Episode 56, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals lose a weekend series to Philadelphia, and it didn't end pretty. Grant and Tobi dive into the series that was, and breakdown the performances of Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore; News broke over the weekend that Stephen Strasburg's rehab has been shut down as he has been hit with another serious setback to his recovery from various injuries. Could this officially signal the end of the career of Strasburg? Grant and Tobi look back at what we will most remember...
Jun 05, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 56, Segment 1 -- The Nationals lose a weekend series to Philadelphia, and it didn't end pretty. Grant and Tobi dive into the series that was, and breakdown the performances of Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore. 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
Jun 05, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 56, Segment 2 -- News broke over the weekend that Stephen Strasburg's rehab has been shut down as he has been hit with another serious setback to his recovery from various injuries. Could this officially signal the end of the career of Strasburg? Grant and Tobi look back at what we will most remember Stephen Strasburg's career. 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://podcas...
Jun 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 56, Segment 3 -- It was a rough weekend for the Nationals bullpen in their three game series versus Philadelphia. Grant and Tobi figure out where the Nats go from here with their struggling bullpen. Plus, we take a look into the Nats minor league system, which had a great weekend all across the organization. And we preview the upcoming three game homestand versus Arizona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Jun 05, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 55, FULL SHOW -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a road trip to Bowie to see some of the Nats top prospects as the Harrisburg Senators faceoff with the Bowie Baysox. With OFs James Wood and Robert Hassell III in action, and RHP Jackson Rutledge on the mound, Grant and Tobi discuss what they loved from the youngsters and what they'll need to continue to work on as they work their way through the Nats system (2:00); The Nationals finished their road trip with a bang, mashing five home...
Jun 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 55, Segment 1 -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a road trip to Bowie to see some of the Nats top prospects as the Harrisburg Senators faceoff with the Bowie Baysox. With OFs James Wood and Robert Hassell III in action, and RHP Jackson Rutledge on the mound, Grant and Tobi discuss what they loved from the youngsters and what they'll need to continue to work on as they work their way through the Nats system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Jun 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 55, Segment 2 -- The Nationals finished their road trip with a bang, mashing five homeruns in a 10-6 victory to close the series finale in Los Angeles. Grant and Tobi breakdown the highs of what was the Nats best performance of the year so far, and look ahead to the weekend series with the Phillies. 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
Jun 02, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 55, Segment 3 -- One of the faces of the Juan Soto trade is OF Robert Hassell III. He joined Grant & Danny live from the home of the Bowie Baysox as the Harrisburg Senators are in town for a week long series. He talks about his season and development so far, and some of his quirks as he's come up through the Minor Leagues so far. 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://...
Jun 02, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 54, FULL SHOW -- The Nats went into Kansas City over the weekend and took 2 of 3 from the home team. But it didn't come without its ups and downs. After MacKenzie Gore posted one of his best starts of the season in the series finale, the lead was given up late by a bullpen in distress. Grant & Tobi breakdown why fans should temper expectations for the bullpen and offensive players during what still is considered a rebuilding Nationals team (2:00); OF Lane Thomas has been playing stel...
May 29, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 54, Segment 1 -- The Nats went into Kansas City over the weekend and took 2 of 3 from the home team. But it didn't come without its ups and downs. After MacKenzie Gore posted one of his best starts of the season in the series finale, the lead was given up late by a bullpen in distress. Grant & Tobi breakdown why fans should temper expectations for the bullpen and offensive players during what still is considered a rebuilding Nationals team. To learn more about listener data and our p...
May 29, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 54, Segment 2 -- OF Lane Thomas has been playing stellar baseball in the month of May, and is potentially making a bid for a player of the month award in the National League. Lane joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan live from Nationals Park before their series finale vs the Padres on May 25th. 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
May 29, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 54, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi preview the Nats left coast series with the Dodgers. Plus, a Nats top prospect was promoted over the weekend, and if you live in the DC area, you may have a chance to see him play 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 53, FULL SHOW -- Juan Soto returned to DC once again this week dawning the unfamiliar brown uniforms of the San Diego Padres. But what is becoming more familiar are the five players the Nationals received in return for Soto. Grant & Tobi breakdown how each of the five former Padres are doing so far as members of the Nats organization (8:30); Tobi Altizer caught up with Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore the day after his start against the Padres earlier this week to chat about his season so far...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 53, Segment 1 -- Juan Soto returned to DC once again this week dawning the unfamiliar brown uniforms of the San Diego Padres. But what is becoming more familiar are the five players the Nationals received in return for Soto. Grant & Tobi breakdown how each of the five former Padres are doing so far as members of the Nats organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...
May 25, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 53, Segment 2 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore the day after his start against the Padres earlier this week to chat about his season so far, and what he's hoping to improve upon as his first full season as a member of the Nationals progresses. 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
May 25, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 53, Segment 3 -- Nationals Cather prospect Drew Millas was recently promoted to AAA Rochester. The Nats #29 prospect joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to talk about his scorching hot start to his 2023 campaign, his journey through the Minor League system so far, and some insight on his hobbies in his spare time. 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/adchoice...
May 25, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 52, FULL SHOW -- Who's hotter than Jeimer Candelario? Grant Pauslen and Tobi Altizer are back for a new episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball as they breakdown the numbers from Candelario's recent hot streak. Will hot bats such as Jeimer and Lane Thomas find themselves apart of the rebuilding process going forward, or could they be prime trade candidates come July? (3:00). Plus, is Joey Meneses due for a power surge? (7:00); After looking into the younger rising stars and how they're progres...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 52, Segment 1 -- Who's hotter than Jeimer Candelario? Grant Pauslen and Tobi Altizer are back for a new episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball as they breakdown the numbers from Candelario's recent hot streak. Will hot bats such as Jeimer and Lane Thomas find themselves apart of the rebuilding process going forward, or could they be prime trade candidates come July? Plus, is Joey Meneses due for a power surge? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
May 23, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 52, Segment 2 -- After looking into the younger rising stars and how they're progressing in our last episode, this week we take a look at the veterans and how they are helping to keep the Nats competitive in 2023, with Patrick Corbin, Trevor Williams and Dominic Smith among those who Grant and Tobi analyze. 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/adchoice...
May 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 52, Segment 3 -- Tuesday, the Nats will welcome Juan Soto and the Padres to town for a three game series. Grant and Tobi look ahead to Soto's 2nd return to Nationals Park. Plus, an update on former 2nd Round Pick Cole Henry, who made his 2nd rehab start in Low A Fredericksburg following TOS Surgery. 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
May 23, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back after a brief hiatus. Grant Paulsen returns alongside new co-host Tobi Altizer of 106.7 The Fan to talk everything Washington Nationals. We open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball excited about how well the Nats have been playing so far through the first month and a half of the 2023 season (2:50). Then we take a look at the performances of the Nats pitching staff so far, highlighting the young arms of Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore, ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 51, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back after a brief hiatus. Grant Paulsen returns alongside new co-host Tobi Altizer of 106.7 The Fan to talk everything Washington Nationals. We open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball excited about how well the Nats have been playing so far through the first month and a half of the 2023 season. Then we take a look at the performances of the Nats pitching staff so far, highlighting the young arms of Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore, plus so...
May 19, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 51, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi take a deep dive into the stats for some of the biggest stars in the Nationals Minor League system, including OF James Wood, OF Robert Hassell III, OF Elijah Green, RHP Cole Henry and more! 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
May 19, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 51, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi bring in Producer Darris for a series of 'Fair or Foul' questions regarding your 2023 Washington 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/adchoices
May 19, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50, FULL SHOW -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with some 'Hot or Not' for the Nationals major league position players, including how Victor Robles' new offensive approach has him off to the best start in a long time, and how CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz are poised to continue to make positive strides (1:30); Grant continues his Hot or Not breakdown after two weeks of Base...
Apr 13, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 50, Segment 1 -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with some 'Hot or Not' for the Nationals major league position players, including how Victor Robles' new offensive approach has him off to the best start in a long time, and how CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz are poised to continue to make positive strides. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Apr 13, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 50, Segment 2 -- Grant continues his Hot or Not breakdown after two weeks of Baseball action as he looks to how the Nationals pitching staff has performed so far. Then, Grant highlights some of the bright performances from a few big names in the Nats minor league system. 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
Apr 13, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 50, Segment 3 -- The Nationals #13 ranked prospect RHP Cole Henry is progressing well after having surgery to correct his battle with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to discuss and detail his road to recovery and his excitement to pitch at the Triple A Level in the near future. 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...
Apr 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49, FULL SHOW -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's to like and what to be concerned about through the first handful of games for the Nationals, including breakdowns of the Nats offensive and defensive numbers (1:00), and how the Pitching staff held up through their first run in the rotation (14:00). With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 49, Segment 1 -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's to like and what to be concerned about through the first handful of games for the Nationals, including breakdowns of the Nats offensive and defensive numbers, and how the Pitching staff held up through their first run in the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
Apr 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
