Washington Nationals Podcast

What was it like being one of the first members of the Washington Nationals to earn an All-Star nod. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the former Expos and Nationals closer Chad Cordero to hear some of his favorite memories and find out how much Frank Robinson influenced his career. 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

Lucas Giolito is still proving himself at the Major League level. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson figure out what his role is on the club, how Gio Gonzalez will get his groove back and what it will take to get Michael Taylor back up to the Nationals and hitting breaking balls. 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

Lucas Giolito made his highly anticipated debut on Tuesday night and didn't disappoint. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Giolito's stuff against the Mets, explain what's going on with Stephen Strasburg's back, and what Bryce Harper thinks about his brother, Bryan, getting closer to making his MLB debut. 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 close is Bryan Harper, Bryce's brother, to making his debut? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Bryce to find out what it would be like to play with his brother, how much excitement surrounds Lucas Giolito's debut on Tuesday, and how Harper's feeling almost halfway through the season. 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

Stephen Drew's bat has become such a clutch part of the Nationals' offense off the bench this season. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the multi-talented Drew to find out what his secret to success has been 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

Wilson Ramos elevated his game working behind the plate and in front of it. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the catcher to find out who he learned to play the game from, how he's worked on going to the opposite field and his goals for the rest of the season. 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 first half performance has been nothing short of great. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the right-hander to find out how he bounced back from losing his job last season, what he attributes to his success and why Dusty Baker's been so good for the 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

What would it take for the Nats to acquire Aroldis Chapman and how does that affect Jonathan Papelbon? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to explain what would happen if Chapman came to the Capitol, what Michael Taylor needs to adjust in order to be more successful at the Major League level and whether or not Daniel Murphy can earn an All-Star nod. 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

Jonathan Papelbon is headed to the disabled list with an intercostal strain. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss how Washington will adjust without their closer, breakdown Max Scherzer's brilliant performance against the Cubs and how Bryce Harper's adjusting to the Barry Bonds' treatment. 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

After getting a tease of prized prospect Trea Turner this past week, the Nationals sent him back to the Minors to get a chance to play every day. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss when we might see Turner back with the big club. They also talk about Washington's success this season, even though their offense isn't clicking, and what they possibly have planned for the upcoming 2016 MLB Draft. 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 is clicking on all cylinders for the Nationals. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson put the second baseman's numbers on center stage, discuss when Bryce Harper is expected to return to the lineup and talk about how Joe Ross is holding his own in the rotation. 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 reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Max Scherzer to find out why this season's been such a success so far, how he prepares to make a difference at the plate and how the University of Missouri made a difference in his baseball career. 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

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson examine Espinosa's recent struggles, reflect on the electric series with the Mets, and how Bryce Harper's handling his business at the plate with a smaller pitch selection. 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 has Nationals reliever Sammy Solis adjusted to life in the bullpen? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the left-hander to find out how he's doing in the backend of the rotation and what's been the best lesson he's learned so far this season? 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

Gio Gonzalez is becoming the starting pitcher the Nationals know him to be. The left-hander chats with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to explain how he's improved his physical and mental game this season, how Jonathan Papelbon's been an influential voice in his game, and how he'll continue to produce quality outings for the 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

The Nationals aren't taking the series against the Mets lightly. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to preview the ongoing series, how Jayson Werth and Anthony Rendon are trying to get out of their slumps and whether or not Bryce Harper should steal more bases after walking to get on. 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

Mad Max did it again. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson reflect on his historic 20-strikeout night, explain why the Nationals are investing in Stephen Strasburg and his elbow, and Bryce Harper's temper and suspension. 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

After re-signing with the Nationals, Stephen Strasburg speaks with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to explain his decision to stay in D.C., how much Tony Gwynn influenced the right-hander's loyalty to the Nationals and what he thinks about contending for the NL 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

Bryce Harper spent time at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum recently and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with the reigning MVP to hear how he's found a passion for the history of baseball, what has worked so well for him in April and whether or not Harper realizes the scope of his presence in the 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

Bryce Harper's knowledge extends far beyond the baseball field. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Harper's experience going to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and hear from the Nationals outfielder himself about his affinity for history, why the team needs a more consistent leadoff hitter and how the rotation has vastly improved from 2015. 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