Washington Nationals Podcast

Gio Gonzalez is on the right track. MLB.com's Matthew Leach caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to spotlight Gio's recent outings, how the bullpen's much improved from last season, and how Wilson Ramos is seeing the ball better thanks to lasik eye surgery. 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 rediscovered the strike zone. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to spotlight Gonzalez's recent outing, explain how the team can improve their offense by capitalizing on other team's mistakes and debate whether or not to worry about 35-year-old closer Jonathan Papelbon. Plus, Ladson caught up with Joe Ross to learn how his season is going so far and what lessons he's applying from last season to this one. 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 is back to looking like his old self. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson catches up with the first basemen to learn about the baseball field named after him and how it felt to be honored in the D.C. community, plus how his foot is healing and what the future holds for the Nationals. 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 and his bat are fitting in nicely in D.C.. MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to spotlight Murphy's Opening Week, check in about Jayson Werth's early struggles and discuss whether or not there's reason to be concerned about Gio Gonzalez. 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

An apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson break down a few keys to success for the Nationals, like keeping the team healthy and a consistent bullpen. 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

Can Bryce Harper win the NL MVP for a second year in a row? MLB.com's Tim McMaster finds out why Nationals reporter Bill Ladson thinks Harper has a shot with a better roster around him, why the Nationals want Trea Turner to be seen and heard on the field, and who's looking to make a bold statement in 2016. 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 relieved is Bryce Harper after hitting his first home run in spring? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to find out why Harper wasn't worried, update Bronson Arroyo's health status and why Michael Taylor looks new and improved this spring. 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 pitcher Bronson Arroyo's future in baseball is up in the air. MLB.com's Bill Ladson caught up with Arroyo to find out what happened after his latest MRI and what he'll do if he's unable to pitch for a career anymore. 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

Is Ryan Zimmerman's left foot healed? Should there be concern over Gio Gonzalez's walk rate? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to hear how injuries are healing in Nats camp, whether or not Trea Turner could get bumped up on the depth chart, and what Ladson will remember about Adam LaRoche and 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

How does the reigning MVP avoid complacency? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with Bryce Harper to find out how he's always aiming for better, why the game's history is so important to the 23-year-old and how he's speaking up for the future of 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

How will Dusty Baker be the difference-maker for the Nats? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Baker's return to the manager's role, what it was like having Joe Namath in camp and how Baker will embrace a new wave of analytics. 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

Ben Revere is ready to take charge for Washington. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson caught up with outfielder to find out how he's adjusting to a new camp, new manager and what he's most looking forward to with 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

After falling short in 2015, the Nats are poised for a big year. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson catches up with Clint Robinson to learn how he stays so focused and effective coming off the bench and finds out what Shawn Kelley is looking forward to most in his first season with the 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

Danny Espinosa and Stephen Drew will battle it out in camp for the starting second basemen job. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss who has a better shot at winning the job and what camp will be like with new manager Dusty Baker. 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 Nats fulfilled its need for more lefties in the lineup but what about bullpen help? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson take a look at the where the Nats stand heading into Spring Training and how successful their offseason turned out. 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

Can Brendan Ryan improve the Nats infield defense? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to spotlight Ryan's move to Washington and make a few predictions for the Nationals 2016 roster. 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 social media play a role in Tim Raines' Hall of Fame induction? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to discuss Raines' run to Cooperstown and spotlight upcoming prospects. 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 Yoenis Cespedes find a new home in Washington, D.C.? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to find out how realistic this deal is becoming and how newcomers Clint Robinson and Ben Revere can contribute in 2016. 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

Will there be a better one-two punch than Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg this season? MLB.com's Matt Waymire challenges Nationals reporter Bill Ladson to make a few bold predictions for 2016 and you won't want to miss his answers. 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 signed a new second baseman. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Daniel Murphy's move to the capital and where key players like Stephen Drew and Drew Storen fit into the Nats' plans. 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