Season 1, Episode 11: In this episode: Shohei Ohtani and whether he’s so good that it’s a problem for fantasy baseball, the infield shift and it’s impending ban, a game that got a little bit “squirrelly”, Harold Ramirez and the world’s most softly hit home run–along with teammate Isaac Paredes’ 3-homer game–and, we’ll also have a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick),
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Season 1, Episode 10: In this episode: A team with catchers galore (Toronto Bluejays), Tony La Russa and the controversial walk of Trea Turner, the Angels unexpected firing of Joe Maddon, and whether or not position players should pitch in blowouts (like Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina). Of course we’ll also have a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and our Blast-from-the-Past, featuring
Season 1, Episode 9: In this episode: In part 2 of our interview with points league champ Beth Karolewski we’ll discuss fantasy baseball strategy, the 2013 ALCS with Detroit versus Boston. We’ll also have a timely Blimerick (highlighting Rick Porcello), and we’ll talk about former Tiger’s reliever Joel Zumaya and General Manager Dave Dombrowski, along with star Red Sox pitcher
Season 1, Episode 8: In this episode: In part 1 of our interview with points league champ Beth Karolewski, we discuss the Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jim Rice, the Pawtucket (PawSox) 33-inning game with Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr., fantasy baseball advice, ghost runners on second, Mike Hargrove, and Shohei Ohtani. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 7: In this episode: The Phillies firing of Joe Girardi, a tribute to Roger Angell, Donn Clendenon and his connection to the Montreal Expos and 1969 Mets, and a clever way to block home plate. Of course we’ll also have a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and our Blast-from-the-Past. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 6: In this episode: two stars from the 50s and 60s who were traded for each other (Harvey Kuenn and Rocky Colavito), compare batting averages and their importance in 1950s to the most recent decade (the 2010s) and have a tribute to Irish sport of hurling. Of course we’ll also have a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and
Season 1, Episode 5: In this episode: We examine the success rate of closers–both some all-time greats and some not-so-greats, as well as a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and our Blast-from-the-Past spotlighting former Red Sox reliever Heathcliff Slocumb. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 4: In this episode: We’ll discuss a triple that should not have been, Anthony Rizzo’s big night, an amazing ‘dad’ catch of a foul ball, the meaning of the word ‘squatchee’, how blown saves effect points leagues, a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and our Blast-from-the-Past spotlighting former Mariners centerfielder Mike Cameron. Also available in Podcast format. Download
Season 1, Episode 3: In this special edition episode: One man’s quest for 3,000 hits and the lengths some teams will go to to stop him. Of course we’ll also have a timely Blimerick (baseball limerick) and one of our newest features, the Cap of the Day. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 2: In this episode: Kershaw’s 7-inning perfection, Vlad Jr.’s 3-homer night, Chistian Pache and the single turned homer, Corey Seager’s based-loaded walk, Miguel Cabrera at the doorstep 3,000 hits, our Blimerick (baseball limerick), Blast from the Past, and Cap of the Day (GVSU special edition Tigers Cap). Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.