Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
906 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLocked 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. Locked On Nationals takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Nationals locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Nationals podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Nats Get No Hit In Philly, The Washington Nationals 6-Man Rotation Is A Great Thing For 2023
August 10, 2023 15:52 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Washington Nationals got no hit for the first time in franchise history last night as Michael Lorenzen & the Philadelphia Phillies shut down the good guys. Ryan has always said he roots for no hitters no matter what, and yesterday was a wake up call cause that stunk. Mackenzie Gore also had a rough day at the yard, so that is discussed to begin the show. Davey Martinez announced that the Nationals would be using a 6-man rotation for what is most likely the rest of the season. Ryan thinks...
Joey Meneses Over His First 162 Games With The Washington Nationals, Mackenzie Gore Breakdown
August 09, 2023 16:10 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJoey Meneses completed his 162nd game with the Washington Nationals last night, and his numbers are as impressive as the stars you hear about every night. Ryan gets into the impact that Meneses has had for this Nats offense, as well as how he is still slightly overlooked across the baseball world. Mackenzie Gore gets the ball for game 3 of this Phillies-Nats series, and Ryan gets into the season that Gore has produced and while his ERA may not be as low as you want it, his numbers beyond tha...
Mike Rizzo Deserves An Extension With The Washington Nationals, ___ Needs To Take A Step Up
August 08, 2023 16:14 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAs the Washington Nationals head into a big, big offseason... there's one thing we can't forget about. President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo is a free agent this offseason, and we can't allow him to walk. Ryan discusses some key moves with Rizzo over the years, and how this could be a huge mistake for the org in the long run to let him walk away. As the season goes on, 2023 is still about the young core of this team. Ryan wants to see more from 1 former top prospect in particular who h...
THE RED HOT WASHINGTON NATIONALS! Nats Stock Report, Dylan Crews Debut Breakdown
August 07, 2023 15:45 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBYOUR WASHINGTON NATIONALS ARE RED HOT AFTER SWEEPING THE CINCINNATI REDS! The Nationals played 2 NL Central teams this past week, and only lost one game over 6 contests. Ryan tips his hat to the starting pitching, the offense that has put up big numbers since the trade deadline, and an unexpected hero... this bullpen! It's a Monday so Ryan gets you up to speed on the best and worst individual performances recently as Jake Alu makes his first appearance on the stock report. Lastly, Ryan went ...
Dylan Crews Makes His FredNats Debut Tomorrow, The Trey Lipscomb & James Wood Show in AA Harrisburg
August 04, 2023 16:35 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDylan Crews went 3-3 in his lone rookie ball game down in Florida, and then he packed his bags mid game and got sent up to Fredericksburg to make his low-A debut tomorrow! Ryan unpacks some of his performance from yesterday's FCL game, and then gets to previewing his FredNats debut tomorrow joining Yo-Yo Morales, Gavin Dugas, and many more prospects. Ryan then moves up to AA Harrisburg as James Wood & Trey Lipscomb have been on a TEAR. Ryan discusses their latest performance down in AA as th...
Washington Nationals 2B Luis Garcia Being Optioned To AAA Is A Very Confusing Move
August 03, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAfter the Nats cut ties with LF Corey Dickerson, they stunned the baseball community by sending down 23 year old Luis Garcia to AAA after struggling mightily in the bigs. The once top 100 prospect, has now been optioned every year so far in his big league career, and at only 23 years old, there could be issues coming. Ryan discusses how he's confused by this, and why he wouldn't have made this move. With those string of moves, the Nationals called up 1st round picks Jeter Downs & Blake Ruthe...
Rizzo Stays Put, The Washington Nationals Youth Movement Begins Now!
August 02, 2023 15:50 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAs Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals stay out at the deadline and only decide to move Jeimer Candelario, he has planted his flag in the ground. Lane Thomas is now an everyday player for the Washington Nationals, and it will stay that way for a while most likely. Ryan discusses that, and ultimately comes up with the decision of whether it was the right or wrong move for this team. Also, why didn't the Nationals move Kyle Finnegan? Since the Nats did move on from Jeimer Candelario, the y...
Could The Washington Nationals Have Gotten More For Candelario?, Kevin Made & DJ Herz Breakdown
August 01, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Washington Nationals made a move in trading 3B Jeimer Candelario to the surging Chicago Cubs, and in return got 2 lottery ticket prospects Kevin Made & DJ Herz. Ryan first discusses the Jeimer Candelario trade, and talks about if the Nats could have gotten more in return. Or, was this the best possible package you could get? Ryan then breaks down the prospects SS Kevin Made who is a toolsy, defensive first SS who is only 20 years old. Where does he need to improve? Then it's LHP DJ Herz,...
The Washington Nationals trade Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs for a pair of prospects
July 31, 2023 23:31 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MBThe Washington Nationals trade Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. In return the Nationals received two prospects. Locked On's Kainani Stevens is joined by Locked On Nationals host Ryan Clary to discuss the Nationals trade. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONationals?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow the show on ...
3 Things That The Nats Need To Do At The MLB Trade Deadline, Washington Nationals Stock Report
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAs we are just one day away now from the MLB trade deadline, Ryan discusses some potential trades and he highlights three things he needs to see happen at this deadline. He lists 3 players that NEED to be traded, cause their value has peaked. Ryan discusses that to kickoff the show. Then, it's a Monday so Ryan gets you his Nationals stock report as a hint; CJ Abrams will lead that off YET again! Lastly, the Brewers come to town and they have their ace Corbin Burnes facing off against the roo...
Lane Thomas Trade Value Is _?, Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Stock Report, Scherzer vs Gore
July 28, 2023 16:10 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAs we continue to get closer and closer to the MLB trade deadline, the Washington Nationals dilemma gets bigger & bigger. Jeimer Candelario will be on the move, we just don't know where at this moment. But, supposedly the price for Lane Thomas isn't as high as the Nats hoped for. So, what's the deal with that? Ryan tells you why he isn't buying that, and compares a trade from 2022 to a potential Thomas trade. It's a trade deadline stock report, as Ryan takes a step away from individual perfo...
Washington Nationals 3B Jeimer Candelario To The LA Angels?, Mets-Nats Series Preview; BIG Series
July 27, 2023 16:13 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBRyan opens up today's show discussing the Washington Nationals beating the Colorado Rockies in 2 of the 3 games, after being down a lot of runs in both of those games. As you would expect, it was in part to CJ Abrams performance over the last game and as well as heroics by DH Joey Meneses. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Angels & Nationals are in discussion to trade Jeimer Candelario to the Angels. As we expected, Candelario could be on the move soon. But, what could the National...
Washington Nationals Catcher Position: Keibert Ruiz vs Riley Adams, Cristhian Vaquero Has Impressed
July 26, 2023 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAs this season goes on, we continue to see really good development from backup catcher Riley Adams, meanwhile Keibert Ruiz has produced, but not to his best abilities. Ryan highlights both Ruiz & Adams here as Adams has had his best pro season so far, and Ruiz has been one of the most unluckiest hitters in the sport. Do the Nats have a catcher competition brewing between two young catchers? Or, could this be a potential platoon situation down the line? Ryan discusses that today. Also, Cristh...
The Washington Nationals Need To Think Ahead & Extend CJ Abrams
July 25, 2023 16:45 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBRyan opens up today's show just a little bit flustered, as the Nats got dominated by the Colorado Rockies after sweeping their NL West foe- the Giants. What happened in game 1 last night? Then, Ryan moves his attention to the rising star, CJ Abrams. As he continues to blow us away with his hot stretch, it's time for the Nats to think ahead and give him an extension. Ryan goes on about why he deserves this, and in particular what the numbers could look like. Lastly, Ryan previews the Nats-Roc...
The Washington Nationals Sweep The Giants As Young Pitchers Irvin, Gray, & Gore Lead The Nats
July 24, 2023 15:50 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe Washington Nationals just swept a team for the FIRST TIME in OVER 2 years! The last sweep came against the Pirates and the Nats still had Trea Turner, Juan Soto, Max Scherzer, Kyle Schwarber, and the rest of the older guys. What did the Giants do to my Nats and where did you put them? Ryan discusses what stood out to him over e 3 games, and it was easily the dominant starting pitching led by Irvin, Gray, and Gore. It's a Monday, so it's time for a Nationals stock report as Ryan gives you...
Dylan Crews Timeline for 2023, Washington Nationals Have 3 Top 30 Prospects Per Keith Law
July 21, 2023 16:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBDylan Crews is expected to officially sign his contract with the Washington Nationals tomorrow. So, Ryan takes a look at the possible timeline of Dylan Crews for 2023. Could he rise all the way up to AA by the fall? Then, Keith Law of the Athletic updated his prospect rankings and he has three Washington Nationals in the top 30 as the Nats farm system starts to take shape. Who is in it, and who rose the highest? Lastly, Ryan previews the Giants-Nats series starting today! Follow Ryan Clary ...
Washington Nationals Sale Update; Lerner's Aren't As Bad As You Think- Nats Trade Deadline Stock
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAs today is a monumental day in Washington, D.C. as Dan Snyder is officia;lly selling the Washington Commanders, all eyes will be on the Lerner family and the Washington Nationals. If you remember, they were supposed to sell the team this past offseason, but that got halted due to no agreement on a price of a sale. Well, over the weeks the sale has picked up steam once again, and the frontrunner is Ted Leonsis, owner of the Capitals & Wizards. Should we be in some big rush to get the Lerner ...
Brady House & Daylen Lile Get Promoted; Updated Washington Nationals Top 10 Prospects
July 19, 2023 15:40 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBRyan opens up today's show a little bit disgusted from last night's Cubs game, so guess what? Lets talk about something not so disgusting, like Brady House & Daylen Lile both getting promoted on the same day. Both House & Lile were the first two picks in the 2021 MLB Draft out of HS, and so far they have shown their worth. Ryan breaks down each player, and gets into some expectations for the kids going forward. Also, he has an update on Elijah Green's injury status as Mike Rizzo met with the...
Elijah Green Has Struggled In A Big Way For The Washington Nationals, What's Next?
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBRyan opens up today's show discussing Mackenzie Gore's start in last nights game as the Nats get a big win in game 1 of the Cubs series up at Wrigley Field. Ryan gets into his performance with what he liked from him, and what he didn't like. Then, Ryan gets into the former top prospect in the Nats system with Elijah Green, the superstar upside hasn't turned into what we thought just yet. What has gone wrong? What has been the biggest hole in his game? Ryan discusses that, as his production h...
Did CJ Abrams Arrive Over The Weekend?, Washington Nationals Stock Report
July 17, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOver the weekend, there were multiple disasters that happened against the Cardinals as Jeimer Candelario & Hunter Harvey got banged up right before the trade deadline. Ryan discusses the impact that could have on both of their values come this deadline, and it brings up a fair question; should the Nats hold onto Harvey until the next deadline now? Also, CJ Abrams EXPLODED this weekend once again and has taken this team and has put it on his back. Ryan talks about all of that in segment 1. It...
Goals For The Washington Nationals 2nd Half, Trade Deadline Stock Report
July 13, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs the Washington Nationals 2nd half of the season starts Friday, Ryan goes through some of the biggest goals for the Nats in the 2nd half. This includes the rebuild, and what the Nationals priority should be about going forward. Also, there's been a recent switch in the lineup for shortstop CJ Abrams and Ryan is hoping it stays that way. Ryan gets into a Washington Nationals trade deadline stock report as all the lights are on the Nats and who they ship off this deadline. Ryan has 5 players...
The Washington Nationals Now Need To Develop As Drafting Has Never Been Mike Rizzo's Issue
July 12, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAs the Washington Nationals & Mike Rizzo hit a home run in the 2023 MLB Draft landing 3 top 40 draft prospects with Dylan Crews, Yohandy Morales, and Travis Sykora- the job isn't finished. Rizzo has never had an issue with pinpointing talent, in fact he's very good at finding all sorts of talent. But, where it gets tricky is the continued development of these high prospects. Ryan discusses what he wants to see from this Nats rog moving forward & really leaning into developing these 3 core pi...
Josiah Gray In The All-Star Game, 1st Half Awards Show For The Washington Nationals
July 11, 2023 16:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's Locked On Nationals, Ryan gets into Josiah Gray pitching in tonight's All Star game representing the Washington Nationals as the lone player from the district. That brings up something that Ryan wants to rant on... how is Lane Thomas not an all star? The numbers aren't even close, and Lane might have been the biggest snub from this year's game. It's the end of the 1st half, so Ryan gets into this year's 1st half awards show. Ryan dishes out a 1st half MVP, Cy Young, defensive play...
Mike Rizzo Addresses A Major Need For The Washington Nationals, James Wood & Brady House Shine
July 10, 2023 16:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Nationals President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo addressed one of the Nationals biggest needs over the last decade. He took two big time college hitters with Dylan Crews & YoYo Morales, both who hit over .400 at the college level in 2023. We all knew this Nats team hasn't developed a MLB stud out of the draft since Anthony Rendon, but Rizzo went all in on fixing that and he may have hit a home run. It's a Monday so Ryan takes a break from the MLB Draft and gives you his Nationals st...
BONUS CLIP: Why Dylan Crews was drafted by the Washington Nationals
July 10, 2023 01:01 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBDylan Crews was drafted by the Washington Nationals. Locked On MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby is joined by Locked On Guardians host and MLB Draft expert Jeff Ellis to break down why Crews was the choice for the Nationals. Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONMLB or enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order. You won’t want to ta...
LSU OF DYLAN CREWS IS A WASHINGTON NATIONAL! JAMES WOOD & DYLAN CREWS FOR YEARS TO COME!
July 10, 2023 00:10 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDYLAN CREWS, THE BEST PROSPECT IN THE 2023 MLB DRAFT IS A WASHINGTON NATIONAL! The LSU OF Dylan Crews won the Golden Spikes Award for best baseball player in the nation, and he lucked into landing with the Washington Nationals, a team that has produced OF stars like Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, James Wood, and much more. Ryan Clary breaks down what went down, and what to expect with Dylan Crews. Is he the best prospect to enter this system since Bryce Harper? Ryan also talks about the biggest wi...
2023 MLB Draft Preview: Will The Washington Nationals Select Paul Skenes Or Dylan Crews?
July 07, 2023 16:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe are just 2 days away from the MLB Draft, and your Washington Nationals hold the 2nd overall pick. There are two studs in this MLB Draft with LSU RHP Paul Skenes & LSU CF Dylan Crews. We know the history of Mike Rizzo drafting big-time RHP like Stephen Strasburg & Lucas Giolito, but will that last if Dylan Crews is on the board? Ryan is joined by Li dsay Crosby of Locked On MLB Prospects, as well as Locked On Pirates host Ethan Smith. What if the Pirates pass on both Skenes & Crews, who wi...
Keys For Gore & Gray, Washington Nationals Ownership Change Could Come Soon?, MLB Draft Breakdown
July 06, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBRyan opens up today's show discussing the keys for Mackenzie Gore and Josiah Gray as both of these guys have simple goals for the season. He also discusses... knob gate? Davey Martinez complained to the umpires in yesterday's game over Elly De La Cruz's rubber thing covering his knob, and it came back to bite him in the butt later. But, Ryan loves that from Davey and he explains it here. Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post wrote a piece on the Nationals future, and he hinted at the possibil...
The Nationals Should Take Notes From The Reds During This Rebuild, MLB Draft Breakdown: SS Cooper Pratt
July 05, 2023 16:04 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds are in similar situations right now with their rebuilds, and Ryan sees some similarities between them. At least he wants to see some. Ryan discusses how the Reds have perfectly defined their rebuild, and they've brought up all these guys to the majors and they are all thriving. So should the Nationals follow their stance, or go with the way the Reds have done it and see results faster? It's MLB Draft week, so this time Ryan introduces you to a...
What Would It Take For The Washington Nationals To Trade Lane Thomas?, MLB Draft Breakdown: Paul Skenes
July 04, 2023 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHappy July 4th to everybody out there! Ryan opens up todays show discussing the future of OF Lane Thomas. If you remember, the Nationals got Lane Thomas in return for Jon Lester at the 2021 deadline, and he has been one of the Nats best hitters since then. Well, he has 2 1/2 years of control left and teams will be calling about the slugger. Should the Nats trade him come this deadline? The better question is, will teams meet Mike Rizzo's asking price? Ryan tackles both of those topics to kic...
Josiah Gray Is An All-Star, Washington Nationals Stock Report, MLB Draft Breakdown: LSU OF Dylan Crews
July 03, 2023 15:56 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBJosiah Gray has been voted in to represent your Washington Nationals up in Seattle for the All-Star game! Just less than two years removed from being traded for Max Scherzer, Josiah gets the nod to be in the All-Star game. Ryan discusses his brilliant first half of 2023, and the major turnaround he has had since 2022. Also, the Nats were once again snubbed of another All-Star, and that's OF Lane Thomas. It's a Monday so you know what that means, it's a Nationals stock report day. Who's hot &...
Washington Nationals 3B Prospects- House & Lipscomb, Who MAY Be Traded At The August Deadline?
June 30, 2023 16:26 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAs the talk around town has been that 3B Jeimer Candelario will be getting shipped off come this deadline, Ryan takes the first segment to highlight Brady House, and former Tennessee star Trey Lipscomb. Now while House will not be in the majors come this season, Lipscomb has an outside chance of getting the call come this September. How have both of them done this season? Ryan discussed the players who will be traded at next year's deadline, but now it's time to discuss how COULD be traded a...
Which Of The Washington Nationals Players Could Be Gone This Trade Deadline?, Around The NL East
June 29, 2023 16:25 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs the Nationals got a series win in Seattle, Ryan takes this off day and starts to look at the MLB trade deadline which comes this August. There are multiple different guys who could be traded, but which ones WILL be traded? Ryan discusses that, and explains who could be gone, and why they could be. Then, Ryan highlights a recent article in the Washington Post, as Thomas Boswell wrote an opinion piece on why the Nationals were right to allow their star players like Trea Turner, Juan Soto, A...
Lane Thomas & Jordan Weems Show For The Nationals, Jackson Rutledge To The Washington Nationals Soon?
June 28, 2023 15:52 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn last night's extra inning affair on the west coast, the Nationals got a HUGE win to tie the series uo 1-1 against Julio Rodriquez and the Seattle Mariners. It took 11 innings and plenty of bullpen arms, but the Nats got it done. Ryan highlights the awesome pitching performances from guys like Jake Irvin, Kyle Finnegan, and of course our new stud Jordan Weems. But most importantly, the Lane Train rolls on into the night, and he gets the game winning hit for this Nats team. Ryan then discus...
Nats Drop To The Mariners; Simple MLB Draft Question: LSU RHP Paul Skenes or LSU CF Dylan Crews?
June 27, 2023 16:39 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Nationals lost to the Seattle Mariners in last night's contest in a game that got out of their hands fairly quickly. Ryan breaks down the Nationals Mariners game to kickoff today's show. Then, it's MLB Draft time. If you've been watching the College World Series, you have seen two BIG names talked about 24/7 & that is Paul Skenes & Dylan Crews. Crews is the #1 prospect heading into the draft, but there is now some speculation that the Pirates could pass on him... hm. The Nationals have t...
The Washington Nationals Smoke Juan Soto & The San Diego Padres; Nats Stock Report, Mariners-Nats Preview
June 26, 2023 15:55 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Washington Nationals won the series & beat Fernando Tatis, Juan Soto & the San Diego Padres winning 2 out of the 3 games. RYan discusses big performances by former Padres Mackeznie Gore, CJ Abrams, & much more in this first segment. Also, Lane Thomas is having a better power season than Juan Soto... hear that nugget in today's show. It's a Monday, so it's time to give out a Nationals stock report as Ryan dictates who has been hot, and who has not. Lastly, the Nationals have been shipped ...
Would The Padres Do The Juan Soto Trade Over?; Washington Nationals-San Diego Padres Preview; Abrams& Gore Return
June 23, 2023 16:31 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA lot of people ask this question to the Washington Nationals; would Mike Rizzo make the trade yet again? Well Ryan flips the script here and asks this question; would the San Diego Padres & AJ Preller make the Juan Soto trade again? It's a much different answer when asked that way, and it bodes well for the Nats & their fans. Mackenzie Gore & CJ Abrams return back to San Diego this weekend, with both entering the series needing some big games. Ryan discusses & previews this series as a whol...
I Love The Look Of The Washington Nationals Rebuild; Keibert Ruiz May Be The Unluckiest Hitter: Here's Why
June 22, 2023 15:34 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBRyan discusses this Nationals rebuild as a whole on tis rainy, muggy day in the Nationals Capital. He takes a deep look into the farm system and misses guys like Elijah Green, James Wood, Brady House & co. He looks at Jeremy De La Rosa, Jake Bennett, and Jackson Rutledge. Guys you may hear about from time to time, but you may have to start looking at them as big time prospects. We then take a look at the major league roster and highlight CJ Abrams & Keibert Ruiz. No one should be concerned w...
Orioles & Nationals Strike A Deal Over MASN, Could The Washington Nationals Finally Sell Now?
June 21, 2023 16:20 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAs a HUGE bombshell came out yesterday from Chelsea Janes & Ben Strauss of the Washington Post, the Nationals & the Orioles have struck a deal that pays the Nats roughly 100 million dollars that they were owed. Ryan dishes out his opinions on this guge news, and what it could mean for the network and the team moving forward. But, what does this mean for the sale of the Washington Nationals? Ryan pivots to discussing this Nationals team as they are on the ropes against the Cardinals, losing y...
Josiah Gray Gets Roughed Up vs STL; Prospects Struggling Affecting The Nationals Draft?; Gore DAY
June 20, 2023 16:21 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Washington Nationals blew a 5 run lead yesterday to the St. Louis Cardinals as it was one of Josiah Gray's roughest starts since his 1st start of the young 2023 season. The Nationals jumped out to an early lead, but it all went away relatively quickly. Ryan discusses this, and what went wrong for the Nationals. This is a serious question that the Nats will have to consider going into the 2023 MLB Draft; with Hassell & Green struggling down in the minors, will that affect what the Nats do...
Can't Blame The Washington Nationals Bullpen This Time, Nationals Stock Report, Bottom Of The Basement Preview
June 20, 2023 16:19 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB**Recorded 6/19/23 11am** The Washington Nationals were just swept by the Miami Marlins yet again, as they have officially hit a cold stretch of their season. Ryan discusses what went wrong for the Nationals in this series, and hint; it wasn't the bullpen of this team. It's another issue that has continued to form all year long, Ryan discloses what that is and explains what needs to happen to fix it. It's a Monday so you know what that means, it's a Nationals stock report monday; Who's been...
Nats Bats Get Hot Late Against The Astros; Mackenzie Gore Dominates, Skenes/Crews/Langford Weekend Preview
June 16, 2023 16:15 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Washington Nationals bats got hot late in the game against the Houston Astros, and the Nats avoided the sweep yet again against the Astros beating them 4-1. Ryan discusses Mackenzie Gore's dominant start, and also goes through some of the highlights of the game. Keibert Ruiz came up BIG in different spots, but there were also not so pretty moments from guys like CJ Abrams, and Hunter Harvey. Is it time to give up on Harvey as the closer? The College World Series is this weekend, and the ...
The Washington Nationals Lose To The Astros On A Bogus Call-MLB Fix This NOW! , Garrett or Call For 4th OF Spot?
June 15, 2023 15:43 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAs we saw last night, there was nostalgia from the 2019 World Series with the Astros and the Nationals. But this time, it wasn't the good type of nostalgia. The ups botched ANOTHER call that happened in game 6 of the World Series, and this time the Nationals didn't come up victorious. Ryan discusses Davey Martinez cutting a promo in his postgame presser, and this time Ryan cuts one as well. You can hear Ryan's rant to start off the show. Victor Robles will be making his way up to the majors ...
The Washington Nationals Return Back Home To Houston, 2 Potential Nationals All Stars
June 14, 2023 16:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAh, at last. The Washington Nationals returned to their 2nd home in Houston after defeating the Astros in the 2019 World Series, but this time around we didn't have the luck of 2019. The nostalgia rang through Ryan's head watching the game, as the Nats were down 2-0, just like game 7 of the World Series. Ryan talks about last night's defeat, and also looks at the 2019 team compared to the 2023 Nats squad. As we are about a month away from the All-Star game, it's time to start looking at whic...
Washington Nationals Prospect Amos Willingham On His Rise In The Nationals Farm System
June 13, 2023 15:55 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn today's Locked On Nationals Ryan is joined by Amos Willingham, RHP for the Rochester Red Wings, and they start off discussing his time so far in the Nationals system. Not a lot of people know much about the inside details of the MLB Draft like who calls you to tell you that you've been drafted, Amos gets into that here. Ryan also asks him about some of his favorite travel stories through the minors, as typically every minor leaguer has a fun one to tell. This time, it has to do with an 8 ...
The Washington Nationals Have 2 Problems, Atlanta Braves-Washington Nationals Weekend Preview
June 09, 2023 16:19 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Washington Nationals have had one glaring issue recently, and that's the bullpen. Well, Ryan also discloses another big issue as of recent, and it's on the offensive side of baseball. Who needs to step it up the most, and what has been the ongoing theme with it? Then Ryan jumps into a big series against the Atlanta Braves this weekend, as the Nationals have Josiah Gray, Mackenzie Gore, and Trevor Williams on the bump for the 3 game series l Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter....
Matt Weyrich On Stephen Strasburg's Legacy; The Washington Nationals Bullpen Struggles Have Hurt BAD
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBRyan is joined today by NBC Sports Washington's own Matt Weyrich, who used to be on the beat of the Washington Nationals but has since joined the coverage of the Washington Capitals. As Matt covered Stephen Strasburg, Ryan asks him about the legacy of Stras and how he will be remembered if we never get to see him healthy on the mound. RYan & Matt then jump into the 2023 season as it has been impressive with guys like Lane Thomas, Josiah Gray, and Mackenzie Gore coming up BIG. But... would Ma...
Everyone Should Have Faith In Mike Rizzo & The Washington Nationals; Leonsis Still In On The Nats?
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBSomeone asked Ryan at the ballpark why he has so much faith in team President Mike Rizzo, and it's quite an easy answer. Have you seen the trades Rizzo has made throughout his career here in WWashington, D.C.? Well, if you haven't then Ryan has done your homework for you. He has gone through a TON of trades Rizzo has made over the years, and you'll see how it molded the Nationals in the 2010's. And this is why you should have faith in him come this trade deadline... Also, do you remember whe...
Aggressive Fangraphs Nats Prospect List, Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Preview, D-Backs-Nats Preview
June 06, 2023 15:58 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this marvelous Tuesday as your Washington Nationals get ready to take on the red hot Arizona Diamondbacks, Fangraphs released a newly published top 30 prospect list for the Nats. And, there are some stunning rankings in there as Elijah Green has dropped dramatically, same with Robert Hassell III, and Drew Millas was a HUGE riser. Ryan discusses that, and if that changes his thinking on any of these guys. Ryan takes an early look at the 2023 trade deadline as the Nationals are likely to be...
Fixing The ATROCIOUS Nats Bullpen; Washington Nationals Stock Report; Stephen Strasburg Could Be Done
June 05, 2023 16:33 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOver the weekend, the Washington Nationals had an AWFUL series against the Phillies & the former Nats Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber. And what was the achilles heel of the problem? It was the Washington Nationals bullpen, particularly on Sunday. Andres Machado has since been DFA'd, so what will be the corresponding move? Ryan gives you 3 guys in the minors that could help instantly. It's a Monday, so that means it's a Nationals Stock Report day; who's been hot & who's been not...