A special guest episode as Ben is joined by Felix White of Maccabees and Tailenders fame to talk his new book, falling in love with the New York Mets and what cricket can learn from baseball (and vice versa). Listen
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Episode 246 – All-Star Weekend & Draft Recap
Ben and Russell team up for a two-man spin through the week’s All-Star festivities, from Shohei Ohtani’s eye-popping performances just about everywhere to Charlie Freeman’s adorable cameos. There’s also the usual two good, two bad chat, some MLB draft reviews
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Episode 238 – The Tony La Russa Power Hour
Darius, Rob and Ben band together to review a groundhog week of baseball action as Tony La Russa grabbed the headlines (again) and pitchers threw no hitters (again). There was also talk of the weirdest statistical hitting line ever, the
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Episode 237 – Lucas Giolito Joins the Show
Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito joins John to chat about his season so far, remodelling his pitching arsenal and how he wants to continuously improve, the vibe in the White Sox clubhouse and his desire to use his platform
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Episode 235 – Keith Law Joins the Show
The brilliant Keith Law, national baseball writer for The Athletic, prospect and draft savant, all round good egg and author of the best selling books ‘Smart Baseball’ and ‘The Inside Game’ joins John to discuss: Being back at the ballpark
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Episode 236 – Shut Up And Play No Hits
John, Darius and Russell tackle the week in MLB, including big thumbs up for the New York Yankees, Patrick Mazeika and the amazing Drew Robinson, but also thumbs down for rubbish outfield defence, pitchers hitting and the Oakland Athletics laying
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Episode 234 – The Milky Way
Emergency podcast with John and Tom basking in the glory of podcast favourite, Wade Miley’s no-hitter. If you want 17 minutes of milking puns, this is the podcast for you. Photo by Frank Jansky Listen to “Episode 234 – The
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Episode 233 – Appreciating Albert
In an unprecedented development, big baseball news breaks before the pod instead of immediately after it. Ben, Russell and Darius react to the Angels designating Albert Pujols for assignment and take a look back at the highlights of his stellar
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Episode 232 – Rowdy Tellez’ Big Round Face
John, Ben and Rob are joined by Jon Mackenzie of Absolute Bunts for this week’s MLB Roundup. They cover the Rockies firing of Jeff Bridich, gambling in baseball and the incredible Jacob DeGrom before offering ‘Two Bad, Two Good’ garlands
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Episode 231 – It’s Bat Flip Season, Baby! (ft. Ben Verlander)
How has this taken us five years to do? Darius, Russell and John carry out BFN’s first ever bat flip draft. To keep it competitive, and get some expert help, they’re joined by host MLB on FOX’s Flippin’ Bats podcast,
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