Nats Chat emerges from its October slumber to check-in as the World Series continues in Florida. Mark & Al begin by thanking all the great listeners that attended our Podcast party a few weeks ago at Walter's.

(03:00) According to USA Today, Mike Rizzo is under consideration for Houston's vacant GM job. Rizzo has not taken a new job since getting fired last summer by the Nationals.

(12:00) Washington is retaining all of its coaches, but making changes among their training and strength staff.

(21:00) Daylen Lile has been named a Gold Glove finalist for NL left fielder's, which was very unexpected prior to Opening Day.

(27:00) The Lockout is expected to begin in early December and that could lead to a flurry of Free Agency activity across the sport in November.

(39:00) Earlier this month MLB proposed a 154 game regular season schedule as CBA negotiations are ramping up. Real or performative move on MLB's part?

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Tim gives a quick reminder about the end of season Podcast Party on Friday night October 2nd at Walter's Sports Bar in Navy Yard.

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The Nats ended the season on a high note with a 6-4 win over the Mets on Sunday afternoon. Mark & Al gather after the Nationals 77th victory of the year; 11 more than in 2025.

(04:00) Mark relays the vibe in the clubhouse after game #162.

(08:00) "The focus in 2027 is winning".

(12:00) How should ownership view the 1.839M attendance this season?

(19:00) Washington stunningly ended up scoring the 3rd most runs in the sports this year.

(21:00) Andres Chaparro slugged a pair of homers in Sunday's victory. Chaparro ends his season with an impressive .894.

(24:00) CJ Abrams had a RBI triple in the season finale and cpncludes his season with 106 RBIs. Will he be traded this offseason? Anthony Rendon holds the Nationals franchise record with 126 RBIs in 2019.

(29:00) DJ Herz made his 2nd start of the week and allowed four runs in just three innings of work. Herz is expected to fight for a spot in the back-end of the rotation.

(31:00) The bullpen combined for six shutout innings and Erik Tolman closed it out. Al notes the bullpen's season-long ERA barely dropped below 5.00 after the scoreless top of the 9th.

(35:00) A discussion about Blake Butera's 1st coaching staff.

(41:00) What to expect within the organization in the next few months.

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