P2BNL: Recent Episodes
Sam Lee
Stepping up to the plate to take a listen- YOU! Welcome to P2BNL, which stands for 'Pod 2B Named Later'. This podcast covers an assortment of baseball-related topics. From the minors to the majors, we have it covered. Hosts Jackson Royal and Sam Lee share personal stories, ideas, and stats we have discovered in each and every episode. Much like a player to be named later, you don't know what you're going to get from this podcast!
After the 99-day lockout and only a week setback from the original regular season start date, Major League Baseball begins games this weekend. Sam covers prospects that will make their debut sometime this weekend, milestones within reach for some veteran players this season, and predictions from Jackson, Matt and Sam himself!
MLB RP Shawn Armstrong joins the show to kick off the new season! We talk with Shawn about the "off-offseason" it has been for him, his views on how the game has transcended to analytics, and his new brand "Arm-strong." We end the show quizzing him on the starting lineup of his 1st career save.
In this episode of P2BNL, Sam, Matt, and Jackson create a draft that consists of players who have made their MLB debut that played in the Carolina League (former High-A affiliate), between the seasons of 2017-2019. These seasons are significant because Sam and Jackson worked for the Wood Ducks during this time frame. The format for each team contains 4 starting pitchers, 3 relief pitchers, an entire starting lineup with one DH, and one bench/utility player. Check out which now MLBer's came from the Carolina League!
The gang discusses the flaws in Major League Baseball and how the owners should amend the problem to ensure there is no time missed for the 2022 MLB Regular season. They also place their opinion about the main issues that are being constructed. Free agency blossomed quicker than any of the prior several seasons and the fellas are here to plant their thoughts on the matter!
Sam, Jackson, and Matt create a list of their top 5 most valuable free agents. They chime in on each other's lists and speak their ideas and opinions for each player. The free agent class is DEEP, so they also give out a couple of honorable mentions and sleepers. Additionally they review the end of the season award results.
The fellas congratulate long-time Braves fan and beloved member of the show, Jackson Royal on his team finally winning a World Series title for the first time since 1995. The topic represented a perfect segway into diving into Scott Boras' bash against the Braves, as he stated the Braves only won because everyone else was tanking. The cap off the show by debating if recent retiree Buster Posey should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame one day.
Jackson's beloved Braves slugged their way to win the pennant and reach the World Series for the first time in over 20 years! The crew discusses the critical matchup, what needs to go right for each team to succeed, and their journey in how the Braves and the Astros made it. Special guests Bryan Hanks and Scott Whittington join for the excitement! A huge thank you to Bryan Hanks for allowing us to use his studio from The Bryan Hanks Show!
Matt, Jackson, and Sam review their insights from the divisional series; how the Braves, Astros, and Red Sox found their path to success and what went wrong for the Brewers, White Sox, and Rays. They discuss the lone Game 5 matchup as well. They cap off the episode with another epic postseason lineup guessing game!
The fellas review the Yankees-Red Sox American League Wild Card game, weigh in on their takeaways, and congratulate Matt on predicting the outcome correctly. They shift their focus to tonight's National League Wild Card Game between the red hot Cardinals and the defending champion Dodgers. The show is concluded in the lineup guessing game, a new segment for the postseason.
Down East Wood Ducks broadcaster Matt Davis joins the show as our very first guest on the show and talks about the remarkable and memorable season it has been for the Woodies. Sam recaps the Pittsburgh Pirates game he attended, and how Ke'Bryan Hayes has become one of his favorite top-5 players in the game today. The 2nd NL Wild Card has been an ugly but somehow enticing race to the end and the fellas dive in and give their opinion as the season is winding down. It isn't an episode without technical difficulties or spinning off into different subjects, because like a player to be named later, you never know what you're going to get from this podcast!
Our version of a 7-inning game; we quickly recap and review key matchups this week and for this weekend. Also please send recommendations to help Jackson improve his WiFi for future episodes :)
The Yankees and Braves are FINALLY meeting expectations as both teams hit a hot streak, winning 9 consecutive games each. The 2 teams met up for a short 2-game series and we summarize the outcomes. The National League MVP and Cy Young award races are heating up as the regular season is coming to a conclusion, so Jackson and I share our research of stats to reveal which players are the most deserving. We end the show with a new segment regarding baseball cards. Step up to the plate and tune in!
As the NL East heats up, Jackson and Sam provide in-depth statistical analysis on the top 3 teams. They also discuss other divisional races and how the newly acquired players are doing for their respective teams.
I met up with Jackson at the Down East Wood Ducks game on Saturday and he goes over some exciting games the Woodies were involved in. We break down the most eventful MLB Trade Deadline ever; deciding our winners, losers, and key moves that will propel teams go to deep in the play-offs. Lastly, we discuss 1st-round Kumar Rocker not signing with the Mets and what's next for him in his career.
In episode 2, Jackson and I review some recent MLB games we attended, games from this past weekend (July 23-25), and more trade scenarios. We also discuss the new name change that was unveiled by Cleveland.
Hosts Jackson Royal and Sam Lee break down teams that should be buyers or sellers, create their own trade scenarios, and wrap it up with current intriguing facts/thoughts from the week!