162: A Semi-Weekly Baseball Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A semi-weekly show for baseball fans by baseball fans. Each episode we breakdown and recap the series, the standings, the swagger, the K Struts, and the pimp jobs that happened in this dumb league we love.
Livestreamed on Twitter by @tonywmiller and @adamvazquez
On this episode, Tony and Adam discuss the effect analytics has had on baseball, Tony Larussa's 2nd act, and where the Angels go from here.
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In this episode, Adam is joined by Co-Host of the High Hopes Pod and Producer for Sports Radio WIP, Jack Fritz. Jack and Adam do a full Phillies deep dive, including:
- 1:50 How Jack came to love baseball
- 5:22 Who is even good in the NL East?
- 10:22 The Art of the Take: Phillies Pitchers edition
- Nick Pivetta
- Cole Irvin (14:00)
- Vinny Velo (17:00)
- Spencer howard (20:05)
- 25:00 Dream Deadline Acquisitions for the Phillies
- 30:00 Jack’s 1 strike & we’re out
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In this episode, Tony and Adam discuss the Phillies/Braves Series, Discuss the Parity in the League, and Rate the Top Baseball Shoes.
- 2:00 Remembering Nomar's 2 Grand Slam Game
- 7:40 Which of the current division leaders will be in the playoffs?
- 15:40 Rating the top baseball shoes
- Trout 7
- Harper 5
- Lindor 1
- Griffey Jr./Sr.
- 30:35 3 Strikes and We're Out
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On this episode, Adam is joined by 2x Guest Drew Balis. Drew was at Yankee Stadium for the revenge series opener with the Astros. We discuss that, fixing the NL East, and more!
- 5:50 The history behind the Yankees/Astros hatred
- 12:00 What it was like inside Yankee stadium
- 19:30 What is wrong with the NL East?
- 28:00 3 Strikes & We're Out
Drew is the best and it's always a blast having him on. Follow him on Twitter!
On this episode, Tony and Adam pick AL Teams to support, discuss the horrendous MLB replay rules, and are joined by Greenville Drive GM Eric Jarinko to discuss the upcoming season (opening day tomorrow!)
- 2:30 Picking AL Teams to Support
- 5:50 Why are the umpires so terrible this year?
- 10:10 Eric Jarinko (Greenville Drive GM) on managing a club through COVID, being a part of the Red Sox organization, and what to watch for in the '21 season
- 31:00 3 strikes and we're out
HUGE thanks to Eric for joining the show. Follow him on Twitter & go get your Drive tickets on sale NOW!
On this episode, Tony and Adam discuss the Dodgers/Padres, Some :fire: pitching matchups, and interview Author Anthony Castrovince from MLB Network about his new book, "A Fan’s Guide to Baseball Analytics."
- 4:30 Pitching Gems from DeGrom, Cole, Bieber & the DBacks
- 8:30 Why the Padres v. Dodgers is compelling this year
- 11:10 Anthony Castrovince on Analytics for the culture, Early season surprises, and whether 7 game complete games should count
- 31:00 The NL East is terrible: a statement.
HUGE thanks to Anthony for joining the show. Be sure to check out his book, and follow him on twitter @Castrovince.
On this episode, Adam and Tony discuss their biggest surprises early on and which trends won't last over the course of the season.
- 2:08 Tee Ball SZN & getting kids into baseball
- 7:43 The biggest surprises early season surprises (feat. Braves, Yankees, & Mariners)
- 17:20 Should we move the mound back?
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On this episode, Adam is joined by Phillies Beat Writer Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Matt recount Nola's Complete Game gem and shares his thoughts on the Phillies chances for contention in '21.
- 1:37 What was different this time around for Nola?
- 4:25 How Nola can extend momentum from this start
- 8:28 WHAT IS AN ACE?
- 10:53 Projecting the Phillies chances down the stretch
We're so grateful to Matt for joining the show. Be sure to follow him on Twitter, @MattGelb and check out his writing at https://theathletic.com/team/phillies/
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On this episode, Adam and Tony discuss the weekend that was and watch the Cubs battle the Braves live on Sunday night baseball. The guys are joined by Cubs Superfan Keith Rogers to discuss the Cubbies, his fandom, and the World Series run in '16.
- 3:21 NL Roundup - Dodgers v. Padres ELECTRICITY, the Marlins are good?
- 7:50 AL Roundup - Yankees get swept, Red Sox are an enigma, What's wrong with the Twins?
- 10:25 Cubs Superfan Keith Rogers on growing up a Cubs fan + experiencing the '16 World Series in China
- 25:10 What to watch for in the week ahead
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On this episode Coach Tony and Adam are joined by the King of Fantasy Baseball, @DrewBBalis to discuss his baseball story + top fantasy picks for 2021
- 3:29 NL Roundup - Mets Sweep, Braves Win, Yadi Plays 2,000th game
- 5:17 AL Roundup - Rodon's No Hitter!, Yankees struggle, Sox win 9 straight
- 14:00 Playing in Gary Vaynerchuk's Fantasy Baseball League
- 21:19 Drew's Fantasy Players to Watch For
- 30:00 The Weekend Ahead
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On this inaugural episode Coach Tony and Adam discuss their love/hate relationship to baseball, hash out the weekend's games, and discuss the controversial (but glorious) end to the Braves/Phillies game.
- 1:07 How Tony and Adam fell in love with baseball
- 4:00 NL East weekend breakdown
- 6:10 Phillies @ Braves
- 13:45 The controversy
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