Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 92, Segment 2 -- With 40-Man Roster spots open after recent DFA's and releases, the Nats added some of their top prospects to the roster to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft in December. Get to know the new additions, including LHP Mitchell Parker, LHP DJ Herz, RHP Cole Henry and RHP Zach Brzykcy.

Episode 92, Segment 3 -- Grant and Tobi dive into the latest updates on coaching staff changes made to start the Nationals offseason, including a former member of the 2019 World Series Roster, now taking a role as the new First Base Coach. Plus, an intriguing promotion from within the organization happened in the front office that has Grant and Tobi quite thrilled.

Episode 91, FULL SHOW -- As the World Series begins this weekend between the Diamondbacks and Rangers, Grant and Tobi assess the process of how each team got to this point, just a few seasons removed from being 100+ loss teams. They come to the conclusion that spending money helped get here, and inquire whether this offseason is the right time for the Nationals to do the same; Grant and Tobi take...

Episode 91, Segment 1 -- As the World Series begins this weekend between the Diamondbacks and Rangers, Grant and Tobi assess the process of how each team got to this point, just a few seasons removed from being 100+ loss teams. They come to the conclusion that spending money helped get here, and inquire whether this offseason is the right time for the Nationals to do the same.

Episode 91, Segment 2 -- Grant and Tobi take a peek at who is hot and who is not as some of the Nats top prospects are in action in the Arizona Fall League. For one player, things are looking great. For some others...not so much.

Episode 91, Segment 3 -- The Nationals recently made some roster moves, releasing Blake Rutherford and Hobie Harris to help get the 40-man roster down closer to the limit. Grant and Tobi try to figure out what other moves could be on the horizon to make space on the roster ahead of next season.

Episode 90, FULL SHOW -- If you've been watching the 2023 MLB Playoffs, you've surely seen a lot of ex-Nationals having success. Grant & Tobi open up this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball recapping the NLCS and ALCS thus far, and asking if you find yourself rooting for the ex-Nationals players who remain in the postseason, or if you would hate to see them win with another team; It's been a bu...

Episode 90, Segment 1 -- If you've been watching the 2023 MLB Playoffs, you've surely seen a lot of ex-Nationals having success. Grant & Tobi open up this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball recapping the NLCS and ALCS thus far, and asking if you find yourself rooting for the ex-Nationals players who remain in the postseason, or if you would hate to see them win with another team.

Episode 90, Segment 2 -- It's been a busy couple of weeks for the home team, and it's been capped off with a gold glove nomination for RF Lane Thomas. Grant & Tobi take a look into where Lane Thomas stacks up against the other RF Gold Glove nominees. Plus, we check on top OF prospect Robert Hassell III as he starts hot in the Arizona Fall League, and a plethora of changes amongst Mike Rizzo's...

Episode 90, Segment 3 -- Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post joins Bustin' Loose Baseball with further details on the latest staff changes for the Nationals, and provides the latest on where the potential sale of the Nationals stands as we enter the offseason. Then, Tobi shares his thoughts on who top Third Baseman prospect Brady House compares to, and his stats to back it up are very intriguing.

Episode 89, FULL SHOW -- While the MLB Postseason has begun, the Nationals offseason is underway. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer hand out report cards for the Nationals 2023 season, beginning with grading the Nats Front Office and Coaching Staff; As the Nats 2023 campaign has now officially come to an end, Grant & Tobi hand out grades to each hitter in the Nationals lineup this season, as we...

Episode 89, Segment 1 -- While the MLB Postseason has begun, the Nationals offseason is underway. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer hand out report cards for the Nationals 2023 season, beginning with grading the Nats Front Office and Coaching Staff.

Episode 89, Segment 2 -- As the Nats 2023 campaign has now officially come to an end, Grant & Tobi hand out grades to each hitter in the Nationals lineup this season, as well as grading their respective contributions defensively.

Episode 89, Segment 3 --This season report card edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball continues, with Grant & Tobi grading the pitching staff and each of their individual performances from the Nats 2023 season, including each of the starting pitchers from this seasons rotation and various members of the bullpen.

Episode 88, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals 2023 season comes to a close, and to our delight, they finish strong, with a series win in versus the Atlanta Braves. Grant & Tobi assess what it means to see the 2023 Nationals finish with over 70 wins in a rebuilding season, and how the timeline for the rebuild has potentially shifted; Grant and Tobi highlight some of the strong performances that topped...

Episode 88, Segment 1 -- The Nationals 2023 season comes to a close, and to our delight, they finish strong, with a series win in versus the Atlanta Braves. Grant & Tobi assess what it means to see the 2023 Nationals finish with over 70 wins in a rebuilding season, and how the timeline for the rebuild has potentially shifted.

Episode 88, Segment 2 -- Grant and Tobi highlight some of the strong performances that topped off the end of the Nationals 2023 season, including CJ Abrams breaking the Nats record for stolen bases in a single season, Lane Thomas reaching the 20 HR, 20 SB plateau, Josiah Gray finishing the season under a 4.00 ERA, and more. Then, the guys make their predictions for who will win the 2023 World Seri...

Episode 87, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals handed out their organizational player awards this week. Grant and Tobi recap the seasons for those that were recognized by the Nationals as players of the year at their respective positions, and discuss what their roles will be as we look ahead to the 2024 season; After Jackson Rutledge had another solid start against the Atlanta Braves in the final home sta...

Episode 87, Segment 1 -- The Nationals handed out their organizational player awards this week. Grant and Tobi recap the seasons for those that were recognized by the Nationals as players of the year at their respective positions, and discuss what their roles will be as we look ahead to the 2024 season.

Episode 87, Segment 2 -- After Jackson Rutledge had another solid start against the Atlanta Braves in the final home stand of the season, Grant and Tobi take a look at what the 2024 Nationals Starting Pitching rotation could look like, featuring the likes of Josiah Gray, MacKenzie Gore, the return of Cade Cavalli and more!

Episode 86, FULL SHOW -- In the final home stand of the 2023 season, both Jackson Rutledge and Josiah Gray posted encouraging starts in front of the home crowd. Grant & Tobi discuss why it is a big deal for Josiah Gray to finish the 2023 season strong, after a disappointing stretch from August through early September; The Minor League season has come to an end across just about all levels. Bef...

Episode 86, Segment 1 -- In the final home stand of the 2023 season, both Jackson Rutledge and Josiah Gray posted encouraging starts in front of the home crowd. Grant & Tobi discuss why it's a big deal for Josiah Gray to finish the 2023 season strong, after a disappointing stretch from August through early September.

Episode 86, Segment 2 -- The Minor League season has come to an end across just about all levels. Before our interview with Nats Director of Player Development De Jon Watson, Grant & Tobi provide some closing thoughts on some of your most anticipated players in the system.

Episode 86, Segment 3 -- De Jon Watson is the Nationals Director of Player Development, overseeing the Nats Minor League system in its entirety. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to give his perspective on some of the Nationals top prospects as their seasons come to a close.

Episode 85, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back for a quick recap of the Nats weekend series in Milwaukee. As the MLB season is approaching its final weeks, how have the Nats been faring down the stretch? And the Minor League season is wrapping up across all levels. Grant & Tobi provide some quick thoughts on James Wood and Robert Hassell III, who have each finished strong i...