This week marked the MLB Draft, the All-Star Game, and the second half kickoff, and In this week’s Best of Nats, Maryland coach Mark Swope gives the 411 on Nats first-round pick Chris Hacopian, who spent two years with the Terps, and Danny and Tobi dish out some first-half superlatives and second half predictions. Plus, Nats radio voice Dave Jageler gives his first-half recap and second half preview, POBO Paul Toboni debunks the rumor he was shopping James Wood last offseason…and we look ahead past the trade deadline to this winter, where it’s time for the Nats to spend like they’re building a contender!
Jul 18, 2026
