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

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    The Bustin' Loose Baseball podcast, hosted by Grant and Danny, is a must-listen for any Washington Nationals fan. Their comprehensive analysis and love for the game shine through in each episode, making it an outstanding source of information and entertainment. As a listener, I truly feel like a smarter Nats fan after tuning in.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth with which Grant and Danny cover the team. From breaking down trades to discussing mega million dollar contracts, they leave no stone unturned when it comes to exploring all facets of the Nationals. Their coverage of the Juan Soto trade brouhaha was particularly excellent, providing insights into the intricacies of trades and contract negotiations that have made me more educated on these topics.

    Furthermore, Grant and Danny's knowledge and passion for baseball make them exceptional hosts. They are undoubtedly the best hosts on 106.7, especially when it comes to discussing baseball. Their ability to delve into fascinating topics within their wheelhouse and bring on interesting guests adds an extra layer of excitement to each episode. They also provide valuable insight into prospects, helping fans like me identify who to look out for in the future.

    On the flip side, one potential downside of this podcast is its focus solely on baseball. While I personally appreciate this dedication to one sport, others may prefer a more varied range of topics. However, if you're a die-hard Nats fan or simply have a love for baseball, this won't be an issue at all.

    In conclusion, The Bustin' Loose Baseball podcast is an exceptional listening experience for any Washington Nationals fan or baseball enthusiast. Grant and Danny's chemistry as hosts combined with their insightful analysis make it a standout show among sports podcasts. Whether you're looking to stay up-to-date on Nats news or gain a deeper understanding of the game itself, this podcast is guaranteed to deliver informative content with a touch of fun.



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    Recapping Day 1 of MLB 2025 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 56:52


    Episode 197, BONUS -- Grant Paulsen is live in Atlanta covering the 2025 MLB Draft and the 2025 All-Star festivities. He joins Tobi Altizer to recap the first night of the MLB Draft, where the Nationals selected SS Eli Willits with the number 1 overall pick, and two other selections in Round 2 and Round 3. Plus, we look ahead to Monday Night's Home Run Derby, where James Wood is a part of the field of 8 participants looking to claim the Derby crown. 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

    BREAKING -- Nationals Select SS Eli Willits Number 1 Overall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 16:17


    Episode 197, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals entered the 2025 MLB Draft with the number 1 overall selection, and selected the 17 year old High School Shortstop Eli Willits out of Oklahoma. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron provide instant reaction to the selection and determine how this lays out the plan for the rest of their draft. 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

    New Era, Same Mistakes; All-Star Bound; Joe Doyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 58:50


    Episode 196, FULL SHOW - The first series of the post-Davey Martinez era has begun as the Nationals went to St. Louis and dropped two out of three games versus the Cardinals. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at Miguel Cairo's first series as Interim Manager of the club and analyze what seems different so far and what hasn't changed in the early stages of his tenure over the team; Overshadowed by the big news earlier this week, the Nationals will be sending two representatives to the MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta as both MacKenzie Gore and James Wood were selected as reserves for the 2025 Midsummer Classic. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the two first time All-Stars; With the MLB Draft approaching on Sunday, questions remain as to who the Nationals will select with the Number 1 overall pick. Tobi Altizer filled in on the BMitch & Finlay Show on 106.7 The Fan earlier this week, where he got the chance to talk with Joe Doyle of OverSlot about who the top options are for the Nationals as they are on the clock. 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

    New Era, Same Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 23:33


    Episode 196, Segment 1 - The first series of the post-Davey Martinez era has begun as the Nationals went to St. Louis and dropped two out of three games versus the Cardinals. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at Miguel Cairo's first series as Interim Manager of the club and analyze what seems different so far and what hasn't changed in the early stages of his tenure over the team. 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

    All-Star Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 14:04


    Episode 196, Segment 2 -- Overshadowed by the big news earlier this week, the Nationals will be sending two representatives to the MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta as both MacKenzie Gore and James Wood were selected as reserves for the 2025 Midsummer Classic. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the two first time All-Stars. 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

    Joe Doyle Makes the Case for Nats No. 1 Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 21:13


    Episode 196, Segment 3 – With the MLB Draft approaching on Sunday, questions remain as to who the Nationals will select with the Number 1 overall pick. Tobi Altizer filled in on the BMitch & Finlay Show on 106.7 The Fan earlier this week, where he got the chance to talk with Joe Doyle of OverSlot about who the top options are for the Nationals as they are on the clock. 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

    Miguel Cairo Named Nationals Interim Manager; Jeff Passan Interview; Jim Duquette Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 56:21


    Episode 195, FULL SHOW -- Less than 24 hours after firing Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, the Nationals named Miguel Cairo as their Interim Manager for the remainder of the 2025 season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on how the former Bench Coach can try to get the most out of the team in the 2nd half of the season; ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news on Sunday evening when the Nationals fired Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday to discuss where the franchise stands after moving on from their World Series winning Manager and President of Baseball Operations; Former MLB General Manager Jim Duquette joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to give his thoughts on the firings of Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo and lay out potential options if the Nats choose to search for a new President of Baseball Operations outside of the 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Miguel Cairo Named Nationals Interim Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 15:25


    Episode 195, Segment 1 -- Less than 24 hours after firing Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, the Nationals named Miguel Cairo as their Interim Manager for the remainder of the 2025 season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on how the former Bench Coach can try to get the most out of the team in the 2nd half of the season. 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

    Jeff Passan on the State of the Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 19:41


    Episode 195, Segment 2 -- ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news on Sunday evening when the Nationals fired Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday to discuss where the franchise stands after moving on from their World Series winning Manager and President of Baseball Operations. 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

    Jim Duquette on Future Options For Nats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 20:47


    Episode 195, Segment 3 -- Former MLB General Manager Jim Duquette joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan to give his thoughts on the firings of Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo, and lay out potential options if the Nats choose to search for a new President of Baseball Operations outside of the 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    BREAKING NEWS -- Nationals Fire Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo; Live Reaction Show from Martinez & Rizzo Firings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 143:11


    Episode 194, FULL SHOW -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez and Rizzo; Grant Paulsen went live on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC soon after the news broke that the Washington Nationals fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Hear some of the best reactions from Grant Paulsen and fans from that live show right here! 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

    BREAKING NEWS -- Nationals Fire Davey Martinez & Mike Rizzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 46:44


    Episode 194, Segment 1 -- Following a sweep at the hand of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Nationals would later announce that they have fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the breaking news and determine where the franchise goes from here after moving on from the World Series winning duo of Martinez and 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

    Live Reaction Show After Martinez & Rizzo Firings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 94:20


    Episode 194, Segment 2 -- Grant Paulsen went live on 106.7 The Fan in Washington DC soon after the news broke that the Washington Nationals fired Manager Davey Martinez and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. Hear some of the best reactions from Grant Paulsen and fans from that live show right here! 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

    Home Run Derby Bound; Selection Sunday Awaits; Spencer Nusbaum Details Nats Missing Resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 51:37


    Episode 193, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals wrapped up a second consecutive series win versus an American League team on Thursday. On that same day, James Wood would announce that he'll participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap Wood's spectacular 5-hit game in a win versus Detroit and look ahead to what his participation in the Home Run Derby means for his continued rise to stardom; While the starters were named for the 2025 All-Star Game earlier this week, the Nationals will have to wait until Sunday to find out how many of their players could be making the trip to Atlanta for All-Star Weekend. Grant & Tobi make the case for which players could and should make the All-Star team; Earlier this week, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post released a detailed story that dug into the Nationals lacking a resource that many teams across the Major Leagues are using to help better their players. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC to detail that story. 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

    Home Run Derby Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 13:49


    Episode 193, Segment 1 -- The Nationals wrapped up a second consecutive series win versus an American League team on Thursday. On that same day, James Wood would announce that he'll participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap Wood's spectacular 5-hit game in a win versus Detroit and look ahead to what his participation in the Home Run Derby means for his continued rise to stardom. 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

    Selection Sunday Awaits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 11:11


    Episode 193, Segment 2 -- While the starters were named for the 2025 All-Star Game earlier this week, the Nationals will have to wait until Sunday to find out how many of their players could be making the trip to Atlanta for All-Star Weekend. Grant & Tobi make the case for which players could and should make the All-Star team. 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

    Spencer Nusbaum Details Nats Missing Resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 26:35


    Episode 193, Segment 3 -- Earlier this week, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post released a detailed story that dug into the Nationals lacking a resource that many teams across the Major Leagues are using to help better their players. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC to detail that story. 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

    BREAKING -- Nats Reach Agreement to Add Jersey Patch Sponsor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 10:59


    Episode 192 BONUS -- The Nationals announced on Monday that for the first time in franchise history, they have reached an agreement to add 'AARP' as a jersey patch sponsor to their uniforms going forward. The Nats were just 1 of 5 teams at the start of the 2025 season that did not have a jersey patch sponsor and haven't had one since they were introduced in 2023. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown what this means for the franchise and how it possibly effects other parts of the organization on and off the field. 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

    Signs of a Superstar; Push It to the Limit; Options at the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 56:40


    Episode 192, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals were able to salvage a series win to end their west coast road trip on Sunday versus the Angels, where the Nationals would see James Wood intentionally walked a record 4 straight at-bats. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer put the spotlight on James Wood as he now has a full season's worth of games played to start his exciting young career; Grant brings attention to the recent success on the mound for Michael Soroka and asks if the Nationals should be considering extending his contract beyond the 2025 season. Then, with the defensive metrics not being very kind to Luis Garcia at Second Base, is it time to move him to the DH role?; The 2025 MLB Draft is quickly approaching, and the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Grant & Tobi look at the results of a recent poll to Nats fans via social media, asking who they prefer to take at the top of the draft. Plus, we look ahead as the Nats return home on Tuesday to open a series versus one of the top teams in the American League, the Detroit Tigers. 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

    Signs of a Superstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 28:48


    Episode 192, Segment 1 -- The Nationals were able to salvage a series win to end their west coast road trip on Sunday versus the Angels, where the Nationals would see James Wood intentionally walked a record 4 straight at-bats. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer put the spotlight on James Wood as he now has a full season's worth of games played to start his exciting young 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Push It to the Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 19:41


    Episode 192, Segment 2 -- Grant brings attention to the recent success on the mound for Michael Soroka and asks if the Nationals should be considering extending his contract beyond the 2025 season. Then, with the defensive metrics not being very kind to Luis Garcia at Second Base, is it time to move him to the DH role? 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

    Options at the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 8:16


    Episode 192, Segment 3 -- The 2025 MLB Draft is quickly approaching, and the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Grant & Tobi look at the results of a recent poll to Nats fans via social media, asking who they prefer to take at the top of the draft. Plus, we look ahead as the Nats return home on Tuesday to open a series versus one of the top teams in the American League, the Detroit Tigers. 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

    Lacking Run Support; House Appraisal; Back to LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 37:03


    Episode 191, FULL SHOW -- The Nats drop the final two games of a three-game set in San Diego, with the offense falling flat over the final 16 innings of the series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series that featured good pitching performances from Mitchell Parker & MacKenzie Gore and put the spotlight on Brad Lord's increased role as a reliable arm out of the bullpen; Grant & Tobi discuss what's to like from Brady House's first 10 games, and what he still needs to work on as he settles in at the Major League level; The Nats conclude their long west coast trip as they visit the Angels for a weekend series. Grant & Tobi preview the matchup ahead. Plus, top pitching prospect Travis Sykora continues to dominate at the High-A level in the Minor Leagues. Is it time for another promotion for the Nationals number 1 prospect? 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

    Lacking Run Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 18:06


    Episode 191, Segment 1 -- The Nats drop the final two games of a three-game set in San Diego, with the offense falling flat over the final 16 innings of the series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series that featured good pitching performances from Mitchell Parker & MacKenzie Gore and put the spotlight on Brad Lord's increased role as a reliable arm out of 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

    House Appraisal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 8:18


    Episode 191, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi discuss what's to like from Brady House's first 10 games, and what he still needs to work on as he settles in 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Back to LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 11:03


    Episode 191, Segment 3 -- The Nats conclude their long west coast trip as they visit the Angels for a weekend series. Grant & Tobi preview the matchup ahead. Plus, top pitching prospect Travis Sykora continues to dominate at the High-A level in the Minor Leagues. Is it time for another promotion for the Nationals number 1 prospect? 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

    One Year Later, Reuniting With New MLB Superstar James Wood | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 30:28


    From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was just about a year ago Bradfo sat down with then-prospect James Wood to talk about his excitement regarding almost making it the majors. Now the guys are reunited, this time with James having established himself as one of the most exciting young players in all of baseball (who also just happened to hit his 23rd home run). What has life been like for Wood? It's a fascinating glimpse into a captivating talent. Bradfo also catches up with another player on the Nationals who is likely bound for the All-Star Game, closer Kyle Finnegan, who explains how he has been so awesome while reflecting on a wild offseason. 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

    Out of Reach; Buy Lowe, Sell Lowe; Make Your Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 59:07


    Episode 190, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals dropped 2 of 3 versus the Dodgers over the weekend to open their long west coast road trip. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series riddled with too many mistakes and missed opportunities that continue to define their 2025 season. Plus, how can the Nationals fix Jacob Young's struggles on the basepaths?; Looking ahead to the big picture, Grant & Tobi discuss what the Nationals should consider doing with First Baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who started to heat up in their weekend series versus the Dodgers. Should the Nats consider making him available at the Trade Deadline?; Grant & Tobi give a quick update on the latest happening across the Nationals Minor League system. Then they ask, if you were the Nats GM and Manager, what move you are making right this moment to provide a spark to the team as they move forward on their west coast road trip? 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

    Out of Reach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 16:46


    Episode 190, Segment 1 -- The Nationals dropped 2 of 3 versus the Dodgers over the weekend to open their long west coast road trip. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series riddled with too many mistakes and missed opportunities that continue to define their 2025 season. Plus, how can the Nationals fix Jacob Young's struggles on the basepaths? 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

    Buy Lowe, Sell Lowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 30:48


    Episode 190, Segment 2 -- Looking ahead to the big picture, Grant & Tobi discuss what the Nationals should consider doing with First Baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who started to heat up in their weekend series versus the Dodgers. Should the Nats consider making him available at the Trade Deadline? 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

    Make Your Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 11:57


    Episode 190, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi give a quick update on the latest happening across the Nationals Minor League system. Then they ask, if you were the Nats GM and Manager, what move you are making right this moment to provide a spark to the team as they move forward on their west coast road trip? 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

    Wood Ends the Nightmare; On to the West Coast; Mike Rizzo Speaks on 106.7 The Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 63:06


    Episode 189, FULL SHOW -- After dropping the first three games of the series versus the Rockies, putting the losing streak at 11 games, James Wood put the team on his back on Thursday, hitting two 2-run Homeruns, including the walk off winner in the 11th inning. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series versus the Rockies and the crazy week that was for the Nationals organization amongst the long losing streak; While the losing streak finally comes to an end, the Nats are now headed out West for their longest road trip of the season, which begins Friday Night in Los Angeles where they'll face off with the Dodgers. Grant & Tobi look ahead and discuss some concerns they have ahead of the several tough road series' ahead; Nats GM Mike Rizzo joined The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan in DC for his weekly appointment, where he addressed the state of the Nationals, Davey Martinez's highly scrutinized comments, the losing streak, 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

    Wood Ends the Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 27:22


    Episode 189, Segment 1 -- After dropping the first three games of the series versus the Rockies, putting the losing streak at 11 games, James Wood put the team on his back on Thursday, hitting two 2-run Homeruns, including the walk off winner in the 11th inning. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series versus the Rockies and the crazy week that was for the Nationals organization amongst the long losing streak. 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

    Off to the West Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 11:02


    Episode 189, Segment 2 -- While the losing streak finally comes to an end, the Nats are now headed out West for their longest road trip of the season, which begins Friday Night in Los Angeles where they'll face off with the Dodgers. Grant & Tobi look ahead and discuss some concerns they have ahead of the several tough road series' ahead. 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

    Mike Rizzo Speaks on 106.7 The Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 24:36


    Episode 189, Segment 3 -- Nats GM Mike Rizzo joined The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan in DC for his weekly appointment, where he addressed the state of the Nationals, Davey Martinez's highly scrutinized comments, the losing streak, 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

    Free-Falling; Brady House Gets the Call; Daniel Murphy Talks the Art of Hitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 86:55


    Episode 188, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals losing streak continued over the weekend as the Miami Marlins came into Nationals Park and swept the Nats. Things seemed to tense up as Manager Davey Martinez made some comments about the current state of the team that seemed to rub many the wrong way. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series sweep at the hands of the Marlins and discuss the state of the team as their current 8 game losing streak has them searching for answers; Among a flurry of roster moves over the weekend, the Nationals most significant move was calling up Top 3rd Baseman Prospect Brady House from Triple-A Rochester. The slugging infielder will make his debut on Monday when the Nationals host the Rockies. Grant & Tobi discuss what to expect from House and the role that other roster changes will have in the team looking to recover from their long losing streak; Former Nats 2nd Baseman Daniel Murphy was in town over the weekend as a part of the Nationals continued celebration of the team's 20th Anniversary. Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier spoke to him on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan on Friday about his return to Nats Park, his time with the Nationals Organization 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

    Free-Falling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 38:33


    Episode 188, Segment 1 -- The Nationals losing streak continued over the weekend as the Miami Marlins came into Nationals Park and swept the Nats. Things seemed to tense up as Manager Davey Martinez made some comments about the current state of the team that seemed to rub many the wrong way. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series sweep at the hands of the Marlins and discuss the state of the team as their current 8 game losing streak has them searching for answers. 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

    Brady House Gets the Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:18


    Episode 188, Segment 2 -- Among a flurry of roster moves over the weekend, the Nationals most significant move was calling up Top 3rd Baseman Prospect Brady House from Triple-A Rochester. The slugging infielder will make his debut on Monday when the Nationals host the Rockies. Grant & Tobi discuss what to expect from House and the role that other roster changes will have in the team looking to recover from their long losing streak. 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

    Daniel Murphy Talks the Art of Hitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 21:26


    Episode 188, Segment 3 -- Former Nats 2nd Baseman Daniel Murphy was in town over the weekend as a part of the Nationals continued celebration of the team's 20th Anniversary. Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier spoke to him on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan on Friday about his return to Nats Park, his time with the Nationals Organization 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

    A Shift in Tone; Time for a House Call?; Assessing the Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 52:06


    Episode 187, FULL SHOW -- After another series filled with struggles from the offense, the sweep at the hands of the Mets appears to have the Nats fanbase frustrated. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series sweep by in New York; Top 3rd Baseman Prospect Brady House continues his power surge for Triple-A Rochester. With the Nats in need of power from the right side of the plate, how much longer will they wait to call up House from the Minor League system?; With the Nats recent struggles, Grant & Tobi assess where the franchise is in its rebuild timeline. Plus, a look ahead to a homestand featuring the Marlins and Rockies, and the latest performance from Top Prospect Travis Sykora. 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

    A Shift in Tone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 14:08


    Episode 187, Segment 1 -- After another series filled with struggles from the offense, the sweep at the hands of the Mets appears to have the Nats fanbase frustrated. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the series sweep by in New York. 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

    Time for a House Call?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 15:29


    Episode 187, Segment 2 -- Top 3rd Baseman Prospect Brady House continues his power surge for Triple-A Rochester. With the Nats in need of power from the right side of the plate, how much longer will they wait to call up House from the 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

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