Al Galdi

Host of The Al Galdi Podcast
Co-host of the Nats Chat podcast
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[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

I also discuss:

Mike Florio getting fooled by an RGIII post on X

The Nats' 7-3 win at Colorado, including a ridiculous benches-and-bullpens-clearing incident

The Orioles' 6-5 loss at Boston in Game 1 of a big three-game series

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Episode 1,370 - Guest: @TheHowardGutman. First of two conversations assessing the Josh Harris group three years into it owning the Washington Commanders. We on this show focus on football operations. Discussion of the 2026 offseason, lack of leaks & more.
https://t.co/aO99MhrqFr

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

The #Nats hit 3 homers on Monday night, but it was an unlikely trio of bullpen arms that truly stepped up in Colorado.

@MarkZuckerman (From Coors Field) & @AlGaldi after the 7-3 #Nationals win:

https://t.co/T7Lmp9KADZ

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Episode 1,369 - Guest: @CFB_Dalton on his @PFF piece that ranked Jayden Daniels as NFL's No. 12 QB1. What went into the ranking, outlook for Daniels in 2026 & more.

Analysis of the Nats' wild series win at the A's & the surging Orioles' sweep at Houston
https://t.co/QGBVe18o1Q

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

Foster Griffin was great again on Sunday as his ERA is now down to 2.68 this season.

@AlGaldi & @tshovers after the #Nats 5-2 win in Sacramento to return to .500:

https://t.co/WAniyhvjkA

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

Jorbit Vivas took the mound again, but otherwise Saturday was the exact opposite of Friday night's rout.

@MarkZuckerman & @AlGaldi after the #Nats 15-1 loss to the #Athletics in California:

https://t.co/M7brfBKi9M

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

The #Nats homered 4 times in Friday night's 23-4 rout of the Athletics in Sacramento.

@MarkZuckerman & @AlGaldi after Andres Chaparro drove in 8 #Nationals runs:

https://t.co/mdJsD4XYyE

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Episode 1,368 - New details from David Blough on his rise to OC. How much of parting with Kingsbury was about wanting to keep Blough?

Adam Schefter suggests Brandon Aiyuk has "scared off" Washington.

Breakdown of Nats & O's news during the All-Star Break.https://t.co/j8mLsFSl1h

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

@lynwoodgray @BenStandig @NBASummerLeague Thank you for the kind words. So who then is king?

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Also on the show:

Discussion of the Trae Young press conference, including telling comments from Will Dawkins

In-depth analysis of the Nats' getting swept by the Yankees - what can/should be done about the bullpen? & James Wood is surging

Breakdown of the Orioles' sweep of KC

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Episode 1,367 - Guest: @BenStandig on the state of Washington Commanders fandom on this the six-year anniversary of the retirement of "Redskins." Also, can AJ Dybantsa as a rookie can be for the Wizards what Jayden Daniels as a rookie was for Washington?
https://t.co/STf2wd405c

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

The #Nats were swept on Sunday afternoon and will enter the All-Star Break at a game below .500

@MarkZuckerman & @AlGaldi after the 5-3 loss to the #Yankees:

https://t.co/IvLluOeLxb

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

@TheCurlyWDude @TalkNats @Nats_Chat Better for sure. Win total in the low 50s.

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

@TheCurlyWDude @TalkNats @Nats_Chat These losses are maddening. The bullpen is atrocious. But I don't agree w/ viewing 2026 the same way we viewed bad-bullpen years like 2017 and 2019. Those were win-now teams w/ high payrolls. This is a rebuilding, low-payroll team with o/u win totals in the 60s. Context matters.

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

Loaded episode w/ @MarkZuckerman & @AlGaldi:

**Bullpen blows it again in 4-2 loss to NYY
**Wood homers again
**Foster Griffin an All-Star
**Learn about #Nats 1st Round Pick Chris Hacopian

https://t.co/FgUYvsjxk2

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

What it feels like watching the Nationals’ bullpen.

[Ben Strober @strobersports]

Good to talk some Wizards with @AlGaldi yesterday. Be sure to check it out!

[Nats Chat Podcast @Nats_Chat]

Clayton Beeter was replaced by the recently acquired LHP Matt Krook to begin the 9th and it did not work out for the #Nats.

@MarkZuckerman & @AlGaldi w/ plenty of focus on that decision after the 5-3 loss:

https://t.co/L9AdRoliXP

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

Episode 1,366 - Guest: @BenStandig on state of Washington Commanders' roster. How has Adam Peters done over three offseasons?

Guest: @StroberSports on Wizards. AJ Dybantsa🔥, offseason evaluation, Anthony Davis extension?, pressure on Brian Keefe? & more.
https://t.co/hdUjcvmVZW

[Al Galdi @AlGaldi]

@wardenalex21 @Nats_Chat No, it's not too early. I've been mentioning Butera as a MOY candidate, and, yes, Griffin is eligible for ROY. Each is a very compelling candidate as of now.