Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 41, FULL SHOW -- Manager Davey Martinez made it official that we won't see the team debut of LHP MacKenzie Gore, the top prospect acquired in the Summer blockbuster trade with San Diego. Grant and Danny assess the future of the rotation that could feature Gore, alongside Josiah Gray and Cade Cavalli (2:30). Then, the spotlight in on SS CJ Abrams as he finishes the month of September on a h...

Episode 41, Segment 1 -- Manager Davey Martinez made it official that we won't see the team debut of LHP MacKenzie Gore, the top prospect acquired in the Summer blockbuster trade with San Diego. Grant and Danny assess the future of the rotation that could feature Gore, alongside Josiah Gray and Cade Cavalli. Then, the spotlight in on SS CJ Abrams as he finishes the month of September on a hot stre...

Episode 41, Segment 2 -- Grant hosts a quick game of "Guess Which Nationals Player Has His Own Clothing Line?" as recently seen in a MLB.com Nationals Newsletter. Then, the guys vent their frustrations with Victor Robles, who continues to make major mistakes as a baserunner.

Episode 41, Segment 3 -- As the Minor League seasons across the system have come to a close, we go through some of the recently recognized award winners in the Nationals Minor League System, spotlighting the best players of the year, and perhaps a glimpse of the talent to come. Danny tells the story of how he injured his finger.

Episode 40, FULL SHOW -- With the Braves in town on the Nats final home stand of the year, Grant and Danny have some questions about the Nationals team building process, how the Braves have built themselves into a consistent contender, and why the Nationals should aspire to rebuild in a similar fashion (2:00). Plus the latest performances from Joey Meneses, CJ Abrams and Mason Thompson (13:00). Ma...

Episode 40, Segment 1 -- With the Braves in town on the Nats final home stand of the year, Grant and Danny have some questions about the Nationals team building process, how the Braves have built themselves into a consistent contender, and why the Nationals should aspire to rebuild in a similar fashion. Plus the latest performances from Joey Meneses, CJ Abrams and Mason Thompson.

Episode 40, Segment 2 -- Mackenzie Gore made yet another rehab start in Rochester, but this time, it didn't go so well. Is there any chance he makes one Major League start before the regular season ends? Plus updates on Yadiel Hernandez, who is likely to miss the remainder of the year.

Episode 40, Segment 3 -- Is Luis Garcia running out of steam down the stretch? Grant and Danny analyze why his numbers have taken a dive since the All-Star Break. Plus, with the Braves and Mets fighting for the NL East, we give our predictions for which team will come out on top at the end of the regular season.

Episode 39, FULL SHOW -- As the MLB Postseason approaches, what does it really take to become a consistent contender? One recent article pointed out that the majority of this years Postseason contenders rank amongst the top in highest payrolls. But is it that the ultimate fix for success? Grant breaks down the numbers and why potential new ownership for the Nationals could produce quick success (3...

Episode 39, Segment 1 -- As the MLB Postseason approaches, what does it really take to become a consistent contender? One recent article pointed out that the majority of this years Postseason contenders rank amongst the top in highest payrolls. But is it that the ultimate fix for success? Grant breaks down the numbers and why potential new ownership for the Nationals could produce quick success.

Episode 39, Segment 2 -- Grant highlights recent performances from Luke Voit, Joey Meneses, Victor Robles and Patrick Corbin as the Nats season nears the end for 2022.

Episode 39, Segment 3 -- LHP MacKenzie Gore has made a series of rehab starts and could be in line to make his Nationals debut soon. Grant details the latest on the young lefty who was acquired in the Juan Soto trade package from San Diego. We also bid farewell to a former member of the Nationals World Series team who is set to retire at the end of this season.

Episode 38, FULL SHOW -- With the Orioles leaving town after sweeping the Nats, Danny breaks down what he thinks the deeper meaning is behind the Beltway Series, and why the Nats/O's rivalry is much deeper than two teams in the same region (2:00). Plus breakdowns of recent performances by Riley Adams, Israel Pineda, and Patrick Corbin (10:00); Grant toys around with a Draft Lottery simulator as he...

Episode 38, Segment 1 -- With the Orioles leaving town after sweeping the Nats, Danny breaks down what he thinks the deeper meaning is behind the Beltway Series, and why the Nats/O's rivalry is much deeper than two teams in the same region. Plus breakdowns of recent performances by Riley Adams, Israel Pineda, and Patrick Corbin.

Episode 38, Segment 2 -- Grant toys around with a Draft Lottery simulator as he dreams of the Nationals having the number 1 overall pick in the first ever MLB Draft Lottery. Then, Grant and Danny dive into the Game 1 of the Fredericksburg Nationals playoff series, as former first round pick RHP Jackson Rutledge put on a stellar performance in a win.

Episode 38, Segment 3 -- We read one of your latest 5-star reviews, and then take a peek into the upcoming series' for the Nats vs some NL East rivals.

Episode 37, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Danny recap the weekend that was for the Nats as they return home following a road series in Philadelphia, where CJ Abrams flashed a series of stellar defensive plays from the Shortstop position, including one that got him the Electric Play of the Week Award as recognized by Major League Baseball (2:00); Major League Baseball recently announced a plethora of new...

Episode 37, Segment 1 -- Grant and Danny recap the weekend that was for the Nats as they return home following a road series in Philadelphia, where CJ Abrams flashed a series of stellar defensive plays from the Shortstop position, including one that got him the Electric Play of the Week Award as recognized by Major League Baseball.

Episode 37, Segment 2 -- Major League Baseball recently announced a plethora of new rules that will be introduced in 2023, including larger bases, pitch clocks, limitations to the shift, and more. Grant & Danny break it all down and predict how this will affect the game of Baseball going forward.

Episode 37, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny preview the week ahead for the Nationals organization, including a home stand for the Nats vs Baltimore and Miami, a playoff series for the Fred Nats, and a nationally broadcasted showcase for Robert Hassell III and the Harrisburg Senators.

Episode 36, FULL SHOW -- On Wednesday night, the Nats suffered a one of a kind loss in 2022, becoming the first team to surrender a 4-run lead in the bottom of the 9th in their loss to the Cardinals. Grant & Danny try to figure out why closers don't do well in non-save situations, and analyze the future of the bullpen. How well has Luke Voit fit in with the Nationals so far? Grant & Danny...

Episode 36, Segment 1 -- On Wednesday night, the Nats suffered a one of a kind loss in 2022, becoming the first team to surrender a 4-run lead in the bottom of the 9th in their loss to the Cardinals. Grant & Danny try to figure out why closers don't do well in non-save situations, and analyze the future of the bullpen.

Episode 36, Segment 2 -- How well has Luke Voit fit in with the Nationals so far? Grant & Danny look at his time with the Nats so far, and then spin around the Major Leagues biggest stories, including thoughts on the NL and AL Wild Card races as the end of the regular season quickly approaches.

Episode 36, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny dive into the numbers from recent performances for some of the top players in the Nationals Minor League System, including Jarlin Susana, Robert Hassell III, Mitchell Parker, and more!

Episode 35, FULL SHOW -- After winning 6 of their last 8 games, the Nats are hot and their young players are at the forefront of this recent stretch. Grant and Danny analyze the recent success of infielders CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia (1:30), catcher Keibert Ruiz (14:00), and how Joey Meneses has been the hottest hitter on the planet since his major league debut (22:00). Then, Matt Weyrich covers th...