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Strike Zone

Hosted by Ben Schwarz, Strike Zone immerses you within the week of baseball. Whether it's free-agent signings, injuries, or fantasy advice, Strike Zone gives you a new outlook on what baseball is and its future. Strike Zone releases every Sunday morning (10 am PT) and you can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your podcasts. (Also, visit our friends, Laugh Line at anchor.fm/laughlinepod, and check out our blog at https://zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com. 

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Dodgers win the World Series, Clayton Kershaw’s case for the HOF, and Justin Turner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben recaps the Dodgers win, players, and stars during the regular season and the postseason. He also talks about every Dodgers player and why every single one of them was helpful, like Caleb Furgeson.

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Randy Arozerena’s HR, Why Brett Phillips could have just changed his life, and Mookie Betts struggles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben reviews the first four games of the postseason, picks his top 10 players of this postseason, and the crazy walk-off in game four.

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Rays go to the World Series, Clayton Kershaw’s struggles, and the future of Randy Arozerena from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben recaps the Rays vs Astros series, previews Game 7 of the Dodgers vs Braves series, and takes a listen into Game 6 of the Dodgers victory. He also talks about the hottest hitter on the Dodgers a...

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World Series Predictions, Mike Brosseau, and Divisional Round Recaps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben recaps the Astros vs A’s series, Rays vs Yankees series, and all of the other series that have happened in the past week. He also picks his Championship Series winners as well as well as the Wo...

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If the Dodgers will make the World Series, Gio Urshela’s grand slam, and Wildcard Recaps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben talks about all of the Divisional Round matchups, Lou Brock, and his picks for the postseason. He also takes a listen into the Indians vs. Yankees wildcard matchup.

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Why the World Series is in Texas, Juan Soto’s biggest moment yet, and Postseason Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben talks about the AL and NL postseason bracket, Hunter Pence and Alex Gordon retiring, and his award and postseason picks. He also takes a listen in to Alex Gordon’s message and the Marlins clinc...

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Why Luke Voit is crushing the ball, My Favorite Players, and Playoff Matchups we would like to see from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben talks about Alec Mills no-no vs. the Brewers, Justin Verlander, Mookie Betts, and more in a packed episode.

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If the Blue Jays are stealing, Will the Yankees make the Playoffs, and Gavin Lux from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben talks about Max Fried, Gavin Lux, and the expansion teams in this packed episode.

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Trade Deadline Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special episode of Strike Zone, Ben talks about the top 15 blockbuster trades, who the winners and losers of the trade deadline are, and why Mike Clevinger is happy to be in San Diego.

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Why Pete Alonso isn’t an all-star, How Robbie Ray could get traded, and Jesse Winker’s breakout season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a packed episode, Ben talks about the upcoming trade deadline, disappointing players, Albert Pujols and more.

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Hottest Players in the Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today Ben talks about yesterdays games, Casey Mize’s debut, and the trade deadline. He also talks about Fernando Tatis Jr. and his two-homer night.

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Most Underrated Teams So Far from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today Ben talks about all of the injuries in baseball, the Blue Jays debut in Buffalo, Ji-Man Choi batting right-handed, and if Charlie Blackmon could hit .400.

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Fantasy Stars and Busts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Ben talks about Mike Soroka’s injury, why the Astros aren’t performing, The Best teams so far, and Fantasy stars and busts so far. He also talks bout Aaron Judge and his 5-game home run s...

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Rookies to Watch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ben talks about Joe Kelly, Aaron Judge, Shane Bieber, and Mauricio Dubon in a packed episode. He also talks about 7 inning doubleheader’s, a new rule in the MLB.

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Opening Day Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today we’ll review the best games of Opening Weekend, as well as go into depth of Matt Olsen’s walk-off grand slam.

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Award Candidates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we will be talking about the Blue Jays being denied to play in Canada, what teams that played well in Spring Training, as well as the 2020 award candidates. We’ll also listen to Luis Tian...

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Summer Training from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we’ll talk about the players going to summer training, what players chose to opt out, and the 15 opening day matchups. We’ll also listen to the 2019 MLB all-star game, which was exactly a...

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EP. 1: The Return Of Baseball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, we'll be talking about the return of baseball, listening to a clip in MLB the Show, and make predictions for the MLB 2020 season.

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Rule 5 Draft, the Most Underrated Player Award, and the KBO Trophy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Baseball guru Ben Schwarz talks about the upcoming Rule 5 draft, and 5 players who could make a difference going forward. Then he reviews the top 5 most overrated and underrated players of 2020. Af...

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Trevor Bauer’s Possible Landing Spots, the Play of the Year, and All-Star Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first episode of the offseason, Ben previews the FA class of 2020, picks his most legendary moment of 2020,  talks about Travis d’Arnaud’s great season, and picks his 2020 all-star team.

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EP. 1: The Return Of Baseball from 2020-06-30T17:00

In this episode, we'll be talking about the return of baseball, listening to a clip in MLB the Show, and make predictions for the MLB 2020 season.

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EP. 1: The Return Of Baseball from 2020-06-30T17:00

In this episode, we'll be talking about the return of baseball, listening to a clip in MLB the Show, and make predictions for the MLB 2020 season.

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