2020 5th round pick Mitchell Parker debuted for the Washington Nationals against the Dodgers on Jackie Robinson day, and he was the shining star in the game. Striking out both Shohei Ohtani & Mookie Betts (TWICE!). We then get into Luis Garcia's scorching hot start to the season as he could be breaking out as we speak.    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! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no tim ..read more

The Nats so far in 2024 have clear strengths & weaknesses, and it ultimately has been very clear. Ryan discusses those strengths & weaknesses, and gets you caught up to speed with Keibert Ruiz and his absence lately. It's a Monday, so it's time for a Nats stock report; who's been up and who's been down? Nats LHP Mitchell Parker makes his debut tonight against the Dodgers as they continue their west coast trip.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_National ..read more

James Wood has been on fire for the Nats AAA affiliate, and it's time to start discussing when he makes his big league debut. Also, let's take a trip around the Nats farm as Dylan Crews, Brady House, and Yohandy Morales have all been worthy of the recent hype. Lastly, the Nats play their final series in Oakland and Bobby Blanco helps Ryan reflect on their time in the Coliseum.    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! Pol ..read more

CJ Abrams came back from the finger injury and immediately made his presence felt as he crushed a 423 foot homerun to right-center field. It's time to start discussing CJ Abrams as the next superstar shortstop for the Nats. James Wood & Dylan Crews CRUSHED the baseball on Tuesday as both had multiple hits, and the farm system also added another top 100 prospect to the catalog. Lastly, the Nats go for the sweep today in San Francisco with Patrick Corbin on the hill.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals o ..read more

Franchise icon, World Series MVP, Stephen Strasburg has officially retired from baseball. Ryan discusses his impact for the Nats and also on Major League Baseball as a whole. Yes, he did change the game and you'll hear why on today's Locked On Nationals show. Also we discuss last night's game as Blake Snell got rocked by the Nats and lasted only 3 innings in his Giants debut. Then, Josiah Gray makes his 3rd start of 2024 tonight @SF. Can he finally bounce back?   Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: htt ..read more

As the Nats are looking like they could be struggling to find ways to generate power, what are some ways they could inflate the offense with more juice? Well, think of moving Riley Adams over to 1B and we could find a better product. What will the starting rotation look like mid way through the summer? Very different. Lastly we preview tonight's matchup against the Pirates as Trevor Williams takes on Mitch Keller.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support U ..read more

James Wood has started the year in AAA Rochester on fire, and it's time to start dreaming about whe he could make his first move to Washington and join the big leaguers. Is it crazy to think it could happen next month in May? Looking at Joey Gallo and his struggles, how long of a leash will he have as he continues to struggle with the Nats?    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! Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA tha ..read more

The Nats dropped to the Pirates (who improved to 5-0) 8-4 on Opening Day, but still had some bright spots. Ryan discusses MacKenzie Gore's start and where he needs to improve, but also where he has taken steps up with. Also, it's a Monday so it's a Nats Stock report day; who's been up & who's been down? Lastly, Jesse Winker could play a very important role for this team down the line, just hear me out.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us B ..read more

Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals got rocked on Opening Day as they dropped to the Reds 8-2. Ryan discusses Gray's poor start, and also the offense's poor start and highlights Eddie Rosario's lonely HR. Then, Nick Senzel broke his thumb and the Nats have called up 3B/UTI Trey Lipscomb, what should you expect from him? Lastly, let's preview the weekend with Jake Irvin and Patrick Corbin on the bump.    Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11   Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Support Us By ..read more

Opening Day is TOMORROW! Yes, it's that time of year to get excited because baseball is finally back. What should your expectations be for the Nats, and why should you NOT care about wins & losses in 2024? Who will be your Nats MVP, Cy Young, and breakout player of the year? Also, who will lead the team in HR's and stolen bases? Will the Nats get over their 66.5 win total on FanDuel?    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 Sp ..read more