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Washington Nationals’ bullpen collapses threaten playoff dreams as trade deadline looms. Can Blake Butera's squad recover in time, or will ripple effects shift the team’s long-term vision? Ryan Clary dissects the Nationals’ devastating blown leads against the Philadelphia Phillies—highlighting key moments from CJ Abrams, Brad Lord, and Cade Cavalli—and examines the cascading impact of the struggling relief corps on both Wild Card hopes and potential trade scenarios. With blown saves piling up, questions arise about whether young stars like Abrams or Keibert Ruiz could be on the move, and how management might respond if the skid continues. Plus, the show previews the must-win showdown versus the Baltimore Orioles and spotlights James Wood’s recent slump.

00:00 Struggles with Nationals bullpen

08:00 No fix for the bullpen?

14:00 Bullpen's long term impact

19:22 Nationals trade speculation

23:00 Nats-Orioles preview 

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