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Old Balls

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

An emotional baseball podcast. It's beauteeful.

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Episodes

This fuckin' nutjob.

April 26, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode host Salvatore Balls discusses the recent Yankee bounce-back but still confesses his anxiety over the how the offense is constructed. He talks about Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn cosplayer, James Karinchak. And finally he gets into the incredible season series so far between the Dodgers and Padres.

No fuckin' edge (Yanks)

April 20, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, Salvatore Balls discusses his beloved Yankees' abysmal start to the 2021 baseball season.

How 'bout a fuckin' shteam?

April 13, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode host Sal Balls talks a little Yanks: Aaron Hicks' un-Hicksian start, sweet Gleyber, and the currently dominant bullpen. Then Sal makes a strong, sponsored suggestion for solving the injury plague that has permeated MLB with a hat tip to Buster Olney. And, last but not least, he discusses the sticky stuff.

These who-the-fuck-are-they type guys.

April 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In this episode, Sal Balls talk a little early season Yanks, the savior that might be, could be Shohei Ohtani, the emergence of Yermín Mercedes and Akil Baddoo, the injury to Fernando Tatís Jr and how it speaks to the unpredictability of the game, and the disgrace that is the Oakland Athletics.

Be a fan of the fuckin' moment.

April 02, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sal Balls talks opening day! Yanks, Glasnow, Giolito, and the living legend Miguel Cabrera.

Play fuckin' ball!

April 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In this episode, Salvatore Balls returns with the ultimate reason why projections are a waste of time, a look at some key Yankees, the tweeter that is Mets owner Steve Cohen, and a lament that the DH won't be universal this season.

More Tatís. Less douchebag.

February 23, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, host Salvatore Balls discusses the new Fernando Tatís contract, some Yankees shtuff, the breaking news that is/was (now) former Mariners CEO/President Kevin Mather, and a brief check-in on This Week in Trevor Bauer.

Build your fuckin' brand.

February 15, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this episode, host Sal Balls takes a look at Trevor Bauer - the player and the brand, the recent signing, and what it all means for baseball.

These fuckin' pricks.

February 08, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, host Sal Balls "goes in" on now former Mets GM Jared Porter,  Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway, and the toxic culture they represent both in baseball and in society as a whole.

Welcome to Old Balls!

February 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

In this inaugural episode host Salvatore Balls discusses the reasons for starting the podcast, reflecting on the Tampa Bay Rays' behavior in the last World Series and the heart and soul of today's baseball.   He also talks about his beloved Yankees' offseason to date, including the re-signing of DJ LeMahieu, the recent signing of Corey Kluber and trade for Jameson Taillon, the trade of Adam Ottavino to the Red Sox, and the signing of Darren O'Day. He also becomes emotional when reflecting o...