BBTN: Nats Advance, Cole Wins Again, Hembo Knows

The Nationals advance to the franchise's first World Series and Jon Sciambi joins Buster to discuss how Washington overcame a sub-par bullpen to "obliterate" the Cardinals and if they'll match up better with the Yankees or Astros (10:12). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (28:05), Josh Reddick calls out Yankees fans (33:04) and ESPN's Marly Rivera on New York's bullpen issues and struggles against Gerrit Cole last night (34:34).

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'Sometimes you gotta wait for good things': Inside the greatest night in Nats history

After 15 seasons, Washington is finally going to the World Series as original Nat Ryan Zimmerman and all of D.C. soak in the celebration.

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What does the Nats' sweep mean for the World Series?

The Nationals looked great in making short work of St. Louis, but can they do the same against the Astros or Yankees?

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Ryan Zimmerman, on reaching the World Series without Bryce Harper: "Bryce Harper is a phenomenal player. One of the best players I've ever played with. That's the business part of this game. You can't keep everybody. We would love to keep him, we would love to keep anybody who's been a really good player here. That's just not how it works out. He's a big part of why we're here today, as well."

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer

Nationals starter Max Scherzer: "It just seems like everybody wants younger and younger players and everybody wants to forget about all the old guys. We see it in free agency. We're not dumb. The fact that we're the oldest team and we went out and won the National League pennant just shows you that old guys, we bring a lot of value to clubhouses."

D.C. headed to World Series for first time since 1933 (1:57)

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Kendrick: Nationals found their groove (1:52)

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Martinez speaks to team, gets showered with champagne (0:58)

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The Nationals are going to "La Playa."

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Why the Nats are better than fine without Bryce Harper

Seven months ago, we boldly declared that the Nationals would be just fine without their departed superstar. They're not only fine -- they're going to the World Series.