Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals

The Nats offense is just flat out not working right now. Something has to give eventually, and they're making David Peterson look like a Hall Of Famer. Ryan discusses this here. Ryan then discusses the injuries with t...Read more

MacKenzie Gore delivered yet another GREAT start, but the Nats couldn't seal the deal in Queens. Ryan then focuses his attention on Keibert Ruiz as the Nats have a decision to make with his future. Is it time to give...Read more

Ryan takes his first look at the MLB Draft for the Washington Nationals, and delivers his 5 biggest prospects to watch out for in this year's draft class. Which prospect has the highest ceiling, and who could be the s...Read more

The Nats so far in June have been ice cold offensively, and individually speaking as well it's hard to find standout performances. Ryan discusses that, and also gets into Jacob Young replacing Daylen Lile. We give you...Read more

This Nats-Cubs series proved one thing... The Nats need to clean up the defensive errors, and as well as the baserunning mistakes. Ryan discusses that here! We also get into why Nats fans should greet Patrick Corbin w...Read more

MacKenzie Gore delivered another shutout start for the Nats, and Ryan has put him in the Cy Young conversation joining Paul Skenes. We take a temperature check for Nats fans here, how do you feel with the Nats right n...Read more

The Nats lost to the Cubs 8-3 in game 1 of the series, and Trevor Williams couldn't make it through 5 innings. When will the Nats make a change? Ryan looks ahead a few weeks, and he sees a ton of changes coming with B...Read more

MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up? Jeff Carr and the Lock...Read more

The Nats-Cubs series could mark the end of the Nats rebuild, and the beginning of a new era. Ryan is joined by Ben Strober to discuss just that, and Ben makes a big announcement on the show also! We then get deeper in...Read more

The Washington Nationals may have just had their best stretch of baseball all year as the young studs in the outfield, Robert Hassell III & Daylen Lile, are heating this team up! We highlight Josh Bell's hot stretch,...Read more

Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees,  the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenges that notion, exploring the idea that a "perfect season" in MLB mig...Read more

Robert Hassell III has a HUGE night at the plate hitting his first HR for the Nats, and providing a 3 hit night. We also discuss James "Papa" Wood as he is now a commercial star in the DMV. We then discuss the Nats bu...Read more

Ken Rosenthal SLAMMED the Washington Nationals, and put them in the same conversation as the Pirates, White Sox, Marlins and the Rockies. And he's right. Ryan discusses some of his frustrations with the rebuild, and a...Read more

Luis Garcia Jr. has slipped back into his 2023 woes this season, but where's the issue? And what's the fix? Was 2024 a fluke for him, or is he just struggling? We then talk about some "What If's" for the Nats... Hear...Read more

The Nats called up one of their most talented prospects Daylen Lile on Friday, and he popped for the Washington Nationals making some web gems and collecting a hit in his first at bat. We then get to Davey Martinez, a...Read more

Robert Hassell III recorded two hits, scored a couple of runs and also stole a base in his MLB debut. Ryan discusses his role with the team, and answers if he can stick moving forward. We then discuss Trevor Williams,...Read more

Dylan Crews has been placed on the 10-day IL after leaving Tuesday nights game, and this is unfortunate all around. Crews have had a great week with power, and everything seemed to start clicking and now this... How c...Read more

One of the Nats top prospects Robert Hassell III debuts tonight against the Braves! Ryan discusses his ceiling, and what he could provide for the Nats in 2025. We then take a second to look back at the Juan Soto trade...Read more

The Nats have tried to put an emphasis on putting the ball in the air more often, and it's FINALLY paying off for the team. Ryan discusses their big weekend offensively, and how it can continue to improve. Ryan shares...Read more

James Wood is a superstar, and so is CJ Abrams. Ryan discusses CJ's hot weekend with 2 homeruns against the Orioles, and his improvements overall on the year. It's a Nats stock report Monday, whose stock is up and who...Read more

The Nats FINALLY snapped their 7 game losing skid last night after James Wood and Jose Tena led a comeback to beat the Braves. Ryan discusses the comeback, and just how good it felt to get back in the win column. We t...Read more

Ryan is joined by Ben Strober today to discuss Davey Martinez, and the brewing situation surrounding him. Is it time to move on from the manager who brought this team a World Series trophy? We then discuss the 7-game...Read more

Are the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates making the right moves by firing their managers mid-season? With Bud Black and Derek Shelton out, the MLB landscape is shifting. Our hosts discuss the impact of these de...Read more

The Washington Nationals offense this weekend was... Unaccounted for against a pretty weak St. Louis Cardinals team. Ryan discusses the frustrations of the Nats, and Josh Bell is in the center of it. We then get you a...Read more

Ryan believes we are pretty close to seeing one of the Nats top prospects Brady House making the bigs! We discuss what House could bring to the team, and how he has been flying under the radar in many different public...Read more

Michael Soroka looked really good in his first start back from the IL, but then he came to a crash and burn in the 6th followed by a disaster in the bullpen as well. Could this Nats team really be a winning ball club...Read more

After a solid start from Jake Irvin and an early lead by the Nats offense, the inevitable happened. The bullpen came in, and didn't get the job done in game 1 of the doubleheader. What's next with the bullpen, and is...Read more

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's tal...Read more

The Washington Nationals have had Jacob young as their starting CF, and he is AWESOME defensively but has limitations offensively. Who could replace him in house? Well there's 2 options, and they could be very good on...Read more

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 a...Read more

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, a...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 pr...Read more

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 d...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 the...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 Net...Read more

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 prosp...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 seri...Read more

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...Read more

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 th...Read more

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 yesterd...Read more

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 cont...Read more

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....Read more

Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports, and he joins the show to discuss Dylan Crews' struggles in the bigs. Is it WAY too early to draw any conclusions? We then discuss the offense, and the issues surroundin...Read more

The Nats ace MacKenzie Gore didn't have his A-level kind of stuff against the Blue Jays, but he still delivered a quality start. Ryan discusses the difference he sees in Gore as he enters year 3 with the club. The Nat...Read more

We open up today's show discussing the Nats slow start to the series dropping 2 of the first games against the Blue Jays. But, SS CJ Abrams has done it again... He's having yet another fast start to the season, this t...Read more

The Washington Nationals fall to 1-3, but not all is bad so far in 2025. The Nats needed more power heading into 2025, and so far the power on offense has been well above average. Ryan discusses this, and more areas t...Read more

Baseball is back in DC, and of course we have to have our first overreactions of the year! Ryan discusses Dylan Crews going 0-11 with 8 K's to begin the year, any cause for concern yet? We also look at the Nats bullpe...Read more

Mackenzie Gore shined in his first Opening Day start, setting a franchise record with 13 strikeouts on Opening Day! We discuss some of the highs including Keibert Ruiz and his awesome performance. With all that said,...Read more

THE DAY HAS COME, BASEBALL IS BACK IN DC! Ryan discusses the big 2025 season filled with storylines to watch, including the rise of James Wood, Dylan Crews & co. We then give you a preview of today's awesome matchup b...Read more

Ryan is joined today by Krabs, who co-hosts the Behind The Lines podcast on Bookit Sports, to discuss the 2025 Nats season. We discuss many things including who will lead the team in homeruns, stolen bases, and which...Read more

The Nats have important roster decisions to make, and there are stil a few spots left up for grabs. Who will be the final 2 relievers on this roster between Orlando Ribalta, Brad Lord, and Jackson Rutledge? Who will b...Read more

The Atlanta Braves have been the kings of the NL East for a long time and have Ronald Acuna Jr returning to the field soon. SO why do out experts think it will be so tough for them to win the NL East in the 2025 MLB S...Read more

The Nats signed Paul DeJong earlier this offseason to a one-year deal to play 3B, and Ryan has bought in on DeJong. Ryan believes he will have a Jesse Winker kind of bounceback in 2025, and play a key role for this te...Read more

Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz have been battling it out in camp to decide who will win the Nats 5th starting spot. Well, Ryan is ready to tell you who he thinks has won the job. The Nats made their latest roster moves,...Read more

The Washington Nationals look to be contenders in 2025, and it'll be on the backs of these two position groups. One of them will leave you surprised in a HUGE way. We then pivot to discussing Nathaniel Lowe and his st...Read more

Davey Martinez announced that young stud MacKenzie Gore will be your Opening Day starter, and he deserves this. Ryan discusses why he expects a big season for MacKenzie Gore and more. We just got back from spring trai...Read more

For those who haven't paid close attention to the MLB Draft thus far, the Nats may have their eyes on the next Paul Skenes. Liam Doyle out of Tennessee is putting up giant numbers so far, and could be the next BIG tim...Read more

Ryan is joined by Ben Strober today to discuss James Wood and his big start to Spring Training. Do we think James Wood could break out for a 30-30 season in 2025? We also discuss Robert Hassell III and his monster sta...Read more

CJ Abrams is a All-Star caliber player which we saw this past season, but there are still some questions surrounding him. Can he prove that he's the shortstop of the future in 2025? Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from...Read more

It's time for an overreaction Tuesday as Ryan has two potential overreactions for you so far thru Spring Training.... Could DJ Herz not be in the starting rotation after his early struggles? We then take a look at the...Read more

On today's Locked On Nats we take a look at the 3 most impressive Nats prospects of spring training. Could any of these guys crack the Opening Day roster? We then give you a Nats stock report, who's been up and who's...Read more

Michael Soroka was one of the big free agent acquisitions for the Washington Nationals this offseason, and he continues his run of solid spring training outings. Could he be the real deal? Also, Nathaniel Lowe has imp...Read more

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Ryan has convinced himself that he's ready for Dylan Crews to have his breakout season in 2025! But, some improvements have to happen that starts with his approach. Ryan goes through some of the adjustments he will ha...Read more

Ben Strauss of The Washington Post joins Ryan to discuss his story on the Nats & MASN ending their TV rights deal after the 2025 season. Does this mean there's potentially something coming up for the Nats & the Lerner...Read more

The Nats and MASN have finally come to a resolution after years in the courts, and the Nats will now be free of MASN! What does this mean for the future of broadcast rights, and how you consume Nats baseball? Also, wh...Read more

James Wood is going to be a star for your Nats, and Ryan is confident in that. What makes him so confident in James Wood being the next face of the franchise? There's no secret here, the Nats have a tough road to the...Read more

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 tr...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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?...Read more

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...Read more

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 Wer...Read more

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...Read more

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 Ten...Read more

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 int...Read more

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?...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 neg...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 aw...Read more

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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 J...Read more

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 or...Read more

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 t...Read more

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. <...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 c...Read more

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 th...Read more

Ryan grades the Nats offseason today as we have made some impactful signings, and some trades, but overall has it been good? Also, we get into some needs after the Nats have addressed some of them this offseason, but...Read more

As we are on to 2025, we of course have to come up with some New Year's Resolutions for the Nats! Ryan Shares his top resolutions here. Also, we get into some bold predictions for the Nats at the prospect level, and o...Read more

The Washington Nationals signed DH Josh Bell over the last week, while also re-signing RHP Trevor Williams. But, does this move alongside the other acquisitions get the Nats into Postseason contention? <...Read more

The Nats have acquired former Gold Glove & Silver Slugger 1B Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers. How big of an addition will this be and does this get the Nats over the hump? Follow Ryan Clary...Read more

The Washington Nationals have a dilemma, and their All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is at the forefront of it. Should the Nats consider an extension now, or wait and roll the dice later on in his career? Also, we discuss...Read more

The Nats signed former All Star Michael Soroka to a one year deal and plan for him to be in the starting rotation come Opening Day. But, with his injury history, where does he fit in BEST and will he be a starter for...Read more

Ryan takes a trip down memory lane today as he ranks the top 5 most meaningful Washington Nationals since 2010. Then, we get into a discussion about how the Nats could seek veg=teran help with a big left-handed bat. <...Read more

The offseason continues for Major League Baseball, and the Nats are still stagnant... Nats fans are frustrated and Ryan explains why you should feel that way! We then look down at the Minors and highlight Travis Sykor...Read more

As the Washington Nationals have the #1 overall pick, do you think they have an easy decision to make selecting Ethan Holliday? We then discuss the Nats free agency, and the lack of rumors so far. Could the Nats sit t...Read more

The Washington Nationals land the #1 overall pick after they won the draft lottery, and things are finally starting to look up! Could the Nats try and cut a deal at #1 overall? Also, we give you the latest Nats rumors...Read more

Juan Soto has signed a 15-year deal with the New York Mets and today might be the worst day for Nats fans. How down bad are you after this massive breaking news? Well, do the Nats now have a lane to land Pete Alonso?...Read more

As the Nats haven't made a significant move yet in free agency, who do you think has the most ability to breakout in 2025? Ryan discusses this and then takes a deep dive into the state of the bullpen. </...Read more

Christian Walker has been a name linked to the Nats for quite some time, and Ryan has always been opposed to signing him. Well, his mind has changed. He wants Christian Walker and thinks it makes the most sense for th...Read more

Ryan opens up today's show discussing why Major League Baseball should absolutely have a salary cap & salary floor in place. Then, we get into Davey Martinez's tenure with the Nats... should he be on the hot seat ente...Read more

Every team has a need heading into free agency, but we list 4 MUST haves for the Washington Nationals if they think they can contend. Where does a power bat 1B rank on this list? Which prospects would you buy stock in...Read more

Teams have met with Scott Boras about Juan Soto and offers are about to start coming in, and the Nats simply won't be one of those contending teams. Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco to discuss that. Also, will the Nats...Read more

There's two roads the Nats could go down after making the Kyle Finnegan move... This could either set them up for a massive offseason OR  a dud of an offseason. Which is most likely? Ryan then makes his case, again, f...Read more

What a WILD way to start the offseason for the Nats as they have non-tendered their All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan. Does this bode well for the Nats to have a huge offseason? Hint: it does not. Fol...Read more

Dylan Crews is going to be a stud for your Washington Nationals, but with his sky-high ceiling... How confident are you that he'll reach that? Ryan gives his answer on a 1-10 scale for you here. Circling back to the K...Read more

Jon Morosi of MLB Network stated that the Nats have taken calls on All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan. But, is now the right time to move off of the closer? Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports to discuss that r...Read more

The Nats will be in the market for starting pitchers this offseason, and Ryan gives you 3 names to keep an eye on as the hot stove is starting to heat up. Hint: there's a former Cy-Young winner in the conversation. Th...Read more

Ryan is joined today by Bennett Lehmann from District On Deck to discuss the Nats and the massive offseason they have. What's at the top of their wishlist? Is it a veteran bat, or a starting pitcher? Also, how much fa...Read more

The Nats have a lot of under the radar type of players, but which two players take the crown of being the most underrated? Speaking of underrated, what are some underrated needs for the Nats this offseason?...Read more

The Washington Nationals have a ton of young talent with a lot to prove, but who has the MOST to prove? Ryan gives you a pitcher & position player to keep an eye on. Which free agents are you buying or selling that th...Read more

The Washington Nationals have a big offseason ahead, and CJ Abrams and a potential extension is at the front of that. Should the Nats extend the young shortstop? Ryan is joined by Stephen Newman from District On Deck...Read more

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...Read more

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 Menes...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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 yo...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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?...Read more

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, Rya...Read more

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...Read more

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 po...Read more

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 versi...Read more

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 o...Read more

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 r...Read more

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 twiste...Read more

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,...Read more

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 impro...Read more

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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 thr...Read more

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...Read more

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. The...Read more

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 th...Read more

The Nats finished 2024 with a 71-91 record for the second straight year, and we got to see a big part of the future over the weekend. Ryan does a brief recap of the season featuring James Wood, Dylan Crews, and MacKen...Read more

The Royals lost 106 games in 2023, and now look to make the postseason entering the final series of 2024. Can the Nats be that surprise breakout team in 2025? They can, but things will need to change. As the Nats sit...Read more

Patrick Corbin likely makes his final start as a Washington National today, and he should be remembered as a legend of the organization. Dylan Crews has been struggling in a HUGE way, should we be concerned? We previe...Read more

The Nats offense has gone quiet as they haven't scored a single run in 22 straight innings. We discuss that here, and get into Mitchell Parker's final start of the season. Nationals President Mike Rizzo addressed CJ A...Read more

Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com joined the show today to dive deeper into the CJ Abrams situation... Was it handled correctly by Nats leadership? 2024 has been filled with ups and downs for the ballclub, but has it b...Read more

CJ Abrams was optioned to AAA after making national headlines for being at a casino until 8am before a 1pm game. The Nats made the absolute correct decision to option him, but let's take it easy on the 23 year old kid...Read more

CJ Abrams finally broke out of his slump with a huge 4-hit day at the top of the order, but unfortunately the Nats dropped to the Cubs in a nail biter. Ryan then discusses Shohei Ohtani creating history once again wit...Read more

Travis Sykora wrapped up his dominant season in low-A Fredericksburg with a Carolina League championship as he pitched 5 innings of 1-hit ball with 9K's! Ryan discusses this as he was named the Carolina League pitcher...Read more

Former top prospect and 1st round pick Cade Cavalli will not make another rehab appearance in 2024, and he will now not have pitched in a big league game since 2022. What can you do with this? Mitchell Parker has been...Read more

The Washington Nationals are obviously out of postseason contention, but luckily for them the postseason came in September. Ryan explains why you'll learn the MOST about this young Nats core with this final stretch of...Read more

Mike Rizzo did it again at the deadline as Dylan Floro was just DFA'd over the weekend by the D-Backs, and Andres Chaparro has been on fire for your Nats. Ryan gets into the big moves, and some of the guys performance...Read more

Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com joins the show today to help us discuss how the Nats can have a better product on the field heading into 2025. We have the foundation with James Wood, Dylan Crews, and CJ Abrams but wh...Read more

CJ Abrams joined Bryce Harper, Alfonso Soriano, Ian Desmond, and Lane Thomas as the only Nats to have a 20-20 season. Does he have the power to get to a 30-30 season? We get you a Nats prospect stock report here as we...Read more

One thing that irks me more than anything right now with the Nats is that they have NOT gone to a 6-man rotation. WHY?! Ryan discusses why he needs to see it, and who could come up to be that 6th man. Also, Jarlin Sus...Read more

All eyes are on the future for the Nats, and the future is Dylan Crews, James Wood, and CJ Abrams. Ryan discusses what the Nats should be looking for to close out 2024. The Nats announced that they will be bringing ba...Read more

Jacob Young has been on a hot stretch here of late, and it's bringing up a lot of questions about what the future holds for the future Gold Glove winner in CF... is he the future in CF? We then get to a Nats stock rep...Read more

The Nats are very close to competing... but they need more. Ryan makes a case for why the Nats will make a BIG splash this offseason but in the trade market. Then, it's a Friday so we get you a Nats prospect stock rep...Read more

Ryan is joined by Pete Medhurst for today's show, and we discuss the Harrisburg Senators led by Yo-Yo Morales & new Nats prospect Cayden Wallace as he impressed in last nights game. We also dive into MacKenzie Gore sh...Read more

CJ Abrams has been a shell of himself ever since the All Star Game, so what has gone wrong? Ryan pinpoints what he has seen from Abrams and what has really hurt plenty of Nats players in 2024. Then, we get into Keiber...Read more

Ryan is joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media and we get right into the hot start of James Wood. We also cover Dylan Crews' first week in the show, and what he could provide down the line for us. Also, Travis...Read more

Dylan Crews launched a leadoff homerun against the New York Yankees and led the Nats to a series win after crushing the ball in the last two games. Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports helps breakdown Crews' hot start in the...Read more

Dylan Crews gets his 1st MLB hit off reigning Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, and also collected his first multi hit game of his career in the same night! Ryan discusses that, and gets into Patrick Corbin carving up the...Read more

Dylan Crews seemed overwhelmed making his debut against the Yankees, but there was a good thing from yesterday's game that Ryan revealed to start out today's show. Then, we get into some key takeaways from the Yankees...Read more

Dylan Crews is set to make his MLB debut TONIGHT against Juan Soto and the New York Yankees! Ryan discusses what to expect with one of the top prospects in all of baseball, and really what we all should expect. There...Read more

Luis Garcia Jr. continues his breakout campaign, but that doesn't mean he will be consistently like this. Ryan discusses the good and the bad with Garcia and why we should wait on an extension. Then, we get to a Nats...Read more

As the season has gone on, James Wood has continued to be a shining star in the Nats outfield and you can see why he was the top prospect in all of baseball. Ryan discusses that, and as well as some 2nd half struggles...Read more

The Washington Nationals have a huge, huge offseason ahead but the bigger question ahead is... Are the Lerner's all in for a big offseason? If not, then we're in trouble. Ryan also reveals his latest update as far as...Read more

As we are about two weeks away from September, it's time to start thinking about September call ups. Could it finally be Dylan Crews' turn to make the jump? What about Brad Lord or other interesting arms? Or, could it...Read more

Eric Bach, the play-by-play man for the Fredericksburg Nationals, joins the show today to discuss the dominant first season of 2023 3rd round pick Travis Sykora. How good is the 20 year old RHP coming off 6 perfect in...Read more

It's no secret that MacKenzie Gore has struggled all summer long and he hasn't been his usual self, Ryan is now open to the idea of optioning him to AAA. But, there's also another road to consider that may be more pos...Read more

Take a bow Mike Rizzo! The Nats had a very good haul at this year's trade deadline, and the Nats prospects had themselves a wildy good weekend. Jose Tena hit a walkoff in the 10th, Tyler Stuart struck out 13 batters,...Read more

The Washington Nationals had a WILD 5 hour game that gave us flashbacks of the infamous 18 inning game of the 2014 NLDS, and the Nats fell short again. But, Luis Garcia Jr. came in to attempt to save the day in the po...Read more

We've seen in recent weeks Davey Martinez put up some different lineups, but yesterday's lineup was simply not it. James Wood should never be behind Ildemaro Vargas, Alex Call, and Harold Ramirez. Ryan explains why Wo...Read more

Bobby Blanco from MASN Sports joins the show today to discuss last night's WILD win as James Wood & CJ Abrams went yard. Also, is MacKenzie Gore's struggles no big deal? We then go down to the minor league level as Tr...Read more

Luis Garcia Jr has quietly broken out this summer as he has been absolutely mashing the baseball since June. Ryan discusses what the 2B has done much better, and why this could be the real Garcia moving forward. Seave...Read more

It has been a tough summer for the Nats, but even a tougher summer for Nats ace MacKenzie Gore as he struggles to throw strikes. How concerned should the team be, and how concerned are you? We get you caught up on the...Read more

The time is now for Dylan Crews to join the Washington Nationals. One of the best prospects in baseball has been on a heater recently, and the kid is ready to join the Nats. Also, while you're thinking about young pro...Read more

Mike Rizzo sold at the trade deadline for the Washington Nationals, and it was the right decision for the organization. Ryan discusses how he felt the Nats did what's best for the future of the org. Then, we give you...Read more

The Nats said goodbye to one of the bright spots of the rebuild, Lane Thomas. Ryan discusses why Mike Rizzo made the absolute right decision to trade him, and why the Nats did very well with the return. Then, we discu...Read more

The Nats traded away OF Jesse Winker to the New York Mets in the middle of the game on Saturday. Ryan discusses the impact of Winker, and more importantly the Nats return of RHP Tyler Stuart. What kind of ceiling and...Read more

Dylan Cease threw a no hitter against the Nats, but were you rooting for history to happen? Ryan discusses that and Darnell Coles, the Nats hitting coach... is he on the hot seat? Then, we get you a Nats prospects sto...Read more

Juan Yepez continues his historic start for the Nats as he has 20 hits in his first 14 games with the Nats, inching closer to an MLB record. We start off discussing game 1 of the Padres series as the Nats offense fell...Read more

Ryan is joined by Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres to discuss the weird history between the Nats & Padres. We start off discussing the Jurickson Profar-Nats beef, was it overblown? Also, are we now rivals? Then, we ta...Read more

We are just about 2 weeks out from the trade deadline, and the Nats will be busy with All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan & outfielder Lane Thomas. Who fits the "must sell" list and is Kyle Finnegan & Lane Thomas on that? W...Read more

Ryan is joined by Bobby Blanco from MASNSports.com, and they take a deep dive on future star James Wood. What kind of impact will the #1 prospect in all of baseball have for the Nats in the 2nd half? Bobby met with th...Read more

The Washington Nationals have a ton of young guys on the MLB roster, but one of those guys could be fighting for their job moving forward. Ryan tells you who that is to start off the show. Then, Ryan gets into the pro...Read more