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Nats Chat

Nats Chat

By: Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi Blue Wire
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 A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.© 2022 Nats Chat Baseball & Softball
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  • QUICK RECAP OF TOBONI CONFERENCE CALL ON BUTERA

    QUICK RECAP OF TOBONI CONFERENCE CALL ON BUTERA
    Nov 4 2025

    Tim Shovers provides a short recap of Paul Toboni's Conference Call on Tuesday to address the hiring of Blake Butera as new manager. Butera and his wife welcomed a child the same day he accepted the job and his intro press conference is expected to be held later this month in D.C.


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    5 mins
  • Nats Reportedly Tab 33-Year-Old Blake Butera as Manager

    Nats Reportedly Tab 33-Year-Old Blake Butera as Manager
    Oct 31 2025

    According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Nationals hired the youngest Manager in over 50 years. Mark & Al discuss the news that Washington will soon name 33-year-old Blake Butera as the team's next skipper. The surprising hire comes from the Rays organization and his only previous managerial experience was in Low-A. Butera was drafted in the 35th Round out of Boston College but became a minor league manager at age 25.

    (14:10) A look at some of the other candidates in the interview process.

    (22:00) Going over Butera's resume in MLB, who was Tampa Bay's Director of Player Development in 2025.

    (29:15) Who will be on Butera's Coaching Staff?


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    37 mins
  • PODCAST PARTY THIS FRIDAY AT 7PM

    PODCAST PARTY THIS FRIDAY AT 7PM
    Oct 8 2025

    Tim Shovers with a quick reminder about the end of season Podcast Party. This Friday night, October 10th, at 7pm at Walter's Sports Bar in Navy Yard.


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    2 mins
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