District 34

Starting with Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals have selected 10 hurlers in the first round over the last decade. Bobby and Amy break down the process of picking pitchers. Plus, notes on the Nats signing Sam Clay and moving their Triple-A affiliate to Rochester, N.Y.

Did the universal DH help the Nats? How did they fare with an automatic runner starting extra innings? Bobby and Amy decide whether 2020 rules should stay or go.

Juan Soto produced historic offensive numbers, but was not a finalist for NL MVP. Was Soto snubbed? Bobby and Amy discuss.

We had breaking news during this week's podcast: The Nationals declined four contract options and announced the coaching staff as we recorded this episode with instant reactions. Then, before we turn to 2021, Bobby and Amy look back at the last decade for the Nats and how they’ve stayed consistently competitive. Plus, assistant GM Johnny DiPuglia discusses his scouting of Juan Soto and Victor Robles (40:15).

Michael A. Taylor had a flair for the dramatic with the Nats. Bobby and Amy look back at his time in D.C. and discuss other potential free agent departures. Plus, hear from new pitching coach Jim Hickey.

Davey Martinez has already made some tough decisions to start the offseason. Bobby and Amy break down Davey’s coaching changes and his first three years with the Nats. Plus, Byron Kerr recalls his conversation with Paul Menhart after the pitching coach was let go from the Nationals (34:40).

Juan Soto deserves top marks, but does he get NL MVP consideration? Who else graded high at season’s end? Bobby and Amy start the offseason by grading the Nats’ regular season and picking MLB postseason brackets.

The 2020 season didn’t go according to plan for the Nationals. But there were still narratives worth following. Bobby Blanco and Amy Jennings look back at this season’s feel-good stories. Plus, Alex Chappell joins the show to give her perspective on this Nats season (30:15).

Trea Turner chasing a batting title, Juan Soto could lead MLB in on-base percentage, slugging and OPS, and Max Scherzer staring down 100 strikeouts. With 13 games left, the Nats have a lot on the line. Bobby and Amy give you the top storylines for the the last 10 days of the 2020 season.

Mike Rizzo is already looking to extend a few Nationals after signing his own contract extension. Bobby and Amy discuss Rizzo’s work in D.C. and what more needs to be done. Plus, Dan Kolko joins the show to talk about Rizzo's deal, Trea Turner, Ryan Zimmerman and more (40:45)!

The Nationals don’t make any moves in a season that continues to slip away. Bobby and Amy discuss an uneventful trade deadline and how the Nats finish out the season with Byron Kerr (27:25).

This will be the strangest trade deadline baseball has ever seen. Bobby and Amy hear from Mike Rizzo (4:06) and Mark Zuckerman (29:20), then discuss this year's challenges and which players the Nats could target.

The Nationals are in last place in the NL East. But the postseason isn’t that far out of reach. Bobby and Byron Kerr play with some playoff percentages in a District 34 reunion.

The Nationals have won 12 straight as the “road” team since Game 2 of the 2019 NLDS. Bobby and Amy discuss how the Nats have made themselves at home away from home. Plus, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post joins the show from New York to detail what it's like to travel during the season (29:38).

The first two weeks have been good, bad and ugly for the Nationals. Bobby and Amy take a look at what’s gone right and wrong. Plus, F.P. Santangelo celebrates the 25th anniversary of his MLB debut (26:47)

For the 100th episode, Bobby welcomes Amy Jennings as the new co-host of the MASN All Access Podcast, as they try to keep calm and remain positive about the 2020 season. Then, Mark Zuckerman joins the show to break down how the Nats will work to keep playing (39:45).

Who’s ready for a 60-game sprint?! Max Scherzer (1:31) and Sean Doolittle (4:15) say the champs are prepared to open the 2020 season Thursday night against the Yankees. Plus, Bobby Blanco and Mark Zuckerman (5:16) make some wild predictions before Opening Day (30:37).

Opening day is eight days away and the Nats roster is taking shape. Hear from Daniel Hudson (1:23), Carter Kieboom (3:55) and Austin Voth (5:51) as they prepare for the season. Plus, MLB.com’s Jessica Camerato joins Bobby to answer some final summer camp questions (7:35). Brought to you by Marymount University. Visit MarymountSaints.com to learn more about our student athletes and programs today. (ad)

The Nats had to cancel their Monday workouts, with Sean Doolittle (1:30) and Mike Rizzo (4:45) not too happy about MLB’s testing process. Bobby Blanco and Byron Kerr give you an inside look at summer camp. (8:00) Brought to you by Marymount University. Visit MarymountSaints.com to learn more about our student athletes and programs today. (ad)

There are varying views about baseball’s return. Mark Zuckerman shares his thoughts (1:20) and F.P. Santangelo provides a player’s perspective (26:55) with Bobby Blanco as the MLB season gets ready to restart. Brought to you by Marymount University. Visit MarymountSaints.com to learn more about our student athletes and programs today. (ad)