Episode 155, Segment 1 -- The MLB Winter Meetings are underway in Dallas, Texas this week, where the Annual MLB Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday evening. It was there, where the Nationals would find out that the lottery fell their way and they were awarded with the Number 1 Overall Pick for the 2025 MLB Draft. After securing the top pick in the draft for the 3rd time in franchise history, which incoming draft prospects are most likely to be in the mix to be added to the current group of young t...
Dec 11, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Episode 155, Segment 2 -- Former Nats 1st Baseman and member of the World Series roster Matt Adams was on stage representing the Nationals when they were awarded the Number 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier moments after on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC to discuss how he came about to be the team representative, his anxiousness during the draft lottery, and his relationship with top draft prospect Ethan Holliday. To learn more about liste...
Dec 11, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Episode 155, Segment 3 -- Now that the Nationals have secured the number 1 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Grant & Tobi take a look at what the rest of the offseason goals should be. Will the Nationals be willing to spend money to add veteran talent in the coming weeks? Plus, our old friend Juan Soto returns to the NL East as a member of the New York Mets after signing one of the most prolific contracts in sports history. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Juan Soto's signing with a divisio...
Dec 11, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Episode 154, FULL SHOW -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew is back as the offseason is underway, and the first major news story for the Washington Nationals broke before the weekend that Kyle Finnegan will not return to the club for the 2025 season as he was non-tendered by the team. With Finnegan headed to Free Agency, what does this mean for the rest of the offseason plan? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown everything you need to know about the first piece to the Nationals offseason puz...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Episode 153, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back to put a bow on the Washington Nationals 2024 season, looking back at stand out performances, and discussing whether the organization hit its goals for the season while developing some of their top prospects and young pitching staff; Now that we've looked back at the 2024 season that was, Grant & Tobi look ahead to what should be a big offseason of decisions for the Nationals organization. Will they look to spend money to ta...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Episode 153, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back to put a bow on the Washington Nationals 2024 season, looking back at stand out performances, and discussing whether the organization hit its goals for the season while developing some of their top prospects and young pitching staff. 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
Oct 11, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Episode 153, Segment 2 -- Now that we've looked back at the 2024 season that was, Grant & Tobi look ahead to what should be a big offseason of decisions for the Nationals organization. Will they look to spend money to take the next step towards competing in the National League, or will they continue to rely on youth to develop to move the organization forward? Plus, Grant & Tobi make their picks for who they think will win the 2024 World Series. To learn more about listener data and our ...
Oct 11, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Episode 152, FULL SHOW -- Tobi Altizer is joined by Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports to talk about the demotion of CJ Abrams, and to look ahead to what's next for the Washington Nationals as they enter the final series of the 2024 regular season. 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
Sep 26, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Episode 151, BONUS SEGMENT -- News broke on Saturday morning that All-Star SS CJ Abrams has been demoted to Triple-A Rochester, being replaced on the Major League roster by INF Trey Lipscomb. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss what this means for the future of the Nats young star and whether or not this puts his next steps in his development at a crossroads. Plus, hear from Manager Davey Martinez on the reasoning behind his demotion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Sep 21, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 151, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals Low-A Affiliate won their league championship on Wednesday Night, winning for the first time since 2014. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss the milestone feat for the organization, and breakdown the great season by Pitcher of the Year RHP Travis Sykora, who led the team to victory in the deciding game for the Championship; Grant & Tobi go through some of the other contributors to the Fredericksburg Nationals championship run, including Seaver Kin...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 151, Segment 1 -- The Nationals Low-A Affiliate won their league championship on Wednesday Night, winning for the first time since 2014. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss the milestone feat for the organization, and breakdown the great season by Pitcher of the Year RHP Travis Sykora, who led the team to victory in the deciding game for the Championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Sep 20, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 151, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi go through some of the other contributors to the Fredericksburg Nationals championship run, including Seaver King and Alex Clemmey. And we look ahead to where the Nats fall in potential draft positioning for the 2025 MLB Draft. 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
Sep 20, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 151, Segment 3 -- Back at the Major League level, despite overall team struggles over the past week, one bright spot has been the resurgence of All-Star SS CJ Abrams. Grant & Tobi look at his offensive output since his return from injury and how a strong performance in the final weeks should bode well Abrams' confidence. Plus, RHP Trevor Williams returns to the rotation on Friday. What does a 6-man rotation do for the young pitchers in the Nats Pitching staff as we close the season o...
Sep 20, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 150, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals continued their dominance over the 2024 Miami Marlins, taking 3 of 4 in a weekend series at Nationals Park. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the weekend that was, including James Wood's first 2-HR game on Sunday; Grant & Tobi look back at some of the quality pitching performances from the weekend series versus the Marlins, including another encouraging start for MacKenzie Gore, and the emergence of DJ Herz. Plus, details on the Fredericksburg Nat...
Sep 16, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Episode 150, Segment 1 -- The Nationals continued their dominance over the 2024 Miami Marlins, taking 3 of 4 in a weekend series at Nationals Park. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the weekend that was, including James Wood's first 2-HR game on Sunday. 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
Sep 16, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Episode 150, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi look back at some of the quality pitching performances from the weekend series versus the Marlins, including another encouraging start for MacKenzie Gore, and the emergence of DJ Herz. Plus, details on the Fredericksburg Nationals as they are playing for the Low-A Championship this week. 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://podcastchoic...
Sep 16, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Episode 149, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals finished their season series with the Atlanta Braves on a high note, as All-Star SS CJ Abrams clubbed his 20th homerun of the year, officially entering the coveted 20 Homerun, 20 Stolen Base club. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a season of highs and lows in CJ Abrams 2nd full campaign with the organization; As we hit the final weeks of the season, Grant & Tobi analyze three players they want to see strong finishes from before they enter ...
Sep 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Episode 149, Segment 1 -- The Nationals finished their season series with the Atlanta Braves on a high note, as All-Star SS CJ Abrams clubbed his 20th homerun of the year, officially entering the coveted 20 Homerun, 20 Stolen Base club. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a season of highs and lows in CJ Abrams 2nd full campaign with the organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 12, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Episode 149, Segment 2 -- As we hit the final weeks of the season, Grant & Tobi analyze three players they want to see strong finishes from before they enter the offseason. 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
Sep 12, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Episode 149, Segment 3 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Dylan Crews at Nationals Park this week to talk about his adjustment to the Major League level, his move to Right Field, and the success of his former LSU teammate Paul Skenes. 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
Sep 12, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Episode 148, FULL SHOW -- After a series of struggles for LHP MacKenzie Gore, he's put together a good stretch of 3 games where he's seemed to have fixed his mechanical issues that lead to his rough patch. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown the Gore's resurgence and look at the rest of the recent performances from the Nats young pitching staff; Grant & Tobi discuss the latest performances from OF Dylan Crews and OF James Wood, and point out why CJ Abrams struggles shouldn't sway you ...
Sep 06, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Episode 148, Segment 1 -- After a series of struggles for LHP MacKenzie Gore, he's put together a good stretch of 3 games where he's seemed to have fixed his mechanical issues that lead to his rough patch. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown the Gore's resurgence and look at the rest of the recent performances from the Nats young pitching staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Episode 148, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi discuss the latest performances from OF Dylan Crews and OF James Wood, and point out why CJ Abrams struggles shouldn't sway you away from having faith in the Shortstops future with the team. 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
Sep 06, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Episode 148, Segment 3 -- Nats Prospect RHP Travis Sykora continues to dominate at the Low-A Level in the Minor Leagues, earning yet another Pitcher of the Month Award. Grant & Tobi look back at his season so far, then look ahead to the rest of the weekend and the next homestand for the Nats. 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
Sep 06, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Episode 147, FULL SHOW -- After a thrilling series victory versus the Yankees earlier this week, things didn't fare as well against a hot Chicago Cubs team as they came into Nationals Park and took all three games of the weekend series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown each game of the series for what went wrong in a weekend full of miscues and missed opportunities; The Nationals added two new members to the Major League Roster over the weekend as the month of September arrived and ros...
Sep 02, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 147, Segment 1 -- After a thrilling series victory versus the Yankees earlier this week, things didn't fare as well against a hot Chicago Cubs team as they came into Nationals Park and took all three games of the weekend series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown each game of the series for what went wrong in a weekend full of miscues and missed opportunities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Sep 02, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 147, Segment 2 -- The Nationals added two new members to the Major League Roster over the weekend as the month of September arrived and roster spots became available. #22 Prospect RHP Zach Brzykcy and 2B/OF Darren Baker were the designated September Call-Ups, and both made their debuts on Sunday. Grant & Tobi look back at their first outings for the Major League club and discuss what their long-term outlook could be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Sep 02, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 147, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi are joined by Producer Darris as he hosts a round of 'Fair or Foul', asking questions revolving around the future of the Nationals Major League roster. 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
Sep 02, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 146, FULL SHOW -- Dylan Crews may not have recorded a hit in his Major League debut on Monday, but since then, he's put on display all the tools he'll bring to the Nationals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the Nats series win over the Yankees and look back at how impactful Dylan Crews proved he can be going forward; The Nationals deployed some of their youngest lineups of the season this week in their home series versus the Yankees. Grant & Tobi discuss why this youth movemen...
Aug 30, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Episode 146, Segment 1 -- Dylan Crews may not have recorded a hit in his Major League debut on Monday, but since then, he's put on display all of the tools he'll bring to the Nationals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the Nats series win over the Yankees and look back at how impactful Dylan Crews proved he can be 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://podcast...
Aug 30, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 146
