Bustin’ Loose Baseball

4.9 (114)
SPORTS
UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

The Bustin’ Loose Baseball, Podcast hosted by Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer, is your must have place for Washington Nationals news, talk, analysis and debate.

JAN 23

Why Trading MacKenzie Gore Was the Right Move

Episode 222, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are back to breakdown all the details of the huge trade that went down on Thursday, in which the Washington Nationals traded their All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for five of their top eighteen prospects from their minor league system. 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

49 min
JAN 23

BREAKING: MacKenzie Gore Traded to Rangers

Episode 221, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for the breaking news that the Washington Nationals have traded All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 5 prospects. Tobi Altizer breaks down the details of the trade. Then, hear from Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post and Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline with their analysis of how the trade came about and how good the flurry of prospects could be as they enter the Nationals 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

33 min
11/19/2025

The Blake Butera Era Begins in Washington; Paul Toboni on a New Start

Episode 220, FULL SHOW -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager; President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni introduced his first managerial hire of his tenure on Monday. He joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about why Butera was the right guy, and some of the other staffing hires the team has made as they enter a new era. 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

44 min
11/19/2025

The Blake Butera Era Begins in Washington

Episode 220, Segment 1 -- Monday was the official beginning of the next step for the Washington Nationals organization as the newest Manager, Blake Butera, was introduced to the media. He then joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about what he hopes to bring to the organization in his first opportunity as a Major League Manager. 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

22 min
11/19/2025

Paul Toboni on a New Start for the Nationals Organization

Episode 220, Segment 2 -- President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni introduced his first managerial hire of his tenure on Monday. He joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan to talk about why Butera was the right guy, and some of the other staffing hires the team has made as they enter a new era. 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

22 min
10/30/2025

BREAKING: Nationals Hire Blake Butera as Next Manager

Episode 219, FULL SHOW -- The Washington Nationals have locked in on their next Manager of the franchise as Blake Butera joins the organization as the first Managerial hire by New President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer react to the news and look back at the managerial career of Butera, who comes from the Tampa Bay Rays organization and coached with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. 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

30 min
10/24/2025

Jane Leavy Describes How She Would Save 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

53 min
10/10/2025

Sweeping Changes; Paul Toboni Interview

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

58 min

See All (848)

TRAILER

Coming Soon

The Bustin’ Loose Baseball, Podcast hosted by Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier, is your must have place for Washington Nationals news, talk, analysis and debate. 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

05/06/2022

•

3 min

4.9

out of 5

114 Ratings

An honest Nats ‘cast

09/26/2025

dirka22

I’ve really enjoyed podcast and glad you’re not just a mouthpiece for the team like some of your fellow Nats podcasts. Do you see Lile batting lead off next season?
People are listening!

09/10/2025

NatsFansLikeYou

Really like the segment format and the focus on the prospects. And just being realistic of where the nats are as an organization. You guys are awesome - keep it going!!
Best Nats podcast

09/02/2025

Jack.Chally

This is the best Nats podcast, hands-down. In depth coverage of the roster, the minor leagues and the entire organization. No offense to Danny, but it’s gotten even better since Toby has joined, and Darius deserves more airtime.
Great source for Majors and Minors Nats News!

08/25/2025

JeffCinReston

Thanks for making this Podcast fellas! It’s great to hear some in-depth news about the team and system, especially when we are on an upward trend. I really appreciate the news on the minor league teams as well. I visited the Fred Nats this past Saturday for the first time. I knew about Eli, but thanks to this Podcast I had my eye on Ethan Perry as well.

The Bustin’ Loose Baseball, Podcast hosted by Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer, is your must have place for Washington Nationals news, talk, analysis and debate.