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Disgusting Baseball, a Cleveland Guardians Podcast

310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 49 ratings

Cleveland Guardians news and analysis from the same writers and editors who you can find at coveringthecorner.com.

New episodes every Monday and Thursday (ish).

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Let's Talk Tribe #129: Yasiel Puig Forever

August 13, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Yasiel Puig is amazing, WPA deserves more love, Greg Allen is good now, Aaron Civale's great start, and what items could MLB ban to annoy players? Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2Ip4eRr                 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF Intro and outro music: "I'm In  Your Mind Fuzz" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #15: Bo Knows Baseball

August 09, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date all things Tribe prospects and minor leagues. Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2Ip4eRr                 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot Take Corner #1: Bunting is Good?

August 08, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

The Danny Salazar experience, bunting, Franmil Reyes's value, Adam Civale's future, beer drinking, and is Adam Plutko underrated? Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2Ip4eRr                 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF Intro and outro music: "Darla - Hey Ref!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #128: Bye Bye Bauer

August 06, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Trevor Bauer is a Red, the Indians have some bats, and Danny Salazar is, well, Danny Salazar. Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2Ip4eRr                 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #14: Some Trades Happened

August 02, 2019 14:08 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

A big episode for a big two weeks of Indians prospect news. Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2Ip4eRr                 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF If you enjoyed this podcast, don't forget to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #127: Trade Deadline Razzmatazz

July 30, 2019 13:58 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Trevor Bauer's heave-ho over the outfield wall and how it affects (or doesn't affect) his trade value, Terry Francona's Manager of the Year chances, the upcoming brutal stretch of games, and a new podcast coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #13: Let the Guns Out

July 19, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date all things Tribe prospects and minor leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #126: Merritt's Thicc Calves

July 16, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Francisco Lindor has a dirty helmet, Bobby Bradley crushed a ball, and the Cleveland Indians are still in the hunt for the AL Central.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #13: Brian Eats His Shopping List

July 12, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date all things Tribe prospects and minor leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #125: Halfway There

July 09, 2019 13:39 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

The season is "half' over at the All-Star break, and the Indians are better than any of us could have imagined after April. Also, Tyler Naquin hit a ball how hard?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #12: Healthy and Scary

July 05, 2019 13:02 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date all things Tribe prospects and minor leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #124: Bring Back the Tater

June 25, 2019 13:42 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Bobby Bradley is here! Leonys Martin is not! Why don't we call home runs "taters" anymore? And should the Indians try to trade Brad Hand for Anthony Rendon?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #11: Mr. Steal Your Base

June 21, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

For the first time in Indians on Deck history, Matt Schlichting and Brian Hemminger have a full farm system worth of games and players to talk about. Huzzah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #123: Mashin' Meatballs

June 18, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Promote Bobby Bradley, you cowards! ... and other important Indians topics, including Brad Hand trade rumors, former Indians on the move, some hard math on catching the Twins, and which Indians player would do best stranded in nature naked and alone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #10: You Old Yeller'd Him

June 14, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

The hype for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers is real, y'all. Also, could we see Daniel Johnson in the majors this year?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s Talk Tribe #122: The Great Mario Kart Conspiracy

June 11, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Did Shane Bieber crush José Ramírez's confidence by beating him at Mario Kart? Is advanced player development leading to the Clone Wars and the rise of Darth Vader? Is Francisco Lindor an All-Star? We have answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #9: Just Blaze It

June 07, 2019 13:50 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger take a quick look back at the Indians' draft and keep tabs on the top prospects in the Indians system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s Talk Tribe #121: Are We the Bad Team Now?

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Things aren't looking good for the Indians, but there's still hope. I mean, not much, but there's hope.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s Talk Tribe #121: Are We the Bad Team Now?

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

Things aren't looking good for the Indians, but there's still hope. I mean, not much, but there's hope.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #8: Touch All the Braces

May 24, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date on the Indians' farm system and top prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #120: Pew Pew

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

The finger gun revolution is here, old man. Get on board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #7: An Absolute Monster

May 17, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date on the Indians' farm system and top prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #119: Oxcart Mercado

May 14, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Matt Lyons and Merritt Rohlfing receive a blessing from the content gods when it's announced that Oscar Mercado is being called up to the majors mere minutes before the recording started. They're also joined by Columbus Clippers online content manager and PA announcer, Matt Leininger. He talks about what he's seen in Mercado, his favorite past and present Indians, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #6: Team Plesac

May 10, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger keep you up to date on the Indians' farm system, including a full stable of relievers on their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #5: Oh No, Oviedo!

May 03, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger discuss Luis Oviedo's no good, very bad day.  Things are slightly better for Cody Morris in his debut. Plus, The Athletic's Emily Waldon joins the show to talk about her take on the Indians' minor league system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #118: The Face of Baseball

April 30, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Matt Lyons and Merritt Rohlfing talk turtlenecks, faces of baseball, the state of the rotation, Francisco Lindor's return, and Mike Clevinger's eventual return. Plus, producer/director Taiki Green joins the show to discuss his project Momentum and answer the age old question: Why is that table so dang big? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #4: The Craziest Stat

April 26, 2019 19:40 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger look at the absurdity of Will Benson's hot week, and wonder when Oscar Mercado will finally get the call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk Tribe #117: He's Back

April 23, 2019 13:23 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Matt Lyons and Merritt Rohlfing discuss the glorious return of Francisco Lindor, an imploding bullpen, bat flips, and they dig deeper into the all-important jersey selection research with the help of a dedicated listener. Plus, Ely Sussman joins the show to give a preview of the upcoming series against the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #3: Never Speak of it Again

April 19, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger break down the week of prospect action, including a start that no one should ever talk about again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #116: Keep 'em on Their Toes

April 16, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Matt Lyons and Merritt Rohlfing talk the Indians' miserable week of baseball, the state of the rotation, Francisco Lindor's impending return, and they welcome on special guest, Indians beat writer Mandy Bell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indians on Deck #2: Straight to the Point

April 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

A look how MLB Pipeline's top-10 Indians prospects have performed, and a week's worth of minor league games are in the books.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #115: Mama Bear 'Berto

April 09, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Carlos Santana is amazing, Jake Bauers might be pretty good, and Neil Ramirez almost had an immaculate inning. Also, we have no doubt that Roberto Perez would do anything to protect his pitchers. Topics [2:40] - Looking back at a great week of Indians games.[5:06] - Just the facts about Jake Bauers, and what it would take to get over Yandy Diaz.[11:55] - How the Indians are attacking the shift.[15:26] - Trying to figure out Chris Davis.[18:41] - Hanley Ramirez is fun.[24:38] - Neil Ramirez ...

Indians on Deck #1: Your Name Here

April 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Matt Schlicting and Brian Hemminger break down the Let's Go Tribe top prospect list, and take a look at some curious placements for Tribe minor leaguers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #114: A Tom Hamilton Kind of Guy

April 02, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Topics [3:08] - Jose Ramirez’s weird first series, and thoughts on the Twins.[14:24] - The Indians rotation is amazing, especially Mike Clevinger.[20:20] - Worried about Carlos Carrasco? [25:27] - Francisco Lindor injury update. [36:05] - How about those red jerseys though?[39:36] - Baseball video doesn’t age well.[45:35] - Final thoughts on first weekend of games.[49:22] - Social media questions.Links https://www.letsgotribe.com/2018/11/21/18105539/indians-are-slowly-turning-into-the-late-...

Let's Talk Tribe #113: Enjoy Him

March 26, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In our final episode of the offseason, we discuss Paul Dolan’s recent interview with The Athletic, Brad Miller’s potential, Carlos Carrasco’s butt, and Albert Belle killing a free-range cow with his bare hands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #112: Just Be The Rock

March 19, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Should we care about Carlos Gonzalez? Ken Rosenthal isn’t a fan of the Indians, Trevor Bauer should just be like The Rock already, Carlos Santana hates Fortnite, and Cody Anderson will be sweating up Triple-A on Opening Day. Topics [0:51] - We got Carlos Gonzalez! ... yay? [5:55] - More Corey Kluber trade rumors.[07:15] - Trevor Bauer getting shot in the nuts, and being his own agent. [9:05] - Merritt hates Game of Thrones confirmed.[10:56] - Ken Rosenthal and convenient trade rumors.[15:28]...

Let's Talk Tribe #111: The Voice From Beyond

March 12, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

All aboard the Oscar Mercado hype train! Also, why you shouldn’t care about the Indians not signing Adam Jones, and what exactly is under Carlos Carrasco’s beard?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #110: Why Are You Wet?

March 05, 2019 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Nolan Arenado got his big payday, is Francisco Lindor next? The Twins are going to win the AL Central, and Shane Bieber is a breakout candidate.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #109: Ryan O'Hearn!?

February 26, 2019 09:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

We got our hands on the 2019 Baseball Prospectus Annual, Roberto Perez is apparently really good (so is Oscar Gamble), and we take a look at some... interesting Bobby Bradley comps.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #108: Around the Bend

February 19, 2019 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Francisco Lindor has a calf injury, blue hair, jacked-as-hell biceps, and no immediate desire to sign a long-term deal with the Indians. Topics [2:00]: Francisco Lindor has a calf injury, blue hair, jacked-as-hell biceps, and no immediate desire to sign a long-term deal.[6:25]: The Indians roster without Lindor.[9:27]: There’s no reason to rush Lindor back.[11:09]: The Cubs are bad.[20:44]: Indians bullpen — actually good?[30:35]: Eric Hosmer lmao[37:00]: Death by 1,000 cuts is the best kind ...

Let's Talk Tribe #107: Waluigi With Speed

February 05, 2019 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Topics [2:07] - Looking ahead is better than looking at the past.[2:35] - Reasons to be optimistic in 2019.[8:22] - What exactly are the Indians doing?[10:46] - If Bradley Zimmer is Waluigi, who is Mario?[13:17] - The clickbait of baseball.[24:22] - Momentum and marketing.[30:53] - Answering your questions. Links https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/indians-outfield-has-depth-youth/c-303503482https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/indians-boast-deep-bullpen-in-2019/c-303423710https://waitingfornextyear...

Let's Talk Tribe #106: Balls, Strikes, and Bloody Fingers

January 22, 2019 11:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Hey remember that time the NBA just decided to up and change their ball overnight and it was a total disaster? That was weird. Also, Francisco Lindor is probably not going to sign a long-term contract ever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #105: Winter Meetings Preview-ish

December 11, 2018 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

It’s the Winter Meetings! But the boring first day of it. Lots of Indians rumors to go around, we should all love Carlos Carrasco just a little bit more, and the next wave of iteration of Moneyball is here whether we like it or not (we mostly do). Topics [01:30] - Carlos Carrasco, cherish him [11:30] - Kluber and/or Bauer on the trade block [19:32] - Paul Hoynes has some trade ideas [22:30] - The new Moneyball - good, bad, or both? [40:53] - Your questions  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Let's Talk Tribe #104: I Get It, But I Hate It

December 04, 2018 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

The Indians are retooling, we get it. But we hate it. Also, Trevor Bauer is a totally epic internet troll XD Topics: [00:52] - The Phillies are doing my boy Carlos dirty [03:10] - Yan Gomes is a National and everything is awful [04:48] - What’s next for the catcher position? [12:14] - Rebuilding vs. Wage Suppression [16:10] - Trevor Bauer is a le epic troll [23:22] - Baseball Prospectus has a new metric, DRC+ [32:53] - Your questions   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Let's Talk Tribe #103: My Large Headless Son

November 20, 2018 11:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

The Indians are going to have a new look in 2018. Well... new “options” for looks anyway. No matter what option they choose, though, it will come alongside a hideously large and in-your-face guitar on the sleeve. Because money. More importantly, in unveiling their newest jersey selection, the Indians have introduced us to my large headless son, Steven, who will soon be riding around the city of Cleveland atop a bullpen cart if I ever get my way. I love you, son. Also, the Indians made some tr...

Let's Talk Tribe #102: Turn Out the Lights

October 09, 2018 13:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

There will be plenty of time to plan for the future, and to discuss on the podcast, but for now Matt and Merritt just wanted to take a good 40 minutes and vent our frustrations. It felt good, and hopefully it helps you to listen to it a little bit. Thanks for listening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #101: Indians-Astros ALDS Preview

October 02, 2018 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

We say goodbye to the regular season, wonder how good Josh Donaldson can really be, and preview the only weekend series that matters.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #100: Big Whiner Boober Babies

September 11, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Some teams aren’t happy with the Indians getting Josh Donaldson, Jose Ramirez is in the 30-30 club (and has a chance to be an all-time great Indian), Merritt has wrong opinions about Mario Kart: Double Dash, and the opener is... a thing. Topics:  [0:45]: Corey Kluber’s cutter. [7:23]: Some teams aren’t happy with the Indians and Josh Donaldson. [16:30]: Jose Ramirez in the 30-30 club (and a master of Mario Kart). [22:31]: Very important baseball discussion about great video game controllers. ...

Let's Talk Tribe #99: Steroids of the Heart

September 04, 2018 07:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Josh Donaldson is an Indian, Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor are struggling, and why don’t they make dumb baseball movies anymore? Subscribe to Let's Talk Tribe on iTunes: apple.co/2fYLhSF  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Talk Tribe #98: Maybe They're Just Bad

August 28, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Finding the link between Jason Kipnis, Cody Allen, and general badness. Also, remember Lonnie Chisenhall? Subscribe to Let’s Talk Tribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fYLhSF  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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