Foul Ball Area
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA weekly podcast hosted by Matthew Atkins focused on baseball, beer and life.
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Foul Ball Area: 2018 MLB Predictions
March 21, 2018 20:43 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThe 2018 MLB season is right around the corner and it's time for our preseason predictions. Trey Lyle joins again as we discuss the teams that we think will have success this season, plus most of the major awards. Tune in for all of our expert analysis on the latest episode of Foul Ball Area!
Foul Ball Area: MLB Food Fest
March 15, 2018 03:02 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBThe podcast has been absent the past couple of weeks but it's back and better than ever! In the latest episode I go over the latest big free agent signing, plus an interesting event showcasing food from every MLB ballpark.
Foul Ball Area: The Beast of the AL East
February 21, 2018 03:34 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIs the AL East the best division in baseball? With the addition of JD Martinez to the Red Sox, plus the terrifying Yankees lineup that is ready to devour any pitcher that comes its way, it's certainly got a case for it. Tune in to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area for that discussion and more!
Foul Ball Area: Happy Valentine's Day
February 14, 2018 02:29 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThere's a lot going on in the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, so let me lay it out for you. At 1:20 we discuss the free agent market and Yu Darvish signing with the Cubs. At 3:52 we talk about the beginning of Spring Training and how amazing that is. Coming up at 4:42, we disuss the Rays move to Ybor City. Finally, at 5:15, we talk about the best baseball love stories. Tune in!
Foul Ball Area: The Return of Bullpen Carts
February 08, 2018 22:58 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBWe're less than a week away from Spring Training. Bullpen carts might make a comeback this year. And the New Orleans Baby Cakes' mascot is terrifying. Tune in to Foul Ball Area for explanation.
Foul Ball Area: State of Free Agency
January 31, 2018 04:06 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIf last night's State of the Union didn't interest you, maybe this will: Spring Training is two weeks away and the majority of the top free agents still haven't signed. Plus, are the Brewers actual contenders this year? Tune in to Foul Ball Area for all that and more!
Foul Ball Area: 2018 Hall Of Fame
January 25, 2018 04:23 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBFour legendary MLB players made the cut for the 2018 Hall of Fame, so we brought Nathan Loprete back on the podcast to discuss each player's career plus the possibilities for future Hall of Fame classes.
Foul Ball Area: Hot Stove Part 5
January 17, 2018 15:11 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThe stove is hotter than it's been all offseason. Andrew McCutchen got shipped off to the Giants while Gerrit Cole was traded to the Astros. Does 2018 being an even year mean good luck for San Francisco? How scary will the Yankees lineup be this season? Tune in to Foul Ball Area for all that and more!
Foul Ball Area: A New Year
January 03, 2018 18:01 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBWe're back after taking Christmas week off! Tyler Bocock joins the podcast to talk his top moments of 2017 as well as looking ahead to 2018. Plus, some updates on what's to come in the RCBL.
Foul Ball Area: Hot Stove Part 4
December 20, 2017 20:20 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThe biggest news of the offseason has already happened, but the Hot Stove is still burning! Just today, Evan Longoria was traded from the Rays to the Giants. Tune in for my thoughts on that, plus other moves around the league.
Foul Ball Area: Hot Stove Part 3
December 13, 2017 21:47 - 18 minutes - 25 MBWe've been waiting for news about Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani, and this weekend we finally got it. Trey Lyle joins the podcast as we discuss the impact of both of these deals plus what's to come.
Foul Ball Area: Hot Stove Part 2
December 06, 2017 17:55 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBGiancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani still haven't found teams for next season, but I think the big news will come soon. Plus, what if MLB players starred in Christmas movies? All that on the latest episode of Foul Ball Area.
Foul Ball Area: Hot Stove Part 1
November 29, 2017 16:31 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBThe offseason might be here, but that just means it's time to discuss the blockbuster deals that are bound to happen. Tune in to the latest episode to hear my predictions about Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani, plus more!
Foul Ball Area: Joey Votto's Missed MVP Award
November 23, 2017 00:48 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBJoey Votto should have won the MVP Award this season. Barry Bonds should be left out of the Hall of Fame. Tune in to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area for my explanation of these hot takes.
Foul Ball Area: Rookies of the Year
November 15, 2017 18:30 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIt's been a week since our last episode, and not much has happened in the baseball world. In today's episode I go over the Rookies of the Year, a new baseball show starring Bill Murray, and the Braves' new GM. Tune in for all of that and more on Foul Ball Area.
Foul Ball Area: Award Finalists
November 07, 2017 22:31 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIt's here. Our first off-season episode. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the BBWAA Awards finalists, Joey Votto's career in Cincinnati, and some quick thoughts on what's happening in the baseball world!
Foul Ball Area: Houston, We Have a Championship
November 02, 2017 18:41 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Houston Astros won their first World Series in franchise history last night, so I couldn't resist doing an episode talking about how awesome this is for the city of Houston and for the veterans on this team.
Foul Ball Area: We Have A Game 7
November 01, 2017 04:15 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBThe World Series is going to a Game 7 and it's the best thing to happen since last year's World Series went to Game 7. Tune in for more of my thoughts on the World Series so far plus this day in baseball history.
Foul Ball Area: World Series Games 1 and 2
October 29, 2017 19:38 - 8 minutes - 12 MBOn the latest episode I discuss my thoughts on the first two games of the World Series, including my opinion that 2.5 hour games are too short. Tune in for that plus a new edition of Bottom of the Ninth.
Foul Ball Area: Nats Frustrations
October 25, 2017 02:14Think it's frustrating rooting for your team? Try being a Nats fan. Billy Parvatam joins the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to discuss how he feels about the Nats' postseason struggles and the firing of Dusty Baker.
Foul Ball Area: The World Series is Here
October 22, 2017 19:44 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIt's October 22nd and we have our World Series matchup. Tune in to hear why I think Dodgers vs. Astros should be an exciting series to watch, plus a small rant on burgers and a big announcement about next summer!
Foul Ball Area: Expansion and Realignment
October 18, 2017 00:50 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBMLB is considering expanding and with that comes a realignment of the divisions. I read one proposal and I completely disagree. Tune in to the latest episode for my thoughts on expansion and realignment of the divisions in MLB.
Foul Ball Area: Yasiel Puig Appreciation Episode
October 15, 2017 18:49 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBYasiel Puig is one of the most fun players to watch in Major League Baseball and he's finally delivering for the Dodgers when it matters most. Tune in for that and other postseason thoughts on Foul Ball Area.
Foul Ball Area: Nats World Series Chances
October 07, 2017 20:22 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBCan the Washington Nationals finally win a playoff series? Collegiate Times writer and Nats fan Maddie Thompson thinks so. Tune in to Foul Ball Area to hear about that and more!
Foul Ball Area: Postseason Predictions
October 04, 2017 15:19 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBThe playoffs started on Tuesday and I could not be more excited. I like to think I know what I'm talking about and try to make predictions, so tune in for all of my postseason predictions for each round of the 2017 playoffs!
Foul Ball Area: Rece Davis and Preseason Predictions Update
October 01, 2017 20:19 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBTune in to Foul Ball Area as ESPN College Gameday host Rece Davis joins to discuss his favorite baseball moments and the future of the Atlanta Braves. Plus, a review of my MLB preseason predictions and how terribly they went.
Foul Ball Area: Safety Netting
September 24, 2017 21:29 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBI've never advocated for the expansion of safety netting at Major League ballparks, but after recent events, I believe that MLB needs to enforce the expansion of safety netting at all ballparks. Fans should not have to choose between having good seats and being safe from foul balls. Tune in for that and more.
Foul Ball Area: Nathan Loprete's Mets Fandom
September 20, 2017 00:47 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBBeing a Mets fan is hard. Nathan Loprete knows from firsthand experience. Tune in for that plus five things to watch for this week in Major League Baseball on the latest episode of Foul Ball Area.
Foul Ball Area: Mid-September Thoughts
September 17, 2017 21:12 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBI was halfway through editing this episode when I found out the Braves were eliminated from playoff contention and I had to go back and keep recording. This is the result.
Foul Ball Area: Angels, Indians, and Position Players Pitching
September 13, 2017 01:49 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBFor the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, Brennan Arvo joins me to discuss five things to watch for this week in Major League Baseball as well as the Dodgers tremendous collapse late in the season. Tune in!
Foul Ball Area: Early September Thoughts
September 10, 2017 23:32 - 5 minutes - 8.24 MBBaseball is winding down for the year and football is about to take over. I'm not happy about it. Listen to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to hear my thoughts on what's happening in the MLB right now and the beginning of football season.
Foul Ball Area: Fielder's Choice
September 06, 2017 00:46 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBTune in to Foul Ball Area to hear my five things to watch for this week in Major League Baseball plus my opinion on fielder's choices and why they should count as a time on base for batters.
Foul Ball Area: Verlander to the Astros
September 02, 2017 19:04 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Tigers just traded Justin Verlander to the Astros. Donald Trump tweeted in 2012 that Verlander doesn't have a good ERA in the playoffs. Does President Trump know more about baseball than the Astros front office or will Verlander prove his worth to Houston? Find out in the latest episode of Foul Ball Area.
Foul Ball Area: The Return of Trey Lyle
August 30, 2017 01:26 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBTrey Lyle rejoins the podcast for the first time since May to talk about the MLB standings, MVP race, and his experiences with baseball.
Foul Ball Area: Pulaski, Fights, and Eric Thompson
August 26, 2017 22:17 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBIn the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, I brought my roommate Eric Thompson on to talk about more fights in baseball and the consequences (or lack thereof) that come as a result of hitting a batter in the head.
Foul Ball Area: Kyle Wehrenberg
August 22, 2017 21:18 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBFor the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, I decided to try something new. I'll be interviewing other baseball fans who spend their time in the "Foul Ball Area" of ballparks, aka the stands. The first guest I had is my good friend Kyle Wehrenberg.
Foul Ball Area: Thank You
August 20, 2017 20:19 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThe RCBL Season has ended, and for my final RCBL podcast of the summer, I wanted to thank everyone who made this internship position possible for me.
Foul Ball Area: Bridgewater Wins the Championship
August 17, 2017 17:28 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Bridgewater Reds won the 2017 RCBL Championship on Wednesday night after defeating the Clover Hill Bucks 10-4 in Game 5. The Reds won the series 4 games to 1 to win their first championship since 1999. Tune in to hear interviews from manager Robert Sherfey, second baseman Brian Bocock, and shortstop and Finals MVP Tyler Bocock.
Foul Ball Area: Finals Games 3 and 4
August 16, 2017 17:33 - 6 minutes - 9.29 MBGames 3 and 4 of the 2017 RCBL Finals have been played and Bridgewater has taken a 3-1 lead in the series. Tune in to Foul Ball Area to hear from starting pitcher Andrew Armstrong after Game 4.
Foul Ball Area: Finals Game 1 and 2
August 13, 2017 18:46 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBThe RCBL Finals began with Game 1 at Clover Hill and Game 2 at Bridgewater. Tune in to hear interviews from Bridgewater's Tyler Bocock and Clover Hill's Blake Sipe.
Foul Ball Area: Clover Hill Advances
August 09, 2017 19:31 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBTune in to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to hear about the final two games of the semifinals plus interviews with Reid Entsminger and Chris Cofer.
Foul Ball Area: Semifinals
August 06, 2017 18:53 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBWe're in the heart of the RCBL postseason, so tune in to the latest episode to hear about the two semifinal series, Bridgewater vs. Grottoes and Clover Hill vs. Elkton. Plus an interview with Bridgewater's Derek Shifflett (5:57-7:18)
Foul Ball Area: Quarterfinals Review
August 02, 2017 19:44 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBThe quarterfinals of the playoffs are over and we're ready to start the semifinals! Tune in to the latest episode to hear interviews from Chris Rush, Corey Armentrout, and Bobby Swink!
Foul Ball Area: Playoffs Begin
July 30, 2017 16:50 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThe playoffs have begun in the RCBL, so listen to Foul Ball Area to get caught up on what happened in the first night of postseason action plus hear from Bridgewater's Tyler Bocock!
Foul Ball Area: Get Ready for the Playoffs
July 27, 2017 14:35 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBTune in to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to hear about the standings going into the final regular season game plus an interview with Stuarts Draft's Brandon Clark.
Foul Ball Area: Final Week
July 23, 2017 17:23 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIn the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, I recap four games from the final week of the regular season and have four interviews from players and coaches around the league. Tune in to hear all of the crazy finishes from the games this week!
Foul Ball Area: Atlanta Trip
July 19, 2017 19:14 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBTune in to the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to get caught up on the RCBL standings and hear about my journey to the Braves new stadium in Atlanta.
Foul Ball Area: Concessions
July 16, 2017 13:08 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBI take a break from talking about baseball in the latest episode of Foul Ball Area to talk about the food around the league. Tune in for interviews from concessions managers around the league!
Foul Ball Area: MLB Predictions update
July 12, 2017 15:26 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIn the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, I go over my MLB preseason predictions and have interviews with Logan Morrison and Danny Grogg.
Foul Ball Area: Bridgewater vs. Clover Hill; Elkton Little League
July 09, 2017 21:30 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBCatch up in RCBL action with the latest episode of Foul Ball Area, featuring an interview with Elkton Little League coach John Hindle.