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Monday morning Q&A
Answering your questions about the Nationals at the one-quarter mark of the 2026 season
8 hrs ago • Mark Zuckerman
Marlins Pull Away in the 8th
The Nats dropped a second straight winnable game over the weekend in Miami. Mark & Al react to Washington's 5-2 loss in the rubber match of the three…
16 hrs ago • Mark Zuckerman
44:46
Defensive issues stood out again during rough weekend series
The Nationals were charged with five more errors, bringing their MLB-worst total to 39 in 41 games, while losing two of three in Miami
22 hrs ago • Mark Zuckerman
Game 41: Nats at Marlins
Cade Cavalli tries to pitch the Nationals to another road series win in a 12:15 p.m. nationally televised game in Miami
May 10 • Mark Zuckerman
Missed Opportunity to Reach .500
The Nats blew an early four run lead and ultimately lost 8-7 on Saturday afternoon in Miami. Al & Tim point out how this was a particular frustrating…
May 10 • Mark Zuckerman
40:03
Game 40: Nats at Marlins
Richard Lovelady will be on the mound for the first inning, opening for Zack Littell, as the Nationals try to reach the .500 mark
May 9 • Mark Zuckerman
Griffin Spins a Gem in Miami
The Nats edged the Marlins 3-2 on Friday night for their 3rd straight victory. Mark & Al discuss the road win where all of the scoring came in the 1st…
May 9 • Mark Zuckerman
34:09
Game 39: Nats at Marlins
The Nationals open a six-game road trip with a Friday night matchup between left-hander Foster Griffin and top Miami prospect Robby Snelling
May 8 • Mark Zuckerman
Ruiz Homers in Victorious Rubber Match
The Nats beat the Twins 7-5 on Thursday afternoon for their first home series victory of the series. Mark & Al have plenty of praise for Keibert Ruiz…
May 8 • Mark Zuckerman
40:22
Catchers finally break out to lead Nats to first home series win
Keibert Ruiz took what Drew Millas did Wednesday night a step further today, going 3-for-4 with a homer and two doubles against the Twins
May 7 • Mark Zuckerman
Instant Analysis: Nats 7, Twins 5
Behind a career-high five RBI from Keibert Ruiz and some effective relief behind Jake Irvin, the Nationals finally won their first home series of 2026
May 7 • Mark Zuckerman
Game 38: Twins at Nats
Minnesota native Jake Irvin takes the mound this afternoon as the Nationals try to earn their first home series win of the season
May 7 • Mark Zuckerman
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