Bustin’ Loose Baseball

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Fair or Foul May 19, 2023

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Episode 51, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi bring in Producer Darris for a series of 'Fair or Foul' questions regarding your 2023 Washington Nationals

Waking Up the Offense; Hot or Not - Pitchers & Minors; Cole Henry Joins BLB Apr 13, 2023

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Episode 50, FULL SHOW -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with some 'Hot or Not' for the Nationals major league position players, including how Victor Robles' new offensive approach has him off to the best start in a long time, and how CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz are poised to continue to make positive strides (1:30); Grant continues his Hot or Not breakdown after two weeks of Baseball action as he looks to how the Nationals pitching staff has performed so far (17:30). Then, Grant highlights some of the bright performances from a few big names in the Nats minor league system (22:00); The Nationals #13 ranked prospect RHP Cole Henry is progressing well after having surgery to correct his battle with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to discuss and detail his road to recovery and his excitement to pitch at the Triple A Level in the near future (26:30).

Waking Up the Offense Apr 13, 2023

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Episode 50, Segment 1 -- After a trip to Coors Field, it appears the Nats offense may be starting to take shape. Grant Paulsen launches this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with some 'Hot or Not' for the Nationals major league position players, including how Victor Robles' new offensive approach has him off to the best start in a long time, and how CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz are poised to continue to make positive strides.

Hot or Not - Pitchers & Minors Apr 13, 2023

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Episode 50, Segment 2 -- Grant continues his Hot or Not breakdown after two weeks of Baseball action as he looks to how the Nationals pitching staff has performed so far. Then, Grant highlights some of the bright performances from a few big names in the Nats minor league system.

Cole Henry Joins BLB to Talk Recovery Apr 13, 2023

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Episode 50, Segment 3 -- The Nationals #13 ranked prospect RHP Cole Henry is progressing well after having surgery to correct his battle with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to discuss and detail his road to recovery and his excitement to pitch at the Triple A Level in the near future.

A Way Too Early State of the Nats; Reviewing the Pitch Clock; Nats Pitching Coach Jim Hickey & Barry Svrluga Apr 05, 2023

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Episode 49, FULL SHOW -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's to like and what to be concerned about through the first handful of games for the Nationals, including breakdowns of the Nats offensive and defensive numbers (1:00), and how the Pitching staff held up through their first run in the rotation (14:00). With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books, Grant gives his thoughts and impressions on the newly implemented Pitch Clock, and how it will change the game going forward (25:30); Just before first pitch of Opening Day, Grant & Danny got some time to catch up with Nationals Pitching Coach Jim Hickey, who talked about how Spring Training brought together the Nats pitching staff, and expectations for their young developing arms (30:30). Then, Grant & Danny were joined by Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga for an assessment of the Nationals, how the fans are handling a rebuild, and the latest with the team being available for sale (37:00).

A Way Too Early State of the Nats Apr 05, 2023

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Episode 49, Segment 1 -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's to like and what to be concerned about through the first handful of games for the Nationals, including breakdowns of the Nats offensive and defensive numbers, and how the Pitching staff held up through their first run in the rotation.

Reviewing the Pitch Clock Apr 05, 2023

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Episode 49, Segment 2 -- With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books, Grant gives his thoughts and impressions on the newly implemented Pitch Clock, and how it will change the game going forward

Nats Pitching Coach Jim Hickey & Barry Svrluga Apr 05, 2023

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Episode 49, Segment 3 -- Just before first pitch of Opening Day, Grant & Danny got some time to catch up with Nationals Pitching Coach Jim Hickey, who talked about how Spring Training brought together the Nats pitching staff, and expectations for their young developing arms. Then, Grant & Danny were joined by Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga for an assessment of the Nationals, how the fans are handling a rebuild, and the latest with the team being available for sale.

Cade Cavalli Set for Tommy John Surgery; What If Joey Meneses...?; MacKenzie Gore Ready for Nats Debut Mar 21, 2023

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Episode 48, FULL SHOW -- After leaving his latest Spring Training start with an elbow injury, the Nationals would go on to announce that RHP Cade Cavalli injured his UCL in his pitching elbow, and is set to get Tommy John Surgery, ending his 2023 season before it started. Grant & Danny open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing how Cavalli's injury effects the pitching rotation for 2023 and beyond (3:00)

Joey Meneses continues to perform at a high level as he competes for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Which brings Grant and Danny to wonder...What if Joey Meneses can keep pace with the hitting numbers he put up during his time in the Nationals in 2022? Would the Nationals consider trading him? Or would he be a core member of a rebuilding franchise? G&D discuss (13:00). Plus, ahead of their interview with MacKenzie Gore, Grant and Danny tell you why you shouldn't be too concerned with Gore's Spring Training numbers as the regular season approaches (25:30)

LHP MacKenzie Gore was acquired as a major part of the trade that sent OF Juan Soto to the Padres, but was shutdown in 2022 by the time be made his way to Washington. He joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to talk about how he's preparing to begin his Nationals career, what techniques he's working through in Spring Training, and what he learned from his hot start to his Major League career (30:00).

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