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MLB Saves Leader Kyle Finnegan Talks Entrance Music | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' May 14, 2024

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford catches up with Kyle Finnegan, the Washington closer who leads the majors in saves and is great talking about entrance music.

Running Out of Boston; Minor League Weekend Recap; Barry Svrluga on the Big Picture for the Nats May 13, 2024

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Episode 116, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting in the leadoff spot; It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews and more!; Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to discuss his recent article on why the Nats should be ready to bring James Wood to the Major League level, the importance of getting CJ Abrams a contract extension, and if Ted Leonsis is still seeking a chance to bid on the Nationals. Plus, we read your reviews from the last week!

Running Out of Boston May 13, 2024

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Episode 116, Segment 1 -- The Nationals spent the weekend at Fenway Park, leaving town with only one win from their three-game series in Boston. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer recap the many blunders from Sunday's series finale, give some well-deserved credit to a pitching staff that's ranking amongst the best over the last several weeks, and question whether it's best for CJ Abrams to be batting in the leadoff spot.

Minor League Weekend Recap May 13, 2024

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Episode 116, Segment 2 -- It's been a week full of power surges from some of the top prospects in the Nats Minor League system. Grant & Tobi look back at the week that was James Wood, Elijah Green, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, Dylan Crews and more!

Barry Svrluga on the Big Picture for the Nats May 13, 2024

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Episode 116, Segment 3 -- Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga joined Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Friday to discuss his recent article on why the Nats should be ready to bring James Wood to the Major League level, the importance of getting CJ Abrams a contract extension, and if Ted Leonsis is still seeking a chance to bid on the Nationals. Plus, we read your reviews from the last week!

A Heavyweight Battle; Jacob Young on his Growing Role; Jesse Winker on How the 2024 Nats Band Together May 09, 2024

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Episode 115, FULL SHOW -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose to the moment against a highly touted Baltimore club. Plus, an update on James Wood, who hit another two HRs for Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, which has many clamoring for a call up to the Major Leagues; Tobi Altizer caught up with Nationals OF Jacob Young in the clubhouse this week and found out how he's living in the moment with his growing role with the team and how important it is for him be the spark plug ahead of hitters like CJ Abrams and Jesse Winker; Veteran Nationals OF Jesse Winker joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday to talk about his start to his Nationals career, the energy in Nationals Park and around the DC area, and how this blend of young players and veterans have come together so quickly.

A Heavyweight Battle May 09, 2024

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Episode 115, Segment 1 -- If you got a chance to be at Nationals Park for the two-game series between the Nationals and Orioles, then you witnessed a high energy battle between the two clubs as they split their first of two series in 2024. Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer were in attendance for both games and breakdown why this series was a major litmus test for this Nationals team and how they rose to the moment against a highly touted Baltimore club. Plus, an update on James Wood, who hit another two HRs for Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, which has many clamoring for a call up to the Major Leagues

Jacob Young on his Growing Role May 09, 2024

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Episode 115, Segment 2 -- Tobi Altizer caught up with Nationals OF Jacob Young in the clubhouse this week and found out how he's living in the moment with his growing role with the team and how important it is for him be the spark plug ahead of hitters like CJ Abrams and Jesse Winker.

Jesse Winker on How the 2024 Nats Band Together May 09, 2024

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Episode 115, Segment 3 -- Veteran Nationals OF Jesse Winker joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday to talk about his start to his Nationals career, the energy in Nationals Park and around the DC area, and how this blend of young players and veterans have come together so quickly.

How Do You Like Your Comeback?; Odd Man Out; Beltway Series Preview May 06, 2024

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Episode 114, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals are the kings of the comeback victory, leading the Major Leagues with 12 comeback wins so far this season. Grant & Tobi take a look back at what went right for the Nationals in their series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, including recent hot streaks by Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr, and a potential resurgence for Eddie Rosario; With several members of the Nationals 40 Man roster set to return soon from IL stints and rehab assignments, including Victor Robles, Joey Gallo, & Lane Thomas, Grant & Tobi try to figure out who is the odd man out on the Nats roster. Will the Nats have to cut short Eddie Rosario's potential resurgence? Will they be forced to send a pair of young players back down to the Minor Leagues? Or will they make an even bigger move and potentially part ways with the likes of Joey Meneses?; The Nats are welcoming the Baltimore Orioles to town for a two game series on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, and these birds are on fire. Grant & Tobi preview the upcoming cross-town rivalry, and then finish out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with a quick look back at the best of the weekend across the Nationals Minor League System.

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