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Revenge of the Nats Aug 08, 2023

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Episode 73, Segment 1 -- The Nationals fell victim to a sweep by the Reds back in early July on home field. But this past weekend, the Nats got their revenge, sweeping the Reds in three games in Cincinnati. Grant & Tobi breakdown the Nats recent hot streak, including winning 11 of their last 16 games, quality pitching performances from Joan Adon and Jake Irvin, a resurgent bullpen, and a batting duo at the top of the order that is starting to click in CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas.

Field Trip to FXBG Aug 08, 2023

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Episode 73, Segment 2 -- The Bustin' Loose Baseball crew took a field trip down I-95 to Virginia Credit Union Stadium to see the debut of Nationals #2 Overall Pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Dylan Crews. And while it didn't go the way Crews may have wanted it to, there was still plenty of things to like about his much-anticipated debut. Grant, Tobi and Producer Darris detail their trip to Fredericksburg and Crews' first weekend as a Professional Baseball Player.

The Best of the Rest Aug 08, 2023

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Episode 73, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi continue to breakdown Bustin' Loose Baseball's field trip to Fredericksburg this past weekend, as they recall performances from other Nats 2023 draft picks that played for the FredNats, including 3B Yohandy Morales and OF Andrew Pinckney, who was named the Carolina League Player of the Week. Plus, we move up to Double-A and check in on the Eastern League Player of the Week, INF Trey Lipscomb, and the latest on 2B Luis Garcia as he begins his stint in Triple-A Rochester.

Walk-Offs, Promotions & Demotions; FredNats Welcoming Crews; Minor League Check-In Aug 04, 2023

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Episode 72, FULL SHOW -- Wednesday was an active one for the Nationals, on the field and in the front offices. Following a wild walk-off win over the Brewers, the Nats announced the release of OF Corey Dickerson, the demotion of 2B Luis Garcia, and the promotion of OF Blake Rutherford and INF Jeter Downs. Grant & Tobi breakdown the impressive start for MacKenzie Gore in the win over the Brewers, and discuss what the demotion of Luis Garcia means for his future, and what to know about Rutherford and Downs who are in line to debut over the weekend; The much-anticipated debut for the 2023 Number 2 overall pick OF Dylan Crews is finally set for this Saturday with the Fredericksburg Nationals. Grant & Tobi take a look his Florida Coast League debut, and predict what the rest of his 2023 season could look like beyond his FredNats debut; Grant & Tobi spin around the rest of the Nationals Minor League System, highlighting recent big performances from OF James Wood, 3B Brady House, and INF Trey Lipscomb. Plus, final thoughts ahead of a weekend series for the Nationals in Cincinnati.

Walk-Offs, Promotions & Demotions Aug 04, 2023

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Episode 72, Segment 1 -- Wednesday was an active one for the Nationals, on the field and in the front offices. Following a wild walk-off win over the Brewers, the Nats announced the release of OF Corey Dickerson, the demotion of 2B Luis Garcia, and the promotion of OF Blake Rutherford and INF Jeter Downs. Grant & Tobi breakdown the impressive start for MacKenzie Gore in the win over the Brewers, and discuss what the demotion of Luis Garcia means for his future, and what to know about Rutherford and Downs who are in line to debut over the weekend.

FredNats Welcoming Crews Aug 04, 2023

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Episode 72, Segment 2 -- The much-anticipated debut for the 2023 Number 2 overall pick OF Dylan Crews is finally set for this Saturday with the Fredericksburg Nationals. Grant & Tobi take a look his Florida Coast League debut, and predict what the rest of his 2023 season could look like beyond his FredNats debut.

Minor League Check-In Aug 04, 2023

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Episode 72, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi spin around the rest of the Nationals Minor League System, highlighting recent big performances from OF James Wood, 3B Brady House, and INF Trey Lipscomb. Plus, final thoughts ahead of a weekend series for the Nationals in Cincinnati.

Jeimer Candelario Traded to Chicago; Kyler Glaser on the Trade Return; Mick Gillispie Talks DJ Herz Aug 01, 2023

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Episode 71, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals; Kyle Glaser of Baseball America returns to Bustin' Loose Baseball, this time to breakdown the trade between the Cubs and Nationals that sent 3B Jeimer Candelario to Chicago. Glaser provides a national outlook on what to expect from new Nats prospects LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and if Nats fans should expect any additional moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline; One half of the return for Jeimer Candelario was LHP DJ Herz, who has spent his 2023 campaign with the Cubs Double-A Affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies. The voice of the Smokies, Mick Gillispie joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to give his insight on the 22 year old lefty and what his outlook could be with the Nats. Then, we close out this episode with Grant and Tobi's final thoughts as we approach the final hours before the MLB Trade Deadline.

Jeimer Candelerio Traded to Chicago Aug 01, 2023

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Episode 71, Segment 1 -- Grant and Tobi react to the news that 3B Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday evening, with two top 20 prospects returning from the Cubs system. We break down everything you need to know about LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and remember the best moments from Jeimer Candelario's stint as a member of the Washington Nationals.

Kyle Glaser on the Trade Return Aug 01, 2023

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Episode 71, Segment 2 -- Kyle Glaser of Baseball America returns to Bustin' Loose Baseball, this time to breakdown the trade between the Cubs and Nationals that sent 3B Jeimer Candelario to Chicago. Glaser provides a national outlook on what to expect from new Nats prospects LHP DJ Herz and INF Kevin Made, and if Nats fans should expect any additional moves ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

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