michael Amelio talks about his first period play and his team's 1-0 lead.Av David E. Stearns