Bustin’ Loose Baseball Audacy

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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