Bustin’ Loose Baseball

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

Episode 208, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals wrapped up their road trip with a three-game series in New York against the Yankees. Despite having their top three pitchers on the mound, things didn't fare well as the Nats were swept in ugly fashion. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series of misery before the team returns to Nats Park to host a pair of Florida teams; Nats lefty MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC for his weekly guest spot to talk about his recent outing versus the Yankees and what it's like to pitch in some of the historic stadiums across the league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 208, Segment 1 -- The Nationals wrapped up their road trip with a three game series in New York against the Yankees. Despite having their top three pitchers on the mound, things didn't fare well as the Nats were swept in ugly fashion. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a series of misery before the team returns to Nats Park to host a pair of Florida teams. 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 208, Segment 2 -- Nats lefty MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC for his weekly guest spot to talk about his recent outing versus the Yankees and what it's like to pitch in some of the historic stadiums across the league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 207, FULL SHOW -- Despite the Nationals dropping the final two games of their weekend series in Philadelphia, the team overall continues to play good baseball to keep up with their playoff bound division rivals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the Nats series versus the Phillies, including the regression of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker, increased production from the catcher position, and impressive performances out of the Nationals bullpen; Jarlin Susana continues to show why he's climbing the ranks as one of the top pitching prospects across Minor League Baseball as he had yet another double-digit strikeout performance for Double-A Harrisburg over the weekend. Could Susana possibly get a chance to make a Major League start before the end of the season? Plus, Grant Paulsen shares a couple of nuggets of insight from a couple of MLB General Managers that he recently interviewed on MLB Network Radio. And we look ahead to the upcoming three game series at Yankee Stadium. 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 207, Segment 1 -- Despite the Nationals dropping the final two games of their weekend series in Philadelphia, the team overall continues to play good baseball to keep up with their playoff bound division rivals. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the Nats series versus the Phillies, including the regression of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker, increased production from the catcher position, and impressive performances out of the Nationals 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

Episode 207, Segment 2 -- Jarlin Susana continues to show why he's climbing the ranks as one of the top pitching prospects across Minor League Baseball as he had yet another double digit strikeout performance for Double-A Harrisburg over the weekend. Could Susana possibly get a chance to make a Major League start before the end of the season? Plus, Grant Paulsen shares a couple of nuggets of insight from a couple of MLB General Managers that he recently interviewed on MLB Network Radio. And we look ahead to the upcoming three game series at Yankee Stadium. 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 206, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown a series win versus NL East rival New York Mets, including encouraging performances by the offense and the Nationals bullpen. Plus, Grant & Tobi continue to preach patience as James Wood continues to fight through the first slump of his young Major League career; Nationals Ace MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier this week for his weekly guest spot on 106.7 The Fan in DC, where he detailed his routine between starts, preparing for Superstar hitters and more!; Nationals number 1 overall pick from last month's draft made his professional debut on Thursday as he clocked his first three career hits and more for the Fredericksburg Nationals. Grant & Tobi look back at his stellar debut in club affiliated ball, as well as the rest of an intriguing lineup in Low-A. Plus, a look at how top pitching prospect Jarlin Susana is lighting up radar guns across Double-A. 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 206, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown a series win versus NL East rival New York Mets, including encouraging performances by the offense and the Nationals bullpen. Plus, Grant & Tobi continue to preach patience as James Wood continues to fight through the first slump of his young Major League 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

Episode 206, Segment 2 -- Nationals Ace MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier this week for his weekly guest spot on 106.7 The Fan in DC, where he detailed his routine between starts, preparing for Superstar hitters 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 206, Segment 3 -- Nationals number 1 overall pick from last month's draft made his professional debut on Thursday as he clocked his first three career hits and more for the Fredericksburg Nationals. Grant & Tobi look back at his stellar debut in club affiliated ball, as well as the rest of an intriguing lineup in Low-A. Plus, a look at how top pitching prospect Jarlin Susana is lighting up radar guns across Double-A. 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 205, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals split the series with the Phillies over the weekend, but the return of OF Dylan Crews seems to have injected new life into the team. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer look at how Dylan Crews' impact on the team makes him the clear heart and soul of the roster, and what role that plays going forward as he progresses his Major League career. Plus, Grant & Tobi provide their thoughts on 1st Baseman Nathaniel Lowe being Designated for Assignment; Cade Cavalli made his third Major League start of the season on Saturday, and it was his best one yet. Grant & Tobi discuss the impact that Cade Cavalli's impressive performances thus far could have on the future of the Nationals rotation; Grant & Tobi dive into the latest updates from MLB Pipeline, which now features the Nationals recent draft class. 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 205, Segment 1 -- The Nationals split the series with the Phillies over the weekend, but the return of OF Dylan Crews seems to have injected new life into the team. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer look at how Dylan Crews' impact on the team makes him the clear heart and soul of the roster, and what role that plays going forward as he progresses his Major League career. Plus, Grant & Tobi provide their thoughts on 1st Baseman Nathaniel Lowe being Designated for Assignment. 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 205, Segment 2 -- Cade Cavalli made his third Major League start of the season on Saturday, and it was his best one yet. Grant & Tobi discuss the impact that Cade Cavalli's impressive performances thus far could have on the future of the Nationals rotation. 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 205, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi dive into the latest updates from MLB Pipeline, which now features the Nationals recent draft class. 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 204, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals were able to avoid the sweep on Wednesday as they took the series finale in Kansas City, finishing their two-city road trip with a 3-3 record. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron discuss how the resurgence of James Wood and CJ Abrams has sparked an offense that desperately needed a jolt from their top two hitters; With Dylan Crews set to return to the Major League roster in the series opener versus Philadelphia, Grant & Darris try to figure out how the outfield will shake out with three spots for potentially five players who all are in need of play time at the Major League level in a season that is now solely focused on development; Nats All-Star MacKenzie Gore will be a weekly guest for the rest of the season on The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan in DC. He joined them on Wednesday for his first of many appearances to talk about the Nats win over the Royals, his All-Star season so far, and some of the quirks of living the life as a Major League baseball player. 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 204, Segment 1 -- The Nationals were able to avoid the sweep on Wednesday as they took the series finale in Kansas City, finishing their two city road trip with a 3-3 record. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron discuss how the resurgence of James Wood and CJ Abrams has sparked an offense that desperately needed a jolt from their top two hitters. 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 204, Segment 2 -- With Dylan Crews set to return to the Major League roster in the series opener versus Philadelphia, Grant & Darris try to figure out how the outfield will shake out with three spots for potentially five players who all are in need of play time at the Major League level in a season that is now solely focused on development. 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 204, Segment 3 -- Nats All-Star MacKenzie Gore will be a weekly guest for the rest of the season on The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan in DC. He joined them on Wednesday for his first of many appearances to talk about the Nats win over the Royals, his All-Star season so far, and some of the quirks of living the life as a Major League baseball player. 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 203, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals got their 6-game road trip off to a good start as they take two of three in San Francisco over the weekend, led by dominant starting pitching performances from Brad Lord and MacKenzie Gore. Grant Paulsen recaps the series that was and breaks down what MacKenzie Gore adjusted on his way to his best performance on the mound since before the All-Star Break; Another big part of the Nationals taking two out of three from the San Francisco Giants was big performances from their All-Star OF James Wood, who seems to finally be working his way out of his extended slump. Grant discusses the importance of a big offensive series for James Wood and CJ Abrams and evaluates the future of the Outfield as Dylan Crews is nearing the end of his rehab assignment; Cade Cavalli made his long-awaited return to the Major Leagues last week with an impressive outing. Grant Paulsen caught up with Cavalli after his season debut to talk about the work he put in to get back to pitching for the Nationals after a long battle with 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

Episode 203, Segment 1 -- The Nationals got their 6-game road trip off to a good start as they take two of three in San Francisco over the weekend, led by dominant starting pitching performances from Brad Lord and MacKenzie Gore. Grant Paulsen recaps the series that was and breaks down what MacKenzie Gore adjusted on his way to his best performance on the mound since before the All-Star Break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 203, Segment 2 -- Another big part of the Nationals taking two out of three from the San Francisco Giants was big performances from their All-Star OF James Wood, who seems to finally be working his way out of his extended slump. Grant discusses the importance of a big offensive series for James Wood and CJ Abrams, and evaluates the future of the Outfield as Dylan Crews is nearing the end of his rehab assignment. 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 203, Segment 3 -- Cade Cavalli made his long-awaited return to the Major Leagues last week with an impressive outing. Grant Paulsen caught up with Cavalli after his season debut to talk about the work he put in to get back to pitching for the Nationals after a long battle with 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

Episode 202, FULL SHOW - The Nationals found themselves on the wrong side of history over the weekend after allowing 56 hits to the Milwaukee Brewers over the course of the three-game series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to figure out what's left to look forward to in a season of dismay and what parts of the roster clearly need an overhaul; As the Athletics come to town for a three-game series, Grant & Tobi look at the ongoing struggles for Nats slugger James Wood, who hasn't quite been the same since before the All-Star Break; Nationals Interim GM Mike DeBartolo joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to detail everything that went into the decisions made at the Trade Deadline where the Nationals traded away six players in total and brought back in ten prospects. 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 202, Segment 1 - The Nationals found themselves on the wrong side of history over the weekend after allowing 56 hits to the Milwaukee Brewers over the course of the three-game series. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to figure out what's left to look forward to in a season of dismay and what parts of the roster clearly need an overhaul. 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 202, Segment 2 -- As the Athletics come to town for a three-game series, Grant & Tobi look at the ongoing struggles for Nats slugger James Wood, who hasn't quite been the same since before the All-Star Break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 202, Segment 3 -- Nationals Interim GM Mike DeBartolo joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to detail everything that went into the decisions made at the Trade Deadline where the Nationals traded away six players in total and brought back in ten prospects. 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 201, FULL SHOW -- It was a busy trade deadline for the Washington Nationals and Interim GM Mike DeBartolo as they completed five trades, shipping out six players and receiving ten prospects in return. But not pictured in any of those trades were the names of Josh Bell and MacKenzie Gore. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron try to figure out why the Nats couldn't deal Bell or Gore, amongst a few other potential trade candidates as the Trade Deadline came and went on Thursday; Grant & Darris go through each of the five total trades that the Nationals conducted over the last week and breakdown the prospect return in each deal. 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 201, Segment 1 -- It was a busy trade deadline for the Washington Nationals and Interim GM Mike DeBartolo as they completed five trades, shipping out six players and receiving ten prospects in return. But not pictured in any of those trades were the names of Josh Bell and MacKenzie Gore. Grant Paulsen & Producer Darris Dameron try to figure out why the Nats couldn't deal Bell or Gore, amongst a few other potential trade candidates as the Trade Deadline came and went on Thursday. 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 201, Segment 2 -- Grant & Darris go through each of the five total trades that the Nationals conducted over the last week and breakdown the prospect return in each deal. 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 200, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals have won back-to-back series for the first time in a long time as they took the final two of three games versus the Minnesota Twins. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap highlights from the series versus the Twins, including several quality pitching performances and big games from CJ Abrams; With the MLB Trade Deadline looming, Grant & Tobi look ahead to who the Nats will potentially make available, including Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell, Michael Soroka and other possibilities. Plus, the Nationals have already made their first trade ahead of the deadline as INF Amed Rosario was sent to the New York Yankees over the weekend. Grant & Tobi recap the return for Rosario. 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 200, Segment 1 -- The Nationals have won back-to-back series for the first time in a long time as they took the final two of three games versus the Minnesota Twins. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap highlights from the series versus the Twins, including several quality pitching performances and big games from CJ Abrams. 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 200, Segment 2 -- With the MLB Trade Deadline looming, Grant & Tobi look ahead to who the Nats will potentially make available, including Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell, Michael Soroka and other possibilities. Plus, the Nationals have already made their first trade ahead of the deadline as INF Amed Rosario was sent to the New York Yankees over the weekend. Grant & Tobi recap the return for Rosario. 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