Episode 117, Segment 1 -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joey Gallo's impending return from his rehab assignment, will the team choose to replace one of their e...
May 17, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Episode 117, Segment 2 -- As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple of starts for Low-A Fredericksburg. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
May 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Episode 117, Segment 3 -- The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test. 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 17, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 117
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford catches up with Kyle Finnegan, the Washington closer who leads the majors in saves and is great talking about entrance music. 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 14, 2024•8 min
Episode 116, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting in the leadoff spot; It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nat...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode 116, Segment 1 -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting in the leadoff spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....
May 13, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode 116, Segment 2 -- It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews 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 13, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode 116, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to discuss his recent article on why the Nats should be ready to bring James Wood to the Major League level, the importance of getting CJ Abrams a contract extension, and if Ted Leonsis is still seeking a chance to bid on the Nationals. Plus, we read your reviews from the last week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...
May 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode 115, FULL SHOW -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose to the moment against a highly touted Baltimore club. Plus, an update on James Wood, who hit anothe...
May 09, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Episode 115, Segment 1 -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose to the moment against a highly touted Baltimore club. Plus, an update on James Wood, who hit anothe...
May 09, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Episode 115, Segment 2 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Nationals OF Jacob Young in the clubhouse this week and found out how he's living in the moment with his growing role with the team and how important it is for him be the spark plug ahead of hitters like CJ Abrams and Jesse Winker. 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 09, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Episode 115, Segment 3 -- Veteran Nationals OF Jesse Winker joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday to talk about his start to his Nationals career, the energy in Nationals Park and around the DC area, and how this blend of young players and veterans have come together so quickly. 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 09, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Episode 114, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals are the kings of the comeback victory, leading the Major Leagues with 12 comeback wins so far this season. Grant & Tobi take a look back at what went right for the Nationals in their series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, including recent hot streaks by Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr, and a potential resurgence for Eddie Rosario; With several members of the Nationals 40 Man roster set to return soon from IL stints and rehab assignments, includ...
May 06, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Episode 114, Segment 1 -- Your Washington Nationals are the kings of the comeback victory, leading the Major Leagues with 12 comeback wins so far this season. Grant & Tobi take a look back at what went right for the Nationals in their series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, including recent hot streaks by Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr, and a potential resurgence for Eddie Rosario. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
May 06, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Episode 114, Segment 2 -- With several members of the Nationals 40 Man roster set to return soon from IL stints and rehab assignments, including Victor Robles, Joey Gallo, & Lane Thomas, Grant & Tobi try to figure out who is the odd man out on the Nats roster. Will the Nats have to cut short Eddie Rosario's potential resurgence? Will they be forced to send a pair of young players back down to the Minor Leagues? Or will they make an even bigger move and potentially part ways with the like...
May 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Episode 114, Segment 3 -- The Nats are welcoming the Baltimore Orioles to town for a two game series on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and these birds are on fire. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming cross-town rivalry, and then finish out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look back at the best of the weekend across the Nationals Minor League System. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...
May 06, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Episode 113, FULL SHOW -- Despite returning home with an overall winning road trip, the confines of Globe Life Field didn't treat the Nationals offense kindly. Grant & Tobi try to figure out how various players of the Nationals offense can break out of some big time slumps ahead of their weekend homestand versus Toronto; As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats of some of the Nationals Top Prospects in their minor league system. Grant & Tobi breakdown the ...
May 03, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Episode 113, Segment 1 -- Despite returning home with an overall winning road trip, the confines of Globe Life Field didn't treat the Nationals offense kindly. Grant & Tobi try to figure out how various players of the Nationals offense can break out of some big time slumps ahead of their weekend homestand versus Toronto. 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.co...
May 03, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Episode 113, Segment 2 -- As the weather starts to warm up across the East Coast, so have the bats of some of the Nationals Top Prospects in their minor league system. Grant & Tobi breakdown the hot week that was for Robert Hassell III, Brady House, Elijah Green, Daylen Lile, and the return of Dylan Crews to the Double-A Harrisburg lineup. 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:...
May 03, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Episode 113, Segment 3 -- The first major Mock Draft of the season has arrived and Grant & Tobi take a look into which college prospects you should be keeping an eye on as potential future draft options for your 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 03, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Episode 112, FULL SHOW -- After a rough home series that saw them get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Nationals hit the road for a 4-game series in Miami. And despite struggles versus the Marlins in recent years, the Nats first series of the year against their NL East rival from South Beach saw them get back in a big-time way, sweeping the 4-game series at Loan Depot Park. Grant & Tobi look back at what went right for the Nationals over the weekend, how some of the young talent continu...
Apr 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Episode 112, Segment 1 -- After a rough home series that saw them get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Nationals hit the road for a 4-game series in Miami. And despite struggles versus the Marlins in recent years, the Nats first series of the year against their NL East rival from South Beach saw them get back in a big-time way, sweeping the 4-game series at Loan Depot Park. Grant & Tobi look back at what went right for the Nationals over the weekend, how some of the young talent continu...
Apr 30, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Episode 112, Segment 2 -- The Nationals pitching staff has held up well so far through the first month of the season. Grant & Tobi look back at the last weeks' worth of pitching performances and highlight who has stood out from the bullpen. 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 30, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Episode 112, Segment 3 -- It's been a while, so let Grant & Tobi catch you up with the latest in the Nationals Minor League system, highlighting recent performances from Top Hitting Prospects including Robert Hassell III, James Wood, Dylan Crews and Daylen Lile. Plus, our first check in on some of the Top Pitching Prospects, including DJ Herz, Jarlin Susana, and Jackson Rutledge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Apr 30, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Episode 111, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals take another series as they win the final 2 games of the weekend versus the Houston Astros. But the story of Sunday's victory was an impressive performance from the Nationals #21 Prospect LHP Mitchell Parker in just his 2nd career start. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer take a look at what worked for Parker that led to an efficient 7 inning outing where he held the Astros scoreless and struck out 8; CJ Abrams continues to be the catalyst for the Nats offen...
Apr 22, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Episode 111, Segment 1 -- The Nationals take another series as they win the final 2 games of the weekend versus the Houston Astros. But the story of Sunday's victory was an impressive performance from the Nationals #21 Prospect LHP Mitchell Parker in just his 2nd career start. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer take a look at what worked for Parker that led to an efficient 7 inning outing where he held the Astros scoreless and struck out 8. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
Apr 22, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Episode 111, Segment 2 -- CJ Abrams continues to be the catalyst for the Nats offense, hitting another Homerun over the weekend, and continuing to rack up extra base hits during his current hit streak. Is it too early to start projecting a higher ceiling for the 23 year old Shortstop? Later, Grant & Tobi discuss how Luis Garcia Jr continues to impress, Joey Meneses breaking out of his hitting slump, and recap the weekend that was at Nationals Park as the team and fans celebrated the 5 year a...
Apr 22, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Episode 111, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi take a quick look at some of the recent performances from Top Prospects for the Nationals in the Minor League System, including why they're concerned about former Top 5 Draft Pick OF Elijah Green. Plus, Grant & Tobi try to figure out if there's room OF James Wood to potentially make a debut in the next few weeks, or if the Nationals want to stick with what's working after winning 3 of their last 4 series. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Apr 22, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Episode 110, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals return home this weekend after a successful West Coast road trip that saw the team win 5 of 9 games, including a series win in Los Angeles versus the almighty Dodgers. Grant & Tobi look back at the series that was, which featured and impressive start from Jake Irvin, and impressive outings on offense for CJ Abrams, Jesse Winker, and Luis Garcia Jr. Plus, is it a big deal that Manager Davey Martinez isn't letting Irvin pitch past 6 innings? And are you ...
Apr 18, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Episode 110, Segment 1 -- The Nationals return home this weekend after a successful West Coast road trip that saw the team win 5 of 9 games, including a series win in Los Angeles versus the almighty Dodgers. Grant & Tobi look back at the series that was, which featured and impressive start from Jake Irvin, and impressive outings on offense for CJ Abrams, Jesse Winker, and Luis Garcia Jr. Plus, is it a big deal that Manager Davey Martinez isn't letting Irvin pitch past 6 innings? And are you ...
Apr 18, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 110
