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Episode: ACE: Cade Cavalli Is The Washington Nationals Opening Day Starter & He DESERVES It!
Description: Washington Nationals name Cade Cavalli the Opening Day starter—does this signal a breakout 2026 for the young ace? Ryan Clary spotlights Cavalli’s electric spring, new pitch arsenal, and why he’s poised to become the staff’s All-Star-caliber leader. With fresh analytics, a youthful coaching approach led by Blake Butera, and improved health, could Cavalli anchor one of MLB’s most progressive pitching rotations? Attention shifts to the hotly contested first base battle, as Luis Garcia Jr., Andrés Chaparro, and Abi Ortiz vie for the starting job with spring training winding down. Ryan Clary also explores the intriguing...