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Rising Stars on Display Jun 30, 2023

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Episode 63, Segment 1 -- It's been a great week for two of the Nationals top prospects, as both OF James Wood and 3B Brady House were selected to represent the Nationals in the MLB All-Star Futures Game. And to cap of their great week so far, both hit home runs for their respective Minor League affiliates on Thursday evening. What's the outlook for the two rising stars as they continue to ascend through the ranks of the MiLB Top Prospects list?

Jackson Rutledge on His Promotion to Rochester Jun 30, 2023

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Episode 63, Segment 2 -- The Nationals 2019 1st Round Pick, Jackson Rutledge, has had an outstanding start to his 2023 campaign. His recent performance has earned him a promotion to Triple-A Rochester after posting a 3.16 ERA across 12 starts for Double-A Harrisburg. Rutledge joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to detail his journey through the Nationals system.

Brotherly Road Trip Jun 30, 2023

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Episode 63, Segment 3 -- The Nationals conclude their long road trip as they begin a three game series against the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend. Grant and Tobi give their thoughts ahead of a series featuring the Nats top three pitchers taking the mound. Plus, we read your reviews on the podcast!

Catching the Lane Train; Draft Board Shuffle; Green with Concern Jun 28, 2023

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Episode 62, FULL SHOW -- Grant Paulsen returns from a trip to Winston Salem, where he details his visit of Wake Forest University's Baseball facilities (3:00). Then, Grant and Tobi dive into the continued success of OF Lane Thomas, who appears destined to represent the Nationals in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. But will Lane Thomas remain a member of the Nationals after being named an All-Star? (8:00); As the College World Series concludes, and the MLB Draft is right around the corner, draft experts are shuffling their boards with rumors swirling that LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes could be jumping into the number 1 slot. Grant & Tobi discuss the latest movement at the top of the draft board (31:00); With talks of the Nationals potentially getting one of the top Outfielders in the 2023 MLB Draft, fans wonder if there's any such thing as "too much" depth at one position. But Grant and Tobi point out with the struggles of some of the Nats young prospects, that there is no such thing as too much depth. Plus, Tobi provides an incredible stat from MacKenzie Gore's recent start in San Diego (40:00).

Catching the Lane Train Jun 28, 2023

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Episode 62, Segment 1 -- Grant Paulsen returns from a trip to Winston Salem, where he details his visit of Wake Forest University's Baseball facilities. Then, Grant and Tobi dive into the continued success of OF Lane Thomas, who appears destined to represent the Nationals in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. But will Lane Thomas remain a member of the Nationals after being named an All-Star?

Draft Board Shuffle Jun 28, 2023

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Episode 62, Segment 2 -- As the College World Series concludes, and the MLB Draft is right around the corner, draft experts are shuffling their boards with rumors swirling that LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes could be jumping into the number 1 slot. Grant & Tobi discuss the latest movement at the top of the draft board.

Green with Concern Jun 28, 2023

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Episode 62, Segment 3 -- With talks of the Nationals potentially getting one of the top Outfielders in the 2023 MLB Draft, fans wonder if there's any such thing as "too much" depth at one position. But Grant and Tobi point out with the struggles of some of the Nats young prospects, that there is no such thing as too much depth. Plus, Tobi provides an incredible stat from MacKenzie Gore's recent start in San Diego.

Go Ballistic!; Skenes Watch Continues; Around the System Jun 23, 2023

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Episode 61, FULL SHOW -- Thursday's make up game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks was entertaining in more ways than one despite the 5-3 loss. Manager Davey Martinez gets the most out of his first ejection of the year, and Pitcher Jake Irvin makes a 2nd consecutive impressive start. Grant and Tobi go over what made Davey lose his composure (2:00), how recent time off benefitted Jake Irvin (8:00), and why Riley Adams should be getting more play time (17:00); LSU's Star Pitcher Paul Skenes impresses again as the LSU Tigers continue their run through the College World Series. Grant and Tobi breakdown his latest 8 inning, 120 pitch performance, and try to determine what the plan would be for Skenes if he is available to be selected by the Nationals at number 2 overall in next months MLB Draft (24:00); Grant and Tobi spin around the Nationals Minor League system, spotlighting bright performances from Jackson Rutledge, Andry Lara, Brady House and Jarlin Susana. Plus recent struggles from Robert Hassell III and Elijah Green (38:00).

Go Ballistic! Jun 23, 2023

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Episode 61, Segment 1 -- Thursday's make up game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks was entertaining in more ways than one despite the 5-3 loss. Manager Davey Martinez gets the most out of his first ejection of the year, and Pitcher Jake Irvin makes a 2nd consecutive impressive start. Grant and Tobi go over what made Davey lose his composure, how recent time off benefitted Jake Irvin, and why Riley Adams should be getting more play time.

Skenes Watch Continues Jun 23, 2023

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Episode 61, Segment 2 -- LSU's Star Pitcher Paul Skenes impresses again as the LSU Tigers continue their run through the College World Series. Grant and Tobi breakdown his latest 8 inning, 120 pitch performance, and try to determine what the plan would be for Skenes if he is available to be selected by the Nationals at number 2 overall in next months MLB Draft.

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