Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

This Nats-Cubs series proved one thing... The Nats need to clean up the defensive errors, and as well as the baserunning mistakes. Ryan discusses that here! We also get into why Nats fans should greet Patrick Corbin with the warmest of welcomes as he makes his return to DC tonight. We give you the latest stock report from Nats prospects as one guy is ready to make his MLB debut!    Follow Ryan Cla...

MacKenzie Gore delivered another shutout start for the Nats, and Ryan has put him in the Cy Young conversation joining Paul Skenes. We take a temperature check for Nats fans here, how do you feel with the Nats right now? Do you feel positive, or are you waiting for the other shoe to drop? We then preview the finale of this Nats-Cubs series.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Rya...

The Nats lost to the Cubs 8-3 in game 1 of the series, and Trevor Williams couldn't make it through 5 innings. When will the Nats make a change? Ryan looks ahead a few weeks, and he sees a ton of changes coming with Brady House coming to town, Dylan Crews getting healthy, and maybe seeing Cade Cavalli soon. What will the Nats roster/lineup look like then?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://...

MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze current playoff positions, potential fallers, and intriguing statistics. The hosts debate the Twins' chances, the Mariners' struggles, and the impact of the expanded wild...

The Nats-Cubs series could mark the end of the Nats rebuild, and the beginning of a new era. Ryan is joined by Ben Strober to discuss just that, and Ben makes a big announcement on the show also! We then get deeper into the Nats success, was the month of May proof that the Nats are contenders? Lastly, we preview tonight's matchup against the Cubs with Trevor Williams on the bump against Cade Horto...

The Washington Nationals may have just had their best stretch of baseball all year as the young studs in the outfield, Robert Hassell III & Daylen Lile, are heating this team up! We highlight Josh Bell's hot stretch, and the Nats offensive success as of recent. We then get into a Nats stock report, who's been up and who's been down? Has anyone noticed the improvements from the Nats bullpen? If you...

Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees,  the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenges that notion, exploring the idea that a "perfect season" in MLB might be more about providing fans with an exciting summer.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Trade Coffee   Right now, Trade is exclusively offering our customer 50% off your o...

Robert Hassell III has a HUGE night at the plate hitting his first HR for the Nats, and providing a 3 hit night. We also discuss James "Papa" Wood as he is now a commercial star in the DMV. We then discuss the Nats bullpen as they have been a solid group as of late. What has gone into that turnaround?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on...

Ken Rosenthal SLAMMED the Washington Nationals, and put them in the same conversation as the Pirates, White Sox, Marlins and the Rockies. And he's right. Ryan discusses some of his frustrations with the rebuild, and airs it all out. We then mix in some positive stuff cause James Wood is a superstar, and he hit his 14th BOMB of the season yesterday.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter...

Luis Garcia Jr. has slipped back into his 2023 woes this season, but where's the issue? And what's the fix? Was 2024 a fluke for him, or is he just struggling? We then talk about some "What If's" for the Nats... Hear Ryan out! We then take a look at the Mariners series as the Nats are out on the west coast!    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nation...

The Nats called up one of their most talented prospects Daylen Lile on Friday, and he popped for the Washington Nationals making some web gems and collecting a hit in his first at bat. We then get to Davey Martinez, and Ryan pleads to the skipper to keep things consistent. It's Monday, so we will give you the latest Nats stock report over the last week or so. Brady House, the Nats premiere positio...

Robert Hassell III recorded two hits, scored a couple of runs and also stole a base in his MLB debut. Ryan discusses his role with the team, and answers if he can stick moving forward. We then discuss Trevor Williams, and why Ryan is tired of Trevor Williams starting every 5 days. It's then time for a Nats prospect stock report, who's been up and who's been down?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: ...

Dylan Crews has been placed on the 10-day IL after leaving Tuesday nights game, and this is unfortunate all around. Crews have had a great week with power, and everything seemed to start clicking and now this... How concerned are you? We then take a look at where the Nats are in the wild card standings, could they make a run?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Foll...

One of the Nats top prospects Robert Hassell III debuts tonight against the Braves! Ryan discusses his ceiling, and what he could provide for the Nats in 2025. We then take a second to look back at the Juan Soto trade that got the Nats James Wood, CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, and now Robert Hassell III in the bigs.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On...

The Nats have tried to put an emphasis on putting the ball in the air more often, and it's FINALLY paying off for the team. Ryan discusses their big weekend offensively, and how it can continue to improve. Ryan shares his mid-May hot take for the trade deadline, and Nats fans might want to riot.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitt...

James Wood is a superstar, and so is CJ Abrams. Ryan discusses CJ's hot weekend with 2 homeruns against the Orioles, and his improvements overall on the year. It's a Nats stock report Monday, whose stock is up and whose stock is down? We then get your feel on the Nats recent success.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https:/...

The Nats FINALLY snapped their 7 game losing skid last night after James Wood and Jose Tena led a comeback to beat the Braves. Ryan discusses the comeback, and just how good it felt to get back in the win column. We then take a trip down to Fredericksburg to discuss Travis Sykora and Luke Dickerson, and Ryan believes these are your two top prospects in the organization.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twi...

Ryan is joined by Ben Strober today to discuss Davey Martinez, and the brewing situation surrounding him. Is it time to move on from the manager who brought this team a World Series trophy? We then discuss the 7-game losing skid, what's wrong with it? Who gets the blame?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/...

Are the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates making the right moves by firing their managers mid-season? With Bud Black and Derek Shelton out, the MLB landscape is shifting. Our hosts discuss the impact of these decisions on team dynamics and performance. Plus who are the top teams in baseball right now?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV...

The Washington Nationals offense this weekend was... Unaccounted for against a pretty weak St. Louis Cardinals team. Ryan discusses the frustrations of the Nats, and Josh Bell is in the center of it. We then get you a Nats stock report, who's been up and who's been down? Lastly, we preview the Braves-Nats series here!   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked...

Ryan believes we are pretty close to seeing one of the Nats top prospects Brady House making the bigs! We discuss what House could bring to the team, and how he has been flying under the radar in many different publications. It's a Friday, so we get you Nats prospect stock report here. Lastly, we preview the Cardinals-Nats series here!   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary...

Michael Soroka looked really good in his first start back from the IL, but then he came to a crash and burn in the 6th followed by a disaster in the bullpen as well. Could this Nats team really be a winning ball club if it wasn't for the bullpen? Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports to discuss that here. Lastly, we discuss Brad Lord and what his role should be moving forward.    Follow...

After a solid start from Jake Irvin and an early lead by the Nats offense, the inevitable happened. The bullpen came in, and didn't get the job done in game 1 of the doubleheader. What's next with the bullpen, and is there even a fix? We react to Eduardo Salazer being optioned to AAA as the Nats have activated Michael Soroka, and he will start TODAY!    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitt...

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's talk about slumps. How do new environments affect performance?   Tune in for expert analysis and engaging debates that promise to enhance your understanding of the evolving MLB season.  ...

The Washington Nationals have had Jacob young as their starting CF, and he is AWESOME defensively but has limitations offensively. Who could replace him in house? Well there's 2 options, and they could be very good ones. People have been giving up on prospects, like Dylan Crews, WAY too early. Ryan discusses a fair timeframe to give Crews and any young prospect as the Nats have some young talent r...