Podcasts by Corkd Up: A Wine Podcast with a Splash of Baseball
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No Hitter Mania! from 2021-05-28T11:10:01
Has the no-hitter lost its novelty? Jess and Rachel discuss what changes might be causing the increase in no-hitters and who would benefit from moving the mound back. Plus, Jess divulges her robo ...
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WHERE'S WILL THE A'S GO?! from 2021-05-18T14:00
The A's are making headlines so Jess gives us the rundown on what's going on with the A's potential relocation. It's Howard Terminal or bust for the A's if they stay in Oakland. Rachel asks about t...
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Dumb Baseball Media Moments from 2021-04-30T00:01
It's time for Jess to drop some knowledge on this week's episode. Jess talks about her most embarrassing moments during interviews, why she likes to be called out, and Rachel gives some agent insig...
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MLB Replay Review from 2021-04-17T09:00
The season is underway so we've got a lot to talk about! We address the media situation surrounding Bauer's baseballs being under investigation. After Alec Bohm's questionable slide into home plate...
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MLB Cracks Down on Pine Tar from 2021-03-30T15:59:44
This week Jess & Rachel talk about pine tar and MLB's new 2021 season memo re: sticky stuff. Rachel explains what it does for pitchers, how it affects hitters, and some alternative solutions to...
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2021 Safety Protocols from 2021-03-11T11:26:26
This week on Cork'd we're talking about health and safety protocols for the 2021 season. Rachel and Jess reflect on this time last year and how they thought COVID would affect the season vs. how it...
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Service Time Manipulation from 2021-03-04T01:00
In light of the comments made by Mariner's former president, Kevin Mather, this week we discuss manipulating service time. What is service time, how teams manipulate it, and WHY they do it. Jess an...
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The Tatis Contract + Bauer's Decision Day from 2021-02-25T11:06:22
Agent Rachel Luba makes her return to the podcast! She breaks down the decision day and how everything went down from the artificial deadline to having to wake up Trevor at 6 AM because of negotiat...
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Trevor Bauer Signs with the Dodgers from 2021-02-09T15:53:07
Jess takes on the podcasts solo this week since Agent Rachel Luba is more than a little busy getting her clients signed. We talk about the big news with Trevor Bauer signing with the Dodgers before...
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Hall of Fame Controversy!! from 2021-01-28T09:53:21
After 2020, nothing is going to take us by surprise, including the Hall of Fame inducting ZERO players this year. Jess and Rachel talk about the Bonds snub, their take on PEDS, and how they think "...
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The Mets Trades, Off-Season Signings, + Media Agendas from 2021-01-14T11:13:20
If you're wondering why there haven't been many signings yet this season then this episode is for you! We talk about the Mets trade, Darvish going to the Padres, and why we think trades are happeni...
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The Padres Trade for Yu Darvish and Blake Snell from 2020-12-31T00:01
It's been one of the most exciting weeks of the off-season yet! We're talking about the Padres making moves and acquiring Yu Darvish and Blake Snell plus the communication that happens behind the s...
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Trolls on Baseball Social Media from 2020-12-23T00:01
Jess and Rachel take on the 'Best Baseball Twitter User of 2020" bracket and talk about how the competition went down and make an argument for better seeding. They exchange stories about people who...
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Virtual Winter Meetings, All MLB Team, and Pitching Trevor Bauer Team Reveal Ideas from 2020-12-11T00:01
Winter Meetings have started and for the first year they've gone virtual! Jess and Rachel talk about the pros and cons of the meeting being online this year. Plus they talk about the All MLB team, ...
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Non-Tender Deadline, Yasiel Puig, and Negotiating Coach Contracts from 2020-12-03T00:00
We kick things off this week celebrating our very own Forbes 30 Under 30, Rachel Luba! With the Non-Tender Deadline happening, she breaks down why players would do a pre-tender deal and what happen...
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Reflecting on the Cy Young and Kim Ng Announcements from 2020-11-19T00:01
This week we kick things off talking about the Cy Young winners. Rachel talks about the day of the ceremony from her perspective and reflects on the trials and tribulations Trevor Bauer went throug...
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Qualifying Offers Explained from 2020-11-05T00:00
What is the qualifying offer? Where did it come from, how is it calculated, and what does it do for players and teams? Jess and Rachel explain the ins and outs of everything you need to know about ...
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What is the Jock Tax? from 2020-10-29T00:01
Agent Rachel Luba explains what the jock tax is and how it gets even more complicated and expensive across borders. Rachel explains a lawsuit against the jock tax and how athletes may receive a ref...
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Previewing 2021 MLB Free Agency from 2020-10-22T15:30:52
This week on Cork'd, Jess and Rachel are talking about the ins and outs of free agency. Rachel talks about how she leverages her social media presence to help squash rumors and explains how the COV...
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Kicking Off The 2020 MLB Playoffs! from 2020-10-02T14:13:15
We made it to the postseason with a full 60 games played! Rachel and Jess give their thoughts on the expanded playoff format and break down the confusion behind families being able to attend playof...
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Playing Baseball in Korea with P Dan Straily from 2020-09-17T00:01
This week Jess and Rachel are joined by former MLB Pitcher Dan Straily who is now playing professional baseball for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. They talk to Dan about the differences betwee...
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MLB Doesn't Follow Their Own Rules Regarding Cleats from 2020-09-10T00:01
Rachel and Jess take some time to talk about baseball media, how journalists report on the sport, and why athletes struggle with it. They also break down the hypocrisy behind MLB saying Trevor Baue...
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Reviewing the Moves Made During the 2020 Trade Deadline from 2020-09-03T00:01
A few days have passed since the trade deadline and the joke is on us! It was NOT a quiet deadline like we anticipated so Jess and Rachel take us through what all went down and their thoughts on th...
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What's Going Down On MLB Trade Deadline 2020? from 2020-08-27T08:49:57
The Wine Word of the Week: Trade. That’s right, the trade deadline is already nearly here. Jess and Rachel break down what they think is going to happen this year since a weird season calls for a w...
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MLB Salary Arbitration 101 with Rachel Luba and Jess Kleinschmidt from 2020-08-20T00:01
Rachel and Jess kick off this week by discussing the Fernando Tatis Jr. "unwritten rules" situation. Rachel talks about how his grand slam can have implications in future salary negotiations and th...
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Nationals Beat Reporter, Britt Ghiroli, On The Nationals Not Having a World Series Ceremony from 2020-08-13T00:01
This week Jess and Rachel talk about the Astros and A's suspensions and the weird things athletes negotiate into contracts. Britt Ghiroli joins the crew to discuss beat reporting and being consumed...
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C Paige Halstead Joins Cork'd Up to Talk UCLA, Growing Her Brand, and Professional Softball from 2020-08-07T10:20:51
Profession softball catcher, Paige Halstead, joins Jess & Rachel for this week's episode. Paige tells us about the pro softball league she's playing in and the message she hopes to send to litt...
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The FIRST EVER Full Time Female Play by Play Announcer in O's History, Melanie Newman! from 2020-07-30T00:01
We chat with Melanie about the O's season and "making it" in the sports industry. Jess and Rachel reflect on how the first week of play has gone including evaluating how the MLB has handled COVID. ...
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Indians OF Delino DeShields Talks About Testing Positive For COVID After the MLB Return from 2020-07-23T00:01
This week starts with Rachel and Jess discussing the Washington Redskins scandal and the need for showing PUBLIC support to women in tough situations. Our guest of the week, Cleveland Indians OF De...
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SF Giants OF Mike Yastrzemski - The 60 Game Season Feels Like COLLEGE BASEBALL from 2020-07-16T08:27:45
We're excited to have YAZ on the pod this week! He tells us how this shortened MLB season is reminiscent of the 58 game season of college baseball. We talk all things Vandy including how their ball...
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Why Do the Voices of Baseball Hate the Sport ft. Trevor Plouffe from 2020-07-09T00:01
This week Jess and Rachel talk about Chris Russo's "Stop Tweeting When You Stink" rant and discuss why so many people who cover the sport seem to dislike the game. They bring on player turned media...
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Welcome to Being a Woman in Sports from 2020-07-02T00:00
The title says it all. We're badass. We're women. Oh yeah, we work in sports, too.
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Life on the (Internet) Streets with Cincinnati Reds P Trevor Bauer from 2020-06-25T12:00
We all know Trevor Bauer is not afraid to speak his mind...ESPECIALLY on the internet. It's also no secret that he's received his fair share of backlash from what he's said but that's just the life...
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Cork'd Up: A Wine Podcast with a Splash of Baseball TRAILER from 2020-06-15T18:00
MLB Player-Agent Rachel Luba & NBCSports Bay Area Producer Jessica Kleinschmidt are ready to give you a fresh perspective on America's Pastime while drinking a few glasses (bottles) of wine! Jo...
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Let's Talk Steroids with Barstool's Jared Carrabis from 2020-06-15T17:30
Barstool Sports' & Starting 9's Jared Carrabis joined Jess & Rachel to talk about everyone's favorite baseball subject - STEROIDS.
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