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AL and NL Wild Card and Divisional Series Previews | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ahead of the start of the 2019 playoffs, we preview the National League (2:00) and American League (29:29) first rounds, including each league’s wild card game. Then, we answer a mailbag full of pl...
ListenThe 2019 All-Ringer Team. Plus: Susan Slusser on the A’s Wild-Card Plans. | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We share the NL (1:40) and AL (44:50) players whom we covered and talked about most in the 2019 season. In between those two segments, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle joins to discuss ...
ListenThe Late-Season Injury Epidemic: How Injuries to Christian Yelich, Javy Baez, Anthony Rizzo, and José Ramirez Could Affect the Playoff Race | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We run through the list of stars to go down with injuries in the last two weeks and wonder what kind of effect it has on both the playoff run and the playoffs themselves (1:16). Then, FanGraphs wri...
ListenDave Dombrowski Is Out as Red Sox President of Baseball Operations. Why? Plus: The Cubs’ Playoff Chances and the Astros Historic Offense. | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We convene to talk about one of the strangest stories in baseball this year—Dave Dombrowski's firing less than a year after leading the Red Sox to a World Series (1:20). Then, Sahadev Sharma of The...
ListenJustin Verlander and Gerrit Cole Make the Astros World Series Favorites. Plus: Reflecting on the Black Sox Scandal, 100 Years Later. | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Verlander threw his third career no-hitter this weekend, sparking conversations about whether the Astros' dominant rotation makes them heavy favorites heading into the postseason (1:25). Plu...
ListenThe Diminishing Role of the Starter, Players’ Weekend, and Orioles vs. Tigers for Baseball’s Basement | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After shutting down rookie starter Griffin Canning for the season, the Angels have set themselves up for a year in which none of their starters will pitch 100 innings. Is this the future of basebal...
ListenThe Aristides Aquino Tear, the Athletics vs. Rays AL Wild-Card Race, and the Blossoming of Young Hitters | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The hipster baseball event of the year is A’s vs. Rays for the AL wild card—which team has the edge (1:00)? Plus, The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans on Cincinnati breakout rookie Aristides Aquino (2...
ListenThe Phillies Are Not Who We Thought They Were. Plus: Should We Panic About the Twins? | Why I Hate My Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Baumann comes on to detail the failures of the 2019 Phillies—both in team building and keeping players healthy (1:00). Then Meg Schuster shares a heavy dose of Minnesota nihilism as she wor...
ListenDo Home Run Records Matter Anymore? Plus: Gleyber Torres Bludgeons the Orioles and the AL Central Is Shifting | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss how the juiced ball is starting to cloud the importance of baseball record books (1:00). Then, Lindsey Adler joins to talk about a weird Yankees season that has seen unlikely heroes like...
ListenWhy Don’t Teams Stop Trading With the Astros? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The new trade deadline has produced a waiver market similar to the NBA's—what does this mean for teams trying to build around the edges (0:55)? Plus, the Mets have been the hottest team in baseball...
ListenBrian Cashman and the Yankees Whiffed on Starting Pitching at the Deadline—Again. Plus: the Giants Stand Pat | Why I Hate My Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Claire McNear joins the show to detail the emotional journey of Giants fans in 2019, as they watched their star players get dangled in trades but then ultimately stay in black and orange (1:00). Th...
ListenMLB Trade Deadline: Zack Greinke, Yasiel Puig, Trevor Bauer Trades Save a Slow Deadline | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We break down the 2019 MLB trade deadline, which began with fringe moves involving relievers like Mark Melancon, but ended with Zack Greinke moving to the Astros and making them the World Series fa...
ListenMLB Trade Deadline Preview: The Line Between Buyers and Sellers Is Blurry | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We break down which teams should have their chips in the center of the table (1:00), which teams should be trying to maximize the value of their stars (30:34), and which teams maybe shouldn’t do ei...
ListenThe Yasiel Puig Stages of Grief and Five Decades of Cleveland Sorrow | Why I Hate My Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Dodgers' Yasiel Puig trade this offseason shook some fans to their core. Craig Gaines joins to share why that angst has passed. Plus, will this be the year the Dodgers get over the hump, or is ...
ListenA Big Hall of Fame Class, the Braves’ Quiet Competence, and New International Signing Revelations | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Braves have been the most competent team in an NL East full of turmoil—why aren’t we talking more about them? Then Marc Normandin joins to discuss the latest deep dives into MLB’s cynical inter...
ListenTrade Deadline Action Is Off to a Modest Start. Plus: The Phillies Are Spiraling. | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Contending teams have started to make modest moves for rotation help and extra bats in the lineup—are larger moves coming down the road or will this be a slow July (0:52)? Plus, the Phillies are in...
ListenThe Home Run Derby Was the Most Exciting Baseball Moment Since the World Series | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We break down the Vlad Guerrero Jr. show that was the Home Run Derby (1:11) before calling up FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen to talk about what stood out to him at the MLB Futures Game (17:44). Then, ...
ListenThe Tragic Loss of Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Plus: Wishing the MLB Was a Little More Like the NBA. | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We mourn the unexpected loss of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and discuss what he meant to his team and the camaraderie of MLB teammates (0:48). Then Donnie Kwak joins the show to talk ab...
ListenReally, More Mets Talk? Plus, Manny Machado Returns Home | Why I Hate My Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the first episode of “Why I Hate My Team,” Sean Fennessey joins to have a (relatively) reasonable conversation about the turmoil in Queens over the past two weeks (0:30). Then, Mallory Rubin des...
ListenThe Mets Are at Dysfunction DEFCON 1 | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We detail the latest week in Mets mania (1:10), wonder how Lance Lynn became possibly the best pitcher in baseball (26:15), and try to make sense of MLB’s plan for international expansion—specifica...
ListenThe State of the Padres, Plus: Do the Yankees Have the Most Stacked Lineup Ever? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Yankees traded for Edwin Encarnación this weekend and expect to get Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge back soon. Is this the deepest home-run-hitting lineup of all time (1:30)? Then we check in...
ListenDavid Ortiz, All-Star Voting, and the Juiced Ball | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We bounce around a busy week in baseball news, starting with a first look at some surprising names atop the All-Star voting leaderboards (2:12) and then discussing David Ortiz’s health after he was...
ListenMLB Draft Reactions, Plus Ben’s New Book ‘The MVP Machine’ | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We react to the first worthwhile trade of the MLB season—Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies (1:45). Then, FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins the show to go deep on the (stil...
ListenWe Finally Talk NCAA Baseball | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We open this week’s show by processing what it means for the Red Sox to see the Dustin Pedroia era truly on its last legs and then memorializing the life and career of Bill Buckner (1:00). Then, Ba...
ListenDo the Nationals Have It Worse Than the Mets Right Now? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We go over the nose-diving Nationals, who are now nine games under .500 with seemingly no answers for how to get better (1:20), before putting it into context with their division rivals, the Mets, ...
ListenWill Madison Bumgarner Be Dealt at the Deadline This Year? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After the teams on Giants ace Madison Bumgarner's no-trade list were revealed, we speculate about whether that means he’ll get traded or not—and whether it’ll be to a contender (1:52). Then, Baseba...
ListenThe Return of Ohtani and the Rise of the Twins | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We bounce around the leading headlines from the past week, including the return of Shohei Ohtani and the Boston Red Sox's divided clubhouse (1:30). Then, Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Aaron G...
ListenVlad Guerrero Jr. Is Here, and We Are More Than Ready | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hand out some early-season MLB superlatives (2:45), before discussing the Blue Jays’ recent call-up of Vlad Guerrero Jr.—baseball’s top prospect (26:08). Then Ben Lindbergh closes the show out b...
ListenThe Yankees' IL Might Be the Best Team in the League | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger are off to almost unfathomably hot starts. Are their performances sustainable, lucky, or a little bit of both (1:49)? Then, with the Tim Anderson suspension, MLB...
ListenRays vs. Astros: Who’s the Best Team in Baseball Right Now? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We mull over Zach Kram’s preseason prediction that the Tampa Bay Rays would win the AL East and wonder: Should that prediction be expanded (2:20)? Then, The Athletic's Astros beat writer, Jake Kapl...
ListenThe Red Sox Have a Chris Sale Problem | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Red Sox haven’t gotten off to the start they hoped after steamrolling their way to a World Series victory last October (4:15), while the Mariners have—against all odds—seemingly stolen their th...
ListenRonald Acuña Jr.'s Extension, Plus Bryce Harper’s Welcome Tour | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Braves signed Ronald Acuña Jr. to one of the most team-friendly long-term deals in recent memory (1:30), and we wonder whether the Cleveland Indians’ bad first weekend and shallow lineup mean t...
ListenJacob deGrom’s Extension and 2019 Fake Prop Bets | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We weigh the Jacob deGrom contract against the extensions of Chris Sale, Justin Verlander, and Kyle Hendricks (2:00). Then, we run through our annual fake prop bets to preview the upcoming 2019 sea...
ListenMike Trout’s $430 Million Contract, Plus Over/Under Bets for All 30 Teams | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We react to Mike Trout agreeing to the largest contract in North American sports history, and posit that it probably doesn’t even amount to what he’s actually worth to the Angels (1:40). Then, we r...
ListenTexas–St. Louis World Series Game 6, 2011: A Special Sports Rewatchables | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Baumann is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss Game 6 of the 2011 World Series in a special 'MLB Show'–'Rewatchables' crossover. The two break down how different baseball looked just eight y...
ListenHow Has Pitcher Usage Fundamentally Changed the Game We Love? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We run through some of the news of the past week—including a two-pound chicken tender being offered at the Texas Rangers’ stadium, Vlad Guerrero Jr. getting injured, and Adam Jones finally landing ...
ListenThe Bryce Harper Welcome Tour and Marc Normandin on Labor Relations in MLB | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With a few more days to process the news and observe how Bryce Harper is being received in Philadelphia, we go deep on the structure of his contract, the immediate returns on ticket and merchandise...
ListenBryce Harper to the Phillies Emergency Podcast | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After months of speculation, Bryce Harper has finally signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, to the tune of 13 years and $330 million—the most total money for a contract in MLB history. We give our...
ListenNolan Arenado's Rockies Extension and Rob Arthur on Data in Baseball | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 170) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We take a look at Nolan Arenado’s eight-year, $260 million deal with the Colorado Rockies and the recent run of extensions this offseason — including Aaron Hicks and Miles Mikolas (3:42). Then free...
ListenManny Machado Is a San Diego Padre. All It Took Was $300 Million. | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 169) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We reconvene the 'MLB Show' to discuss the biggest move of the offseason: Manny Machado's breaking the hot stove dry spell by signing the largest free-agent contract in baseball history. Hosts: Mi...
ListenThe Mariners Go Back-to-Back With Blockbusters to the Mets, Phillies | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 168) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We break our hiatus to discuss the Mariners selling their roster pieces off. First, Robinson Canó and Edwin Diaz to the Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, and prospects (1:00). Then, Jean Segura ...
ListenEarly Offseason Roundup and MLB’s Messy Political Ties | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 167) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Josh Donaldson lands in Atlanta (2:20), most teams in the league are looking to blow it up (11:40), and Kyler Murray has a big decision to make (28:25). Then, where did MLB go wrong with Cindy Hyde...
ListenThe Great James Paxton Debate | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 166) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is Paxton the top-10 pitcher the Yankees need? Plus, Adrián Beltré's two-decade career has come to an end, assessing the state of the Cy Young and MVP races, and wondering what the hell is going on...
ListenParsing the Allegations Against the Mariners | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 165) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Lorena Martin’s accounts of sexism and racism inside the Seattle Mariners front office (2:03), some early offseason trades (14:11), Rookie of the Year (29:22), and Joe Mauer sailing off into th...
ListenWhere Do We Want the Top Free Agents to Go? | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 164) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A rapid-fire look at offseason news headlines — including Clayton Kershaw re-upping with the Dodgers and the Mets hiring Brodie Van Wagenen to be their GM (3:07). Then, a breakdown of the notable f...
ListenThe Red Sox Have Won Their Fourth World Series of the Century | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 163) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by fellow staff writers Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to discuss the ease with which Boston dispatched Los Angeles to win its fourth World Series of the ...
ListenThe Red Sox Have Taken Control of the World Series | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 162) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by fellow staff writers Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to discuss the dominance of the Red Sox lineup through Games 1 and 2 of the World Series (1:15). Th...
ListenThe 2018 World Series Preview | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 161) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to look back at the Dodgers’ triumph over the Brewers in the NLCS (2:26) and discuss the most prominent upcoming storyli...
ListenThe Red Sox Have Flipped the Script. Will the Dodgers Meet Them in the Fall Classic? | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 160) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by fellow staff writers Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to break down Game 6 (and possibly 7) of the NLCS (1:18). Then, the three give a postmortem on thei...
ListenPlayoff Kershaw Is Snakebitten Again, Plus the Red Sox Are Still Alive in the AL | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 159) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to discuss another substandard playoff start from Clayton Kershaw, Dave Roberts’s strange roster choices, and a shaky Br...
ListenIs the World Series Headed For a Rematch? Previewing the Championship Series | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 158) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to predict storylines and key players for the AL and NL Championship Series, including whether the Red Sox stand a chanc...
ListenRed Sox–Yankees ALDS Recap With Bill Simmons and JackO | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 157) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons gleefully calls his buddy JackO, a Yankees fan, to discuss Boston's win over New York in the 2018 ALDS.
ListenThe Red Sox vs. Yankees Power Shift, Plus Can the Dodgers Be the Brewers’ Kryptonite? | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 156) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to discuss the shortcomings of Yankees manager Aaron Boone against his counterpart Alex Cora (2:25). Then, they recap th...
ListenAL and NL Division Series Previews | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 155) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to break down the NL division series matchups between the Braves and Dodgers and the hipster-baseball-fan series of the year, the Brewers ...
ListenWild-Card Previews and Tiebreaker Madness | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 154) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann brings on Zach Kram to talk about how the Athletics aren’t as much of an underdog against the Yankees in the AL wild card as some might think (1:47). Then, Ben L...
ListenThe All-Ringer Team | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 153) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writers Michael Baumann and Zach Kram discuss the players who most excited and fascinated the Ringer staff in 2018, including Shohei Ohtani and Matt Chapman (1:53). Then, Ben Lindbergh...
ListenListener Questions, Interleague Play, and Finding Joy in September Baseball | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 152) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to talk about reasons to enjoy baseball even if your team isn’t in the pennant race (2:10). Then producer Bobby Wagner steps in front of t...
ListenThe Brewers’ Hot Pursuit of the Cubs in the NL Central | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 151) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ringer senior editor Ryan O’Hanlon to talk about the Milwaukee Brewers’ dogged pursuit of the first-place Cubs as well as how to judge how tight a p...
ListenBold Predictions For September | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 150) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann solicits bold predictions for the MLB stretch run. Zach Kram joins the show to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays’ chase for the AL wild card (0:00),...
ListenRanking the Playoff Races and Getting Wonky With WAR | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 149) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to draft the eight MLB playoff races and rank them from most to least interesting (2:30). Then Ben Lindbergh joins the show to talk about ...
ListenThe Cards, the Kids, the Chaos | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 148) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals, who are resurgent under new manager Mike Shildt, and their exciting rookie center fielder Harrison Bad...
ListenGo West and Players Weekend | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 147) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann talks to Zach Kram about the surprisingly crowded NL West race, then goes over the highlights and disappointments of the Players Weekend nicknames and uniforms w...
ListenPlayoff Odds, Fantasy Updates, and Lance Lynn | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 146) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann talks to Shaker Samman about which teams make for enticing playoff-prop-bet candidates (01:00) and Danny Heifetz about players who might get your fantasy team ov...
ListenThe Trade-Deadline Roundtable | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 145) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Bill Simmons, Zach Kram, and Ben Lindbergh to discuss all the action from a frenetic last day before MLB's non-waiver trade deadline. They talk abou...
ListenHand, Foot, and Mets Disease | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 144) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Mets are having an exciting couple of weeks, so this week's show is a Metstravaganza. Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann brings on Zach Kram to talk about the recent Jeurys Familia trade and t...
ListenMore Machado Trade Rumors, a Night of Dingers, and the End of the Mike Matheny Era | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 143) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann discusses the latest Manny Machado–to-the-Dodgers rumors with Zach Kram (02:00), then talks to Robert Mays about his beloved Chicago Cubs (21:30). Then Ben Lindb...
ListenAll-Star Rosters and the Abyss in Baltimore and Kansas City | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 142) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the All-Star rosters, including the snub of Rays lefty Blake Snell, and find out what works and what doesn't in the Midsummer C...
ListenUnrest in Washington, Our Beloved Willians Astudillo, and Jon Gray's Puzzling Demotion | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 141) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the Washington Nationals' brutal June and the Oakland Athletics' chances of breaking into the AL playoff race (01:15). Then Meg...
ListenLandscape of a Trade Deadline, Matt Kemp's Return to Los Angeles, and the Lowly AL Central | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 140) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Zach Kram talks to Michael Baumann about trade deadline possibilities around the league (01:30) before "The Chief" Craig Gaines joins the show to discuss Matt Kemp and the resurgent Do...
ListenDavid and Goliath in the AL West and Washington's Boring All-Star Game Uniforms | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 139) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann talks about the red-hot Houston Astros with Zach Kram (01:15) and takes apart the newly released All-Star Game uniforms with Ringer designer Matt James (18:15). ...
ListenOhtani's Elbow, the Resurgent Giants, and a Surprisingly Civil DH Argument | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 139) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram, who lays out the implications of Shohei Ohtani's elbow injury and what it means for the Angels and baseball (01:30). Then Claire McNear d...
ListenKershaw's Back, But Not For Long; Kyler Murray's Two-Sport Odyssey; and Jake Arrieta's Equine Metaphors | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 138) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann attempts to shoehorn the MLB draft into numerous conversations: first with Zach Kram on Clayton Kershaw's latest injury, then with Rodger Sherman on why Oakland ...
ListenWhat Jerry Dipoto Did, Gleyber Torres and the Youth, And Stop Disrespecting Mike Trout | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 137) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the Denard Span–Álex Colomé trade and the Mariners' surprising staying power in the pennant race (02:30). Then Ben Glicksman co...
ListenBullpenning in Tampa Bay, a Youth Movement in Washington, and Big Heat in the NL Central | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 136) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram, who details the Tampa Bay Rays' innovative and controversial new pitching tactics (01:45). Then Claire McNear drops by to talk about Rich...
ListenCano's Suspension, Legalized Gambling, and the Electric Fernando Romero | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 135) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to examine the impact of Robinson Cano testing positive for a banned diuretic, from how the 80-game suspension will hurt this year's Marin...
ListenBaby Braves, Red Sox Go to New York, and Cratering Kershaw | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 134) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann starts this week's show by joining Zach Kram to stare at the Braves' young stars in slack-jawed awe (01:55). He then talks Yankees-Red Sox and the star qualities...
ListenCorey Seager's Busted Elbow, Gerrit Cole's Mighty Arm, and Didi vs. Jeter | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 133) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann wanted to talk to Zach Kram about the dominant Arizona Diamondbacks, but fittingly, the Dodgers overshadowed their rivals again by announcing that star shortstop...
ListenHarper, Machado, and Trout Return to the Top, Manaea's No-Hitter, and Who Ya Got—Red Sox or Astros? | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 132) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to talk about baseball's holy trinity leading the league in homers (02:00). Then, Rodger Sherman shares his proposal for what should happe...
ListenIs It Time to Panic in Chicago and Washington? Has the Balance of Power Shifted in Los Angeles? And Is Kurt Suzuki the Best Catcher in Baseball? | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 131) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the upside-down NL East (01:15) and NL Central races (10:00) then marvels at the Angels' hot start with Ben Lindbergh (21:15). ...
ListenNew York and Boston Go Nuts, and We Go Nuts About Shohei Ohtani | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 130) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann talks to Zach Kram about the 8-1 Mets (01:45), then brings in Ben Lindbergh to marvel at Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani's stellar week (16:00). Finally, Bill Simmons drop...
ListenFreaking Out in Philly, Ohtani's Debut(s), the State of the New York Empire, and the Astros' Two-Way Dominance | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 129) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann talks to Chris Ryan about rookie Phillies manager Gabe Kapler's creative bullpen use (01:00). Then he brings in Zach Kram to talk about Shohei Ohtani's debut(s) (16:00)...
ListenGoing Over (and Under) the 2018 Season | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 128) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer writer Michael Baumann examines the Vegas win total over/unders for all 30 teams, featuring Zach Kram on the AL West (02:00) and NL Central (14:00), Claire McNear on the NL East (23:30) and ...
ListenRoasting the 2018 Yankees With Bill Simmons and Jack-O | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 127) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons links up with Jack-O to get ready for the 2018 baseball season by checking up on whom the Yankees have in their outfield (2:46) and surveying the starting lineup (...
ListenMissing Machado (Already), Shohei Ohtani Fantasy Watch, the Puzzling Mets, and Free-Agency Roundup | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 126) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann kicks off the 2018 baseball season by needling Mallory Rubin about Manny Machado's future in Baltimore (01:15) and chatting with Zach Kram about the unique problems tha...
ListenThe Early-Offseason Activity Roundup (Ep. 125) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann catch up with a wave of early-offseason moves, including a quintet of managerial hirings and the emergence of a new model of manager (06:00), the play...
ListenThe Astros’ Wait Is Over (Ep. 124) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss Game 7 of the World Series, dwelling on the Dodgers’ lack of timely hitting, Yu Darvish’s Series struggles, the argument that Clayton Kershaw ...
ListenThe World Series One-ups Itself and Shea Serrano (Ep. 123) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the story lines and hangover from a historic World Series Game 5, including home runs and slick balls (04:30), Clayton Kershaw's renewed posts...
ListenThe Astros and Dodgers Flip Out (Ep. 122) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann go deep on Game 2 of the World Series, a classic tilt between the Astros and Dodgers. They dissect Dave Roberts's fateful decision to pull starter Ric...
ListenChampionship Series Wrap and World Series Preview (Ep .121) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann close the book on the championship series by reviewing the Astros' incredible curveball usage (and bullpen avoidance) in ALCS Game 7 (02:45), tipping ...
ListenThe Yankees' Comeback, the Dodgers' Dominance, and Problems With Playoff Managing (Ep. 120) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down both championship series, starting with the Yankees' comeback from an 0-2 deficit to take a 3-2 lead over the Astros (05:00), the resurgenc...
ListenAstros Aces, Dodgers Bats, and Two 2-0 Series (Ep. 119) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss Ben's furtive baseball-watching on his wedding weekend (02:00), then break down both of the 2-0 championship series (05:00), beginning with th...
ListenStrasburg's Statement, the Yankees' Comeback, and Farrell's Firing (Ep. 118) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann marvel at a sick Stephen Strasburg's brilliant performance in Game 4 of the NLDS (02:00) and condemn the macho culture that questioned his character b...
ListenWeekend Takeaways and the States of the Series (Ep. 117) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down the weekend's playoff action, starting with Joe Girardi's curious relationship with the challenge and Aaron Judge's untimely slump (02:00),...
ListenTen Reasons to Get Excited for the Playoffs (Ep. 116) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Ryan O’Hanlon present the casual fan’s guide to baseball playoffs by explaining what they look forward to most in October (2:10). Plus, they are joined by The Ringer’...
ListenWild-Card Recap and Division Series Setup (Ep. 115) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about their takeaways from the Yankees' and Diamondbacks' lengthy and eventful wins in the wild-card games, focusing on how those games may have ...
ListenThe Playoff Preview Episode (Ep. 114) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann celebrate the extension of Clayton Kershaw's ERA reduction streak (01:00), then bring on their colleague Zach Kram for a wide-ranging playoff preview,...
ListenDifficult Awards Decisions and the Derek Jeter Regime (Ep. 113) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about Michael’s blasts-from-the-past Diamond Mind draft (0:20) and the White Sox broadcast crew’s beliefs about batting around (2:50), then dis...
ListenKneeling, Netting, and Otani (Ep. 112) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the Nationals' 'Game of Thrones' cosplay (02:00), the Angels' possible salary manipulation (03:30), and the Rockies-Brewers wild-card rac...
ListenHow to Savor September, and MLB's Home Run Future (Ep. 111) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann begin by recounting the best listener-submitted nicknames for their guest on the previous episode, Blue Jays hit-by-pitch machine Nick Sinay (01:30). ...
ListenTalking to a Hit-by-Pitch King (Ep. 110) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann dissect the stats of Blue Jays minor leaguer Nick Sinay, one of the most hit-by-pitch-prone players of all time (02:15), and play a quick game of "Pit...
ListenThe Unbeatable Team, Shohei Otani, and Baseball Meets 'Star Trek' (Ep. 109) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss Cleveland's record winning streak (02:45), the prospect of Shohei Otani signing with an MLB team this offseason (05:45), and the continued off...
ListenA Tale of Two Streaks (Ep. 108) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about the teams in the midst of baseball's worst of times and best of times, bringing on L.A. Times beat writer Andy McCullough to diagnose the s...
ListenStreaking, Slumping, and Sign-Stealing (Ep. 107) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about their enthusiasm for next month's probable playoff matchups (01:00), examine the significance (if any) of the Dodgers' slump and the Indi...
ListenThe Mailbag Bats Around (Ep. 106) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann answer listener questions about playoff chases, statistical milestones, award races, baseball terminology, and more, and try to repair their relations...
ListenStanton, Hoskins, and 'Game of Thrones' (Ep. 104) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the hot home run streaks of Rhys Hoskins and Giancarlo Stanton (03:15), then talk to Pirates catcher Chris Stewart about 'Game of Thrones...
ListenRich Hill, the Home Run Record, and the Evolution of Position Playing (Ep. 103) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about Rich Hill’s brilliant, heartbreaking, nine-no-hit-inning loss (0:35), Giancarlo Stanton’s comments about the single-season home run recor...
ListenOutclassed Agents and the Future of Labor Relations (Ep. 102) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the history of MLB players who've worn no. 69 (03:00), an incredible catch in the Junior League World Series (05:30), the Giants' officia...
ListenThe Marlins Sale, Slugging Stanton, and the Hot Hand (Ep. 101) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the four-man outfield that the Cubs deployed against Joey Votto (01:00), then discuss the reportedly proceeding sale of the Miami Marlins...
ListenDeveloping the Stacked White Sox System, and Girls Resisting Softball (Ep. 100) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On their centenary episode, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about Bryce Harper's bone bruise and the AL wild-card logjam (03:30), then talk to former big leaguer and current W...
ListenCold Judge, Hot Trout, and Player Nicknames (Ep. 99) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about an Angels team photo (1:15), the Mets-Indians Jay Bruce trade (2:00), and an Astros blooper (4:05). Then, they bring on ESPN’s Mark Simon...
ListenThe Unstoppable Dodgers, A-Rod's Redemption, and More (Ep. 98) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the leveling out of the infield shift (03:00); the significance of the Dodgers' pursuit of the all-time regular-season wins record (14:30), an...
Listen'Stros of Today and Stars of Tomorrow (Ep. 97) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann is joined by Jake Kaplan from the Houston Chronicle to discuss Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Cooperstown (03:00), a disappointing trade deadline for the Astros (05:...
ListenThe Trade Deadline Dissected (Ep. 96) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann celebrate Adrián Beltré's 3,000th hit and improbable Hall of Fame career path (04:00), then break down all the action on trade-deadline day, including...
ListenHall of Fame Weekend and 'The Cooperstown Casebook' (Ep. 95) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the eve of the Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on Sports Illustrated writer Jay Jaffe to discuss the future of Hall of Fame debates...
ListenParity, Payroll, and Deadline Decisions (Ep. 94) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the injuries that forced Clayton Kershaw and Stephen Strasburg to leave their Sunday starts early (02:30), then bring on FiveThirtyEight edito...
ListenTrade Season Starts Early (Ep. 93) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the Astros' funeral for Carlos Beltrán's glove (01:15), the problem with baseball humor (02:30), and why teams aren't waiting for the dea...
ListenThe Truth About (the Original) Ty Cobb (Ep. 92) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about Freddie Freeman's performance at third base so far (00:30), the Nationals' trade for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson (02:00), and Matt Hol...
ListenThe Quintana Trade and the Most Fascinating Rest-of-Season Storylines (Ep. 91) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about an All-Star idea (01:00) and the Cubs–White Sox José Quintana trade (04:30), then discuss several stories that are foremost on their mind...
ListenExplaining the Unlikeliest All-Stars (Ep. 90) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on a series of writers (including Eric Stephen, Rustin Dodd, Dan Hayes, Andrew Stoeten, and Zach Buchanan) to explain the anomalous seasons of f...
ListenTyler Flowers, Framing, and the Robot Umps Debate (Ep. 89) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about All-Star selection philosophies (1:10) and then tee up Ben’s conversation with Braves catcher Tyler Flowers, an elite pitch framer who’s ...
ListenLet the Trade Talk Begin (Ep. 88) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports to talk about the likely (and unlikely) buyers and sellers at this month's MLB trade deadline (01:00), what the c...
ListenThe First-Half Draft (Ep. 87) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the Cubs' decision to DFA Miguel Montero (00:30) and the end of the College World Series (06:30), then draft 10 of their favorite stories from...
ListenThe Dodgers, the Freeze, and Julio Urías (Ep. 86) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss a wild Dodgers win and the surprising longevity of weak-hitting Michael Martínez (05:30), then talk to superhero/sprinter/Braves grounds crew ...
ListenMarly Rivera on the Lives of Latino Players (Ep. 85) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman potentially moving to third (01:00), then bring on ESPN's Marly Rivera to discuss the Béisbol Experien...
ListenBaseball Biomechanics and the Secrets of Statcast (Ep. 84) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about balding and baseball hairstyles (01:00), then bring on Kyle Boddy, founder of data-driven training facility Driveline Baseball, to talk a...
ListenThe Michael Baumann Battle (Ep. 83) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about Michael's recent power rankings (01:15) and Carlos Ruiz's pitching appearance (04:00), then bring on ... Michael Baumann, a college pitcher...
ListenSetting the Scene for the Amateur Draft (Ep. 82) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen about why this draft class is unusual, the class's strengths and weaknesses (02:30), the promi...
ListenThe Uneven Easts and Noah Syndergaard (Ep. 81) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the AL East's historic strength (03:00) and the NL East's historic weakness (with a focus on the Phillies' stalled rebuild). They they speak t...
ListenWhen Albert Arrived (Ep. 80) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about college baseball (01:00), Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen's two-way opportunity (02:00), Jon Lester's triumphant pickoff throw (03:30), an...
ListenThe Impervious Astros and the Rebuilding Reckoning (Ep. 79) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter how poor pitcher hitting affects the DH debate (02:30) and Mike Trout's injury (06:00), then talk to The Crawfish Boxes managing editor Ryan Du...
ListenThe Unfailingly Friendly Fly-Ball Debate (Ep. 78) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to FanGraphs writer/fly-ball believer Travis Sawchik and 'FiveThirtyEight' writer/fly-ball skeptic Rob Arthur about hitters who've broken out aft...
ListenTom Verducci on the Curveball Comeback (Ep. 77) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann start off with a quick edition of "College Baseball Player or Fictional Racing Driver" (02:30). Then they bring on Sports Illustrated senior baseball ...
ListenThe Red-Hot Rangers and Dissatisfied Stanton (Ep. 76) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about a fun fact and then talk to WFAA Rangers reporter Levi Weaver about how the irrepressible Rangers have won without big contributions from...
ListenMLB's Top Trio, a Returning Reliever, and an Unbeaten Streak (Ep. 75) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann examine the adjustments that Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, and Bryce Harper have made this season to become even better (03:00). Then they bring on Roy...
ListenThe Uncertain NL Central (Ep. 74) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann shine a spotlight on the topsy-turvy and tightly compressed NL Central, talking to The Athletic Chicago's Sahadev Sharma about the surprisingly medioc...
ListenMoneyball Meets the Business of Baseball (Ep. 73) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Red Sox executive vice president and chief financial officer Tim Zue about how teams are using data to optimize ticketing (05:00), marketing (...
ListenThe 'Pitch' Postmortem (Ep. 72) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann and Baseball Prospectus writer Meg Rowley banter about Kris Bryant's double-play avoidance (03:00) and whether Giancarlo Stanton still inspires awe (0...
ListenManny Machado Madness Has Happened Before and Will Happen Again (Ep. 71) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to writer Steven Goldman of Vice Sports and FanRag Sports about historical precedents for the feud between the Orioles' Manny Machado and the Red...
ListenBaseball's Latest DL Losses and Newest Nationalities (Ep. 70) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about big bullpens (02:30), high home run rates (06:00), injured Mets and fatalistic Mets fans (08:00), and the seasonlong losses of Adam Eaton...
ListenGeoff Blum and Mitchell Schwartz (Ep. 69) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on former big leaguer (and current Astros broadcaster) Geoff Blum to discuss his evolution in the booth (01:00), the Astros’ past, present, and ...
ListenFive Teams in Trouble and LaTroy Hawkins on Race and Relieving (Ep. 68) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann check in on the season’s high home run rate (01:30), talk about whether bullpens have gotten too big (03:30), and debate the fates of five teams that ...
ListenOzzie Smith and Michael Lorenzen (Ep. 67) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith about baseball’s rising strikeout rate (04:00), the current crop of talented young shortstops (10:00), the ...
ListenRick Ankiel and Chris Devenski (Ep. 66) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the ingredients of a good baseball memoir (01:00), then bring on former major leaguer Rick Ankiel to discuss his new book, ‘The Phenomenon’ (0...
ListenBallpark Behavior and Baseball's Battle With Blisters (Ep. 65) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about the early season’s upside-down standings (02:00), toasted grasshoppers at Safeco Field (06:30), the etiquette of the wave (09:30), and ho...
ListenMLB Week 1 in Weirdness (Ep. 64) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss 10 of the strangest, most surprising, and most impressive events from the first week of the MLB regular season, including an epic battle betwe...
ListenFirst-Week ‘Real or Not Real’ and April’s Statistical Lies (Ep. 63) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann review a dozen developments from the first week of the season and analyze whether they're signs of things to come (02:00). Then they bring on Baseball...
ListenHank Azaria on 'Brockmire' and Chipper Jones on 'Ballplayer' (Ep. 62) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on actor Hank Azaria to discuss spoofing baseball broadcasters (03:00), juxtaposing baseball and black comedy (10:00), explaining the sport's ec...
ListenPreseason Prop Bets and 'MLB the Show 17' (Ep. 61) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann ask and answer 21 either/or and over/under questions about the upcoming season (01:30). Then they bring on Sony Interactive Entertainment America comm...
ListenEp. 60: Prospect Conflicts and Baseball Punk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Eric Longenhagen and Chris Mitchell from FanGraphs about the differences between the site's scouting-based and stats-based top-prospect lists ...
ListenEp. 59: Spring Training Travels and Misunderstood Stats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss whether MLB teams should limit the workloads of players on WBC teams (02:00), break down Michael's clubhouse interviewing technique (11:00), a...
ListenEp. 58: Corralling the Rule-Benders and Advance Scouting the WBC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to baseball columnist and historian Steven Goldman about the new so-called Carter Capps and David Price rules (04:00), the evolution of the pitch...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to MLB.com columnist Joe Posnanski about his new job as a full-time baseball writer (01:45), his hatred for the intentional walk (04:50), the au...
ListenEp. 56: How Big Leaguers Are Living the Fly Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Dodgers setup man Grant Dayton about being a 28-year-old rookie, his whirlwind success in 2016, his fascinating whiffs-and-flies fastball, and...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann play "College Baseball Player, Figure From American History, or Nicolas Cage Character?" (02:40) and talk to Twins pitcher Glen Perkins about his retu...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to former White House press secretary Josh Earnest about his Royals fandom (03:20), following baseball in the White House (13:55), President Obam...
ListenEp. 53: Jerry Dipoto and the Next Steps for Statcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann produce one last edition of 'What Did Jerry Dipoto Do?' with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto (01:08), who dishes on trading tactics (03:43), GM etiquette (08...
ListenEp. 52: The New Stats That Help Explain Surprising Pitching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann remember Yordano Ventura (01:32) and talk to Baseball Prospectus writers Jeff Long and Jonathan Judge about their new attempts to quantify how some pi...
ListenEp. 51: More Mariners Moves and an Elbow Bellwether from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring back Baseball Prospectus writer Meg Rowley for a second round of "What Did Dipoto Do?" after another active week for the Mariners GM (1:46). The...
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Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Cubs pitcher David Rollins about changing teams five times in 36 days (01:25). Then they bring on FanGraphs writer Nathaniel Grow to discuss a legal loopho...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on writers/analysts Jeff Sullivan (2:30), Rob Arthur (14:42), Corinne Landrey (26:40), Gerald Schifman (36:08) and Jeff Zimmerman (47:10) to dis...
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Inspired by ‘Rogue One,’ The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann pick the former players they’d like to see CGI’d back into their primes. Then they bring on Jonah Keri of CBS Sports to discu...
ListenEp. 47: Sandy Alomar Jr. on Pennant Wins, World Series Losses, and Tito Bombs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Cleveland Indians coach and former longtime catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. about his team's 2016 playoff run (4:31), his two tough World Series loss...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down the biggest winter meetings moves, including the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades, the White Sox's prospect windfall, what the signings and...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann appraise Andrew McCutchen's trade value (3:49) and assess the wisdom of a recent flurry of signings and trades by the Braves (12:50). Then they bring ...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann put in a plug for 'Pitch' and talk Hall of Fame with Sports Illustrated writer Jay Jaffe (5:25), discussing the new and returning candidates on this y...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann react to Mike Trout's deserved (but still surprising) MVP Award win (4:50) and the Astros' active start to the offseason (11:45). Then, they bring on ...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the tough transition to the offseason, Theo Epstein's next challenge (3:22), and whether the playoffs are too different from the regular seaso...
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In the aftermath of the Cubs' World Series win, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to their colleague Robert Mays about Cubs fans' euphoria (3:00). Then, Ben and Michael draft and ...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann recap Michael's trip to Wrigley Field and the Indians' approach against the Cubs' Jon Lester and Javier Báez. Then, they bring on Fox broadcaster Kevi...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann recap the first two games of the 1–1 World Series. Then, they bring on the director of the Cubs' mental skills program, Joshua Lifrak, and the team's ...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann preview the upcoming Cubs-Indians World Series matchup from every possible angle with help from Sahadev Sharma, a Cubs reporter for The Athletic Chica...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about the Dodgers' subtle scoreboard trolling and rank this year's playoff teams, and 10 more that missed the cut, in order of how likely they ar...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk about Trevor Bauer's bleeding, the resurgence of short-rest postseason starts (02:10), and the October bullpen evolution (03:50). Then, they brin...
ListenEp. 35: Dissecting the Championship Series and Boog on Broadcasting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann recount Clayton Kershaw's heroic, short-rest relief appearance in Game 5 of the NLDS (1:00), then bring on ESPN play-by-play man Boog Sciambi to discu...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the status of the Cubs-Giants NLDS and the secret to Chicago's incomparable run prevention (7:40), then talk about their takeaways from the sw...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann make a few grudging playoff predictions (3:04), then bring on Royals major league advance scout Alec Zumwalt (9:18) to discuss how teams prepare to ta...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Athletics third-base coach and former Rangers skipper Ron Washington (3:30) about postseason tactics and managing the first-ever AL wild-card ...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the Indians' Monday makeup dilemma (2:07) and Theo Epstein's contract extension (5:57). Then, they talk to 'The Good Place' creator Michael Sc...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Braves president of baseball operations (and former Indians and Rangers GM) John Hart about his history of hiring executives who've gone on to...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to former MLB pitcher Dan Haren about the latest blowup between Madison Bumgarner and Yasiel Puig (2:43) as well as the nature of unwritten rules...
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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about whether the Indians are doomed in October after their recent rash of injuries, and then talk to Kevin Falls, the executive producer and s...
ListenEp. 27: A GM Suspension and a GM Search from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to San Diego Union-Tribune Padres beat writer Dennis Lin about the suspension of boundary-pushing Padres general manager A.J. Preller. Then, they...
ListenEp. 26: The AL East's Historic Stretch Run, and the AL's Interleague Dominance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down the unprecedented four-team race in the American League East. Then, they bring on FanGraphs writers Dave Cameron and Jeff Sullivan to inves...
ListenEp. 25: The State of Statcast, and How to Be Baseball's Best Organist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to MLB Advanced Media director of R&D Daren Willman and senior data architect Tom Tango about the latest developments with baseball's Statcast tr...
ListenEp. 24: September's Prospect Promotions, and Baseball's Behind-the-Scenes Rules from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Baseball America national writer Ben Badler about Yoan Moncada, Byron Buxton, José De Leon, and other high-profile prospects called up this mo...
ListenEp. 23: The Man With the Best Job in Baseball, and the Manager Who's Killing the Closer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Padres bullpen catcher Justin Hatcher about why being an MLB bullpen catcher is secretly the best job in baseball. Then, Ben talks to Indians manager Terry Franc...
ListenEp. 22: Growing Gary Sánchez and Pitching to Tim Tebow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to former major league catcher and current Yankees catching coordinator Josh Paul about how Gary Sánchez got to the big leagues and became the ho...
ListenEp. 21: Scouting Cuba's Biggest Star, and How the Dodgers Are Winning While Wounded from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Astros director of pro scouting Kevin Goldstein about the scouting, signing, and big league debut of Yulieski Gurriel. Then, Ben brings on former Dodgers VP of m...
ListenEp. 20: MLB Panic Meter With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann offer up five potential playoff contenders and determine whether it's time for these teams to hit the panic button as we enter the stretch run of the ...
ListenEp. 19: How to Give Major League Makeovers With John Baker and Brian Bannister from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Cubs baseball operations assistant John Baker and Red Sox director of pitching analysis and development Brian Bannister about how the two former big leaguers are...
ListenEp. 18: How José Altuve and Mookie Betts Were Made from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann get firsthand accounts of the discovery and development of surprise superstars José Altuve and Mookie Betts from former Astros assistant GM (and curre...
ListenEp. 17: A-Rod's Retirement and Prince Fielder's Career-Ending Injury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann brings on SB Nation writer Grant Brisbee to discuss the nature of baseball fandom and Prince Fielder's career-ending injury. Then, CBS Sports writer Dayn Perry joins to...
ListenEp. 16: Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Brewers GM David Stearns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ben Lindbergh talks to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Brewers general manager David Stearns about the moves they each made at the trade deadline, their top-ranked prospect stockpiles, an...
ListenEp. 15: Brian Kenny and Cole Figueroa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh welcomes MLB Network studio host Brian Kenny to discuss his divisive on-air persona and his new book, 'Ahead of the Curve.' Then, Marlins infielder Cole Figueroa joins (1...
ListenEp. 14: Trade Deadline Winners and Losers With Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down the many moves made before the MLB trade deadline and give their grades on which teams did well and which did poorly.
ListenEp. 13: Trade Rumor Mill With Jeff Passan and Ichiro's 3,000th Hit With Ben Gibbard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh brings on Yahoo Sports baseball columnist and author Jeff Passan to discuss the science behind the trade rumor mill in baseball. Then Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gib...
ListenEp. 12: Trade Deadline Talk With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann bring on resident Cubs fan Robert Mays and Yankees fan Ben Glicksman to give their thoughts on the Aroldis Chapman trade. Then, they discuss the impen...
ListenEp. 11: The Pirates' Revolution and Breaking Down 2016 Baseball Movies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Travis Sawchik to discuss all of the ways the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing sports science. Then Ben and ...
ListenEp. 10: Baseball Hall of Fame With SI's Jay Jaffe, and the Cleveland Curse With Rob Harvilla from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann brings on Sports Illustrated's Jay Jaffe to discuss Cooperstown pitfalls, controversies, and mistakes. Then, The Ringer's Rob Harvilla joins (25:00) to give insight int...
ListenEp. 9: Mourning the Mets With Sean Fennessey, Sam Schube, and Anthony DiComo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's resident New York Mets faithful let their feelings flow as they take on Matt Harvey's grim future, David Wright's feeble back, and what's next for a once-promising rotation battling th...
ListenEp. 8: 'Midseason Mailbag' With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann answer questions from listeners, including: What are the top five MLB teams to watch (2:00)? Which free agents have helped or hurt their stock in the ...
ListenEp. 7: Ringer All-Star Pitching Rotation With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann craft their All-Star pitching staffs by selecting five starters, two relievers, a pitching coach, and their top manager. Then, Yahoo's Andy Behrens jo...
ListenEp. 6: Ringer All-Star Extravaganza With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With All-Star voting ending on June 30, the Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann bring you the players they cherish. They list their top contenders and explain why each player made the cut.
ListenEp. 5: Midseason Fantasy Special With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann on the best and worst of their fantasy draft picks and whom they would buy, sell, or trade.
ListenEp. 4: What's up With the AL Central With Michael Baumann, Nick Schaefer, and Aaron Gleeman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann checks in with Baseball Prospectus writer Nick Schaefer to discuss all things White Sox. Then, Aaron Gleeman joins to give an update on the Minnesota Twins' hopes in th...
ListenEp. 3: The Rise of the Chicago Cubs With Mallory Rubin and Rany Jazayerli from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and acclaimed baseball writer Rany Jazayerli on the Chicago Cubs’ historic season and their chase to emerge as the best team in MLB history.
ListenEp. 2: The Philadelphia Phillies' Process With Yahoo's Liz Roscher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Michael Baumann and 'Big League Stew' blogger Liz Roscher on the Phillies' bad-but-fun 2016 season and promise for the future.
ListenEp. 1: Yankees and AL East w/ Bill Simmons, JackO, and Mallory Rubin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the inaugural 'Ringer MLB Show' with JackO and Mallory Rubin on the Yankees, AL East, and where Bryce Harper should sign with next.
ListenIntroducing ‘The Ringer MLB Show’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram break down MLB’s on-field action, roster moves, and quirks every week, with occasional appearances from a rotating cast of Ringer staffers and plugged-...
ListenThe Dodgers Are World Series Champions After a 32-Year Drought from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss everything—the Dodgers’ clutch hitting and bullpen, the Blake Snell decision, and of course Justin Turner’s positive COVID test—from the Dodgers’ World Series–clinching victory over the ...
ListenClayton Kershaw and the Dodgers Bounce Back to Win Game 5 After a Historically Bizarre Game 4 Loss | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Rays evened the World Series in Game 4 after a bizarre set of mistakes by the Dodgers allowed Randy Arozarena to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. But the Dodgers bounced...
ListenInstant Reactions to World Series Game 5 | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Clayton Kershaw continued to rewrite the narrative that he struggles in the postseason, as the Dodgers took a 3-2 lead over the Rays in the World Series. Can the Rays once again even the series on ...
ListenBlake Snell and Brandon Lowe Help the Rays Even the World Series. Plus: How Buehler vs. Morton in Game 3 Will Shape the Rest of the Series. | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We react to a choppy Game 2 that featured seven Dodgers pitchers, a strong but short outing from Blake Snell, and a semi-revival of the Rays’ bats. Then, we preview games 3 and 4 before sharing our...
ListenDave Stewart Talks Reggie Jackson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, and How Pitching Has Changed Since He Played | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We start this week with a Slingin’ Heat featuring Mookie Betts, NFL betting lines, and the upcoming league collective bargaining negotiations (1:50). Then, we’re joined by three-time World Series c...
ListenMookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw Dominated Game 1. Is the World Series Now the Dodgers’ to Lose? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We recap a lopsided Game 1 of the World Series that featured a dominant Clayton Kershaw start combined with all five tools of Mookie Betts prominently displayed. Then, we wonder whether the Rays’ p...
ListenThe Dodgers Meet the Rays in the World Series: Five Players to Watch and Our Series Predictions | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We recap a thrilling Game 7 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Braves that featured incredibly clutch home runs from Cody Bellinger and Kike Hernández (1:51) and a surprising Game 7 between th...
ListenHow Should the Best Franchises Balance Analytics With Old-School Wisdom? Plus: A Mid-Playoffs Mailbag. | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’re back for another late-night podcast to react to the Dodgers’ offensive outburst in Game 3 of the NLCS and the Rays’ sturdy rotation and bullpen through four games in the ALCS. Plus: CC slings...
ListenThe Dodgers Rout Their Way Back Into the Series. Plus: Houston Hangs on to Avoid a Sweep. | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We break down the 11-run inning that powered the Dodgers in Game 3, flipping the script in a series that had been surprisingly dominated by the Braves up to that point (0:00). Then, we discuss the ...
ListenAre the Dodgers and Astros Cooked? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Rays are up 3-0 on the Astros, and it sure seems like they’re clicking better than any other team in baseball and they are poised to reach the World Series. We discuss their unmatched collectio...
ListenInstant Reactions to Rays-Astros Game 1. Plus: Dodgers-Braves NLCS Preview. | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Rays hung on to beat the Astros 2-1 in Game 1 of the ALCS on the back of a gritty pitching performance from Blake Snell and another Randy Arozarena home run. We recap that game as well as previ...
ListenThe Rays Eliminate the Yankees In a Heartbreaking Game 5 | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gerrit Cole and Tyler Glasnow were electric on short rest. Aaron Judge went yard off the best reliever of 2020. The Yankees’ and Rays’ bullpens went toe-to-toe. But it was Mike Brosseau taking Yank...
ListenCody Bellinger Robs Fernando Tatis Jr. to Help Put the Dodgers Up 2-0. Plus: A Breakdown of Every Divisional Series Thus Far. | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a stress-filled Game 2 between the Dodgers and Padres, we convene to give our immediate reactions to that series, as well as the Yankees-Rays series that's tilted toward Tampa Bay, the Braves...
ListenYankees-Rays Game 3 Instant Reactions. Plus: Making Sense of Kyrie’s Coaching Comments. | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
CC and Ryan give their immediate takeaways as the Yankees fall behind the Rays 2-1 in the ALDS, preview Game 4, and discuss the Yankees’ chances of combing back in the series (1:08). Plus, this wee...
ListenMLB Divisional Series Check-in: The Marlins-Acuña Beef, Yankees Pitching Shenanigans, Astros Villainy, and the Dodgers’ Dominant Depth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a hectic wild-card week, we’ve settled in nicely to the rhythm of the divisional series. This week on the show, we bounce around to each series and give an in-depth recap of the big story lin...
ListenEverything You Need to Be Excited for in the AL and NL Divisional Series | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We preview every series in both leagues and break down what you need to know, what you need to get excited for, and which players (outside the obvious) you should expect to show up big (1:03). Then...
ListenWill Anyone Pick Against the Dodgers? We Preview the First Round and Predict the World Series. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of the strangest postseasons in MLB history is about to start. Does that mean any of us will pick a true underdog to win the World Series? We preview the first round series by series before sha...
Listen2020 MLB Awards Ballots. Plus, the Playoff Contenders Who’ve Surprised Us the Most. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the final time this season, we run through the biggest movers in terms of playoff odds, and share which of the final contenders have surprised us most this season (1:27). Then, with less than a...
ListenThe MLB Playoff Structure Is Changing. How Will That Affect This Year and Beyond? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We lead the podcast by discussing the news that commissioner Rob Manfred and team owners want to make the 2020 playoff structure (16 teams and a three-game series in the first round) permanent (1:3...
ListenThe Divergent Paths of the 2020 Yankees and Dodgers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We narrow in on the two biggest preseason favorites to win the 2020 World Series: the Yankees and the Dodgers. What has contributed to their polar opposite seasons, and can the Yankees pull it toge...
ListenYankees-Rays Is the Fiercest Rivalry in Baseball. Plus, Trade Deadline Takeaways. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After some alleged beanball dominated the discourse around the Yankees-Rays game last night, we outline the recent history of bad blood between the two teams (1:34). Then, we discuss the highest im...
ListenOur MLB Award Ballots at the Halfway Point from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With nearly half of the season over (unbelievably), we run down the awards ballots for the AL and NL and share our top three picks for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year (6:37). Then, we end by ...
ListenHas Fernando Tatis Jr. Put the Nail in the Coffin on Unwritten Rules? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we home in on the biggest story in baseball: Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. regressive unwritten rules. We open by wondering whether this will be the old generation’s last big stance against ele...
ListenGerrit Cole on Being the Yankees’ Ace, Building Relationships With New Teammates, and Witnessing Aaron Judge’s Greatness | R2C2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gerrit Cole is the new guy in the Bronx—CC knows a little something about that. The guys are joined by the Yankees’ new ace to talk about staying intense with no fans in the stands (12:45), getting...
ListenWhat If Fernando Tatís Jr. Went 20/20 This Year? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Zach Kram breaks out more halfway-hot takes to open this week’s episode, including that the Angels offense will finish in the top two in baseball but the team will miss the playoffs, Fernando Tatís...
ListenRamón Laureano … What Are You Doing, Bro? | Baseball BBQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We open this week's podcast by reviewing Sunday's ill-advised brawl between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros, from which the resulting penalties are rumored to be severe (1:02). Then, w...
ListenLet Us Be Your Baseball Sommeliers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We scan over the last week in COVID-related baseball news, including the latest on outbreaks in St. Louis and Miami, Yoenis Céspedes opting out, and more (1:23). Then, we curate some of the best th...
ListenThe Miami Marlins’ Season Is on Pause. Should the Rest of MLB Follow Suit? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Now a couple of days removed from news of a COVID-19 outbreak on the Miami Marlins, we break down what this means for the other 29 teams in baseball, whether the season has a hope of rebounding and...
ListenThe 12 Players Most Likely to Hit .400 or Post an ERA Under 1.00 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The MLB season is just one day away. We preview the strange 60-game season by choosing the players we think are most likely to reach statistical milestones unseen in this millennium: hitting .400 f...
ListenMLB Delays Opening Day, Suspends Spring Training | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We gather for an update to our previous conversation about the coronavirus after MLB announced that it would suspend spring training and delay the beginning of the season by at least two weeks. Ho...
ListenUncertainty Over the Coronavirus, NL Over/Unders, and Bold Predictions | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We briefly discuss the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus as it pertains to Major League Baseball (0:45) before previewing the upcoming season by analyzing whether teams will finish ove...
ListenEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Astros Cheating Scandal | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we prepare to preview the 2020 season, we recap the biggest story of the offseason: the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal and MLB’s response to it. We run through a list of 10 questions and ...
ListenMookie Betts Traded From Red Sox to Dodgers | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We convene for another emergency podcast to discuss the biggest MLB trade in years: former MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We run down what this means for the competitive balance of ba...
ListenGM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch Fired Amid Astros Cheating Scandal | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The punishment is in: the Houston Astros' GM and manager were both suspended for a year by Major League Baseball and subsequently fired by the Astros. Has this set a strong enough precedent for wha...
ListenAnthony Rendon Is the Third Star to Sign in Just One Week. What Does This Mean for Free Agency’s Health? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our third emergency free-agent signing podcast of the week, we break down the contract for former Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon: seven years and $245 million to play for the Los Angeles...
ListenGerrit Cole, the New York Yankees, and $324 Million—a Baseball Love Triangle | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gerrit Cole just signed the biggest contract in baseball history for a pitcher, and it’s not particularly close. Does this mean the Yankees are the Yankees of old, and have they upended the Astros ...
ListenStephen Strasburg Is Back With the Nationals for Record Money. Is Gerrit Cole Up Next? | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We react to the news that Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the Washington Nationals for the largest total contract for a pitcher in baseball history. What does this mean for his (maybe former) t...
ListenThe Nationals' Championship Celebrations and Offseason Predictions | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We run through the Washington Nationals' weekend in celebration, including Monday’s trip to the White House (3:00), before forecasting a slow offseason and predicting where the league’s top free ag...
ListenThe Washington Nationals Have Toppled the Houston Astros to Win the World Series | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a postseason in which Washington trailed in five elimination games, the Nationals clawed their way through to win their first World Series since returning to the capital. We convene to discus...
ListenThe Astros Have Taken Back Control of the World Series | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the Astros now up 3-2 over the Nationals, we discuss the odds that the Nationals can get back on track in this series. Will Stephen Strasburg keep their hopes alive in Game 6, and in that case...
ListenWorld Series Preview: Cole vs. Scherzer, Soto vs. Hinch, and X Factors We’re Looking Out For | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We preview the elite starting-pitcher matchups that are dominating the narrative heading into the 2019 World Series before running down a number of X factors that we think might tip the series betw...
ListenChampionship Series Updates: The Astros Draw Even With the Yankees While the Cardinals Can’t Muster a Hit Against the Nats | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Yankees and Astros just completed one of the most well-played games in recent playoff memory, capped by a loud Carlos Correa walk off home run. With Gerrit Cole still to throw, are the Yankees ...
ListenThe Yankees Advance, the Astros Hit a Speed Bump, and the Dodgers Might Have Found Their Equal | The Ringer MLB Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We wonder whether the American League divisional series are all but over as the Yankees sweep the Twins and the Astros tab Justin Verlander to start Game 4 (1:00). Then, we analyze the National Lea...
ListenEp. 1: Yankees and AL East w/ Bill Simmons, JackO, and Mallory Rubin from 2016-05-24T18:54:06
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the inaugural 'Ringer MLB Show' with JackO and Mallory Rubin on the Yankees, AL East, and where Bryce Harper should sign with next.Learn more about your ad c...
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the inaugural 'Ringer MLB Show' with JackO and Mallory Rubin on the Yankees, AL East, and where Bryce Harper should sign with next.Learn more about your ad c...
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