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The Marlins Have The Washington Nationals Number, Jacob Young's Power Game CONTINUES!

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:35 GMT

Washington Nationals’ struggles against the Miami Marlins raise big questions despite Jacob Young’s emerging power at the plate. Can the Nationals finally break the Marlins’ hold or will over-managing and bullpen woes keep haunting them? Ryan Clary spotlights Young’s eighth homer, offensive challenges, and Blake Butera’s bullpen decisions as Washington drops Game 1 in a pivotal series. As rumors swirl about a potential CJ Abrams trade, Clary unpacks Bob Nightingale’s report and POBO Paul Toboni’s candid comments. Should Nationals fans brace for a blockbuster midseason move? With the trade deadline looming, the shortstop’s future becomes a flashpoint—will Washington keep their All-Star or cash in for a major haul? Plus, get a full Game 2 preview and insight into Miles Mikolas’ pitching turnaround. Don’t miss this incisive look at Washington’s playoff hopes and roster strategy.

0:00 Nats Drop To The Marlins

03:35 Jacob Young's hitting improvements

06:51 Pulling Cavalli after five innings

13:12 Nats Trading CJ Abrams?

15:55 Deciding Nationals' future moves

20:37 Discussing CJ Abrams' potential trade

23:10 Game analysis and team performance

24:51 Nationals' pitching strategy decision

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Laying the Foundation + Interview with Manager Blake Butera

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

'Pen Can't Reel in the Fish

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:24:55 GMT

The Nats lost 7-3 to Miami on Monday night in Navy Yard. Mark & Al note that the Nationals are now just 1-3 so far this season against the underwhelming Marlins.

(04:30) Cade Cavalli threw another good outing as he struck out six Marlins in five plus innings on the mound. Cavalli is tied for the 8th most strikeouts in the National League.

(12:20) The bullpen did not fare well on Monday evening. Richard Lovelady allowed a game tying 2-run HR to the first batter he saw in the top of the 6th. Paxton Schultz stepped up with a scoreless outing , but Cole Henry let the game get a bit out of hand in the 9th.

(19:30) What is Cole Henry's future in the organization? His ERA thus far is 7.30 in nine appearances this year.

(22:00) Jacob Young homered for the 8th time this season and is tied for 3rd for the most on the team.

(25:45) Nasim Nuñez was thrown out in a steal attempt with two outs and James Wood at bat in the bottom of the 5th. Nuñez is now 22 for 25 on stolen base attempts this season.

(29:00) An update on Jake Irvin and how he has not yet resumed throwing.

(31:30) Dylan Crews is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday after sitting out a few games due to being hit in the ribs.

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Full Show | Monday 06-01-26

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 1 - Odell Beckham’s Giants Return, Myles Garrett Trade, and Charlie Slowes Joins

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:59:00 GMT

Nats play-by-play voice Charlie Slowes on Washington's surge

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Episode 3.5 - Let's Face It, The Nats Are Good!

District Baseball — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:01 GMT

Nick and Trey are back after missing the last episode and man is there a lot to catch up on, but nothing more important than the fact that the Nationals are a winning team! We talk about a very impressive series win against the Padres and more during this episode, as we analyze something we did not expect to see this year... A PLAYOFF RUN!

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CONTENDER: The Washington Nationals Are CONTENDERS In The National League

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:22:44 GMT

Washington Nationals surge into playoff contention behind red-hot bats and improved pitching. Can Keibert Ruiz’s breakout month and Curtis Mead’s unexpected power spark a playoff push sooner than anyone predicted? Host Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals’ impressive run, spotlighting Ruiz’s resurgence both at the plate and behind it, Zack Littell’s turnaround in the rotation, and Orlando Ribalta’s emergence as a bullpen force. The stock report covers rising stars and key concerns, such as Jose Tena’s struggles and possible roster changes ahead. With Cade Cavalli set for a marquee pitching duel against Sandy Alcantara, and the Nats leading MLB in runs, the episode examines whether this revitalized team can keep its momentum going against the Miami Marlins in a pivotal series. Is this the start of a new era for Nationals baseball?

00:00 Nats Are CONTENDERS!

05:16 Zack Littell's unexpected breakout

06:31 Zack Littell's season turnaround

15:24 Keibert's performance and future potential

18:41 Evaluating Jose Tena's performance

23:19 Sandy Alcantara's performance struggles

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Garcia & Wood Homer in Win

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:44:41 GMT

The Nats topped the Padres 4-2 to take the weekend series and return to two games above .500. Al solo hosts and begins with Blake Butera's early case for NL Manager of the Year as the team went 16-12 in the month of May.

(07:00) James Wood slugged his 16th homer of the season which is tied for the 2nd most in the NL. Luis Garcia Jr. also went deep for his 5th homer of the season.

(09:00) Keibert Ruiz had a great month of May; both at the plate and behind it. Is Ruiz a legit All - Star candidate?

(11:30) Zack Littell pitched into the 7th inning and this start was another indication of his in-season improvement.

(13:40) Orlando Ribalta & Clayton Beeter comined for the final nine outs and Beeter notched his 4th save of the season.

(16:50) The Nationals host the Marlins for three games beginning on Monday.

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6-Run 7th Propels the Nats

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sun, 31 May 2026 03:31:53 GMT

The Nats offense exploded for six runs in the 7th inning in their 9-4 victory over the Padres. Mark & Al run through the hectic frame, that began with a 3-1 San Diego lead. Washington scored in many unconventional ways and Craig Stammen was ejected for the first time as Padres skipper in the process.

(07:00) San Diego starter Michael King was cruising through six innings, but the 7th inning avalanche caused him to be charged with five runs.

(09:00) Curtis Mead didn't start, yet drove in three runs on Saturday. Mead was purposely used a pinch hitter when the moment called for a right handed hitter.

(12:40) Dylan Crews helped ignite the rally, but continues to have trouble hitting the ball in the air. Crews hard slide into 2nd base in the 7th led to the Stammen ejection.

(16:45) The "Tarp's Off" phenomenon came to Nationals Park on Saturday.

(18:30) Foster Griffin allowed three solo homers in five innings of work. His ERA sits at 3.76 after a dozen starts.

(23:30) Clayton Beeter notched a four-out save despite issuing two walks. Better escaped a jam in the 8th to keep the big lead intact.

(26:00) The Nationals have won 15 games so far in May with one more game remaining in the month.

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Nats Can't Keep Early Lead in Home Loss

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sat, 30 May 2026 06:10:28 GMT

The Nats lost their homestand opener 7-5 on Friday night. Mark & Al examine the 7-5 loss to the Padres that put the team back at .500 after two consecutive defeats.

(04:45) Paxton Schultz surprisingly was used as the Opener and his 26 pitch 1st inning set a tone for a pitch inefficient evening on the mound for Washington.

(06:00) Andrew Alvarez only lasted three innings as the Bulk starter. Alvarez gave up a trio of runs off of five hits and two walks were issued.

(09:30) Could Clayton Better be used as an Opener against right-hand heavy lineups?

(11:20) Mitchell Parker gave up the 7th inning homer to Jackson Merrill that put the Padres up for good in the 7th. Blake Butera had interesting comments on the lefty afterwards as he allowed three runs in only two innings on the mound. Parker's ERA has risen to 5.28 through 13 appearances.

(18:00) Curtis Mead & Keibert Ruiz each homered in the loss.

(22:30) Luis Garcia Jr. flew out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 8th. Garcia was facing Mason Miller, who might be the best reliever in all of MLB right now.

(29:30) The Padres have a coaching staff that knows their way around Navy Yard. Craig Stammen, former Nats reliever, is the new San Diego manager and his staff includes Bobby Henley, Randy Knorr, and Steven Sousa Jr.

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Game Of Thrones – Wild Success To Tragic Backlash – COMPLETE EPISODE

Thad Halcli Media, LLC — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:25:59 GMT

Washington Nationals Above .500 Again | Blake Butera Manager of the Year Buzz, Red Wings Win Streak & MLB Salary Cap Shakeup

Bleav — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:52:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals are finally above .500 on an off day and, ugh, it feels different this time, right? This isn’t just a cute early-season stretch anymore. The pitching has stabilized, the lineup keeps grinding out runs, and now the farm system is exploding at the exact same time.
We’re diving into whether Blake Butera deserves real NL Manager of the Year consideration, why the Red Wings might have the best Triple-A lineup the Nationals have ever had, and how a proposed MLB salary floor could completely reshape the future of the NL East.
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Washington Nationals Above .500 Again | Blake Butera Manager of the Year Buzz, Red Wings Win Streak & MLB Salary Cap Shakeup

MinuteCast Media — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:14:00 GMT

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CONTENDERS OR PRETENDERS: Washington Nationals Have Their MOST Important Series vs The Padres

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:33:18 GMT

Washington Nationals face a season-defining showdown against the San Diego Padres—are they true contenders or just pretenders in the NL race? As James Wood surges and the offense maintains its league-best momentum, Ryan Clary examines whether the Nationals can finally reverse their poor home record and outscore a powerhouse Padres lineup—especially in front of packed crowds at Nationals Park. Key segments spotlight the Nationals–Padres rivalry, the pivotal impact of the Juan Soto trade, and the high-stakes MLB proposal introducing a salary cap and floor that could reshape the Nationals’ future spending. Insights include CJ Abrams’ breakout, Andrew Alvarez’s crucial start, and whether the new CBA proposal gives Washington a competitive edge. Is this the weekend the Nationals prove they’re for real, or will old problems resurface against Lucas Giolito and Michael King?

00:00 Contenders OR Pretenders?

04:45 Nats and Padres trade rivalry

08:28 Nationals proving they're contenders

10:14 Discussing a big baseball proposal

16:23 Discussing Nationals' salary cap future

17:07 Competitive imbalance in baseball

23:00- Nats-Padres Rivalry?

24:56 Padres and Nats matchup

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Heating Up in All Facets + Curtis Mead on His Two Homer Game

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Washington Nationals OF James Wood Isn't Just A Slugger, He's A Defensive Stud

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:15:49 GMT

Washington Nationals’ James Wood stakes his claim as more than just a power hitter—emerging as a defensive asset in the outfield while showcasing elite offensive metrics. Can Wood's growth anchor a postseason push for the Nationals amid mounting challenges? Ryan Clary breaks down Wood’s latest highlights, including home run heists and jaw-dropping statcast numbers, as well as the team’s missed sweep opportunity against the Cleveland Guardians and the ongoing struggles at third base with Jorbit Vivas. Clary also tackles the looming MLB lockout as the MLBPA unveils bold new CBA proposals. How will potential rule changes and a “competitive integrity tax” impact the Nationals’ rebuilding path?

00:00 James Wood's defensive improvement

04:56 Nationals vs Guardians pitching matchup

07:52 Struggles of Jorbit Vivas

15:53 Discussing MLB payroll and salary floor

17:57 Lockout concerns for Nationals

23:17 Nationals' pitching strategy adjustment

24:49 Upcoming Padres series preview

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No Sweep in Cleveland

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:33:47 GMT

The Nats lost to the Guardians 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon to snap their four game win streak. Mark & Al take stock in the 4-2 road trip where the Nationals only played 1st place teams. The team went 10-6 during a sixteen day stretch without a day off.

(05:30) The offense was only 1 for 8 w/ RISP, but the big stars each doubled. CJ Abrams doubled Wood into score in the 3rd and his 47 RBIs are the second most in all of Baseball.

(12:00) PJ Poulin tossed a scoreless 1st and then handed it off to Miles Mikolas. The Guardians scored all of their runs in the bottom of the 5th and two of those runs were charged against Mikolas.

(16:00) Six pitchers were used and after the game Poulin was optioned to AAA.

(20:15) Andrew Alvarez will take the mound on Friday to begin the six game homestand. San Diego is in town for the first three and then Miami comes to D.C. on Monday night.

(24:20) When will Yohandy "Yo Yo" Morales get called up to Washington? Morales' OPS is currently at 1.018, but there are questions as to where he fits in defensively.

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FULL SHOW | Wednesday 5-27-26

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 1: The Nats are starting an upswing & Laremy Tunsil is... at OTAs??

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals Pitching Staff Has Turned A Corner, James Wood Is In MVP Contention

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:11 GMT

Washington Nationals surge past Cleveland Guardians as James Wood’s breakout power fuels MVP buzz. Can this pitching staff turn the Nats into legit playoff contenders? Ryan Clary spotlights the Nationals’ remarkable transformation—Cade Cavalli’s dominant outing and a resurgent bullpen anchor a resurgent rotation, while Paul Toboni's leadership brings analytics-driven success. Key talking points include James Wood’s league-best on-base percentage and home run tally, C.J. Abrams’ big game potential, and a lineup consistently delivering clutch performances. The episode explores how key roster changes and new front office vision have reignited the franchise, putting the Nationals firmly in the wild card race.

00:00 Nationals pitching analysis

05:48 James Wood MVP potential

06:43 Discussing baseball prospects' performances

10:07 Nationals trade deadline possibilities

16:53 Nationals' transition to analytics success

19:02 Nationals team progress discussion

23:01 Betting on James Wood Home Run

25:03 Bullpen strategy for Nationals game

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Wood Homers in 4th Straight Win

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:07:08 GMT

The Nats doubled up the Guardians 6-3 on Wednesday night to go two games above .500. Al & Tim discuss the longest win streak thus far for the Nationals as all four victories have come on the road.

(04:30) This is the highest point for the franchise since the Trade Deadline in 2021.

(06:30) Cade Cavalli struck out out seven Guardians in six innings of work. Cavalli escaped a jam in the 5th to maintain a comfortable lead.

(11:20) Mitchell Parker took the baton from Cavalli and pitched the final three innings. Parker struck out the side in the 8th and it seems that he is taking on a role similar to Brad Lord on this pitching staff.

(14:40) Washington scored four runs in the top of the 2nd to go ahead for the rest of the night. Wood homered for the 15th time this season and his OPS is now .964.

(21:10) Miles Mikolas will take the mound at some point on Wednesday afternoon as the Nats look to not only sweep Cleveland, but also finish a 5-1 road trip.

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Full Show | Tuesday 05-26-26

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hour 1 - Nationals Crush Guardians With 6 Homers As Zack Littell Stuns

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:59:00 GMT

Nationals Stay Hot, Blast Six Home Runs in 10–2 Win Over Guardians

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT