Washington Nationals’ James Wood stakes his claim as more than just a power hitter—emerging as a defensive asset in the outfield while showcasing elite offensive metrics. Can Wood's growth anchor a postseason push for the Nationals amid mounting challenges? Ryan Clary breaks down Wood’s latest highlights, including home run heists and jaw-dropping statcast numbers, as well as the team’s missed sweep opportunity against the Cleveland Guardians and the ongoing struggles at third base with Jorbit Vivas. Clary also tackles the looming MLB lockout as the MLBPA unveils bold new CBA proposals. How will potential rule changes and a “competitive integrity tax” impact the Nationals’ rebuilding path?  00:00 James Wood's defensive improvement 04:56 Nationals vs Guardians pitching matchup 07:52 Struggles of Jorbit Vivas 15:53 Discussing MLB payroll and salary floor 17:57 Lockout concerns for Nationals 23:17 Nationals' pitching strategy adjustment 24:49 Upcoming Padres series preview 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.