Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 135, Segment 2 -- Which Nationals do we need to see the most from in the final 2+ months of the 2024 season? Grant & Tobi list various young Nats that we hope to see more from post All-Star Break.

Episode 135, Segment 3 -- The first series out of the All-Star Break puts the Nationals up against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds. Grant & Tobi preview the series, and look ahead to highlights from the recently released 2025 MLB Schedule.

Episode 134, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals entered Sunday's MLB Draft with 3 picks in the top 44. Producer Darris Dameron and Tobi Altizer are joined by Grant Paulsen who was in attendance for the MLB Draft in Arlington, Texas to break down everything you should know about the newest three additions to the Nationals roster; The Nats won the final series before the All-Star break, taking two of three...

Episode 134, Segment 1 -- The Nationals entered Sunday's MLB Draft with 3 picks in the top 44. Producer Darris Dameron and Tobi Altizer are joined by Grant Paulsen who was in attendance for the MLB Draft in Arlington, Texas to breakdown everything you should know about the newest three additions to the Nationals roster.

Episode 134, Segment 2 -- The Nats won the final series before the All-Star break, taking two of three from the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers. Tobi & Darris assess the best and worst from the last series of the first half.

Episode 134, Segment 3 -- Tobi & Darris put a bow on the 1st half of the 2024 MLB season with their final thoughts ahead of the break. Plus, the Savannah Bananas took over Nationals Park over the weekend, and we make our picks for the Home Run Derby.

Episode 133, BONUS SEGMENT -- The Nationals have struck their first trade of what is expected to be many more as the team announced on Saturday that RHP Hunter Harvey has been traded to the Kansas City Royals for Third Baseman Prospect Cayden Wallace (#2 in Royals System) and the 39th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft (A Competitive Balance Pick). Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer and Producer Darris b...

Episode 133, FULL SHOW -- It was another disappointing series against the New York Mets as the Nats were swept in Citi Field. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer assess where the young roster is at, and why the All-Star break may be arriving at a perfect time for the team to get a much-needed reset; With DJ Herz being sent back to Triple-A earlier this week, the Nationals needed a starter for the wee...

Episode 133, Segment 1 -- It was another disappointing series against the New York Mets as the Nats were swept in Citi Field. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer assess where the young roster is at, and why the All-Star break may be arriving at a perfect time for the team to get a much-needed reset.

Episode 133, Segment 2 -- With DJ Herz being sent back to Triple-A earlier this week, the Nationals needed a starter for the weekend series versus Milwaukee as the first half ends. Enter, Top 30 Nats Prospect Jackson Rutledge, who has seen previous stints with the Major League roster. What does Rutledge need to do to prove he'll continue to be a part of the Nats future? Plus, a preview of the MLB...

Episode 133, Segment 3 -- The Nationals hold the 10th pick in the MLB Draft this weekend. Who are the Nats poised to select to add to their talented farm system? Grant & Tobi breakdown the potential options.

Episode 132, FULL SHOW -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade; The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knoc...

Episode 132, Segment 1 -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade.

Episode 132, Segment 2 -- The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey Lipscomb & Juan Yepez? Plus, Grant & Tobi recap an impressive debut week for James Wood, and breakdown MacKenzie Gore's rece...

Episode 132, Segment 3 -- The success of the Nationals Minor League system continues, as yet another Top Prospect gets their chance at the next level. Third Baseman Brady House is on the move as he has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. Grant & Tobi explain why this was the right time for the move and how soon when we can expect him at the Major League level.

Episode 131, FULL SHOW -- There's nothing like baseball on the 4th of July, as the Nationals continue their traditional 11am start on the national holiday. They would go on to deliver the Nation’s Capital a victory over the Mets behind a stellar outing by Jake Irvin, and a clutch Homerun by Jesse Winker. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown the series finale that helped the Nationa...

Episode 131, Segment 1 -- There's nothing like baseball on the 4th of July, as the Nationals continue their traditional 11am start on the national holiday. They would go on to deliver the Nation’s Capital a victory over the Mets behind a stellar outing by Jake Irvin, and a clutch Homerun by Jesse Winker. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown the series finale that helped the Nationa...

Episode 131, Segment 2 -- Despite splitting the series with the Mets, the 4-game series versus New York spawned many key moments and big performances. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the series, including James Wood's first career RBI, CJ Abrams crucial at-bat on Wednesday night, and a big-time power display from Luis Garcia Jr.

Episode 131, Segment 3 -- After putting up dominating numbers over his last six starts, flamethrowing RHP Jarlin Susana has been promoted to High-A Wilmington. Tobi & Darris look back at his hot stretch that led to his promotion. Plus, Tobi makes his case for Jake Irvin to be selected to the 2024 All-Star Roster.

Episode 130, BONUS SEGMENT -- James Wood's Major League debut has come and gone, and it was quite the spectacle. Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer, and Producer Darris Dameron recap a busy day for Nationals Top Prospect James Wood, the prized Outfielder who came to Washington as a part of the Juan Soto trade with San Diego in 2022. From the pregame festivities, to his final at-bat, Grant, Tobi & Dar...

Episode 130, FULL SHOW -- James Wood Day is upon us, as the #3 Prospect in all of baseball makes his much anticipated Major League debut on Monday, July 1st. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer go through everything you need to know about the 6'7'' Slugging Outfielder, and what to expect him to provide to a lineup that has seen many ups and downs over the course of the season; As James Wood is set to...

Episode 130, Segment 1 -- James Wood Day is upon us, as the #3 Prospect in all of baseball makes his much anticipated Major League debut on Monday, July 1st. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer go through everything you need to know about the 6'7'' Slugging Outfielder, and what to expect him to provide to a lineup that has seen many ups and downs over the course of the season.

Episode 130, Segment 2 -- As James Wood is set to make his Major League debut, who could be next in line to receive a promotion in the Minor League system? Grant & Tobi dive into recent performances by Dylan Crews, Jarlin Susana and more. Then try to figure out what went wrong in Josiah Gray's latest rehab start, and how it could push his return to the Major League roster back a bit further.

Episode 130, Segment 3 -- As the month of June comes to a close, SS CJ Abrams and RHP Jake Irvin are making their cases to represent the Nationals in the All-Star game in a couple of weeks. Grant & Tobi look back at what's been a scorching hot month for Abrams and Irvin. Plus, a preview of a 4 game home series versus the suddenly streaking New York Mets.

Episode 129, BONUS SEGMENT -- It's official, Monday July 1st is James Wood Day. As reported by our very own Grant Paulsen, Nationals Top Prospect OF James Wood is set to make his Major League debut on Monday at Nationals Park in the opening game of a series against the New York Mets. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown what to expect over the weekend as the team prepares for the arrival of...