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The Washington Nationals finished 77-85 but claimed the NL East title. In this mailbag, we discuss Andres Chaparro's two-homer finale against the Mets, the suspensions of Francisco Rivero and Raudi Perez, and the upcoming third base competition between Brady House and Jorbit Vivas.

We analyze the pitching depth chart featuring Josiah Gray and Jake Irvin, evaluate the bullpen options like Clayton Beeter and Jake Bird, and look at how the team can reach 88 wins in 2027. Key topics include CJ Abrams' health, Yohandy Morales at first base, and the impact of the minor league suspensions on the farm system.

Hosts Stephanie and Sean provide tactical insights on plate discipline, OBP, and defensive positioning for the upcoming offseason.

In this episode: Chaparro Finale & Suspensions · Third Base & Pitching Depth · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/wsh/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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