Eric Shellhouse

"He is someone where you're comfortable handing him the ball in the 9th inning." @spencernusbaum_ and @KevinFrandsen discuss Gus Varland's role with the Nationals.

"He's got a motor. He's got a care, and he's got an eff you." @KevinFrandsen breaks down James Wood robbing Juan Soto of a home run, and adds some praise on Wood overall.

"He's pounding the zone in so many different quadrants that it opens up every lane possible for that curveball." @KevinFrandsen talks about Cade Cavalli’s dominant outing against the Mets on Wednesday night and what allowed him to be so effective.

Some MLB teams are full of first-round picks who signed monster bonuses. Washington’s clubhouse is full of 14th-rounders. From digging trenches to hanging drywall to … shooting coyotes? Here’s how they made ends meet in the minor leagues: nytimes.com/athletic/72364…

At this immediate moment: No team in MLB has scored more runs than the Washington Nationals. No team in MLB has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Tough night for the Nats Park kiss cam, which lands on two women who yell out "that's my dad" and another who mouthed "that's my brother"

Friday's show will be a mailbag episode! Drop your questions here or to @SpencerNusbaum_, @KevinFrandsen, and @Eric_Shellhouse. ⬇️

"It's such a cohesive unit." @Eric_Shellhouse loves how Blake Butera is using every opportunity to learn and grow as a manager.

"He's got to bunt more — it's part of his game." @KevinFrandsen breaks down Nasim Nuñez’s bunt single that sparked a rally — and praises his elite baserunning in yesterday’s win.

The latest episode of District Territory is LIVE! @KevinFrandsen, @Eric_Shellhouse, and @SpencerNusbaum_ break down a rollercoaster weekend for the Nationals and what they need to learn moving forward. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=KvlHy4…

The Nationals have optioned Andrew Alvarez to Triple-A Rochester.

Final: Nationals 3, Giants 0 The Nats opted for an opener and two bulk arms. It worked perfectly. Really nice effort from PJ Poulin, Miles Mikolas and Andrew Alvarez, who combine to throw the first shutout of the Nats season. Record: 10-12

Andrew Alvarez has looked phenomenal in his season debut: So far, 2.1 scoreless innings in relief to go along with 3 strikeouts. And if you’re here in person, yes, I made my season debut on the wheel of cams. Scuba Cam was an excellent choice for Kid’s Opening Day🦾

BREAKING: While Teddy seemed destined for his first win of the season, Screech had other plans on his birthday…happy bday my bird friend!🦅@ScreechTheEagle

Miles Mikolas is turning in his finest outing of the season today (thus far) Thru 4 IP: 4 K’s, 5 Hits , and 0 runs allowed. Lots of weak contact, too.

PJ Poulin jogs in from the bullpen and we’re ready to play ball🔥KICKSTART MY HEART!

@SpencerMoffat2 @spencernusbaum_ No delays yet, tarp coming off the field now!

@spencernusbaum_ start at 1:35 delayed or still on?

The Nats will meet at noon to go over the many miscues from yesterday. Blake Butera said they handled a lot of new scenarios yesterday, and failed in a lot of those scenarios. But he believes they'll learn from it.

Nats box score is looking VERY busy through 2 innings 👀 and don’t let C.J.’s 0-2 fool you, those outs went a collective 6-700 feet. 5-1 WAS after 2.

With his 2nd win of the season, George ties Tom for 2nd in the division. Standings as of 4/17/26 7:55 EST