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Yankees, Braves, Cardinals- Al Lang & the Babe a St. Pete journey with Rick Vaughn
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAuthor, Rick Vaughn, "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" discusses Al Lang & the evolution of MLB Spring Training in St. Pete. Rick’s front office career spans the Orioles, Redskins & Vice President of Communications with the Tampa Bay Rays. Baltimore, rolling out Camden Yards Rick's book of baseball stories - "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" Al moved to St. Petersburg for his h...
Yankees, Braves, Cardinals- Al Lang & the Babe a St. Pete journey with Rick Vaughn - RaysUp
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAuthor, Rick Vaughn, "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" discusses Al Lang & the evolution of MLB Spring Training in St. Pete. Rick’s front office career spans the Orioles, Redskins & Vice President of Communications with the Tampa Bay Rays. #RaysUp Baltimore, rolling out Camden Yards Rick's book of baseball stories - "100 years of Baseball on St. Petersburg's Waterfront. How the Game Helped Shape a City" Al moved to St. Petersburg f...
MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, AllStar Week & Friday Night Pitching - Corbin Burnes
July 15, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBMLB Draft, Home Run Derby, All-Star Week & Friday night Pitching – boo's, Manfred, MLBonFox MLB Draft more booing for Manfred and Houston Astros MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is ready to continue as commissioner Athletic article by Evan Drellich analyzes Manfred’s rehire situation Things to like about Rob Manfred include the loss of the shift, ghost runner, larger bases and the pitch clock. Is baseball better off than before. Average ticket holder is now 6 years younger than 2019 Theo ...
Atlanta Braves & Tampa Bay Rays lead the pack - MLB Division Rundown & Brandon Returns
July 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBaseballBiz On Deck MLB Midseason rundown with Brandon AL East Rays started season with 13 wins in a row Recently lost 7 games in a row @Mat_Germain_ projections on bumpy tract for the Rays 2 Best teams today in the MLB – Braves & Rays Atlanta Braves had been adopted as the Tampa home team Braves sell out the Trop and take the first 2 out of 3 in St. Pete Classic match ups – Charlie Morton v Tyler Glasnow, Spencer Strider v Taj Bradly Zach Eflin – Rock of the Rays Rotation LOB ...
MLB Rundown, All-Star Game Finalist & Home Run Derby Contestants
July 02, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBTommy & Jimmy Mets chant for a better Red Sox season – if only a Mets Miracle could happen now Half Way into the season Rundown of MLB teams by League & Divisions National League Atlanta Braves leading the National League East after 81 games Marlins will be playing Braves soon Reds leading NL Central with Brewers trailing right beneath them National League East – Diamondbacks are holding the lead over the Dodgers, Padres, etc American League Rays lead the American League and all of...
Cincinnati Reds Winning Streak, All-Star voting & Luis Arráez
June 25, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBNumbers, numbers, numbers We don’t need a math major on this show. We will breakdown what’s happening across MLB with a focus on The Reds - Live from the Tampa Baseball Museum What’s the math and history of winning & losing streaks First baseman, Joey Votto is back with the Reds and he is ready Joey began his career with Reds and brings a history of leadership Joey – the numbers of a champion The Reds and Orioles the forgotten teams – National Media steps up & notices Cincy Manager ...
Miami Marlins - Lou Schiff of @BaseballAndLaw discusses Marlins rise & Arraez
June 13, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Honourable Lou Schiff shares his wit & wisdom on the Marlins 2023 rise in the National League. Lou and Mark take a look at Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz & Jorge Soler Marlins learning how to win this year Marlins new manager, Skip Schumaker is making a difference Cy Sandy or Sigh Sandy who will show up at the mound Marlins are a sleeper team, surprise team just like the Baltimore Orioles were earlier Unexpected downfall of the St. Louis Cardinals Glory of the Oakland A’s Vida Blue,...
RaysUp! Mat Germain, Primo Tampa Bay Rays analyst looks at the Red Sox & AL East
June 07, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMat & Mark dig into the Fenway experience and the potential for Boston to come back hard when Adam Duval & Trevor Story return. The Fires in Canada and the impact on people Rays play in Cold, Wet & Rain at Fenway Eflin, Glasnow, McClanahan & Bradley – top tier pitching talent Manuel Margot takes a hard hit against the scoreboard Rays gel together as players & family & RedSox needs of team meetings Trevor Story & Adam Duval will be returning soon & becoming more of a threat in AL East ...
Boston Red Sox Rise go West - Nat Gordon talks Padres, Angels, Diamondbacks
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBSports Analyst, Nat Gordon of Boston Sports Gordo, @BOSSportsGordo & Beyond the Monster shares his take on the Red Sox in the AL East, including a look at pitching of what works and what doesn’t. recognizing Jarren Duran and a look at Devers and Bogaerts in San Diego Corey Kluber and $10 million later Upcoming rotation moves with Nick Pivetta and Whitlock coming back The Red Sox out West – with Padres, Angels & Diamonbacks Loss of Rich Hill, Nick Eovaldi, Michael Wacha & Eduardo Rodrigu...
RaysUp a week in New York with Yankees & Mets plus bad behavior in Toronto
May 19, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBMat Germain recounts with Mark this past rough week in New York with the Tampa Bay Rays playing both Yankees & Mets Blame Game – Yankees pelting Randy Arozarena. Aaron Boone old school on playing the game. Boone is he channeling Billy Martin attitude. Boone a man of great character Yankees talent – Harrison Bader brings the Cardinal way to the field. Rizzo & Bader make a good supporting staff with Aaron Judge. What happened to Gleyber Torres? Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, ha...
RaysUp - Tampa Bay Rays stellar start with Mat Germain & Mark
May 09, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBMat Germain, deep dive analyst of the Tampa Bay Rays visits to give us a breakdown of their ongoing success and what we may expect Are we there yet – heading to Disney World Steadfast & Disciplined team making excellent baseball decisions. Rays have come together organically as a team Yandy Diaz, Wander Franco, Isaac Paredes increased plate discipline Josh Lowe & Taylor Walls have increased zone awareness thus escalating the number of pitches from their opponent Best year in baseball s...
Chicago White Sox - winning streak with Nick Murawski - Locked On Sox
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPreamble: May the Fourth be with you – Tommy & Jimmy discuss moving from Red to White Sox or is that just the wine talking. Nick Murawski host of Locked On Sox & Good Guys Talk Back analyzes the recent history of the White Sox and is tracking their current season, now having their first series of the year. White Sox defeat #1 Rays White Sox take series from top AL Central leader, Minnesota Twins Pedro Grifol – is April a true barometer of a team’s potential Lance Lynn was approach...
Chicago Cubs 2023 - Danny Rockett shares in word & song ala SonRanto style
April 25, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBDanny Rockett, Avid Cubs fan, analyst, SonRanto show host and musician gives us an update on the Chicago Cubs. Cubs Pandemic Cub-mas song "Nobody is coming to Town" Divisional Games a Balancing Games act New Balanced Schedule lessens Fans chance to face NL Central rivals away Ricketts ripping out the guts of the team (i.e. Yu Darvish) 2023 Cubs roster reset with Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Trey Mancini, Hosmer & Torrens Cubs missing something at First Base - need to l...
Toronto Blue Jays - Brent Cardy visits BaseballBiz On Deck - First games of 2023
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBrent Cardy, Analyst of all things Toronto Blue Jays visits BaseballBiz On Deck and gives us a peek into the 2023 season for Toronto & the AL East What does AL East look like – 3 team race – Orioles & Red Sox not in that mix Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Alek Manoah, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, Kikuchi – strong mix with fastball, cutter & slider Ryu –what will pitching rotation look like if and when he returns. Chris Bassitt ditches PitchCom & calls his own unique 8 ...
MLB Opening Week with Mat Germain, plus a special RaysUp review
April 05, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB2 teams undefeated in MLB – Twins & Rays the Twins rotation is strong Royals beat the Jays – what happened to Berrios AL East Don’t write off the Red Sox - Rafael Devers Toronto has traded off much of their lineup Baltimore will their pitching hold up NL East Mets are experiencing what it’s like a 40 year old Cy Young award winner Braves & Mets leading NL East Marlins acquisition of Luis Arraez will strengthen their team. They need more offense NL Central Mat call...
RaysUp - Rays Opening Day - Josh Weaver & Tampa Baseball Museum
April 02, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJosh Weaver, Managing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Museum & Fan Host with the Tampa Bay Rays shares his experiences on Opening Day at the Trop and a visit to the Tampa Baseball Museum Opening Day with the Tampa Bay Rays Start with dropping the banner for the 2022 AL Wild Card “Big Game” James Shields – throwing out the opening pitch Shields, Carl Crawford & Joe Maddon were pivotal to the franchise turnaround Opening Day talent brought the excitement - Wander Franco, Jose Siri, Manu...
RaysUp - Opening Day - Josh Weaver & Tampa Baseball Museum
April 02, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJosh Weaver, Managing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Museum & Fan Host with the Tampa Bay Rays shares his experiences on Opening Day at the Trop and a visit to the Tampa Baseball Museum Opening Day with the Tampa Bay Rays Start with dropping the banner for the 2022 AL Wild Card “Big Game” James Shields – throwing out the opening pitch Shields, Carl Crawford & Joe Maddon were pivotal to the franchise turnaround Opening Day talent brought the excitement - Wander Franco, Jose Siri, Manu...
Close Call Sports, Lindsay Imber on the new MLB Rules, Pitch Clocks & NHL Ducks
March 29, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBLindsay began with an informal email chain in 2006 about umpire calls Interest began in high school when officiating a Staff & Student game Quirky rules difference between high school, collegiate, minors and major league Increasing the emphasis of having fun. The New Rules, Shift Ban, Bigger Bases & the Pitch Clock Catcher Realmuto ejected behind the plate Re-engagements versus Throw-overs MLB Umpire staffing – Minor League Umpires have more experience with the Pitch Clocks Tradi...
World Baseball Classic & Mat Germain
March 14, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBMat Germain – Baseball Analyst visits to talk about the World Baseball Classic A lot of heart and hustle from some of the younger teams Quick explanation of the 20 teams participating in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Classic normally runs on a 3 year schedule WBC – comparison with the MLB All-Star game Canada’s & other countries showing some pride in a sport that is not normally at the height of popularity. Mark shows interest in star-studded Venezuela, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr....
Dave Wills, Announcer of Tampa Bay Rays, a loss felt by many
March 08, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.2 MBThe recent loss of Dave Wills is being felt by many. Dave with his affable nature, strong voice and enthusiasm for baseball has left a hole in the heart of Tampa Bay. Brandon and I recount our memories of Dave Wills and how others are remembering him. 2 Friends side by side: Dave Wills & Andy Freed The Athletic 2020 listener survey on baseball radio announcers. The fraternity of announcers Keith Olbermann recounts his memories with Dave Wills and how Dave shared advice and support. U...
Yankees to Blue Jays a pitchers journey with Chris Smith - Part 3
February 28, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBChris Smith pitcher for the Yankees, Blue Jays, Tigers, Nationals, Pecos League, and Frontier League discusses his career First year with the Yankees had a stress fracture in his forearm but re-signed with them in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, a good camp with The Yankees, gave up only one hit all spring. Chris was about to go to Double A but got released by the organization. He sensed something was going to happen when called to the pitching coaching office. Smith signs with independent bal...
Sports Psychology, Pitchers & Batters - Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J
February 20, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Julie Wiernik, host of “Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J”” is a sports clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the business and a background in sports as an athlete Impact of coaches & the role of sports psychologists in helping athletes with mental health Specialization in working with collegiate athletes, specifically pitchers and hitters Importance of having routines & the ability to handle distractions in order to pitch well Problem of fans bullying athletes and the import...
Chris Smith: A Pitchers Perspective on the Pitch Clock & WBC
February 16, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBChris Smith, former MLB pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees, Nationals and the Blue Jays discusses Spring Training & the Pitch Clock Chris is now in real estate and working on a business plan to help baseball players find investments and properties around spring training facilities. Pitchers and catchers have started reporting for spring training. The World Baseball Classic, (WBC), is coming up & will impact Spring Training rosters The Dominican Republic team is expected to be ...
Orioles Spring Training w/ Nate from Full Count Chaos - No Rebuild Needed
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBNate Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos visits BaseballBiz to talk Orioles. We discuss the O's prepping for the 2023 season. Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium starts soon. Minor League team names Mike Elias – No more gigantic traumatic rebuild – time now for Lift Off Orioles have 9 of the top 100 prospects - Gunnar Henderson, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Holliday in top 12 New Balanced Schedule – seeing every team, every year East is the Beast – AL East Orioles had a better record...
Orioles - No Rebuild Needed w/Nate of Full Count Chaos
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBNate Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos visits BaseballBiz to talk Orioles. We discuss the O's prepping for the 2023 season. Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium starts soon. Minor League team names Mike Elias – No more Gigantic Traumatic Rebuild – time now for Lift Off Orioles have 9 of the top 100 prospects - Gunnar Henderson, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Holliday in top 12 New Balanced Schedule – seeing every team, every year East is the Beast – AL East Orioles had a better record...
Orioles - No Rebuild w/Nate of Full Count Chaos
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBNate Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos visits BaseballBiz to talk Orioles. We discuss the O's prepping for the 2023 season. Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium starts soon. Minor League team names Mike Elias – No more Gigantic Traumatic Rebuild – time now for Lift Off Orioles have 9 of the top 100 prospects - Gunnar Henderson, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Holliday in top 12 New Balanced Schedule – seeing every team, every year East is the Beast – AL East Orioles had a better reco...
Orioles Spring Training with Nate from Full Count Chaos - Birdland at Ed Smith Stadium
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBNate Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos visits BaseballBiz to talk Orioles. We discuss the O's prepping for the 2023 season. Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium starts soon. Minor League team names Mike Elias – No more gigantic traumatic rebuild – time now for Lift Off Orioles have 9 of the top 100 prospects - Gunnar Henderson, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Holliday in top 12 New Balanced Schedule – seeing every team, every year East is the Beast – AL East Orioles had a better record...
Minor League Owners & MLB Affiliation - DOJ - Speaks Up
February 05, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAn MLB Fairy Tale - Teams Exiled now getting a second look. Exiled Teams included: Staten Island Yankees, Norwich Sea Unicorns, the Tri-City ValleyCats & the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes & 39 more. These 4 teams have taken MLB to court. Now DOJ is showing an interest. Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, 259 U.S. 200 (1922) https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/259/200/ Toulson Case Oakland A’s case Lower Court dismissed Minor Le...
DOJ, Minor League Owners & MLB - Lou Schiff visits
February 05, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBA MLB Fairy Tale - Exiled: Sea Unicorns, ValleyCats, Volcanoes & Yanks from the Isle of Staten. These 4 have taken MLB to court. Now DOJ appears & is showing an interest. Judge Lou Schiff walks us through this news. Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs (1922) Toulson Case Oakland A’s case Lower Court dismisses Minor League affiliates lawsuit against MLB DOJ intervenes as a "friend of the court" Testimony from legends Casey Stengel ...
Rays Stadium Plans in Place? - RaysUp with Mat Gemain
January 31, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMat Germain joins BaseballBiz On Deck and takes a look at the Tampa Bay Rays stadium plans Tampa Bay Rays new stadium plan Downtown development plan omits a Rays Stadium in Ybor City St. Pete Mayor, Ken Welch, announces acceptance of Hines & Tampa Bay Rays proposal Benefits for St. Pete, Rays, and fans Brian Auld's excitement about the new stadium plan but uncertainty about who will pay for what Decisions to be made before the first shovel of dirt is tossed MLB catching up with Mat Ge...
RaysUp - Neil Solondz & the Tampa Bay Rays
January 13, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBRaysUp! Neil Solondz, pre-game, post-game announcer, podcast host & occasional play by play guy for the Tampa Bay Rays Working with Andy Freed & Dave Wills “Living in Life’s Candy Store” – Dave Wills Tampa Bay Rays strength of Finding, Evaluating & Teaching Young Players Team has been strong and in the running 4 years in a row Change with loss of Zunino, Kiermaier . . . Rays 2023 Potential Rotation – Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Drew Rasmussen, Jeffrey Springs & Zach Eflin Zach E...
Phil Terrano, MLBPA Sports Agent gives back to East Boynton Beach
January 10, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBPhil Terrano The Gift of Giving Back in Baseball Baseball community & giving - Pete Alonso - Battle of the Bay Phil Terrano – working with over 20 clients. Finding the right talent for the right team for local and international leagues Student of technology, advance with the times at identifying what teams are looking for in free agents Off-season - getting to visit & know his clients & working with free-agency. Making sure that players and their families are secure Works with more tha...
Carlos Correa, Curt Flood & Free Agency
December 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBCarlos Correa looks for new home amidst Giants & Mets Scott Boras & Steve Cohen’s next steps Christmas Miracle with the Red Sox? Free Agency began with Curt Flood and his Christmas Eve letter to the commissioner, Bowie Kuhn Brad Snyder, Author of "A Well-Paid Slave" Curt Flood cerebral man, civil rights activist, 7x Golden Glove player, 6x MVP Racism in Reds minor leagues 1961 integrated spring training in St Petersburg Curt works with Jackie Robinson, Medgar Evans for Civil Righ...
Mat Germain visits - Aaron Judge, Tampa Bay Rays
December 08, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMLB Winter Meetings, Mat Germain visits - Aaron Judge, Trea Turner Xander Bogaerts & big money contracts Yankees pay up for Aaron Judge Judge bets on himself and gets a raise from $230 million to $360 million Nimmo not an option for Yankees Cashman & Hal Steinbrenner had some pain with Blue Jays - what happened to their George Springer investment Pay up Early or it will cost you Later - signing early extensions like Wander Franco Aging players on Bronx team with 30+, Boston Red Sox h...
Annual Goofy Gobbler Thanksgiving Awards w/ SportsBlitzPod
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBMLB Awards : Cy Young: Justin Verlander & Sandy Alcantara MVPs: Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt Managers of the Year brief history AL 3X Winner: Tony "Tito" Francona, Guardians NL 4X Winner: Buck Showalter 4 decades & 4 teams Goofy Gobbler Awards Grandpa Politics: Colin Cowherd: Announcing he knows someone that’s in the know that MLB is going to ban the shift. Only problem was it was announced many months ago Druncle Award: Michael Kay: Compared Aaron Boone showing the Yankees sho...
Annual Goofy Gobbler Thanksgiving Awards w/ SportsBlitzPod
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBMLB Awards : Cy Young: Justin Verlander & Sandy Alcantara MVPs: Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt Managers of the Year brief history AL 3X Winner: Tony "Tito" Francona, Guardians NL 4X Winner: Buck Showalter 4 decades & 4 teams Goofy Gobbler Awards Grandpa Politics: Colin Cowherd: Announcing he knows someone that’s in the know that MLB is going to ban the shift. Only problem was it was announced many months ago Druncle Award: Michael Kay: Compared Aaron Boone showing the Yankees sho...
Annual Goofy Gobbler Awards from BaseballBiz & SportsBlitzPod
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBMLB Awards : Cy Young: Justin Verlander & Sandy Alcantara MVPs: Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt Managers of the Year brief history AL 3X Winner: Tony "Tito" Francona, Guardians NL 4X Winner: Buck Showalter 4 decades & 4 teams Goofy Gobbler Awards Grandpa Politics: Colin Cowherd: Announcing he knows someone that’s in the know that MLB is going to ban the shift. Only problem was it was announced many months ago Druncle Award: Michael Kay: Compared Aaron Boone showing the Yankees sho...
Part 2 - Chris Smith Enters Yankees Affiliate Ball
November 13, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBPart 1 with Chris Smith can be heard Here & on Apple Podcasts 230 innings Spring Training & First Yankee bullpen A crunch in his arm throwing bullpen & misses first year with the Yankees Yankees organization treatment is top-notch - great help from Greg Spratt Working out, side by side with other injured players at the complex w/ Yankees Kevin Youkilis, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira & Mariano Rivera Sharing a Cold Tub with Derek Jeter Good teammates & leaders, It will ...
Part 2 - Chris Smith Enters Yankees Affiliate Ball
November 13, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBPart 1 with Chris Smith can be heard Here & on Apple Podcasts 230 innings Spring Training & First Yankee bullpen A crunch in his arm throwing bullpen & misses first year with the Yankees Yankees organization treatment is top-notch - great help from Greg Spratt Working out, side by side with other injured players at the complex w/ Yankees Kevin Youkilis, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira & Mariano Rivera Sharing a Cold Tub with Derek Jeter Good teammates & leaders, It will ...
Chris Smith, Perseverance in Pitching from High School to Yankees - Part 1
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBChris & classmate Adam Duvall @ Butler High School in Louisville. Both made the Varsity team in their sophomore year 4 years at Kentucky Wesleyan played as a position player but later became a closing pitcher Lake Erie Crushers in Avon – Chris was 6th pick out of 350 players for workout No pressure – by the way you are now starting in the 10th inning & a Grand Slam against Chris Independent ball is cut throat – not much room for player talent development Chris returns to Louisville...
Scared Shiftless @ Haunted Wrigley Field w/ Ben Sabin
October 28, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBBaseball writer Ben Sabin joins BaseballBiz this week & shares haunting tales from Wrigley Field & beyond Charlie Grimm “Jolly Chollie” & his ghostly bullpen calls Who is buried in a left field private box? Cubs were swept by Yankees in 1932 World Series Yankees swept in 2022 ALCS Harry Caray apparition @ Wrigley & Field of Dreams Chicago Cubs & the 71 year Billy Goat curse Nick Sianis - Billy Goat Tavern Cleveland curse with Rocky Colavito Haunted Hotels Renaissance Vinoy in St. ...
Yankees, Astros, Padres & Phillies, Mat Germain shares his ALCS vision
October 19, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBYankees, Astros, Padres & Phillies - ALDS & NLDS begins Mat Germain shares his PostSeason vision with a #RaysUp attitude ALDS is finally over - After Guardians fell to the NY Yankees ALCS - New York Yankees & Houston Astros NLCS - San Diego Padres & Philadelphia Phillies Will not be watching ALCS – not interested in Astros or Yankees franchise Nestor Cortes is the most likeable Yankee Aaron Hicks, Josh Donaldson & Oswaldo Cabrera - need to use peripheral vision to avoid collis...
Brandon returns - MLB Mariners & Astros - Padres & Dodgers
October 12, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBrandon Noe’s suspension has been lifted and he returns to visit BaseballBiz We watched LIVE the end of Game 1 ALDS w/ Houston Astros & Seattle Mariners Tampa Bay Rays & Cleveland Wild Card Games - Shortest & Longest games Willy May Hayes How many NFL football games can you fit into a 15 inning game Brandon chooses the Atlanta Braves for this year’s WS champions Will some team have to knock off some of the rust with too many days off between games Mark emulates Dave Wills Yordan ...
RaysUp - Wild Card Ready with Mat Germain_
October 07, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB@Mat_Germain_ joins the show and shares his insights into the Rays Wild Card Game 1 is here. Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians Have the Rays suffered with their last 9 games on the road Kevin Cash v Terry (Tito) Francona - Friends, Rivals & Pranksters Yandy Diaz pivotal to Rays success Friendship on the field Wander Franco Shane McClanahan v Shane Bieber Pedro Martinez assessment of McClanahan Tyler Glasnow for game 2 who will be relievers Jeffrey Springs & Drew Rasmuss...
MLB PostSeason Prep Part 2 -Wild Card Breakdown of Postseason games, When & Where to Watch
October 06, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBMLB Wild Card Schedule Tommy & Jimmy cable cord cutter workaround - do not try at home Atlanta Braves clinch NL East Division How to break a 101 / 61 win/loss tie between 2 teams Jesus Luzardo was happy to play the role of Spoiler to the Braves if just for one day King or no King, Aaron Judge rules with HR #62 Stop playing in the rain - Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays & Colin Poche NL Wild Card - Padres @ Mets plus Phillies @ Cardinals How will you watch the games Breakdown of channels/s...
MLB PostSeason Prep Part 1 - Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves & Mets, Oh My!
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBMLB PostSeason Prep part 1 Seattle Mariners - Scott Servais shares his postseason joy American League & National League updates New York Yankees AL East Division Champions Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Wild Card Cleveland Guardians, AL Central Champions Chicago White Sox came up short as Tony LaRussa leaves Astros AL West Champions Seattle’s Cal Raleigh delivers a Walk-Off Home Run to clinch a Wild Card position Young Mariners fan delivers (free of ch...
MLB PostSeason Prep - Yankees, Guardians, Astros, Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves & Mets Oh My!
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBMLB PostSeason Prep part 1 Seattle Mariners - Scott Servais shares his postseason joy American League & National League updates New York Yankees AL East Division Champions Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Wild Card Cleveland Guardians, AL Central Champions Chicago White Sox came up short as Tony LaRussa leaves Astros AL West Champions Seattle’s Cal Raleigh delivers a Walk-Off Home Run to clinch a Wild Card position Young Mariners fan delivers (free of ch...
Aaron Judge - his Yankees stock soars with 60 Home Runs
September 22, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAaron Judge rules with 60th Home Run of the Season Maris record at his fingertips Pirates the game they almost won Yankees Magic happened as some fans left the stand Bottom of the 9th and down by 4 runs - what do you do a HR & an Ultimate Grand Slams We walk through the bottom of the 9th Giancarlo Stanton delivers the Ultimate Grand Slam Michael Kessler the Ultimate Fan who caught Judge’s 60th Home Run What would you do if you caught the ball AL East Standings American League Wild...
RaysUp - Mat Germain & Mark look @ Tampa Bay Rays roster change impact
September 06, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB@Mat_Germain_ shares his insights into the Tampa Bay Rays organization Rays win the 3 game Yankees series at Home Real problem with Game 3 was Ji-man Choi in the #2 spot of the lineup Yandy Diaz let final call of the game to the umpire on 3 – 2 count David Peralta or Jonathan Aranda should have been moved up in the lineup Kevin Cash is loyal to his players to a fault Watching the Montgomery Biscuits Mat’s analysis with 3-D pitching models Tracking command with Corey Kluber Aggre...
Dodgers, Covid Curveball author, Tim Neverett
August 29, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBTim Neverett, Author of Covid Curveball & Los Angeles Dodgers Play-By-Play Radio & TV announcer. Tim takes us through his journey of the 2020 MLB Covid Season with the World Series Champions. Covid first shut down in the middle of the PAC 12 Basketball Tournament So many unknowns in the beginning A couple of months in hibernation Rick Monday takes up camp in a RV @ Dodger Stadium parking lot Getting back to normal Orel Hershieser & Tim calling the games in the booth without fans Ca...