Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 85, Segment 1 -- 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...

Episode 85, Segment 2 -- The Nationals and longtime President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo announced their much anticipated contract extension last week, and we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Grant & Tobi discuss how it was never in doubt that Mike Rizzo would return to the Nats, and how the resurgence of the Nats Minor League system plays a big part in Rizzo remaining in DC. Plus,...

Episode 84, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look at the Nats opening to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh. Then we discuss Barry Svrluga's (The Washington Post) article on why recent events are more telling than ever that the Lerner family should be looking to sell the Washington Nationals franchise; Charlie Slowes, the radio pl...

Episode 84, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look at the Nats opening to a 4 game series in Pittsburgh. Then we discuss Barry Svrluga's (The Washington Post) article on why recent events are more telling than ever that the Lerner family should be looking to sell the Washington Nationals franchise.

Episode 84, Segment 2 -- Charlie Slowes, the radio play by play voice of the Washington Nationals joins Bustin' Loose Baseball, where he breaks down performances from the Nats young rising stars such as CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz, and more! Plus, he provides his thoughts on why Josiah Gray may be struggling down the stretch, and the possibility of a top pitching prospect joining the rotation soon.

Episode 83, FULL SHOW -- In what has already been an odd last couple of weeks for the Nationals, Thursday's news just made things even weirder. The Nationals postponed Stephen Strasburg's originally scheduled retirement press conference that was set for this weekend, with reports that the team is still working out the terms of the retirement with the former World Series MVP. Grant & Tobi try t...

Episode 83, Segment 1 -- In what has already been an odd last couple of weeks for the Nationals, Thursday's news just made things even weirder. The Nationals postponed Stephen Strasburg's originally scheduled retirement press conference that was set for this weekend, with reports that the team is still working out the terms of the retirement with the former World Series MVP. Grant & Tobi try t...

Episode 83, Segment 2 -- OF Jacob Young, a former 7th round pick of the Nationals, has risen through the ranks of the minor leagues, and arrived to the big league club a couple weeks ago as the 29th prospect in the Nationals minor league system. Wednesday Night, his multi-hit effort sent fans home happy as he recorded his first career walk-off hit vs the Mets. He joined Grant Paulsen on 106.7 The...

Episode 83, Segment 3 -- Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic broke the news earlier this week that a number of scouts and members of Mike Rizzo's staff were not being retained by the Nationals. She joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to detail the story and discuss what this means for the future of not only Mike Rizzo, but the Lerner family and their ownership of the franchise. Plu...

Episode 82, FULL SHOW -- The Nats are as cold as they've been all season, as they get swept by Miami, and get off to a slow start in a short series versus New York. But amidst the struggles of the team as a whole, is the continued regression of All-Star Pitcher Josiah Gray reaching high levels of concern? Grant & Tobi discuss how his disappointing 2nd half of the season could be effecting him...

Episode 82, Segment 1 -- The Nats are as cold as they've been all season, as they get swept by Miami, and get off to a slow start in a short series versus New York. But amidst the struggles of the team as a whole, is the continued regression of All-Star Pitcher Josiah Gray reaching high levels of concern? Grant & Tobi discuss how his disappointing 2nd half of the season could be effecting him...

Episode 82, Segment 2 -- We patiently await the news that Mike Rizzo has signed an extension to remain in the Front Office of the Washington Nationals. But meanwhile, one long time member of Rizzo's staff resigned this past weekend. What signals does this resignation send, and should it have us worried that Mike Rizzo is considering moving on from the franchise?

Episode 82, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi talk recent performances in the Minor Leagues from Nats top prospects Brady House and Elijah Green, who both hit HRs for the first time in a long time. Plus, why we were robbed of a chance to see Dylan Crews faceoff with his former LSU teammate Paul Skenes.

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Nationals TV voice Bob Carpenter describes how "See You Later!" became his go-to home run call.

Episode 81, FULL SHOW -- The Nats finally return home after completing a 5-4 road trip. But the back half of the road trip saw the offense of the Nationals start to cool off. Will a home stand help the Nats bats heat back up? Or will it take some September call ups to provide a much needed spark?; Recent call ups by IF Carter Kieboom and OF Jacob Young have provided some spark to an offense that h...

Episode 81, Segment 1 -- The Nats finally return home after completing a 5-4 road trip. But the back half of the road trip saw the offense of the Nationals start to cool off. Will a home stand help the Nats bats heat back up? Or will it take some September call ups to provide a much needed spark?

Episode 81, Segment 2 -- Recent call ups by IF Carter Kieboom and OF Jacob Young have provided some spark to an offense that has cooled off in recent weeks. Grant and Tobi discuss whether their small sample sized contributions lead to anything to be excited for going forward, or if you should temper expectations.

Episode 81, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi check in on recent performances from some of the top prospects with the Nationals Minor League Affiliates, including Yohandy Morales, Andrew Pickney, Cristhian Vaquero, Mitchell Parker, DJ Herz, & more!

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams will forever share a few experiences. Both were high first-round picks by the San Diego Padres. And each were involved in one of the biggest trades in recent memory for Juan Soto. Rob Bradford caught up with each of the current Washington Nationals to discuss their paths and pressures since being identified as a big part...

Episode 80, FULL SHOW -- After a busy news week for the Nationals last week, all seems much calmer in NatsTown this week. Grant & Tobi open up this weeks episode of Bustin Loose Baseball with their top story that they are keeping their eyes out for as the season winds down, including why Mike Rizzo remains without a contract extension, and what to look for from recent call ups in OF Jacob Youn...

Episode 80, Segment 1 -- After a busy news week for the Nationals last week, all seems much calmer in NatsTown this week. Grant & Tobi open up this weeks episode of Bustin Loose Baseball with their top story that they are keeping their eyes out for as the season winds down, including why Mike Rizzo remains without a contract extension, and what to look for from recent call ups in OF Jacob Youn...

Episode 80, Segment 2 -- Monday Night in Toronto saw SP Josiah Gray struggle again to get deep into a game, as high pitch counts and high walk totals have plagued Gray since the All-Star break. Grant & Tobi analyze the numbers and discuss why having a start skipped may help the young All-star bounce back and finish the season on a positive note.

Episode 80, Segment 3 -- It's been an electric second half of the season for SS CJ Abrams in 2023. After swiping another 3 stolen bases on Monday Night in Toronto, Grant & Tobi breakdown CJ Abrams total numbers since being moved to the leadoff spot, and how it has opened up his ability to become one of the elite base stealers in all of baseball.

Episode 79, FULL SHOW -- News broke on Thursday afternoon via Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post that Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg will retire next month at Nationals Park. While many expected that Strasburg could retire due to various battles with injuries, the news comes down on what has already been a big news week for the Nationals. Grant & Tobi reflect on the highs and l...

Episode 79, Segment 1 -- News broke on Thursday afternoon via Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post that Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg will retire next month at Nationals Park. While many expected that Strasburg could retire due to various battles with injuries, the news comes down on what has already been a big news week for the Nationals. Grant & Tobi reflect on the highs and l...