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Bustin’ Loose Baseball

The Bustin’ Loose Baseball, Podcast hosted by Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer, is your must have place for Washington Nationals news, talk, analysis and debate.
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Episodes

A Week to Forget; Storylines to Watch; Growth of a System

Episode 138, FULL SHOW -- From being No-Hit by the Padres, to back-to-back 9th inning walk-off losses, to a 17-0 blowout loss, and several trades of fan favorite players, it has been quite the rough week for Nationals fans. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the fallout from the MLB Trade Deadline and assess where the Nationals are as they approach the final two months of the 2024 Regular Season; With the Nats now seemingly looking toward next season, what should fans be watching for in the ...

Aug 02, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 138

A Week to Forget

Episode 138, Segment 1 -- From being No-Hit by the Padres, to back-to-back 9th inning walk-off losses, to a 17-0 blowout loss, and several trades of fan favorite players, it has been quite the rough week for Nationals fans. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the fallout from the MLB Trade Deadline and assess where the Nationals are as they approach the final two months of the 2024 Regular Season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Aug 02, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Storylines to Watch

Episode 138, Segment 2 -- With the Nats now seemingly looking toward next season, what should fans be watching for in the final two months of the regular season as the team looks to progress toward the future? Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on which players performances down the stretch will be most important and which Prospects we could potentially see make Major League debuts sooner rather than later. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...

Aug 02, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Growth of a System

Episode 138, Segment 3 -- While looking at some of the latest eye-popping numbers from some of the Nationals top prospects recent performances, Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen reflect on how far the Nationals Minor League System has progressed from what it was just a few years 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

Aug 02, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 138

BREAKING NEWS: Lane Thomas Traded to Cleveland

Episode 137, BONUS SEGMENT -- With less than 24 hours to go before the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, the Nationals have struck yet another deal. This time, it comes at the cost of fan favorite OF Lane Thomas. The 2-time organizational player of the year has been traded to Cleveland in exchange for Guardians prospects LHP Alex Clemmey, INF Rafael Ramirez Jr. & INF Jose Tena. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer have all the information you need to know about the new incoming prospects to the Nats orga...

Jul 30, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Jesse Winker Traded to the Mets; What's Next as Trade Deadline Approaches

Episode 137, FULL SHOW -- After the Nats concluded their victory on Saturday Night in St. Louis, taking two of the first three games of the series, news broke that OF/DH Jesse Winker had been traded to the New York Mets. This marks the 2nd trade the Nats have completed in the last couple of weeks as the trade deadline fast approaches. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look at the return in the trade of Winker and give a quick recap of the Nats series victory over the Cardinals; The MLB Trade Dead...

Jul 29, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Jesse Winker Traded to the Mets

Episode 137, Segment 1 -- After the Nats concluded their victory on Saturday Night in St. Louis, taking two of the first three games of the series, news broke that OF/DH Jesse Winker had been traded to the New York Mets. This marks the 2nd trade the Nats have completed in the last couple of weeks as the trade deadline fast approaches. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look at the return in the trade of Winker, and give a quick recap of the Nats series victory over the Cardinals. To learn more abo...

Jul 29, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 137

What's Next As the Trade Deadline Approaches

Episode 137, Segment 2 -- The MLB Trade Deadline is Tuesday at 6pm. What other moves will Mike Rizzo and the Nationals Front Office seek to make in what seems to be a competitive trade market? Grant & Tobi breakdown which Nationals they expect to be on the trade block and who potential trade partners could be across the league. 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://podcastcho...

Jul 29, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Wood You Look at That; Pitching Clinic; Minor League Check-In

Episode 136, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals opened up the unofficial 2nd half of the season with a 3 game series sweep over the Cincinnati Reds. James Wood capped it off with a go-ahead 3-Run Homer to send the Reds packing. Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen breakdown James Wood's performance so far and why his hard hit balls on Sunday may lead to him heating up in the coming days and weeks; Despite a rough outing for MacKenzie Gore on Saturday, the rest of the pitching staff started the second half of ...

Jul 22, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Wood You Look at That

Episode 136, Segment 1 -- The Nationals opened up the unofficial 2nd half of the season with a 3 game series sweep over the Cincinnati Reds. James Wood capped it off with a go-ahead 3-Run Homer to send the Reds packing. Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen breakdown James Wood's performance so far and why his hard hit balls on Sunday may lead to him heating up in the coming days and weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Jul 22, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Pitching Clinic

Episode 136, Segment 2 -- Despite a rough outing for MacKenzie Gore on Saturday, the rest of the pitching staff started the second half of the season on a high note, led by impressive starts from Patrick Corbin and Jake Irvin. Tobi & Grant chime in on what the Pitching Staff did right to keep the Reds offense in check in their 3 game sweep. 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...

Jul 22, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Minor League Check-In

Episode 136, Segment 3 -- The second half of the Minor League season is also underway. Tobi & Grant look back at the first Post All-Star Break series for the Nats Affiliates, then look ahead to the rematch series for the big league club with the San Diego Padres. 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 22, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Trade Deadline Expectations; Second Half Players to Watch; Back in Action vs Cincinnati

Episode 135, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has come and gone, and the next big date on the MLB Calendar is the Trade Deadline. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer lay out their expectations for who could be on the trade block and what roster moves the Nationals could make if they choose to trade away several players in the coming days; Which Nationals do we need to see the most from in the final 2+ months of the 2024 season? Grant & Tobi list various young Nats that we hope to see more from p...

Jul 19, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Trade Deadline Expectations

Episode 135, Segment 1 -- The All-Star Break has come and gone, and the next big date on the MLB Calendar is the Trade Deadline. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer lay out their expectations for who could be on the trade block and what roster moves the Nationals could make if they choose to trade away several players in the coming days. 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...

Jul 19, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Second Half Players to Watch

Episode 135, Segment 2 -- Which Nationals do we need to see the most from in the final 2+ months of the 2024 season? Grant & Tobi list various young Nats that we hope to see more from post All-Star Break. 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 19, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Back in Action vs Cincinnati

Episode 135, Segment 3 -- The first series out of the All-Star Break puts the Nationals up against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds. Grant & Tobi preview the series, and look ahead to highlights from the recently released 2025 MLB Schedule. 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 19, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Recapping the 2024 MLB Draft; Hit the Break; Put a Bow on It

Episode 134, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals entered Sunday's MLB Draft with 3 picks in the top 44. Producer Darris Dameron and Tobi Altizer are joined by Grant Paulsen who was in attendance for the MLB Draft in Arlington, Texas to break down everything you should know about the newest three additions to the Nationals roster; The Nats won the final series before the All-Star break, taking two of three from the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers. Tobi & Darris assess the best and worst from the ...

Jul 15, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Recapping the 2024 MLB Draft

Episode 134, Segment 1 -- The Nationals entered Sunday's MLB Draft with 3 picks in the top 44. Producer Darris Dameron and Tobi Altizer are joined by Grant Paulsen who was in attendance for the MLB Draft in Arlington, Texas to breakdown everything you should know about the newest three additions to the Nationals 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/adc...

Jul 15, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Hit the Break

Episode 134, Segment 2 -- The Nats won the final series before the All-Star break, taking two of three from the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers. Tobi & Darris assess the best and worst from the last series of the first half. 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 15, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Put a Bow on It

Episode 134, Segment 3 -- Tobi & Darris put a bow on the 1st half of the 2024 MLB season with their final thoughts ahead of the break. Plus, the Savannah Bananas took over Nationals Park over the weekend, and we make our picks for the Home Run Derby. 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 15, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 134

BREAKING NEWS: Hunter Harvey Traded to Kansas City

Episode 133, BONUS SEGMENT -- The Nationals have struck their first trade of what is expected to be many more as the team announced on Saturday that RHP Hunter Harvey has been traded to the Kansas City Royals for Third Baseman Prospect Cayden Wallace (#2 in Royals System) and the 39th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft (A Competitive Balance Pick). Grant Paulsen, Tobi Altizer and Producer Darris breakdown everything you need to know about this trade, plus provide a quick recap of Saturday's thri...

Jul 14, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Reeling Toward the Break; Rutledge Gets Another Chance; 2024 MLB Draft Preview

Episode 133, FULL SHOW -- It was another disappointing series against the New York Mets as the Nats were swept in Citi Field. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer assess where the young roster is at, and why the All-Star break may be arriving at a perfect time for the team to get a much-needed reset; With DJ Herz being sent back to Triple-A earlier this week, the Nationals needed a starter for the weekend series versus Milwaukee as the first half ends. Enter, Top 30 Nats Prospect Jackson Rutledge, w...

Jul 12, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Reeling Toward the Break

Episode 133, Segment 1 -- It was another disappointing series against the New York Mets as the Nats were swept in Citi Field. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer assess where the young roster is at, and why the All-Star break may be arriving at a perfect time for the team to get a much-needed reset. 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 12, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Rutledge Gets Another Chance

Episode 133, Segment 2 -- With DJ Herz being sent back to Triple-A earlier this week, the Nationals needed a starter for the weekend series versus Milwaukee as the first half ends. Enter, Top 30 Nats Prospect Jackson Rutledge, who has seen previous stints with the Major League roster. What does Rutledge need to do to prove he'll continue to be a part of the Nats future? Plus, a preview of the MLB Futures games, in which both Dylan Crews and Brady House are slated to participate in. To learn more...

Jul 12, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 133

2024 MLB Draft Preview

Episode 133, Segment 3 -- The Nationals hold the 10th pick in the MLB Draft this weekend. Who are the Nats poised to select to add to their talented farm system? Grant & Tobi breakdown the potential options. 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 12, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 133

CJ Abrams Selected for 2024 All-Star Team; The Youth Movement is On; Another Top Prospect Promoted

Episode 132, FULL SHOW -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade; The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey ...

Jul 08, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 132

CJ Abrams Selected for 2024 All-Star Team

Episode 132, Segment 1 -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade. 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 08, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 132

The Youth Movement is On

Episode 132, Segment 2 -- The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey Lipscomb & Juan Yepez? Plus, Grant & Tobi recap an impressive debut week for James Wood, and breakdown MacKenzie Gore's recent stretch of starts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...

Jul 08, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Another Top Prospect Promoted

Episode 132, Segment 3 -- The success of the Nationals Minor League system continues, as yet another Top Prospect gets their chance at the next level. Third Baseman Brady House is on the move as he has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. Grant & Tobi explain why this was the right time for the move and how soon when we can expect him at the Major League level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Jul 08, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 132

A Nationals Pastime; Standouts of the Week; Top 10 Prospect Promoted

Episode 131, FULL SHOW -- There's nothing like baseball on the 4th of July, as the Nationals continue their traditional 11am start on the national holiday. They would go on to deliver the Nation’s Capital a victory over the Mets behind a stellar outing by Jake Irvin, and a clutch Homerun by Jesse Winker. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown the series finale that helped the Nationals salvage a split with their division rival from New York, and then react to the postgame news that...

Jul 05, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 131
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