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Ducksnort Baseball Podcast

Ducksnort is a baseball podcast that approaches the game in a light-hearted but analytical way — in other words, an antidote to hot take-style sports commentary. With tonal cousins that range from Ball Four to Baseketball, Ducksnort is made for fans looking to be both entertained and informed. Hosted by comedians and featuring expert guests, every episode of Ducksnort is a freewheeling discussion on the latest happenings, long history, weird quirks, crazy stats, and best stories of America’s pastime… BASEBALL.

Latest Episodes:

68: All Mariners Must Go! Dec 04, 2018

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What’s the best way to heat a stove? A fire (sale)! At least, that was the Mariners’ answer. We debate whether Jerry DiPoto and company made the right devision in trading Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, James Paxton, and Jean Segura. Plus we look at the Mets’ side of the Cano deal, and speculate what the new front office is thinking regarding Noah Syndergaard. Then we pick our favorite and least favorite Arizona Diamondbacks of all-time, which includes thoughts on Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke and more!

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67: Baseball is dead, long live baseball Oct 30, 2018

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The 2018 baseball season is over. We pour one out with our thoughts on the World Series, including why we may have underestimated the Red Sox and how Dave Roberts impacted the Dodgers’ chances. Then we discuss how the series impacted the careers of Chris Sale and David Price, as well as the upcoming free agencies of Clayton Kershaw, Nathan Eovaldi, and Manny Machado. We’ll be back throughout the offseason with our thoughts on the awards picks, hot stove, Hall of Fame results, and more -- thanks for listening and stick around!

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66: World Series Preview w/ Rhea Butcher Oct 23, 2018

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Comedian Rhea Butcher (Three Swings Podcast) joins us to reflect on the LCS and preview this week’s matchup between the Dodgers and Red Sox. We talk Manny Machado’s dirty play, Mookie Betts’s position switch, Dave Roberts’s over-managing, Chris Sale vs. Clayton Kershaw, Craig Kimbrel vs. Kenley Jansen, and pick our favorite/least favorite World Series players. Plus Rhea tells us about growing up in Akron rooting for the Indians, and discusses the team’s controversial logo.

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65: The Playoffs Are Exciting Now! Oct 17, 2018

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We break down the remaining playoff teams, who are all locked in tense battles. Wayland believes the Astros and Red Sox are basically playing for the World Series title, while Greg defends Craig Counsell’s managerial maneuvering. We both agree the Dodgers are underwhelming, but can’t quite pinpoint why. With thoughts on Josh Hader, Mookie Betts, Justin Verlander, Roberto Osuna, Christian Yelich, Max Muncy, Manny Machado, Clayton Kershaw, and more!

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64: The playoffs are boring (so far) Oct 10, 2018

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We pick our favorite and least favorite parts of the playoffs so far, which have been a tad disappointing -- even though Wayland attended a Dodgers-Braves game. Then we keep the fav/least fav train rolling by picking players from our surprisingly personal histories with the Philadelphia Phillies . With thoughts on Christian Yelich, Clayton Kershaw shaking off his playoff curse, Chris Sale, Justin Verlander, the Rockies’ paper thin lineup, Mike Schmidt, Jamie Moyer, Chase Utley, and more!

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63: Playoff Preview Oct 03, 2018

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The Ducksnort boys make our playoff picks, despite Wayland trying to avoid jinxing the Cubs. Can the Astros repeat? Who’s the NL favorite? Only we have the exact correct answers. Then we pick our favorite and least favorite Miami Marlins of all-time. With thoughts on Jon Lester, Cole Hamels, Christian Yelich’s recent dominance, Chris Sale’s shoulder, Alex Cora, Liam Hendriks’s Wild Card start, Hanley Ramirez, Dontrelle Willis, Gary Sheffield, and more!

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62: The Final Week Sep 26, 2018

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We check in with how Wayland is feeling about the NL Central Race to see if he’s still not scared of the Brewers. Plus we say farewell to Hawk Harrelson, then make our awards picks among some surprisingly cloudy races. With thoughts on Mookie Betts, Mike Trout’s curse, Justin Verlander, Corey Kluber, Jacob DeGrom’s brilliance, pitcher MVPs, the insane similarities in Ronald Acuna vs. Jose Soto, Javier Baez, and more!

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61: The Shohei Ohtani Question Sep 11, 2018

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The Ducksnort boys open the show with a solemn nod to Baltimore’s terrible season, then ponder whether the Angels should convert Shohei Ohtani to a full-time outfielder. Plus with the Brewers closing the NL Central gap, Greg asks Wayland whether he’s still more scared of St. Louis. And our favorite and least-favorite Cardinals ever. With thoughts on Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, getting no hit, Stan Musial’s greatness, Ozzie Smith, Jim Edmonds’ Hall of Fame case, Dumphouse, whether Mark McGwire can be appreciated, Butts Wagner, Yadier Molina, and more!

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60: Another Trade Deadline Sep 05, 2018

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Greg and Wayland break down the Josh Donaldson, Andrew McCutchen and Gio Gonzalez deals: Can Donaldson put the Indians over the top? Will McCutchen continue the grand tradition of annoying Yankees veterans? Is Gonzalez enough for the Brewers? Plus we review the ceremonies from Hawk Harrelson Day, and talk about whether Minnesota GM Thad Levine’s service time comments will contribute to labor unrest. With thoughts on Byron Buxton, Eloy Jimenez, Tony Clark’s (false) cowardice, Christian Yelich’s MVP candidacy, Curtis Granderson’s leadership bona fides, and more!

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59: The Trade Deadline MVP Aug 29, 2018

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Greg and Wayland debate who has been the MVP among players traded at the July 31st deadline, then make fearless predictions for who will make the playoffs in the National League. Plus we pick our favorite and least-favorite Cleveland Indians of all-time. With thoughts on Cole Hamels, Manny Machado, J.A. Happ’s acedom, Kevin Gausman, Nolan Arenado being underappreciated, the struggling Phillies, Jacob DeGrom, Matt Carpenter, Matt Holliday’s return to Colorado, Jim Thome, Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, and how Andrew Miller changed baseball.

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