Instant reaction to the NLCS game one loss versus the Cubs featuring a special guest. Includes reactions to the game one loss, some pessimistic outlooks from Paul, and prognostications about game 2.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul discuss the dwindling DL list, focusing on Jayson Werth and Trea Turner and the guys they are replacing, Howie Kendrick and Wilmer Difo. Plus, Giancarlo Stanton... as a Nat?Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

After a successful move to the West Coast, Paul and Joe are finally back to talk Nats. Specifically, they debate how confident they feel in every piece of the Nats roster going forward, with an eye towards the playoffs.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Apologies for the poor audio quality. But the podcast is in transition to the West Coast! That won't keep Joe and Paul from comparing Tanner Roark's struggles to Gio Gonzales' pristine ERA. Plus some bullpen banter, of course, and discussion of Scherzer's dominance and standout performances from the Nats bench.…

Joe and Paul lament Adam Eaton's injury. They discuss the impact it will have on the Nationals and debate how the team moves forward. They also get into the Nationals' approach to injuries versus the Mets' rash of injuries. Plus some bullpen banter because, of course.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul talk about what they are excited for after the first two weeks of the season, including Ryan Zimmerman's hot start and Bryce Harper's health. Conversation quickly drifts to analyzing the bullpens terrible start to the season.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Wondering what all the new Statcast data means? Casey Boguslaw of RO Baseball joins Joe and Paul to explain the new catch probability stat, it's benefits and short comings, and how what it tells us about the Nats outfield defense. Plus an update on the Nats prospects traded away in the Adam Eaton deal.…

The 2017 preview series continues, shifting focus to the Nationals pitching staff. In depth breakdowns of the starting rotation plus a debate on the make up of the bullpen and who will the "closer" and a quick peak into the minor league depth of the Nats.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

The only 2017 preview series you need! Joe and Paul kick off the preview of the 2017 season with a position player preview. Starting with the outfield and working their way to catcher, they analyze the Nationals position players and project their 2017 performance. Be sure to come back for the next episode: Pitching Preview.…

Paul and Joe are back. They break down the signing of Matt Wieters, with different views on the deal. Discuss how Adam Lind fills a need on the Nats bench. Talk about what to watch for during Spring Training.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Paul and Joe search for Nats baseball news by discussing Greg Holland not signing with the Nationals. The conversation quickly shifts to non-baseball topics including Maryland Terps basketball, Caps, Wizards, planning a Nats weekend trip and even a few minutes of politics. Sad!Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

The Navy Yard Notes New Year's Eve award show is back for its second year! MVP, LVP, Most Underrated Moment and Best Post Game Interview awards all included, then some. Danny Espinosa definitely didn't win any awards.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Paul and Joe compare notes on the Nats big trade for Adam Eaton, discuss the return of Derek Norris and mourn/celebrate the trade of Danny EspinosaAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Jeff Todd of the MLB Trade Rumors website joins Joe and Paul to give the inside scoop on potential Nats moves this offseason and walk through MLBTR's top 50 free agent predictionsAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

The 2016 season is over and the offseason is upon us. Joe and Paul discuss the playoffs and the state of Chicago following the Cubs win. Then they get down to business and address the big questions facing the Nationals as they prepare for the 2017.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Game 5 is here! Joe and Paul talk about their emotional state heading into the do-or-die showdown with the Dodgers then break down their expectations for the game. Plus an important PSA about getting to the ballpark for the game and #NatsRideAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul preview the Nats-Dodgers NLDS matchup. They break down the rosters, discuss the Nationals injury problems, and debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Dodgers. The guys then welcome on (40:00) Marcus Pond from RO Baseball for an in depth preview of the Dodgers plus his prediction for the series (we must have done a good job in convi…

Joe and Paul address the pessimists in DC. They debate all the reasons to doubt the Nats in the post season (poor recent results, injuries, bullpen woes, etc.) and how well these fears hold up to scrutiny to determine where Nats fans should really be worried come playoff time.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul welcome Washington Post's Dan Steinberg to the podcast. Dan talks about the origins of the Post's blog, The Sports Bog, what it's like being a full time blogger, the backlash from parts of the industry, and some of his favorite teams and players from the 10 years of coverage at the Bog. Plus, the progression he has seen in the National…

Paul and Joe banter quickly about Tim Tebow's attempt at baseball before breaking down the Nationals' young players. They debate the pluses and minuses of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, gush again over Trea Turner, and give AJ Cole some props.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul are feeling pretty good about the Nats and look ahead to the remainder of the regular season, talking about Jayson Werth's on base streak, Trea Turner's hot start to his season, the pitching rotation, and the bullpen.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Rob Arthur from fivethirtyeight.com joins Joe and Paul to break down Bryce Harper's struggles this season based on his research, what might be behind the season long slump and what it could mean for the rest of the season.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

With the trade deadline looming, Joe and Paul discuss who the Nationals could target, who could get dealt away, and what kind of internal options Mike Rizzo could call upon to improve the team.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul welcome Fangraphs, Beergraphs and ESPN writer Eno Sarris to the podcast. Eno talks about his new book "A Baseball Lover's Guide to Craft Beer" and ranks his favorite cities for baseball and beer. Eno then gives his take on Max Scherzer and the injuries to the Mets' pitching staff.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul quickly recap the recent Nats news. Then they pass out first half awards like MVP, LVP, and worst podcast predictions. Plus, Paul has an apology for Danny Espinosa.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul welcome Kate Morrison and Russell Carleton of Baseball Prospectus on the podcast. Kate and Russell recently published a four part series examining the challenges of working in baseball at BP and joined Navy Yard Notes to discuss their findings. The group discusses what it takes to get a job in baseball in today's environment, the chall…

Joe and Paul review the successful series Cubs series. They debate the struggles of Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper. Then talk about bullpen management and trade theories on how to approach the trade market. Plus the debut of a new podcast segment.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul welcome friend of the podcast Ryan Sullivan from NatsGM on the show. Ryan runs down the scouting report on Trea Turner, who is expected to get the call up to the majors soon. Ryan also runs through some other highlights in the Nats minor league system.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul breakdown the last week of games versus the Mets. They analyze Matt Harvey's struggles, grade Stephen Strasburg, and talk about the new and possibly improved batting lineup.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul debate the merits of Stephen Strasburg's new extension with the Nats. Then they take a look at the NL East standings before talking the recent Nats' road trip and wrap up talking Bryce Harper's choice words with an umpireAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Craig MacHenry of TheNatsBlog.com and Nats Talk on the Go joins Joe and Paul to review the first month of the season talking outfield, infield, and pitching. Plus some talk about former Nats greats.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

In the first podcast of the regular season, Paul and Joe talk Ben Revere's injury and its impact on the lineup, Jayson Werth's early season struggles (16:00), thoughts on Dusty's first week and a half in the dugout (20:30) and their opinion on the new double play rule (24:45).Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Paul and Joe are pumped for Opening Day 2016. Today's podcast reviews the Nationals' Spring Training, the status of the bullpen and starting rotation(10:00), thoughts on the position players and potential batting lineups (19:45), get sidetracked with a Strasburg debate (29:00), and make predictions for the season (33:45).…

ABC's Jonathan Karl joins Paul and Joe to talk about his experiences on his recent trip to Cuba, his Nationals fandom, Bryce Harper, and outlooks for the 2016 season.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Paul and Joe settle on who could win the naming rights to Nationals Park. Then, with the season less than 2 weeks away, the guys preview the Nats competition in the NL East starting with the Phillies (4:30), Braves (18:00), Marlins (25:00) and close with the Mets (38:15).Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Paul and Joe welcome James Wagner of the Washington Post on to the pod for an update on Spring Training straight from Viera. They talk about the makeup of the new bullpen plus Papelbon's presence in the clubhouse (5:50) and touch on Bronson Arroyo and starting rotation (14:00). They discuss the position battles in the infield and outfield (18:00) a…

Paul and Joe do a quick recap of Spring training news covering Ian Desmond and Dusty Baker's struggles with names. Then, (7:00) Paul and Joe discuss their best bets for over/under team win totals and World Series winners and close (37:30) with some Nationals specific prop bets.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

In the final Spring Training preview, Joe and Paul break down the outfield depth chart discussing Bryce Harper, Ben Revere, Jayson Werth, Michael A Taylor and more. Only one bad Jayson Werth pun was dropped. Don't miss our previous episode reviewing the pitchers and catchers Part 1 of this episode covering the infielders!…

As position players get ready to report, Paul and Joe break down the Nationals' infield depth chart. Health is a major discussion point and, as expected, the guys debate Danny Espinosa vs. Trea Turner. Don't miss Part 2 of the episode, out tomorrow, for the analysis of the outfielders.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Spring Training is upon us as Pitchers and Catchers are due to report to camp. Joe and Paul preview the presumed starting five and discuss their concerns about the beck end of the rotation. They cover off the new faces in the bullpen and wrap up talking about Wilson Ramos and the catcher position.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Joe and Paul welcome on to the podcast Ryan Sullivan of NatsGM to discuss all things Nats off season including free agent signings, trades, possible minor league call ups, MASN lawsuits and much moreAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

The guys debate the pros and cons of the Ben Revere for Drew Storen trade with differing viewpoints and conclusions. They follow that up with some hot takes on Jonathan Papelbon's future with the clubAf Navy Yard Notes Podcast

Happy New Year! To celebrate the end of 2015, Paul and Joe pass out awards for the year including MVP, LVP, most underrated moment of the year, and the inaugural Nook Logan award.Af Navy Yard Notes Podcast

After a holiday break, Joe and Paul return to get caught up on Nationals news including the Daniel Murphy signing, Stephen Drew pick up, Ryan Zimmerman steroid allegations, and Aaron Barrett's arm injury. Tune back in for Part 2 shortly where the guys pass out 2015 awards like MVP, LVP, favorite moment, etc.…

Bringing on the first guest of the podcast, brother of one of the hosts Luke Seib to talk about what it's like playing D3 baseball: the struggles of balancing school and baseball, perks of being on a college team, the difference between D3 and D1, and one of his former teammates who is now in the Rangers minor league system.…