From the Grandstand
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA place where the most avid baseball fans discuss and debate all things baseball. Everything from minor league prospects to Hall of Fame analysis, and everything in between, Peter and Matt show why they are the biggest baseball fans and why they love to talk about the game.
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Episodes
HOF Voting is in!
February 04, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBMatt and Peter discuss the results of the HOF ballot and go into the offseason rumors.
Shohei Ohtani Signs Unprecedented Deal
January 25, 2024 02:45 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBMatt and Peter discuss Shohei Ohtani's 10yr/$700M deal as well as the beginnings of free agency.
World Series Preview
October 29, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBMatt and Peter discuss the NLCS and ALCS and preview the World Series.
Division Series Preview
October 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBMatt and Peter discuss the 4 Wild Card Series that all ended in sweeps and preview the 4 Division Series.
It's All-Star Week!
July 15, 2023 18:47 - 1 hour - 105 MBMatt and Peter discuss the All-Star Week, including the Futures Game, MLB Draft, the Home Run Derby, and the All-Star Game.
Mid-Point of the Season
June 28, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBMatt and Peter discuss the state of baseball through the mid-way point in the season. They talk Reds and why they are a team to dream on. As well as the struggles of the Yankees, Astros, and Blue Jays and which team is the odd man out of the playoffs.
NL West Breakdown and the A's Leave Oakland
May 01, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 96 MBPeter and Matt discuss the Oakland A's officially announcing their move to Las Vegas. They also breakdown their last division and talk about early returns of the new year.
AL West Preview
April 11, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour - 93 MBPeter and Matt discuss the early returns from the new season as well as break down the surprisingly strong AL West.
WBC Recap and NL Central Preview
April 04, 2023 01:50 - 1 hour - 137 MBMatt and Peter discuss the impacts of the WBC and final spring training thoughts. They also break down the NL Central Division.
AL Central Preview (And WBC update)
March 20, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBMatt and Peter discuss AL Central and what is lacking in the Division with great potential but limited results. They also discuss the fun they have had watching the WBC so far!
AL East Breakdown
March 11, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBPeter & Matt breakdown the AL East, which is arguably the best division in baseball. They also touch on the start of the WBC.
Hall of Fame Episode (Late, We Know)
February 28, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBPeter and Matt break down their Hall of Fame ballots. Let the controversy begin!!!
NL East Preview
February 10, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBPeter and Matt breakdown the NL East and make their predictions for the division.
Rule Changes for the New Season
February 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBMatt and Peter discuss the new rules you can expect for the upcoming 2023 season. They also talk about Scott Rolen's induction into the Hall of Fame, the Pablo Lopez trade, and a few more minor signings.
Offseason Flurry of Moves Recap (Part 2)
January 19, 2023 00:10 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBMatt and Peter discuss the latest big offseason moves and give initial takes on several potential playoff bound teams. They also finish the Carlos Correa saga.
Offseason Flurry of Moves Recap (Part 1)
January 07, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBMatt and Peter were gone for the holidays and boy did they miss a lot. Decemember was the month of transactions and Matt and Peter attempt to break it all down. What they were not able to cover will be covered in the next episode.
Offseason is off to a Bang!
December 13, 2022 00:59 - 1 hour - 136 MBPeter and Matt discuss the early offseason moves and prepare for the drama of the Winter Meetings
HOUSTON ASTROS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!!!!
December 02, 2022 23:21 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBMatt and Peter discuss the crazy world series, highlights, and key players. They also discuss the early movements of the offseason.
Wildcard Weekend was Fun
October 13, 2022 12:44 - 53 minutes - 66.1 MBMatt & Peter discuss the results of the Wildcard Round and recap the first game of the Division Series.
Postseason Is SET
October 07, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 122 MBPeter and Matt ramble about the wildcard matchups and the the teams that have byes in the postseason. They also make predictions for the 2022 World Series Winner. They also discuss some manager shakeups and the success of the two home run chases this year.
Home Run Chase is On
September 23, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBPeter and Matt rift and rave over Albert Pujols chase of 700 home runs and Aaron Judge's chase of Maris' 61 home runs. They also discuss front office shake ups and updates on how the hyped rookies did this year.
Who is the best Catcher in Baseball?
August 29, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 118 MBMatt and Peter discuss the state of the AL Central and the struggles of the New York Yankees. They also talk about a resurgent Pujols and the disappointment of Tatis' suspension. They also try to figure out the best catcher in baseball.
We are Back!
August 11, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBMatt and Peter return from their hiatus to talk the state of the League, the trade deadline, and preparing for the last weeks of baseball.
LA teams are Struggling
June 11, 2022 14:21 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBMatt and Peter discuss the struggles of both LA teams and the loss of Joe Maddon. They also give an update on the Phillies season and the loss of Joe Girardi.
"It's Still Early"... Kind of...
May 18, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBMatt & Peter discuss the "still early but just barley almost not early anymore" time in the baseball season. They do a deep dive into the Red Sox and Padres and the status of their seasons. They also discuss pace of play, Nestor Cortes, and Hunter Green threw a no-hitter.... and Lost!?!?!
Early Results are In!
May 01, 2022 01:51 - 46 minutes - 51.2 MBMatt and Peter talk about the early returns from the first month of Baseball. They try to caution small sample size while making bold claims from the small samples. Also, biggest surprises and busts.
NL Preview & Baseball Has Begun!
April 14, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 107 MBMatt and Peter breakdown the National League as well as give their predictions for each of the major awards and their World Series winner predictions for the 2022 season!
AL Breakdown and Predictions
April 01, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 108 MBMatt & Peter discuss the American League, team-by-team, and predict who will win each division and the AL Pennant.
WE HAVE A DEAL!!!
March 24, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBMatt & Peter discuss the new CBA agreement and the excitement about baseball being back! They also discuss the flurry of trades and free agent signings that occurred since the start of the CBA agreement.
Tigers & Orioles Forecast
March 06, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBPeter and Matt distract themselves from baseball being canceled by talking about the anticipation they have for their respective teams. They also reluctantly discuss baseball being canceled.
CBA News & Tampa Bay Plans Fails (Ft. Joe Pieper)
February 16, 2022 04:11 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBMatt and Peter have a guest on the show, Joe Pieper, to discuss his take on the CBA lockout and other offseason news. We also get his take on the status of the Cincinnati Reds.
CBA Update and HOF Results
February 07, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBAs the CBA is starting to make progress, Matt and Peter discuss the status. They also review the HOF ballot and the implications moving forward. They also review recent players who decided to retire.
Best Players of All-Time Draft
January 07, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 116 MBMatt and Peter conduct a Best Players of All-Time Draft in which they try to construct the best teams off all time and discuss the true greatest of all-time at each position.
Hall of Fame Ballot
December 31, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBPeter and Matt discuss their HOF ballots and discuss the implications of the MLB lockout.
Free Agent Signing Deadline
December 08, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBFree Agents went left and right before the MLB lockout when transactions were stopped. Matt and Peter attempt to discuss them all.
Offseason is off to a HOT start!
November 21, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBPeter & Matt discuss the first big moves of the offseason as well as recap the awards handed out.
Atlanta Braves Win the World Series!!
November 12, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 83 MBMatt & Peter discuss the World Series and what it took for the Braves to come out on top! They also preview the offseason that has started off very busy! They also say bye to Buster Posey as he decides to call it a career.
World Series is Set
October 27, 2021 02:24 - 48 minutes - 57.4 MBThe unlikely matchup of the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves is set for the World Series. Matt and Peter break down how they got here and their predictions for who will take home the trophy this year.
Wildcard Recap
October 07, 2021 23:05 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MBMatt & Peter breakdown both wildcard games, but in a slightly different way. They both go solo! So no friendly banter on this one, just the cold hard facts (aka opinions) from our brains.
The Playoffs are Set
October 04, 2021 02:39 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBMatt & Peter waste no time from the end of the regular season to break down the craziness that was Game 162 as well as the each divisional series breakdown. And of course, we try to predict the future.
We are Back in Time for the Playoffs
September 29, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBMatt & Peter come off their break just in time for some fun postseason races and Playoff Baseball! They dive into the craziness of the NL West, the weird Cardinals run and the excitement of the AL Wild Card Race! Come check it out and excuse the weird audio from Matt...
Trivia Time! (Ft. Steve Miller)
June 21, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe godfather makes his return to the podcast for some more trivia: this time, it's Steve Miller v. Peter. Matt gives some great questions to test your baseball knowledge.
Surprising who is atop of AL and NL
June 09, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBAfter 2 months of the season and the Giants and Rays lead their respective leagues. A little surprising if you ask us. How are they doing it? And should the Nationals tear it down?
Panic Time for Twins or Angels?
June 02, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBMatt and Peter are back to talk about the state of the MLB at the 1/3 point. They discuss whether we should be worried about the spike in no-hitters as well as the Angels and Twins start. They also remind the sport that unwritten rules aren't rules.... Also, here is Will Craig's attempt at a rundown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPaLXbYxTjQ
John Means No- No
May 22, 2021 03:21 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMatt & Peter discuss the terrific no-hitter from John Means and Matt has many thoughts on it. They boys also react to Pujols being DFAed as well as the Minor Leagues starting up again. Peter also has to apologize to Vladdy...
Surprises Galore for the Early Season
May 01, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBMatt & Peter dive into the early season surprises, from the Royals and Red Sox leading their division, to the Yankees pulling up the rear. They also discuss the breakout of Corbin Burns and Jacob deGrom taking ANOTHER step forward. Lastly, the no-hitters have been coming in bunches this year. They need a breakdown.
Opening Day - AL Predictions
May 01, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 84 MBThe gang discusses their feelings on Opening Day as well as an American League breakdown/predictions for the young season.
NL West Preview
March 18, 2021 01:59 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBMatt & Peter talk NL West and the outlook for each division in 2021. They also talk about Nick Markakis calling it a career.
Things Not to Say About your Team
February 27, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBMatt and Peter discuss the crazy departure of the Seattle Mariner's CEO and what he had to say about his own players. Tatis also lands a massive deal, which has major implications throughout the League.
RIP Hank Aaron & Deals! Deals! Deals!
February 06, 2021 14:19 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBA LOT is going on in the world of baseball and Matt and Peter attempt to discuss it all in a reasonable amount of time. - We pay tribute to Hank Aaron and the amazing person and career he had. - The season is planning on starting on time. The gang has thoughts on it. - Free agency and trades really heated up the last 2 weeks. See if Matt and Peter and get through it all in a reasonable amount of time.