The All-Star festivities are over for the Washington Nationals. Bryce Harper has put his Home Run Derby trophy on the mantlepiece. It's time to get back down to business again in the regular season.

Joining Blake Finney for a special mid-season review on the DoDCast this week is Washington Post Nats beat writer, Chelsea Janes. On this episode of the podcast, they discuss the following:
- Bryce Harper's HR Derby heroics
- Max Scherzer's All-Star start
- The main reason for their .500 record
- Most surprising players so far
- The Nats strategy at the trade deadline
- Look ahead to an important series with the Atlanta Braves