Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 73, Segment 2 -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a field trip down I-95 to Virginia Credit Union Stadium to see the debut of Nationals #2 Overall Pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Dylan Crews. And while it didn't go the way Crews may have wanted it to, there was still plenty of things to like about his much-anticipated debut. Grant, Tobi and Producer Darris detail their trip to Fredericksbu...

Episode 73, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi continue to breakdown Bustin' Loose Baseball's field trip to Fredericksburg this past weekend, as they recall performances from other Nats 2023 draft picks that played for the FredNats, including 3B Yohandy Morales and OF Andrew Pinckney, who was named the Carolina League Player of the Week. Plus, we move up to Double-A and check in on the Eastern League P...

Episode 72, FULL SHOW -- Wednesday was an active one for the Nationals, on the field and in the front offices. Following a wild walk-off win over the Brewers, the Nats announced the release of OF Corey Dickerson, the demotion of 2B Luis Garcia, and the promotion of OF Blake Rutherford and INF Jeter Downs. Grant & Tobi breakdown the impressive start for MacKenzie Gore in the win over the Brewer...

Episode 72, Segment 1 -- Wednesday was an active one for the Nationals, on the field and in the front offices. Following a wild walk-off win over the Brewers, the Nats announced the release of OF Corey Dickerson, the demotion of 2B Luis Garcia, and the promotion of OF Blake Rutherford and INF Jeter Downs. Grant & Tobi breakdown the impressive start for MacKenzie Gore in the win over the Brewer...

Episode 72, Segment 2 -- The much-anticipated debut for the 2023 Number 2 overall pick OF Dylan Crews is finally set for this Saturday with the Fredericksburg Nationals. Grant & Tobi take a look his Florida Coast League debut, and predict what the rest of his 2023 season could look like beyond his FredNats debut.

Episode 72, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi spin around the rest of the Nationals Minor League System, highlighting recent big performances from OF James Wood, 3B Brady House, and INF Trey Lipscomb. Plus, final thoughts ahead of a weekend series for the Nationals in Cincinnati.

Episode 71, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals; Kyle Glaser of Baseball Am...

Episode 71, Segment 1 -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals.

Episode 71, Segment 2 -- Kyle Glaser of Baseball America returns to Bustin' Loose Baseball, this time to breakdown the trade between the Cubs and Nationals that sent 3B Jeimer Candelario to Chicago. Glaser provides a national outlook on what to expect from new Nats prospects LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and if Nats fans should expect any additional moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Episode 71, Segment 3 -- One half of the return for Jeimer Candelario was LHP DJ Herz, who has spent his 2023 campaign with the Cubs Double-A Affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies. The voice of the Smokies, Mick Gillispie joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to give his insight on the 22 year old lefty and what his outlook could be with the Nats. Then, we close out this episode with Grant and Tobi's final thou...

Episode 70, FULL SHOW -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games; As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San D...

Episode 70, Segment 1 -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games.

Episode 70, Segment 2 -- As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San Diego Padres could be listening to offers for former Nationals World Series Champion Juan Soto. But do Nats fans care what happens to Soto anymore? Or are fans still following the once beloved All-Star?

Episode 70, Segment 3 -- We can't help but to spend a few minutes talking about the incredible player that Shohei Ohtani has been this season. On Thursday in a double header vs Detroit, the league's only Two-Way player pitched a complete game shutout in Game 1, and followed up Game 2 with a 2 HR performance. Grant & Tobi marvel over the talent of the Angels superstar. Plus, we close out this e...

Episode 69, FULL SHOW -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams; Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan...

Episode 69, Segment 1 -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams.

Episode 69, Segment 2 -- Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan Crews to the media. Listen to the entire press conference right here, featuring Crews, his Agent Scott Boras, and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo.

Episode 69, Segment 3 -- Keith Law of The Athletic joined Tobi Altizer on 106.7 The Fan over the weekend to discuss the state of the Nationals with as Dylan Crews and the entire 2023 draft class now in the fold. Plus, he provided his thoughts on current young players, including the recent surge by CJ Abrams.

Episode 68, FULL SHOW -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadl...

Episode 68, Segment 1 -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadl...

Episode 68, Segment 2 -- After various solid stretches throughout the first half of the season, where it seemed the bullpen could hold itself together, the opening road trip post All-Star Break has proved that isn't quite the case, and that it may only get worse. Grant & Tobi discuss why the trade deadline will be the key for what to expect from the Nats relievers, as they scramble to find arm...

Episode 68, Segment 3 -- A couple of the Nats top prospects received promotions this week, as 3B Brady House moves up to Double-A, and OF Daylen Lile moves up to High-A. Tobi details seeing Brady House in action in his Double-A debut earlier this week, and breakdown what the promotion means for the young Infielder's timeline. Plus, Grant and Tobi talk about the internet's latest obsession, The Imm...

Episode 67, FULL SHOW -- Right before the All-Star Break, Nationals Manager Davey Martinez made the move to slide SS CJ Abrams up to the top of the batting order, and so far, it has paid off. CJ Abrams has been hot since moving into the leadoff spot, landing him an NL Player of the Week Award (award was announced after the taping of this podcast). Grant & Tobi analyze CJ Abrams' recent breakou...

Episode 67, Segment 1 -- Right before the All-Star Break, Nationals Manager Davey Martinez made the move to slide SS CJ Abrams up to the top of the batting order, and so far, it has paid off. CJ Abrams has been hot since moving into the leadoff spot, landing him an NL Player of the Week Award (award was announced after the taping of this podcast). Grant & Tobi analyze CJ Abrams' recent breakou...

Episode 67, Segment 2 -- As the Nats jump into their post All-Star Break schedule, Grant & Tobi discuss which Nats they are watching to have key performances and development in the proverbial second half of the season. Plus, which players they expect will be increasing their trade value as the trade deadline approaches toward the end of the month.