The Book of Baseball: Recent Episodes
Cameron Weld
From news updates, to rabbit holes, this is your podcast for everything baseball! I try to episodes as often as I can, but no promises. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
The MLB trade deadline was last Tuesday, and in this episode I break down what I find to be the 3 most interesting trade, and who won and lost out from them.
How is Juan Soto so good? Are the Phillies really the best team in the league? Answers to these questions and more in todays episode.
In this episode of Bite-Sized Baseball I breakdown the Marlins trading Luis Arraez to the Padres, and take a look at some surprising teams so far this season.
The Cleveland Guardians have had quite a hot streak to begin the season. In this episode, I break down some important statistics and storylines that have contributed to their early success.
The Miami Marlins have had a historically bad start to the 2024 season, and in this episode I break down what’s gone wrong for the Marlins and what the future holds for Miami baseball.
The 2024 MLB season is here, and in this episode I look at some of the most interesting and notable storylines from Opening Weekend.
In this episode I talk about Geraldo Perdomo and how he is over performing by a wide margin.
In this episode I talk about Luis Arraez’s chase for a .400 batting average this season.
In this episode, I rank each MLB organization based on how ridiculous their minor league team names and mascots are.
In this episode I break down the recent trade deadline and some of the most interesting storylines.
In this episode I predict who I think will make the postseason and how it will all play out!
In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL West. Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com
In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL Central. Baseball-reference: baseball-reference.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com MLB Trade Rumors: mlbtraderumors.com
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In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL East. FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com
In this episode I talk about all the biggest free agent signings that have happened recently. Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, Freddie Freeman, and more! Fangraphs: fangraphs.com Spotrac: spotrac.com Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com
Carlos Rodon to the Giants? Sonny Gray to the Reds? In this episode, I cover all the biggest trades and signings that have happened since the end of the lockout. Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com MLB: mlb.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com Spotrac: spotrac.com
In this episode, I give all the details on the new CBA between the MLB and the MLBPA. ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33463929/needs-done-why-mlb-international-draft-such-big-deal MLB.com article: https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-tax Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com
In this episode, I talk about the current MLB lockout and the effects it has on the game. A huge thank you to my sponsors and sources for this episode: Sponsors: Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com Anchor: anchor.fm Sources: Ben Verlander - https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/ben-verlander-minor-league-baseball-player-not-so-glamorous-life-behind-the-scenes Viewership numbers - https://sportsnaut.com/mlb-ratings-tv-viewership-numbers/
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In this episode I break down the first 2 games of the Fall Classic.
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In this episode, I talk about independent baseball leagues. Why they exist, what they are, and more.
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In this episode, I talk about the minor leagues and their connection to the majors, and how each level works. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Jeff Moore, Fangraphs: https://tht.fangraphs.com/understanding-minor-league-levels/ Melissa Segura, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/02/jimy-kelly
In this episode I talk about the Nationals and Kyle Schwarber, plus the Cubs record-tying no-hitter. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com
In this episode I talk about the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between from baseball yesterday. Baseball-Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com Baseball Savant: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com
In this episode I talk a little bit about what happened yesterday in baseball, plus segment’s focusing on Wander Franco and Jacob Degrom. Anchor: https://anchor.fm Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com MLB: https://www.mlb.com Baseball Savant: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com
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In this episode I talk about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s outstanding week, take a look at Adolis Garcia, who’s leading the American League in home runs despite having very little big league experience, and how many no-hitters there have been recently and if they are even special anymore. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com
In this episode I talk about the two most recent no-hitters, and then a segment about batting average and it’s overrated value. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com
In this episode I talk about all the no-hitters so far this year and why they are happening, plus a segment on Albert Pujols’ career ending and a weird stat about it.
In this episode I talk about Shohei Ohtani’s great season start, Joe Musgrove’s no-hitter, and the sudden spike in injuries in the MLB.
In this episode I look at the 11 worst teams (70 wins or less extrapolated to a 162 game season) in 2020. I talk about something positive on the team, something negative, and when I think they will be a playoff contender.
In this episode I go over recent baseball news as well as a special segment where I talk about why teams are so much better at home.
In today’s episode I cover the most current news in baseball. Some topics: Kelvin Herrera retiring, Hunter Dozier signs extension with Royals, and of course, the Player of the Day and the Game to Watch.
In today’s episode I recap the offseason and talk about its winners and losers, as well as ranking the 6 divisions, plus the return of the Player of the Day and the Game to Watch sponsored by Sports Reference!
In this episode I go over New Years resolutions for teams in the National League, as well as an episode of the Hot Stove
In my first episode back, I speculate on what I think a good New Years resolution for each American League team would be.
In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the NL West, as well as a farewell to the year 2020.
In this episode I take a look at my playoff predictions that I made at the beginning of the year, and see how accurate they were.
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In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the NL central. This episode also features a segment of the Hot Stove
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In this episode I talk about the news that there will most likely not be a DH in the National League for 2021, as well as some hot stove.
In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the National League East.
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In this episode I talk about the latest trade and free agency buzz from around the league.
Today is the first episode of the hot stove for this offseason, as well as some fact or fiction. Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-we/message
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In this episode I talk about what comes next for each team in the AL West, as well as taking a look back at the 2020 season for them. There is also an awards recap in the episode. Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I talk about the AL Central, and what comes next for each team. I give my best and worst scenario for each team, as well as take a look at some of their top prospects. This episode also contains the debut of the new offseason segment Fact or Fiction, where I talk about the latest rumors and say if I think they are fact, or just fiction. Check out Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I talk about teams in the AL East, and how their seasons went, and how their future seasons will go. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I talk about the crazy season, as well as some offseason updates. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I talk about the Dodgers winning the World Series, and preview my upcoming episodes.
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In this episode I recap the amazing walk-off that Brett Phillips had to even up the World Series.
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In this episode I recap game 3 of the World Series
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In this episode I recap Game 1 of the World Series. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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The fall classic is here! In this episode I preview the upcoming series. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode, I have an update on the championship series. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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Series MVPS, the ups and downs, and recaps for the Division Series! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com
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In this episode, I preview the upcoming ALCS and NLCS. I cover pitchers, injuries, and predictions, plus a Player of the Day and a Game to Watch presented by Sports Reference. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I take a look at an article from the Upshot, that covers what the most popular baseball teams are in areas across the U.S. The Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/04/23/upshot/24-upshot-baseball.html Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com
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The Astros and Braves have moved on to the championship series, so in this episode I cover each division series, plus a Player of the Day and a Game to Watch Presentd by Sports Reference. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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It’s time to talk about the division series! Predictions, matchups, and more in this episode! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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The playoffs are here, and they bring so much to talk about! Make sure to send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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The playoffs are here, and it’s time for predictions!
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It’s time for playoff baseball! They will be starting this Tuesday, and in this episode I cover everything thing you need to know about them. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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It’s time for our week 7 power rankings! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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The 2nd team clinched the playoffs this year! Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Sneaky ROY candidate, on this date, and much, much more! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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It has been confirmed that there will be a playoff bubble! Well, actually multiple. Check out the full schedule here: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29892536/2020-mlb-playoffs-schedule-bubble-locations-how-watch-every-postseason-game Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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Week 5 power rankings! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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Week 5 power rankings! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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I recap the most recent trade deadline. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
National League all-star team. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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Even though there isn’t an All Star Game this year, that sure doesn’t mean there are no All Stars! In this episode I talk about who I think would be selected to play in the midsummer classic. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I explain my love of baseball. Thank you to Fletcher Weld for editing this episode. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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Part 1 of this weeks power rankings: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/episodes/Power-Rankings-Week-4-Part-1-eih9gj Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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Week 4 Power Rankings! Need I explain more? Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I talk (mostly rant) about some of the biggest headlines in the baseball world. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part 2 of my week 3 power rankings. Part 1: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/episodes/Power-Rankings-Week-3-Part-1-ei9oau Send in a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I do part one of my week 3 power rankings. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I talk about my favorite thing in the world: baseball! I just talk about the current events going on in the sport right now, and my opinions on them. Some of the topics: Yordan Alvarez’s return, the Marlins, Orioles, and Tigers over performing, and Charlie Blackmon’s astounding batting average. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part 2 of my week 2 power rankings. Make sure you have listened to episode 1! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part 1 of my week 2 power rankings. Stay tuned for part 2! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I talk about the new rules in 2020, what I think of them, and if I think they will stay. Make sure to check out Baseball Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part 2 of my first official power rankings of the season. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part one of my first power rankings of the season. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I go over the Miami Marlins outbreak, and what it means for the team, and for MLB. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do my National League postseason predictions for the expanded playoff format. Make sure to listen to the end where I predict my World Series winner! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I predict who I think will make the expanded playoffs in the American League. Be on the lookout for tomorrow’s episode where I go over my National League predictions and my World Series winner! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I take a look at Day #2 for Opening Day, and give my predictions for each game. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I preview the first two baseball games in 266 days! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode, I do my postseason predictions. Also in this episode, some big baseball announcements, and a big podcast announcement. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I break down FiveThirtyEight’s predictions over the past 3 years, and see how it compared to what actually happened in baseball. Make sure to listen to the end for a new tradition that I will be starting on this podcast! FiveThirtyEight: https://fivethirtyeight.com Hot Takedown (Sports Podcast): https://fivethirtyeight.com/tag/hot-takedown/ Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do PART 2 of my preseason power rankings. PART 1: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/episodes/Preseason-Power-Rankings-PART-1-egu798 Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I do part one of my opinion on the ranking all 30 MLB teams. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode I talk about the shortened season and who has the hardest and easiest schedules. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1
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In this episode guest contributor Blake Weld joins me and takes a quiz on the basics of baseball. Quiz: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=Easy-Baseball-Basics-Quiz&q=14 Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I talk about the MLB players who have opted out since my first episode on this subject. First Episode: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/eg57gc Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode, I do my award predictions for this year. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I do part 2 of yesterdays episode where I go over the last 20 number 1 overall picks. Make sure you sent listened to part 1! Also I would really appreciate if listeners would send in a voice message. Here’s the link: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I go over the 1st overall picks from the years 2000-2010. Make sure to be on the lookout for PART 2 where I go over years 2011-2020! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I talk about the story of the designated hitter and give my opinion on why it should be in both leagues. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
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In this episode I talk about the MLB players that have tested positive for the coronavirus, and how the biggest name in baseball might not play this year.
Since today is a national holiday, I will be taking a day off, but be on the lookout for a new episode tomorrow!
In this episode I do the outfield and pitching for my team of the decade. Make sure you listened to part 1! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I do part 1 of my team do the decade. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I talk about the MLB players who decided not to play this season, and why. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode I give my thoughts on the most recent MLB draft. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message
In this episode, I rank the minor league systems of each MLB team. Also, I know this is a really long episode, but I would really appreciate if you listened to the whole thing.
Today I rank the top the 30 prospects in baseball, with an in depth profile for each of the top 10. I would like to thank Baseball Reference and MLB.com for providing resources for this episode. Here are the links to those two websites. MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com. Baseball Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com Click this link to send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cameron-weld/message
In this episode, I go over the return of baseball, and the new rules and protocols that are in place.
Welcome to the book of baseball! In this short episode I will just talk about what this podcast is about! Enjoy!