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The Washington Nationals finished 77-85 but claimed the NL East title as the New York Mets sank to their first last-place finish since 2003. Andres Chaparro hit two homers in the season finale to seal the division crown, while Josiah Gray recorded his first major league save. Meanwhile, Francisco Rivero and Raudi Perez received 56-game suspensions for PED violations. This episode analyzes the division race, the impact of suspensions on the minor league pipeline, and roster battles including Brady House vs. Jorbit Vivas at third base and the outfield competition featuring James Wood and Dylan Crews. We also discuss predictions for 2027, projecting 88 wins for Washington.

In this episode: Division Race & Season Finale · Roster Battles & Pitching Depth · League Context & 2027 Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/wsh/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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