Welcome to Episode 12 of the Curly W Live Podcast! This episode marks the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to each All-Star Game held in Washington, D.C. (1969, 1962, 1956, 1937). This series of podcasts will feature a combination of interviews with baseball historians, as well as players and fans who played in or attended the game.

Can the Nationals finally win a postseason series in 2018? MLB.com’s Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss the club’s pursuit to break through this upcoming season and preview Dave Martinez's first season as the team's manager.

Are the Nationals still looking for help at catcher? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss the team signing Miguel Montero and if this will affect their pursuit of J.T. Realmuto this offseason.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Curly W Live Podcast! We are kicking off Season 2 by talking to Director of Field Operations, John Turnour, about a pretty important project that took place at Nationals Park this offseason

Is Max Scherzer a first-ballot Hall of Famer? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss Scherzer's accomplishments and break down why he is on pace to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. hey also talk about why Bryce Harper is ready for a big 2018 season.

Howie Kendrick is back with the Nationals after signing a new two-year deal. MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier chat about what role Kenrick could play in 2018 and discuss if there are any question marks within the projected starting rotation.

The Nationals are still in need of another starting pitcher. MLB.com's Alexa Datt and MLB.com executive correspondent Richard Justice, talk about the free-agent pitchers that the team could sign and discuss if prospect, Erick Fedde, has a chance to crack the rotation.

Would the Nationals make a trade for catcher J.T. Realmuto? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier talk about the team's need at catcher and if they would be willing to move prospect Victor Robles in a trade.

The Nationals have signed former Brave Matt Adams. MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss how Adams fits into the team and when the team expects Daniel Murphy to be ready to play in 2018.

Manager Dave Martinez joins Episode 10 of the Curly W Live Podcast.

Is this Bryce Harper's last season in a Nationals uniform? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Joe Posnanski along with Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss if the Nationals will sign Harper to a long-term extension and if the team will go after one of the big free-agent pitchers.

What holes are the Nationals looking to address at the Winter Meetings? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss the need for a fifth starter in the rotation and more arms to finish out the bullpen.

On this episode, we were joined by Washington's Minor League Player of the Year Daniel Johnson and Minor League pitching coach Michael Tejera.

The Nationals have let it be known that they are going after Shohei Ohtani. MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss general manager Mike Rizzo's sales pitch to Ohtani and if the team would welcome a reunion with former Nationals' pitcher Jordan Zimmermann.

Max Scherzer locked up his second consecutive NL Cy Young Award but is he a surefire Hall of Famer? MLB.com's Alexa Datt and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss Scherzer's career credentials and provide the latest update on Bryce Harper's contract situation.

The Nationals' Daniel Murphy won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award at second base. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier break down Murphy's 2017 performance and the coaching staff that will surround rookie manager Dave Martinez next year.

The Nationals have their manager in former Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier break down why Martinez was the right fit in Washington and why this team is looking to win it all with its rookie skipper.

The Nationals' search for a new manager continues. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss the leading candidates for the job and if the Yankees' managerial vacancy will affect their search.

Dusty Baker will not be back in the Nationals' dugout next season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss the reasons why Baker will not be returning to the team in 2018.

Michael Taylor goes 2-for-4 with a three run homer and an RBI single. Dusty Baker discusses loss in Game 5.

Stephen Strasburg struck out 12 over seven shutout frames and Michael A. Taylor belted a grand slam for a 5-0 win in Game 4.

Max Scherzer's only allowed hit of the night in the 7th gave the Cubs the 2-1 win to clinch a NLCS birth. Nationals manager Dusty Baker and Max Scherzer discuss the Nationals 2-1 loss to the Cubs in the NLDS Game 3.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker, right fielder Bryce Harper and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman discuss the club's 6-3 victory in Game 2 of the NLDS.

On this episode, we welcomed Mark Lerner and his son Jonathan to the podcast.

Despite Stephen Strasburg's effort on the mound, the Nationals could not put a run on the board in their 3-0 opening loss in the NLDS. Nationals manager Dusty Baker and Stephen Strasburg discuss the team's loss.