Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 229, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals returned home to open their first homestand of the 2026 Regular Season. But with a matchup against the two-time defending World Series Champion Dodgers, it was clear the Nationals have some work to do to catchup to their level. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron recap a series that saw pitching struggles across the majority of the staff over the weekend, and an offense that couldn't keep up with the Dodgers relentless lineup. Plus, they discuss potential ways to help James Wood get out of his early season slump, whether CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia are trade candidates, and check in on some early performances at the Minor League Level as the various Affiliates get their seasons started. Then, hear from Catcher Drew Millas, who Tobi Altizer caught up with in the clubhouse ahead of the middle game vs the Dodgers. 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

Episode 228, FULL SHOW -- The Nats were just a few innings away from ending their 6-game road trip with a winning record. Unfortunately, they couldn't close the door on the Phillies on Wednesday, leading to a blown save and eventual extra innings loss to end their trip at 3-3. Grant & Tobi look back at the series that was, give their impressions on the regular season debuts for Foster Griffin and Zack Littell, and their thoughts on how Blake Butera's approach to managing is ushering in a different look from what we've seen with the previous regime. Plus, we look ahead to the first series at Nationals Park this season as the LA Dodgers come to town, and get our first look at what some of the Nationals top prospects are doing with Triple-A Rochester. 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

Episode 227, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals open the season with a series win in Chicago! Grant & Tobi break down the Nats series versus the Cubs from all angles, including which members of the pitching staff impressed, why the unorthodox lineups will be something to get used to, and how the Nats can carry their momentum into their next series versus Philadelphia. 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

Episode 226, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for Opening Day as the Washington Nationals are set to open their 2026 regular season campaign in Chicago versus the Cubs. Cade Cavalli is set to make his first career Opening Day start after a long road back from battling injuries over the course of the last few years. He is just one of many interviews we share with you ahead of the start of the regular season. First, hear from Blake Butera as he prepares for his Major League debut as a Manager. Then, the new General Manager of the Washington Nationals, Ani Kilambi, joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan during their trip to West Palm Beach to discuss his vision for the organization and roster. His Assistant General Manager is Devin Pearson, who will also serve as the Director of Player Development. He also joined Grant & Danny to dive into expectations across the Minor League system and how new technology will impact development across the entire organization. Finally, Grant & Tobi give their final predictions for the season 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

Episode 225, FULL SHOW -- We're just one day away from Opening Day for the Washington Nationals and the rest of Major League Baseball! Today's episode, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer dive into what to expect from the Starting Pitching rotation and the bullpen in 2026, which both feature many new faces to get to know. Plus, hear interviews with new Pitching Coach Simon Matthews, Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli, Veteran Starters Miles Mikolas and Foster Griffin, and presumptive Closer Clayton Beeter. 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

Episode 224, FULL SHOW -- Our week long look ahead to the 2026 Washington Nationals season continues as we breakdown what lineup could look like to start the season, and what to expect from the position players in a critical year for many. Plus, hear interviews with James Wood, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile & CJ Abrams from our trip to West Palm Beach during Nats 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

Episode 223, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for a new Washington Nationals season! And a new season brings new things for your favorite Nationals podcast. Stay tuned throughout the week for new episodes every day leading up to Opening Day. Plus, later this week, we'll detail some special plans we have coming up for the podcast, including chances to enjoy live recordings of Bustin' Loose Baseball, baseball themed events, and more! On this return episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer talk about the shocking news that Dylan Crews will start his season with Triple-A Rochester, and why it makes sense to do so. Then they guys get into their trip to West Palm Beach for Nats Spring Training and what they learned in their five day visit with the ball club. Plus, hear interviews from President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni & Manager Blake Butera when they both joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan in West Palm Beach. Grant & Tobi finish with reactions to the trade on Sunday that sent small ripple effects across the organization with a flurry of transactions that followed. 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

Episode 222, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back to breakdown all the details of the huge trade that went down on Thursday, in which the Washington Nationals traded their All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for five of their top eighteen prospects from their 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

Episode 221, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for the breaking news that the Washington Nationals have traded All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 5 prospects. Tobi Altizer breaks down the details of the trade. Then, hear from Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post and Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline with their analysis of how the trade came about and how good the flurry of prospects could be as they enter the Nationals 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

Episode 220, FULL SHOW -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager; President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni introduced his first managerial hire of his tenure on Monday. He joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about why Butera was the right guy, and some of the other staffing hires the team has made as they enter a new era. 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

Episode 220, Segment 1 -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager. 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

Episode 220, Segment 2 -- President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni introduced his first managerial hire of his tenure on Monday. He joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about why Butera was the right guy, and some of the other staffing hires the team has made as they enter a new era. 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

Episode 219, FULL SHOW -- The Washington Nationals have locked in on their next Manager of the franchise as Blake Butera joins the organization as the first Managerial hire by New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the news and look back at the managerial career of Butera, who comes from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and coached with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. 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

Episode 218, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer have a captivating conversation with award winning Sportswriter and Author Jane Leavy about her newest book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and I Can Fix It", which details how Major League Baseball has evolved over the years and the problems the sport is facing in the modern era, including the infusion of analytics, getting kids to Major League games, the pace of the game, the impending lockout, and much 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

Episode 217, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer got the chance to meet with New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni this week and provide their first impressions of the new leading man for the Nats. Plus, Toboni made his first set of sweeping changes in the organization, relieving several longtime members of the front office and organizational staff of their duties. Grant & Tobi discuss what's next after the series of changes to the staff; Hear the full interview with new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni as he joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to talk about choosing to come to Washington and preparing for the future 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

Episode 217, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer got the chance to meet with New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni this week and provide their first impressions of the new leading man for the Nats. Plus, Toboni made his first set of sweeping changes in the organization, relieving several longtime members of the front office and organizational staff of their duties. Grant & Tobi discuss what's next after the series of changes to the staff. 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

Episode 217, Segment 2 -- Hear the full interview with new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni as he joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to talk about choosing to come to Washington and preparing for the future 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

Episode 216, FULL SHOW -- Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday morning as the Washington Nationals new President of Baseball Operations. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap his introductory press conference, which featured an appearance from Owner Mark Lerner. What did we learn from Toboni and Lerner?; To get additional perspective on Paul Toboni's introductory press conference and how this sets up the future of the Washington Nationals, Barry Svrluga and Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Wednesday to do just that; Grant & Tobi give their final thoughts after Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday. Then, hear Paul Toboni's introductory press conference in its entirety. 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

Episode 216, Segment 1 -- Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday morning as the Washington Nationals new President of Baseball Operations. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap his introductory press conference, which featured an appearance from Owner Mark Lerner. What did we learn from Toboni and Lerner? 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

Episode 216, Segment 2 -- To get additional perspective on Paul Toboni's introductory press conference and how this sets up the future of the Washington Nationals, Barry Svrluga and Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Wednesday to do just that. 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

Episode 216, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi give their final thoughts after Paul Toboni was formally introduced on Wednesday. Then, hear Paul Toboni's introductory press conference in its entirety. 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

Episode 215, FULL SHOW -- The 2025 Nationals season has officially come to an end. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the final series of the season, and look back at the seasons for a plethora of the Nationals core young players, and what's coming next for them as the offseason gets underway for the organization; After breaking down the season and outlook for several of the young players on the Nationals roster, Grant & Tobi look toward what's next for some of the veteran players on the roster, including Keibert Ruiz and Jake Irvin. And then get into how they think the bullpen could shape up going into next season; With the Nationals expected to formally introduce Paul Toboni as the new President of Baseball Operations, Grant & Tobi look toward what they hope to hear from Toboni in his press conference on Wednesday. Plus, there have been several veteran MLB Managers that have been released from their clubs since the MLB regular season came to a close. Will any of them be candidates for the Nats? 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

Episode 215, Segment 1 -- The 2025 Nationals season has officially come to an end. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the final series of the season, and look back at the seasons for a plethora of the Nationals core young players, and what's coming next for them as the offseason gets underway for 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

Episode 215, Segment 2 -- After breaking down the season and outlook for several of the young players on the Nationals roster, Grant & Tobi look toward what's next for some of the veteran players on the roster, including Keibert Ruiz and Jake Irvin. And then get into how they think the bullpen could shape up going into next 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

Episode 215, Segment 3 -- With the Nationals expected to formally introduce Paul Toboni as the new President of Baseball Operations, Grant & Tobi look toward what they hope to hear from Toboni in his press conference on Wednesday. Plus, there have been several veteran MLB Managers that have been released from their clubs since the MLB regular season came to a close. Will any of them be candidates for the Nats? 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

Episode 214, FULL SHOW -- News broke on Wednesday that the Nationals have finally found their new President of Baseball Operations. Paul Toboni arrives to the organization, leaving his role as Assistant General Manager for the Boston Red Sox. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss what this means for the future of the organization, what Toboni could bring to the org, and look back at his quick rise to stardom in the world of scouting, development and front office recognition; With the hiring of Paul Toboni from the Red Sox, Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier caught up with Alex Speier of The Boston Globe to get insight on all there is to know about the new hire by the Nationals; The voice of the Boston Red Sox, Will Flemming, joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Wednesday to talk about everything he knows about new Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni during his time with the Red Sox organization. Plus, James Wood's recent power surge or and the continued emergence of Daylen Lile highlight our final thoughts. 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

Episode 214, Segment 1 -- News broke on Wednesday that the Nationals have finally found their new President of Baseball Operations. Paul Toboni arrives to the organization, leaving his role as Assistant General Manager for the Boston Red Sox. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer discuss what this means for the future of the organization, what Toboni could bring to the org, and look back at his quick rise to stardom in the world of scouting, development and front office recognition. 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

Episode 214, Segment 2 -- With the hiring of Paul Toboni from the Red Sox, Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier caught up with Alex Speier of The Boston Globe to get insight on all there is to know about the new hire by the 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

Episode 214, Segment 3 -- The voice of the Boston Red Sox, Will Flemming, joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Wednesday to talk about everything he knows about new Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni during his time with the Red Sox organization. Plus, James Wood's recent power surge or and the continued emergence of Daylen Lile highlight our final thoughts. 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

Episode 213, FULL SHOW -- After a good start to September, the Nats winning ways came to a halt this week as they were swept by the Braves in 4 games. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was, and then dive into comments made by MacKenzie Gore during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan in DC about the future of the organization; Grant & Tobi discuss the latest reports on where the Nationals are in their search for a new General Manager and President of Baseball Operations as the continue to conduct interviews. 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

Episode 213, Segment 1 -- After a good start to September, the Nats winning ways came to a halt this week as they were swept by the Braves in 4 games. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was, and then dive into comments made by MacKenzie Gore during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan in DC about the future 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

Episode 213, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi discuss the latest reports on where the Nationals are in their search for a new General Manager and President of Baseball Operations as the continue to conduct interviews. 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

Episode 212, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals continue their winning ways to start the month of September as they win another series. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron recap the series win versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, with standout moments and performances from James Wood, Dylan Crews, Andrew Alvarez and Daylen Lile. Then, they look ahead to a 4-game series versus Atlanta. 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

Episode 211, FULL SHOW -- Since the calendar has flipped to September, the Nationals have been playing some of their best baseball in a while. Grant & Tobi breakdown how the team has come together in the final month of the season, and the hot streaks of Daylen Lile and Josh Bell; Reports have surfaced that the Nationals have begun interviews with potential candidates for their vacant General Manager position. Grant & Tobi discuss the possibilities of where the Nationals may choose to go, whether it's bringing in someone new, or sticking with Interim GM Mike DeBartolo; MacKenzie Gore is set to return to the mound in the series finale versus Miami on Thursday night. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to talk about his ramp up process to return to the mound and the success the team has had so far in September. 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

Episode 211, Segment 1 -- Since the calendar has flipped to September, the Nationals have been playing some of their best baseball in a while. Grant & Tobi breakdown how the team has come together in the final month of the season, and the hot streaks of Daylen Lile and Josh Bell. 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

Episode 211, Segment 2 -- Reports have surfaced that the Nationals have begun interviews with potential candidates for their vacant General Manager position. Grant & Tobi discuss the possibilities of where the Nationals may choose to go, whether it's bringing in someone new, or sticking with Interim GM Mike DeBartolo. 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

Episode 211, Segment 3 -- MacKenzie Gore is set to return to the mound in the series finale versus Miami on Thursday night. He joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan this week to talk about his ramp up process to return to the mound and the success the team has had so far in September. 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

Episode 210, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals were able to sweep the Marlins to finish off their latest homestand. Grant & Tobi recap the best from the series, including impressive performances from Nasim Nuñez & Daylen Lile, and the continued resurgence of the bullpen. Plus, what to do about the continued struggles of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker; Grant & Tobi hit the road this week to visit the Fredericksburg Nationals and get a first look at top prospects Eli Willits, Ethan Petry and more!; LHP MacKenzie Gore joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan this week to discuss his injury that sent him to the Injured List and his hopes that it will be a short stint that will allow him to return to the mound before the end 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

Episode 210, Segment 1 -- The Nationals were able to sweep the Marlins to finish off their latest homestand. Grant & Tobi recap the best from the series, including impressive performances from Nasim Nuñez & Daylen Lile, and the continued resurgence of the bullpen. Plus, what to do about the continued struggles of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker. 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

Episode 210, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi hit the road this week to visit the Fredericksburg Nationals and get a first look at top prospects Eli Willits, Ethan Petry 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

Episode 210, Segment 3 -- LHP MacKenzie Gore joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan this week to discuss his injury that sent him to the Injured List and his hopes that it will be a short stint that will allow him to return to the mound before the end 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

Episode 209, FULL SHOW -- The Nats losing streak continues as they were dealt yet another sweep over the weekend. And as if things couldn't get any worse, the team awaits news on the severity of injury to another top pitching prospect in the organization. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Alitzer try to figure out where the organization goes from here as the Major League club continues to spiral out of control. Plus, the latest on Jarlin Susana leaving his most recent start with an injury. 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