Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Previewing the 2023 MLB Draft; Kyle Glaser of Baseball America; How Bonus Pool Allotment Works

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65, FULL SHOW -- We're just days away from the 2023 MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the 2nd overall pick in the 1st round. But with the Pi...

Previewing the 2023 MLB Draft

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65, Segment 1 -- We're just days away from the 2023 MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the 2nd overall pick in the 1st round. But with the Pi...

Kyle Glaser of Baseball America

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65, Segment 2 -- Grant and Tobi get a detailed breakdown of what to expect at the top of the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft as Senior Write...

How Bonus Pool Allotment Works

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65, Segment 3 -- Grant provides information on how the 'Bonus Pool Allotment' works in the MLB Draft. Plus, final thoughts before the MLB Draf...

Hey Now, Gray's An All-Star; Gore Unravels; Josiah Gray Talks Being Named An All-Star

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 64, FULL SHOW -- The Nats have their 2023 All-Star! RHP Josiah Gray takes his talents to Seattle as he'll represent the Nats following a stron...

Hey Now, Gray's An All-Star

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 64, Segment 1 -- The Nats have their 2023 All-Star! RHP Josiah Gray takes his talents to Seattle as he'll represent the Nats following a stron...

Gore Unravels

03 Jul 2023

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Episode 64, Segment 2 -- MacKenzie Gore unraveled in his last start versus the Phillies following a mental error in the field. Grant & Tobi discuss ho...

Josiah Gray Talks Being Named an All-Star

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 64, Segment 3 -- The Nationals newly named All-Star RHP Josiah Gray joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Monday to discuss what it was lik...

Rising Stars on Display; Jackson Rutledge on his Promotion to Rochester; Brotherly Road Trip

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63, FULL SHOW -- It's been a great week for two of the Nationals top prospects, as both OF James Wood and 3B Brady House were selected to repr...

Rising Stars on Display

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63, Segment 1 -- It's been a great week for two of the Nationals top prospects, as both OF James Wood and 3B Brady House were selected to repr...

Jackson Rutledge on His Promotion to Rochester

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63, Segment 2 -- The Nationals 2019 1st Round Pick, Jackson Rutledge, has had an outstanding start to his 2023 campaign. His recent performanc...

Brotherly Road Trip

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63, Segment 3 -- The Nationals conclude their long road trip as they begin a three game series against the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend....

Catching the Lane Train; Draft Board Shuffle; Green with Concern

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen returns from a trip to Winston Salem, where he details his visit of Wake Forest University's Baseball facilitie...

Catching the Lane Train

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen returns from a trip to Winston Salem, where he details his visit of Wake Forest University's Baseball facilitie...

Draft Board Shuffle

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62, Segment 2 -- As the College World Series concludes, and the MLB Draft is right around the corner, draft experts are shuffling their boards...

Green with Concern

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62, Segment 3 -- With talks of the Nationals potentially getting one of the top Outfielders in the 2023 MLB Draft, fans wonder if there's any ...

Go Ballistic!; Skenes Watch Continues; Around the System

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 61, FULL SHOW -- Thursday's make up game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks was entertaining in more ways than one despite the 5-3 loss. Manager ...

Go Ballistic!

23 Jun 2023

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Episode 61, Segment 1 -- Thursday's make up game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks was entertaining in more ways than one despite the 5-3 loss. Manager ...

Skenes Watch Continues

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 61, Segment 2 -- LSU's Star Pitcher Paul Skenes impresses again as the LSU Tigers continue their run through the College World Series. Grant a...

Around the System

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 61, Segment 3 -- Grant and Tobi spin around the Nationals Minor League system, spotlighting bright performances from Jackson Rutledge, Andry L...

Can't Fry These Fish; Skenes Makes His Mark; Minor League Check-In

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60, FULL SHOW -- Grant & Tobi recap a rough home series for the Nationals as they were swept once again by the Miami Marlins. Plus, they take ...

Can't Fry These Fish

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60, Segment 1 -- Grant & Tobi recap a rough home series for the Nationals as they were swept once again by the Miami Marlins. Plus, they take ...

Skenes Makes His Mark

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60, Segment 2 -- LSU's star Pitcher Paul Skenes was on full display over the weekend as he struck out 12 while flashing his 100 mph heater in ...

Minor League Check-In

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60, Segment 3 -- Grant Paulsen provides updates on some of the top prospects in the Nationals Minor League system, including Jake Bennett, Jak...

I'm Over This Play!; Gray Adds A New Pitch; Dave Jageler Recalls 2019

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals lost game 2 of their midweek series in Houston in a oh-so-familiar fashion on Wednesday Night. Grant & Tobi rec...

I'm Over This Play!

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59, Segment 1 -- The Nationals lost game 2 of their midweek series in Houston in a oh-so-familiar fashion on Wednesday Night. Grant & Tobi rec...

Gray Adds A New Pitch

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59, Segment 2 -- On a positive note from Wednesday Night's contest against the Astros, it appears Josiah Gray found himself with a new pitch a...

Dave Jageler Recalls 2019

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59, Segment 3 -- One of the radio play-by-play voices of the Washington Nationals, Dave Jageler, joined Grant on 106.7 The Fan to remember the...

Who's Hot, Who's Not; Remembering 2019; Stars Align for College World Series

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 58, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Tobi kickoff this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a progress report on the Nationals position players, and h...

Who's Hot, Who's Not

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 58, Segment 1 -- Grant and Tobi kickoff this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a progress report on the Nationals position players, and h...

Remembering 2019

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 58, Segment 2 -- Grant and Tobi continue to give their report cards on the Nats player performances over the last couple of weeks, this time c...

Stars Align for College World Series

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 58, Segment 3 -- The College World Series takes place this upcoming weekend and it will feature lots of the top incoming prospects from the co...

Prospect Perspective; Teddy Cahill of Baseball America; Betting on Green

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 57, FULL SHOW -- Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs has released their newest Top 31 Nationals Prospects list, providing a fresh perspective on who...

Prospect Perspective

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 57, Segment 1 -- Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs has released their newest Top 31 Nationals Prospects list, providing a fresh perspective on who...

Teddy Cahill of Baseball America

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 57, Segment 2 -- With the Men's College World Series right around the corner, and the MLB Draft just about a month away, Grant and Tobi catch ...

Betting on Green

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 57, Segment 3 -- Grant and Tobi continue their look at FanGraphs Top 31 Nationals Prospects list, and assess why the Nats 2022 1st round pick ...

A Philthy End to the Weekend; Tipping the Cap to Strasburg; Bullpen in Shambles

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals lose a weekend series to Philadelphia, and it didn't end pretty. Grant and Tobi dive into the series that was, ...

A Philthy End to the Weekend

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56, Segment 1 -- The Nationals lose a weekend series to Philadelphia, and it didn't end pretty. Grant and Tobi dive into the series that was, ...

Tipping the Cap to Strasburg

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56, Segment 2 -- News broke over the weekend that Stephen Strasburg's rehab has been shut down as he has been hit with another serious setback...

Bullpen in Shambles

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56, Segment 3 -- It was a rough weekend for the Nationals bullpen in their three game series versus Philadelphia. Grant and Tobi figure out wh...

Bringing the Wood; Game of the Year!; Robert Hassell III on His Season So Far

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 55, FULL SHOW -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a road trip to Bowie to see some of the Nats top prospects as the Harrisburg Senators fa...

Bringing the Wood

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 55, Segment 1 -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a road trip to Bowie to see some of the Nats top prospects as the Harrisburg Senators fa...

The Game of the Year!

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 55, Segment 2 -- The Nationals finished their road trip with a bang, mashing five homeruns in a 10-6 victory to close the series finale in Los...

Robert Hassell III on His Season So Far

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 55, Segment 3 -- One of the faces of the Juan Soto trade is OF Robert Hassell III. He joined Grant & Danny live from the home of the Bowie Bay...

Everyone Remain Kuhl; Nationals OF Lane Thomas; Dodgers Series Preview + Minor League Promotion

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54, FULL SHOW -- The Nats went into Kansas City over the weekend and took 2 of 3 from the home team. But it didn't come without its ups and do...

Everyone Remain Kuhl

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54, Segment 1 -- The Nats went into Kansas City over the weekend and took 2 of 3 from the home team. But it didn't come without its ups and do...

Nationals OF Lane Thomas

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54, Segment 2 -- OF Lane Thomas has been playing stellar baseball in the month of May, and is potentially making a bid for a player of the mon...

Dodgers Series Preview + Minor League Promotion

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi preview the Nats left coast series with the Dodgers. Plus, a Nats top prospect was promoted over the weekend, an...

Return of the Chosen Juan; On the Field with MacKenzie Gore; Drew Millas

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53, FULL SHOW -- Juan Soto returned to DC once again this week dawning the unfamiliar brown uniforms of the San Diego Padres. But what is beco...

Return of the Chosen Juan

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53, Segment 1 -- Juan Soto returned to DC once again this week dawning the unfamiliar brown uniforms of the San Diego Padres. But what is beco...

On the Field with MacKenzie Gore

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53, Segment 2 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore the day after his start against the Padres earlier this week to chat abou...

Drew Millas

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53, Segment 3 -- Nationals Cather prospect Drew Millas was recently promoted to AAA Rochester. The Nats #29 prospect joins Bustin' Loose Baseb...

Red Hot Candy; A Veterans Presence; Friars Coming to Town

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52, FULL SHOW -- Who's hotter than Jeimer Candelario? Grant Pauslen and Tobi Altizer are back for a new episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball as t...

Red Hot Candy

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52, Segment 1 -- Who's hotter than Jeimer Candelario? Grant Pauslen and Tobi Altizer are back for a new episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball as t...

A Veterans Presence

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52, Segment 2 -- After looking into the younger rising stars and how they're progressing in our last episode, this week we take a look at the ...

Friars Coming to Town

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52, Segment 3 -- Tuesday, the Nats will welcome Juan Soto and the Padres to town for a three game series. Grant and Tobi look ahead to Soto's ...

Exceeding Expectations; Minor League Stars Shining Bright; Fair or Foul

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back after a brief hiatus. Grant Paulsen returns alongside new co-host Tobi Altizer of 106.7 The Fa...

Exceeding Expectations

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back after a brief hiatus. Grant Paulsen returns alongside new co-host Tobi Altizer of 106.7 The Fa...

Minor League Stars Shining Bright

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi take a deep dive into the stats for some of the biggest stars in the Nationals Minor League system, including OF...

Fair or Foul

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi bring in Producer Darris for a series of 'Fair or Foul' questions regarding your 2023 Washington Nationals To ...

Waking Up the Offense; Hot or Not - Pitchers & Minors; Cole Henry Joins BLB

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50, FULL SHOW -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode o...

Waking Up the Offense

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50, Segment 1 -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode o...

Hot or Not - Pitchers & Minors

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50, Segment 2 -- Grant continues his Hot or Not breakdown after two weeks of Baseball action as he looks to how the Nationals pitching staff h...

Cole Henry Joins BLB to Talk Recovery

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50, Segment 3 -- The Nationals #13 ranked prospect RHP Cole Henry is progressing well after having surgery to correct his battle with Thoracic...

A Way Too Early State of the Nats; Reviewing the Pitch Clock; Nats Pitching Coach Jim Hickey & Barry Svrluga

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49, FULL SHOW -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's ...

A Way Too Early State of the Nats

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49, Segment 1 -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's ...

Reviewing the Pitch Clock

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49, Segment 2 -- With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books, Grant gives his thought...

Nats Pitching Coach Jim Hickey & Barry Svrluga

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49, Segment 3 -- Just before first pitch of Opening Day, Grant & Danny got some time to catch up with Nationals Pitching Coach Jim Hickey, who...

Cade Cavalli Set for Tommy John Surgery; What If Joey Meneses...?; MacKenzie Gore Ready for Nats Debut

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 48, FULL SHOW -- After leaving his latest Spring Training start with an elbow injury, the Nationals would go on to announce that RHP Cade Cava...

Cade Cavalli Set for Tommy John Surgery

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 48, Segment 1 -- After leaving his latest Spring Training start with an elbow injury, the Nationals would go on to announce that RHP Cade Cava...

What If Joey Meneses,,,?

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 48, Segment 2 -- Joey Meneses continues to perform at a high level as he competes for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Which brings ...

MacKenzie Gore Ready for Nats Debut

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 48, Segment 3 -- LHP MacKenzie Gore was acquired as a major part of the trade that sent OF Juan Soto to the Padres, but was shutdown in 2022 b...

Keeping Our Own; Assessing the Spring Training Roster; Josiah Gray Talks About His New Pitch

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 47, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back for the 2023 season! And so is the World Baseball Classic, as Nats Slugger Joey Meneses gets t...

Keeping Our Own

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 47, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back for the 2023 season! And so is the World Baseball Classic, as Nats Slugger Joey Meneses gets t...

Assessing the Spring Training Roster

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 47, Segment 2 -- As Spring Training is well underway, Grant & Danny analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the 2023 roster as currently const...

Josiah Gray Talks About His New Pitch

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 47, Segment 3 -- Nationals RHP Josiah Gray joined Grant & Danny from Spring Training to tell how he came about developing his new Cutter, why ...

Is the Stove Getting Hot?; Trevor Williams Joins Bustin' Loose Baseball

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 46, FULL SHOW -- As we near the mid point of December, the Nationals finally make a splash move in MLB Free Agency, signing former Mets RHP Tr...

Is the Stove Getting Hot?

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 46, Segment 1 -- As we near the mid point of December, the Nationals finally make a splash move in MLB Free Agency, signing former Mets RHP Tr...

Trevor Williams

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 46, Segment 2 -- RHP Trevor Williams joins Grant and Danny on Bustin' Loose Baseball after signing with the Nationals. He discusses what the p...

Lucky Number 2; Still For Sale?; Barry Svrluga Assesses the State of the Nats

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45, FULL SHOW -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023...

Lucky Number 2

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45, Segment 1 -- For the first time in MLB history, the league held a draft lottery on Tuesday night to determine the draft order for the 2023...

Still For Sale?

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45, Segment 2 -- The latest reports confirm that there is currently no timeline on when the Nationals franchise could be sold. Grant & Danny d...

Barry Svrluga Assesses the State of the Nats

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant & Danny to detail his article on the state of the Washington Nationals, ...

Are Combined No-Hitters Real?; Back at the Park; Roadblocks for Ownership

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44, FULL SHOW -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss ...

Are Combined No-Hitters Real?

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44, Segment 1 -- As the the intense nature of this years World Series reaches its peak, Grant and Danny break down the series so far, discuss ...

Back at the Park

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44, Segment 2 -- Grant and Danny got the chance to host a season ticket holder event at Nationals Park, joined by several players and Manager ...

Roadblocks For Ownership

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44, Segment 3 -- Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reported earlier this week that Major League Baseball is getting involved in the potenti...

Watching Our Friends from Afar; New Ownership Abound; Offseason Business

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43, FULL SHOW -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who...

Watching Our Friends from Afar

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43, Segment 1 -- With the MLB Postseason reaching the Championship Series, Grant & Danny take a look at some of the great former Nationals who...

New Ownership Abound

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43, Segment 2 -- What's the latest with the potential sale of the Washington Nationals? G&D discuss the latest rumors involving who could be t...

Offseason Business

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny dive into some of the biggest player personnel questions of the Nationals offseason, including what to do wit...

So This is Where We're At?; Running It Back; Judge Hits 62

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Danny start this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a recap of the Nats Player of the Year Awards as voted by t...

So This is Where We're At?

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42, Segment 1 -- Grant and Danny start this edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a recap of the Nats Player of the Year Awards as voted by t...

Running It Back

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42, Segment 2 -- Nats Manager Davey Martinez announced that he intends to bring back his entire coaching staff for the 2023 season. Is this th...

Judge Hits 62

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42, Segment 3 -- Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge hit home run number 62 on Tuesday night in Texas. Grant and Danny react. Plus, we give our picks...

No Gore To See Here; Running Into Outs; And The Award Goes To...

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41, FULL SHOW -- Manager Davey Martinez made it official that we won't see the team debut of LHP MacKenzie Gore, the top prospect acquired in ...

No Gore To See Here

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41, Segment 1 -- Manager Davey Martinez made it official that we won't see the team debut of LHP MacKenzie Gore, the top prospect acquired in ...

Running Into Outs

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41, Segment 2 -- Grant hosts a quick game of "Guess Which Nationals Player Has His Own Clothing Line?" as recently seen in a MLB.com Nationals...

And The Award Goes To...

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41, Segment 3 -- As the Minor League seasons across the system have come to a close, we go through some of the recently recognized award winne...

Admiring the Champs; Give Me Gore; Running Out of Gas

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 40, FULL SHOW -- With the Braves in town on the Nats final home stand of the year, Grant and Danny have some questions about the Nationals tea...