Season 1, Episode 13: In this episode: Part 2 of an interview with Pacific Coast League fan Ron Bolstad. Topics include: the 1958 Yankees, 3-generations of no-hitters: Virgil Trucks, Jack Morris, Justin Verlander; being a bat boy for the 1953 Chicago Whitesox; the 2012 World Series: Giants vs. Tigers; renaming the PCL to Triple-AAA West; and the Hollywood Stars. Also
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Season 1, Episode 12: In this episode: Part 1 of an interview with Pacific Coast League fan Ron Bolstad. Topics include: Los Angeles Angels and Hollywood Stars of the PCL, announcers Mel Allen and Red Barber, Oregon State Beavers’ Baseball, 1958 Dodgers, Sandy Koufax, Warren Spahn, San Francisco’s Seal Stadium, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, 1957 All Star Game in St.
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),
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