Bustin’ Loose Baseball

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Rizzo Awaits Extension + Ownership Questions Still Loom Aug 22, 2023

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Episode 78, Segment 2 -- While not yet official, it is expected that Mike Rizzo will receive a similar contract extension to Manager Davey Martinez. Grant & Tobi evaluate Mike Rizzo's long tenure with the Nationals, and question when we will next hear about a potential sale of the team to new ownership.

Development is Key Aug 22, 2023

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Episode 78, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi reflect on some of the highs of the rebuild process for the Nationals, and how developing their young talent has been key while the team isn't spending money on high-priced Free Agent additions.

Crews Promoted to Harrisburg; Other Movers & Shakers; Nats Shine in Little League Classic Aug 21, 2023

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Episode 77, FULL SHOW -- After a successful 14 game run with the Fredericksburg Nationals, the Number 2 Overall pick of the 2023 Draft is moving on up. The Nationals announced on Sunday that OF Dylan Crews has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Grant & Tobi breakdown what this means for each level of the minor league system, why he skips High-A Wilmington, and what this means for Crews' path to the Major Leagues; The promotion of Dylan Crews wasn't the only big move in the Nationals Minor League system announced on Sunday. Two additional members of the Nats 2023 Draft Class are making their way from Low-A Fredericksburg to High-A Wilmington this week. And Grant and Tobi try to figure out when Elijah Green will make his return to Low-A, and if Cristhian Vaquero is ready to make his highly anticipated system debut; The Nationals concluded their weekend series with the Phillies as they took the field for a nationally televised neutral site game in Williamsport, PA for the Annual MLB Little League Classic. And they showed well, pouncing on Phillies SP Zach Wheeler for 4 early runs, and pitching their way to a 4-3 victory to win the series. Grant & Tobi recap all the best from the Nats participation in the annual event. Plus, other highlights from a great weekend for Nationals baseball.

Crews Promoted to Harrisburg Aug 21, 2023

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Episode 77, Segment 1 -- After a successful 14 game run with the Fredericksburg Nationals, the Number 2 Overall pick of the 2023 Draft is moving on up. The Nationals announced on Sunday that OF Dylan Crews has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Grant & Tobi breakdown what this means for each level of the minor league system, why he skips High-A Wilmington, and what this means for Crews' path to the Major Leagues.

Other Movers & Shakers Aug 21, 2023

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Episode 77, Segment 2 -- The promotion of Dylan Crews wasn't the only big move in the Nationals Minor League system announced on Sunday. Two additional members of the Nats 2023 Draft Class are making their way from Low-A Fredericksburg to High-A Wilmington this week. And Grant and Tobi try to figure out when Elijah Green will make his return to Low-A, and if Cristhian Vaquero is ready to make his highly anticipated system debut.

Nats Shine in Little League Classic Aug 21, 2023

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Episode 77, Segment 3 -- The Nationals concluded their weekend series with the Phillies as they took the field for a nationally televised neutral site game in Williamsport, PA for the Annual MLB Little League Classic. And they showed well, pouncing on Phillies SP Zach Wheeler for 4 early runs, and pitching their way to a 4-3 victory to win the series. Grant & Tobi recap all the best from the Nats participation in the annual event. Plus, other highlights from a great weekend for Nationals baseball.

Witnessing Success of a Rebuild; Standouts of the Week; CJ Abrams & MacKenzie Gore Join BLB Aug 18, 2023

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Episode 76, FULL SHOW -- Another home series, another home series victory for the Nats. After taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox, the Nationals have reached their season win total from a year ago with 40 games remaining in the season. Grant & Tobi look into the key elements of what has made the Nats rebuild a success so far in the 2023 season. Grant & Tobi highlight some surprise performances across the organization this week, including hot streaks from Stone Garrett, Riley Adams, DJ Herz, and the return of Jake Bennett; Tobi caught up with CJ Abrams in the Nationals Locker Room earlier this week to discuss what has clicked since moving to the leadoff spot for the 2nd year Shortstop. Then, Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan, the day after his dominant start against the Boston Red Sox.

Witnessing Success of a Rebuild Aug 18, 2023

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Episode 76, Segment 1 -- Another home series, another home series victory for the Nats. After taking 2 of 3 from the Boston Red Sox, the Nationals have reached their season win total from a year ago with 40 games remaining in the season. Grant & Tobi look into the key elements of what has made the Nats rebuild a success so far in the 2023 season.

Standouts of the Week Aug 18, 2023

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Episode 76, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi highlight some surprise performances across the organization this week, including hot streaks from Stone Garrett, Riley Adams, DJ Herz, and the return of Jake Bennett.

CJ Abrams & MacKenzie Gore Join BLB Aug 18, 2023

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Episode 76, Segment 3 -- Tobi caught up with CJ Abrams in the Nationals Locker Room earlier this week to discuss what has clicked since moving to the leadoff spot for the 2nd year Shortstop. Then, Nats LHP MacKenzie Gore joined Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on 106.7 The Fan, the day after his dominant start against the Boston Red Sox.

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