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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 7h

Craig Heist was one of first people I met in the Nats press box. Always happy to chat. This year our conversations were less about baseball because he always asked about my son and wife.

The press boxes in D.C. and at OPACY won’t be the same without him. RIP Heisty.

Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 8h

For those no longer on Twitter, sad news to share about the one and only Craig Heist:

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 13h

Robert Hassell III made his MLB debut this season and showed some flashes of promise. But the Nationals still have to figure out how (or if) he fits into the long-term outfield plan. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/d...

Did Hassell show enough as rookie to fit into Nats' outfield plan?

PLAYER REVIEW: ROBERT HASSELL IIIAge on Opening Day 2026: 24How acquired: Traded with James Wood, CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Jarlin Susana and Luke from Padres for Juan Soto and Josh Bell, August 2022...

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 1d

Is there still room for defensive whiz Jacob Young in the Nationals’ outfield?
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Is there still a place for Young in crowded outfield?

PLAYER REVIEW: JACOB YOUNGAge on Opening Day 2026: 26How acquired: Seventh round pick, 2021 DraftMLB service time: 2 years, 37 days2025 salary: $768,700

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 2d

A bunch of really good people who have worked a long time for the Nationals - two decades, in a few cases - lost their jobs today. It's an inevitable, maybe necessary, byproduct of the kind of major front-office change they made. But your heart still aches for those let go.

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 2d

Why Daylen Lile’s eye-opening rookie season may not have been a fluke.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/p...

Peripherals suggest Lile's breakthrough was no fluke

PLAYER REVIEW: DAYLEN LILEAge on Opening Day 2026: 23How acquired: Second round pick, 2021 DraftMLB service time: 119 days2025 salary: $760,000

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 2d

We also covered more storylines in his week's District Chat podcast:

* The No. 1 overall pick
* Top prospects make major league debuts
* Bob Carpenter's farewell season podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

EP 16: Top 2025 storylines

Podcast Episode · District Chat · 10/07/2025 · 53m

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 2d

A tale of two halves. A change in leadership. Breakout seasons from under-the-radar prospects.

Taking a look at the top storylines from the Nats' 2025 season. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/t...

Top storylines from Nats' 2025 season

We are already 10 days into the Nationals’ offseason and it has already been busy with the introduction of Paul Toboni as the new president of baseball operations one week ago. But before we look ahea...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 3d

Another live podcast with Amy Jennings coming now! Join us! youtube.com/live/XGO7o7K...

Top 2025 storylines | District Chat

YouTube video by masn Nationals

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 3d

From this story: "Davey Martinez told The Athletic on Monday that he 'definitely' wants to manage again."

Britt Ghiroli @brittghiroli.bsky.social · 3d

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669... What I’m hearing about MLB’s current managerial openings

What I’m hearing about MLB’s current managerial openings

There are currently seven vacant manager jobs across the league. Nick Hundley is considered the favorite for the Giants' opening.

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 3d

A 3-month IL stint completely disrupted Dylan Crews’ rookie season. But what we have seen of him to date has revealed some obvious strengths and some obvious areas that need improvement.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/a...

After injury plagued season, Crews' areas for growth are obvious

PLAYER REVIEW: DYLAN CREWSAge on Opening Day 2026: 24How acquired: First round pick, 2023 DraftMLB service time: 1 year, 35 days2025 salary: $761,800

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 5d

Between leaving the Red Sox and joining the Nats, Paul Toboni took his kids to Fenway as fans. He wants to build a similar fan base in D.C.

"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...

Why Toboni wants to connect with Nats fans

It was easy to see why Paul Toboni impressed the Nationals ownership group during his interview process for the team’s then-open president of baseball operations position, a job that he officially acc...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 6d

At least I got the All-Stars … 🙃

Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 6d

The time has come. Here’s how we did with our Opening Day predictions on the 2025 Nationals … 😬
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Revisiting our 2025 Opening Day predictions

OK, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. No, not the naming of the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations. Not the hiring of a new manager. And certainly not the signing of any core y...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 7d

New District Chat podcast with Amy Jennings is up!

* Hearing from Paul Toboni
* Full reaction to his press conference and meeting with the media
* What's next for the new POBO?

Listen here or wherever you get your pods! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

EP 15: Paul Toboni introduced as Nats’ new POBO

Podcast Episode · District Chat · 10/02/2025 · 46m

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 8d

Eli Willits moves up to No. 15. Travis Sykora at No. 49 and Jarlin Susana at No. 87 round out the #Nats prospects in the Top 100.

Sam Dykstra @samdykstramilb.bsky.social · 8d

Check out the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list

While much of the baseball world turns its focus to the Major League postseason this week, those who follow the land of prospects closely are in a quieter period between the end of the Minor League se...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 8d

Hopping back on the podcast with Amy Jennings LIVE at 1 p.m.! Our full reactions to Paul Toboni's press conference and the top storylines from the Nats' 2025 season!

Tune in here! www.youtube.com/live/EBH2bme...

Paul Toboni introduced as Nats’ new POBO | District Chat

YouTube video by masn Nationals

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 8d

Paul Toboni wants to make the Nats a "player development monster." That could start by helping the young core improve and be more consistent.

"I think there's another gear to tap into with many of them." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/h...

How Toboni plans to make Nats a “player development monster”

Yesterday was a fun and exciting day for Paul Toboni and his family, as he was officially introduced as the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations. But now that the hands have been shaken and...

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 9d

Toboni: "We were going to hold a pretty high bar if we were going to leave Boston. This cleared it because of that: Ownership's love of baseball and how competitive they are."

Lerner: "Don't give up on us. We're going to be there again, I guarantee you."
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/t...

Toboni, Lerner reveal visions for Nationals' future

Paul Toboni liked his situation in Boston. He was a rising star within the Red Sox organization, a strong candidate to be named general manager and work directly underneath chief baseball officer Crai...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 9d

Paul Toboni on Nats roster: "I think there's another gear to tap into with many of them. So it's not just that they're already really talented players. It's that it's easy for me to see a world a year or 2 down the line where we're seeing a different caliber player in a good way."

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 9d

New guy in town.

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 9d

Good morning from Nationals Park, where Paul Toboni's introductory press conference will begin at 9 a.m., with a dais that includes seats and microphones for not only Toboni but Mark Lerner, Ed Cohen and Robert Tanenbaum.

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 10d

Daylen Lile was named National League Player AND Rookie of the Month for September. He led the NL in OPS, slugging percentage, batting average and triples.

Lile is the 11th player to win both rookie and player awards in the same calendar month.

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MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 11d

Giants Fire Bob Melvin

The Giants announced Monday that they’ve fired manager Bob Melvin. They’ll spend the early portion of the offseason looking for a new skipper. More to come.

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 11d

The Nationals have announced a press conference to introduce the new president of baseball operations on Wednesday at 9 a.m. It will air live in its entirety on MASN.

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Mark Zuckerman @markzuckerman.bsky.social · 11d

After arguably the most disappointing season in club history, the young Nationals are in desperate need of consistency and accountability.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/y...

Young Nationals need more consistency, more accountability

Was 2025 the most disappointing season in Nationals history? There’s a compelling argument it was.Though four previous versions of this club (2008, 2009, 2021, 2022) produced worse records, this curre...

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Bobby Blanco @bobbyblanco.bsky.social · 13d

Bob Carpenter is the voice of the Nats. He’s a huge reason why we’re all fans. And he was a constant reminder that I’m lucky to do this job and to enjoy it.

Congrats, The Main MASN Bob! Thank you for everything and can’t wait to See. You. Later!

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