Erik Tolman: The Bullpen's Lead Contender

Internal Options for Closer Role

Orlando Robalta: A Reliable Bridge Man

Mid-Tier Bullpen Prospects

The Volatility of Relief Pitching

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 Ribalta and Josiah Gray, as well as some prospects to get excited about like Jarlin Susana, Ben Grable and Joe Glassey. Do these names strike you as late-inning relievers or future bullpen arms? Let us know in the comments.

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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 Ribalta and Josiah Gray, as well as some prospects to get excited about like Jarlin Susana, Ben Grable and Joe Glassey. Do these names strike you as late-inning relievers or future bullpen arms? Let us know in the comments.
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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.

The Athletic&rsquo;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&rsquo;re looking for a &ldquo;Curly W&rdquo; each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

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District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season

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Brewers' Bullpen Dominance

Rays' Uncharacteristic Mistakes

Controversial Calls and Replay Reviews

Game 2: Rays' Early Lead, Brewers' Comeback

Check Swing Controversy

Game 3 Preview: Gasser vs Peralta

The Viral Brewers Song

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.

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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.
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Checking in on the World Series

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Moneyball: A Baseball Classic

A League of Their Own: A True Story of APBL

The Sandlot: A Nostalgic Baseball Tale

Mr. 3000: A Hilarious Hit-Counting Adventure

Major League: Laugh-Out-Loud Baseball Comedy

42: Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier

The Benchwarmers: Misfit Baseball Heroes

Rookie of the Year: A Kid's Dream Come True

Bull Durham: Baseball Wisdom from the Diamond

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.

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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.
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The best baseball movies, explained to someone who hasn't seen them

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Nationals' Low Payroll and Offseason Spending

Exploring Lighter Spending Scenario

Mid-Range Spending in Scenario 2

The Most Ambitious Spending Scenario

Daylen Lile GG Finalist & Offseason Goals

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 paltry payroll, have fans yell at the Lerners, and run it back with a bullpen that just set the single-season record for blown saves. We talk through the budgetary scenarios that could be available and the players available in those buckets.

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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&rsquo;s 77-85 roster. Otherwise, the Nationals would enter 2027 with a conspicuously paltry payroll, have fans yell at the Lerners, and run it back with a bullpen that just set the single-season record for blown saves. We talk through the budgetary scenarios that could be available and the players available in those buckets.
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The Nationals have almost nothing on the books. What could it look like if they spend?

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Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season

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