Baseball Neighborhood
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA Dodger fan's podcast about the OTHER twenty-nine major league teams. A little bit of history, a whole lotta fun. Follow along on Twitter @NeighborBall or follow our host Tavi @szn_baseball for more!
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Episodes
1.19 - The Nationals and Jon Lester's Creaky...er...What If Odysseus Ate Chipotle?
October 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this episode, Tavi talks with friend of the show and writer Sydney Bergman, AKA KD Casey, writer of Unwritten Rules. They chat Nationals, the Max Scherzer and Trae Turner trade, as well as what the offseason looks like for the team from Washington, D.C. In the second half of the show, they talk romance! Baseball Drama! Food! And what happens when catchers fall in love! You can hear more from Sydney on baseball on the Resting Pitchface Podcast or on Twitter. You can read more from h...
1.18 The OG Rivalry: The San Francisco Giants
July 28, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week, we talk with Elliot, an artist and world traveler who has fallen deeply in love with baseball, albeit as a Giants fan (hey, nobody's perfect!) Together, we discuss the teams past and present and look forward to the bright future of the rivalry in years to come. Check out their excellent illustrations and baseball art at BallparkNotes. And as mentioned in the show, you should also check out inspiring friends Lewis and Andy, as well as an excellent comic about Clayton Kershaw by ...
1.17 The Damnatio Memoriae of Trevor Bauer
July 15, 2021 06:51 - 22 minutes - 17 MBBefore we talk to other teams, it's time to try to put our own house in order. It's time to talk about Trevor Bauer. This podcast does contain minimal description of violence against women. It's not explicit in detail, but might be upsetting for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Baseball Neighborhood is produced by Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com.
1.16 - The Pittsburgh Pirates and Their New Captain(s)
June 09, 2021 18:52 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this episode, we're talking Pittsburgh Pirates with Graves (@KG_55VFTG). We talk about bad players, good players, and how recently frustrated Pirates fans have a lot to look forward to in the next few years. We talk about the total leadership overhaul and finding hope for the future in the minor leagues. We also talk about the incredible Roberto Clemente and what it means to have such a great man as part of the franchise. In the history section, we learn how the Pirates notched a lot ...
1.15 - The Big Bads of Baseball: Dodgers and Yankees
June 02, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBEast Coast meets West Coast in this week's episode when I talk with Kara Kaufman, Yankees superfan and host of the KK Zone. We talk about what it's like to be the Big Bads of our respective leagues and who has taken over the role of villain for all of baseball, all that plus some Yankees history and MLB's celebration of its inaugural Lou Gehrig Day. Baseball Neighborhood is a production of Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com.
What's To Be Done About Bandwagon Fans?
May 26, 2021 19:28 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt happens for any team that wins a championship: an influx of new fans, aka "bandwagoners." For this episode, I talk to a brand new Dodger fan about why she chose to start paying attention now and why new fans like her are essential to growing our collective Baseball Neighborhood. Produced by Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com
1.14 - What's To Be Done About Bandwagon Fans?
May 26, 2021 19:28 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt happens for any team that wins a championship: an influx of new fans, aka "bandwagoners." For this episode, I talk to a brand new Dodger fan about why she chose to start paying attention now and why new fans like her are essential to growing our collective Baseball Neighborhood. Produced by Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
May 20, 2021 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFor lucky number episode 13, we travel to Rancho Cucamonga for a Quakes game against the Modesto Nuts, an affiliate team of the Seattle Mariners. Join me and my friend Chris as we explore the Low-A West affiliate for the Los Angeles Dodgers. New sights, new sounds, new friends. And while you're at it, check out the PFA Aces from Ontario, California. You won't regret it. Did you like the episode? Hate the episode? Let us know!
1.13 - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
May 20, 2021 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFor lucky number episode 13, we travel to Rancho Cucamonga for a Quakes game against the Modesto Nuts, an affiliate team of the Seattle Mariners. Join me and my friend Chris as we explore the Low-A West affiliate for the Los Angeles Dodgers. New sights, new sounds, new friends. And while you're at it, check out the PFA Aces from Ontario, California. You won't regret it. Did you like the episode? Hate the episode? Let us know!
Rancho Preview - Still In The Oven
May 17, 2021 07:45 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBTavi here from the Baseball Neighborhood. I wanted to let you know that this week’s episode is gonna be a little bit later than usual. I spent two days in Rancho Cucamonga this week and got some great sound footage but we had some technical issues on the editing side. It needs just a little more time for a final edit to do it justice. Fear not! It’ll be out Wednesday come hell or high water. In the mean time, you should check out the Ontario PFA Aces on Instagram, a Little League team here...
1.12 - Rancho Preview - Still In The Oven
May 17, 2021 07:45 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBTavi here from the Baseball Neighborhood. I wanted to let you know that this week’s episode is gonna be a little bit later than usual. I spent two days in Rancho Cucamonga this week and got some great sound footage but we had some technical issues on the editing side. It needs just a little more time for a final edit to do it justice. Fear not! It’ll be out Wednesday come hell or high water. In the mean time, you should check out the Ontario PFA Aces on Instagram, a Little League team here...
The Dodgers Have the Same Record As The Mariners Right Now
May 10, 2021 09:13 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSince the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off with the Seattle Mariners this week, I talk to Mariners fan Michael Ajeto, a baseball analytics writer for Pitcher List and Lookout Landing. We talk King Félix, Ichiro Suzuki, and the Seager Brothers (Kyle, Corey, AND Justin). For our bit of history, we learn about the Seattle Pilots and how an early logo design might have cursed the team, hopefully not forever. Baseball Neighborhood is produced by Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com --- This...
1.11 - The Dodgers Have the Same Record As The Mariners Right Now
May 10, 2021 09:13 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBSince the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off with the Seattle Mariners this week, I talk to Mariners fan Michael Ajeto, a baseball analytics writer for Pitcher List and Lookout Landing. We talk King Félix, Ichiro Suzuki, and the Seager Brothers (Kyle, Corey, AND Justin). For our bit of history, we learn about the Seattle Pilots and how an early logo design might have cursed the team, hopefully not forever. Baseball Neighborhood is produced by Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com
1.10 - The Orioles - Birdland and (Non) Powers Hitters
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week, we're talking Orioles with Heather Linington-Noble who also co-hosts the Positive Spin Rate podcast. Everyone counted the Orioles out, but their starting pitching has kept them in the fight for the AL East - at least for now. We chat small ball, wacky relievers, dominant starters, and possible effects of the new baseball on some key Orioles hitters. Plus, of course, John Means. You can find Heather at @AlainnFocail and on the Positive Spin Rate podcast @PositiveSpinR8. Base...
The Orioles - Birdland and (Non) Powers Hitters
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week, we're talking Orioles with Heather Linington-Noble who also co-hosts the Positive Spin Rate podcast. Everyone counted the Orioles out, but their starting pitching has kept them in the fight for the AL East - at least for now. We chat small ball, wacky relievers, dominant starters, and possible effects of the new baseball on some key Orioles hitters. Plus, of course, John Means. You can find Heather at @AlainnFocail and on the Positive Spin Rate podcast @PositiveSpinR8. Base...
1.09 - It's Been A Weird Season, Y'all
April 19, 2021 16:22 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week's mini episode, I talk a little about umpiring and some of the weird rules that have come into play during Dodgers games this season. From a cat on the field visiting Cody Bellinger to the scuffle between Jurickson Profar and Clayton Kershaw over catcher's interference, I'll break down the sitch from an umpire's perspective. Uh, kind of. Baseball Neighborhood is a production of Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com.
It's Been A Weird Season, Y'all
April 19, 2021 16:22 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this week's mini episode, I talk a little about umpiring and some of the weird rules that have come into play during Dodgers games this season. From a cat on the field visiting Cody Bellinger to the scuffle between Jurickson Profar and Clayton Kershaw over catcher's interference, I'll break down the sitch from an umpire's perspective. Uh, kind of. Baseball Neighborhood is a production of Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa...
1.08 - The Nationals - The Highs, The Lows, The Friendships We Make Along The Way
April 12, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week, Tavi talks with Nationals fan Sydney Bergman, AKA KD Casey, a romance novelist and baseball enthusiast living in the DC area. She writes for a variety of baseball websites, though can primarily be found at Resting Pitch Face Podcast and Baseball Prospectus. Her writing has also been featured in the BP Annual, the Hardball Times, and other baseball-writing venues. Her debut novel, Unwritten Rules, is upcoming via Carina Press. You can find her on Twitter at for baseball things at S...
The Nationals - The Highs, The Lows, The Friendships We Make Along The Way.
April 12, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBThis week, Tavi talks with Nationals fan Sydney Bergman, AKA KD Casey, a romance novelist and baseball enthusiast living in the DC area. She writes for a variety of baseball websites, though can primarily be found at Resting Pitch Face Podcast and Baseball Prospectus. Her writing has also been featured in the BP Annual, the Hardball Times, and other baseball-writing venues. Her debut novel, Unwritten Rules, is upcoming via Carina Press. You can find her on Twitter at for baseball things at S...
1.07 - Opening Weekend with the Colorado Rockies
April 05, 2021 10:36 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn the midst of a Very Odd Opening Day Weekend between the Dodgers and the Rockies, I talk to diehard Rockies fan Makayla Perkins of the DNVR Rockies Podcast. We talk Dick Monfort and Jeff Bridich woes, Trevor Story's possible if not extremely likely impending exit, and what keeps the Rockies fans loyal in the midst of all this baseball mess. Baseball Neighborhood is a production of Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com.
Opening Weekend with the Colorado Rockies
April 05, 2021 10:36 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBIn the midst of a Very Odd Opening Day Weekend between the Dodgers and the Rockies, I talk to diehard Rockies fan Makayla Perkins of the DNVR Rockies Podcast. We talk Dick Monfort and Jeff Bridich woes, Trevor Story's possible if not extremely likely impending exit, and what keeps the Rockies fans loyal in the midst of all this baseball mess. Baseball Neighborhood is a production of Dodger Yard. Music by BenSound.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make ...
The Freeway Series - Dodgers, Angels, and What We Share Among Us
March 29, 2021 10:43 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this week's episode of Baseball Neighborhood, I chat with Bryanna Winner and Nicolette Rojo, two Angels fans eager see their team in the playoffs this year. We talk about what it's like to have Mike Trout on your team, how the fanbase dealt with the death of Tyler Skaggs, and why ownership paid out for Anthony Rendon when that might not be what the team really needed. I also talk about how deeply the histories of the Angels and Dodgers are intertwined as well as the magic of watching a ...
1.06 - The Freeway Series - Dodgers, Angels, and What We Share Among Us
March 29, 2021 10:43 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this week's episode of Baseball Neighborhood, I chat with Bryanna Winner and Nicolette Rojo, two Angels fans eager see their team in the playoffs this year. We talk about what it's like to have Mike Trout on your team, how the fanbase dealt with the death of Tyler Skaggs, and why ownership paid out for Anthony Rendon when that might not be what the team really needed. I also talk about how deeply the histories of the Angels and Dodgers are intertwined as well as the magic of watching a ...
1.05 - The Oakland Athletics, With Whom We Share Many Common Enemies
March 22, 2021 10:52 - 55 minutes - 51 MBI chat with sixteen-year-old Callie Tsai, a die-hard A's fan her entire life. We talk about our common Most Disliked Teams, what to expect from the Athletics this year, as well as future plans for the team's home field. Before that, I dive into the A's rich history - starting out as the Philadelphia Athletics, moving to Kansas City (and the impact that had on the Negro League Kansas City Monarchs), before finally settling in Oakland...for now... Baseball Neighborhood is a Dodgers podcast ...
The Oakland Athletics, With Whom We Share Many Common Enemies
March 22, 2021 10:52 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBI chat with sixteen-year-old Callie Tsai, a die-hard A's fan her entire life. We talk about our common Most Disliked Teams, what to expect from the Athletics this year, as well as future plans for the team's home field. Before that, I dive into the A's rich history - starting out as the Philadelphia Athletics, moving to Kansas City (and the impact that had on the Negro League Kansas City Monarchs), before finally settling in Oakland...for now... Baseball Neighborhood is a Dodgers podcast ...
1.04 - The Blue Jays and Matt Harvey (Not The Pitcher)
March 15, 2021 09:44 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week, we learn a little about an AL East team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Special guest Matt Harvey (the fan, not the pitcher) gives us a look at Jays players past and present, as well as a little glimpse at the future. We also talk what it's like to be the only Major League Baseball team in Canada and the best places for fans to visit once the Jays finally make it back into Rogers Centre. Baseball Neighborhood is produced by Dodger Yard.
The Blue Jays and Matt Harvey (Not The Pitcher)
March 15, 2021 09:44 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week, we learn a little about an AL East team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Special guest Matt Harvey (the fan, not the pitcher) gives us a look at Jays players past and present, as well as a little glimpse at the future. We also talk what it's like to be the only Major League Baseball team in Canada and the best places for fans to visit once the Jays finally make it back into Rogers Centre. Baseball Neighborhood is produced by Dodger Yard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: Th...
1.03 - The White Sox and Why You Shouldn't Sleep On Them This Year
March 08, 2021 08:40 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAfter a little history of the White Sox, we welcome ultimate Sox fan Laura Williams. Laura has been to over 900 consecutive White Sox home games, riding the rollercoaster of emotions that comes along with being a fan of a team who seems to be constantly rebuilding. From the 1919 Black Sox to Tim Anderson's bat flip, we talk about both the past and the present...and who to watch out for in the next generation of White Sox players.
The White Sox and Why You Shouldn't Sleep On Them This Year
March 08, 2021 08:40 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAfter a little history of the White Sox, we welcome ultimate Sox fan Laura Williams. Laura has been to over 900 consecutive White Sox home games, riding the rollercoaster of emotions that comes along with being a fan of a team who seems to be constantly rebuilding. From the 1919 Black Sox to Tim Anderson's bat flip, we talk about both the past and the present...and who to watch out for in the next generation of White Sox players.
The Mets Pt. 2 - The Cookie Club and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
March 04, 2021 02:48 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn the second half of our premiere episode, we talk about the Mets with the women from A Pod Of Their Own, an Amazing Avenue podcast. Linda (@LindaSurovich), Kellyanne (@ellarebee), and Allison (@PetitePhD) tell me about the Cookie Club, a newer Mets tradition that just might help them go all the way this season. We also learn a little about Citi Field and how far Fred Wilpon's obsession with the Dodgers really went. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
1.2 - The Mets Pt. 2 - The Cookie Club and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
March 04, 2021 02:48 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn the second half of our premiere episode, we talk about the Mets with the women from A Pod Of Their Own, an Amazing Avenue podcast. Linda (@LindaSurovich), Kellyanne (@ellarebee), and Allison (@PetitePhD) tell me about the Cookie Club, a newer Mets tradition that just might help them go all the way this season. We also learn a little about Citi Field and how far Fred Wilpon's obsession with the Dodgers really went.
The Mets Pt. 1 - Cohen, Bauer, Turner, Utley
March 01, 2021 17:31 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the first half of our premiere episode, we talk about the Mets with the women from A Pod Of Their Own, an Amazing Avenue podcast. After a brief primer on some interesting events in the Mets franchise history, Linda (@LindaSurovich), Kellyanne (@ellarebee), and Allison (@PetitePhD) drop in to give their opinions on what it's like to be a Mets fan right now. Steven Cohen, Trevor Bauer, Justin Turner, Chase Utley, and even Bobby Bonilla are discussed in-depth. You'll laugh, you'll think, ...
1.1 - The Mets Pt. 1 - Cohen, Bauer, Turner, Utley
March 01, 2021 17:31 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the first half of our premiere episode, we talk about the Mets with the women from A Pod Of Their Own, an Amazing Avenue podcast. After a brief primer on some interesting events in the Mets franchise history, Linda (@LindaSurovich), Kellyanne (@ellarebee), and Allison (@PetitePhD) drop in to give their opinions on what it's like to be a Mets fan right now. Steven Cohen, Trevor Bauer, Justin Turner, Chase Utley, and even Bobby Bonilla are discussed in-depth. You'll laugh, you'll think, ...