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From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here):The first trade domino ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline has fallen, and it involved the Nationals. News broke on Saturday Night that the Nats agreed to trade away INF Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for LHP Connelly Early. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen give their thoughts and insight on the 1-for-1 trade. Plus, hear from Paul Toboni who spoke to the media in the dugout on Sunday with his thoughts on the opportunity to complete the trade. Then, Tobi & Grant recap the Nats winning their most important series of the season so far versus an Arizona team that is directly ahead of them in the NL Wild Card standings. Stay tuned for interviews with Nats General Manager Ani Kilambi & Nats Manager Blake Butera as Grant Paulsen caught up with them during pregame ahead of the series opener versus the Diamondbacks.
Episode 258, FULL SHOW -- It's been a good start for the Nationals out of the All-Star Break, with a series win in West Sacramento vs the Athletics, and a series opening victory in Colorado vs the Rockies. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen layout what the plans could look like if the Nats continue their winning ways over the next couple of weeks ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and what factors should determine how the Nationals proceed to act as buyers, sellers or possibly even both.
Short show for Tobi Altizer, who makes the case for both buying, and selling at the deadline for the Washington Nationals.
Episode 257, FULL SHOW -- The unofficial second half of the season is upon us as the Nats hope to make a run to get back on track after a disappointing final series before the All-Star Break. Grant Paulsen returns alongside Tobi Altizer to recap his experience at the All-Star Festivities. Then, the guys dive into what to expect from the Nats as they begin their second half of the season with their first ever trip to Sacramento to take on the Athletics. Plus, we answer your burning Nats questions that you've submitted to our mailbag! And stay tuned on the backend of this episode to hear interviews with All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin as Grant caught up with them on the field ahead of the Midsummer Classic.
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
Episode 255, FULL SHOW -- Another series victory is in the books as the Nats offense continues to impress while taking two of three games versus the Houston Astros. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen dive into how the 2026 Nats features three batters with 20+ homeruns, and how Foster Griffin has firmly established himself as the Ace of the Nats rotation. Then, Grant Paulsen will be in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB Draft. He provides insight on who the Nationals could be in line to pick at #11 this coming weekend.
Hour 4: Grant and Danny discuss AJ Dybantsa's ceiling. Then, Tobi Altizer gives an important update.
Episode 255, FULL SHOW -- Another series victory is in the books as the Nats offense continues to impress while taking two of three games versus the Houston Astros. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen dive into how the 2026 Nats features three batters with 20+ homeruns, and how Foster Griffin has firmly established himself as the Ace of the Nats rotation. Then, Grant Paulsen will be in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB Draft. He provides insight on who the Nationals could be in line to pick at #11 this coming weekend.
Hour 3 1:12 - PFF Ranked Jayden Daniels as the 12th Best QB 19:02 - Tobi Altizer Previews Nationals-Yankees Before the All-Star Break 34:41 - Storytime with Doc and Anthony
Doc Walker welcomes Tobi Altizer of the Bustin' Loose Baseball Podcast to preview the Nationals-Yankees series before the All-Star break. Tobi explains the subtle changes—including new equipment and a revamped hitting approach—that have sparked Washington's offense and discusses whether the young Nationals can keep the momentum going.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL.
7.7.26, BMitch, Tobi Altizer and Callers have a discussion about soccer - has it gotten more popular in the United States after USMNT's World Cup run?
7.7.26: Stephen Whyno from the Associated Press joins BMitch & Tobi Altizer to discuss Alex Ovechkin returning to play for the Capitals next season and how much of a difference maker he will be for the squad.
7.7.26 Hour 4, BMitch, Tobi Altizer and Callers have a discussion about if Soccer has gotten more popular in the United States after USMNT's World Cup run. BMitch and Tobi Altizer discuss Darryn Peterson's impressive performance in the NBA Summer League so far and if AJ Dybantsa has more pressure on him now to match it.
7.7.26 Hour 3, BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking. BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL. BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to the Nationals avoiding a massive meltdown and beating the Astros 12-11.
7.7.26 Hour 2, BMitch and Tobi Altizer go over the most recent Brandon Aiyuk post about his current standing with the 49ers and give their thoughts on the situation. BMitch and Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on the Commanders signing Rasul Douglas and how much it helps the defense for the upcoming NFL season. Stephen Whyno from the Associated Press joins BMitch & Tobi Altizer to discuss Alex Ovechkin returning to play for the Capitals next season and how much of a difference maker he will be for the squad.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer go over the most recent Brandon Aiyuk post about his current standing with the 49ers and give their thoughts on the situation.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer take calls and ask what your biggest takeaway is from the US Men's National Team's run in the World Cup.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer open up the show reacting to the USMNT losing to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup, exiting in disappointing fashion.
7.7.26 Hour 1, BMitch and Tobi Altizer open up the show reacting to the USMNT losing to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup in disappointing fashion. BMitch and Tobi Altizer takes calls on what is your biggest takeaway from the USA Men's National Team's run in the World Cup.
7.7.26 Hour 1, BMitch and Tobi Altizer open up the show reacting to the USMNT losing to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup in disappointing fashion. BMitch and Tobi Altizer takes calls on what is your biggest takeaway from the USA Men's National Team's run in the World Cup. 7.7.26 Hour 2, BMitch and Tobi Altizer go over the most recent Brandon Aiyuk post about his current standing with the 49ers and give their thoughts on the situation. BMitch and Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on the Commanders signing Rasul Douglas and how much it helps the defense for the upcoming NFL season. Stephen Whyno from the Associated Press joins BMitch & Tobi Altizer to discuss Alex Ovechkin returning to play for the Capitals next season and how much of a difference maker he will be for the squad. 7.7.26 Hour 3, BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking. BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL. BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to the Nationals avoiding a massive meltdown and beating the Astros 12-11. 7.7.26 Hour 4, BMitch, Tobi Altizer and Callers have a discussion about if Soccer has gotten more popular in the United States after USMNT's World Cup run. BMitch and Tobi Altizer discuss Darryn Peterson's impressive performance in the NBA Summer League so far and if AJ Dybantsa has more pressure on him now to match it.
7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer discuss Darryn Peterson's impressive performance in the NBA Summer League so far, and if AJ Dybantsa has more pressure on him now to match it.
Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Full Show - Friday 3 July 2026 with Tobi Altizer and Ben Strober in for the Junkies. The guys talk about USMNT and World Cup, the Nationals pitchers being suspended, Ovechkin signing for another year and the Wizards trade options. Guests include Caps play-by-play announcer John Walton and Mark Zuckerman of MASN.
Hour 1: Overtime with Nick Ashooh - NBA Free Agency, USA-Bosnia Preview, Martino Puccio full 4690 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:05:15 +0000 kvNSQzRiW9dXDiSNEjcdmsThXIjgXU1R sports Overtime on 106.7 The Fan sports Hour 1: Overtime with Nick Ashooh - NBA Free Agency, USA-Bosnia Preview, Martino Puccio Overtime on The Fan sets the stage for Washington sports after dark, delivering smart analysis and strong opinions from hosts including Lynnell Willingham, Steve Czaban, Rick “Doc” Walker, Tobi Altizer, and more. From postgame Commanders reaction and Nationals storylines to Capitals, Wizards, and league-wide NFL, NBA, and MLB headlines, the show dives into performances, roster decisions, coaching strategy, and breaking developments as they unfold. With timely interviews, real-time reaction, and lively discussion, Overtime keeps DC sports fans informed, engaged, and plugged in as the night unfolds. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https:/
Episode 252, FULL SHOW -- After a disasterous series at home versus Philadelphia, the Nats were able to hit the road up I-95 and take a series win versus the Orioles. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how the Nats got back right despite some of the continued struggles in the lineup and the bullpen, and how Foster Griffin continues to establish himself as the teams top starter. Plus, Luis García Jr. is having the best stretch of his career, adding an NL Player of the Week award to his mantle. What are the plans going forward for the Nats 1st Baseman?
Episode 252, FULL SHOW -- After a disasterous series at home versus Philadelphia, the Nats were able to hit the road up I-95 and take a series win versus the Orioles. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how the Nats got back right despite some of the continued struggles in the lineup and the bullpen, and how Foster Griffin continues to establish himself as the teams top starter. Plus, Luis García Jr. is having the best stretch of his career, adding an NL Player of the Week award to his mantle. What are the plans going forward for the Nats 1st Baseman?
Episode 251, FULL SHOW -- After starting the series with a win on Monday Night, the Philadelphia Phillies would go on to haunt the Washington Nationals through the remainder of the series with comeback victories that broke the hearts of Nats fans everywhere night after night. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen look back at how the biggest series of the year so far turned into a nightmare as the Nats couldn't hold leads in the final three games of the series. Then, we try to figure out what is the best course of action to fix a bullpen that ultimately hasn't been reliable in recent weeks.
Episode 251, FULL SHOW -- After starting the series with a win on Monday Night, the Philadelphia Phillies would go on to haunt the Washington Nationals through the remainder of the series with comeback victories that broke the hearts of Nats fans everywhere night after night. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen look back at how the biggest series of the year so far turned into a nightmare as the Nats couldn't hold leads in the final three games of the series. Then, we try to figure out what is the best course of action to fix a bullpen that ultimately hasn't been reliable in recent weeks.
Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.
6.23.26 Hour 2, Tobi Altizer from 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Nationals hot streak plus becoming a wildcard team and then gives his thoughts and predictions on who the Wizards will take with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kevin Sheehan gives his prediction on who the Wizards will draft with their first overall pick, who he wants the Wizards to draft and other players in the class who he thinks will be good players.
6.23.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing how Darryn Peterson has suffered from panic attacks while at Kansas per a report from Ramona Shelburne and Kevin looks at the history of first overall NBA Draft picks in the 2000's to gauge the hit rate. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the Wizards giving Trae Young a big contract extension and pushes back on the criticism of the deal by NBA media and fans. Kevin Sheehan reacts to George Kittle's comments about Brandon Aiyuk's health and still looking good physically. 6.23.26 Hour 2, Tobi Altizer from 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Nationals hot streak plus becoming a wildcard team and then gives his thoughts and predictions on who the Wizards will take with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kevin Sheehan gives his prediction on who the Wizards will draft with their first overall pick, who he wants the Wizards to draft and other players in the class who he thinks will be good players. 6.23.26 Hour 3, Ben Strober from Locked on Wizards joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson, what would be their fit on the Wizards and who he thinks the team will draft at pick 1. Kevin Sheehan talks about the World Cup and pushes back on criticism from listeners about his lack of knowledge for the sport when discussing it.
6.23.26, Tobi Altizer from 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Nationals hot streak plus becoming a wildcard team and then gives his thoughts and predictions on who the Wizards will take with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.
Full Show - Tobi Altizer and Ben Strober in on Juneteenth talking Commanders offense, Wizards draft, Nats hot streak and World Cup
Episode 249, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals continue to secure series wins, earning their 4th in a row despite not being able to complete the sweep this week versus the Kansas City Royals. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen discuss how the Nationals can position themselves to be buyers at the trade deadline without completely putting the future of the organization at a disadvantage. Plus, Nasim Nuñez enjoyed a breakout series versus the Royals, and James Wood needs help to climb the ranks amongst Outfielders for the NL All-Star Team. Finally, we check-in on a couple of the rising names in the Minor League system this week and look ahead to a weekend series versus one of the AL's best teams in Tampa Bay.
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): If you were concerned with how the Nationals would recover from their devastating loss in the series finale versus San Francisco last week, this weekend series with the Mariners should help calm your nerves. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron breakdown how the Nationals offense and pitching staff were able to bounce back against the Mariners and go on to win their 3rd straight series. The BLB crew gets into why Dylan Crews' offensive numbers don't tell the whole story of how he impacts the game, and why James Wood should be in consideration for MVP honors. Then, we check-in on how some of the top prospects in the Nats organization have been performing over the last week. And we look ahead to a three game home series versus a struggling Kansas City Royals squad.
Episode 248, FULL SHOW -- If you were concerned with how the Nationals would recover from their devastating loss in the series finale versus San Francisco last week, this weekend series with the Mariners should help calm your nerves. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron breakdown how the Nationals offense and pitching staff were able to bounce back against the Mariners and go on to win their 3rd straight series. The BLB crew gets into why Dylan Crews' offensive numbers don't tell the whole story of how he impacts the game, and why James Wood should be in consideration for MVP honors. Then, we check-in on how some of the top prospects in the Nats organization have been performing over the last week. And we look ahead to a three game home series versus a struggling Kansas City Royals squad.
Episode 247, FULL SHOW -- Despite the successful 4-2 road trip out west for the Washington Nationals, Wednesday saw the ball club face one of their most devastating losses in franchise history as they would go on to lose a 9 run lead and surrender a walk-off Grand Slam to a former Nats Fan turned member of the San Francisco Giants. Tobi Altizer recaps what went wrong in that devastating loss, how the team has proved it can overcome turmoil so far and why we need to remember what expectations were ahead of the season. Plus, the recently promoted Top Prospect of the Nats is off to a hot start in High-A Wilmington, while a recently acquired Top Prospect won player of the week in Low-A Fredericksburg.
Episode 247, FULL SHOW -- Despite the successful 4-2 road trip out west for the Washington Nationals, Wednesday saw the ball club face one of their most devastating losses in franchise history as they would go on to lose a 9 run lead and surrender a walk-off Grand Slam to a former Nats Fan turned member of the San Francisco Giants. Tobi Altizer recaps what went wrong in that devastating loss, how the team has proved it can overcome turmoil so far and why we need to remember what expectations were ahead of the season. Plus, the recently promoted Top Prospect of the Nats is off to a hot start in High-A Wilmington, while a recently acquired Top Prospect won player of the week in Low-A Fredericksburg.
Episode 246, FULL SHOW -- After a disappointing series versus the Marlins, the Nationals recaptured their offensive prowess as they took 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron look back at the Nats offensive breakout from the weekend series, the continued resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, and a successful weekend from a bullpen that needed a bounce back. Plus, it was a big weekend for several top prospects in the Nationals organization. Find out which top prospects got the nod to be promoted up to the next level. And we look ahead to the final leg of the Nats west coast trip as they take on the San Francisco Giants.
Episode 246, FULL SHOW -- After a disappointing series versus the Marlins, the Nationals recaptured their offensive prowess as they took 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron look back at the Nats offensive breakout from the weekend series, the continued resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, and a successful weekend from a bullpen that needed a bounce back. Plus, it was a big weekend for several top prospects in the Nationals organization. Find out which top prospects got the nod to be promoted up to the next level. And we look ahead to the final leg of the Nats west coast trip as they take on the San Francisco Giants.
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): After an impressive series win at home versus the Padres, the Nats couldn't keep up the momentum as they were swept by their pesky NL East rivals from Miami. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen highlight some highs and lows from the series sweep and try to determine if this was just a small misstep, or if there concerns coming back to the forefront ahead of their West Coast road trip. Plus, Tobi Altizer caught up RHP Cade Cavalli to talk about his recent stretch of quality starts as he continues to get comfortable in his first full year as a Major League starter.
Episode 245, FULL SHOW -- After an impressive series win at home versus the Padres, the Nats couldn't keep up the momentum as they were swept by their pesky NL East rivals from Miami. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen highlight some highs and lows from the series sweep and try to determine if this was just a small misstep, or if there concerns coming back to the forefront ahead of their West Coast road trip. Plus, Tobi Altizer caught up RHP Cade Cavalli to talk about his recent stretch of quality starts as he continues to get comfortable in his first full year as a Major League starter.
Episode 244, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals completed one of their most successful months in the last few years in style, completing a series win over the San Diego Padres. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how their 16 win month of May came about, led by a the resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, a breakout season thus far for C Keibert Ruiz, and OF James Wood continuing to prove why he'll be a perennial All-Star. Then, hear from Nationals Manager Blake Butera as he joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Monday ahead of their series opener versus Miami. Plus a look at the latest performances on the Minor League Farm. And All-Star voting begins soon! Who should you be expecting to represent the Nats in the Midsummer Classic?
Episode 244, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals completed one of their most successful months in the last few years in style, completing a series win over the San Diego Padres. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how their 16 win month of May came about, led by a the resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, a breakout season thus far for C Keibert Ruiz, and OF James Wood continuing to prove why he'll be a perennial All-Star. Then, hear from Nationals Manager Blake Butera as he joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Monday ahead of their series opener versus Miami. Plus a look at the latest performances on the Minor League Farm. And All-Star voting begins soon! Who should you be expecting to represent the Nats in the Midsummer Classic?
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): It's been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been over the .500 mark at this point of the season, and we want to celebrate it with you! Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen bring you a quick episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball where we give you the details of our Parade down Half Street to celebrate the 2026 Nationals getting over .500!