Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Episode 121, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals are winners of 5 of their last 7 games, winning 3 of 4 in Atlanta versus the Braves this week. And a big factor is the continued emergence of the Nationals Pitching Staff. From the Starting Rotation to the Backend of the Bullpen, the Nationals staff continues to remain amongst the top overall Pitching Staffs across Major League Baseball in several statistics. So, what is leading to the consistency for Nats Pitching? Grant & Tobi recap the week that was and assess how the Pitching Staff keeps on shoving against opposing offenses; Following his 10 Strikeout performance over 6 innings at Atlanta this week, Nats SP Jake Irvin joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC to talk about how he's improved so much from his rookie campaign, crediting Sean Doolittle and his fellow veteran teammates; While things are looking good for the Major League Pitching Staff, there is plenty of praise to go around for the Minor League Pitching Staffs as well. Grant & Tobi dive into the latest performances across the Nationals Minor League system, including Dylan Crews, Andrew Pinckney, Daylen Lile, the first Minor League Rehab start for Cade Cavalli, and stellar pitching outings from Brad Lord, Andry Lara, DJ Herz, 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 121, Segment 1 -- The Nationals are winners of 5 of their last 7 games, winning 3 of 4 in Atlanta versus the Braves this week. And a big factor is the continued emergence of the Nationals Pitching Staff. From the Starting Rotation to the Backend of the Bullpen, the Nationals staff continues to remain amongst the top overall Pitching Staffs across Major League Baseball in several statistics. So what is leading to the consistency for Nats Pitching? Grant & Tobi recap the week that was and assess how the Pitching Staff keeps on shoving against opposing offenses. 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 121, Segment 2 -- Following his 10 Strikeout performance over 6 innings at Atlanta this week, Nats SP Jake Irvin joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan in DC to talk about how he's improved so much from his rookie campaign, crediting Sean Doolittle and his fellow veteran teammates. 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 121, Segment 3 -- While things are looking good for the Major League Pitching Staff, there is plenty of praise to go around for the Minor League Pitching Staffs as well. Grant & Tobi dive into the latest performances across the Nationals Minor League system, including Dylan Crews, Andrew Pinckney, Daylen Lile, the first Minor League Rehab start for Cade Cavalli, and stellar pitching outings from Brad Lord, Andry Lara, DJ Herz, 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 120, FULL SHOW -- With Lane Thomas nearing a return from his Rehab Assignment, we knew it was a matter of time before the Nationals had a tough decision to make with the roster to make room for the two-time Organizational Player of the Year. That decision was made on Monday as former World Series Champion OF Victor Robles was Designated for Assignment to open a roster spot for Lane Thomas' return. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at the highs and lows of Victor Robles' Nationals career and assess how Lane Thomas' return impacts the roster going forward; Things are starting to look up for several key pieces on the Major League level for the Nats. Grant & Tobi look at recent hot streaks from CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz, as well as great starts from MacKenzie Gore, Mitchell Parker, and Trevor Williams; Nationals Manager Davey Martinez announced that Nats Top 5 Prospect RHP Cade Cavalli will head out for his first official rehab start later this week. Grant & Tobi get to what to expect as Cavalli continues his road back to the Major Leagues. Plus, an update on the latest with James Wood's hamstring injury, a 2023 draft pick getting promoted to High-A Wilmington, and we bid happy retirement to one of the most infamous Umpires in Baseball. 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 120, Segment 1 -- With Lane Thomas nearing a return from his Rehab Assignment, we knew it was a matter of time before the Nationals had a tough decision to make with the roster to make room for the two-time Organizational Player of the Year. That decision was made on Monday as former World Series Champion OF Victor Robles was Designated for Assignment to open a roster spot for Lane Thomas' return. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at the highs and lows of Victor Robles' Nationals career and assess how Lane Thomas' return impacts the roster going forward. 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 120, Segment 2 -- Things are starting to look up for several key pieces on the Major League level for the Nats. Grant & Tobi look at recent hot streaks from CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz, as well as great starts from MacKenzie Gore, Mitchell Parker, and Trevor Williams. 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 120, Segment 3 -- Nationals Manager Davey Martinez announced that Nats Top 5 Prospect RHP Cade Cavalli will head out for his first official rehab start later this week. Grant & Tobi get to what to expect as Cavalli continues his road back to the Major Leagues. Plus, an update on the latest with James Wood's hamstring injury, a 2023 draft pick getting promoted to High-A Wilmington, and we bid happy retirement to one of the most infamous Umpires in Baseball. 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 119, FULL SHOW -- As the Nationals continue to struggle with various veterans falling well short of expectations, the fan base is starting to get weary and looking for a new source of a spark to the team. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to figure out why the Nationals continue to be patient with struggling veterans, rather than bring up Major League ready reinforcements from the Minors, all while putting a spotlight on the big picture and positives from the first third of the 2024 season; We provide your weekly update on all the latest happening in the Nationals Minor League system, including James Wood continuing to display big time power, Dylan Crews finding his groove, some surprising performances from a group of pitching prospects and more!; Tobi Altizer reminisces on Brady House's recent power display for Double-A Harrisburg. Then, we read our most recent reviews with your comments and questions for Grant & Tobi. 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 119, Segment 1 -- As the Nationals continue to struggle with various veterans falling well short of expectations, the fan base is starting to get weary and looking for a new source of a spark to the team. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer try to figure out why the Nationals continue to be patient with struggling veterans, rather than bring up Major League ready reinforcements from the Minors, all while putting a spotlight on the big picture and positives from the first third of the 2024 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 119, Segment 2 -- We provide your weekly update on all the latest happening in the Nationals Minor League system, including James Wood continuing to display big time power, Dylan Crews finding his groove, some surprising performances from a group of pitching prospects 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 119, Segment 3 -- Tobi Altizer reminisces on Brady House's recent power display for Double-A Harrisburg. Then, we read our most recent reviews with your comments and questions for Grant & Tobi. 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 118, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals wrapped up their 3-city road trip with 5 straight losses to the White Sox and Phillies. As they prepare the return to Nats Park for a six game homestand, Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris Dameron assess the state of the roster, and try to figure out when some tough decisions will be made as various veterans continue to struggle and provide little to a rebuilding ballclub; Despite the recent struggles of the offense, there's reason to believe various Nats should snap out of their offensive woes soon enough. Grant & Darris look back at some of the recent stretches for the Nats top hitters, and applaud MacKenzie Gore finally getting over his 2nd inning struggles; It wasn't long ago that the word from around the Nats organization was that Top Prospect James Wood needed more work against left handed pitching. Well over the last couple of weeks, the Nationals prized prospect has been getting at-bats against lefties, and he's been holding up very well. Grant & Darris give an update on the latest with James Wood and Dylan Crews recent performances. 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 118, Segment 1 -- The Nationals wrapped up their 3-city road trip with 5 straight losses to the White Sox and Phillies. As they prepare the return to Nats Park for a six game homestand, Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris Dameron assess the state of the roster, and try to figure out when some tough decisions will be made as various veterans continue to struggle and provide little to a rebuilding ballclub. 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 118, Segment 2 -- Despite the recent struggles of the offense, there's reason to believe various Nats should snap out of their offensive woes soon enough. Grant & Darris look back at some of the recent stretches for the Nats top hitters, and applaud MacKenzie Gore finally getting over his 2nd inning struggles. 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 118, Segment 3 -- It wasn't long ago that the word from around the Nats organization was that Top Prospect James Wood needed more work against left handed pitching. Well over the last couple of weeks, the Nationals prized prospect has been getting at-bats against lefties, and he's been holding up very well. Grant & Darris give an update on the latest with James Wood and Dylan Crews recent performances. 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 117, FULL SHOW -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joey Gallo's impending return from his rehab assignment, will the team choose to replace one of their everyday veterans?; As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple of starts for Low-A Fredericksburg; The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test. 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 117, Segment 1 -- The first two series of a three-city road trip has cooled off a once hot Nationals lineup. Grant & Tobi recap the series that was against the Chicago White Sox and try to figure out what options can help the Nats lineup get more production as some of their hottest hitters in April and early May continue to struggle through the middle portion of the month. And with Joey Gallo's impending return from his rehab assignment, will the team choose to replace one of their everyday veterans? 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 117, Segment 2 -- As we dive into our obligatory James Wood update, Grant & Tobi discuss a recent article by Ken Rosenthal, which detailed why recent Top Prospects appear to struggle to make quick adjustments to the Major League level after dominating the Minor Leagues early in their careers. And a member of the 2023 draft class for the Nats is impressing early across his first couple of starts for Low-A Fredericksburg. 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 117, Segment 3 -- The Nationals finish out their 3-city road trip with a weekend series against the Phillies, who just happen to be the best team in the National League. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming road test. 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