Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals win the series in Cincinnati, and CJ Abrams stays hot for the Nats! We discuss the series win led by James Wood and CJ Abrams. We get you a Nats stock report for the past week, who's been up and who's been down? We preview the Guardians-Nats series here!   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitt...

Brad Lord made his case yesterday to be full time in the Nats rotation collecting his FIRST MLB win in his young career. Should the Nats roll with the hot hand moving forward? Colin Poche has been DFA'd by the team, and they have signed LHP Andrew Chafin to a MLB deal. Ryan discusses these BIG moves for the team. We get you a Nats prospect stock report, who's been up and who's been down?    Follow...

It has been no secret that Josh Bell has been off to a sluggish start in 2025, but what gives? When, and will the Nats look to make a change? We then discussed Cade Cavalli after he was pulled in the 2nd inning a few days ago and Davey and Rizzo provided updates on him. We also get into Daylen Lile getting promoted to AAA Rochester.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11...

The Nats had plenty of opportunities to put the Phillies to bed, and they simply couldn't take advantage of them. Ryan discusses all the opportunities they had, and more. Keibert Ruiz was a hot topic last night as he missed a ball from RF Dylan Crews to tie the game in the 9th... What's next for Ruiz and his defensive struggles?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   F...

This episode dives into the Cubs' impressive start, analyzing their performance against top-tier teams and their potential for a deep playoff run. The discussion also covers the financial hurdles faced by small market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies, highlighting the importance of player retention and draft strategies. Plus, what is your favorite walk off moment?  Support Us...

On today's Locked On Nationals podcast, we are joined by Connor Thomas from Locked On Phillies to preview a MASSIVE NL East series. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and where we expect them to prove. Also, is this a big series for the Nats AND Phillies as one of them has been struggling out of the gate? Lastly, we preview a great pitching matchup for the Phillies & Nats in ga...

The Washington Nationals walked off the New York Mets not once, but TWICE this past weekend! Ryan discusses the two thrilling wins from the weekend. Then, we get a Nats stock report, who has been uo and who has been down? We then discuss why Jose Tena should be getting EVERY opportunity at 3rd base.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on T...

The Nats are coming off a great series win against the Orioles, but Ryan finds himself frustrated with the Nats skipper, Davey Martinez. He discusses why he is, and where he wants to see Davey improve. It's time for a Nats prospect stock report, who's been up and who's been down in 2025? Lastly, Juan Soto returns to Nats Park for the first time as a New York Met... sigh.    Follow Ryan Clary on Tw...

James Wood hit another leadoff homerun for the Nats last night, and Ryan is ready to bat him leadoff EVERY night! He discusses why to begin the show. The Orioles are off to a brutal start, and he thinks the Nats could win a World Series before the Orioles do. Ryan explains why here. We then preview game 3 of the Beltway Series with MacKenzie Gore on the bump!   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https...

Can the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants keep the National League West race thrilling until the end? With the Dodgers and Padres neck-and-neck and the Giants just a game behind, this MLB season promises intense competition. Dive into the dynamics of division races, the emotional toll of different types of losses, and the elusive quality of being "clutch" in baseball.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast...

Luis Garcia Jr is coming off a big breakout season while being one of the best offensive 2B in baseball. 2025 has been a different story so far, why has he been struggling? We then discuss the HUGE news of MASN as they have now launched a new streaming option for consumers without cable. Dylan Crews is back on track sporting a 6 game hit streak, and he seems to be back in the good graces of Nats f...

The Nationals (barely) won 2 of 3 against the Rockies this past weekend after dominant starts by MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin, but man oh man the Nats bullpen... WOW. Ryan discusses the historically bad start for the Nats pen, and gets into their sluggish offense as well yesterday. We then give you a Nats stock report as Dylan Crews has quietly improved drastically so far this past week. We then...

Ryan hasn't seen Nats fans this upset since the spring of 2019 when everyone wanted the Nats to fire Davey Martinez. Well, you should be angry, but wanting to fire coaches won't fix the Nats main issues. We then give you an update on DJ Herz as he underwent TJ surgery. It's a Nats prospect stock report Friday, who's been up and who's been down?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com...

Nats legend Jayson Werth joins Locked On Nationals to discuss ALL things Nats. We hit on his free agency and how he landed in DC. Also, he ALMOST signed with this AL East team. Ryan discusses the current state of the Nats with Jayson, and his first thoughts of James Wood. We then get into his horse racing venture as his horse Flying Mohawk will be racing at the Kentucky Derby!    Follow Ryan Clary...

Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, and now James Wood. The Nats have developed some special talent throughout the years, and James Wood might be the most unique one yet. Ryan gushes over James Wood's start to the 2025 campaign here! We then get into where the Nats were right, and where the Nats were wrong so far.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals...

There have been plenty of surprises to start the season and the storylines are starting to form. Who has had the best start to the season and who needs to turn things around? The experts from the Locked On Podcast Network bring you their way too early season MVPs and a top 5 Power Rankings! All that and more on this week’s MLB SQUAD Show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick...

The Nats had an exciting matchup last night with Paul Skenes going up against Dylan Crews, but the Nats fell short yet again. Ryan has a bone to pick with the Nats, and it's time to start helping your former top prospect Dylan Crews. We then get into the Nats bullpen as it has been close to a disaster so far in 2025... What needs to happen?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Rya...

The Washington Nationals have a problem. They got their pants pulled down against the Marlins, and there's a glaring issue. Ryan discusses what that is, and also gets into the Nats sending CJ Abrams to the IL. We give you a Nats stock report on the latest individual performances on the Nats, who's been up and who's been down? We then preview tonight's Pirates matchup between Paul Skenes and Dylan...

Two weeks into the season, the Nats starting pitchers have been very good and that has been a slight surprise for some. Ryan goes through the numbers here with a rotation led by Mitchell Parker and MacKenzie Gore. We then give you a Nats prospects stock report for the Nats, who has been up and who has been down? We then preview the Nats-Marlins series as the Nats DOMINATED the fish in 2024.    Fol...

The Nats ALMOST went for the sweep against the Dodgers, but they blew the game yesterday after Jake Irvin gave up 4 runs in the first inning then settled in to deliver a nice bounce back start. Ryan discusses the series, and then the big issue currently... the bullpen. We then get to the outfield situation, and Ryan is ready to roll with Alex Call everyday until something changes.    Follow Ryan C...

The story last night was James Wood becoming a superstar in front of our eyes as he carried the Nats to a BIG win hitting 2 homeruns against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. We then get into the brilliant start by Brad Lord going 3 scoreless innings. Also, this Nats team is just fun to watch, what has been the most fun to watch?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Fol...

The 2025 MLB Season is fresh and new and the storylines are already forming. Hot starts, cold starts, torpedo bats, juiced balls and lots more! The experts from the Locked On MLB network bring you their thoughts on the early season so far.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the s...

MacKenzie Gore continues to be a different animal so far in 2025, and this time he did it against Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and the LA Dodgers! Ryan discusses the renaissance season for Gore so far, and how yesterday was a PERFECT Nats win. We then get into Ted Leonsis commenting about wanting to buy the Nats yet again. Lastly, we preview tonight's game with Brad Lord making his starting debut....

Ryan opens up this weeks Locked On Nationals podcast discussing the Nats getting the series win against the D-Backs, the first of many in 2025! Then, we jump into the big discussion for today; Do the Nats have to continue playing Alex Call with how hot he has been? It's a Monday, so we get into our FIRST Nats stock report of 2025! Lastly, we preview tonight's Dodgers matchup and look ahead to a BR...

We just got the breaking news that former All Star pitcher Michael Soroka will head to the 15 day IL with a biceps injury. Ryan discusses that here, and also who could be in line to start for this weekend.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pi...