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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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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Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season

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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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Robbie Ray: A Potential Left-Handed Addition

Clay Holmes: Dependable Mid-Rotation Starter

Tyler Mahle Free Agent Candidate 

Kevin Gausman Free Agent Candidate

Kris Bubic Top Target For Kevin

Timing of a Walker Buehler Signing

Would Shota Imanaga Be Comfortable in DC?

Max Scherzer's Potential Return to D.C.

Targeting Zac Gallen For Bounce Back Year

Matthew Boyd Free Agent Option

Ryan Weathers & Logan Gilbert Trade Targets

How Many Years of Success to Buy Free Agents?

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 quite a bit of payroll flexibility. The big question is whether or not they will be able to use it on one of these arms.

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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 quite a bit of payroll flexibility. The big question is whether or not they will be able to use it on one of these arms.
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Starters the Nationals should target this winter

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Setting the Stage for Playoff Analysis

Braves vs Dodgers: Will LA's Bats Awaken?

Brewers' Eliminate Padres in 4 Games

Rays Dominate Yankees with 3-0 Sweep

Guardians vs White Sox Pitching Strategies

World Series Predictions and Final Thoughts

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 Dodgers be concerned about their lack of hitting with runners in scoring position? Plus, looking at Game 4 of the White Sox and Guardians ALDS and making predictions on who meets in the World Series. 

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 Dodgers be concerned about their lack of hitting with runners in scoring position? Plus, looking at Game 4 of the White Sox and Guardians ALDS and making predictions on who meets in the World Series.&nbsp;

The biggest takeaways for each team advancing in October

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Offseason Roster Construction Challenges

Rule 5 Draft and Roster Decisions

Mitchell Parker's Arbitration Debate

Jacob Young's Arbitration Argument

Ken Waldichuk's Arbitration Debate

Jake Bird's Arbitration Debate

The Big Three: Irvin, Gray, and Abrams

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, Ken Waldichuk, Jacob Young and Mitchell Parker. We also rope in discussion of the Nationals payroll situation, which is set to be the lowest in MLB heading into the winter.

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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, Ken Waldichuk, Jacob Young and Mitchell Parker. We also rope in discussion of the Nationals payroll situation, which is set to be the lowest in MLB heading into the winter.
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The arbitration and 40-man decisions that will shape the Nats offseason

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Jose Tena's Sharp Decline in 2026

Jake Irvin's Future with the Nationals

Abimelec Ortiz's Development Path

Clayton Beeter's Location Struggles

2nd Base Power Dilemma: Nuñez and Vivas

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 season to keep refining their craft. Unsurprisingly, there are a number of relievers who make this list after the Nationals shattered the MLB record with 42 blown saves.

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The District Territory crew talks through the Nationals' roster bubble, which includes players like Jose Tena, Nasim Nu&ntilde;ez, 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 season to keep refining their craft. Unsurprisingly, there are a number of relievers who make this list after the Nationals shattered the MLB record with 42 blown saves.
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5 Nationals who need to be sent to Triple-A or off the roster

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Riley Cornelio: A Potential Rotation Piece

Andrés Chaparro: From Platoon to Everyday

Brady House: Third Base Starter

Andrew Alvarez: Solidified Into Rotation

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 crunch and the decisions that lie ahead for these five and the Nats.

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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 crunch and the decisions that lie ahead for these five and the Nats.
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5 players who must be back for the Nationals next year

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What Can Nats Learn From Braves Season?

Brewers' Defensive Excellence

Dodgers' Comprehensive Approach to Success

Red Wings' Win International Championship

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, but are aiming to catch up in international scouting, analytics and in the field, and could be primed to take some shots in free agency with a strong core of James Wood, CJ Abrams and Cade Cavalli.

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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, but are aiming to catch up in international scouting, analytics and in the field, and could be primed to take some shots in free agency with a strong core of James Wood, CJ Abrams and Cade Cavalli.
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What the Nationals can learn from the best teams in baseball

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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.

District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

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