Episode 49, Segment 2 -- With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books, Grant gives his thoughts and impressions on the newly implemented Pitch Clock, and how it will change the game going forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 49, Segment 3 -- Just before first pitch of Opening Day, Grant & Danny got some time to catch up with Nationals Pitching Coach Jim Hickey, who talked about how Spring Training brought together the Nats pitching staff, and expectations for their young developing arms. Then, Grant & Danny were joined by Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga for an assessment of the Nationals, how the fans are handling a rebuild, and the latest with the team being available for sale. To learn more...
Episode 48, FULL SHOW -- After leaving his latest Spring Training start with an elbow injury, the Nationals would go on to announce that RHP Cade Cavalli injured his UCL in his pitching elbow, and is set to get Tommy John Surgery, ending his 2023 season before it started. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing how Cavalli's injury effects the pitching rotation for 2023 and beyond (3:00) Joey Meneses continues to perform at a high level as he competes for Team...
Episode 48, Segment 1 -- After leaving his latest Spring Training start with an elbow injury, the Nationals would go on to announce that RHP Cade Cavalli injured his UCL in his pitching elbow, and is set to get Tommy John Surgery, ending his 2023 season before it started. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing how Cavalli's injury effects the pitching rotation for 2023 and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....
Episode 48, Segment 2 -- Joey Meneses continues to perform at a high level as he competes for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Which brings Grant and Danny to wonder...What if Joey Meneses can keep pace with the hitting numbers he put up during his time in the Nationals in 2022? Would the Nationals consider trading him? Or would he be a core member of a rebuilding franchise? G&D discuss. Plus, ahead of their interview with MacKenzie Gore, Grant and Danny tell you why you shouldn't ...
Episode 48, Segment 3 -- LHP MacKenzie Gore was acquired as a major part of the trade that sent OF Juan Soto to the Padres, but was shutdown in 2022 by the time he made his way to Washington. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to talk about how he's preparing to begin his Nationals career, what techniques he's working through in Spring Training, and what he learned from his hot start to his Major League career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
Episode 47, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back for the 2023 season! And so is the World Baseball Classic, as Nats Slugger Joey Meneses gets the spotlight on the worldwide stage with his 2 HR performance vs Team USA. Can he carry the momentum into his first full MLB regular season? (2:45) Plus, the Nats ink a long term contract extension with C Keibert Ruiz. Could more long term signings be on the horizon for a franchise that has struggled to retain young talent? (5:10) Spring Training i...
Episode 47, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back for the 2023 season! And so is the World Baseball Classic, as Nats Slugger Joey Meneses gets the spotlight on the worldwide stage with his 2 HR performance vs Team USA. Can he carry the momentum into his first full MLB regular season? Plus, the Nats ink a long term contract extension with C Keibert Ruiz. Could more long term signings be on the horizon for a franchise that has struggled to retain young talent? To learn more about listener da...
Episode 47, Segment 2 -- As Spring Training is well underway, Grant & Danny analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the 2023 roster as currently constructed, and make notes of players to watch throughout the season at both the Major League and Minor League levels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 47, Segment 3 -- Nationals RHP Josiah Gray joined Grant & Danny from Spring Training to tell how he came about developing his new Cutter, why the Cutter is important in 2023, goals he has for the upcoming season, and give his thoughts on some of the newest rules implemented into Major League Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Episode 46, FULL SHOW -- As we near the mid point of December, the Nationals finally make a splash move in MLB Free Agency, signing former Mets RHP Trevor Williams to a two year deal. How does Williams fit into the Nationals plans this season in a starting role? Grant and Danny break down what this signing means for the starting rotation and why Williams is a quality fit to go with the Nats young up and coming arms on the mound (2:00). RHP Trevor Williams joins Grant and Danny on Bustin' Loose B...
Episode 46, Segment 1 -- As we near the mid point of December, the Nationals finally make a splash move in MLB Free Agency, signing former Mets RHP Trevor Williams to a two year deal. How does Williams fit into the Nationals plans this season in a starting role? Grant and Danny break down what this signing means for the starting rotation and why Williams is a quality fit to go with the Nats young up and coming arms on the mound. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Episode 46, Segment 2 -- RHP Trevor Williams joins Grant and Danny on Bustin' Loose Baseball after signing with the Nationals. He discusses what the process of signing with a new team, his excitement to return to a starting pitching role, and about how some of his relationships around the league influenced him to coming to DC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices....
Episode 45, FULL SHOW -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023 draft. Despite losing the most games in the major leagues in 2022, the Nationals wound up with the 2nd overall pick in the Draft Lottery. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the quirks of this new Draft Lottery system, and why it could potentially hinder the Nats ability to speed up their rebuilding process ...
Episode 45, Segment 1 -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023 draft. Despite losing the most games in the major leagues in 2022, the Nationals wound up with the 2nd overall pick in the Draft Lottery. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the quirks of this new Draft Lottery system, and why it could potentially hinder the Nats ability to speed up their rebuilding process....
Episode 45, Segment 2 -- The latest reports confirm that there is currently no timeline on when the Nationals franchise could be sold. Grant & Danny discuss why this is an eyebrow raising situation, and how the Nats television deal is proving to be a major issue in the process. Plus, G&D spin around the latest free agency news in the MLB, including where big name free agents such as Trea Turner, Aaron Judge, and Justin Verlander landed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Episode 45, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant & Danny to detail his article on the state of the Washington Nationals, including what roadblocks remain in the process of the team being sold, why the result of the MLB Draft Lottery could be a major pinpoint in the team's rebuilding process, and why it feels like the fan base is afraid to get attached to players after losing so many members of the 2019 World Championship team. To learn more about listener data an...
Episode 44, FULL SHOW -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss the successes of former Nationals Dusty Baker, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, and debate whether or not a Combined No-Hitter should count as a No-Hitter; Grant and Danny got the chance to host a season ticket holder event at Nationals Park, joined by several players and Manager Davey Martinez. The guys detail their experience and share a nugget ...
Episode 44, Segment 1 -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss the successes of former Nationals Dusty Baker, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, and debate whether or not a Combined No-Hitter should count as a No-Hitter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 44, Segment 2 -- Grant and Danny got the chance to host a season ticket holder event at Nationals Park, joined by several players and Manager Davey Martinez. The guys detail their experience and share a nugget that Davey Martinez revealed as a part of the teams potential offseason plans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 44, Segment 3 -- Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reported earlier this week that Major League Baseball is getting involved in the potential sale of the Nationals, and their continued bout with the MASN deal. Will the MASN deal ultimately end up being a deal breaker for any new suitors for the Nationals? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Episode 43, FULL SHOW -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who are working to get their respective teams into the 2022 World Series. Yes...we're just as sad as you are about it. What's the latest with the potential sale of the Washington Nationals? G&D discuss the latest rumors involving who could be the next owner of the DC's professional baseball franchise. Grant and Danny dive into some of the bigg...
Episode 43, Segment 1 -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who are working to get their respective teams into the 2022 World Series. Yes...we're just as sad as you are about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 43, Segment 2 -- What's the latest with the potential sale of the Washington Nationals? G&D discuss the latest rumors involving who could be the next owner of the DC's professional baseball franchise. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 43, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny dive into some of the biggest player personnel questions of the Nationals offseason, including what to do with Patrick Corbin, who to spend money on, and which young players need to take the next step. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 42, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Danny start this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a recap of the Nats Player of the Year Awards as voted by the local media, and why the recipient of the awards is a notion to how rough a season it was in a rebuilding year. Nats Manager Davey Martinez announced that he intends to bring back his entire coaching staff for the 2023 season. Is this the right move? Or should the skipper be looking to bring in some fresh voices as the team moves forward in it's...
Episode 42, Segment 1 -- Grant and Danny start this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a recap of the Nats Player of the Year Awards as voted by the local media, and why the recipient of the awards is a notion to how rough a season it was in a rebuilding year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 42, Segment 2 -- Nats Manager Davey Martinez announced that he intends to bring back his entire coaching staff for the 2023 season. Is this the right move? Or should the skipper be looking to bring in some fresh voices as the team moves forward in it's current rebuild? Plus, the latest on Stephen Strasburg's attempt to rehab toward his return next season, and Grant and Danny play a game of "Should They Be on the Team Next Year?". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Episode 42, Segment 3 -- Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge hit home run number 62 on Tuesday night in Texas. Grant and Danny react. Plus, we give our picks for who we're rooting for in the debut of the MLB's newest postseason format, and reading your latest 5-star reviews of Bustin' Loose Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 hot streak, including his walk-off single to end the series versus the Atlanta (21:00). Grant hosts a...
