Dog Days of August; Coaching Staff Extended; Minor League Check-In

Episode 142, FULL SHOW -- As the 2024 Season is approaching its final month, a pitching staff that was once performing at a high level has hit a stretch of inconsistency. Has the young pitching staff hit a wall as the inning pile up? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown their performances over the last week and determine what the next steps are in the development of this group; Manager Davey Martinez announced earlier this week that his entire coaching staff received extensions into the next season, ensuring that there is stability across the staff for the young developing players going into the 2025 season. But many Nats fans seem to be scratching their heads at the decision to retain a staff that coaches a team under .500 with several deficiencies. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on why some of those deficiencies may be overblown; While there are struggles on the Major League roster, several top prospects are putting up eye popping numbers across the Minor League system. Grant & Tobi have the latest updates on who's heating up across the Nats Minor League Affiliates.