Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Latest Episodes:

Rutledge Gets Another Chance Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

Episode 133, Segment 2 -- With DJ Herz being sent back to Triple-A earlier this week, the Nationals needed a starter for the weekend series versus Milwaukee as the first half ends. Enter, Top 30 Nats Prospect Jackson Rutledge, who has seen previous stints with the Major League roster. What does Rutledge need to do to prove he'll continue to be a part of the Nats future? Plus, a preview of the MLB Futures games, in which both Dylan Crews and Brady House are slated to participate in.

2024 MLB Draft Preview Jul 12, 2024

Show notes

Episode 133, Segment 3 -- The Nationals hold the 10th pick in the MLB Draft this weekend. Who are the Nats poised to select to add to their talented farm system? Grant & Tobi breakdown the potential options.

CJ Abrams Selected for 2024 All-Star Team; The Youth Movement is On; Another Top Prospect Promoted Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Episode 132, FULL SHOW -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade; The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey Lipscomb & Juan Yepez? Plus, Grant & Tobi recap an impressive debut week for James Wood, and breakdown MacKenzie Gore's recent stretch of starts; The success of the Nationals Minor League system continues, as yet another Top Prospect gets their chance at the next level. Third Baseman Brady House is on the move as he has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. Grant & Tobi explain why this was the right time for the move and how soon when we can expect him at the Major League level.

CJ Abrams Selected for 2024 All-Star Team Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Episode 132, Segment 1 -- CJ Abrams is officially an All-Star, as he was named to the 2024 NL All-Star team on Sunday evening. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at a stellar first half of the season for one of the key pieces in the Juan Soto trade.

The Youth Movement is On Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Episode 132, Segment 2 -- The Nationals made a major statement this week, moving on from veterans on short term contracts in favor of younger players who have been knocking on the door from Triple-A. Why was now the right time to call-up the likes of James Wood, Trey Lipscomb & Juan Yepez? Plus, Grant & Tobi recap an impressive debut week for James Wood, and breakdown MacKenzie Gore's recent stretch of starts.

Another Top Prospect Promoted Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Episode 132, Segment 3 -- The success of the Nationals Minor League system continues, as yet another Top Prospect gets their chance at the next level. Third Baseman Brady House is on the move as he has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. Grant & Tobi explain why this was the right time for the move and how soon when we can expect him at the Major League level.

A Nationals Pastime; Standouts of the Week; Top 10 Prospect Promoted Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Episode 131, FULL SHOW -- There's nothing like baseball on the 4th of July, as the Nationals continue their traditional 11am start on the national holiday. They would go on to deliver the Nation’s Capital a victory over the Mets behind a stellar outing by Jake Irvin, and a clutch Homerun by Jesse Winker. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown the series finale that helped the Nationals salvage a split with their division rival from New York, and then react to the postgame news that 1B/DH Joey Meneses was optioned to Triple-A Rochester; Despite splitting the series with the Mets, the 4-game series versus New York spawned many key moments and big performances. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the series, including James Wood's first career RBI, CJ Abrams crucial at-bat on Wednesday night, and a big-time power display from Luis Garcia Jr; After putting up dominating numbers over his last six starts, flamethrowing RHP Jarlin Susana has been promoted to High-A Wilmington. Tobi & Darris look back at his hot stretch that led to his promotion. Plus, Tobi makes his case for Jake Irvin to be selected to the 2024 All-Star Roster.

A Nationals Pastime Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Episode 131, Segment 1 -- There's nothing like baseball on the 4th of July, as the Nationals continue their traditional 11am start on the national holiday. They would go on to deliver the Nation’s Capital a victory over the Mets behind a stellar outing by Jake Irvin, and a clutch Homerun by Jesse Winker. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron breakdown the series finale that helped the Nationals salvage a split with their division rival from New York, and then react to the postgame news that 1B/DH Joey Meneses was optioned to Triple-A Rochester.

Standouts of the Week Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Episode 131, Segment 2 -- Despite splitting the series with the Mets, the 4-game series versus New York spawned many key moments and big performances. Tobi & Darris highlight the best from the series, including James Wood's first career RBI, CJ Abrams crucial at-bat on Wednesday night, and a big-time power display from Luis Garcia Jr.

Top 10 Prospect Promoted Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

Episode 131, Segment 3 -- After putting up dominating numbers over his last six starts, flamethrowing RHP Jarlin Susana has been promoted to High-A Wilmington. Tobi & Darris look back at his hot stretch that led to his promotion. Plus, Tobi makes his case for Jake Irvin to be selected to the 2024 All-Star Roster.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Bustin’ Loose Baseball

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6