Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 200, Segment 2 -- With the MLB Trade Deadline looming, Grant & Tobi look ahead to who the Nats will potentially make available, including Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell, Michael Soroka and other possibilities. Plus, the Nationals have already made their first trade ahead of the deadline as INF Amed Rosario was sent to the New York Yankees over the weekend. Grant & Tobi recap the return f...

Episode 199, FULL SHOW -- The Nats came away with a series win versus the Cincinnati Reds this week and played some quality baseball for the first time in a while. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the series, including the rise of a new bullpen arm, Jacob Young making another outstanding robbery, and concerns with Michael Soroka's drop in velocity; Tom Verducci of FOX...

Episode 199, Segment 1 -- The Nats came away with a series win versus the Cincinnati Reds this week and played some quality baseball for the first time in a while. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the series, including the rise of a new bullpen arm, Jacob Young making another outstanding robbery, and concerns with Michael Soroka's drop in velocity.

Episode 199, Segment 2 -- Tom Verducci of FOX Sports joined Grant Paulsen in Atlanta during the All-Star Week festivities to discuss the state of the Nats after the firings of Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo, their outlook as the Trade Deadline approaches, and more!

Episode 199, Segment 3 -- Former Number 1 Overall Pick and local product Justin Upton joined Grant while in Atlanta for the All-Star Week festivities, where they discussed the state of Baseball, James Wood's outstanding season and more. Plus a look ahead to the weekend series versus Minnesota.

Episode 198, FULL SHOW -- The Major League Baseball Trade Deadline approaching, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer talk about scenarios in which the Nationals could be inclined to consider trading one of their brightest stars; Nats Number 1 Overall Pick Eli Willits was introduced at Nationals Park on Saturday, took the field for batting practice, and met with players and media for the first time. To...

Episode 198, Segment 1 -- The Major League Baseball Trade Deadline approaching, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer talk about scenarios in which the Nationals could be inclined to consider trading one of their brightest stars.

Episode 198, Segment 2 -- Nats Number 1 Overall Pick Eli Willits was introduced at Nationals Park on Saturday, took the field for batting practice, and met with players and media for the first time. Tobi Altizer got a chance to talk 1 on 1 with the 17-year-old prospect as he prepares to head to Florida to begin his pro career.

Episode 198, Segment 3 -- Interim GM Mike DeBartolo spoke to the media after introducing Eli Willits on Saturday. Hear what he has to say about the plans for Willits and the rest of the rookie class, updates on Dylan Crews, and what the team may do with the MLB Trade Deadline approaching. Plus, Grant & Tobi recap the series versus San Diego and look ahead to a 3-game series versus Cincinnati.

Episode 197, BONUS -- Grant Paulsen is live in Atlanta covering the 2025 MLB Draft and the 2025 All-Star festivities. He joins Tobi Altizer to recap the first night of the MLB Draft, where the Nationals selected SS Eli Willits with the number 1 overall pick, and two other selections in Round 2 and Round 3. Plus, we look ahead to Monday Night's Home Run Derby, where James Wood is a part of the fiel...

Episode 197, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals entered the 2025 MLB Draft with the number 1 overall selection, and selected the 17 year old High School Shortstop Eli Willits out of Oklahoma. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron provide instant reaction to the selection and determine how this lays out the plan for the rest of their draft.

Episode 196, FULL SHOW - The first series of the post-Davey Martinez era has begun as the Nationals went to St. Louis and dropped two out of three games versus the Cardinals. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at Miguel Cairo's first series as Interim Manager of the club and analyze what seems different so far and what hasn't changed in the early stages of his tenure over the tea...

Episode 196, Segment 1 - The first series of the post-Davey Martinez era has begun as the Nationals went to St. Louis and dropped two out of three games versus the Cardinals. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at Miguel Cairo's first series as Interim Manager of the club and analyze what seems different so far and what hasn't changed in the early stages of his tenure over the tea...

Episode 196, Segment 2 -- Overshadowed by the big news earlier this week, the Nationals will be sending two representatives to the MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta as both MacKenzie Gore and James Wood were selected as reserves for the 2025 Midsummer Classic. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the two first time All-Stars.

Episode 196, Segment 3 – With the MLB Draft approaching on Sunday, questions remain as to who the Nationals will select with the Number 1 overall pick. Tobi Altizer filled in on the BMitch & Finlay Show on 106.7 The Fan earlier this week, where he got the chance to talk with Joe Doyle of OverSlot about who the top options are for the Nationals as they are on the clock.

Episode 195, FULL SHOW -- Less than 24 hours after firing Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, the Nationals named Miguel Cairo as their Interim Manager for the remainder of the 2025 season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on how the former Bench Coach can try to get the most out of the team in the 2nd half of the season; ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news on Sunday evening when th...

Episode 195, Segment 1 -- Less than 24 hours after firing Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, the Nationals named Miguel Cairo as their Interim Manager for the remainder of the 2025 season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on how the former Bench Coach can try to get the most out of the team in the 2nd half of the season.

Episode 195, Segment 2 -- ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news on Sunday evening when the Nationals fired Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday to discuss where the franchise stands after moving on from their World Series winning Manager and President of Baseball Operations.

Episode 195, Segment 3 -- Former MLB General Manager Jim Duquette joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to give his thoughts on the firings of Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, and lay out potential options if the Nats choose to search for a new President of Baseball Operations outside of the organization.

Episode 194, FULL SHOW -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez an...

Episode 194, Segment 1 -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez an...

Episode 194, Segment 2 -- Grant Paulsen went live on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC soon after the news broke that the Washington Nationals fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Hear some of the best reactions from Grant Paulsen and fans from that live show right here!

Episode 193, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals wrapped up a second consecutive series win versus an American League team on Thursday. On that same day, James Wood would announce that he'll participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap Wood's spectacular 5-hit game in a win versus Detroit and look ahead to what his participation in the Ho...

Episode 193, Segment 1 -- The Nationals wrapped up a second consecutive series win versus an American League team on Thursday. On that same day, James Wood would announce that he'll participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap Wood's spectacular 5-hit game in a win versus Detroit and look ahead to what his participation in the Ho...

Episode 193, Segment 2 -- While the starters were named for the 2025 All-Star Game earlier this week, the Nationals will have to wait until Sunday to find out how many of their players could be making the trip to Atlanta for All-Star Weekend. Grant & Tobi make the case for which players could and should make the All-Star team.