Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

As the Nats are making headlines for potential moves this offseason, could they potentially look to trade Brady House for a big time starting pitcher or even a big time bat? Also, we got Bobby Blanco's thoughts on the Nats supposedly being in on 3B Alex Bregman. Have we bought into the Nats spending this offseason?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked O...

Alex Bregman has been rumored to sign with the Nats this offseason, but what would that mean for top Nats prospect Brady House? Ryan discusses the possibility, and tells you what he would do. Joey Gallo and Joey Meneses are heading to free agency and the Nats have a hole to fill at 1B, what's the future there?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nat...

It's that time. Nats legend Juan Soto is a free agent, and he is about to get a MASSIVE pay day. Do the Nats have a realistic chance at getting him? It's a Make It Make Sense Monday, and today we try to make sense of the Nats trading away Juan Soto.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support...

Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun joins the show to talk about his reporting on MASN having new leadership, and how this could affect the Nats deal with MASN. Also, could the Nats be the next Orioles and build through the farm?    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...

Brady House is one of your top prospects, and there are a ton of expectations for him. Do you think he makes his debut in 2025, and if so, will he have a major impact? Also, which prospect could be a big surprise for us 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 Our...

The Washington Nationals are approaching one of their biggest off-season's in quite some time, what do you expect them to do? Ryan is joined by Darris Dameron of 106.7 The Fan to attack that question. Also, who was your unsung hero for the Nats in 2024?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Sup...

Let's say that Dylan Crews & James Wood are in the middle of your lineup in 2025, do you think they could carry this team into October? Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco to discuss this segment. Then, we answer this big question... Who will have the better career, Dylan Crews or James Wood?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  http...

Jacob Young is a very polarizing player for the Nats as he's expected to win the Gold Glove award in CF... but he lacks at the plate. Should the Nats keep him for the future and marry him, or ship him off? It's a Make It Make Sense Monday as we try to make sense of Victor Robles popping off with the Mariners in 2024 and earning an extension.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ry...

While yesterday we looked at the bright spots of the Nats, today we looked at the dark spots of this team. How many were they and could they be fixed?    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! PrizePicks Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to win $...

Today's episode is ALL positive about your Nats in 2024. We look into what went right for your team, and get into the biggest storylines for your Nats. In your opinion, what went right for this team?   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! PrizePicks Download...

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets is hitting free agency, and if I'm the Washington Nationals he would be at the top of my list. Ryan explains that here. Then, what 3 stats would you say define the 2024 Nats? Well, Ryan answers that tough question here and hints: they aren't pretty.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://t...

DJ Herz came in 20224 basically out of nowhere, and for a while he was the 2nd best pitcher for the Nats. Ryan discusses why he believes Herz has the 2nd highest ceiling for Nats starters. Then, we debut a new segment every Monday in the offseason... Make It Make Sense Monday. We tackle the biggest storyline of the offseason here, and you'll hear what Ryan says about that.    Follow Ryan Clary on...

Today's show we are joined by Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com! Bobby and Ryan discuss what will have to happen in order for the Nats to get back in contention. Will they try and add a starting pitcher first, OR  a power bat? Which is the bigger need?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Suppo...

Jake Irvin had an All-Star caliber first half of the season, and then fell off in a big way in the 2nd half. What went into his downfall as the dog days of summer hit? Ryan believes that we haven't seen the best version of Jake Irvin, and he expects to see a big step up this year.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://tw...

Luis Garcia Jr. sort of had a breakout season for the Nats, and was their best offensive player all season long. But, what was up with his weird splits overall? Alsp, Ryan thinks Luis Garcia Jr. could be traded this offseason and thinks it's in the Nats best interest, here's why.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twi...

MacKenzie Gore's first half with the Nats was incredible and you saw what you wanted to see, but once July hit you saw the summer scaries set in for the potential ace. What went wrong for Gore in 2024, and what went right? Also, can we see the best version of Gore in 2025 and what will that look like?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on...

The Nats made two big moves at this deadline trading away outfielders Jesse Winker and Lane Thomas, and both have hit HUGE home runs for their new teams leading them to the championship series. But don't get it twisted,  the Nats still did the right thing. MASN has a new GM but unfortunately for Nats fans, there's a long road ahead.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11...

Davey Martinez has had a ton of ups and downs as manager of the Washington Nationals, but the boat has been rocky recently. Will he be managing for his job in 2025? Let's slow down. We go over the 4 Nats free agents, and discuss who is most likely to return.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals...

Dylan Crews is the #1 prospect in all of baseball for a good reason, but he struggled in his month plus of action in the bigs. What went into his struggles, and is it a big deal? Also, what will he have to do to improve in 2025 to live up to his sky high expectations?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LO_...

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Mike Rizzo has been a staple in DC for well over a decade and has a track record of success, but is it time for a new figure at the top of the organization? Ryan says... absolutely not! We then look at Ted Leonsis throwing his name back in the ring and still wants to purchase the Washington Nationals if they were to sell the team. We then preview the NLDS & ALDS as we get set for postseason baseba...

The Nats have a huge offseason ahead, and Ryan thinks they could make a splash trade if they don't sign any big free agents. So, who should be untouchable in trade talks? Ryan breaks it down to 3 different tiers. Also, why is Darnell Coles returning as the hitting coach and should we blame him for the offensive woes in 2024?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follo...

A big topic of conversation this offseason will be surrounding the Nats and what they do in free agency. But, what if they pass on that and dive feet first in the trade market? Ryan tackles that to begin the show. Then, what's the bigger need for the Nats... A power bat or a starting pitcher?    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter:...

The 2024 Nats were a team filled with ups and downs that included CJ Abrams being an all star, James Wood coming up and looking the part, and much more. But, how would you describe them to someone who doesn't watch this team? Also, what were some highlights and lowlights of the 2024 Nats? Lastly, Ryan gives his World Series prediction alongside Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com.    Follow Ryan Clar...