Ringer Baseball - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Ringer Baseball — Baseball
Ringer Baseball

The Ringer baseball crew brings you the analysis, humor, player breakdowns, and instant reactions you need for the MLB season. TUES: ‘Baseball BBQ’ with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman. FRI: ‘The Ringer MLB Show’ with Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram.

Copyright: © The Ringer

Latest Episodes:

Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers Bounce Back to Win Game 5 After a Historically Bizarre Game 4 Loss Oct 26, 2020

Show notes

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 back Sunday night on the back of a strong Clayton Kershaw start and some clutch relief pitching to take a 3-2 series lead. Will they close it out in Game 6, or are we going to see a World Series Game 7 for the second straight year?

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake 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. Oct 22, 2020

Show notes

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 Fave Five things of the series thus far.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers Meet the Rays in the World Series: Five Players to Watch and Our Series Predictions Oct 19, 2020

Show notes

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 the Astros and Rays in which the Rays held on to avoid blowing a 3-0 series lead. Then, we share our five favorite players and predict who will win the World Series, how many games it’ll take, and who will take home the World Series MVP trophy (24:40).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers Rout Their Way Back Into the Series. Plus: Houston Hangs on to Avoid a Sweep. Oct 15, 2020

Show notes

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 saga that was Walker Buehler’s pants (1:21), before discussing how even with a loss in Game 4, the Rays have set themselves up nicely to close out the Astros in the coming days (20:33). Finally, we diagnose what it would mean for the White Sox—one of the most exciting young teams in baseball—to hire Tony La Russa, AJ Hinch, or Alex Cora (30:37).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instant Reactions to Rays-Astros Game 1. Plus: Dodgers-Braves NLCS Preview. Oct 12, 2020

Show notes

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 preview the rest of this fascinating series, before also previewing Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Braves. Will the Dodgers keep rolling along or will the stacked Braves lineup and surprisingly impressive postseason pitching give Los Angeles trouble?

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cody Bellinger Robs Fernando Tatis Jr. to Help Put the Dodgers Up 2-0. Plus: A Breakdown of Every Divisional Series Thus Far. Oct 08, 2020

Show notes

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-Marlins series that's headed toward a sweep, and the A’s-Astros series that’s about to play its crucial Game 4. Plus: We take a victory lap on predicting the pitcher-friendly Globe Life Field would be the talk of the postseason, as well as predicting a big breakout for Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything You Need to Be Excited for in the AL and NL Divisional Series Oct 05, 2020

Show notes

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, ESPN broadcaster Boog Sciambi joins to preview Marlins-Braves, describe what it’s like to call a fanless playoff game that you’re not even in the ballpark for, and discuss the nearly unbelievable arc of Fernando Tatis Jr. (33:26)

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: Boog Sciambi

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We Watched 14 Straight Hours of Playoff Baseball and Then Recorded a Podcast Oct 01, 2020

Show notes

The Yankees swept Cleveland. The Astros made an ever deeper heel turn. The Dodgers, if unconvincing, did their job by beating the Brewers. The Braves needed 13 innings just to put up one run against the Reds. Everything is happening all at once! We recap one of the most hectic, stressful, and entertaining baseball days of this century by going series by series and sharing our biggest takeaways, surprises, and emerging story lines.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Team Is Going to Win the World Series. Here’s Why. Sep 28, 2020

Show notes

We bring on 16 guests—one for each team in the postseason—to tell you why that team could win this year’s World Series. From the favorites like the Dodgers and the Rays, to the long shots like the Brewers and the Marlins, the field is wide open this year. Plus: a bonus intermission with Cleveland postseason hero Rajai Davis!

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guests: Randy Wilkins, Demetrius Bell, Andrew Stoeten, Ian Happ, Alex Coffey, Andre Knott, Rajai Davis, Tyler Stafford, Will Leitch, Brace Hemmelgarn, Juan Toribio, Danny Graves, Jason Benetti, Jorge Arangure, Rhea Butcher, Tom Koehler, Adam McCalvy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did This Baseball Season Make Any Sense at All? Sep 24, 2020

Show notes

We discuss the playoff picture as it rounds into its final form for the season (1:27), before inviting FanGraphs managing editor Meg Rowley on to rate the efficacy of some of the wonky rule changes and circumstantial differences caused by the pandemic this season (14:12). We close this week with the final METSCON of the season and our Moment of Baseball Joy (58:15).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: Meg Rowley

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Related Podcasts