Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 117, FULL SHOW -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joe...

Episode 117, Segment 1 -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joe...

Episode 117, Segment 2 -- As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple...

Episode 117, Segment 3 -- The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test.

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Episode 116, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting...

Episode 116, Segment 1 -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting...

Episode 116, Segment 2 -- It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews and more!

Episode 116, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to discuss his recent article on why the Nats should be ready to bring James Wood to the Major League level, the importance of getting CJ Abrams a contract extension, and if Ted Leonsis is still seeking a chance to bid on the Nationals. Plus, we read your reviews fr...

Episode 115, FULL SHOW -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose...

Episode 115, Segment 1 -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose...

Episode 115, Segment 2 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Nationals OF Jacob Young in the clubhouse this week and found out how he's living in the moment with his growing role with the team and how important it is for him be the spark plug ahead of hitters like CJ Abrams and Jesse Winker.

Episode 115, Segment 3 -- Veteran Nationals OF Jesse Winker joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday to talk about his start to his Nationals career, the energy in Nationals Park and around the DC area, and how this blend of young players and veterans have come together so quickly.

Episode 114, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals are the kings of the comeback victory, leading the Major Leagues with 12 comeback wins so far this season. Grant & Tobi take a look back at what went right for the Nationals in their series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, including recent hot streaks by Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr, and a potential resurgence for Eddie Rosario; With several me...

Episode 114, Segment 1 -- Your Washington Nationals are the kings of the comeback victory, leading the Major Leagues with 12 comeback wins so far this season. Grant & Tobi take a look back at what went right for the Nationals in their series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, including recent hot streaks by Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr, and a potential resurgence for Eddie Rosario.

Episode 114, Segment 2 -- With several members of the Nationals 40 Man roster set to return soon from IL stints and rehab assignments, including Victor Robles, Joey Gallo, & Lane Thomas, Grant & Tobi try to figure out who is the odd man out on the Nats roster. Will the Nats have to cut short Eddie Rosario's potential resurgence? Will they be forced to send a pair of young players back down...

Episode 114, Segment 3 -- The Nats are welcoming the Baltimore Orioles to town for a two game series on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and these birds are on fire. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming cross-town rivalry, and then finish out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look back at the best of the weekend across the Nationals Minor League System.

Episode 113, FULL SHOW -- Despite returning home with an overall winning road trip, the confines of Globe Life Field didn't treat the Nationals offense kindly. Grant & Tobi try to figure out how various players of the Nationals offense can break out of some big time slumps ahead of their weekend homestand versus Toronto; As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats...

Episode 113, Segment 1 -- Despite returning home with an overall winning road trip, the confines of Globe Life Field didn't treat the Nationals offense kindly. Grant & Tobi try to figure out how various players of the Nationals offense can break out of some big time slumps ahead of their weekend homestand versus Toronto.

Episode 113, Segment 2 -- As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats of some of the Nationals Top Prospects in their minor league system. Grant & Tobi breakdown the hot week that was for Robert Hassell III, Brady House, Elijah Green, Daylen Lile, and the return of Dylan Crews to the Double-A Harrisburg lineup.

Episode 113, Segment 3 -- The first major Mock Draft of the season has arrived and Grant & Tobi take a look into which college prospects you should be keeping an eye on as potential future draft options for your Washington Nationals.

Episode 112, FULL SHOW -- After a rough home series that saw them get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Nationals hit the road for a 4-game series in Miami. And despite struggles versus the Marlins in recent years, the Nats first series of the year against their NL East rival from South Beach saw them get back in a big-time way, sweeping the 4-game series at Loan Depot Park. Grant & Tobi l...

Episode 112, Segment 1 -- After a rough home series that saw them get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Nationals hit the road for a 4-game series in Miami. And despite struggles versus the Marlins in recent years, the Nats first series of the year against their NL East rival from South Beach saw them get back in a big-time way, sweeping the 4-game series at Loan Depot Park. Grant & Tobi l...

Episode 112, Segment 2 -- The Nationals pitching staff has held up well so far through the first month of the season. Grant & Tobi look back at the last weeks' worth of pitching performances and highlight who has stood out from the bullpen.

Episode 112, Segment 3 -- It's been a while, so let Grant & Tobi catch you up with the latest in the Nationals Minor League system, highlighting recent performances from Top Hitting Prospects including Robert Hassell III, James Wood, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile. Plus, our first check in on some of the Top Pitching Prospects, including DJ Herz, Jarlin Susana, and Jackson Rutledge.