A Triple Shy | Nats, Baseball, Banter

We hope you all are having a great time watching the genuinely entertaining Washington Nationals this season. We wanted to drop this very brief episode to give you an update on where we've been and to put our anthem out into the world once again. Be well, stay subscribed, and we will see you all soon!

It was a roller coaster of a week for the Nationals with the end of the Pirates series, a mostly forgettable series against Philadelphia, and a winning series by the Bay. Joe and Craig also talk about Stephen Strasburg’s official retirement, his GOAT status, and the “epidemic” of arm injuries for professional pitchers.

We have meaningful games to talk about!! Joe and Craig dive deep into all of the action from the Nationals opening series in Cincinnati and Home Opener vs the Pirates. Nick Senzel's freak injury paves the way for the Trey Lipscomb 3B era, or does it? We talk about whether that's a good decision or not - pssst, it's probably not. Game Balls and Goose Egg's return to on field performances but the North Sider's made some forgettable news during their Opening Day. A Psych-ically charged Former Nats Great rounds out this first Regular Season edition of the 2024 A Triple Shy Campaign! You can find this episode anywhere you can listen to podcasts and if you can't find it there, ask us!

This episode drops on Opening Day 2024 as the Nats start on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. Joe and Craig cover the roster decisions that brought the team down to 26 men, dish on the Ohtani saga, and make their 2024 season predictions! The “What Is Nats Internet Mad At This Week?” segment makes its debut, and Joe almost blows the easiest Former Nats Great yet. Stay tuned through the outro for bloopers!

We've got another week of spring results to digest and analyze - from the kids to the wily veterans. Joe and Craig discuss the ripple effect of the Eddie Rosario MiLB signing and what it likely means for James Wood and Jacob Young. The Spring Training previews continue this week with the Nats young Catching corps and mismash infield getting the spotlight. Game Balls and Goose Eggs with a layup Former Nats Great rounds out this Spring-fresh episde! You can find this episode anywhere you can listen to podcasts and if you can't find it there, ask us!

Spring training baseball games are underway for 2024, and Joe and Craig were so excited that they couldn't even wait a week to get out another show! None of the young talent we've been eager to see this spring have disappointed as James Wood, Robert Hassell III (the three), Dylan Crews, Brady House, Josiah Gray, and Mackenzie Gore all feature heavily in "This Is What Happened...," and we start our Positional Previews with the Coaching Staff and Outfield. The Former Nats Greats segment is back along side Game Balls and Goose Eggs. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Google Podcasts.

Joe and Craig are fresh off some much needed R&R, and they're ready to talk about the goings on from the first weeks of spring training, including a resolved ownership situation, some cool batting practice hats, and a few signings that you may or may not care about. (You probably don't.) This week's fun focused format closes out with some great Game Balls and Goose Eggs and a preview of our recording plan for the next couple weeks. Get ready for positional previews! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Google Podcasts.

Craig and Joe talk about pitchers and catchers reporting and some Formula 1 drama before getting into the Nats and Nats-adjacent news of late. Joey Gallo hopes to take on Adam Dunn status, some bullpen arms hope for resurgent years, and the Nats' brand has an identity crisis. All of this leads up to an epic Gameballs and Goose Eggs segment and a Former Nats Greats segment that yields surprising results. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, Podbean.

It's a new year, and Joe and Craig are back to talk about the lukewarm-at-best stove for the Nats. Dylan Floro looks to be the offseason's blockbuster, Doo is back in a Curly W, and Bob Carpenter shares his retirement plans. The Q&A segment is back with some great questions from social media, and Joe nails a couple quintessential Former Nats Greats. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, Podbean.

As the year winds to a close, Joe and Craig recap the new Nats and look at some old Nats in new places! The script goes totally out of the window in this classic-style podcast from the glory days. You will hear the latest news on Nick Senzel, the Rule 5 Draft, and Future Former Nats Great Juan Yepez with detours to the Hall of Fame, LA for the Ohtani bonanza, and the Nats new scoreboard! Game Balls and Goose Eggs followed by a Golden Era Former Nats Great close out 2023! Thank you all for choosing to spend your time with us! Happy Holidays! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, Podbean.

The Nationals got some new coaches! Joe and Craig got a new video game! Life is all about balance. Other topics this week include (but are CERTAINLY not limited to) Victor Robles and the ongoing option drama, Mike Rizzo and the 46-man 40-man roster, as well as everyone's favorite offseason topic - the 2024 season start times! This is an especially fun episode that ends with a classic Former Nats Great that is juuuuust on the tip of Joe's tongue. You can find every episode of A Triple Shy on Apple Podcast, the Google Play Store, Spotify, Audible, IHeartRadio, and Podbean! #LetUsBowl

Joe and Craig talk about the two exciting League Championship Series in the "This is What Happens" segment. Then it's on to Nats news with Lane Thomas' unexpected Gold Glove nomination, the Arizona Fall League (just as the World Series returns to Phoenix), and most importantly, the fourth anniversary of the Washington Nationals World Series victory. You won't want to miss Trader Joe getting roasted for his Craig Kimbrel love during Game Balls and Goose Eggs, and this week's Former Nats Great is another truly obscure one for Craig to fight through. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, Spotify, Audible, and now iHeartRadio!

On our first true offseason podcast, Joe and Craig dive into the first two rounds of playoff action. During "This is What Happens", your hosts cover each sweep and top-seed early exit before making even more ridiculous predictions for the Championship Series round. After the break, new Sr. Director of Scouting Brad Ciolek gets some shine as the guys take their crack at reducing a 45-man roster down to 40 after the World Series. MLB Hardware gets awarded, the Marlins get roasted again, Game Balls and Goose eggs wait for no one, and Joe absolutely crushes his Former Nats Great rounds out this jam-packed October edition of A Triple Shy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, Spotify, and now Audible!

The offseason has arrived for the Washington Nationals, so Joe and Craig cover the final two series of the season against the Orioles and Braves. They give out their end-of-season awards, make postseason predictions, and Joe realizes what "offseason extension" means, before Craig nails his second consecutive Former Nats Great. You can find every episode of A Triple Shy on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, and Spotify!

On the penultimate episode of the A Triple Shy 2023 Regular Season, Joe and Craig bid their first farewells to the year that was before sharing the tale of Rowdy Tellez. In This Is What Happened... the guys break down the series win against the lowly South Siders before meeting the Braves in a bruising but rainy 2023 Nats Park finale. Game Balls and Goose Eggs take you right into an ALL TIME 2021 Former Nats Great that gets a big swing and a miss! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, and Spotify! ....5 stars plz

On this week's episode of A Triple Shy, Joe and Craig talk about the Tampa Bay (or is it Tample Bay?) Rays staying in St. Pete and their amazing trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh before getting into the Pirates and Brewers series last week. They round out the show with a different kind of Game Balls and Goose Eggs segment and Craig hitting his first Former Nats Great out of the park! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, and Spotify.

On this week's episode of A Triple Shy, Joe and Craig talk about their favorite childhood baseball movies, the chaos of the AL playoff race, and all of the week's Nats action. The hosts take you through the Strasburg mess and then predict the future for some less heralded call-ups. Game Balls and Goose eggs lead into a bittersweet Former Nats Great. All that and more on this weeks A Triple Shy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, and now Spotify!

Craig and Joe talk about how important unions have been to baseball in a celebration of Labor Day before covering a couple of tough series against the Blue Jays and Marlins. They react to Josiah Gray's public yell toward Jacob Young on Sunday before discussing the future of the Nats rotation this year and beyond. Finally, some game balls, goose eggs, and a Former Nats Great from Joe's home town round up a fun episode!

Joe and Craig talk about another great week for the Nats against the Yankees and the Marlins. They also discuss the big news from the week, including Davey Martinez' extension, Stephen Strasburg's retirement, and Stone Garrett's injury. Come for the banter, stay for the Game Balls, Goose Eggs, and Former Nats Greats!

On this week’s episode of A Triple Shy Joe and Craig recap another winning week against the Red Sox and Phillies! While the team travels to WIlliamsport, PA for the LLWS Classic the boys debate Josiah Gray’s recent struggles and a somewhat overcrowded bullpen. Game Balls, Goose Eggs, and a legendarily forgettable Former Nats Great round out Episode 5 of A Triple Shy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, the Google Play Store, and now Spotify!