Bustin’ Loose Baseball

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

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