Pine Tar Podcast: Recent Episodes
Clint Evans
For the 100th episode of Pinetar, Jonah Steinberg and Mark Peppermill join Jay Silva to discuss baseball deciding effective immediately to trump official MLB stats with Negro League stats making Josh Gibson the all-time home run king. A debate starts up.
The #Reds are now 4-16 in the month of May. The season is over. Elly De La Cruz is a disaster. We saw it coming.
Mark Peppermill & Cousin Joey kick off a discussion about the Hall of Fame, plus Joey talks about his experience front row at Globe Life Field in Texas. As well as the issues with the current baseball being used. Then, Peppermill & Clint talk Dodgers, Ohtani, and Strat-o-matic
Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey, Jay Silva and Clint kick off the show talking about Shohei Ohtani. Then, talk dilutes into Walker Buehler, Jazz Chisholm, 3B rankings, Elly De La Cruz, Bryce Harper and a Barry Bonds story with much more!
Clint talks about the Reds hapless loss to the Orioles 3-0 on Friday night and recaps the week that was. He summarizes why they’re a subpar team and correctly points out that they’ll never finish above .500
Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey & Clint talk about all things baseball: Yankees, Dodgers, the return of Walker Buehler, Andy Pages, Elly De La Cruz, Juan Soto, and what they saw in a week of betting baseball.
Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey, and Clint go live on a Sunday night to talk Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds baseball. Also, some discussion about the White Sox, Athletics, Elly De La Cruz & a story about Clint sitting in Bob Castellini’s seat.
The Reds beat the Angels 3-0, talking Reds and what it’s like to see two generational talents in Mike Trout and Elly De La Cruz live.
The Reds wrap up week two with a weekend sweep of the Chicago White Sox. We recap everything to do with Cincinnati in our second edition of the Reds recap, a week in which was a big one for Elly De La Cruz.
Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, and Jay Silva join Clint to talk about the Dodgers, Yankees, and current happenings in baseball. Then the crew dives into favorite all-time managers, how to compare player stats against different eras, and their favorite lineups of all time.
Clint recaps a week of Cincinnati Reds baseball, with them going 4-3 in the first week of the regular season. Happy Saturday baseball fans!
For the first time in show history, Clint, Mark Peppermill, Jonah Steinberg, Jay Silva, and Cousin Joey all unite to talk Tuesday night MLB.
Mark Peppermill & Jay Silva join the show to talk about Elly De La Cruz’s star power, the Dodgers rally on Sunday night baseball, Jordan Walker’s struggles as a young player, Robbie Alomar, and a lot more. The first couple days of baseball are recalled nicely by the trio.
Tonight’s episode is sponsored by Porky’s Point in North Phildadelphia. Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, Jay Silva & Clint break down Latin ball players on Opening Day Eve, along with Shohei Ohtani talk, baseball betting talk, and finally what players they’re most looking forward to watching in 2024
Predicting all awards, NL & AL standings, and 3 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB season.
On a March Saturday before the season starts, Clint takes a good hard look at the Cincinnati Reds.
Live from a March Madness Fiesta in Reno, Nevada; Mark Peppermill & Jonah Steinberg join the show to give their thoughts on Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his alleged gambling relations with his interpreter.
With about a week to go before official Opening Day, Clint & Joey talk about the Seoul Series Opener, Whacky Trades, and the Shohei Ohtani wild news that broke at the time of the show. Finally, they letter grade every Opening Day starting pitcher
Clint & Joey talk about number 13s with 13 days to go before Opening Day, Spring Breakout impressions, MLB the Show ‘24 release, MVP Baseball 2004 memories and a lot more.
On episode 81, I give a monologue to my dad and our life around baseball, and why I love the game in honor of his birthday. Then, Jonah Steinberg & Mark Peppermill join the show to knock down the walls. Aroldis Chapman booby grab, and great baseball talk.
Cousin Joey & Clint rundown some famous number 17’s in baseball history with 17 days to go before Opening day. Also, talking through the Gerrit Cole injury, the 2015 Pirates, and debate the future of Elly De La Cruz versus O’Neil Cruz. Plus a preview of the American League West & Zach Gelof comps.
Jay Silva from Silva Linings TV joins us to talk about what’s culturally hot in the sport, and how MLB has lost its way since the 90s in popularizing its best stars. Then the main segment with Cousin Joey & Clint previews the Spring Breakout next week along with the Noevi Marte Suspension, versatile players, and the MLB futures game from 2019.
Mark Peppermill and Jonah Steinberg join the show once again to talk about females in baseball, team minimum spending limits, the best home uniform in baseball as well as the lost art of the starting pitcher.
Cousin Joey returns to the show to talk with Clint about March baseball, what we love about Spring Training, Termarr Johnson, James Wood, Chase Delauter, and the Topps 2024 MLB Series 1. Much more discussed on this episode
Mark Peppermill & Jonah Steinberg join the show tonight. The duo along with Clint discuss the Most charismatic hitters, pitchers and managers in the game’s history. Yankees and Dodgers talk, and baseball gambling. One of the best shows in the history of Pinetar!
We have Jay Silva on the show from Silva Linings TV to talk about the epic failure of MLB uniforms. Also, Clint talks about Anthony Rendon, MLB expansion, and Cody Bellinger signing an extension with the Cubs.
Joey and Clint talk about the new Nike/Fanatics uniforms that are absolute garbage, Rob Manfred’s big news of exiting the game in 2025, as well as MLB the show focusing their energy on a female pitcher from the Negro Leagues.
Cousin Joey opens with a heartfelt monologue about Corey Kluber. Then, Clint and Joey talk about MLB’s Darkhorse teams and possible MVP candidates.
Clint and cousin Joey dive into the top 100 prospects, talk about Sheets versus Wawa, and a variety of other baseball topics
Cousin Joey and Clint talk MLB the show ‘24 cover, best Asian born players, the 2007 Cleveland Indians, the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2024, and finally the upcoming Prospect Bash.
Talking about our viral tweet and the wild ride that December 8th was in Ohtani-mania. Making sense of the war between Dodgers Nation, JP Morosi, and Bob Nightengale for a scoop. Finally, going into further context about how we got the info we got and the flow of information on a story like this.
Talking about the Juan Soto trade to the New York Yankees, the Cincinnati Reds off-season after signing Jeimer Candelario, and finally posing the question of should MLB consider an in-season tournament like the NBA?
A great baseball talk with one of my long-time friends, Dave Franco of the Texas Rangers. We talk with Dave about being a part of a World Championship organization, Bruce Bochy, Corey Seager, and the like.
Cousin Joey returns to talk Saudi baseball league, the Hot Stove movement, and other off-season fun MLB talk.
Ethan Kassel who has covered the Oakland Athletics as well as San Francisco Giants for several professional publications joins the show to talk about the Oakland A’s move, as well as a great old fashioned baseball talk.
Clint talks about the sudden departure of our dearly beloved co-host cousin Joey. Also, the NL & AL Cy Young Awards!
Talking about the new managerial hires around baseball. The Shohei Ohtani landing spots, and other hot stove chatter.
Jon Anderson, numbers guy and thinker joins the show to talk baseball, life, conspiracies and much more! Jon is a Pirates fan who once won a $50,000 DraftKings tournament. Give him a follow on Twitter, and enjoy our talk.
Talking about our prediction coming true on the World Champs, the Max Muncy extension, Nelson Cruz retiring, Clayton Kershaw’s surgery, and Jorge Soler opting out of his deal with the Miami Marlins.
What a bummer that the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled this for everyone, including the sport itself.
Clint talks about his prediction of the Texas Rangers making the World Series coming to fruition. Then, he takes an early look at game 7 between the Arizona DiamondBacks & Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, his thoughts on Ben Verlander covering baseball.
The Dodgers are gone. Why building around Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman is a problem for a team. What changes do the Dodgers need to make? Thoughts on the rest of the League Division Series.
How MLB could have done better with LDS postseason scheduling, and my thoughts on the MLB media coverage of the Trevor Bauer/Lindsey Hill saga.
Joey & Clint recap the end of the season. Joey delivers memories of Miguel Cabrera & Tito Francona. Finally the fellas discuss the second round of the playoffs.
Running down the final few days of the regular season, and predicting every postseason baseball series result, down to the 2023 World Series winner.
The Cincinnati Reds collapse last night in Cincinnati, and David Bell says it’s been ‘good enough’ so far. That was the Reds funeral, blowing a 9-1 lead to the Pirates at home. We speculate why David Bell needs to go, and highlight what to expect next year.
The MLB regular season winds down. Ronald Acuna joins the 40/60 club, and responds to Chris Towers of CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball & his vicious attacks. Finally, Katie Nolan, formerly of Apple TV Friday Night MLB gets roasted for good reason.
On milestone episode 50, we talk to Mariners amateur scout Dan Holcomb about the profession, and settle in to a great baseball chat. Dan offers us a great perspective and look into the life of a baseball scout.
Joey & Clint break down the arrival of Cubs’ prospect Peter Crow-Armstrong in advance of his MLB debut. In addition, we talk about Ronald Acuna’s historic run at 40/40, Jasson Dominguez’s injury, Julio Urias, the Angels being open to trading Mike Trout, and some Cleveland Indians memories about Travis Hafner & Grady Sizemore. An epic episode 49!
We go live on a Saturday night to talk about Cousin Joey’s wild clash with his youth coaching rival in Texas Youth League. Furthermore, we discuss our favorite baseball movies and the happening of today’s MLB in a wild Saturday slate.
George Kirby wanted out of a ballgame early last night, and it cost the Mariners the game. Is it on the manager or are pitchers simply conditioned too fragile in the present day?
A fill in episode since Cousin Joey & I had our podcast eaten by podbean. Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes history at historic Dodger Stadium last night as MLB gives way to the NFL & College Football inevitably.
Clint & Joey gather to discuss the White Sox culture and firing of Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn. Then they talk Shohei Ohtani injury and future landing spot. What is the legacy of Stephen Strasburg, and how should Mike Trout be looked at. Finally, Joey talks about an interesting stat following Andrew Mccutchen and Furry conventions.
Clint & Joey talk MLB’s biggest issue, the Reds being blacked out, Elly De La Cruz, Julio Rodriguez, the best young cores in baseball, and more immaculate grid.
Recapping the history achieved by Julio Rodriguez during a Thursday matinee in Kansas City. Plus, more Wander Franco developments. Pete Alonso homers again, and are the Cardinals doing things all wrong?
Joey & Clint get together to discuss the Wander Franco Saga, the Guardians young arms, Immaculate Grid, and play ‘Crystal Ball’ using the Fangraphs Playoff odds at the current moment.
Reflecting on another summer of MLB baseball gone by, Corey Seager, Matt Olson, Wander Franco, the Mariners, Julio Rodriguez, and dialing in on the nights action.
Fresh off another Sunday Night Baseball win that puts him at an unprecedented 7-0 on the season, Clint talks about how he became good at baseball handicapping, and the pitfalls of why people don’t win at baseball betting.
A very pink bat edition of the podcast. Clint apologizes to fellow MLB handicapped Peter Appel, recaps a 3-0 Saturday of free MLB picks, talks about what he likes Sunday, and talks about Colin McHugh’s struggles with the pitch clock.
Tipping the cap to Brent Rooker’s phenomenal start, recapping Friday night’s betting action after a 5-0 night in MLB handicapping. Baseball’s top 10 hitters right now power ranked.
Joey & Clint gather to talk about the upcoming Pirates & Rays series in Tampa. In addition they discuss Jarred Kelenic, Juan Sucko (Soto), MLB’s most underrated players, and buy or sell MLB’s top-10 power ranked teams.
Clint flies solo for lucky episode number 31. On this Saturday the Padres & Giants face off in the Mexican Rocky Mountains. Clint also dives into Ronald Acuna being a slap hitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot start, and the lack of offense that is plaguing the game of late.
Cousin Joey and Clint talk Hunter Greene’s Reds Extension, Anthony Bass, City Connect Jerseys, Roberto Clemente, the experience of a ballgame in 2023, prospects, and much more!
Fresh off a live ballgame on an April Saturday in Cincinnati, Clint talks about the strange experience that attending a ballgame feels like in 2023 as opposed to years and decades gone by. As one might expect, it’s not a glowing review but not all for reasons you might think
Clint & Joey talk about the Tampa Rays’ 12-0 start. Clint makes a bold prediction about when it ends. Discussion of the most impressive players in the first two weeks, biggest let-downs, and overall impressions since the 2023 season began. Finally, talk of expansion baseball as well as shortened ballgames.
All players connect. Clint and Joey talk WBC thus far, Carlos Rodon injury, the top 20 prospects of 2003, and how all baseball players are a few degeees of separation from one another
Pitchers & Catchers have reported. Clint & Cousin Joey talk the best young Latin Superstar in the game, new faces in new places, the Nolan Ryan documentary, Marquis Grissom randomly and much more!
Cousin Joey joins the show to talk all things WBC, with the announcement of each roster taking place on Thursday. We run down a few forgotten players of yesteryear, and talk about the all-time WBC team and much more.
Telling a tale of the 2023 Mariners, looking at how the team was built, both good and bad. Also, a look at the revamped Opening Day Schedule for May 30th. Julio Rodriguez chatter & more.
On this episode, I tell you who will win the American League in 2021 and the reasons behind it. Also, some huge news for fans of MLB The Show ‘21.
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To open up the 2021 catalogue of Pine Tar Podcast, we talk about the Fernando Tatis Jr. extension with the San Diego Padres and why it was such an exciting piece of news to springboard the 2021 season into effect. Baseball needs more of this type of coverage, not less.
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A quick episode of where baseball is currently, and why it’s going to meet its demise. How we got here, why it’s not necessary, and why people should not have false hope until ‘play ball’ is yelled somewhere. A look at the liberal journalists who are paid to cover baseball, and why they cannot objectively do anything but destroy it.
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In episode 16 we discuss E:60’s Documentary on Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay. In the excellent work, the pitchers imperfections and addictions were showcased while seemingly hid during his playing career. We reflect on addiction, theorize why Halladay struggled in retirement and met an untimely death along with some thoughts of his career.
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Why do I side with the owners? I challenge you to listen and tell me where I’m wrong. Plus, why does sports media root against sport and seemingly for the Coronavirus? Where does this all leave us with the game of baseball and why? Let’s start back at the beginning so we can move forward.
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Major League Baseball can’t return to action without the NBA doing so first. Moreover, we talk about why no sport can really play during COVID-19 before the NBA does. Why is the NBA failing all of us, no really why? We examine exactly why as Cousin Joey checks in from his Dallas bungalow. Plus, we review MLB The Show ‘20, and talk about the presumptive Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues Baseball will be rolling out (if they ever play).
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Back by popular demand, the 996 crew of Bombers & Dos help kick off this April weekend of nothingness. Still fresh in the throes of a quarantine without baseball, we discuss re-alignment of the Grapefruit & Cactus leagues. Then we get into a lightning round of baseball and vegetable soup. A marvelous time was had by all, and Bombers unleashes on Carlos Zambrano out of nowhere. Find out why, next!
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Two of my best friends from my ‘Power Points’ Fantasy Baseball league join tonight talk all things baseball, video games, what it’s like to live in a baseball town like Philadelphia and everything in between. Welcome to the Jungle: Bombers and Dos.
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ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that MLB is taking exhaustive measures to give the world a baseball season. Clint talks about why this would arguably be the most-risk free season in the history of the game. Also, the potential upside that a player who plays in this season has from a historical perspective for the rest of their lives and careers. More of why the NBA is a complete and udder impediment to moving out of the COVID-19 rut, and why the mainstream media is selling fear at an all time high!
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March 26th, 2020: a day that will live in infamy forever for baseball fans. MLB Opening Day was cancelled due to COVID-19. But baseball will be back, and if you read between the lines there are very distinct signs. Also, we contrast the climate of the NBA/NHL versus MLB and their lack of urgency to resume play against baseball wanting to get back at it as soon as possible. Clint goes hard on Kyle Kuzma and Lebron James
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In Episode 9, we welcome back Cousin Joey (@CouzinJoey) on Twitter. In this episode we draft our all-time MLB teams which has been floating around social media in this time period without real actual baseball. Then, we run down our top 5 baseball movies along with some omitted classics. Finally, a word on the weirdness surrounding Tom “Hanx”, Oprah Winfrey, COVID-19, and cronyism.
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Cousin Joey joins us to talk baseball. While MLB is on pause we talk about the impact of the Coronavirus on the 2020 MLB season, and what lasting effects it might have on the game once play resumes. Also, Joe has worked in two different MLB front offices. He compares and contrasts the culture of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers. Why PNC Park is the best of the modern parks in his opinion, and much more in between!
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I have a chat with an anonymous and Un-named MLB Front Office Executive. I ask him about: a Cody Bellinger contract extension in Los Angeles, why the MLB draft is such a crapshoot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s career crystal ball and one thing he would change about baseball right now. Moreover, he gives his thoughts on Corey Seager, Rob Manfred, and the future of the Houston Astros. We talk about his feelings on openers, who his 2020 sleeper team is, as well as who will win the 2020 World Series and he gives me his pick. I ask him who is the one player he would build an organization around from square-one if he can’t choose Mike Trout. We talk about the survival of traditional scouts in an analytics driven sport. How can baseball improve upon being a regional sport? All this and much more including his division winners and what star player does he have character concerns on?
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In episode 6, it’s story time once again. In this version, I tell you about not only one of the most dominating pitching performances I ever saw with my own two eyes at a ballpark live. Also, it’s going to be the weirdest story you ever hear about big league Pitcher Bartolo Colon. If it isn’t - you’re welcome to join us and share your own.
Pine Tar Podcast welcomes David Gasper, editor of Reviewing the Brew to talk Christian Yelich extension and the 2020 Milwaukee squad. Later in the show, Clint welcomes old an old friend Rob Miech. Aside from being a solid baseball guy, Miech is an author of four books and has written for the Las Vegas Sun and Chicago Sun Times about sports gambling. Also, he covered Bryce Harper during his JUCO season at Southern Nevada College. This conversation has a TON of good baseball talk within it.
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In taking a look at the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers, my most pressing concern is the starting rotation. There is a lot of evidence reading between the lines, and a lot of reasoning behind why I think we see this happen. To effectively preview the 2020 Dodgers, there may be no better place to start then by making this prediction and why it will come to fruition in 2020.
With a heavy heart I tell the tale - one of my best - in honor of a friend I lost. It involves former Cincinnati Reds manager Jerry Narron, Grey Goose, a Hilton Piano bar and some 886 Tri Delt Sorority girls. Most of all this is a baseball story. The identities of the innocent are not protected because none of us were! RIP Christy
Daniel Preciado has written about fantasy baseball on several prominent sites for a number of years now. Last year, he finished near the fop 50 players worldwide amongst professionals in the National Fantasy Baseball Invitational Challenge (NFBIC). Now, he joins the Pine Tar Podcast to talk about his history playing, strategy, and some sleepers and tips for 2020.
Late in the show, Preciado makes his bold predictions for the 2020 season. As well as his thoughts on the 2020 World Series winner.
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Clint talks about what Pine Tar Podcast will be about, and the end of his time at Dodgers Nation.