The newest member of baseball’s no-hitter club – Tim Melville of the CPBL Uni-Lions – joins us fresh off his 142 pitch history maker on Good Friday. We talk about his route to the Majors with the Reds, Twins, Padres
Read more
Tag: podcast
Episode 224 – Full Kit Banter
It’s Opening Day! John, Rob and Darius consider their team’s prospects for the upcoming season, consider which spring performances they’re actually buying, and look ahead to some potential 2021 storylines. Listen to “Episode 224 – Full Kit Banter” on Spreaker.
Read more
Episode 223 – Ben Reiter Joins the Show
Journalist, author and storyteller joins John to discuss his arc with the Houston Astros – from Sports Illustrated Nostradamus of their World Series triumph, to chronicler of the secret of their success in his bestselling book ‘Astroball’ through their own
Read more
Episode 220 – The Big Season Preview Bonanza 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Ben, John, Tom and Darius run the rule over all 30 teams in the annual predictions pod, assigning win totals through iffy reasoning and impassioned debate. Check out our Twitter feed for
Read more
Episode 209 – Naming Pirates
John leads Darius, Russell and Tom on a quick canter through the off-season. Covering all things surrounding the mess of the Mets, the Rockies and on a more positive note, the Padres, Dodgers and who might surprise us this season.
Read more
Episode 207 – Not a Draft, Possibly an Outlander Promo
The whole gang – except Tom – convene to pick out their favourite moments from 2020, before discussing what they’re most looking forward to in 2021. It’s not just about Outlander, honest. Listen to “Episode 207 – Not a Draft,
Read more
Episode 206 – Tony Barnette Joins the Show
Former Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Yakult Swallows pitcher Tony Barnette joins John in this fascinating podcast. Their wide ranging chat covers his career in pro baseball including the process of signing in Japan, transitioning to the bullpen, playing with
Read more
Episode 203 – Introduction to LIDOM Part 1 with Jake Mintz
One half of the awesome Cespedes Family BBQ, and host of The Ringer’s Baseball BBQ, Jake Mintz joins John and Rachel to provide an intro into the Dominican Winter League, LIDOM. Jake details his two month stay in the Dominican
Read more
Episode 190 – 2020 Baseball Visions – The Minor Leaguer with Mitch Horacek
Twins lefty Mitch Horacek joins to chat about the plight of minor league baseball players during COVID. During a candid conversation, he discusses the need for union representation in the minors, goes into the moral conundrum of ‘staying ready’ for
Read more
Episode 189 – 2020 Baseball Visions – The MLBPA Agent, with Joshua Kusnick
MLBPA certified agent Joshua Kusnick joins to offer his perspective on whether the season should/will go ahead, the stagnation of the free agent market, the impact on his client Carlos Asuaje and the systemic racism across baseball as a sport,
Read more