Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 231, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals went into Milwaukee and swept the Brewers over the weekend for the first time since 2006 behind a hot offense and good starting pitching. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown what went right in the Nationals three wins versus the Brewers, James Wood returning to form, how the coaching staff is getting the most out of the lineup, and how they...

Episode 230, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris Dameron recap a 1-5 homestand for the Nats, where they would drop their last two to the Cardinals after a thrilling win in Game 1. Plus, they highlight which players matter the most as the season continues. Later, Grant details just how rough its been using the ABS Challenge system for the Nats catching duo so far. And we look ahead to th...

Episode 229, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals returned home to open their first homestand of the 2026 Regular Season. But with a matchup against the two-time defending World Series Champion Dodgers, it was clear the Nationals have some work to do to catchup to their level. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron recap a series that saw pitching struggles across the majority of the staff over the wee...

Episode 228, FULL SHOW -- The Nats were just a few innings away from ending their 6-game road trip with a winning record. Unfortunately, they couldn't close the door on the Phillies on Wednesday, leading to a blown save and eventual extra innings loss to end their trip at 3-3. Grant & Tobi look back at the series that was, give their impressions on the regular season debuts for Foster Griffin...

Episode 227, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals open the season with a series win in Chicago! Grant & Tobi break down the Nats series versus the Cubs from all angles, including which members of the pitching staff impressed, why the unorthodox lineups will be something to get used to, and how the Nats can carry their momentum into their next series versus Philadelphia.

Episode 226, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for Opening Day as the Washington Nationals are set to open their 2026 regular season campaign in Chicago versus the Cubs. Cade Cavalli is set to make his first career Opening Day start after a long road back from battling injuries over the course of the last few years. He is just one of many interviews we share with you ahea...

Episode 225, FULL SHOW -- We're just one day away from Opening Day for the Washington Nationals and the rest of Major League Baseball! Today's episode, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer dive into what to expect from the Starting Pitching rotation and the bullpen in 2026, which both feature many new faces to get to know. Plus, hear interviews with new Pitching Coach Simon Matthews, Opening Day start...

Episode 224, FULL SHOW -- Our week long look ahead to the 2026 Washington Nationals season continues as we breakdown what lineup could look like to start the season, and what to expect from the position players in a critical year for many. Plus, hear interviews with James Wood, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile & CJ Abrams from our trip to West Palm Beach during Nats Spring Training.

Episode 223, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for a new Washington Nationals season! And a new season brings new things for your favorite Nationals podcast. Stay tuned throughout the week for new episodes every day leading up to Opening Day. Plus, later this week, we'll detail some special plans we have coming up for the podcast, including chances to enjoy live recordings o...

Episode 222, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back to breakdown all the details of the huge trade that went down on Thursday, in which the Washington Nationals traded their All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for five of their top eighteen prospects from their minor league system.

Episode 221, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for the breaking news that the Washington Nationals have traded All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 5 prospects. Tobi Altizer breaks down the details of the trade. Then, hear from Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post and Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline with their analysis of how the trade came about and h...

Episode 220, FULL SHOW -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager; President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni in...

Episode 220, Segment 1 -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager.

Episode 220, Segment 2 -- President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni introduced his first managerial hire of his tenure on Monday. He joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about why Butera was the right guy, and some of the other staffing hires the team has made as they enter a new era.

Episode 219, FULL SHOW -- The Washington Nationals have locked in on their next Manager of the franchise as Blake Butera joins the organization as the first Managerial hire by New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the news and look back at the managerial career of Butera, who comes from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and coached with Team Ital...

Episode 218, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer have a captivating conversation with award winning Sportswriter and Author Jane Leavy about her newest book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and I Can Fix It" , which details how Major League Baseball has evolved over the years and the problems the sport is facing in the modern era, including the infusion of analytic...

Episode 217, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer got the chance to meet with New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni this week and provide their first impressions of the new leading man for the Nats. Plus, Toboni made his first set of sweeping changes in the organization, relieving several longtime members of the front office and organizational staff of their duties. Grant &...

Episode 217, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer got the chance to meet with New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni this week and provide their first impressions of the new leading man for the Nats. Plus, Toboni made his first set of sweeping changes in the organization, relieving several longtime members of the front office and organizational staff of their duties. Grant &...

Episode 217, Segment 2 -- Hear the full interview with new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni as he joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to talk about choosing to come to Washington and preparing for the future of the organization.

Episode 216, FULL SHOW -- Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday morning as the Washington Nationals new President of Baseball Operations. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap his introductory press conference, which featured an appearance from Owner Mark Lerner. What did we learn from Toboni and Lerner?; To get additional perspective on Paul Toboni's introductory press conference and...

Episode 216, Segment 1 -- Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday morning as the Washington Nationals new President of Baseball Operations. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap his introductory press conference, which featured an appearance from Owner Mark Lerner. What did we learn from Toboni and Lerner?

Episode 216, Segment 2 -- To get additional perspective on Paul Toboni's introductory press conference and how this sets up the future of the Washington Nationals, Barry Svrluga and Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Wednesday to do just that.

Episode 216, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi give their final thoughts after Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday. Then, hear Paul Toboni's introductory press conference in its entirety.

Episode 215, FULL SHOW -- The 2025 Nationals season has officially come to an end. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the final series of the season, and look back at the seasons for a plethora of the Nationals core young players, and what's coming next for them as the offseason gets underway for the organization; After breaking down the season and outlook for several of the young players on t...

Episode 215, Segment 1 -- The 2025 Nationals season has officially come to an end. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the final series of the season, and look back at the seasons for a plethora of the Nationals core young players, and what's coming next for them as the offseason gets underway for the organization.