This Week in the Busch League-TWIBL: Recent Episodes
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The Chief and the Champ discuss Vin Scully, NL playoff picture and Busch League Trade Deadline moves.
The Chief and the Champ review the trades and discuss possible trades and their impact on the Busch League standings.
The Chief and the Champ discuss mid-season 'Best' Auction pick for each team, Ohtani/Soto on Trade Block and Baseball Etiquette.
The Chief and the Champ discuss our new Herodotus Rule. In the words of Brad Hamilton (Fast Times at Ridgemont High)..."Learn it, Know it, Live it"
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the falling Auditors, rising Dudes and the Phils vs Cardinals.
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the rejected trades, Hawks and Statmen making a push, new Golden Monkey Points published and Mark Appel.
The week the Chief and the Champ talk with Dudes owner Josh P and his trades last week. We discuss worst TV shows/movies as well as Japanese beer.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the BL Trip to Washington DC, the Lakers still with commanding lead and Lorenzo Cain.
The week the Chief and the Champ discuss the Lakers and the Ducks, great pitching. Dudes' first week with new pitching is paying off and is Joe Madden done managing.
This week the Chief and the Champ talk with the Lakers owner, Rick Lake. Rick shares in thoughts on the draft, FAAB pick-ups and what he needs to win this.
The Chief and the Champ review the season after seven weeks...who looks good, looks bad and the ugly. We also suggest some trade options for the Dudes and round out the show with Johny Cueto.
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the poor pitching in the NL, numbers of players in BL rosters who are in Minors or on IL, the Reds no-hit Bucs and LOSE game.
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the Mets, Juan Yepez, Joe Girardi and of course how bad can the Reds get.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the owner of the Statmen. He shares his concerns with injuries, deGrom, Conforto and can he dig out of the bottom half. We also discuss the three scariest words from a toddle...Hey Watch This.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Rebs owner this week, Sam Kirk. He discusses his team, keys to a good season and greatest fear. He predicts he'll be in 4th when Jr yr begins ahead of Sewer Hawks.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Bulls owner, Bob Fries. He discusses the keys to his season and his greatest fears...mostly his offense.
We also discuss electronic strike zone, Tatis and FAAB.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Dues this morning. He shares his hopes and concerns for the 2022 season, especially since this is the last year with Machado and Soto.
The is week the Chief and the Champ talk with the Bearcats...thoughts on his team and keys to the season. We also cover the keys to each of the 10 BL teams...FAABapolooza begins 9 April
The Chief and the Champ discuss our 39th ish Busch League Draft, the highs, the lows and some funny moments. The Champs gives a initial analysis of each team, highlighting best value selection. March Madness bracket, the Most Famous Baseball Duo.
The Chief and the Champ, welcome back baseball. We go over BL retention, pre-Draft issues and bring beer for the Chief to sample.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the lingering CBA Lock-out, when will it end. Review the rule proposals from 2022 Winter Meetings, possible 2023 BL Draft in Hawaii?
The Chief and the Champ talk about 2022 BL Draft without a CBA. Champs rants on the owners, Chief rants on the MLB writers and Rico Brogna makes the podcast.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the CBA and how long the season will be delayed. Fred Lynn and Frank Tanana. The Chief makes a cases for Jimmy Rollins and the HOF.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the new website launch, Buck Showalter, CBA, and BL Winter Meeting date.
The Chief and the Champ discuss NL post season awards, free agent signings, CBA, and other topics.
This week and Chief and the Champ discuss 2021 WS and possibly the last MLB game without a DH. Padres new manager, Mets managerial opening, and what about Ron Washington and Carlos Beltran. The Double-Hook Rule, the Chief 0-8 with beer choices in Pittsburgh and Japanese pitchers.
The Chief and the Champ induct five players in the the Rooster Wing of Baseball Hall of Fame: Lou Pinella, Lou Whitaker, Dave Duncan, Dennis Martinez, and Dick Allen. We also get into the MLB playoffs, surge in SB's, and 2021 corrections.
The Chief and the Champ talk with 2021 Busch League Champion, Bob Kirk. He shares his thoughts on this retention, draft and FAAB acquisitions. We get into the Padres, Phillies and the possible 4-way tie in the AL East. Why isn't MLB MVP named after Frank Robinson?
The Chief and the Champ discuss the Statmen's season with Bill. Fought the good fight in 2021, but cam up short. We get into Mookie Betts, Rays stealing data cards, Adam Duvall and the 15 consecutive wins from the Cardinals.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Lakers owner Rick Lake today. He shares some insight into his FAAB acquisitions, Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel. How he weathered the storm of losing 3 players to the AL plus the loss of Ozuna and still battling for 2nd place. We get into Max Scherzer and his 3,000 K, CBS website and Columbia Sports Ware sneakers.
The Chief and the Champ talk with Bulls owner Bob Fries, and review his season. Good years from Wainwright, Bell, Turner and Croneworth...Cody Bellinger has been a thorn in the Bulls offense. Spider Tack rule has hurt the Champs pitching, while not affect with the Chief's. Sewer Hawks have this wrapped up!?
The Chief and the Champ discuss the Roosters season, Busch League Purgatory. Hawks still leading by 8pts, while Statmen and Lakers fighting for 2nd. We get into the Mets and their horrible season on the field and in the front office. Can the Reds hold off the Padres, and the under-rated Brandon Phillips. We also discuss possible MLB Rule changes.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the Champ's team and season, what went wrong and who he is looking at to retain next year. Sewer Hawks send out to death text...turn out the lights the party is over...but is it? Lakers move into 2nd place and push up. Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th HR and did the Padres hit the panic button with the firing of their Pitching Coach.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Dudes this week and get his thoughts on his 2021 BL team. We also get into MLB salary floor, Topps Baseball Cards, the CBA and O's 17 game losing streak.
The Chief and the Champ talk with The Rebel Alliance this week, and his teams performance, PSU football and plans for the 2022 BL season. We also get into NL playoff predictions...we agree on same teams. Field of Dreams game, Buster Posey and Tyler Gilbert.
This week the Chief and the Champs have the Bearcats on as a guest, talking about this years team. We also discuss JR Richard, White Sox shorts, and Roosters crossed the line into beer snobbery.
The Chief and the Champs chat with the Ducks, an abysmal yet hard fought season thus far. Faabapolooza Part 2...23 players taken in this week's FAAB. CBS forgot Eddie Rosario and Danny Duffy, more fodder for the Hawks. Hawks make bug trade to keep up with the Statmen.
The Chief and the Champ discuss left handed shorts, Statmen making a serious push for the title, MLB trade deadline, Cole Hamels made a career after having two good months and a new Olympic sport.
The Chief and the Champ discuss All-Star Gala, can the Hawks hang on, Rebs dropping like a three foot put, and OPS and the social experiment.
The Chief and the Champ discuss Sewer Hawk's and their loss of Ronald Acuna. Is there a legitimate race now? The 1971 ASG, 21 Hall of Famer's on the rosters, plus Joe Torre, Sparky Anderson, Earl Weaver, Rusty Staub and Tony Oliva. All-Star Game Gala this week, 7 of 10 BL'ers will be in attendance, plus a few friends of TWIBL.
The Chief and the Champ discuss standings half way thru the season, Hawks keep flying high. Lakers making a push with a trade, Statmen hanging tough. The Rebs need to make some moves with suspension of Trevor Bauer and loss of Corey Dickerson. Broken Heels beer, 91 of Beer Advocate. the book, Our Team, 1948 Indians.
The Chief and the Champ discuss FAAB grades for the season, a lot of players but only two in the TOP 100. The Rebs on the Dead Cat Drop? The Champ laying ground work for deals with Top Three. The NCAA Ruling and Pitchers being 'Stopped and Frisked'.
The Chief and the Champ host the special Friday addition of TWIBL. The Champ discusses Retention Grades for each of the owners, CBS website being 'uncooperative', Perfection is the enemy of Good', possible trade candidates. Bonds greatest fantasy player of all-time.
The Chief and the Champs talk about great starts to the MLB season, less the Ducks. Hector Neris, Scott Kingery, missing 1st base, and the Dodger infield. The Roosters and Auditors are in BL Purgatory?
The Chief and the Champ discuss the 'Hawks perfect offense, Duck's trades, all of the injuries and parking spots. We also talk about slow starts, 60 games into the season.
The Chief and the Champ talk with the Statmen...he brings up the 2019 season, where he came from no where to win the league. Albert Pujols...is he done? Lakers take another hit, losing Ozuna. Sewer Hawks, have a perfect 50 in offense, can he maintain for another four months. Are there too many teams in MLB diluting the talent pool.
The Chief and the Champ talk with The Rebs...first year at PSU, injury bug and can they win it. We also discuss unwritten rules of baseball, the rise of the Lakers and the passing of Rennie Stennett.
The Chief and the Champs talk with the Basara Bulls owner, Bob Fries. He shares how he feels about his team, regrets, and brotherly BL Draft advice, "You're done now". Lakers making a serious push, Rebs on a slow descent?, Statmen hanging in.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the tough start to BL season for Bearcats, and what he needs to do to dig out of 9th place. We also cover poor National League hitting, firing of Chilli Davis and the DFA of Albert Pujols. Sewer Hawks still sit atop of the standings, while Roosters and Rebs busy in FAAB to stay in this thing. Champs, boy friend in law realizes he looks like Charlie Blackmon.
The Chief and the Champ discuss this week's standings, and if anyone can catch the Sewer Hawks. The Lakers join us sharing his thoughts about his offense, pitching and what he needs to do to stay in the race. The Chief and the Champ are looking forward to the Lakers graduation from beer school, to get free beer.
The Chief and the Champ discuss Week Four FAAB, standings, the Hawks beginning to establish his hold on 1st place. The Dudes are on the Show talking about his team, specifically the pitching. Early injuries to big names in the NL, Pirates v Tigers bet and Burnes and deGrom. Rickey Henderson best lead off hitter in history?
The Chief and the Champ discuss Week 3 standings, and FAAB pick ups. The Sewer Hawks seem to be making their move to the top, while Ducks and Bearcats solidify their bottom positions. Deep Ellum and Globe Life Field discussed as well as Lyman Bostock.
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss Sewer Hawk tirades...Amaro, CBS, & Cueto. Busy FAAB weekend. Is this the beginning of the end for Gregory Polanco? A day of firsts, Mets, Angels and Pilots. Bat flips and cell phones.
The Chief and the Champ discuss opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season. We get into FAAB picks, do we need to hire a draft facilitator to keep things moving, early surprises and the Mad Leprechaun.
The Chief and the Champ review selections from our 37th Annual Busch League Draft. Had some highs and lows, along with many funny moments to include the Johnny Cueto Incident. Mighty Ducks owner on to share his thoughts and we review some surprising draft selections.
The Chief and the Champ discuss 2021 BL Retention Selections and a few surprised. Owners of the Rebel Alliance & Basura Bulls join us. Chutes & Ladders as well as Did I win a NL Batting Title? Cheers wins Best Sitcom Intro Music.
This week the Chief and the Champ have owners and the Bearcats and Statmen on the show to discuss their 2021 Retention players. March Madness tournament---Worst Pop Culture Phrases. A-Rod & J-Lo split?? Rooster arm back in full operation.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the upcoming 2021 Busch League season, specifically retention players. To celebrate March, we have our annual March Madness Tournament starting with Best TV Detectives. Is OPS a good measure of offensive production? Foreign players who lie about their age. 2020 Hazy Double IPA from Spell Bound Brewing.
The Chief and the Champ discuss Winter Meetings, the start of our 38thish season, new trivia questions and the 2021 Draft.
The Chief and the Camp discuss upcoming 2021 Busch League season, Ellis Valentine, and review Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the HOF voting, MLB transactions, Pujols greatest living offensive player in baseball history and the upcoming 2021 Busch League seasin.
The Chief and the Champ discuss Hall of Fame greats who've passed away this year, the 2021 HOF Ballot, MLB players we've met and the new name for the Cleveland baseball team.
The Chief and the Champ discuss the 2020 National League Awards, Bow v Francona managing style, Ozzie Smith v Larry Bowa and other Rooster Wing HOF additions...Vada Pinson and Johnny Damon. Today ins baseball history...2 All-Star Games?? Is Reggie Jackson the greatest Free Agent signing (1977-1981-Yankees) of all time. Is baseball HOF voting trending toward the Transitive Property Theory, if A=B, & B=C, then A=C.
The Chief and the Champs talk about the 2020 WS. Pulling of Blake Snell??? Manny Margot stealing home attempt and the Wiffleball play of the Dodgers in game 4. Tony LaRussa back in the dugout with the ChiSox. Finally, the Inagural 2020 Class of the Rooster Wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame...Curt Flood, The Bird, Charlie Lau, Fernando, and more.
The Chief and the Champs discuss Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Bob Gibson and Whitey Ford pass away. Today in Baseball History, 1st MVP Awards, Davey Johnson seeing Aaron and Oh's 715th, Montreal Expos win first and only NL East title.
MLB Baseball playoffs and new Hall of Fame wing.
The Chief and the Champ talk with Josh and Tom about their teams. Tom Fries becomes the youngest and now oldest to win a Busch League Championship. We get into the MLB playoffs...both pick the Dodgers to win the NL. Is Juan Soto the best pure hitter in baseball? Seinfeld or The Office...which is the best show.
The Chief and The Champ talk about Week 9 in the Busch League...Squirrel running away with the Championship. Two minor races for 2nd and 10th. Astros hitting faltering this year...significant number drops since 2017. MLB playoffs beginning to shape up...no teams should want to play the Padres. Chico Ruiz Day.
The Chief and The Champ have Casey and Sam on this week, talking about school, virtual classes and if their teams can make a move in the last 15 games on the MLB season. We get into Braves scoring 29 Runs in one game...helping both the Squirrels and Bill's Boys. Touch on Lou Brock, Connie Mack and the last 30 game winner in the Majors.
The Chief and the Champ talk about BL standings and the 20 FAAB transactions this week. A few of the owners seem to have left money on the table with only three weeks left in the season. Is anyone catching the Squirrels? RIP Lou Brock and Tom Seaver. Super balls stuffed in bats and The White Rat. Finish with owning a horse and The Godfather.
The Chief and the Champ discuss Busch League Week 6...the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Baseball news...MLB Trade deadline very active in this pandemic. Baseball history...minor leaguer K's 24 batters and loses the game. Our Kentucky Derby picks.
Kevin Egan joins the Chief and the Champ to talk about BL news, and best call-off work excuses. Is Gregory Polanco done? Hello Fresh onion recall. Fernando Tatis. And can anyone catch the Squirrels or Landmines?
This week the Chief and the Champ talk with three owners, Statmen, Basura Bulls and The Lakers. Lakers and Statmen seem to have mentally given-up, but will play till the end. Bulls, think they can win it with a few more Saves.
Baseball History, Bob Gibson, Pete Rose and Derek Lowe.
Wind up with Speed Skating Silver Medalist Eddy Alveraz and Nick Markakis.
This week the Chief and the Champ talk with Tom Fries, owner of the Bearcats, about this years draft, his early lead in the Busch League and his starting pitchers. Also get in to Mike Yazstremski and his early hot start. Lots of FAAB movements the past two weeks, 22 week of Aug 2 and 21 week of Aug 9. Statement unsure WTH is going on with FAAB. We Walk-Out with Car alarms and Aaron Boone dissing Philly fans.
This week the Chief and the Champ talk with two Busch League owners, Casey Burke and Josh Panzarella. They discuss their Busch League Drafts, players they liked, not liked and how they feel about their teams. We also get into Astros-Dodgers, 7 inning double headers, and the Marlins & Cardinals not foloowing protocols. Today in baseball history, Cuban National Team, 8 men out and Eric 'The Red' Davis.
This week the Chief and the Champ have Bob and Sam Kirk on to discuss their thoughts on the draft as well as early leaders in the Busch League standings. We then get into the MLB expanded playoffs and our predictions for the top 8 NL teams. Other topics include the 11 Quality Starts by NL pitchers in the first two days, Brewers new uniforms, the Phillies and wrap up with Dr. Fauci, Hello Fresh and the Wawa Pepperoni Special.
This week the Chief and the Champ review our 35th Rotesserie Draft, hosted on-line for the first time in our history. We talk about the players selctions for Rounds 1 and 2, as well as surpise selections. This week in baseball history brings us Wilbur Wood, Hank Aaron and the 51 win 2013 Houston Astros. We also get into the sale of the Mets, where A-Rod rears his ugly head again.
This week the Chief and the Champ discuss The Busch League's 37th year , we are one week out from our Draft. We cover a rule change, draft selection positions, snake draft process and for the first time ever a multi-site Busch League draft. In baseball news, new contract between MLB and Turner sports plus Fox contract...how are the owners losing money? Renaming NL and AL MVP Trophy...Frank Robinson award. Today in baseball history...Disco Demolition Night. Lastly, the Coscto parking lot on a Saturday morning...WTH!
This week we speak with two other Busch League owners, Tom Fries and Bill Salindong focusing on Reserve Roster size and stat category changes. We discuss adding OPS, Plate Appearances, and Holds. The Chief and The Champ, get into Derek Jeter's comments on the MLB vs MLBPA negotiations as well as Ian Desmond.
We discuss the effects of MLB going to 5 rounds in the 2020 Amateur Draft. Our guest is Joe Godri, former Villanova University Head Baseball coach who breaks down the effects in in high schools, colleges and the pros. We also discuss the question, is Hank Aaron the greatest offensive player in history of MLB?
This week we discuss the upcoming 60 game MLB season, and how this affects Rotisserie and Fantasy Baseball League, specifically The Busch League. We talk about varying from our traditional auction draft with keepers, going to a on-line snake draft. We also discuss the validity of the OPS stat...is it a good measure of offensive production?