Episode 71, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals; Kyle Glaser of Baseball America returns to Bustin' Loose Baseball, this time to breakdown the trade between the Cubs and Natio...
Aug 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 71, Segment 1 -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...
Aug 01, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 71, Segment 2 -- Kyle Glaser of Baseball America returns to Bustin' Loose Baseball, this time to breakdown the trade between the Cubs and Nationals that sent 3B Jeimer Candelario to Chicago. Glaser provides a national outlook on what to expect from new Nats prospects LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and if Nats fans should expect any additional moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...
Aug 01, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 71, Segment 3 -- One half of the return for Jeimer Candelario was LHP DJ Herz, who has spent his 2023 campaign with the Cubs Double-A Affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies. The voice of the Smokies, Mick Gillispie joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to give his insight on the 22 year old lefty and what his outlook could be with the Nats. Then, we close out this episode with Grant and Tobi's final thoughts as we approach the final hours before the MLB Trade Deadline. To learn more about listener data...
Aug 01, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 70, FULL SHOW -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games; As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San Diego Padres could be listening to offers for former Nationals World Series Champion Juan Soto. But d...
Jul 28, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 70, Segment 1 -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games. 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
Jul 28, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 70, Segment 2 -- As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San Diego Padres could be listening to offers for former Nationals World Series Champion Juan Soto. But do Nats fans care what happens to Soto anymore? Or are fans still following the once beloved All-Star? 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...
Jul 28, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 70, Segment 3 -- We can't help but to spend a few minutes talking about the incredible player that Shohei Ohtani has been this season. On Thursday in a double header vs Detroit, the league's only Two-Way player pitched a complete game shutout in Game 1, and followed up Game 2 with a 2 HR performance. Grant & Tobi marvel over the talent of the Angels superstar. Plus, we close out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball by kindly asking former Nationals to stop coming to division rivals...
Jul 28, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 69, FULL SHOW -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams; Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan Crews to the media. Listen to the entire press conference right here, featuring Crews, his Agent Sco...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 69, Segment 1 -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams. 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...
Jul 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 69, Segment 2 -- Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan Crews to the media. Listen to the entire press conference right here, featuring Crews, his Agent Scott Boras, and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo. 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
Jul 24, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 69, Segment 3 -- Keith Law of The Athletic joined Tobi Altizer on 106.7 The Fan over the weekend to discuss the state of the Nationals with as Dylan Crews and the entire 2023 draft class now in the fold. Plus, he provided his thoughts on current young players, including the recent surge by CJ Abrams. 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
Jul 24, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 68, FULL SHOW -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadline, but could be primed to return to the roster again in 2024 as a free agent. (2:00) Plus, Grant &...
Jul 20, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 68, Segment 1 -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadline, but could be primed to return to the roster again in 2024 as a free agent. Plus, Grant & To...
Jul 20, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 68, Segment 2 -- After various solid stretches throughout the first half of the season, where it seemed the bullpen could hold itself together, the opening road trip post All-Star Break has proved that isn't quite the case, and that it may only get worse. Grant & Tobi discuss why the trade deadline will be the key for what to expect from the Nats relievers, as they scramble to find arms to help finish games in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Jul 20, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 68, Segment 3 -- A couple of the Nats top prospects received promotions this week, as 3B Brady House moves up to Double-A, and OF Daylen Lile moves up to High-A. Tobi details seeing Brady House in action in his Double-A debut earlier this week, and breakdown what the promotion means for the young Infielder's timeline. Plus, Grant and Tobi talk about the internet's latest obsession, The Immaculate Grid. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Jul 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 67, FULL SHOW -- Right before the All-Star Break, Nationals Manager Davey Martinez made the move to slide SS CJ Abrams up to the top of the batting order, and so far, it has paid off. CJ Abrams has been hot since moving into the leadoff spot, landing him an NL Player of the Week Award (award was announced after the taping of this podcast). Grant & Tobi analyze CJ Abrams' recent breakout and his outlook as the leadoff hitter potentially for the remainder of the season; As the Nats jum...
Jul 17, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 67, Segment 1 -- Right before the All-Star Break, Nationals Manager Davey Martinez made the move to slide SS CJ Abrams up to the top of the batting order, and so far, it has paid off. CJ Abrams has been hot since moving into the leadoff spot, landing him an NL Player of the Week Award (award was announced after the taping of this podcast). Grant & Tobi analyze CJ Abrams' recent breakout and his outlook as the leadoff hitter potentially for the remainder of the season. To learn more a...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 67, Segment 2 -- As the Nats jump into their post All-Star Break schedule, Grant & Tobi discuss which Nats they are watching to have key performances and development in the proverbial second half of the season. Plus, which players they expect will be increasing their trade value as the trade deadline approaches toward the end of the month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jul 17, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 67, Segment 3 -- Keith Law covers the MLB for The Athletic and joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to talk about the Nationals addition of Dylan Crews, and take a look back at the haul from the Juan Soto trade that took place just about a year ago. 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
Jul 17, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 66, FULL SHOW -- As the 2023 MLB Draft has come to an end, the Washington Nationals got their guy. LSU's star Outfielder Dylan Crews was selected by the Nats with the #2 overall pick, and the fans and the organization couldn't be more ecstatic for the new slugger. Grant and Tobi look ahead to what the addition of Dylan Crews means for the organization's plan, and predict what level he will begin his professional baseball career; The Nationals have been lauded for the top of their 2023 ML...
Jul 14, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Episode 66, Segment 1 -- As the 2023 MLB Draft has come to an end, the Washington Nationals got their guy. LSU's star Outfielder Dylan Crews was selected by the Nats with the #2 overall pick, and the fans and the organization couldn't be more ecstatic for the new slugger. Grant and Tobi look ahead to what the addition of Dylan Crews means for the organization's plan, and predict what level he will begin his professional baseball career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Jul 14, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Episode 66, Segment 2 -- The Nationals have been lauded for the top of their 2023 MLB Draft class as they snagged 3 of the top 40 ranked players in their first three picks. Grant and Tobi breakdown what to know about the latest additions to the Nationals farm system and highlight some of the most intriguing picks from the later rounds. 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...
Jul 14, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Episode 66, Segment 3 -- The Nationals had two representatives in the MLB All-Star Futures game to kick off the All-Star Week festivities, but it was Brady House who put on a show in all facets to introduce him to the national baseball world. Grant recaps his experience seeing James Wood and Brady House at the All-Star Futures game, as well as his time at the Homerun Derby. Then we close out this episode of Bustin Loose Baseball with two major developments as the Nats closed out their first half...
Jul 14, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Episode 65, FULL SHOW -- We're just days away from the 2023 MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the 2nd overall pick in the 1st round. But with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of them, who will remain on the board for the Nats to choose from? Grant & Tobi breakdown all the possible options, including LSU RHP Paul Skenes, LSU OF Dylan Crews and Florida OF Wyatt Langford (2:00); Grant and Tobi get a detailed breakdown of what to expect at the top of the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft as Senior...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 65, Segment 1 -- We're just days away from the 2023 MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the 2nd overall pick in the 1st round. But with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of them, who will remain on the board for the Nats to choose from? Grant & Tobi breakdown all the possible options, including LSU RHP Paul Skenes, LSU OF Dylan Crews and Florida OF Wyatt Langford. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...
Jul 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 65, Segment 2 -- Grant and Tobi get a detailed breakdown of what to expect at the top of the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft as Senior Writer for Baseball America, Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser on Twitter) joins Bustin' Loose Baseball. Kyle explains why he thinks the Nationals may ultimately end up with their choice of either LSU stars as the Pirates may not take either at number 1 overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...
Jul 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 65, Segment 3 -- Grant provides information on how the 'Bonus Pool Allotment' works in the MLB Draft. Plus, final thoughts before the MLB Draft this weekend. 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
Jul 06, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 64, FULL SHOW -- The Nats have their 2023 All-Star! RHP Josiah Gray takes his talents to Seattle as he'll represent the Nats following a strong start to his 2023 season. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer breakdown Gray's 2023 season so far, and assess why OF Lane Thomas wasn't selected to join Gray for the All-Star game; MacKenzie Gore unraveled in his last start versus the Phillies following a mental error in the field. Grant & Tobi discuss how Gore's recent inability to remain calm wi...
Jul 03, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Episode 64, Segment 1 -- The Nats have their 2023 All-Star! RHP Josiah Gray takes his talents to Seattle as he'll represent the Nats following a strong start to his 2023 season. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer breakdown Gray's 2023 season so far, and assess why OF Lane Thomas wasn't selected to join Gray for the All-Star game. 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.c...
Jul 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
