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Flying Some Curly W's on Opening Weekend! Mar 30, 2026

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Episode 227, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals open the season with a series win in Chicago! Grant & Tobi break down the Nats series versus the Cubs from all angles, including which members of the pitching staff impressed, why the unorthodox lineups will be something to get used to, and how the Nats can carry their momentum into their next series versus Philadelphia.

Opening Day Arrives + Interviews with Blake Butera, Ani Kilambi, Devin Pearson & Cade Cavalli Mar 26, 2026

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Episode 226, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for Opening Day as the Washington Nationals are set to open their 2026 regular season campaign in Chicago versus the Cubs. Cade Cavalli is set to make his first career Opening Day start after a long road back from battling injuries over the course of the last few years. He is just one of many interviews we share with you ahead of the start of the regular season. First, hear from Blake Butera as he prepares for his Major League debut as a Manager. Then, the new General Manager of the Washington Nationals, Ani Kilambi, joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan during their trip to West Palm Beach to discuss his vision for the organization and roster. His Assistant General Manager is Devin Pearson, who will also serve as the Director of Player Development. He also joined Grant & Danny to dive into expectations across the Minor League system and how new technology will impact development across the entire organization. Finally, Grant & Tobi give their final predictions for the season ahead!

2026 Pitching Staff Preview + Interviews with Simon Matthews, Cade Cavalli, Miles Mikolas, Foster Griffin & Clayton Beeter Mar 25, 2026

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Episode 225, FULL SHOW -- We're just one day away from Opening Day for the Washington Nationals and the rest of Major League Baseball! Today's episode, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer dive into what to expect from the Starting Pitching rotation and the bullpen in 2026, which both feature many new faces to get to know. Plus, hear interviews with new Pitching Coach Simon Matthews, Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli, Veteran Starters Miles Mikolas and Foster Griffin, and presumptive Closer Clayton Beeter.

2026 Position Player Preview + Interviews with James Wood, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile & CJ Abrams Mar 24, 2026

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Episode 224, FULL SHOW -- Our week long look ahead to the 2026 Washington Nationals season continues as we breakdown what lineup could look like to start the season, and what to expect from the position players in a critical year for many. Plus, hear interviews with James Wood, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile & CJ Abrams from our trip to West Palm Beach during Nats Spring Training.

Why Dylan Crews to Triple-A Makes Sense; Spring Training Recap + Interviews with Paul Toboni & Blake Butera Mar 23, 2026

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Episode 223, FULL SHOW -- Bustin' Loose Baseball is back just in time for a new Washington Nationals season! And a new season brings new things for your favorite Nationals podcast. Stay tuned throughout the week for new episodes every day leading up to Opening Day. Plus, later this week, we'll detail some special plans we have coming up for the podcast, including chances to enjoy live recordings of Bustin' Loose Baseball, baseball themed events, and more!

On this return episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer talk about the shocking news that Dylan Crews will start his season with Triple-A Rochester, and why it makes sense to do so. Then they guys get into their trip to West Palm Beach for Nats Spring Training and what they learned in their five day visit with the ball club. Plus, hear interviews from President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni & Manager Blake Butera when they both joined The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan in West Palm Beach. Grant & Tobi finish with reactions to the trade on Sunday that sent small ripple effects across the organization with a flurry of transactions that followed.

Why Trading MacKenzie Gore Was the Right Move Jan 23, 2026

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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.

BREAKING: MacKenzie Gore Traded to Rangers Jan 23, 2026

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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.

The Blake Butera Era Begins in Washington; Paul Toboni on a New Start Nov 19, 2025

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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.

The Blake Butera Era Begins in Washington Nov 19, 2025

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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.

Paul Toboni on a New Start for the Nationals Organization Nov 19, 2025

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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.

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