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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

Emptying the Notebook

Episode 163, Segment 2 – Tobi had several observations and takeaways on the Major League Roster as well from his time at Nationals Spring Training, including high regard for Dylan Crews and James Wood, and the outlook for MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, Jake Irvin & Luis Garcia. 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

Mar 20, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 162

A Pair of Top 10 Prospects

Episode 163, Segment 3 – Grant & Tobi caught up with a pair of Top 10 Prospects in the Nationals Minor League system while in West Palm Beach over the weekend. OF Daylen Lile (No. 10 Prospect) and SS Luke Dickerson (No. 7 Prospect) join us to talk about their experience in Nats Camp as they work their way into form for the 2025 Minor League Season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Mar 20, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 163

BLB Live - 2025 Spring Breakout Recap; Top Outfield Prospects Galore; Mike Rizzo & Mike Soroka Look Toward 2025 Season

Episode 162, FULL SHOW -- This is a special Live episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, which aired on the flagship station of the Washington Nationals, 106.7 the Fan. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training, where they were in attendance for the Spring Breakout game versus the Astros on March 14th. They give their thoughts on the game action and who stood out as Top Prospects from across the organization were on full display; The Nats representation in ...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 162

BLB Live - 2025 Spring Breakout Recap

Episode 162, Segment 1 -- This is a special Live episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, which aired on the flagship station of the Washington Nationals, 106.7 the Fan. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training, where they were in attendance for the Spring Breakout game versus the Astros on March 14th. They give their thoughts on the game action and who stood out as Top Prospects from across the organization were on full display. To learn more about listene...

Mar 18, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 162

BLB Live - Top Outfield Prospects Galore

Episode 162, Segment 2 -- The Nats representation in the Spring Breakout game featured standout performances from OF prospects Elijah Green & Andrew Pinckney. Grant & Tobi caught up with each of them for BLB Live from West Palm Beach at Nationals Spring Training. 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

Mar 18, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 162

BLB Live - Mike Rizzo and Mike Soroka Look Toward 2025 Season

Episode 162, Segment 3 -- As this edition of Bustin' Loose Live continues, Nats President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan to give his insight on the Nationals ahead of the new season. Then, Mike Soroka talks about joining the Nationals and looking to recapture his early career success as a starter in the Nats rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Mar 18, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 162

On the Road at Spring Training!; Mike Rizzo Reflects on Offseason; Jake Irvin & Mitchell Parker Ramping Up for the 2025 Season

Episode 161, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has hit the road as Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training! We talk about our impressions from our first day at Nationals Camp and what to look forward for the rest of the weekend; President of Baseball Ops & General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC to look back on the Nats execution of their offseason plan and look ahead toward expectations from core young ...

Mar 14, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 161

On the Road for Spring Training!

Episode 161, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has hit the road as Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training! We talk about our impressions from our first day at Nationals Camp and what to look forward for the rest of the 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

Mar 14, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Mike Rizzo Reflects on Offseason

Episode 161, Segment 2 -- President of Baseball Ops & General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC to look back on the Nats execution of their offseason plan and look ahead toward expectations from core young members of the Nationals 2025 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

Mar 14, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Jake Irvin & Mitchell Parker Ramping Up for the 2025 Season

Episode 161, Segment 3 -- RHP Jake Irvin proved himself as a workhorse member of the rotation in 2024, throwing in over 187 innings in his second season on the Major League Roster. He joined Grant & Tobi at the facility in West Palm Beach to discuss how he's looking to continue rolling into the 2025 season. LHP Mitchell Parker seized his own opportunity in 2024 as a reliable lefty for most of the season. Now, he's in a battle for what appears to be the final spot in the Nats 2025 rotation. P...

Mar 14, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Battle for the Final Rotation Spot; Finding a New Groove

Episode 160, FULL SHOW -- In our final episode before heading to West Palm Beach, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown where the battle for the fifth starter spot in the rotation is headed as Shin Ogasawara, Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz continue to duke it out for a chance to start the season on the Major League Roster; Two players who have seemed to find a new gear in Spring Training for Nationals are newly added Starting Pitcher Mike Soroka and fifth year Catcher Keibert Ruiz. Grant &...

Mar 12, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Battle for the Final Rotation Spot

Episode 160, Segment 1 -- In our final episode before heading to West Palm Beach, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown where the battle for the fifth starter spot in the rotation is headed as Shin Ogasawara, Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz continue to duke it out for a chance to start the season on the 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.co...

Mar 12, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Finding a New Groove

Episode 160, Segment 2 -- Two players who have seemed to find a new gear in Spring Training for Nationals are newly added Starting Pitcher Mike Soroka and fifth year Catcher Keibert Ruiz. Grant & Tobi assess how each could impact the Nationals 2025 season if their newfound successes carry over through the regular season. Plus, we preview our upcoming trip to West Palm Beach, where the Bustin' Loose Baseball crew will be attending Nationals Spring Training, their 2025 Spring Breakout game, an...

Mar 12, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 160

The End of the Nationals Nightmare; Spring Updates; Martin Conway on the Nats Divorce with MASN

Episode 159, FULL SHOW -- After battling with their Mid-Atlantic neighbors from the North for well over a decade, the Nationals and Orioles finally came to a settlement which will release the Nationals from their ties to MASN after the 2025 MLB Season. What does this exactly mean for the Nationals future on television and perhaps even streaming? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you everything you need to know about the Nats pending television free agency; As for the team on the field, the Na...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 159

The End of the Nationals Nightmare

Episode 159, Segment 1 -- After battling with their Mid-Atlantic neighbors from the North for well over a decade, the Nationals and Orioles finally came to a settlement which will release the Nationals from their ties to MASN after the 2025 MLB Season. What does this exactly mean for the Nationals future on television and perhaps even streaming? Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you everything you need to know about the Nats pending television free agency. To learn more about listener data an...

Mar 05, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Spring Updates

Episode 159, Segment 2 -- As for the team on the field, the Nats have cooled off from their hot start to the exhibition season. But some of their young roster members continue to impress. Grant & Tobi look at who has been performing at a high level through the first couple weeks of Spring Training action. Plus, we look at MLB Pipeline's long awaited update to their Top Prospect rankings for the Nationals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...

Mar 05, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Martin Conway on the Nats Divorce with MASN

Episode 159, Segment 3 -- Martin Conway is a former Marketing Director for several teams across Major League Baseball. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to detail the Nationals long awaited split from MASN and their upcoming period as free agents in the television market. 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

Mar 05, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Early Impressions + Finnegan Returns; Mark Zuckerman Details Early Camp Standouts; DJ Herz Talks Competing in Spring Training

Episode 158, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals are a few exhibition games into their 2025 Spring Training campaign and Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer have several early impressions on some of the standout performances thus far. Plus, after being non-tendered earlier this offseason, RHP Kyle Finnegan returns to the Nationals after agreeing to a 1-year deal with the ball club, presumably returning to his role as the teams closer. What impact will Finnegan's return have on the new look bullpen for the 2...

Feb 26, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Early Impressions + Finnegan Returns

Episode 158, Segment 1 -- The Nationals are a few exhibition games into their 2025 Spring Training campaign and Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer have several early impressions on some of the standout performances thus far. Plus, after being non-tendered earlier this offseason, RHP Kyle Finnegan returns to the Nationals after agreeing to a 1-year deal with the ball club, presumably returning to his role as the teams closer. What impact will Finnegan's return have on the new look bullpen for the 2...

Feb 26, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Mark Zuckerman Details Early Camp Standouts

Episode 158, Segment 2 -- Mark Zuckerman covers the Nationals for MASN Sports and joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan with the latest impressions of the team through their first full week of Spring Training with couple of exhibition games in the books. 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

Feb 26, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 158

DJ Herz Talks Competing in Spring Training

Episode 158, Segment 3 -- Nats LHP DJ Herz made quite the impression in his rookie campaign in 2024, flashing big strikeout numbers across his 19 starts. He enters Spring Training in 2025 competing for what appears to be one of the final spots in the starting rotation. He joined Grant Paulsen on 106.7 The Fan in DC to talk about Spring Training so far and preparing for his first start of the exhibition season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Feb 26, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Spring Training 2025 Arrives!; Burning Questions; Davey Martinez Previews Spring Training Expectations

Episode 157, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back for a new season of Bustin' Loose Baseball, ready to bring you the latest news, notes and analysis on the 2025 Washington Nationals. Grant & Tobi look back at the offseason that was and set their early expectations for Spring Training and beyond; Grant & Tobi layout a series of the biggest question marks that will need answering from the 2025 Washington Nationals Roster and Coaching Staff if they are to take a step forwa...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Spring Training 2025 Arrives!

Episode 157, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back for a new season of Bustin' Loose Baseball, ready to bring you the latest news, notes and analysis on the 2025 Washington Nationals. Grant & Tobi look back at the offseason that was and set their early expectations for Spring Training and beyond. 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/adchoi...

Feb 18, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Burning Questions Ahead of Spring Training

Episode 157, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi layout a series of the biggest question marks that will need answering from the 2025 Washington Nationals Roster and Coaching Staff if they are to take a step forward in their process of rebuilding back towards competing for a championship. Plus, an injury update on a Top Pitching Prospect in 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...

Feb 18, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Davey Martinez Previews Spring Training Expectations

Episode 157, Part 3 -- Nationals Manager Davey Martinez joined The Grant & Danny Show last week to look ahead to what to expect from the ball club this spring as members of the roster make their way to West Palm Beach for Spring Training. 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

Feb 18, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Josiah Gray Gets Nats Fans Fired Up For The 2025 Season | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray joins Rob Bradford to discuss the latest on his recovery from Tommy John/Internal Brace Surgery while also giving his pep talk to Nats nation on why he believes that the team will be contenders in 2025 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

Jan 08, 202515 min

BREAKING NEWS: Nationals Acquire 1B Nathaniel Lowe; Nats Ink 1 Year Deal with RHP Mike Soroka

Episode 156, FULL SHOW -- News broke on Sunday evening that the Nationals made a trade to acquire their next starting First Baseman, as they completed a trade with the Texas Rangers to bring back 1B Nathaniel Lowe. The former Silver Slugger (2022) and Gold Glover (2023) is headed to Washington in exchange for LHP Robert Garcia. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give insight on everything you need to know about the newest addition to the Nats and how Lowe impacts both defensively and offensively g...

Dec 23, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 156

BREAKING NEWS: Nationals Acquire 1B Nathaniel Lowe

Episode 156, Segment 1 -- News broke on Sunday evening that the Nationals made a trade to acquire their next starting First Baseman, as they completed a trade with the Texas Rangers to bring back 1B Nathaniel Lowe. The former Silver Slugger (2022) and Gold Glover (2023) is headed to Washington in exchange for LHP Robert Garcia. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give insight on everything you need to know about the newest addition to the Nats and how Lowe impacts both defensively and offensively g...

Dec 23, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Nats Ink 1 Year Deal with RHP Mike Soroka

Episode 156, Segment 2 -- The other move the Nationals made over the last week was signing former Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox RHP Mike Soroka to a 1 year deal. The former Rookie of the Year runner up who has battled injuries in the several years since, bounced back as a reliever for Chicago last season. But Washington is seemingly giving him another opportunity to be a starter again. What does this move mean for the state of the Nationals pitching rotation? Grant & Tobi layout what ...

Dec 23, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Nationals Secure Number 1 Overall Pick in Draft Lottery; Matt Adams on a Historic Day for Nats; State of the Offseason

Episode 155, FULL SHOW -- 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 ta...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 155
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