# Nationals' Bullpen Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-06-27T20:12:45+00:00
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The Nationals’ playoff hopes are slipping fast after a brutal four-game skid, leaving them three and a half games behind the wild card. The real culprit? A collapsing bullpen that’s blown leads in back-to-back games and surrendered a five-run cushion against the Phillies. Despite having the worst ERA last season, the front office opted against investing in relief pitching, resulting in a patchwork crew that’s already blown 24 saves and posted an ERA over five. This season’s collapse is a wake-up call — and it’s happening right now. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6602719e394b0669

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