The Al Galdi Podcast

14:15 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with an All-22-style deep dive on the state of the Commanders at tight end, including the truth about Ben Sinnott's rookie season and the extent to which John Bates has become a high-level blocking tight end 35:24 - Nationals: discussion of a doubleheader split with the American League-leading Detroit Tigers with an 11-2 loss and a 9-4 win 46:26 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-0 loss at the Texas Rangers to lose two out of three games in the series as starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano was bad for a fifth consecutive start Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:00 - Guest: Joe Pisapia, podcast host for Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros and author of The 2025 Fantasy Football Black Book, on him grading the Commanders as having an elite E.C.O. System (Expected Collective Offensive System) and more 34:50 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps re-signing restricted-free-agent defenseman Martin Fehervary to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension, trading for and then signing defenseman Declan Chisholm and forward Justin Sourdif, non-tendering defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, losing a number of unrestricted free agents and taking winger Lynden Lakovic and forward Milton Gastrin over the first two rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft 47:19 - Wizards: breakdown of the Wizards taking Jamir Watkins in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Wizards making a trade that gives them a whopping five players who were taken in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and the Wizards requesting waivers on Anthony Gill 52:58 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Los Angeles Angels and of the Nats finally having a jersey-patch sponsor and more 01:03:18 - Orioles: reaction to the injury-ravaged O's becoming even more injured, thoughts on a 10-2 loss at the Texas Rangers and more The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:22 - Guest: 7News DC sports director Scott Abraham on whether the D.C. Council will approve the Commanders' deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site by the July 15 deadline set by the team and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the possibility of a retractable roof for the stadium, the possibility of "RFK" being in the name of the stadium, to what degree tailgating will be a thing at the stadium, a notable back-and-forth that he had with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and more 39:05 - Wizards: discussion of what the Wizards did with their two picks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, including taking Tre Johnson of the University of Texas with the No. 6-overall pick 45:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 1-0 loss at the San Diego Padres despite starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowing one run in six innings with six strikeouts 52:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-0 loss to the Texas Rangers as Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:45 - Guest: Michael Phillips, founding editor of The Richmonder and former Commanders insider for The Richmond Times-Dispatch, on the complicated legacy of former Redskins limited partner Fred Smith, the Commanders' 2025 offseason, why Virginia faded in the Commanders' sweepstakes for a new stadium and a notable truth about where the majority of Commanders season-ticket holders live  37:33 - Guest: Wizards insider Josh Robbins of The Athletic with an in-depth preview of the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft and more 55:26 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 loss at the San Diego Padres in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-0 fourth-inning lead 01:05:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 10-inning loss to the Texas Rangers in a game in which the O's overcame a 4-0 seventh-inning deficit with a five-run seventh in which they homered in each of three consecutive plate appearances Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:11 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on the extent to which the Commanders in their great 2024 season benefited from "luck" and on his interaction with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during Quinn's time as Atlanta Falcons head coach 32:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-6 win at the San Diego Padres in a game in which the Nats smashed 15 hits 42:12 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers tossed eight scoreless innings Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

17:17 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders, including Gutman's experience at 2025 NBA Finals Game 6 as it relates to the Commanders, what to make of the potential delay of the D.C. Council's vote on team's deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., the significance of D.C. hosting the 2027 NFL Draft, what the Commanders have in team president Mark Clouse, why the Commanders' home attendance in the 2024 regular season was stunningly down from the team's home attendance in the 2023 regular season and whether a uniform change for the Commanders is coming 47:25 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games at the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, including a bullpen implosion in a 13-7 loss at the Dodgers 01:00:51 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the American League East-leading New York Yankees, including more bad injury developments for the O's Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:32 - Guest: Brandon Thorn, owner of the Trench Warfare newsletter, on the Commanders' offensive and defensive lines, including a recent conversation that Thorn had with Commanders offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson, what the team has in left tackle Laremy Tunsil, why Josh Conerly Jr. initially playing guard as opposed to tackle might make sense, why Thorn is bullish on Brandon Coleman at left guard, the strengths and concerns with the Commanders' revamped defensive line, perspective on interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton and the value of interior pass rush in the current NFL 36:37 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 11-inning win over the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies to end the Nats' 11-game losing streak in a game in which left fielder James Wood smashed two two-run homers, including a walk-off two-run homer  47:09 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-1 win at the Tampa Bay Ray for the Orioles' 16th win in 24 games as left fielder Colton Cowser homered for a third consecutive game The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:13 - Commanders: four theories for why the team's home attendance for the 2024 regular season was shockingly down from the team's home attendance for the 2023 regular season 26:06 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 loss to the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies, giving the Nats 11 consecutive losses...and reaction to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo standing by manager Davey Martinez and saying that the Nats' rebuild started with the Juan Soto trade in Aug. 2022 41:20 - Orioles: breakdown of a 12-8 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays in a game in which the O's blew an 8-0 third-inning lead Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:03 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with an All-22-style deep dive on the Commanders' depth at receiver off receiver Noah Brown being carted off the field on Day 2 of the team's mandatory minicamp, with a particular focus on receiver Luke McCaffrey off his disappointing rookie season 34:55 - Nationals: discussion of a 10-6 loss to the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies in a game in which the Nats got out-homered, 7-2, giving the Nats 10 consecutive losses 43:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-1 win at the Tampa Bay Rays, giving the O's 15 wins over the team's last 22 games The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:51 - Guest: Dave Kluge, senior writer and podcast host for Footballguys.com, on ranking the Commanders' Jayden Daniels as the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL in dynasty fantasy football, what to make of the all-time-great rookie season that Daniels had in the 2024 season, whether regression or progression is more likely for Daniels in his second NFL season, where Daniels ranks as a runner among quarterbacks in the NFL, which of the six quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will take the biggest step forward in the 2025 season and more 28:53 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 loss to the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies in a game in which the Nats blew a 4-3 ninth-inning lead for their ninth consecutive loss despite the MLB regular-season debut of third baseman Brady House, who is the Nats' top position-player prospect 42:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-1 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads