Washington Nationals Podcast

Daniel Murphy's standout season has been a huge contributing factor to the Nationals' success. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Murphy, discuss Stephen Strasburg's timetable to return and talk about why the Nationals need their bullpen to step up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to Max Scherzer, the only question is whether or not he'll throw a no-hitter when he takes the mound. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the crafty right-hander to hear how he's more concerned about the team winning rather than his own accolades and how he's maintained strength, durability and consistency during his time in Washington. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nationals' biggest challenge won't be winning the National League East, it will be waiting to find out when Stephen Strasburg can return to the mound. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss timetables after Strasburg suffered a strained flexor mass and how Bryce Harper's attacking the basepaths. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trea Turner's showing everyone why he belongs with in the Major Leagues. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Turner to hear his thoughts on being named NL Rookie of the Month and how he's excelled at wearing many hats for the contending Nats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Burnett's road back to the Major Leagues hasn't been easy. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the pitcher to find out what it took to make it back and how it felt after returning to the mound for the first time since 2014. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanner Roark's set a new standard for himself on the mound. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson take a closer look at his numbers, spotlight Marc Rzepczynski's experience as the Nats push for October and the outlook for Stephen Strasburg's return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper talks about his foundation "Harper's Heroes" and explains how he's using his platform to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nationals reliever Blake Treinen has become a very reliable asset for Dusty Baker during his 2016 campaign in Washington. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson takes some time to talk with the righty reliever about how he's been able to be so successful this season and how he's improved on facing lefties this year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beltway Series is underway, as the Nationals and Orioles do battle. However, Washington received some bad news about staff ace Stephen Strasburg before game one, who wound up needing to go on the DL. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss what's next for Strasburg as well as Bryce Harper's recent hot streak To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although Ben Revere hasn't played as much as he'd hoped to this season, he's very grateful to Nationals manager Dusty Baker for not giving up on him just yet. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson sits down with the Nats' outfielder to talk about his season, as well as the incredible catch he made in front of his family in Atlanta To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a big week for Frank Howard as the Nationals pay tribute and put Howard in the Ring of Honor. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with "The Capital Punisher" to find out what this honor means and reflect on the seven impactful seasons he spent playing in Washington. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a few hiccups along the way, the Nationals are playing cohesive baseball. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss the decision to release Jonathan Papelbon, update on both Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper's status and spotlight Anthony Rendon's tear on the basepaths. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Murphy's transition to the Nationals has been seamless as he leads his team to another playoff run. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the second baseman to find out what's been clicking for him and what role his family has played in his success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Zimmerman's never lost his positive attitude despite making two trips to the disabled list this season. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the first baseman to hear how he's stayed strong mentally, leaned on his family for support and how the Nats never panic when the going gets tough. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How telling was the Nationals series against San Francisco? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight the team's strong series, Mark Melancon's as advertised performance, and whether or not Max Scherzer could earn another Cy Young Award To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a new closer in town and the Nationals are one step closer to their playoff hopes. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Mark Melancon to find out what it's like being traded to a first place team and how he'll contribute to an already solid club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Mark Melancon be the missing piece to the Nationals' puzzle? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson reflect on how this deal came to be a reality for the Nats, discuss whether or not Jonathan Papelbon and Melancon will jive well together and delve into how ready Washington will be to contend for a championship with so much star power. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the Nationals willing to give up in order to improve their bullpen? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss what it would take to get Andrew Miller, who else the Nats are looking for and why it's Trea Turner's time to shine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nationals might just be a few key players away from being a solid contending team in October. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson tackle the Trade Deadline puzzle, why Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman appeal to the Nats and why it wasn't a big deal for Stephen Strasburg to ride the bench during the All-Star Game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trea Turner is one of the top prospects in MLB, and is ranked number two overall in the Washington Nationals Pipeline. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson sits down with the future callup to discuss his 2016 campaign, as well as how this season compares to last season, how badly he wants to get to the MLB level and what he's worked on to improve his defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices