Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Plus, Baumann and Kram give their Hall of Fame selection reactions With the lockout in full effect, we look ahead to 2022 and make a list of things we hope the baseball season will deliver, on or off the field. Plus: Hall of Fame selection reactions. Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify / Stitcher / RSS ..read more

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Jake and Jordan reminisce on the most important moments of the season Just as we did at the end of 2020, we cap off the MLB calendar by building a time capsule of the most important physical items that represent the most memorable moments in baseball in 2021. From Sergio Romo’s belt to Steve Cohen’s phone, we spare no detail (1:00). Plus, we talk to Todd Isaacs Jr. about the upcoming home run derby in the Bahamas: Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise (1:07:00). Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Guest: Todd Isaacs Jr. Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscri ..read more

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Baumann and Kram break down baseball’s work stoppage For the first time since 1995, there is a work stoppage in MLB. We answer your biggest questions: What is a lockout? Why have negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA failed to produce a new CBA before the December 1 deadline? Will this lockout threaten the 2022 season? And more. Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS ..read more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Jake and Jordan react to the latest signings, including Max Scherzer to the Mets and Robbie Ray to the Mariners Max Scherzer signed with the Mets. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien signed with the Rangers. Kevin Gausman signed with the Blue Jays. Robbie Ray signed with the Mariners. Our heads are spinning. We break down every major signing and trade in the last week and speculate on where the remaining free agents might end up. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS ..read more

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Jake and Jordan react to the latest moves in free agency and give their thoughts on the MLB Hall of Fame We discuss the posting process for Seiya Suzuki (8:00) and react to the Justin Verlander and Aaron Loup deals (19:00). Then, we’re joined by director Randy Wilkins to discuss the Yankees’ decision to designate Tyler Wade for assignment (39:00). Lastly, we give our thoughts on the Hall of Fame (52:00) and bring back Good, Bad, Uggla. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Guest: Randy Wilkins Producer: Bobby Wagner Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Subscri ..read more

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Baumann and Meg Rowley also run through a series of news items that have dropped in the last week, including the Mets finally hiring a GM while letting Noah Syndergaard walk We run through a series of news items that have dropped in the last week, including the Mets—at long last—hiring a GM while letting Noah Syndergaard walk (1:00). Then, we discuss the MLB awards handed out this week, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and more (35:00). Host: Michael Baumann Guest: Meg Rowley Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify / Stitcher / RSS ..read more

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Baumann and Kram discuss what’s next for players like Carlos Correa, Justin Verlander, and Marcus Semien We share our favorite destinations for the 20 best free agents in baseball, including Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Justin Verlander, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto, Marcus Semien, and more. Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify ..read more

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Baumann and Kram also share their October superlatives for all the other teams previously eliminated before briefly previewing the ominous labor landscape We react to the underdog Atlanta Braves eliminating Houston en route to their first World Series win since the 1990s. What ultimately sunk the Astros? Then we share October superlatives for all the other teams previously eliminated, before briefly previewing the ominous labor landscape this offseason. Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Producer: Bobby Wagner Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS ..read more

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Baumann and Kram also recap a surprisingly eventful week of baseball news that included the Padres hiring Bob Melvin, the Cardinals hiring Oliver Marmol, and the Mets hiring … absolutely no one We discuss the first two games of the World Series, which is tied 1-1, and predict who will grab Game 3 and take the edge (1:00). Then, we recap a surprisingly eventful week of baseball news that included the Padres hiring Bob Melvin, the Cardinals hiring Oliver Marmol, and the Mets hiring … absolutely no one (30:00). Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Producer: B ..read more

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Baumann and Kram react to a Chris Taylor–led Dodgers offensive outburst in Game 5 and discuss the ALCS, where the Red Sox will need to hit their way back into the series on the road in Houston We react to a Chris Taylor–led Dodgers offensive outburst in Game 5 that will send the NLCS back to Atlanta (1:00). With their two best pitchers scheduled for games 6 and 7, respectively, can the Dodgers pull off another miracle 3-1 series comeback? We also discuss the ALCS, where the Red Sox will need to hit their way back into the series on the road in Houston (8:04 ..read more