Nats Insider

From the clubhouse to the dugout, the Nats Insider podcast hosted by Nationals broadcaster Dan Kolko takes you behind the scenes of Washington Nationals baseball. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with Nats players, coaches, alumni and more. A Curly W Productions broadcast.

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3/8/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
6 min
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3/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
6 min
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2/24/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
7 min
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2/16/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
7 min
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2/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
6 min
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2/2/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
6 min
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1/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
10 min
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1/21/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
10 min
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1/12/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
8 min
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1/7/16: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
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.
9 min
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12/21/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Who else could the Nats pick up for their 2016 starting rotation? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson explore options and discuss why Stephen Strasburg is poised for a comeback.
4 min
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12/18/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Is Brandon Phillips headed to the Nationals? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson explore what it would take to get Phillips in D.C., and what the Nats plan on doing with Jonathan Papelbon and Drew Storen
6 min
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12/7/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Can the Nationals put all the pieces of their puzzle together in time to be successful in 2016? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson are live in Nashville for the Winter Meetings to sift through how Washington can improve their bullpen, whether or not Drew Storen and Jonathan Papelbon will be traded away, and why Dusty Baker is so confident about this club.
9 min
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12/2/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
The Nationals are making a comeback. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson discuss the need for more middle relief, stronger bullpen and whether or not they'll re-sign Denard Span.
9 min
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11/20/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Why is Dusty Baker such a good fit in Washington? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Nationals reporter Bill Ladson spotlight Baker's ability to connect with players and whether or not Drew Storen will be in a Nats uniform in 2016.
9 min
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11/6/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Drew Ward and Chris Bostick, a pair of top prospects in the Nationals organization, join MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo at the Arizona Fall League.
6 min
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10/29/15: MLB.com Extras | Nationals in the AFL
The Nationals are looking forward to getting back to business in 2016. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis break down Drew Ward and Spencer Kieboom, two top prospects looking to make a major splash in the Arizona Fall League and impress the Nats.
3 min
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10/20/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
As the countdown to the 2016 season begins, we take a look back at the biggest moments from the Washington Nationals' 2015 season. Listen in as we relive Max Scherzer's two no-hitters, Bryce Harper's monster home runs and much more.
7 min
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9/30/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
What was the biggest factor that contributed to the Nationals' downfall? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to reflect on the bullpen's struggles all season long and look ahead to Washington's priorities in the offseason.
10 min
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9/24/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
The Nats' biggest downfall has been their inability to compete with top teams. Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to reflect on how Washington ended up where they are this season and he lists the areas of their game they can improve on during the offseason.
11 min
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9/17/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Is Stephen Strasburg finally fully healthy? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to describe how the right-hander is at optimal health and how Jayson Werth's word means everything to this squad.
11 min
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9/10/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Why is Drew Storen unraveling? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to explain how the addition of Jonathan Papelbon could have affected Storen's mentality as well as how much faith the club has in manager Matt Williams.
12 min
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9/1/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Is Matt Williams under pressure? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to try to pinpoint why the starting rotation is underperforming and whether or not Matt Williams needs to manage with more urgency.
9 min
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8/27/15: MLB.com Extras | Washington Nationals
Did Stephen Strasburg finally get his groove back? Nationals reporter Bill Ladson joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to explain Strasburg's turnaround while the rest of the starting rotation struggles as the season winds down, plus the guys try to dissect why Trea Turner was called up so early.
10 min