"Manager Blake Butera's promise that his players would run a Hard-90 and do the little things right as a fundamentally sound team has not gone that way. It feels sort of like the slop we saw in 2025 where players would wave the white flag and give up."
"One thing about Crews is he brings intensity, leadership, and effort. His defense and baserunning are above average - but his bat hasn't been good. Who are the leaders on this team?"
"Don't the Nats have better starters in Triple-A Rochester? Mikolas has a 0.00 ERA in his first inning of work this season. And last season, his best inning was the second inning with a 3.36 ERA in his 31 starts."
The Washington Nationals began the 2026 season with a 3-1 record but quickly fell into a 5-game losing streak, now sitting at 3-6. Two games were lost after leading by 5 runs. Manager Blake Butera's strategies have faltered, with players not executing the promised fundamentals. Accountability has been questioned, especially after demoting top prospect Dylan Crews. Concerns arise over starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, who has a high ERA, prompting discussions about potential changes in the pitching lineup and bullpen usage.
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