Wire Taps: MASN rights to be decided by panel; Murphy looking like a steal; "Little Nats" go undefeated

After exacting some revenge on the Phillies by sweeping them at home, the Nationals are heading to Cincinnati for a much-deserved day off. Will Bryce Harper photobomb more fans? What museums will Stephen Strasburg go to? We can only wait to find out.

Here's the scoop from Cincinnati.

The Nationals got the real deal (and a steal) with Daniel Murphy
Murphy won't hit .400, but it's looking more and more like the Nationals got the steal of the century by signing their new second baseman.

MLB wants MASN rights to be decided by panel
Major League Baseball informed both parties earlier that, unless barred by the court, they would be taking the negotiations to a panel. Another step closer to that elusive money... and another step closer to that elusive Bryce Harper extension.

At the beginning of the season, the bullpen was the Nationals' biggest weakness. Now, it's a big strength.
It was a mix of old and new, a problematic melting pot. Now, it's among the best in the National League.

Felipe Rivero's dance moves
After a strikeout, Rivero enjoyed a perfectly executed slide-step on Tuesday.

Remember the "Little Nats" from Bryce's commercial? They went undefeated.
The "Little Nats" went 21-0 on the season after meeting Harper this past February and shooting a commercial (and getting some sweet new hairdos)

Tomorrow's Game: Nationals vs Reds - 7:10 PM (MASN2, WJFK)
Probable Pitchers: Gio Gonzalez (3-3, 3.57 ERA) vs Brandon Finnegan (1-4, 4.14 ERA)