Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 79, Segment 2 -- The Nats start their long road trip with yet another series win as they take 2 of 3 from the New York Yankees. But it came at a price as OF Stone Garrett left game 2 of the series with a serious leg injury that left his teammates and fans devastated for him. Grant & Tobi look back at the scene from Wednesday night. Plus, new rumors are swirling around league circles re...

Episode 79, Segment 3 -- Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post broke the story that Stephen Strasburg is set to retire. He joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Thursday to reflect on the impact that Strasburg had on DC Sports, and Professional Baseball in the Nation's Capital. Plus, final thoughts from Grant & Tobi after a busy news week for the Nats.

Episode 78, FULL SHOW -- Monday afternoon saw the announcement that the Washington Nationals and Manager Davey Martinez reached an agreement on a contract extension, keeping Davey in Washington through at least the 2025 season. Grant & Tobi explain how this is the right move for the current state of the franchise, and how Davey earned his way to remaining the Managerial face and voice of the N...

Episode 78, Segment 1 -- Monday afternoon saw the announcement that the Washington Nationals and Manager Davey Martinez reached an agreement on a contract extension, keeping Davey in Washington through at least the 2025 season. Grant & Tobi explain how this is the right move for the current state of the franchise, and how Davey earned his way to remaining the Managerial face and voice of the N...

Episode 78, Segment 2 -- While not yet official, it is expected that Mike Rizzo will receive a similar contract extension to Manager Davey Martinez. Grant & Tobi evaluate Mike Rizzo's long tenure with the Nationals, and question when we will next hear about a potential sale of the team to new ownership.

Episode 78, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi reflect on some of the highs of the rebuild process for the Nationals, and how developing their young talent has been key while the team isn't spending money on high-priced Free Agent additions.

Episode 77, FULL SHOW -- After a successful 14 game run with the Fredericksburg Nationals, the Number 2 Overall pick of the 2023 Draft is moving on up. The Nationals announced on Sunday that OF Dylan Crews has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Grant & Tobi breakdown what this means for each level of the minor league system, why he skips High-A Wilmington, and what this means for Crews' pat...

Episode 77, Segment 1 -- After a successful 14 game run with the Fredericksburg Nationals, the Number 2 Overall pick of the 2023 Draft is moving on up. The Nationals announced on Sunday that OF Dylan Crews has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Grant & Tobi breakdown what this means for each level of the minor league system, why he skips High-A Wilmington, and what this means for Crews' pat...

Episode 77, Segment 2 -- The promotion of Dylan Crews wasn't the only big move in the Nationals Minor League system announced on Sunday. Two additional members of the Nats 2023 Draft Class are making their way from Low-A Fredericksburg to High-A Wilmington this week. And Grant and Tobi try to figure out when Elijah Green will make his return to Low-A, and if Cristhian Vaquero is ready to make his...

Episode 77, Segment 3 -- The Nationals concluded their weekend series with the Phillies as they took the field for a nationally televised neutral site game in Williamsport, PA for the Annual MLB Little League Classic. And they showed well, pouncing on Phillies SP Zach Wheeler for 4 early runs, and pitching their way to a 4-3 victory to win the series. Grant & Tobi recap all the best from the N...

Episode 76, FULL SHOW -- Another home series, another home series victory for the Nats. After taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox, the Nationals have reached their season win total from a year ago with 40 games remaining in the season. Grant & Tobi look into the key elements of what has made the Nats rebuild a success so far in the 2023 season. Grant & Tobi highlight some surprise perfor...

Episode 76, Segment 1 -- Another home series, another home series victory for the Nats. After taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox, the Nationals have reached their season win total from a year ago with 40 games remaining in the season. Grant & Tobi look into the key elements of what has made the Nats rebuild a success so far in the 2023 season.

Episode 76, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi highlight some surprise performances across the organization this week, including hot streaks from Stone Garrett, Riley Adams, DJ Herz, and the return of Jake Bennett.

Episode 76, Segment 3 -- Tobi caught up with CJ Abrams in the Nationals Locker Room earlier this week to discuss what has clicked since moving to the leadoff spot for the 2nd year Shortstop. Then, Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan, the day after his dominant start against the Boston Red Sox.

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Episode 75, FULL SHOW -- It was an entertaining weekend for those that made it to Nationals Park, as the Nats pulled off not only one, but two comeback victories over the Oakland Athletics to complete yet another sweep. Grant & Tobi breakdown how the Nats overcame a five run 9th inning deficit on Sunday, and what exactly makes this Nationals team so "scrappy". Plus, progress reports on Josiah...

Episode 75, Segment 1 -- It was an entertaining weekend for those that made it to Nationals Park, as the Nats pulled off not only one, but two comeback victories over the Oakland Athletics to complete yet another sweep. Grant & Tobi breakdown how the Nats overcame a five run 9th inning deficit on Sunday, and what exactly makes this Nationals team so "scrappy". Plus, progress reports on Josiah...

Episode 75, Segment 2 -- In this weeks Minor League Check-in, Grant & Tobi highlight the Carolina League Player of the Week, Nats #1 Prospect Dylan Crews, as he churned out big numbers in his first full week with the Fredericksburg Nationals. Plus, updates on James Wood and Brady House, and the latest from Elijah Green's rehab stint in the Florida Complex League.

Episode 75, Segment 3 -- The Nationals selected University of Miami (FL) 3B Yohandy Morales with the 40th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The now ranked 7th Prospect in the Nationals Minor League system joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to detail his journey to the MLB Draft, playing with other members of his draft class, and the development of both his bat and glove.

Episode 74, FULL SHOW -- This edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball opens with a quick recap of the first No-Hitter suffered by the Nationals since before the Montreal Expos moved to the Nations Capital. Then, Grant & Tobi dive into a conversation started back in Episode 73. Would you bring back President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez? Each was an integral part of th...

Episode 74, Segment 1 -- This edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball opens with a quick recap of the first No-Hitter suffered by the Nationals since before the Montreal Expos moved to the Nations Capital. Then, Grant & Tobi dive into a conversation started back in Episode 73. Would you bring back President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez? Each was an integral part of th...

Episode 74, Segment 2 -- MLB Pipeline revealed it's latest Top 100 Prospects list, and fresh Top 30 Prospects lists for each MLB club. Grant & Tobi assess where Dylan Crews slots in as a member of the Nationals, as well as the biggest risers and fallers in the Nats Minor League system.

Episode 74, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi read your comments and reviews from our podcast page, and answer some of your burning questions about the Nationals. If you want your comment or question read on the podcast, leave us a written review wherever you get your podcast and we'll shout you out on an upcoming episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball!

Episode 73, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals fell victim to a sweep by the Reds back in early July on home field. But this past weekend, the Nats got their revenge, sweeping the Reds in three games in Cincinnati. Grant & Tobi breakdown the Nats recent hot streak, including winning 11 of their last 16 games, quality pitching performances from Joan Adon and Jake Irvin, a resurgent bullpen, and a batti...

Episode 73, Segment 1 -- The Nationals fell victim to a sweep by the Reds back in early July on home field. But this past weekend, the Nats got their revenge, sweeping the Reds in three games in Cincinnati. Grant & Tobi breakdown the Nats recent hot streak, including winning 11 of their last 16 games, quality pitching performances from Joan Adon and Jake Irvin, a resurgent bullpen, and a batti...