Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

Kyle Finnegan is back with your Nats, but Ryan has some different thoughts than everyone else with him. Should he still be the closer moving forward? We get you up to speed on the best performances so far of spring training, who's been hot?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us By Sup...

The former first round pick Robert Hassell III has really struggled these past few seasons, but has also dealt with injuries. As he is having a good start to spring training, Ryan tells you why it's still too early to give up on him. There's a group of talented Washington Nationals players who may not get the opportunity to play every day, so what should we do with them?    Follow Ryan Clary on Tw...

We have TWO spring training games to discuss from this weekend that were filled with top prospects showcasing their talents. Ryan gives you his 3 biggest overreactions from this weekend. We then catch you up on ALL of the talent from spring training, who was ultra impressive this weekend? Then, we look ahead to some pitching matchups this week.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com...

The Nats have some big questions heading into 2025, and the biggest one is probably the starting rotation. Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo have acknowledged that they will only keep 5 for Opening Day, so who will it be? The guys who don't crack the rotation, what will happen to them?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://t...

Jacob Young has come into camp looking like a stud, and he might be your breakout star for the 2025 Washington Nationals. With him gaining all this muscle, do you have any concerns for how he plays the game? We catch you up on all of the major headlines down at Nats spring training as well. Then, there's a superstar heading to free agency in 2026... Nats?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://t...

Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post had an exclusive interview with Nats principal owner Mark Lerner. A lot was said, and he thinks that the Nats weren't ready to sign a superstar and citedf the signing of Jayson Werth as to why that is. Ryan brings out the facts, and discusses why both points were simply wrong. Then, we get into a big picture discussion, is it time to sell the team? Lastly, we u...

Mike Rizzo thinks the Nats are a better team than in 2024. While there is more talent, there's also a lot more unknowns with the 2025 Nats according to Ryan. Mike Rizzo also stated that the Nats will NOT roll with a 6-man rotation to begin the year, but we think that won't last long. Travis Sykora has also been shut down until May because of a "minor hip surgery".    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: ...

The Nats signed former All-Star SS Paul DeJong to a one-year deal to be their everyday 3B until Brady House is ready, and Ryan thinks it's a really smart move. We discuss that here, but also what it means for Jose Tena. Nathaniel Lowe appears to be unhappy with how his arbitration hearing went, and Ryan has a major issue with it. Lastly, Jacob Young looks JACKED heading into 2025.    Follow Ryan C...

Ryan is starting to believe in the growth of CJ Abrams, and think that he is primed for a breakout season with the Nats. He discusses what Davey Martinez had to say about the young shortstop, and more! We then get into some notes from Davey Martinez's first presser of 2025 as the Nats are underway at spring training!    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked...

Pitchers & catchers have reported to spring training TODAY! Ryan gives you the biggest headlines to watch for as spring training rolls on. Davey Martinez might be on the hot seat entering 2025, but should he be?   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! Wonderf...

Pitchers and catchers report THIS WEEK for the Nats so Ryan puts together  a list of takes for those positions and decides whether they're hot takes, cold takes, or just right. We take a dive into the position coaches headlined by Sean Doolittle, the pitching strategist for this team. Could he be entering his final year in the organization?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryan...

Pitchers and catchers report to camp in just a few days now, and we have a LOT of questions surrounding both of those position groups. Ryan lays out a lot of questions for you, and provides some answers as well. When does baseball season start for you since football season is over?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://tw...

As we get ready for an exciting 2025 season, what are some positive headlines to watch for this season? We give you a couple to keep your eye on moving forward. Then, we have to balance out the positives with some negatives... What are the negative headlines to watch?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_N...

Ryan is joined by Ben Strober today to discuss some expectations for your Nats as we get closer to Spring Training. Do you think they could surprise us and be a postseason team? Which prospects are you MOST excited to see in 2025?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us By Supporting O...

The Washington Nationals are loaded with young talent in the system, but on the Major League side, which group are you most confident in? Ryan gives you his main answer, and also a secondary one. Then, we look at some remaining free agents... Could the Nats still look to add now?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twit...

We are just a few days away from Spring Training, so we discuss who's feeling the MOST heat for the Washington Nationals heading into free agency. The Nats are exploring stadium renovations, and the renderings seem awesome. But, Ryan would make one change and it has to do with Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman. Wilson Ramos has also retired, and he might be the most underrated Nat of the 2010's.    Fol...

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The Nats have released their non-roster invitees for Spring Training, and Brady House headlines the list. After the Nats decided not to add any 3B this winter, could he make the Opening Day roster? Also, Luis Garcia Jr. has switched agencies again, and Ryan thinks we may be looking at a Luis Garcia Jr. extension.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On...

The Washington Nationals have had a relatively quiet offseason, but they still have some positive pieces on this roster that could propel them to October baseball. Ryan discusses these things that HAVE to happen in order for this team to contend in 2025.   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Sup...

As we get closer and closer to Opening Day, who do you think has the most to prove in 2025? Who has their back against the wall? Also, a team up north has now adopted cheaper concession prices, why don't the Nats do this? We take some time to remember a friend of the program, Pete Medhurst, as he has sadly passed away.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Lock...

Ryan has issued his top 10 prospects entering 2025 for this show, and there are a couple surprises here for you! Also, we discuss a former top 30 prospect in the Nats system retiring from baseball.    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! Rocket Money Cancel...

The Washington Nationals are heading into 2025 with a solid core of young starting pitchers, but should they utilize a 6-man rotation? Ryan also discusses the Nats signing Jorge Lopez to a one-year deal. How will they construct the bullpen? Also, is it a bad look for the Nats heading to arbitration with newly acquired Nathaniel Lowe?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary1...

As the Nats have had a slow offseason, it's time to face the music. The Nats have become a small market operation while being in a top 10 market. Ryan discusses why he believes the Nats are operating this way to begin the show. The Nats did make a move yesterday signing utility man Amed Rosario, and he thinks he could play more than you think.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/...

On today's show we take a deep dive into the 2024 1st round pick Seaver King and crunch his numbers, and also look at his ceiling. How good do you think this guy could be for the Nats? More importantly, what kind of ceiling does he have? We then look at some of the top prospects in the organization, and Ryan gives you 2 names to keep an eye on as he thinks they could be traded down the line.    Fo...

The Washington Nationals haven't made any real splashes this offseason, but does that mean they won't? There's still Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Anthony Santander, and Jack Flaherty... Do you see them signing any of those guys? The NL East is going to be very top heavy in the 2020's with the Mets, Braves, and Phillies... Does that throw off the Nats rebuild plans?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: ...