Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

Bobby Blanco from MASNSport.com joins the show today to help discuss James Wood's first week up in the bigs. How impressive has the #1 prospect in baseball been? Then, we discuss Brady House being promoted to AAA Rochester joining Dylan Crews. What's their ETA? Then, we get into some MLB Draft discussion as well.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On...

As the season has gone on, we have learned two BIG things about this Nats team. Ryan reveals those two things to start the show, and it is ultimately... a good thing? The Nats made a flurry of roster moves the last week as Joey Meneses in DC could be over, Juan Yepez was called up, Nick Senzel was DFA'd and even more intriguing moves. Lastly, we preview the Mets-Nats series.    Follow Ryan Clary o...

CJ Abrams is your Nats All-Star after his breakout campaign in 2024, The 23 year old has been one of, if not the best offensive shortstop in the NL and all of Major League Baseball. Ryan discusses this massive achievement, and why he deserves this honor. Also, the Nats got snubbed AGAIN, and his name is Jake Irvin. It's a Nats stock report Monday, who has been up and who has been down? Brady House...

Washington Nationals rookie LHP DJ Herz continues his impressive run as a starter racking up 10 strikeouts against the New York Mets with 0 BB's. How has he cut down his walk rate thus far? Josiah Gray has suffered a setback from his rehab assignment in AAA and has been shut down yet again. Ryan discusses this unfortunate news, and what could be next for the 2023 All-Star. We preview game 3 of the...

The hometown kid James Wood made his debut for the Nats last night, and it wasn't a special debut but it's certainly the beginning of a wildly successful career for the 21-year old. Ryan discusses Wood's first hit, and what could come of it moving forward. We then revisit the Juan Soto trade that netted the Nats multiple high level prospects that has turned this organization around. Lastly, we pre...

Locked On Nationals podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the 2019 World Series champion Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ryan Clary , the Locked On Nationals podcast provides your daily Nationals fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Nationals franchise. Lo...

One of the best prospects in all of baseball, James Wood, makes his MLB debut tonight at home against the New York Mets. Ryan discusses this major news as we will be witnessing potentially the next Nats superstar in action tonight at home. It's a Monday, so we give you a Nats stock report; who's been up and who's been down? Lastly, we preview James Wood's debut against the New York Mets as MacKenz...

As we're just a few weeks away from the All-Star game, the Nats could potentially have 2 all stars... but that likely won't happen. So between CJ Abrams and Kyle Finnegan, who will represent this year's team in Texas? We get you a Nats prospects stock report as we give you a stock up and a stock down. Lastly, we preview the Nats-Rays series.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ry...

The Washington Nationals are still in the NL wild card race, but they really need some juice in this lineup. What if I told you we have a top prospect in all of baseball by the name of James Wood who could instantly help in that... The time is now. We take a look at the trade deadline as Jesse Winker & Lane Thomas are hot names on the trade market, would you trade both or just one of them? Lastly,...

The last two games have been a roller coaster all because of one guy... Jurickson Profar. Jurickson Profar crossed a line by celebrating towards the Nats dugout, and Keibrt Ruiz showed him up last night. Ryan gets into why the Padres & the Nats are now rivals. We then look at baseball cause this is a baseball show, what will happen to the starting rotation whenJosiah Gray comes back healthy and wi...

The Nats lost one of the worst games of 2024 as they battled back down from 3-0, tie the game, then lost in the 10th inning. So... what have been your biggest frustrations with the 2024 Nats? Ryan gives you his 5 most frustrating facts about this Nats team in 2024. MacKenzie Gore makes his 2nd start in San Diego tonight since being traded from the Padres in 2022, so we have that preview for you to...

The Washington Nationals offense in 2024 has been wildly frustrating, and more importantly inconsistent for most of 2024. While CJ Abrams has been out of the lineup, Jesse Winker has stepped up his game and has taken a huge leap for the Nats in 2024. We get you a Nats prospect stock report where it' your latest individual performances, who has been up and who has been down? Lastly, we preview the...

Ryan opens up the show discussing the big win the Nats got yesterday as Jesse Winker hit a huge 2-run HR in the 6th inning to propel the team to a win. CJ Abrams is getting an MRI on his left wrist, and that has caused some concern for the team. We're just a few weeks away from the MLB Draft and the Nats hold the 10th overall pick. Ryan talks about 4 guys who could fit the Nats at #10 in this year...

Dylan Crews has been promoted to AAA Rochester and joins top prospect James Wood as the two are now one stop away from the big leagues. Daylen Lile was also promoted to AA Harrisburg after having a nice season in A+ Wilmington. The Nats have a great problem with their starting pitching log jam, but how will the Nats fit all the young guys in the rotation when everyone's healthy? Ryan explains how...

After the Nats swept the Marlins this weekend, the Nats are tied with the Padres for a wild card spot and sit one game under .500... HOW? Well, it's because the starting pitching was led by MacKenzie Gore, DJ Herz, and Mitchell Parker over this weekend. It's a Monday so it's time for a Nats stock report, whose stock is up and whose stock is down? Let's talk about postseason baseball, how serious s...

The Nats failed to sweep the Tigers as Casey Mize shoved against the road team, but more importantly our guy Lane Thomas fell victim to the ump show. Emil Jimenez was feeling it, and wrongfully ejected Lane Thomas for NOTHING! It's a Friday so Ryan gives you a Nats prospect stock report as the Nats are starting to churn out starting pitchers in a big way. Lastly, we preview the Marlins-Nats series...

Jake Irvin led the Washington Nationals, walked into the tiger den in Detroit and came out on top yet again with the support of star shortstop CJ Abrams. Ryan discusses CJ Abrams hitting his 11th bolt of the season, and discusses his hot stretch. Jake Irvin has been unbelievably good in 2024, and now has his ERA down to 3.00. It's time for the Nats to start considering an extension for the 2nd yea...

The Washington Nationals needed an extra inning to get the win against the Tigers but ultimately got the job done! Ryan discusses Mitchell Parker's start and how well he pitched for the Nats yet again. Joey Gallo is headed to the IL unfortunately, could it finally be James Wood season for the Nats? Well... maybe? Or not? Juan Yepez or Riley Adams? Jake Irvin looks to get the series win for the Nat...

The Sports Junkies discussed this the other day, and it's a GREAT conversation. Who makes your Mount Rushmore for the Washington Nationals? Ryan explains why he has Ryan Zimmerman, Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and.... Juan Soto on his Mount Rushmore. Do you agree? Are you surprised with the way the Nats have played in 2024? Lastly, we preview the Tigers-Nats series as the Nats have favorable p...

The Washington Nationals take 3 of 4 against the Braves AGAIN! The Nats offense was solid, and of course the starting pitching got the job done in 3 of 4 games against the Braves. Ryan discusses it all to begin the show. It's a Monday. so it's time for a Nats stock report as we get you whose stock is up and whose stock is down. Lastly, World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg spoke publicly for the firs...

The Nats dropped game 1 to the Atlanta Braves in bad fashion as Mitchell Parker was cruising through 7 innings pitched and only 71 pitches.... but you pulled him and lost the game. Ryan discusses Mitchell Parker's start, and also gets into why Davey needs to let these young pitchers fly. It's time for a Nats prospect stock report, who's been up and who's been down? Lastly, we preview the rest of t...

DJ Herz debuted with the Washington Nationals last night, and impressed in his 1st start. Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com to discuss his debut, and also talk about Trevor Williams heading to the IL. Could there be a log jam brewing with the Nats starting rotation? Lastly, we update you on James Wood & Dylan Crews down in the minors, when will they be ready for the bigs?   Follow...

Sometimes, baseball can be a brutal game. Ryan discusses MacKenzie Gore and his start as he didn't have his A-game against the division rival. Also, Ryan witnessed Mets fans just being awful around elementary school kids and everyone, this is why we dislike Mets fans. CJ Abrams has been struggling since the calendar turned May, but how concerned should we be? Lastly, the Nats try to bounce back to...

We open up the show discussing the Nats losing 2 of 3 games in Cleveland after a travel nightmare on Friday. Ryan discusses Patrick Corbin, Mitchell Parker, and Jake Irvin serving up quality starts for this team. Then, the Nats optioned Riley Adams and recalled red-hot catcher Drew Millas. What does Adams' future look like at 1B? We get you your latest Nats stock report, who's been up and who's be...

Mitchell Parker, Jake Irvin, MacKenzie Gore, and Trevor Williams take a bow! The Nats starters were dominant all series long, and held a solid Braves offense to only 9 runs in 4 games. Also, they got it done the last two days with CJ Abrams striking out 7 times. It's a Friday so we have to catch you up on the Nats minor leaguers as we give you our Nats minor league stock report. Lastly, we preview...