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…

How the Nats captivating middle infield is finishing the season

Nasim Nuñez and CJ Abrams have had virtually polar opposite seasons. One has been terrific in the field and struggled at the plate, and the other has flipped those clauses. But on Tuesday and Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, they were largely responsible in securing a win for the Washington Na…

The return of DJ Herz and the state of the Nats rotation

The Washington Nationals are set to start DJ Herz on Monday, an enticing development given how well the lefty pitched in his rookie season two years ago. With roughly three spots locked up in next year's rotation and some money coming off of the books this winter, how might he factor into the 2027 …

How Cade Cavalli's Extension Sets The Nationals Up For Success

The Nationals agreed to a 4 year, $47 million contract extension with starting pitcher Cade Cavalli ahead of his Friday start. The District Territory crew dissects the significance of the contract, and what it could mean about ownership's spending habits as the offseason approaches. Additionally, J…

Inside the revitalization of the Nationals’ once-antiquated farm system

The Nationals have revitalized a once-antiquated and underwhelming farm system by doing the things others did years ago, adding new coaches and new technology, altering their pre-game work, cutting out the infighting and ensuring that details at every level flowed back to what has become an organiz…

Why the Nationals depth and comeback wins should make them spend

An imagination can run wild after a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, who seem bound for 100 losses. But as the Nationals illustrated this weekend, they have gathered enough offensive depth to quell concerns about regression and start spending on pitching this winter. The District Territory crew tal…

Who is auditioning for a role in next year's Nationals roster?

The Nationals finally snapped a seven-game losing streak, and all they needed was a slew of unsung heroes to step up. It, of course, begs the question of who is auditioning for a role on next year's roster. Does Jorbit Vivas have a spot locked up? Is Andrew Pinckney competing for a spot here or els…

The Nats aren't ready, but they're building

The Nationals just wrapped up an awful, 0-6 road trip that seemed to show just how far away they were. Except, even within that framework, even amidst the blown saves, there was clear progress that shows this team will be ready sooner than you think. Which we know sounds ridiculous…. Until you hear…

Who can answer the call in the Nats bullpen?

The Nationals bullpen has gained a handful of young arms in the recent weeks since rosters expanded, and they'll be tested in big ways just as the rest of their relief staff has been all season. Following a record tying 37th blown save Sunday night, the District Territory crew highlight which names…

The Nats can't spend like the Dodgers, but they can take a cue

The Nationals and Dodgers played the first of their three games in Los Angeles, and the reminders of the disparity in payroll were abundant. The idea, then, is a fair one to bring up: While the Nationals do not have the financial might to pay Tucker $60 million annually — or the depth to take that …