
District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast
The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They’re looking for a “Curly W” each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.
Checking in on the World Series
The District Territory crew recaps the first two games of the World Series and looks ahead to the bullpen and offensive matchups that could define this series. Also, a brief chat about the potential for the automated check-swing system. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: seatgeek.…
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The best baseball movies, explained to someone who hasn't seen them
The District Territory crew talks about the top baseball movies ahead of the World Series. Well, talk may be a stretch. One host has seen them, and the other... has not. Talking through Moneyball, Rookie of the Year, A League of Their Own and The Sandlot, among other classics. To get your new wire…
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Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season
The Nationals will need to make some external adds to the bullpen in free agency, but the hot stove won't be the only way their bullpen could get better. The District Territory crew talks through the internal options for Washington, including big-league returns Erik Tolman, Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ri…
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The Nationals have almost nothing on the books. What could it look like if they spend?
The Washington Nationals will enter this winter with approximately $57.3 million on their books, almost $25 million less than any other major-league team. There should, then, be savvy moves available to augment last year’s 77-85 roster. Otherwise, the Nationals would enter 2027 with a conspicuously…
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Starters the Nationals should target this winter
The District Territory crew talks about their ideal starting pitching fits this winter for a national rotation that could use some dependability and certainty, including guys like Max Scherzer, Shota Imanaga, Robbie Ray, Clay Holmes, Matthew Boyd, Kris Bubic and others. The Nationals should have qu…
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The biggest takeaways for each team advancing in October
The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have punched their tickets to the Championship Series. The District Territory crew breaks down what stood out from each of their Division Series victories. Will the Rays start to unleash more weapons from their bullpen? Should the Dodge…
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The arbitration and 40-man decisions that will shape the Nats offseason
The District Territory crew talks about the 40-man and arbitrations decisions ahead, putting up a green or red light on the players who have reached at least three years of service time. This includes decisions and discussions about Josiah Gray, CJ Abrams, Richard Lovelady, Jake Bird, Jake Irvin, K…
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5 Nationals who need to be sent to Triple-A or off the roster
The District Territory crew talks through the Nationals' roster bubble, which includes players like Jose Tena, Nasim Nuñez, Jorbit Vivas, Clayton Beeter and several other bullpen arms, and discusses which ones should either be cut from the organization or be sent to Triple A at the start of next se…
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5 players who must be back for the Nationals next year
The Washington Nationals have a slew of interesting roster decisions ahead of next season. Among the players who are on the margins and should be brought back: Andrew Alvarez, Andres Chaparro, Yovanny Cruz, Brady House and Riley Cornelio. Listen to District Territory for a breakdown of the roster c…
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What the Nationals can learn from the best teams in baseball
On the latest episode of District Territory, we discuss how the Washington Nationals can relate to the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves -- or, more specifically, where those teams are far ahead and where the Nationals can catch up. The Nats seem far away, in some senses, bu…
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