Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 105, Segment 1 -- The first series of the 2024 Regular Season is in the books. But unfortunately for the Nats, it ended in heartbreaking fashion, with RHP Kyle Finnegan failing to secure the save, and giving up a walk-off homerun to give the Reds the series win. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer review the weekend that was for the Nationals offense, and determine if its too early to be worr...

Episode 105, Segment 2 -- While the Bullpen got off to a solid start over the weekend, the starting pitching didn't quite hold up their end of the bargain early on. Grant & Tobi go through the pitching performances from the first series of the season and look ahead to a tough matchup with a smoking hot Pittsburgh Pirates offense.

Episode 105, Segment 3 -- As we close out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant & Tobi give an update on Top Prospect James Wood, as he's off to a hot start for Triple A Rochester. Then, the guys get you ready to be back at Nationals Park for the 2024 Regular Season with updates on new features at the ballpark, and new food items you'll want to keep an eye out for as you roam the conco...

Episode 104, FULL SHOW -- Opening Day has come and gone, and it left quite the mark. Tobi Altizer and Producer Darris Dameron bring you an instant reaction podcast episode, discussing the major injury that sets up the debut of a Top Prospect this weekend, breaking down Josiah Gray's Opening Day start, looking back at how the offense and bullpen performed to open their season, and looking ahead to...

Episode 103, FULL SHOW -- The Big League club returned to DC for the first time in 2024 for their final tune up ahead of the Regular Season Opener. But this wasn't your traditional exhibition, as the Nats projected Opening Day Roster took the field against an assortment of the Nationals Top Prospects at Nationals Park on Tuesday afternoon. Grant & Tobi attended the game and recap the highlight...

Episode 103, Segment 1 -- The Big League club returned to DC for the first time in 2024 for their final tune up ahead of the Regular Season Opener. But this wasn't your traditional exhibition, as the Nats projected Opening Day Roster took the field against an assortment of the Nationals Top Prospects at Nationals Park on Tuesday afternoon. Grant & Tobi attended the game and recap the highlight...

Episode 103, Segment 2 -- The Nationals held their Annual Homecoming Gala on Tuesday, featuring members of the roster walking the Red Carpet in style. Hear interviews from the Red Carpet as Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC were joined by GM Mike Rizzo, Manager Davey Martinez, Opening Day Starting Pitcher Josiah Gray, and No. 1 Prospect in the organization Dylan Crews.

Episode 103, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi participate in a game of Over/Under, making predictions on stats for some of your favorite 2024 Nationals players, predicting when James Wood will make his Major League debut, and picking the teams final win total as the Regular Season approaches.

Episode 102, FULL SHOW -- Spring Training has come to a close in West Palm Beach and the Nationals are headed back up north to get ready for the 2024 Regular Season to begin. But at least one more move remains before the final 26-man roster is considered final. Has INF Trey Lipscomb officially locked in his spot on the Opening Day Roster? Grant & Tobi discuss. Plus, they take a look at the Pit...

Episode 102, Segment 1 -- Spring Training has come to a close in West Palm Beach and the Nationals are headed back up north to get ready for the 2024 Regular Season to begin. But at least one more move remains before the final 26-man roster is considered final. Has INF Trey Lipscomb officially locked in his spot on the Opening Day Roster? Grant & Tobi discuss. Plus, they take a look at the Pit...

Episode 102, Segment 2 -- With 27 players remaining on the roster and the Pitching Staff seemingly set, Grant & Tobi take a look at the position players that remain as the Opening Day roster takes shape. Are the Nationals bound to let go of their Rule 5 pick in favor of a prospect who took Spring Training by storm? Or could a trade be an option to free up a spot for the young infielder who see...

Episode 102, Segment 3 -- This week, the Nationals return to DC for an exhibition game that will put the potential future stars on display in front of a home crowd as the Nationals present "On Deck: Nationals Futures Game". Grant & Tobi get you ready for the final exhibition before the regular season starts, plus highlight some other news and notes about some of the rest of the top prospects a...

Episode 101, FULL SHOW -- Major League Baseball put their bright young talent around the league on display with a series of matchups between teams top prospects. The Nats sent out a roster full of their Top 30 prospects, and plenty of them left big impressions. Grant & Tobi revisit last weeks Spring Breakout game and highlight the best performances from the Nats young talent; Grant & Tobi...

Episode 101, Segment 1 -- Major League Baseball put their bright young talent around the league on display with a series of matchups between teams top prospects. The Nats sent out a roster full of their Top 30 prospects, and plenty of them left big impressions. Grant & Tobi revisit last weeks Spring Breakout game and highlight the best performances from the Nats young talent.

Episode 101, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi take a look at some of the biggest storylines revolving around the Nats Big League Camp, including the chances that INF Trey Lipscomb could be making a big push to making the Opening Day Roster, why OF James Wood may start the season in the Minor Leagues, and if you should be concerned about struggles for OF Dylan Crews and 1B Joey Gallo.

Episode 100, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has made it to Episode 100! If you've been listening from the beginning, we thank you for doing so. If you just found us recently, welcome aboard! What better way to celebrate our 100th episode of BLB than with a Top Prospect Extravaganza -- Featuring interviews from several of the Nats Top 30 Prospects as ranked by MLB.com. Grant & Tobi open Ep...

Episode 100, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has made it to Episode 100! If you've been listening from the beginning, we thank you for doing so. If you just found us recently, welcome aboard! What better way to celebrate our 100th episode of BLB than with a Top Prospect Extravaganza -- Featuring interviews from several of the Nats Top 30 Prospects as ranked by MLB.com. Grant & Tobi open Ep...

Episode 100, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi caught up with a trio of Top Prospect pitchers during their field trip to Nationals Spring Training, including RHPs Cade Cavalli (#4) and Cole Henry (#25) who detail their recoveries from injuries, plus RHP Jackson Rutledge (#15) who made several starts for the Nats late in the 2023 season and is poised to build on his Major League experience.

Episode 100, Segment 3 -- We round out our Prospect Extravaganza episode with interviews from 2023 3rd Round Pick RHP Travis Sykora, 2023 2nd Round Pick 3B Yohandy Morales, & the #18 Prospect in the Nationals system OF Jacob Young, who made his debut for the big league club late last season. Plus, Grant & Tobi look ahead to the 1st Annual Spring Breakout Game.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Nationals Fanatic and writer for Talk Nats, Andrew Lang (@TalkNats), who shares very cautious optimism that the Nationals have the necessary youth and pitching to surpass t...

Episode 99, FULL SHOW -- Grant & Tobi have returned from their field trip to West Palm Beach with a quick recap of their experience, plus thoughts on the Nats signing of OF Eddie Rosario, and what that means for Outfield prospects such as James Wood. Then, General Manager Mike Rizzo joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan from Spring Training with his outlook on the future of the organizatio...

Episode 99, Segment 1 -- Grant & Tobi have returned from their field trip to West Palm Beach with a quick recap of their experience, plus thoughts on the Nats signing of OF Eddie Rosario, and what that means for Outfield prospects such as James Wood. Then, General Manager Mike Rizzo joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan from Spring Training with his outlook on the future of the organizatio...

Episode 99, Segment 2 -- World Series Champion Manager Davey Martinez joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier in West Palm Beach to discuss how he is much more hands-on coaching this year, and his confidence in the young players coming up through the organization.

Episode 99, Segment 3 -- Nationals newly named VP of Player Development Eddie Longosz joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier at Spring Training in West Palm Beach to discuss his new role with the organization and how far along some of the young prospects in the system are. Plus, we caught up with new Nationals slugger Joey Gallo in the clubhouse with his thoughts on his first Spring Training wit...

Episode 98, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is on the road! Grant, Tobi & Producer Darris have made the trip to West Palm Beach, Florida -- The Spring Training home of your Washington Nationals. Grant & Tobi kick off this episode of BLB with their recap of what they've seen in their first couple days at Spring Training, and what they look forward to seeing as the week progresses; Top P...