Washington Nationals' pitching woes take center stage. Can the team turn things around in 2026? Ryan Clary breaks down the Nationals' dismal pitching performance, highlighting their 5.35 team ERA and the urgent need for improvement. The discussion covers potential offseason strategies, including free agency, trades, and the draft. Clary spotlights three pitchers poised for growth: DJ Herz with his devastating changeup, Jose Ferrer's All-Star potential, and Clayton Beteer's bullpen promise. The episode also features championship series predictions, with Clary backing the Blue Jays and expressing awe at the Dodgers' dominance. Tune in for expert analysis on how analytics could reshape the Nationals' pitching staff and propel them back to contention. 0:00 Intro: Nationals' pitching problems and priorities 5:17 Cade Cavalli's potential under new leadership 10:24 Pitching must be top offseason priority 15:29 DJ Hers could make big leap in 2026 19:33 Jose Ferrer needs third pitch to improve 24:09 Clayton Beater has closer potential 25:41 ALCS Game 2 preview: Blue Jays vs Mariners 28:15 NLDS preview: Dodgers favored over Brewers 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! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLBfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
