Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 147, FULL SHOW -- After a thrilling series victory versus the Yankees earlier this week, things didn't fare as well against a hot Chicago Cubs team as they came into Nationals Park and took all three games of the weekend series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown each game of the series for what went wrong in a weekend full of miscues and missed opportunities; The Nationals added t...

Episode 147, Segment 1 -- After a thrilling series victory versus the Yankees earlier this week, things didn't fare as well against a hot Chicago Cubs team as they came into Nationals Park and took all three games of the weekend series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown each game of the series for what went wrong in a weekend full of miscues and missed opportunities.

Episode 147, Segment 2 -- The Nationals added two new members to the Major League Roster over the weekend as the month of September arrived and roster spots became available. #22 Prospect RHP Zach Brzykcy and 2B/OF Darren Baker were the designated September Call-Ups, and both made their debuts on Sunday. Grant & Tobi look back at their first outings for the Major League club and discuss what t...

Episode 147, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi are joined by Producer Darris as he hosts a round of 'Fair or Foul', asking questions revolving around the future of the Nationals Major League roster.

Episode 146, FULL SHOW -- Dylan Crews may not have recorded a hit in his Major League debut on Monday, but since then, he's put on display all the tools he'll bring to the Nationals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the Nats series win over the Yankees and look back at how impactful Dylan Crews proved he can be going forward; The Nationals deployed some of their youngest lineups of the seaso...

Episode 146, Segment 1 -- Dylan Crews may not have recorded a hit in his Major League debut on Monday, but since then, he's put on display all of the tools he'll bring to the Nationals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the Nats series win over the Yankees and look back at how impactful Dylan Crews proved he can be going forward.

Episode 146, Segment 2 -- The Nationals deployed some of their youngest lineups of the season this week in their home series versus the Yankees. Grant & Tobi discuss why this youth movement has provided a jolt of energy to the organization.

Episode 146, Segment 3 -- In a season full of critical baserunning mistakes from an aggressive baserunning Nats team, Wednesday Night may have been one of the biggest head scratching blunders of the season. Grant & Tobi look back at the wild baserunning mistake from the Bottom of the 8th in the series finale vs the Yankees. Plus, has OF Robert Hassell III become a forgotten prospect? Grant bre...

Episode 145, FULL SHOW -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball Podcast team was in attendance on Monday for full coverage of the Major League debut for Nationals Top Prospect and 2023 #2 Overall Pick, OF Dylan Crews. Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron react to what they saw and give their first impressions of the former LSU Tiger as he took center stage against Juan Soto, Aaron Judge...

Episode 145, Segment 1 -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball Podcast team was in attendance on Monday for full coverage of the Major League debut for Nationals Top Prospect and 2023 #2 Overall Pick, OF Dylan Crews. Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron react to what they saw and give their first impressions of the former LSU Tiger as he took center stage against Juan Soto, Aaron Judge...

Episode 145, Segment 2 -- The last time James Wood, CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews were in the same lineup was back in Spring Training several months ago. Monday would mark the first time the three would be in a Major League lineup together. James Wood and CJ Abrams both joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan during batting practice to talk about their advice for Dylan Crews ahead of his debut.

Episode 145, Segment 3 -- Mr. National himself Ryan Zimmerman was in attendance on Monday for Dylan Crews' Major League debut. He caught up with Grant & Danny on the field during batting practice on 106.7 The Fan in DC to talk about the former LSU Tigers' rise through the minor league system and how he'll translate his progression into the big leagues. Then, Grant & Danny chat with George...

Episode 144, BONUS SEGMENT -- In a season of debuts of Top Prospects, news broke on Friday that the former #2 Overall Pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, OF Dylan Crews is officially set to make his Major League debut with the Washington Nationals on Monday, August 26th when they begin a 3-game home series with the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for Dyla...

Episode 144, FULL SHOW -- The Nats took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies in a quick home series, ending their season series with a 4-2 advantage. Despite being shut out in Game 1 of the series, the Nats saw several good performances and a couple of milestones hit. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series that was, including Patrick Corbin recording his 100th career win, the latest hot str...

Episode 144, Segment 1 -- The Nats took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies in a quick home series, ending their season series with a 4-2 advantage. Despite being shut out in Game 1 of the series, the Nats saw several good performances and a couple of milestones hit. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series that was, including Patrick Corbin recording his 100th career win, the latest hot str...

Episode 144, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi spin around the Minor League system, highlighting some of the top performers over the last week from the Nationals Minor League Affiliates, including the latest from Travis Sykora, Dylan Crews, and Elijah Green.

Episode 143, FULL SHOW -- After lots of discussion over the last couple weeks over the lack of pulling the ball for OF James Wood, the recently graduated top prospect finally put those discussions to rest. Wood took Phillies Reliever Jeff Hoffman deep over the Right Field Wall in Citizen's Bank Park on Sunday and left everyone's jaw dropped. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer admire Wood's majestic...

Episode 143, Segment 1 -- After lots of discussion over the last couple weeks over the lack of pulling the ball for OF James Wood, the recently graduated top prospect finally put those discussions to rest. Wood took Phillies Reliever Jeff Hoffman deep over the Right Field Wall in Citizen's Bank Park on Sunday and left everyone's jaw dropped. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer admire Wood's majestic...

Episode 143, Segment 2 -- Despite the win in the series finale on Sunday, the Nats played some ugly baseball over the course of the 4-game series in Philadelphia. Grant & Tobi look over some of the glaring mistakes from a brutal series loss to the NL leading Phillies.

Episode 143, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi deliver the latest news and notes from around the Nationals Minor League system, including an injury update on RHP Brad Lord, Joey Gallo and Robert Hassell's latest rehab games, and more! Plus a look ahead to the upcoming slate of games, and a prediction on when we could see Top Prospect Dylan Crews in a Nats uniform.

Episode 142, FULL SHOW -- As the 2024 Season is approaching its final month, a pitching staff that was once performing at a high level has hit a stretch of inconsistency. Has the young pitching staff hit a wall as the inning pile up? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown their performances over the last week and determine what the next steps are in the development of this group; Manager Davey...

Episode 142, Segment 1 -- As the 2024 Season is approaching its final month, a pitching staff that was once performing at a high level has hit a stretch of inconsistency. Has the young pitching staff hit a wall as the inning pile up? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown their performances over the last week and determine what the next steps are in the development of this group.

Episode 142, Segment 2 -- Manager Davey Martinez announced earlier this week that his entire coaching staff received extensions into the next season, ensuring that there is stability across the staff for the young developing players going into the 2025 season. But many Nats fans seem to be scratching their heads at the decision to retain a staff that coaches a team under .500 with several deficien...

Episode 142, Segment 3 -- While there are struggles on the Major League roster, several top prospects are putting up eye popping numbers across the Minor League system. Grant & Tobi have the latest updates on who's heating up across the Nats Minor League Affiliates.

Episode 141, FULL SHOW -- The Nats won a weekend series versus the Los Angeles Angels thanks to walk-off victories on Friday and Saturday Night. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer highlight the offensive heroes from a pair of wild finishes over the Halos. Then, should the lack of pull side power for James Wood be a concern? Grant & Tobi tell you why you shouldn't worry about the 21-year-old's la...