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CONTINUITY: Washington Nationals Coaching Staff Should STAY, Don't Make ANY Changes!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:04:37 GMT

Some Washington Nationals fans want change after a tough skid, but is stability the secret weapon? Ryan Clary makes a passionate case for continuity within the Nationals’ coaching staff, challenging the urge for a mid-rebuild shakeup. Spotlight shifts to Yohandy Morales’ electric MLB start and the organization’s cautious approach to prospect promotions—has delaying his call-up hurt the Nationals’ offense? Clary spotlights the cases of Brady House, Curtis Mead, and Nasim Nunez, exploring whether giving young talent everyday at-bats or sticking to the plan yields lasting results. Plus, Nationals fans might envy the Los Angeles Angels and their new owner Stan Kroenke—is D.C. poised for a similar fresh start? Don’t miss this frank breakdown of urgency, player development, and the hope for a brighter future at Nationals Park.

00:00 Nats Shouldn't Change Anything

05:54 Pitching talent and Cade Cavalli

07:22 Offseason plans for the Nationals

13:30 Yohandy Morales' Fast Start

18:31 Evaluating Player Opportunities

23:06 Impact of lockout on Nationals

24:38 Future hopes for Angels under new ownership

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Eli Willits Fast Track To The Washington Nationals Could Cause A CJ Abrams Trade This Offseason

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Eli Willits’ rapid rise through the Nationals’ farm system could spell a dramatic shift for Washington’s infield—does CJ Abrams’ future now hang in the balance? Ryan Clary breaks down why Abrams could be a top trade candidate this offseason, with prospects like Willits looming and the Nationals’ ownership reluctant to spend big on extensions. The debate heats up as Clary examines potential returns for Abrams and how the team’s timeline for contention might center on emerging young talent. Key discussion points highlight underrated Nationals prospects Gavin Fien, Landon Harmon, and Ben Grable—names fans shouldn’t overlook as the team builds for 2027 and beyond. Clary also explores the often-overlooked bullpen pipeline featuring Joe Glassey, Will Dion, and Yovanny Cruz, questioning whether recent trades and internal development can finally stabilize one of MLB’s weakest bullpens. Can the Nationals convert their prospect pipeline into big-league success for the next era?

00:00 Eli Willits impact on CJ Abrams

03:34 Discussing CJ Abrams' potential extension

09:03 Discussing trade options for Abrams

12:38 Gavin Fien's Potential

15:49 Landon Harmon's promising season

18:51 Promising prospects to watch

22:23 Discussing Nationals bullpen prospects

24:36 Nationals bullpen struggles

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A Winless Trip to California

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:37:18 GMT

The Nats were swept by the Padres on Wednesday for their 7th straight loss. Mark (From San Diego) & Al jump right into the reality that is an 0-6 road trip in Southern California after falling 9-2 in the Petco Park matinee. Adding extra insult to injury, Maryland native Jackson Merrill drove in six runs in the midst of his two homer effort.

(05:30) Blake Butera was ejected in the bottom of the 3rd when the Padres took a 3-2 lead.

(11:00) Jackson Kent only lasted four innings as he allowed five runs off of eight hits. Kent has made six starts since August, but only one of them has been impressive.

(19:00) The bullpen didn't blow a save, but all three relievers gave up at least one run. Brad Lord ceded a pair of runs and his ERA currently sits at 3.76.

(23:30) Craig Stammen made a bullpen move that worked out in the 3rd, but did he make a rookie mistake along the way?

(26:00) Keibert Ruiz hit a solo homer and Dylan Crews continued his solid September with a RBI single to put Washington up 2-0.

(29:00) An extended discussion about CJ Abrams as he has struggled at the plate in the past month. Abrams' OPS was .898 prior to the announcement of the position switch and it now down to .827. He really struggled in August as his OPS for that month was at .519.

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Hour 3: JD5 @ 5pm, Commanders Injury Report + Commanders Make History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:17:26 GMT

FUTURE STAR: Eli Willits Has Set Himself Up To Make His Washington Nationals Debut By 2027!

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:49:09 GMT

Washington Nationals’ bullpen collapses reach historic lows as top prospect Eli Willits rockets toward a potential MLB debut by 2027. Could a new organizational cornerstone be emerging just as the team faces an identity crisis? Ryan Clary spotlights Eli Willits’ lightning-fast rise through the minors, his elite walk rate, and defensive prowess—raising questions about CJ Abrams’ future in Washington. Meanwhile, the Nationals set an unwanted MLB record for blown saves, fueling their slide to last place in the NL East. Key discussions include bullpen woes, promising minor league arms, recent struggles from stars like Abrams and James Wood, and speculation on the franchise’s offseason strategy. Can the Nationals’ young core and revamped front office chart a path back to relevancy, or will bullpen disasters keep them in the cellar?

00:00 Eli Willits' Debut By 2027?

04:23 Eli Willits potential call-up

07:43 Eli Willits' surprising power surge

13:19 Nationals set blown saves record

18:17 Pitching development and bullpen struggles

25:42 Nationals' end-of-season struggles

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Record-Setting 38th Blown Save

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:56:00 GMT

The Nats bullpen set a dubious MLB record in Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Padres. Mark (From San Diego) & Al examine the bullpen implosion that occurred in the bottom of the 8th as Washington fumbled away their 3-run lead. This was the 3rd blown save of the five game winless road trip in Southern California and their 38th of the season. That sets a record for blown saves; surpassing the 37 blown saves committed by the 2024 White Sox (stat began in 1988**).

(08:00) Riley Cornelio threw three scoreless frames as he started the bullpen game. This was Cornelio's first career start at the major league level.

(12:30) The game came apart for the Nats in the bottom of the 8th with a pair of recently called up rookies on the mound. Jared Simpson walked the bases loaded and Erik Tolman could not escape the jam.

(19:00) Is this worst Nationals bullpen of all time?

(28:00) YoYo Morales and Andres Chaparro each homered in defeat. Chaparro's OPS is at .881 after getting called up for good in mid May.

(31:00) Eli WIllits is getting promoted to AA-Harrisburg after spending three months in Wilmington. Willits went 0 for 4 with two walks in his debut with the Senators on Tuesday while hitting 2nd and playing SS.

(36:00) Mark gives an update on catcher Drew Millas who needs another surgery on his finger. Also hear some quick updates on Connelly Early and Josiah Gray's rehab efforts.

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Why The Washington Nationals Might Have The BRIGHTEST Future In The NL East

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:07:18 GMT

Washington Nationals’ youth revolution signals a bright future for the NL East—could a return to contention come sooner than expected? Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals’ impressive farm system turnaround, spotlighting stars like James Wood and the team’s league-leading young roster. The discussion tackles rival teams’ aging cores, player development struggles for the Mets and Phillies, and why the Nationals are positioned to outpace divisional threats. Key insights include the impact of player development czars Paul Toboni and Ani Kilambi, the Nationals’ bullpen woes, and how James Wood’s MVP-caliber performance drives the offense. Updates on Connelly Early’s rehab and the pressing need for offseason moves round out the analysis.

00:00 Nationals' biggest threat: The Braves

03:53 Nationals rebuilding and leadership strategy

12:13 Nationals struggle against tough teams

14:06 James Wood's impact on Nationals

17:11 Nationals vs Padres preview

22:06 Connelly Early's rehab and recovery

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Crews Homers in San Diego Loss

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:27:39 GMT

The Nats are now 0-4 on their West Coast road trip as they lost 3-2 on Labor Day afternoon in San Diego. Mark (From Petco Park) & Al convene after Washington lost for the 19th time in the past 21 road games. The assignment was a tough one as first pitch was at 2pm PT on Monday afternoon despite not finishing their series in LA until 10pm PT on Sunday night.

(06:00) Dylan Crews hit his 11th homer of the season to cut the deficit to one run in the top of the 6th. Crews also had an outfield assist that led to a double play in the bottom of the 8th. Crews' OPS is at .661; slightly higher than last season's .632.

(12:30) What will the organization think of Crews heading into 2027?

(17:00) Jared Simpson and Jack Sinclair combined to throw two plus scoreless innings of out of the bullpen. Each of these two arms were called up this month and have limited experience.

(20:00) No word yet on the results from Orlando Ribalta's MRI.

(22:00) Jake Irvin took the loss as he allowed all three Padres runs in almost six innings of work. Irvin's ERA is at 5.52 this season in 19 starts. Will he be back next season?

(24:00) James Wood lost a fly ball in the sun and this leads to a discussion on his outfield defense at this stage of his career.

(28:00) Connelly Early will have a rehab outing on Tuesday in a "Bridge League" game in Florida. Now what is the Bridge League?

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FUTURE AT 1B: I Feel VERY Confident In The Washington Nationals 1B Position For 2027 & Beyond

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:34:23 GMT

Washington Nationals tie an alarming MLB record with 37 blown saves, spotlighting a historic bullpen collapse. Can the team’s powerful first base platoon—Abi Ortiz and Andres Chaparro—provide enough offensive punch to compensate for late-inning struggles? Ryan Clary breaks down Nationals’ first base future, analyzing Ortiz’s all-around hitting, Chaparro’s right-handed power, and emerging talents like Yohandy Morales and Ethan Petry. The stock report zeroes in on Andrew Alvarez’s sneaky pitching reliability and Clayton Beeter’s costly late-game meltdowns. Plus, bullpen reinforcements, the impact of recent trades, and updates on Connelly Early’s health keep fans looking ahead. Will the Nationals turn the page on a record-setting season for all the wrong reasons?

00:00 Future of First Base Tandem

06:14 Future first base lineup options

07:06 Nationals' potential roster changes

13:30 Andrew Alvarez's Role with Nationals

16:49 Nationals' bullpen changes ahead

18:57 Yohandy Morales's MLB Impact

23:51 Nationals tie MLB blown saves record

27:09 Nationals bullpen struggles and Connelly Early update

28:07 Nationals prioritize Connolly Early's health

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Record-Tying 37th Blown Save

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:30:31 GMT

The Nats yet again coughed up a late lead as the tied the 2024 White Sox for the most blown saves in a season. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim recap the 7-5 loss in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Washington led 5-4 until Mookie Betts' 3-run HR in the bottom of the 8th off of Will Dion.

(05:00) Orlando Ribalta was unavailable out of the 'pen due to right forearm tightness. Ribalta felt discomfort less than an hour before the game and he will get a MRI on Tuesday in San Diego.

(09:00) Dion struck out the Dodger side in the 7th, but his luck ran out in the 8th. He retired the first two hitters, but then Alex Call's 2-out single began the rally.

(14:00) How does Paul Toboni and his staff respond to this season's bullpen disaster in the off-season?

(20:00) Andrew Alvarez pitched into the 5th, but ran into trouble and was ultimately charged with three runs. Alvarez, the Southern California native, pitched in front of many family and friends on Sunday evening.

(24:00) CJ Abrams hit his 30th homer of the season in the top of the 1st. Daylen Lile tripled again in the 6th, but then got tagged out in a rundown after a contact play.

(28:00) Any chance that Josiah Gray takes Ribalta's roster spot?

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Blown Save #36

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire, tim shovers — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:51:14 GMT

The Nats fell 6-5 on Saturday night in L.A. for their 17th road loss in their past 19 games. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim begin with another failed top of the 9th rally by Washington. CJ Abrams ultimately struck out with two runners on base to end the game.

(05:10) Clayton Beeter gave up a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 7th to Tommy Edman, the 36th blown save for the franchise this season. The Nationals pitching staff somehow leads MLB in both walks and homers allowed.

(12:00) Cade Cavalli struck out eight Dodgers in six innings of work. Cavalli's ERA is at 3.12 with likely three starts remaining.

(17:00) Dylan Crews doubled twice, but he also struck out twice. HIS OPS currently sits at .654.

(21:30) Jorbit Vivas was held up at third base in the top of the 2nd and the Nationals never drove him run. This then leads to examining Victor Estevez's first season as Nationals 3B coach.

(24:00) An update on Shohei Ohtani, who has not played in either game this series.

(28:30) A quick look at the Dodgers ownership situation as Mark Walter recently sold off the Lakers.

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Comeback Falls Short in the 9th

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:45:30 GMT

The Nats lost to the Dodgers 5-3 on Friday night to begin their six game road trip. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Al open with the Nationals 9th inning comeback where they almost overcame a five run deficit. James Wood's RBI double brought to the tying run to the plate, but Andres Chaparro then flew out to end the affair.

(07:00) Nasim Nunez had an active evening and some of it was not very good. Nunez stole his 45th base of the season, but then was thrown out at 3rd with Wood up to bat as he overslid the bag. Nunez also made a crucial error at shortstop that gave L.A. a 4-0 lead.

(14:00) Nunez has 14 errors on the season and the complications at SS for the franchise continue. CJ Abrams got the start at 2B on Friday night.

(16:00) Jackson Kent issued four walks in five innings of work. Kent has struggled in this category as he has walked 19 batters in five career starts.

(19:00) Jack Sinclair made his MLB debut by tossing a scoreless bottom of the 8th. Sinclair took Matt Kranik's roster spot after Kranik was the latest reliever to be DFA'd.

(23:00) Cade Cavalli will take the mound on Saturday night and will be a stiff test for the Dodger lineup. It is unclear if Shohei Ohtani wil return to the field after missing the past few days due to soreness in his neck.

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Bourdain Confidential

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The Washington Nationals Player Development System Is In Their Healthiest Spot EVER!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:47:29 GMT

Washington Nationals' player development surges as the farm system climbs to seventh in MLB. Can this new pipeline propel the team back to playoff contention by 2027? Host Ryan Clary highlights the Nationals’ transformation under a revamped front office, spotlighting key prospects like Joe Glassey, Yovanny Cruz, and Ben Grable. The conversation focused on the impact of enhanced technology, strategic trades (including Luis Garcia Jr.), and the rise of homegrown talent. Key themes include bullpen struggles, the emergence of future late-inning weapons, and what it will take to close out tight games. The episode wraps with a preview of the daunting series against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers and a bold look at what’s next for Washington.

00:00 Revamping Nationals player development

04:09 Nationals' player development improvements

10:29 Nationals' future pitching prospects

16:53 Ben Grable's rise to AAA

19:39 Improving Nationals' bullpen performance

21:19 Nationals bullpen potential with DJ Herz

24:27 Previewing Nationals vs Dodgers Matchup

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MAKE OR BREAK: Washington Nationals OF Dylan Crews Enters A CRUCIAL Final Month Of 2026

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:39:47 GMT

Washington Nationals face a pivotal month as Dylan Crews enters the most critical stretch of his MLB career. Has the highly touted outfielder run out of time to cement his future in D.C.? Ryan Clary breaks down Crews' stagnant offensive numbers, the mounting pressure from surging teammates like CJ Abrams and James Wood, and the organization’s evolving expectations after a series of roster surprises. With potential trades looming and performances under the microscope, every at-bat could decide Crews' fate. The catcher situation intensifies as Harry Ford, acquired from the Mariners, struggles to deliver consistent production behind the plate. Ryan Clary dissects Ford’s limited impact, contrasting it with Keibert Ruiz’s impressive turnaround and defensive growth. Key topics include the Nationals’ depth at catcher, the future roles for Ruiz and Ford, and whether Washington finally has a long-term answer at this critical position.

00:00 Dylan Crews Struggles

06:33 Assessing Dylan Crews' Potential

08:43 Nationals considering trading Dylan Crews

15:43 Harry Ford's power hitting struggles

18:51 Harry Ford's potential and growth

23:56 Keibert Ruiz's impact on Nationals

25:04 Evaluating the Nationals' catcher duo

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Wood Returns in Shutout Loss

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:19:15 GMT

The Nats were blanked 9-0 on Wednesday by the visiting Braves. Al & Tim examine the defeat where Washington only mustered two hits and didn't get their first one until the bottom of the 6th. This concludes a brutal stretch of 16 straight games without an off-day.

(05:00) James Wood returned from the IL and his 6th inning single was one of the team's two hits. Wood has 30 home runs with 20 games remaining and last season he finished with 31 homers.

(08:00) The other hit came form YoYo Morales in his 2nd career game. Morales was at 1B on Wednesday as Abimelec Ortiz served as the DH and Andres Chaparro got a rare start at 3B.

(12:00) Brad Lord got the start as it was a planned bullpen game. There was an hour plus rain delay, but the timing came after Lord had already pitched three frames.

(14:00) Riley Cornelio took over for Lord, but gave up a pivotal Sean Murphy 3-run HR and the Braves never looked back. Max Kranick took the mound in the 7th and he also gave up a 3-run shot.

(19:00) Washington next plays on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. All three games this weekend in LA are late at night, but the team has a quick turnaround on Monday afternoon in San Diego.

(23:00) Reacting to listener emails about the latest twists and turns in the CJ Abrams defensive saga. Abrams actually played 2B in Wednesday's defeat.

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PREDICTION: You Will NOT See Seaver King Suit Up For The Washington Nationals In 2026

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:08 GMT

Washington Nationals fans face frustration as red-hot prospect Seaver King remains in the minors despite a standout season, raising questions about the team's strategy and timing. Could factors like the looming MLB lockout and CJ Abrams' shifting role at shortstop change the Nationals' decision-making for September call-ups? Key highlights include Yohandy Morales' electrifying MLB debut, smashing a home run for his first big-league hit and energizing the lineup. The conversation focused on recent Nationals minor league award winners, spotlighting Miguel Sime Jr.'s pitching surge and Eli Willits' emergence as a five-tool base-running threat. The discussion explored the farm system's newfound pitching depth and debated which prospects could make the next big leap.

00:00 Nats Plans For Seaver King

03:07 40-man roster considerations

07:38 Baseball's upcoming lockout impact

14:19 Discussing Nationals' pitching prospects

17:02 Young prospect Eli Willits discussion

24:25 Yo-Yo Morales makes MLB debut

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YoYo Homers in Winning Debut

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:03:15 GMT

The Nats beat the Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night to open a two game series in Navy Yard. Al & Mark note how the team has won five of its past six games and their 67th victory of the season surpasses last season's total. Can they go 13-8 down the stretch to reach the 80-win plateau?

(11:00) Yohandy "YoYo" Morales was a triple shy of the cycle in his MLB debut. His first MLB hit was a homer and he came very close to hitting a 2nd one, but it hit off the top of the wall. Morales was drafted in the 2nd Round of the 2023 Draft.

(18:00) Jared Simpson also impressed in his MLB debut as he tossed three scoreless innings. Simpson took the mound in the top of the 5th and struck out a trio of Braves along the way.

(22:00) CJ Abrams had two hits while playing SS in the victory and Brady House doubled off a right-handed pitcher.

(25:00) Jake Irvin only lasted four innings despite giving up just two runs. Any chance he could moved to the bullpen next year?

(28:00) James Wood is expected to come off the IL on Wednesday afternoon vs. Atlanta.

(32:00) Paul Toboni met with the media prior to the game on Tuesday and of course CJ Abrams' defensive positioning came up.

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The Washington Nationals HAVE Finally Called Up Yohandy Morales But At The Wrong Time

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:56:26 GMT

Washington Nationals shake up the roster as Yohandy Morales finally gets the call-up, but is it too late for a breakout? Ryan Clary explores whether Morales—dominant in Triple-A—can overcome struggles against high-velocity pitching and secure a future alongside Andres Chaparro and Abi Ortiz at first base. With roster expansion underway, questions swirl around Morales’ true role and the Nationals’ long-term vision. Clary also spotlights manager Blake Butera’s bold decision to bench Jorbit Vivas for a lack of hustle, signaling an increased focus on accountability even as the team’s season stalls. The episode breaks down CJ Abrams’ transition to a 50-50 split between second base and shortstop, and highlights Daylen Lile’s scorching finish, joining elite company with his 20+ homer, 10+ steal season.

00:00 Nationals call up Yohandy Morales

03:13 Yohandy Morales' future with Nationals

10:46 Discussing Jorbit Vivas's Tough Season

15:00 Team's performance and leadership decisions

17:44 Blake Butera's Position Change

23:14 Daylen Lile's impressive 2026 stats

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Lile's Red-Hot Surge Continues in Win

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:32:41 GMT

The Nats beat Miami 6-3 on Monday night for their fourth win in their past five games. Mark & Al start with noting the roughly 10K in announced attendance, which was one of the lowest in stadium history.

(06:00) Daylen Lile homered twice on the same day that he was named NL Player of the Week. Lile's OPS has now escalated to .752, which is 61 points higher than it was a few weeks ago.

(10:00) Brady House had two hits in the victory as he is getting more and more opportunities to face right-handed pitching.

(12:00) Jorbit Vivas was benched after not running out a pop fly in the bottom of the 4th. Vivas apologized following the game and accepted full responsibility.

(18:00) Will Dion started the bullpen game and tossed three scoreless innings. Dion also picked off a pair of Marlins runners before handing it off the Luis Perales; who allowed three runs in the top of the 4th.

(20:00) Matt Waldron took the mound in the 5th and did not allow any runs in three innings of work, but he loaded up the bases in the top of the 8th with no outs. Erik Tolman, a recent call-up, then wriggled out of the jam and then closed it out in the 9th.

(23:00) James Wood needs a bit more time before returning to the Nats lineup. Wood homered on Sunday in AA-Harrisburg rehab appearance and then met with the team on Monday at Nationals Park.

(25:30) A potential concerning update regarding Josiah Gray, who last pitched in the majors since April 2024.

(28:00) CJ Abrams was originally slated to play SS on Monday night before being scratched due to back tightness. Blake Butera said during pregame availability that Abrams will actually see time at both 2B & SS in September. What is going on here?

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Nationals Have a Closer Crisis: 35 Blown Saves Forces Nats to Spend This Winter

Bleav — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:32:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals have blown 35 saves in 2026, putting them just two away from the MLB record. After another disastrous ninth inning against the Miami Marlins, it’s time for the Nationals to stop hoping their bullpen problems will fix themselves.

In this episode of Nats MinuteCast, we break down why Washington needs to make an experienced back-end reliever a major priority this offseason.

The Nationals had a 2-0 lead heading into the ninth before the Marlins scored six runs to turn a potential fourth straight win into another painful loss. It was the latest example of a bullpen that has repeatedly cost Washington games this season.

But this isn't about blaming one pitcher or one bad inning.

It's about recognizing that the Nationals are reaching a different stage of their rebuild.

Washington's young offense is becoming a legitimate foundation. The farm system is improving. The roster is more talented than its record suggests. And that means the Nationals can't afford to keep wasting opportunities because they don't have someone they trust to get the final three outs.

We discuss Blake Butera's call for a pitcher who wants the ball in the ninth, the bullpen arms already developing inside the organization, the potential free-agent market, and why spending money on an experienced closer or high-leverage reliever could be one of the smartest moves Washington makes this winter.

The rebuild is changing.

Now the Nationals need to act like it.

In This Episode:

The Nationals' 35 blown saves
The disastrous ninth inning against Miami
Why Washington needs experienced bullpen help
Clayton Beeter, Orlando Ribalta and the developing relief corps
Why prospects alone can't be the 2027 bullpen plan
The case for spending this offseason
How the Nationals can protect their improving young offense
Why the ninth inning could define Washington's next step

Nats MinuteCast covers the Washington Nationals, Nationals Park, MLB news, roster moves, prospects, trades, free agency and the future of the Nats.

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Nationals Have a Closer Crisis: 35 Blown Saves Forces Nats to Spend This Winter

MinuteCast Media — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:29:00 GMT

In this episode of Nats MinuteCast, we break down why Washington needs to make an experienced back-end reliever a major priority this offseason.

But this isn't about blaming one pitcher or one bad inning.

It's about recognizing that the Nationals are reaching a different stage of their rebuild.

The rebuild is changing.

Now the Nationals need to act like it.

In This Episode:

The Nationals' 35 blown saves
The disastrous ninth inning against Miami
Why Washington needs experienced bullpen help
Clayton Beeter, Orlando Ribalta and the developing relief corps
Why prospects alone can't be the 2027 bullpen plan
The case for spending this offseason
How the Nationals can protect their improving young offense
Why the ninth inning could define Washington's next step

Nats MinuteCast covers the Washington Nationals, Nationals Park, MLB news, roster moves, prospects, trades, free agency and the future of the Nats.

#Nationals #Nats #Natitude #MLB #WashingtonNationals #NationalsBaseball #NatsNews #MLBNews #NatsMinuteCast

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The Crews Conundrum + Abrams Debuts at Second Base; Cade Cavalli Talks Breakout Season

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Another 9th Inning Bullpen Implosion

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:42:25 GMT

The Nats led Miami 2-0 entering the top of the 9th on Sunday, but then the bullpen feel flat on its face. Mark & Al hold a lengthy discussion about the 'pen as it blew its 37th save of the season in the 6-2 defeat. This team amazingly has blown more saves (37) than they have converted saves (35) this season.

(05:00) The litany of mistakes included not backing up an errant throw and allowing a way too easy steal of home.

(10:00) Max Kranick began the frame, but it was Tom Cosgrove had the nightmare frame. Listen to how accountable Cosgrove was in the clubhouse after the loss as he ran through all the mental mistakes that he made while on the mound.

(20:00) An explanation as to why Orlando Ribalta and some other arms were not available to pitch in the 9th. Cade Cavalli's Saturday start only lasting four innings had an effect on bullpen usage, in addition to the fact that the team has not had an off day in a week and a half.

(30:00) Andrew Alvarez's solid outing was erased by the 9th inning collapse on Sunday afternoon. Alvarez did not give up a run in six innings of work as his ERA is at 3.47 in 21 appearances.

(32:00) The nature of the loss buried the original lede in that CJ Abrams made his debut at 2B. No ground balls were to hit his way, but he did make a nice snag to end the 6th.

(35:00) James Wood homered in his rehab stint on Sunday for AA-Harrisburg. It is expected that he will return to the Nats lineup on either Monday or Tuesday.

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Crews' RBI Single Walks It Off in the 10th

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:22:45 GMT

The Nats earned their first walk-off win of the season in Saturday afternoon's 5-4 win over Miami in extras. Al begins with the hero Dylan Crews, who's single brought in Nasim Nunez in order to preserve the victory in the bottom of the 10th. Crews had an impactful day as his swinging bunt resulted in a pair of runs coming across after a Miami throwing error in the 3rd.

(10:00) Despite the win; the offense was retired for 21 consecutive hitters until the 10th inning.

(12:30) CJ Abrams was at DH on Saturday as it has been over two weeks since his switch to 2B was announced.

(15:00) Cade Cavalli had a great but brief outing as he exited after the top of the 4th. Cavalli fielded a comebacker off his leg and left the game shortly there after due to "calf discomfort". Hear what Blake Butera had to say about it postgame.

(18:00) Tom Cosgrove had a rough appearance as he allowed three runs in less than an inning of work. Brad Lord then gave up the game tying 2-run HR to Heriberto Hernandez in the game changing top of the 7th.

(22:00) Tim is joined by Jerome Hruska, the long time Nationals Public Address Announcer. Hear about how he reached the majors and what it was like to PA the World Series.

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