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RaysUp! Trade deadlines, the kings of Draft, The Baz returns
July 11, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBTampa Bay Rays – Mat’s getting Drafty Wander Franco - $2 million Rays money back in the bank Evan Longoria – Franchise Guy – will he be back in the front office like Denard Span FO decision to cut Longoria angered fans long ago Phil Maton and Civale cleared off the roster Will the Rays be making room for better options Who may be moving out – Siri, Shane Baz returns to the mound for the Rays – no Offense support – only walked 1 player in 6 innings Yankees have underperformers like ...
USA Women's Baseball Journey, 2010 & forward to 2024 Women's World Baseball Cup with Dr. Ring
July 10, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. Jennifer Ring visits and we discuss Women in Baseball's challenges, the Trailblazers and the path ahead. U.S. Women's National Baseball Team's & n the World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team. The necessity for ongoing trials and roster selections close to tournament dates. Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team. The need for ongoing trials to build a team and make earlier...
Tampa Bay Rays put Pirates & Mariners to sea - RaysUp
June 27, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB15 days before St Pete council votes on new stadium 81 games - at halfway point Rays' hovering around 500 Seattle Mariners winning 2 of 3 in series Importance of maintaining momentum into July Paul Skenes' pitching & comparisons to Randy Johnson Yandy Díaz's hitting streaks Great performances - Ben Rortvedt, Ahmed Rosario, & Randy Arozarena Praise for Jose Siri's defensive skills & offensive contributions Rays' batting lineup & how it has evolved Balancing the lineup & keeping pit...
RaysUp - Rays crack .500 + Pirates & Mariners
June 27, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB15 days before St Pete council votes on new stadium 81 games - at halfway point Rays' hovering around 500 Seattle Mariners winning 2 of 3 in series Importance of maintaining momentum into July Paul Skenes' pitching & comparisons to Randy Johnson Yandy Díaz's hitting streaks Great performances - Ben Rortvedt, Ahmed Rosario, & Randy Arozarena Praise for Jose Siri's defensive skills & offensive contributions Rays' batting lineup & how it has evolved Balancing the lineup & keeping pit...
Tampa Bay Rays - highlights for fans to enjoy - RaysUp
June 20, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBEmotional challenges of being a baseball fan during a tough season & highlights the importance of staying even-keeled, like successful baseball players Recent experience watching the Rays play the Braves in Atlanta, mentioning the hot weather & a humorous incident with a child kicking his seat Rays' pitching struggles, particularly with reliever Phil Maton Mat notes the Rays' unsuccessful history of investing in relievers & advocates for building the bullpen from within the system Mark ...
Tampa Bay Rays - highlights for fans to enjoy
June 20, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBEmotional challenges of being a baseball fan during a tough season & highlights the importance of staying even-keeled, like successful baseball players Recent experience watching the Rays play the Braves in Atlanta, mentioning the hot weather & a humorous incident with a child kicking his seat Rays' pitching struggles, particularly with reliever Phil Maton Mat notes the Rays' unsuccessful history of investing in relievers & advocates for building the bullpen from within the system Mark ...
RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays need a jump start after Orioles debacle
June 13, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB@Mat_Germain & Mark review the Rays after Discussion about dome stadiums and the necessity of having one with a dome that can be opened or closed. Concerns about player safety with bullpen mounds on the field. Specific example of Johnny DeLuca's near injury due to bullpen placement. Argument for designing stadiums to better protect players. Mention of Oakland's unique bullpen setup. Suggestion to use Tropicana 300 levels of the stadium for bullpen areas. Comment on the emotional imp...
MLB Rules & Umpire Ejections - Know the Rule w/ Lindsay of Close Call Sports
June 10, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBLindsay Imber of Close Call Sports visits BaseballBiz On Deck & analyzes MLB Ejections with a breakdown on the process & the rules that may have been broken. She shares a humorous & informative look at baseball league ejections on the Close Call Sports YouTube channel On YouTube channel, Close Call Sports, Lindsay analyzes recent baseball plays using the MLB rule book. Becoming a member of the Close Call Sports community Controversial play w/ Tommy Pham Pham's path to home plate was in...
Veronica Alvarez, USA Women's National Baseball Team Coach - prepping for World Cup in Thunder Bay
June 03, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBLooking back at limited female representation in baseball during his youth & acknowledges the historical and recent progress, mentioning the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League , the Colorado Silver Bullets & the USA Women’s National Team. Veronica Alvarez shares that her love for baseball started at a very young age She recounts seeing the Colorado Silver Bullets play when she was 12, a significant moment since female athletes were rarely highlighted on TV The movie "A Leagu...
RaysUp - Rays lineup shakout, Angel flies away plus Bob Kendrick & Negro League stats
May 30, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBRetirement of Angel Hernandez, controversial MLB umpire. Mat Germain suggests that umpires over 60 should retire due to declining reflexes and eyesight. Mark Corbett and Mat Germain talk about other umpires like CB Buckner and Joe West, noting that Joe West started a podcast after retirement. Discussion about various sports personalities who have ventured into podcasting, including former Yankees’ CC Sabathia and Rays’ Pete Fairbanks. What would a Tyler Glasnow podcast sound like - “p...
RaysUp - Colleen Wright of tampabay.com on New Rays stadium in St. Pete
May 24, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBColleen Wright, journalist with the Tampa Bay Times visits with Mat & Mark to discuss the status of the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal in St. Pete. History of the Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Saga 2008 Mayor Rick Baker and the Al Lang Stadium Mayor Kriseman allows Rays to look at Tampa Tampa initiative approves fruitless 2022 Mayor Welch scraps Kriseman proposals & requests new proposals from Rays & Hines January 2023 began Rays/Hines Septembe...
RaysUp - Rays minors are rolling with talent, Caminero, Simpson, Williams & Wild
May 24, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBLooking for light during a tough train ride at the Trop. Mat covers what's cooking in the minors across Durham, Montgomery, Bowling Green & Charleston. Plus a good look at the pitching of Taj Bradley & Taylor Houck Mat’s Rays minor League report – Durham Bulls, Montgomery Biscuits, Bowling Green & Charleston River Dogs AA – Chandler Simpson – Stealing Bases – on pace to steal 135 bases for the season Is Simpson hotter than Carson Williams or Junior Caminero Carson Williams, Minor League ...
RaysUp - Who is moving out & up + St. Pete Stadium realities for Tampa Bay Rays
May 16, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBRaysUp Mat Germain & Mark Corbett tracking the Rays with 25% of the season gone Plus St. Pete Stadium agreement it's closer than you think First quarter lackluster performance of Tampa Bay Rays Civale is pitching well but needs to work on pitching mix Taj Bradley - great mindset - Future Ace Bats warming up DeLuca, Lowe, Arozarena, Caballero Pulling for future of Brendan McKay - relief pitcher? Red Sox game 2 loss in Boston, Rays missed opportunities Stealing Bases - who gets the gree...
Meggie Meidlinger - USA Women's Baseball Team pitcher, World Cup Gold winner gives back
May 14, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBMeggie Meidlinger - Architect, Baseball pitcher, 2015 USA Women’s Baseball Team Gold-Medal winner & role model continues to give back to the game Full battery from Catcher to Pitcher Maximizing mechanics as a pitcher Why are young girls expected to move out of baseball and onto softball? Successful Women’s sports in professional & basketball teams. Why not baseball? Little League to High School – teammates who support one another “Yeah, that’s right, you just got struck out by a girl”...
RaysUp - Grit & Glow uniforms and the bats warm up with DeLuca and Lowe back
May 09, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBMat & Mark check out the 5 game streak of the Rays and a look to the future of the roster and how that will impact the team Tampa Bay Rays – Grit & Glow uniform Rave Reviews Rays selling strategy with the new City Connect uniforms and Nike Black Rays jersey are they bringing the energy to the team Armstrong & Palacios – energy for the team Sea Change – Prospero’s vision of what’s coming from the Tempest with Jonny DeLuca Jonny DeLuca for the month of May he is 11th in weighted runs. Ra...
RaysUp - DeLuca and Lowe back & the bats warm up with Grit & Glow of Tampa Bay Rays
May 09, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBMat & Mark check out the 5 game winning streak of the Rays and a look to the future of the Tampa Bay Rays roster and how that will impact the team Grit & Glow uniform Rave Reviews Rays selling strategy with the new City Connect uniforms and Nike Black Rays jersey are they bringing the energy to the team Armstrong & Palacios – on how to create a positive vibe Sea Change – Prospero’s vision from the Tempest with Jonny DeLuca For the month of May DeLuca is 11th in weighted runs. Randy Ar...
RaysUp - Bang-up with Milwaukee Brewers & looking for Randy & Yandy
May 02, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMat & Mark look for a positive future with potential Tampa Bay Rays Roster Changes and new life from MLB City Connect uniform gear Randy & Yandy - trying to do everything Josh Lowe, Deluca & Aranda’s return soon to come Bernie the Brewer & Tampa Bay Rays mascot Raymond – launched from on-high William Contreras – Catcher strategies – what if the Rays had landed him Tyler Black’s debut with the Brewers had his first 2 hits against 2 left handed hitters Brewers Manager, Pat Murphy bringin...
RaysUp - Where is Randy Arozarena, Detroit Tigers claw at TB Rays
April 25, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBMat Germain & Mark need an Men In Black memory wipe for this April. Where are we and how do we climb up Turnaround for Randy Arozarena needed – changing superstitions & rituals. Randy’s Home Run against Tigers the beginning of an improved Arozarena Changing the mindset of a player Limited Runs and lack of Extra Base Hits – dramatically less than 2023 59 HRs in April 2023 compared to 19 thus far April 2024 Super 2’s salaries with the Rays – what can be expected with Randy Arozarena c...
RaysUp - Angels visit the Trop & Rays face Mike Trout
April 18, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRays & 13 inning game with the Anaheim Angels MLBDevelops TrailblazerSeries at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex @USABaseball @USABaseball Mo'ne Davis, Tamara Holmes, Megan Meidlinger, Lefty Lesko, Maybelle Blair & Perry Barber at the event @Mat_Germain_ shares story of daughter’s friend playing baseball in the province Rays scrapping their way through the AL East Blue Jays came up short when pitching to Yankees Juan Soto Kansas City Royals are living up to Mat’s expectations – lo...
Mat & Mark on Angels visit the Trop & Tampa Bay Rays face Mike Trout
April 18, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRays & 13 inning game with the Anaheim Angels MLBDevelops TrailblazerSeries at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex @USABaseball @USABaseball Mo'ne Davis, Tamara Holmes, Megan Meidlinger, Lefty Lesko, Maybelle Blair & Perry Barber at the event @Mat_Germain_ shares story of daughter’s friend playing baseball in the province Rays scrapping their way through the AL East Blue Jays came up short when pitching to Yankees Juan Soto Kansas City Royals are living up to Mat’s expectations – lo...
RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays a winning week with Rockies & Angels
April 11, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Somethings cooking in the Rays kitchen "Winningly Good” Marlins rough road Colorado Rockies – Pete Fairbanks. The balls are horrible. “That’s what happens when you don’t throw strikes” Velo down 2 MPH - Pete doesn’t do well in the cold Rays pen was out of sorts in first Rockies game Ryan Pepiot – 11K in 6 innings, was the trade worth it. Glasnow threw 14K in 7 innings Angels series - Is that Chris Farley shouting from the stands Ron Washington is wor...
RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays - MLB Opening Week Review of Blue Jays & Rangers
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMark and Mat discuss Tampa Bay Rays Opening Week and a look at baseball luminaries and failures amongst other MLB teams Opening week review: The Rays' performance in first 7games, facing tough opponents like Toronto Blue Jays and World Series Champions Texas Rangers. Analysis of other AL East teams: Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays' early season performances. Oakland A's - Athletics set new Error records Bryce Harper 0 for 11 AB's and then 3 HRs in 1 game Jose Caballero's impa...
Opening Day RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays & Toronto Blue Jays with Mat Germain
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett – Tampa Bay Rays MLB Opening Day Eve give #RaysUp fans the lowdown Tampa Bay Rays Roster Prep for 2024 season Blake Snell finally signs a contract, what about Tommy Pham Austin Shenton moves up from AAA Durham Bulls to MLB Rays for Opening Day First 2 weeks of the schedule includes Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants & the Dodgers What to expect with the Dodgers with Tyler Glasnow when facing the Rays Giants have Bob Melving as Manager and ...
Florida Bolts Girls Baseball - Opening the Future for Girls & Women in Baseball
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBFlorida Bolts 5 teams give young girls from 8 to 18 the opportunity to play in all girl baseball tournaments. Brooke & Lily Greene share their stories about their team and more possibilities for women in the game like the BFA Nationals. Brooke and Lily Greene, who are involved with the Florida Bolts girls' baseball organization, discussing their passion for women and girls' baseball. Brooke Greene took over the Florida Bolts organization in January 2022. She was introduced to girls' ba...
RaysUp Tampa Bay Rays last week Spring Training
March 19, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBMat Germain & Mark Corbett review the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and get ready for the 2024 upcoming MLB season Tampa Bay Pitching Arms Rodriguez on board as Andrew Kittredge departs Phil Maton Jose Caballero – short stop – his speed is electric Ruben Cardenas Austin Shenton Rays Shortstop position evolution – Adames, Franco, Walls & now Caballero Mark misspeaks - Who is Carson Mead Curtis Mead – 2nd or 1st base position similar to Jonathan Aranda Carson Williams Jose...
RaysUp - 2024 Tampa Bay Rays MLB Spring Training begins
February 27, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBMat Germain @Mat_Germain_ & Mark talk about the first days of MLB Spring Training. Spring Training weather – Canada or Florida Can’t take Spring Training seriously just ask Nolan Ryan Mat highlights Trevor Martin's pitching performance for the Rays, and his potential for the future. Battery sparks - pairing pitchers & catchers and the role of catchers like Rob Brantley in mentoring young pitchers. Mat shares his background, starting with blogging about the Blue Jays and later focusing o...
Perry Barber - Leads a path for girls & women to become umpires & baseball players
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBPerry Barber a 40 year path as a leading woman umpire in baseball and an icon to young women aspiring to play and officiate the game Jeopardy championship and baseball trivia launched Perry into a love of baseball $660 game show winnings, NY city sublet, Bon Ami cleaner, Rice-A-Roni + beer & skittles She was the intro musical act for Springsteen Perry's mom opened the door by suggesting the idea of umpiring 'dem Mets - a loveable history American Girls Baseball Classic a mix of...
Pitchers & Catchers Report - Mat Germain gives us the low down as Spring Training starts up
February 16, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand kicked in the Face Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free agents & team expectations. Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams, highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik Skubal. Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners. Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's & their potential move to Las Vegas. David Rubenstein's purchase of the...
Dodgers Spring Training w/ Announcer Tim Neverett
February 08, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBDay 1 of Dodgers Arizona Spring Training Players have reported early DodgerFest – Shohei Ohtani – World Media will surround him Ohtani much like Taylor Swift or Beatles Did Blue Jays benefit from early speculation on Ohtani flying to Toronto Shohei – once in a lifetime player, understands the difference between Angels & Dodgers fandom Yamamoto – workload change from pitching once a week in Japan to once every 5 days in the MLB. Yamamoto’s No Hitter in Japan Tyler Glasnow – Tim and ...
Tamara Holmes - Baseball Player, Firefighter, Athlete, Parent & Mentor
January 23, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFrom Little League in Albany CA to World Class baseball player and now also a firefighter in Oakland CA Tamara Holmes has led the way for many young women to see a path to the great game of Women's baseball. Tamara was on the 2015 USA Women's Baseball team that brought back the Gold from the Pan-Am games. Barnstorming with Coors Colorado Silver Bullets, All-Women Professional Baseball team - Getting Cut from the team in High School Tamara’s record-breaking in-park Home Run / Grand Sla...
RaysUp - 2024 Tampa Bay Rays - Mat Germain & Mark look forward
January 07, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBDangerous Dodgers – just another house of Cards like Mets early 2023 or a force to be reckoned with Shohei Ohtani – 2-way player – 2 Tommy John’s – 10-year contract – how will he compare to Aaron Judge results with the Yankees Ohtani Confidence – compared to Tiger Woods RaysUp – “St. Pete Rays” – and the new “Trop” in St. Petersburg not in Tampa with Bucs & Lightning Will Rays fans return with the new stadium design, surrounded by night life and appeal to youth 2024 Rays changes Evan ...
Brandon Noe @SportsBlitzPod Announces the 2023 Goofy Gobbler Awards
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThanksgiving Day Parade with Tommy & Jimmy Icons of the game get their just due as Brandon & Mark award the 5th annual Goofy Gobbler awards. Baseball and Sports Idols beware History of the Goofy Gobbler @SportsBlitzPod 2 ZZ Top Sharp Dressed Men bring the Awards Grandpa Politics - Colin Cowherd (Casual Fan) o Cowherd felt the Angels could get “five first-round picks, your best prospect, your third-best prospect and two solid starters.” o “3 best prospects, three No. 1 picks. Would you m...
No Crying In Baseball - Author Erin Carlson shares "A League of Their Own" stories
November 09, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBErin Carlson spins Baseball Women stories from the movie of "A League of Their Own". How Penny Marshall earned the respect of the AAGPBL, Stories of the All-American Players Tomboy & Director Penny Marshall moves from dancer to performing arts to Laverne & Shirley Transition from Laverne to director From BIG to Baseball Tom Hanks interprets Penny’s Bronx to the cast Baseball Drill for 6 weeks with coaches in LA Actresses who brought Athletic Talent to the field – Rosie O’Donnel, Lori ...
Robin Fuson - Judge & Pitching Coach - talks pitching & World Series
October 28, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB2 Wild Card Teams, Rangers & Diamondbacks, in World Series Recalling childhood of sneaking in a transistor radio into the classroom to listen to the game Robin throws his hat into the ring for RedSox GM Teams that will not build their payroll including Miami – Kim Ng & Derek Jeter departures Could Kim Ng displace Brian Cashman at the Yankees Baseball grind taking its toll on Max Scherzer Do Bye teams lose some momentum? Young guys that figure it out are coming up in the World Series,...
AAGPBL - Lois Youngen & Sue Zipay - bringing back the "League of Their Own"
October 21, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSue (Parsons) Zipay of Rockford Peaches & Lois Youngens – Fort Wayne Daisies & South Bend Blue Sox share their stories from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The “League of their Own based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 25% Hollywood Hyperbole Risqué "League of Their Own" Jimmy Foxx, managed the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1952, never missed a game, never drank on the bus, always tipped his hat, a true gentleman No Crying in Baseball Right Field or...
MLB PostSeason - Rangers, Twins, D-backs, Phillies shaking it up
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMat & Mark look at the PostSeason to see who is advancing. Did the byes make teams rusty, Carlos Correa's Journey,Women in Sports, the AWB & All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Wild Card – all 4-game series completed in 2 games The Orioles, Dodgers & Atlanta Braves – these 3 teams with byes were defeated in their first divisional series. Only Astros won their first game Diamondbacks handled Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, in 1 inning this ace gave up 6 hits, 1 walk, 4 Extra Base Hi...
MLB Wild Card, Manager changes, Postseason Analysis with Mat Germain RaysUp
October 03, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIf the season ended today . . . and it did Fan Exhaustion Marlins did not return to NY Gabe Kaplan – too rough for San Francisco Giants - perfect fit for the Angels Steve Cohen, Mets, says goodbye to Buck Showalter Dusty Baker was able to meld a fractured Astros team Tony Francona strength - listens & cares for his players Big Papi meets Tony Francona Miguel Cabrera retirement – would Miggy have continued his career in Miami sans Loria Joey Votto ejection statement World Series ...
Toronto Blue Jays - Wild Card within grasp - Brett Gard of the Cardy Show talks postseason
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRoller Coaster Road of a ride for the Blue Jays this season Wild Card in reach Toronto took 2 of 3 against Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete Alek Manoah – what gives – shut down for the year with arm injury Manoah and minor-league drama – arrogance & confidence Rays & Jays 3 game review – tied with 5 wins each for the season New Format – Divisional Rivals face one another only 13 games a year Enjoy facing all 29 other teams each year Red Sox & Yankees rivalry – sitting at positions 4 & 5 i...
Mat Germain, Tampa Bay Rays & Orioles and the MLB Postseason, Living the Dream
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMLB Rundown Long stretch of games for O’s – facing Astros, Red Sox, Nationals & Guardians AL West strength who will prevail into Wild Card spot – Astros, Mariners & Rangers NL East – Atlanta Braves rule across entire AL Compare Braves & Brewers pretty evenly matched in starting pitching BaseballBiz visit to Camden Yards – Avid & loud fans with a Sold Out crowd of 43,000 plus fans Mat’s visit to Camden Yards, sat in the vanishing left field seats w/Blue Jays fans Finding moments &...
Mat Germain, Rays & Orioles and the MLB Postseason, Living the Dream
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMLB Rundown Long stretch of games for O’s – facing Astros, Red Sox, Nationals & Guardians AL West strength who will prevail into Wild Card spot – Astros, Mariners & Rangers NL East – Atlanta Braves rule across entire AL Compare Braves & Brewers pretty evenly matched in starting pitching BaseballBiz visit to Camden Yards – Avid & loud fans with a Sold Out crowd of 43,000 plus fans Mat’s visit to Camden Yards, sat in the vanishing left field seats w/Blue Jays fans Finding moments &...
Chicago White Sox - Nick Murawski- a South Side view of the Front Office - Good Guys Talk Back
September 07, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBNick Murawski of Good Guys Talk Back, GGTB takes a good look at the Chicago White Sox' tough Season & 2024 South Side expectations Off-Season Camelback Kool-Aid optimism - Different Management, Different Coaches, (Different Results?) Chicago White Sox – Opening Day lineup almost identical to current lineup, Luis Robert Jr, Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncado, Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal, Oscar Solas, Lenyn Sosa Luis Robert Jr is staying healthy and delivering g...
RaysUp with Mat Germain - 24 games left to the Tampa Bay Rays season
September 05, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMat Germain visits BaseballBiz On Deck to look at the Tampa Bay Rays as they enter the last 24 games of the 2023 season. Waivers – Angels – Guardians results Rays faced former Rays pitcher Matt Moore Miami Marlins – Thanks to Lou Schiff @BaseballandLaw Losing series to Cleveland Guardians – Bad Aura? 24 games left are some players hiding injuries Taylor Walls & Kevin Kiermaier comparisons – Some sloppiness in recent defense - Is Taylor missing confidence -1.4 defensive rating & 8 er...
RaysUp - 41 games more to 100, Mat Germain & Mark discuss new guys and Wander Franco
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWho Will be in the playoffs Yankees have a hard climb Wander Franco – the 5’8’ Elephant in the room – game is taking off and then Day Off of rest and then pulled from the dugout – Many YouTubers who rush to judgement on Wander Franco What would the Rays look like without Wander Franco, how will it impact the team Could work visa be rejected Tyler Glasnow returns Aaron Civale – Mat with the 5 start leniency – Mark is more critical 1st 2 Guardians that faced Civale hit a bu...
Part 2 - John Vampatella, The 53rd Man, Fighting to Make It in the NFL
August 10, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAuthor John Vampatella & Mark talk about John's book the 53rd Man, Fighting to Make It in the NFL – book by John Vampatella. All of this, & Ohtani, The Tampa Bay Rays, the Orioles & the Angels Part 1 of this interview is at https://bit.ly/3s5UdQh The 53rd Man is the last man to make the NFL team’s roster. These players fight to stay in the game and on the team. John’s book takes the reader through injuries, cuts and trades. 120 plus players in the minor leagues for each team in football...
Part 1 - John Vampatella on Orioles Announcer, Trade Deadline Fallout for Mets, Yankees & Red Sox
August 10, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJohn Vampatella, Author of the 53rd Man & The Forgotten Game New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox fandom 2004 Game 7 – State Police brought on campus due to Yankee / Red Sox sports tension between fans The Mets & Padres have spent a fortune but no results Steve Cohen – spends the money, buys the talent including Verlander, Scherzer Now it’s time to “Cut Bait” at the Mets Cohen’s letter to NY Mets ticket holders Red Sox strong farm system – Fans need to have “patience with the process” ...
League of Their Own - Merrie Fidler shares stories from the AAGPBL
August 05, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBPhilip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBL Joe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean Faut Arthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research. Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976 June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to p...
Robin Fuson @Slider_Sinker – from Pitching Mound to Judge’s Bench
July 31, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBBeginnings with a love of the game From minor leagues to prosecuting attorney to judge Early on started with JuCo ball, made All-State, then Drafted by Cleveland Attitude to fight off bullies transferred into his career as a prosecuting attorney – Bugliosi facing off Manson Pitcher confidence – always felt like he was going to win every game Baseball gave Robin a chance to work with a diverse group of people Smart pitchers learn how to let hitters strike themselves out Mixing up sty...
Orioles Lead the American League - Nate Andrews, Full Count Chaos shares O's view from Birdland
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBNate Andrews, Baltimore Orioles analyst from Full Count Chaos visits and brings a look from Birdland to BaseballBiz On Deck Orioles Rebuild – Mike Elias ‘Rebuild is Over’ Leading American League with an over .600 winning record this year Yankees & Boston Red Sox tied for last in AL East The AL East is the Beast Brandon Hyde – Hats Off to Hyde – looks to be the AL Manager of the Year Strong Orioles Roster, Rutschman, Mateo, Mountcastle, Henderson, Hays, Santander, Frasier, O’Hear...
RaysUp - Fred McGriff HOF - Tampa Bay Rays falling - Mat Germain & Mark look to Cash
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMat Germain returns to BaseballBiz On Deck to give a dive into the Rays as they enter the final months of the season Mat working has been working on Rescues in Nova Scotia & Halifax Fred McGriff’s & Scott Rolen trek to the Hall of Fame – a respected player Pete Rose should be allowed in with a disclaimer “American Gladiators” – steroids & muscle v marketing – shades of Mark McGwire HOF made it work for Roberto Malomar – museum should chronicle history with achievements & failings Tamp...
RaysUp - Fred McGriff HOF - Tampa Bay Rays falling - Mat Germain & Mark look to Kevin Cash
July 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMat Germain returns to BaseballBiz On Deck to give a dive into the Rays as they enter the final months of the season Mat working has been working on Rescues in Nova Scotia & Halifax Fred McGriff’s & Scott Rolen trek to the Hall of Fame – a respected player Pete Rose should be allowed in with a disclaimer “American Gladiators” – steroids & muscle v marketing – shades of Mark McGwire HOF made it work for Roberto Malomar – museum should chronicle history with achievements & failings Tamp...