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Series Win Streak Comes to an End in Tampa; Trip to Fredericksburg; Big Series vs Philly

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:45:00 GMT

CJ Abrams Had A MONSTER Weekend For The Washington Nationals, But No Series Win vs The Rays

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:39:03 GMT

Washington Nationals’ bullpen faces tough tests as home stretch begins—can Brad Lord’s emergence steady the ship? CJ Abrams powers up with three homers against the Tampa Bay Rays, but the Nationals’ chase for a franchise-tying sixth straight road series win falls just short. Host Ryan Clary breaks down what went right—and wrong—during the Rays series, singling out strong performances from Abrams and Lord while questioning the bullpen’s reliability down the stretch. A pivotal four-game showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies awaits, with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber red-hot and ready to haunt their former club. Ryan Clary outlines the keys to victory, including keeping Harper in check and exploiting Philly’s shaky bullpen. Plus, the Nationals face uncertainty with DJ Herz sidelined by forearm tightness—will the pitching staff hold up with Foster Griffin and others stepping in?

00:00 Nats vs Rays series review

05:10 Nationals' bullpen consistency issues

08:55 Brad Lord's bullpen performance

12:56 Phillies' season turnaround

14:06 Nationals in tight race with Phillies

17:28 Nationals' performance against top teams

22:58 DJ Herz Injury Update

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Rays Rally Past Ribalta in the 7th

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:20:46 GMT

The Nats lost a rare series as they came up short on Sunday with a 4-3 defeat at the Rays. Mark & Al begin with Daylen Lile getting caught stealing and how it put a dent in the 9th inning comeback effort.

(07:00) CJ Abrams homered every game this series and he now has the 3rd most RBI in all of MLB.

(11:00) A check in on the defense through the 1st Half of the season.

(16:45) Dylan Crews had a RBI double on Sunday and the extra base hits continue to pile up.

(19:45) Nasim Nuñez's OPS is over .900 this month and he was 2 for 3 on Sunday. Nuñez & Witt Jr. are tied with 28 steals which leads all of Baseball.

(21:15) Andrew Alvarez only lasted four innings and struck out six Rays. Alvarez is striking out hitters and his ERA currently sits at 3.34.

(26:00) Orlando Ribalta gave up the decisive 2-run HR to Johnny DeLuca in the bottom of the 7th. Washington's bullpen has given up more homers than any other team.

(30:00) Philadelphia comes to Navy Yard on Monday for a pivotal four game series. Kyle Schwarber leads all of the majors in homers and Bryce Harper cycled over the weekend.

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Washington Nationals Road Surge Continues: CJ Abrams Breakout, Dylan Crews Metrics Explained, and Another Tampa Series Win? | Nats Minutecast

Bleav — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:33:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals are quietly building one of the most intriguing runs in baseball — stacking road series wins, getting elite-level production from CJ Abrams, and navigating the growing pains of Dylan Crews while still finding ways to win.

In this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down a gritty 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and what it reveals about the Nationals’ evolving identity under Blake Butera.

What We Cover:

The Nationals push for their fifth straight series win and sixth straight road series win
How CJ Abrams is emerging as a true All-Star level impact bat
Why Dylan Crews’ stat line is misleading — and what his xwOBA (expected weighted on-base average) really says about his future
The real issue behind Crews’ struggles: chase rate (swings outside the strike zone) and plate discipline
How the Nationals bullpen survived a high-leverage Tampa Bay game despite heavy usage
Andrew Alvarez’s key start and why pitch sequencing matters against disciplined lineups
Why this roster is starting to show traits of a legitimate competitive team rather than a rebuilding club
Farm system update: Brady House, Harry Ford, YoYo Morales, and more continue forcing roster pressure

Key Stats Explained in Episode:

AVG (Batting Average): Hits divided by at-bats
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging): Overall offensive production metric
wOBA (Weighted On-Base Average): Value-based hitting metric
xwOBA (Expected Weighted On-Base Average): Statcast projection based on quality of contact
BB (Walks): Plate appearances ending in four balls
K (Strikeouts): Batters retired via three strikes
IP (Innings Pitched): Outs recorded divided by three
ERA (Earned Run Average): Runs allowed per nine innings

Big Picture:

This isn’t just a hot stretch — it’s a team starting to develop identity. The Nationals are winning in multiple ways: bullpen resilience, timely power, and improving defensive consistency.

The question now isn’t whether they can compete in individual games…

It’s whether this version of the Nationals is sustainable over a full season.

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Washington Nationals Road Surge Continues: CJ Abrams Breakout, Dylan Crews Metrics Explained, and Another Tampa Series Win? | Nats Minutecast

MinuteCast Media — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:31:00 GMT

In this episode of Nats Minutecast, we break down a gritty 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and what it reveals about the Nationals’ evolving identity under Blake Butera.

What We Cover:

The Nationals push for their fifth straight series win and sixth straight road series win
How CJ Abrams is emerging as a true All-Star level impact bat
Why Dylan Crews’ stat line is misleading — and what his xwOBA (expected weighted on-base average) really says about his future
The real issue behind Crews’ struggles: chase rate (swings outside the strike zone) and plate discipline
How the Nationals bullpen survived a high-leverage Tampa Bay game despite heavy usage
Andrew Alvarez’s key start and why pitch sequencing matters against disciplined lineups
Why this roster is starting to show traits of a legitimate competitive team rather than a rebuilding club
Farm system update: Brady House, Harry Ford, YoYo Morales, and more continue forcing roster pressure

Key Stats Explained in Episode:

AVG (Batting Average): Hits divided by at-bats
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging): Overall offensive production metric
wOBA (Weighted On-Base Average): Value-based hitting metric
xwOBA (Expected Weighted On-Base Average): Statcast projection based on quality of contact
BB (Walks): Plate appearances ending in four balls
K (Strikeouts): Batters retired via three strikes
IP (Innings Pitched): Outs recorded divided by three
ERA (Earned Run Average): Runs allowed per nine innings

Big Picture:

This isn’t just a hot stretch — it’s a team starting to develop identity. The Nationals are winning in multiple ways: bullpen resilience, timely power, and improving defensive consistency.

The question now isn’t whether they can compete in individual games…

It’s whether this version of the Nationals is sustainable over a full season.

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Abrams & Crews Homer in Tampa Win

Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:10:26 GMT

The Nats outlasted Tampa Bay 4-3 on Saturday afternoon in Florida. Al & Tim dig into the team's 40th victory of the season and go over all the elements of adversity that Washington thwarted on their way to a win.

(05:00) Jacob Young exited early after slamming into the wall during a crucial catch in the bottom of the 8th. Young not only made an incredible grab, but also had the presence of mind to toss the ball to his teammate while writhing in pain on the warning track.

(10:35) Young leaving the game forced Blake Butera to give up his DH. James Wood took over in the outfield and in the top of the 9th Jorbit Vivas hit for the newly formed pitcher spot in the lineup.

(15:30) CJ Abrams homered for the 16th time this season and his 56 RBIs are the 4th most in MLB.

(16:30) Dylan Crews homered for the 4th time this month and the 9th inning solo shot served as a crucial insurance run.

(20:20) Cade Cavalli was pulled in the 3rd inning after his start was pushed back a day due to food poisoning. Cavalli immediately registered a high pitch count before handing the ball off to Mitchell Parker.

(23:40) Brad Lord tossed three scoreless innings and his ERA is now down to 2.29. Could Lord get All-Star consideration next month?

(27:00) The Nats look to win another series on Sunday afternoon as Andrew Alvarez toes the rubber.

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Loss in the Trop

tim shovers, al galdi — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:18:06 GMT

The Nats fell 5-2 at the Rays on Friday night. Al & Tim discuss Cade Cavalli being a late scratch for the affair due to food poisoning and how he was replaced by Miles Mikolas. Blake Butera after the game said Cavalli should be able to take the mound on Saturday afternoon.

(05:30) PJ Poulin served as the Opener and Mikolas took over in the bottom of the 3rd. Mikolas gave up all five Tampa Bay runs, but his six innings of work kept the bullpen fresh going into the weekend.

(11:30) The offense only provided a pair of solo homers from CJ Abrams & Luis Garcia Jr. Garcia's OPS is now up .758 and he is on pace to hit 20+ homers this season.

(18:20) Keibert Ruiz perfectly executed a back pick throw in order to nail Cedric Mullins while taking a lead at 3rd base. The defense from Ruiz and the team has been better lately.

(23:00) The Nationals will wake up on Saturday in a tie for being just one game back of the final NL wildcard slot.

(26:00) Tim spoke with Sean Gibson, Great-Grandson of the Hall of Famer Josh Gibson. Sean was in town earlier this week to co-host the Negro Leagues Night Panel at Nationals Park on Tuesday evening.

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Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Chaos: Jacob Young Rumors, CJ Abrams Untouchable?, And Are The Nats Actually Buyers?

MinuteCast Media — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:32:00 GMT

SHOW NOTES

The Washington Nationals are tied for a National League Wild Card spot, and suddenly the conversation has changed.

Instead of asking who the Nationals will sell at the trade deadline, we're debating whether Paul Toboni could actually become a buyer.

In this episode, we break down the Jacob Young trade rumors, why CJ Abrams should remain a National, and the surprising names being linked to Washington ahead of the August 3rd trade deadline.

Plus, are the Nationals ahead of schedule in their rebuild?

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Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Chaos: Jacob Young Rumors, CJ Abrams Untouchable?, And Are The Nats Actually Buyers?

Bleav — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

SHOW NOTES

The Washington Nationals are tied for a National League Wild Card spot, and suddenly the conversation has changed.

Instead of asking who the Nationals will sell at the trade deadline, we're debating whether Paul Toboni could actually become a buyer.

In this episode, we break down the Jacob Young trade rumors, why CJ Abrams should remain a National, and the surprising names being linked to Washington ahead of the August 3rd trade deadline.

Plus, are the Nationals ahead of schedule in their rebuild?

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Being Smart Buyers; Get James Wood to the All-Star Game; Minor League Check-In

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Washington Nationals Must CONSIDER Their Future Before Buying At The MLB Trade Deadline

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington Nationals weigh future over immediate gains as trade deadline rumors swirl. Could CJ Abrams be packaged in a blockbuster deal, or will the team trust its rising core for a playoff push? Locked On Nationals breaks down the team’s surprising overperformance and the tough decisions facing the front office. The conversation focused on whether the Nationals should be buyers or sellers at this year's trade deadline.

00:00 Nationals trade deadline strategy

04:13 Nationals' postseason readiness issues

07:44 Comparing Nationals' Bullpen Performances

14:34 Praise for CJ Abrams

18:30 Building the Nationals' Future

24:56 Nats-Rays Series Preview

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Why The Washington Nationals Should Recall Brady House Up To The Bigs TODAY!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:34:21 GMT

Brady House has been down in AAA for about a month now, and we think it's time to get him back up to DC. Ryan discusses why he'd recall Brady House today, and tells you why he and Dylan Crews are on a different scale. Mike Rizzo spoke for the first time since being let go by the Washington Nationals nearly a year ago and defended his tenure. Ryan tells you why Rizzo is still an absolute DC legend, but also why it was time to move on.