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The Crews Conundrum + Abrams Debuts at Second Base; Cade Cavalli Talks Breakout Season Aug 31, 2026

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Episode 266, FULL SHOW -- BLB is back as the Nats look to wrap up a 4-game home series versus the Marlins. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown the CJ Abrams long awaited debut at second base, Dylan Crews' securing the Nats first Walk-Off win of the season, and the emergence of Andrew Alvarez after a stellar month of August from the young left hander. Plus, Cade Cavalli joined The Grant & Danny Show in studio last week to discuss his breakout season in his first full year as a starter.

The CJ Abrams Conundrum + The Blossoming of an Ace; Spencer Nusbaum & Simon Mathews Interviews Aug 21, 2026

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Episode 265, FULL SHOW -- Unfortunately for the Nats as of late, things haven't quite been about wins and losses as the season has gotten away from them amid injuries and trades. But the two biggest storylines in recent weeks revolve around two of the cornerstones of the franchise at the moment. One of those is CJ Abrams and the recent announcement that he will be converting to Second Base at some point for the remainder of the season. Tobi Altizer discusses why the Nats chose to make this move at this time and why it may have been an inevitable career path after his struggles in the field at Shortstop. And hear from Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, who wrote more on the discussion revolving around the move for Abrams. Then, Tobi dives into the other big storyline, which is the continued breakout season for SP Cade Cavalli, who dazzled once again on the mound versus the Rangers this week. Hear from Nats Pitching Coach Simon Mathews on Cade Cavalli's demeanor and what makes him the Ace that he is becoming.

Cavalli Dominates in Series Finale vs Cubs Aug 14, 2026

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Episode 264, FULL SHOW -- The Nats lost a home series versus the Chicago Cubs, but Cade Cavalli dominated in the series finale, carrying a No-Hitter into the 7th inning. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how Cade Cavalli has pushed himself to the forefront of the rotation in his first full season as a starter. Plus, the platoon at 1st base is putting up gaudy numbers since Luis Garcia Jr. was traded away. And we check-in on who's hot in the Nats Minor League system.

Dusting Off the Brooms + Cade Cavalli Interview Aug 11, 2026

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Episode 263, FULL SHOW -- After a dreadful 8 game road trip through two division teams, the Nats returned home for a weekend series vs the Reds and it appeared to be just what the doctor ordered. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron recap the Nats first home sweep of the year, which featured an offense that's regaining its confidence, a much improved bullpen, and Daylen Lile's continued dominance over Cincinnati. Then, hear from RHP Cade Cavalli as Tobi Altizer caught up with him after his start to open the series. And there was a big promotion at the Minor League level this past weekend, as a well as an impressive organizational debut from a recently acquired starting pitcher.

Trade Deadline Recap: Assessing the Return for Luis Garcia Jr & Foster Griffin Aug 04, 2026

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Episode 262, FULL SHOW -- The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Washington Nationals remained active through the final moments on Monday evening. After being just over a week out from trading away INF Curtis Mead, Paul Toboni and the Nationals would go on to deal away 1B Luis Garcia Jr, LHP Foster Griffin, and OF Christian Franklin each in separate deals. Hear from Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen as they hosted on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday afternoon and provided their thoughts and insight on the return packages in each deal and assess the future of the organization after the deals. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joined Tobi and Grant to provide his analysis on some of the biggest trades that happened on Monday and the quality of the return that the Nats got from the Yankees after dealing Luis Garcia Jr.

Trade Deadline Looms + Max Scherzer & Connelly Early Interviews Jul 30, 2026

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Episode 261, FULL SHOW -- The Nats suffered their first series since the All-Star Break, dropping a disappointing two out of three games to a struggling Blue Jays team to wrap up their latest homestand. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that was and assess where the Nats stand in the NL Wild Card race as the MLB Trade Deadline is just days away. Then, Grant & Tobi spoke with World Series Champion Max Scherzer about his return to DC this week. And we wrap up this episode with an interview with newly acquired LHP Connelly Early, who also joined Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC earlier this week.

Nats Trade Away Curtis Mead, Acquire LHP Connelly Early + The Impact of the Series Win over Arizona Jul 27, 2026

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Episode 260, FULL SHOW -- The first trade domino ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline has fallen, and it involved the Nationals. News broke on Saturday Night that the Nats agreed to trade away INF Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for LHP Connelly Early. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen give their thoughts and insight on the 1-for-1 trade. Plus, hear from Paul Toboni who spoke to the media in the dugout on Sunday with his thoughts on the opportunity to complete the trade. Then, Tobi & Grant recap the Nats winning their most important series of the season so far versus an Arizona team that is directly ahead of them in the NL Wild Card standings. Stay tuned for interviews with Nats General Manager Ani Kilambi & Nats Manager Blake Butera as Grant Paulsen caught up with them during pregame ahead of the series opener versus the Diamondbacks.

Biggest Series of the Year; How the Trade Deadline Will Impact the Fanbase Jul 24, 2026

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Episode 259, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals return home from a 4-2 road trip out of the All-Star Break, and now host a Diamondbacks team in one of the most pivotal series' since the 2019 season. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen discuss how the upcoming homestand will likely shape what the Nationals Front Office will decide to do as the MLB Trade Deadline quickly approaches. Plus, we check-in on some of the hottest performers in the Nationals Minor League system. Then, hear an extensive conversation with fans and more on Thursday's edition of The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan, where the guys talk with fans about how the Nationals quality play this season has changed the rebuilding timeline for Paul Toboni and company, and how the Front Office needs to capitalize on the success going forward.

Deadline Dilemmas' Jul 21, 2026

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Episode 258, FULL SHOW -- It's been a good start for the Nationals out of the All-Star Break, with a series win in West Sacramento vs the Athletics, and a series opening victory in Colorado vs the Rockies. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen layout what the plans could look like if the Nats continue their winning ways over the next couple of weeks ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and what factors should determine how the Nationals proceed to act as buyers, sellers or possibly even both.

Getting Ready for the Second Half + Mailbag Special; CJ Abrams & Foster Griffin Interviews Jul 17, 2026

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Episode 257, FULL SHOW -- The unofficial second half of the season is upon us as the Nats hope to make a run to get back on track after a disappointing final series before the All-Star Break. Grant Paulsen returns alongside Tobi Altizer to recap his experience at the All-Star Festivities. Then, the guys dive into what to expect from the Nats as they begin their second half of the season with their first ever trip to Sacramento to take on the Athletics. Plus, we answer your burning Nats questions that you've submitted to our mailbag! And stay tuned on the backend of this episode to hear interviews with All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin as Grant caught up with them on the field ahead of the Midsummer Classic.

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