Season 1, Episode 20: In this episode: In an interview with longtime Cardinals and Royals fan, Mark Ebersold, we talk about Albert Pujols 700th home run, Scott Rolen, George Brett and the pine tar incident, Willie Wilson, U. L. Washington, Dan Quisenberry, Pujols move from Cards to Angels, a visit to Fenway Park, and a baseball limerick (Blimerick). Also available
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Season 1, Episode 19: In this episode: Kody Clemens’ special strikeout and Shohei Ohtani autograph; MLB rule changes: pitch clock, shift ban, larger bases; game 5 of the 1968 World Series (Tigers vs. Cardinals); along with a GVSU cap of the day and a Blimerick (baseball limerick) tribute to Kody Clemens. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 18: In this episode: Part 2 of an interview with longtime Tigers and Red Sox fan Andy Eschtruth; favorite utility player Stan Papi; Al Avila, AJ Hinch and Tigers rebuild; the humidor; Justin Verlander; John Smoltz; and a close encounter with Earvin Magic Johnson. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 17: In this episode: Part 1 of an interview with longtime Tigers and Red Sox fan Andy Eschtruth; the Tufts Jumbos ball team, favorite games, including the Jack Morris no-hitter and the 1984 World Series; radio vs TV and streaming; Ernie Harwell; Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, and Justin Verlander; and a special musical tribute to Trammell-Whitaker. Also
Season 1, Episode 16: In this episode: My impressions of the Mariners and Angels, having recently returned from a trip to Seattle including Cal Raleigh, Ty France, Robbie Ray, Shohei Ohtani, and Patrick Sandoval; a Blue Angels fly by; M’s reliever Erik Swanson; and comments on the Ghost Runner rule during extra innings; along with our Blast from the Past
Season 1, Episode 15: In this episode: A’s rookie Skye Bolt, qualifications to be considered a rookie, how new Hall-of-Fame inductee David Ortiz ended up in Boston (hint: Twins third baseman Dave Hollins was involved), geeky stats from Baseball Savant, and a look back at Michael Sergio’s surprise visit to Shea Stadium. Also available in Podcast format. Download this Episode.
Season 1, Episode 14: In this episode: Victor Robles clowns around after homering off MadBum, Rob Manfred and the tricky question of minor league pay, pitching strategy from 1960’s catcher Tom Haller, Royals vs. Jays and 10 players missing in Toronto, Andres Gimenez’s brilliant play in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, and a clever MLB drink cup from Dairy Queen.
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
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),