Early Struggles In Spring Training For The Washington Nationals & Dylan Crews Is No Big Deal!

Early Struggles In Spring Training For The Washington Nationals & Dylan Crews Is No Big Deal!

23:07 Feb 26, 2026
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Washington Nationals face early adversity as spring training exposes growing pains for guys like Dylan Crews and a revamped squad. Can Washington’s new regime find the winning formula amid defensive miscues and individual struggles? Ryan Clary weighs the challenges, optimism, and the pressure mounting on top prospects ahead of Opening Day. With James Wood, Brady House, and CJ Abrams offering flashes of potential, the Nationals’ youth movement is front-and-center. Expectation management is crucial—will the Nationals’ roster shake-ups and fresh managerial strategies pay off, or is a step back inevitable before a return to contention? 00:00 Nationals Spring Training Update 04:16 Dylan Crews' Development Key 12:09 Nationals' Early Struggles Expected 13:50 Rebuilding Struggles Ahead 17:54 Nationals' Season of Change Follow Ryan Clary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryanclary11 Follow Locked On Nationals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Nationals   Everydayer Club Link: https://lockedonnationals.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.  Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.    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 
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