Episodes

Jan. 28, 2021

174. The Hall of Fame is a Joke

We talk how the BBWAA writers got it completely wrong (and how they’ve gotten it wrong historically), why they have a God-complex and how that affects deserving players’ chances, Curt Schilling’s “I’m Done” letter to the wri…
Jan. 25, 2021

173. You Gave Him How Much Money?

We talk recent trades and acquisitions and why certain teams have either been spending way too much or way too little on said moves. We also look at the career of Hank Aaron, his impact at the plate and off the field, impres…
Jan. 21, 2021

172. Explicit Texts, Springer to the Jays & Other Good Fits

We talk Jared Porter being fired as Mets GM for sexual harassment, George Springer heading up north to join the Blue Jays, the back-and-forth of Michael Brantley supposedly signing with Toronto before ultimately agreeing to …
Jan. 18, 2021

171. Yankees Get Their Guy(s)

We talk DJ LeMahieu returning to the Yankees, Corey Kluber being added to the rotation and if it will be enough, Theo Epstein’s new role with the MLB Commissioner’s Office and what it means for his future and the game’s futu…
Jan. 13, 2021

170. Conversation with Greg Amsinger, MLB Network

We talk with MLB Network host Greg Amsinger, discussing the journey to his current role, ad-libbing and how it changed his career, life on set, what a day is like around the studio, the importance of balancing being a fan an…
Jan. 8, 2021

169. FRANCISCO LINDOR TO THE METS

FINALLY something happened this offseason. We break down (with our first-ever listener guest) the blockbuster deal between the Mets and Indians that sent superstar Francisco Lindor to Queens, how the Mets are living up to ow…
Dec. 29, 2020

168. 2020 MLB Year in Review Pt. II

Welcome to Part II of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 149: Postseason Bubbles But No Bub…
Dec. 23, 2020

167. 2020 MLB Year in Review Pt. I

Welcome to Part I of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 115: #FireManfred (February 19) Rec…
Dec. 17, 2020

166. Conversation with Jessica Kleinschmidt

We talk with NBC Sports Bay Area writer Jessica Kleinschmidt, covering a range of topics from her career in baseball to “embracing what pisses people off.” Jess shares her “made it” moments, the challenges of being a woman i…
Dec. 10, 2020

165. Conversation with Jon SooHoo, Dodgers Photographer

We dive into an extremely unique conversation with Dodgers Team Photographer Jon SooHoo, getting an inside look into the life of a MLB team photographer, the journey he took to get to his current role, the challenges of shoo…
Dec. 3, 2020

164. Conversation with Mike Brosseau

We sit down with Tampa Bay Rays infielder and postseason hero Mike Brosseau to talk about his journey to the big leagues, signing his first professional contract for $1,000, what the 2020 COVID season was like, getting throw…
Nov. 5, 2020

163. Season Wrap Up + Free Agency, Hirings and Awards

We close the book on the 2020 season, sharing our surprises and disappointment players and teams before discussing some offseason storylines including the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch and what they mean for the Wh…
Oct. 28, 2020

162. World Series Recap

We recap the finale of the 2020 World Series, including the most talked-about decision of the night in Kevin Cash’s pulling of Blake Snell, Randy Arozarena’s continued dominance at the plate, Clayton Kershaw finally getting …
Oct. 26, 2020

161. World Series Reactions + Brett Phillips Game

We check in and look at what’s gone down in the World Series thus far, including the Brett Phillips game (and all the things that went wrong), Clayton Kershaw improving his postseason resume, Tyler Glasnow hurting his, Randy…
Oct. 20, 2020

160. Welcome to the World Series

We recap the endings of the ALCS and NLCS, talk series MVPs (shout out Randy Arozarena aka Babe Ruth), discuss what the Rays had to do to get here and how they’re a poorly run business in spite of their recent success (and h…
Oct. 16, 2020

159. Momentum is a Cruel Mistress

We talk the latest ALCS and NLCS games, specifically looking at how the Astros have crawled back to make it a series and how the Rays just can’t finish the job, the Dodgers’ historic Game 3 and the Braves rebounding with an …
Oct. 13, 2020

158. They Could Margot All the Way

We recap the first two days of LCS action, talking about the Tampa Bay Rays jumping out to a convincing 2-0 series lead, the Astros making mistakes and digging their own grave, the Braves stealing Game 1 from the Dodgers, re…
Oct. 9, 2020

157. League Championship Series on Deck

We talk Division Series games wrapping up, how the Dodgers are cruising, the Astros playing like a team that will meet them in the World Series, the Braves manhandling the Miami Bottomfeeders, the Yankees and Rays not giving…
Oct. 7, 2020

156. Division Series Update

We talk Division Series games through the first two days, how the Astros are in a win-win situation as they threaten to sweep, Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves opening their series against the Marlins with a statement win (be…
Oct. 2, 2020

155. Wild Card Series Day 3 Recap

We talk day three of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all four games. We discuss Cincinnati not scoring a single run, the A’s taking the series from an exciting Chicago White Sox club, Fernando Tatis Jr. …
Oct. 1, 2020

154. Wild Card Series Day 2 Recap

We talk day two of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all eight games. We discuss the Braves squeaking out a win in a pitching showcase with the Reds, Oakland staying alive by snagging a win from the White …
Sept. 30, 2020

153. Wild Card Series Day 1 Recap

We talk day one of the brand new Wild Card Series format, breaking down all four games. We talk Astros surprising the baseball world with a win on the road in Minnesota, Lucas Giolito throwing lights out yet again, the Rays …
Sept. 29, 2020

152. An October Like We've Never Seen

We talk the 2020 playoff picture and which clubs will win their respective series, who’s prone to be upset and who’ll do the upsetting, teams that limped their way into the postseason, teams that are the real deal, teams tha…
Sept. 22, 2020

151. Conversation with Triston McKenzie

We talk with the Cleveland Indians righthander about what it’s meant to be a part of a playoff run, his debut, what the 2020 season has been like with COVID-19 policies, working with Shane Bieber and the rest of the staff, h…