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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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    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

    Assessing the Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 22:07


    Episode 187, Segment 3 -- 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

    Sending a Message; Farm Updates; In Need of an Opener?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 47:22


    Episode 186, FULL SHOW -- After a weekend of struggles to get the offense going versus the Texas Rangers, Manager Davey Martinez seemed to attempt to make a statement about his team's performance level on offense in his postgame press conference on Sunday. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to determine if his message will spark the team ahead of a road series versus the Mets, and how the call-up of Andrés Chapparo could help boost a lineup that's missing power hitting from the right side of the plate; OF Jacob Young returned from the Injured List ahead of the weekend series with the Rangers, causing the Nats to option OF Daylen Lile back to Triple A. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Lile being the odd man out. Plus, updates on Travis Sykora and Luke Dickerson as they continue to perform at a high level in the Minor Leagues; Cade Cavalli remains one of the Nationals top pitching prospects and is heating up in Triple A. Grant & Tobi ponder how soon it could be before he joins the Major League rotation and who he could potentially replace. Plus, with Mitchell Parker's struggles in the 1st inning of his outings, should the Nationals be considering using an opener for his scheduled starts? 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

    Sending a Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 22:24


    Episode 186, Segment 1 -- After a weekend of struggles to get the offense going versus the Texas Rangers, Manager Davey Martinez seemed to attempt to make a statement about his team's performance level on offense in his postgame press conference on Sunday. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to determine if his message will spark the team ahead of a road series versus the Mets, and how the call-up of Andrés Chapparo could help boost a lineup that's missing power hitting from the right side of the plate. 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

    Farm Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:32


    Episode 186, Segment 2 -- OF Jacob Young returned from the Injured List ahead of the weekend series with the Rangers, causing the Nats to option OF Daylen Lile back to Triple A. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Lile being the odd man out. Plus, updates on Travis Sykora and Luke Dickerson as they continue to perform at a high level in the Minor Leagues. 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

    In Need of an Opener?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:49


    Episode 186, Segment 3 -- Cade Cavalli remains one of the Nationals top pitching prospects and is heating up in Triple A. Grant & Tobi ponder how soon it could be before he joins the Major League rotation and who he could potentially replace. Plus, with Mitchell Parker's struggles in the 1st inning of his outings, should the Nationals be considering using an opener for his scheduled starts? 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

    Signature Performance; 1 on 1 with Travis Sykora; Patrick Corbin & The Rangers Come to Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 59:09


    Episode 185, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals came up short in their big time series matchup with the Chicago Cubs, losing two of three. But one player in particular stood out, pitching what might have been his best performance of the season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the Nats series with the Cubs and talk about why MacKenzie Gore's 7 inning shutout performance versus one of the top offenses in the Major Leagues might have been the most signature performance of his career so far; The Nationals Top Pitching Prospect has been rising up MLB Prospect rankings as of late as he's returned to the mound in dominant form. Grant Paulsen chats 1 on 1 with Nationals No. 1 Prospect, RHP Travis Sykora about his excellent start to his Minor League career, overcoming injuries and more; The Nationals wrap up their homestand with a 3-game weekend series versus the Texas Rangers. Grant & Tobi look ahead to the return of 2019 World Series Champion Patrick Corbin, who is having a surprising resurgent season for the Rangers. 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

    Signature Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 17:43


    Episode 185, Segment 1 -- The Nationals came up short in their big time series matchup with the Chicago Cubs, losing two of three. But one player in particular stood out, pitching what might have been his best performance of the season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the Nats series with the Cubs, and talk about why MacKenzie Gore's 7 inning shutout performance versus one of the top offenses in the Major Leagues might have been the most signature performance of his career so far. 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

    1 on 1 with Travis Sykora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 28:27


    Episode 185, Segment 2 -- The Nationals Top Pitching Prospect has been rising up MLB Prospect rankings as of late as he's returned to the mound in dominant form. Grant Paulsen chats 1 on 1 with Nationals No. 1 Prospect, RHP Travis Sykora about his excellent start to his Minor League career, overcoming injuries 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

    Patrick Corbin & The Rangers Come to Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:55


    Episode 185, Segment 3 -- The Nationals wrap up their homestand with a 3-game weekend series versus the Texas Rangers. Grant & Tobi look ahead to the return of 2019 World Series Champion Patrick Corbin, who is having a surprising resurgent season for the Rangers. 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

    Success Out West; Ken Rosenthal Dissects the Nats; Path to the Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 78:30


    Episode 184, FULL SHOW -- The Nats are returning home after winning a pair of series out west versus the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a successful west coast road trip where James Wood's stock continues to rise, Josh Bell's bat heats up, and the bullpen continues to solidify itself with the recent performances from some of their young arms; Late last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic released an article where he dissected the Nationals organization and tried to assess where the team was in the years following trading Juan Soto. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Rosenthal's article and discuss why the article may have been released a year too late when compared to how the Nationals look in recent weeks; Grant & Tobi dive into some of the best performances from the Nationals Minor League system, including a ridiculous start to the season for top pitching prospect Travis Sykora, highlights from Alex Clemmey and Brady House, and more. Then, Grant & Tobi give their first look ahead to next month's MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Is Ethan Holliday a lock to be picked at the top of the 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

    Success Out West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 25:27


    Episode 184, Segment 1 -- The Nats are returning home after winning a pair of series out west versus the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a successful west coast road trip where James Wood's stock continues to rise, Josh Bell's bat heats up, and the bullpen continues to solidify itself with the recent performances from some of their young arms. 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

    Ken Rosenthal Dissects the Nats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 21:05


    Episode 184, Segment 2 -- Late last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic released an article where he dissected the Nationals organization and tried to assess where the team was in the years following trading Juan Soto. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Rosenthal's article and discuss why the article may have been released a year too late when compared to how the Nationals look in recent weeks. 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

    Path to the Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 32:23


    Episode 184, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi dive into some of the best performances from the Nationals Minor League system, including a ridiculous start to the season for top pitching prospect Travis Sykora, highlights from Alex Clemmey and Brady House, and more. Then, Grant & Tobi give their first look ahead to next month's MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Is Ethan Holliday a lock to be picked at the top of the 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

    Pitching Strides; Fast Track to the Majors; Talking with Daylen Lile & MacKenzie Gore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:18


    Episode 183, FULL SHOW -- Despite the series loss to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, the Nationals pitching staff impressed over the weekend, with 3 quality starts and solid performances out of the bullpen. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown the weekend that was, which featured 8 shutout innings from Jake Irvin, a surprising hot streak from a young arm in the bullpen, and more; Following the Major League debut of Robert Hassell III on Thursday, his former teammate at Rochester, OF Daylen Lile made his Major League debut on Friday. Grant & Tobi breakdown the expectations for Lile, plus look at scenarios of what happens when Dylan Crews and Jacob Young return from their injuries; With Daylen Lile's arrival to the Major Leagues, we wanted to throwback to our interview with Daylen Lile back in West Palm Beach when Bustin' Loose Baseball visited Nationals Spring Training. Then, hear from MacKenzie Gore as Tobi Altizer caught up with him after his Friday start where he threw 6 Innings of 1-run ball. 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

    Pitching Strides

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 18:49


    Episode 183, Segment 1 -- Despite the series loss to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, the Nationals pitching staff impressed over the weekend, with 3 quality starts and solid performances out of the bullpen. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown the weekend that was, which featured 8 shutout innings from Jake Irvin, a surprising hot streak from a young arm in the bullpen, 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

    Fast Track to the Majors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 24:55


    Episode 183, Segment 2 -- Following the Major League debut of Robert Hassell III on Thursday, his former teammate at Rochester, OF Daylen Lile made his Major League debut on Friday. Grant & Tobi breakdown the expectations for Lile, plus look at scenarios of what happens when Dylan Crews and Jacob Young return from their injuries. 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

    Talking with Daylen Lile & MacKenzie Gore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 16:33


    Episode 183, Segment 3 -- With Daylen Lile's arrival to the Major Leagues, we wanted to throwback to our interview with Daylen Lile back in West Palm Beach when Bustin' Loose Baseball visited Nationals Spring Training. Then, hear from MacKenzie Gore as Tobi Altizer caught up with him after his Friday start where he threw 6 Innings of 1-run ball. 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

    Welcome to the Show Bobby Barrels; Revenge on the Braves; Robert Hassell III Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 51:01


    Episode 182, FULL SHOW -- With injuries in the outfield to Dylan Crews and Jacob Young, the Nationals were forced to turn to their Minor League system for help. And there was no better place to turn to as their Top Outfield prospect, Robert Hassell III joined the team on Thursday to make his Major League Debut. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back as his dazzling first night as a member of the big-league roster and set the expectations for what he will provide to the lineup, and what the lineup could look like once Crews and Young are healthy again; After losing 3 of 4 in Atlanta last week, the Nationals were able to bounce back against the division rivals with a two-game sweep at home this week. Grant & Tobi highlight some of the best performances from the two-game set as they look toward finishing their homestand strong when the Giants come to town; We throw back to our interview with Robert Hassell III from Spring Training, where he established himself as a player to watch out for in 2025 with a hot start to his 2025 campaign. Enjoy this interview from March with the Nationals top Outfield 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

    Welcome to the Show Bobby Barrels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:43


    Episode 182, Segment 1 -- With injuries in the outfield to Dylan Crews and Jacob Young, the Nationals were forced to turn to their Minor League system for help. And there was no better place to turn to as their Top Outfield prospect, Robert Hassell III joined the team on Thursday to make his Major League Debut. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back as his dazzling first night as a member of the big league roster and set the expectations for what he will provide to the lineup, and what the lineup could look like once Crews and Young are healthy again. 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

    Revenge on the Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 13:14


    Episode 182, Segment 2 -- After losing 3 of 4 in Atlanta last week, the Nationals were able to bounce back against the division rivals with a two-game sweep at home this week. Grant & Tobi highlight some of the best performances from the two-game set as they look toward finishing their homestand strong when the Giants come to town. 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

    Robert Hassell III Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 10:17


    Episode 182, Segment 3 -- We throw back to our interview with Robert Hassell III from Spring Training, where he established himself as a player to watch out for in 2025 with a hot start to his 2025 campaign. Enjoy this interview from March with the Nationals top Outfield 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

    Beltway Series Sweep; The Spark Plug; Farm Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 62:13


    Episode 181, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals not only won the season series this weekend when they squared off with Baltimore for the 2nd series early this season, but they would go on to sweep them at Camden Yards in dominating fashion. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer analyze how the faces of the Nationals stepped up big to lead the team to a comeback win on Friday, followed by two double digit run performances; Aside from the performances from the faces of the franchise, the Nationals got several other encouraging performances in their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. Grant & Tobi look back at how Nasim Nuñez's performance on Friday sparked the team to a comeback victory, and how Cole Henry is solidifying himself as one of the more reliable arms in the bullpen; There's a lot to like with what's happening in the Nationals Minor League system. Grant & Tobi discuss when we could see Brady House, Robert Hassell III, or Daylen Lile at the Major League level, Travis Sykora's latest start, and Luke Dickerson's first full week in professional ball. 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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