Rain Delay Radio
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis weekly baseball podcast features interviews from figures around the baseball world, fun stories and anecdotes from baseball history, and timely discussion of the last week of baseball news.
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Episodes
Episode 176 - Ranking The City Connects - RIP Willie Mays
June 24, 2024 06:36 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim discusses the news of the week, namely the passing of Willie Mays and the Rickwood Field game. Then, Naaim is joined by Pat to rank every City Connect jersey from 1-29.
Episode 175 - Abreu released, Dodgers injuries
June 18, 2024 07:59 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBHappy Father's Day and Eid Mubarak! In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Kevin discuss the news of the week, including injuries to Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts, the Astros releasing Jose Abreu, and Aaron Judge's incredible start.
Episode 174- The Martin Maldonado All Star Game Campaign
June 10, 2024 05:19 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Frak talk the news of the week, including Tucupita Marcano's lifetime ban, recapping the London series, and the opening of All-Star Game voting!
Episode 173 - Angel's out of the field, Negro Leagues are major leagues
June 03, 2024 04:59 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including Angel Hernandez's retirement, the Mets' disasters, and the Negro League stats now being counted as major league stats.
Episode 172 - Cardinals City Connect - Spoiler Alert: Acuña will not be back soon
May 27, 2024 06:53 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn Episode 172, Pat flies solo to discuss the news of the week, including Ronald Acuña's season-ending injury, a game-ending blown call against the White Sox, and the first-inning Bryce Harper ejection. Then Pat is joined by Naaim to talk about the newly-debuted St. Louis Cardinals City Connect jerseys.
Episode 171 - Pitchers Gonna Pitch
May 20, 2024 07:52 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about some of the news of the week, including Paul Skenes' incredible first two games, Edwin Diaz's incredibly bad week, and Zack Greinke's potentially incredible return.
Episode 170 - Mayhem in Miami
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat discuss the news of the week, including the explosive Luis Arraez trade, the injuries to Mike Trout and Trea Turner, and the Tampa Bay Rays City Connect jersey.
Episode 169 - Mountains of Small Sample Molehills
April 29, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBOn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat is joined by frak to synthesize his recent trip to Target Field in Minnesota and the news of the week. Stay tuned as they analyze early season performances of stars like Elly De La Cruz and breakouts like Ranger Suarez in a "buy or sell" segment.
Episode 168 - Houston, you have a problem
April 22, 2024 06:18 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn Episode 168 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Ryan to talk about some early season impressions as we near one month of the season. Are the Astros as bad as they look? Will CJ Abrams be good forever? All this and more in this episode!
Episode 167 - Angel Hernandez Sucks 🌲
April 15, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Kevin talk about the news of the week, including Jackson Holliday's callup, Ippei's federal charges, and some hot starts.
Episode 166 - Phillies City Connect - The A's in Sacramento, I guess.
April 08, 2024 06:41 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn Episode 166 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim is joined by Frak to discuss the news of the week, including Stephen Strasburg's retirement, a couple of major pitcher injuries, and Fanatics announcing they are unable to provide some alternate jerseys until June. Then, they chat about the A's temporary move to Sacramento and the further weirdness surrounding that. Afterwards, Pat joins Naaim to discuss the Phillies' newly announced City Connect jerseys. 45:30 - The Sacramento A's 1:20:30 - Philli...
Episode 165 - Opening Week! Yankees hot start, Dodgers extension
April 01, 2024 06:21 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn Episode 165 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat are joined by the return of Kevin to talk about the news of Opening Week 2024, including the Mets/Brewers drama, Juan Soto's scorching start, and Jordan Montgomery's new contract.
Episode 164 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Wests - Shohei's Gambling Scandal and the Korea Series
March 25, 2024 07:45 - 2 hours - 110 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Ryan and Frak to discuss the news of the week, which was dominated by the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's translator. Then, Dylan and Ryan preview the NL West division for 2024 and afterwards, Dylan and Frak preview the AL West. 30:55 - NL West 1:35:45 - AL West
Episode 163 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Easts - Dylan Ceases to be a White Sox
March 18, 2024 05:04 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat discuss the news of the week, which is mostly the Dylan Cease trade and some updates on injuries. Then they preview the AL East and NL East for 2024. 24:00 - The Easts
Episode 162 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Centrals - Starting Shortstop Mookie Betts, He Is The Starting Shortstop Mookie Betts
March 11, 2024 06:20 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis was a long episode. Naaim and Dylan did the news, and then the Central Dandies. Ethan joined them for the AL Central. Find Ethan at https://waitingfornextyear.com/ and https://downeuclid.com/ 13:45 - AL Central 1:30:30 - NL Central
Episode 161 - Mock Expansion Draft (Part Two) - Two of the Boras Four sign
March 04, 2024 05:56 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim talks about some of the news, including Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman's new contracts and Fanatics' CEO defending the new jerseys. Then, Pat returns with Dylan and Ryan return to finish off their mock expansion draft from last week. 17:40 - Mock Expansion Draft (Part Two)
Episode 160 - Top 100 Prospect Lists - Mock Expansion Draft (Part One) - The Boras Four
February 26, 2024 06:33 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan are joined by Ryan of Trades Ten Years Later to discuss a whole lot of stuff, starting with the news of the past few weeks, including a couple of signings, the start of spring training, and the controversy around the new Fanatics-manufactured jerseys. Then, they give their thoughts on all of the Top 100 prospect lists and highlight a few players you should know. After that, Dylan and Ryan play GM and discuss who they would select in a hypoth...
Episode 159 - The 2024 Hall of Fame Class, Orioles sold?
February 05, 2024 11:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBI'm gonna be honest, my computer crashed while I was posting this episode and I forgot to deal with it so this is what you get for a description. I'll fix this later.
Episode 158 - 2024 Offseason Sim Recap - Hader to the Astros, and some other stuff
January 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn Episode 158 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim recaps the news from the week, including Josh Hader signing with the Astros and some other less important stuff. Then Pat is joined by Dylan and Frak to recap the 2024 Offseason Sim. 9:45 - 2024 Offseason Sim Recap
Episode 157 - It's Pat!
January 16, 2024 09:49 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn Episode 157 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat is flying solo to bring you some news. It's basically just Shota Imanaga news and some various bits.
Episode 156 - We're Having a FIRE (Sale)
January 08, 2024 06:32 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn Episode 156 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including some trades and some signings. Then, they discuss their predictions and hopes for the rest of the offseason.
Episode 155 - 2023 Festivus Airing of Grievances - Yamamoto is a Dodger
December 26, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIn Episode 155 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim gives a quick breakdown of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Dodgers signing. Then, Pat is joined by Frak for our annual Festivus Airing of Grievances. 10:45 - Festivus Airing of Grievances
Episode 154 - Jung-hoo to the Giants, Glasnow to the Dodgers, The Royals spend money
December 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn Episode 154 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the details of the Ohtani contract, the Tyler Glasnow trade, and some signings around the league.
Episode 153 - The Shohei Contract
December 11, 2023 05:58 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn Episode 153 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat talk about the Shohei Ohtani saga, from the reporters upset about his privacy to the Toronto flight to the actual contract. Also some other stuff happened at the Winter Meetings.
Episode 152 - Leyland in the HOF, Chourio extends before he debuts, Winter Meetings preview
December 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBOn this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Jackson Chourio extension, the Sonny Gray contract, and some thoughts on where Ohtani and Yamamoto might land this week. At the end of the episode, the Mariners-Braves trade drops and they talk about that as well.
Episode 151 - Offseason Roundtable w/ Jori Negin-Shecter - Nola stays in Philly, Vegas vote is in, Awards discussion
November 20, 2023 07:56 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBIn episode 151 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Aaron Nola's new contract with the Phillies, the owners voting to allow the A's to move to Vegas, and the BBWAA Awards announcements. Then Pat is joined by Dylan and Jori Negin-Schecter of Yahoo! Sports Canada and the Bird's Eye View Podcast to discuss their predictions for the offseason. 46:30 - Offseason Roundtable
Episode 150 - GM & Manager Openings Discussion - A Very Japanese Offseason
November 13, 2023 06:32 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIn Episode 150 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Dylan talk about the news of the week, including a bunch of managers getting hired, Jason Benetti moving from the White Sox broadcasts to the Tigers', and Shota Imanaga's imminent posting. Then, Pat is joined by Evan to talk about all of the GM and Manager Openings, including those that were recently filled, and discuss who might fill the remaining ones. 56:20 - GM & Manager Openings Discussion
Episode 149 - World Series Recap - The Hanshin Tigers break the Curse of the Colonel!
November 06, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn Episode 149 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Japan Series conclusion, the Gold Gloves, and a couple of big option decisions. Then, Pat is joined by Frak to recap the Texas Rangers' first World Series victory in franchise history. 33:45 - World Series Recap
Episode 148 - 2023 World Series Check-in - Some Managerial Moves, Baseball United Draft!
October 30, 2023 06:12 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn Episode 148 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Giants hiring Bob Melvin, Dusty Baker retiring, and the inaugural Baseball United Draft! Then, Hack and Frak join Naaim to check in after Game 2 of the World Series and discuss how the Diamondbacks and Rangers can perform going forward. 51:00 - World Series Check-in
Episode 147 - World Series Preview
October 27, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn Episode 147, it's our World Series Preview! First, Naaim talks to Hack about the Dbacks road to the World Series, and then they talk about how they line up against the Rangers. Then Dylan is joined by Frak to talk all things Rangers and how they line up against the Dbacks.
Episode 146 - CS Check-ins, Ng is out
October 23, 2023 07:21 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn Episode 146 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Kim Ng parting ways with the Marlins, a potential reunion with Yadier Molina in St. Louis, and a check-in of the NLCS and ALCS.
Episode 145 - The Braves vs. the Media - ALCS & NLCS Previews
October 15, 2023 08:37 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBOn Episode 145 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, which largely has to do with drama between the Braves and the sports media, and how some of that snowballed. Then, Naaim is joined by Phil & Frak to break down the ALDS and preview the upcoming Astros-Rangers ALCS. Afterward, Pat returns along with Hack to talk to Naaim about the NLDS and preview the Phillies-Dbacks NLCS. 36:00 - ALCS Preview 1:06:45 - NLCS Preview
Episode 144 - The Mets and Angels Clear House, Division Series Check-Ins
October 09, 2023 05:25 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn Episode 144 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about some news from the week, including the Angels firing manager Phil Nevin and Assistant GM Alex Tamin, Billy Eppler resigning as Mets GM, and Joey Votto announcing his intention to return next season. Then, they discuss the first games of the NLDS and ALDS.
Episode 143 - 2023 Division Series Preview
October 07, 2023 09:04 - 2 hours - 101 MBOn this massive Episode 143 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat are joined by a number of guests to talk about the upcoming Division Series! 00:01:35 - Orioles/Rangers Preview w/ Jeremy & Frak 00:30:10 - Astros/Twins Preview w/ Phil & Louis 01:14:45 - Braves/Phillies Preview w/ Dylan & Pat 01:58:10 - Dodgers/Dbacks Preview w/ Jiggy & Hack
Episode 142 - 2023 Wild Card Series Previews - Waino & Miggy Retire, Buck and Kapler Fired, Will Votto and Greinke be rehired?
October 02, 2023 04:51 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOn Episode 142 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including some folks leaving baseball, some folks maybe staying in baseball, and a whole bunch of folks who played great baseball. Then, they preview the four wild card series. 1:11:20 - 2023 Wild Card Series Previews
Episode 141 - End of the Red Sox Life for Chaim, Some Big Injuries, Some Big Clinches
September 18, 2023 04:59 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn Episode 141 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including season-ending injuries to Shohei Ohtani and Max Scherzer, the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, and four teams clinching playoff spots, plus some brewing beef between the Braves and Phillies.
Episode 140 - Chicago Getz GM, Strasburg Retirement Put On Hold
September 11, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn Episode 140 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Chris Getz being named White Sox GM, the Angels telling Mike Trout they're willing to trade him, and a wild Brewers-Yankees game. CONTENT WARNING: 14:40 - 15:36 Discussion of Domestic Abuse
Episode 139 - The Assassination of the Anaheim Angels by the Coward Arte Moreno
September 04, 2023 08:36 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn Episode 139 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by special guest and Angels fan Esai to discuss the past decade of Angels misfortune, from Albert Pujols to Shohei Ohtani to Jo Adell and everything in between, plus the man who oversaw it all: club owner Arte Moreno.
Episode 138 - Oh-No-Tani
August 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIn Episode 138 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, including Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear, John Angelos' PR disaster, and Stephen Strasburg announcing his retirement.
Episode 137 - The Cardinals Get a Winn, JuRod is HimRod.
August 21, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBIn Episode 137 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, including Masyn Winn's callup and the associated Pete Alonso controversy, Julio Rodriguez setting a hit record, and a preview of the upcoming week's pivotal series for some potential playoff teams.
Episode 136 - The Coolest Games We Attended Live - Lorenzen No-No, Orioles Suspend Kevin Brown for Reading Stats On-Air
August 14, 2023 06:10 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIf you're reading this, this is Naaim and I have COVID. If I remember to write a proper description tomorrow, I will. Does anybody actually read this anyway?
Episode 135 - MLB Fight Night: Anderson vs. Ramirez
August 07, 2023 10:51 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn Episode 135 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Chase Kiddy of The Lion's Edge Podcast to discuss the Guardians-White Sox Brawl, the Angels' inability to be good, and a whole lot about the Baltimore Orioles. Check out Chase on Twitter/X and at The Lion's Edge Podcast
Episode 134 - 2023 Trade Deadline Recap
August 02, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn Episode 134 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan talk about all of the trade deadline moves, grade some of the teams' deadlines, and talk winners and losers.
Episode 133 - Trade Deadline Hypotheticals - FanGraphs Trade Value - The Bryce Harper First Base Experience
July 24, 2023 07:10 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBIn Episode 133 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim, Pat, and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including some callups in the NL Central, the first trade of the hot stove season, and Bryce Harper's debut at 1B. Then, they discuss the 2023 edition of the annual FanGraphs Trade Value Series, including some interesting new names on the list as well as some notable exclusions. Afterwards, they put those trade values to use by proposing 9 hypothetical Trade Deadline deals and discussing how realistic (or...
Episode 132 - All-Star Weekend Recap, First Half Superlatives
July 17, 2023 05:16 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn Episode 132 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Frak talk about the week's news, including a recap of All-Star festivities and some more discussion of the A's Vegas Relocation, then discuss some superlatives and storylines from the first half.
Episode 131 - All-Star Game & Home Run Derby Preview, Draft First Round Recap
July 10, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn Episode 131 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim, Pat, and Kevin talk about the week's news, including the Tigers' combined no-hitter, Mike Trout's injury, and the first round of the MLB Draft. Then, they discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game final rosters and their thoughts and predictions.
Episode 130 - All-Star Rosters & Uniform Discussion - A Perfect Game, a Closer Trade, and Furries
July 03, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn Episode 130 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the week's news, including Domingo German's perfect game, the trade of Aroldis Chapman to the rangers, and MLB's attendance number so far. Then, they talk All-Star Rosters, including some snubs and some fun selections, as well as the uniforms. 32:30 - All Star Rosters & Uniform Discussion
Episode 129 - A Vegas Perspective on the A's - Baseball in London, Elly hits for the Cycle, Judge is injured
June 26, 2023 05:54 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn Episode 129 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the week's news, including the Aaron Judge injury, the end of the Reds' streak, and the Angels' insane game against the Rockies. Then, Naaim is joined by Vegas oddsmaker Mitzula to talk about the A's Relocation from a Vegas local perspective. 39:25 - A Vegas Perspective on the A's
Episode 128 - Manfred Beefs with Oakland, Texas advances to the College World Series
June 19, 2023 05:10 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn Episode 128 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including Nevada approving the A's stadium funding bill, Rob Manfred dissing Oakland and being refuted by their mayor, and some quick hits around the league.
Episode 127 - deGrom is deGone, A's Vegas gamble in jeopardy
June 12, 2023 07:28 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 127 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Kevin discuss the news of the week, including Jacob deGrom's season-ending Tommy John surgery, the A's fumbling their Vegas move, and Elly De La Cruz's major league debut.