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Podcast: Locked On Nationals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Nationals
Episode: OPENING DAY: The Washington Nationals Gear Up For What Could Be A TOUGH 2026
Description: Washington Nationals brace for a tough rebuild as Opening Day arrives. Can Cade Cavalli and James Wood ignite hope for the future, or will struggles define the season? Young stars like Daylen Lile and Jacob Young face pivotal moments, while CJ Abrams’s consistency remains a key question. Is this youth movement the stepping stone toward October baseball, or will growing pains overshadow progress? Ryan Clary spotlights Nationals’ promising prospects, examines Blake Butera’s untested managerial style, and explores how the franchise’s revamped coaching staff could reshape game strategy. Highlights include Cavalli’s start at Wrigley Field versus the Chicag...