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BLB Live - 2025 Spring Breakout Recap Mar 18, 2025

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Episode 162, Segment 1 -- This is a special Live episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, which aired on the flagship station of the Washington Nationals, 106.7 the Fan. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training, where they were in attendance for the Spring Breakout game versus the Astros on March 14th. They give their thoughts on the game action and who stood out as Top Prospects from across the organization were on full display.

BLB Live - Top Outfield Prospects Galore Mar 18, 2025

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Episode 162, Segment 2 -- The Nats representation in the Spring Breakout game featured standout performances from OF prospects Elijah Green & Andrew Pinckney. Grant & Tobi caught up with each of them for BLB Live from West Palm Beach at Nationals Spring Training.

BLB Live - Mike Rizzo and Mike Soroka Look Toward 2025 Season Mar 18, 2025

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Episode 162, Segment 3 -- As this edition of Bustin' Loose Live continues, Nats President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan to give his insight on the Nationals ahead of the new season. Then, Mike Soroka talks about joining the Nationals and looking to recapture his early career success as a starter in the Nats rotation.

On the Road at Spring Training!; Mike Rizzo Reflects on Offseason; Jake Irvin & Mitchell Parker Ramping Up for the 2025 Season Mar 14, 2025

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Episode 161, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has hit the road as Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training! We talk about our impressions from our first day at Nationals Camp and what to look forward for the rest of the weekend; President of Baseball Ops & General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC to look back on the Nats execution of their offseason plan and look ahead toward expectations from core young members of the Nationals 2025 Roster; RHP Jake Irvin proved himself as a workhorse member of the rotation in 2024, throwing in over 187 innings in his second season on the Major League Roster. He joined Grant & Tobi at the facility in West Palm Beach to discuss how he's looking to continue rolling into the 2025 season. LHP Mitchell Parker seized his own opportunity in 2024 as a reliable lefty for most of the season. Now, he's in a battle for what appears to be the final spot in the Nats 2025 rotation. Parker talks about his major focuses on improving his fielding and lowering his walk numbers.

On the Road for Spring Training! Mar 14, 2025

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Episode 161, Segment 1 -- Bustin' Loose Baseball has hit the road as Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer are in West Palm Beach for Nationals Spring Training! We talk about our impressions from our first day at Nationals Camp and what to look forward for the rest of the weekend.

Mike Rizzo Reflects on Offseason Mar 14, 2025

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Episode 161, Segment 2 -- President of Baseball Ops & General Manager Mike Rizzo sat down with Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC to look back on the Nats execution of their offseason plan and look ahead toward expectations from core young members of the Nationals 2025 Roster.

Jake Irvin & Mitchell Parker Ramping Up for the 2025 Season Mar 14, 2025

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Episode 161, Segment 3 -- RHP Jake Irvin proved himself as a workhorse member of the rotation in 2024, throwing in over 187 innings in his second season on the Major League Roster. He joined Grant & Tobi at the facility in West Palm Beach to discuss how he's looking to continue rolling into the 2025 season. LHP Mitchell Parker seized his own opportunity in 2024 as a reliable lefty for most of the season. Now, he's in a battle for what appears to be the final spot in the Nats 2025 rotation. Parker talks about his major focuses on improving his fielding and lowering his walk numbers.

Battle for the Final Rotation Spot; Finding a New Groove Mar 12, 2025

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Episode 160, FULL SHOW -- In our final episode before heading to West Palm Beach, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown where the battle for the fifth starter spot in the rotation is headed as Shin Ogasawara, Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz continue to duke it out for a chance to start the season on the Major League Roster; Two players who have seemed to find a new gear in Spring Training for Nationals are newly added Starting Pitcher Mike Soroka and fifth year Catcher Keibert Ruiz. Grant & Tobi assess how each could impact the Nationals 2025 season if their newfound successes carry over through the regular season. Plus, we preview our upcoming trip to West Palm Beach, where the Bustin' Loose Baseball crew will be attending Nationals Spring Training, their 2025 Spring Breakout game, and more!

Battle for the Final Rotation Spot Mar 12, 2025

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Episode 160, Segment 1 -- In our final episode before heading to West Palm Beach, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown where the battle for the fifth starter spot in the rotation is headed as Shin Ogasawara, Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz continue to duke it out for a chance to start the season on the Major League Roster.

Finding a New Groove Mar 12, 2025

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Episode 160, Segment 2 -- Two players who have seemed to find a new gear in Spring Training for Nationals are newly added Starting Pitcher Mike Soroka and fifth year Catcher Keibert Ruiz. Grant & Tobi assess how each could impact the Nationals 2025 season if their newfound successes carry over through the regular season. Plus, we preview our upcoming trip to West Palm Beach, where the Bustin' Loose Baseball crew will be attending Nationals Spring Training, their 2025 Spring Breakout game, and more!

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