Ringer Baseball

Latest Episodes:

The World Series Auction Aug 27, 2021

Show notes

On this week’s episode, we auction draft World Series contenders. How much will the Dodgers go for, even though they’re currently in position to have to play in the wild-card game? Do we believe in the Yankees’ hot streak? What teams on the fringes are worth a $1 bet?

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Padres Panic Meter. Plus, Miguel Cabrera Joins the 500 Club! Aug 24, 2021

Show notes

Miguel Cabrera added another achievement to his decorated career this weekend. We discuss Miggy and debate which current players have the best chance to reach 500 home runs (0:30). Then, we discuss the Padres’ recent spiral and firing of their pitching coach (24:00) before reviving Why Haven’t You Homered Yet? and Good, Bad, Uggla (35:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Who Would You Want on the Hill Most in a Wild-Card Game? Aug 20, 2021

Show notes

This week, we banter about Lance Lynn’s belt and Steve Cohen’s tweets (0:45), before drafting the starting pitchers we’d most want on the bump in a wild-card game (15:00). Then, we preview the weekend’s best matchups (53:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns, Loudly. Plus: Who Will Throw the Next Perfect Game? Aug 17, 2021

Show notes

Fernando Tatis Jr. returned from injury to play right field for the Padres, a position he’s never played professionally. Will he succeed there (0:30)? Plus: who will throw MLB’s next perfect game (25:00), winning a bronze medal with José Gomez (36:00), and Good, Bad, Uggla (1:00:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: José Gomez

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

The Field of Dreams Game Went Better Than Even MLB Could’ve Hoped. Plus: The Mets and Red Sox Are in Free Fall Aug 13, 2021

Show notes

We discuss the two-man AL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Vlad Guerrero Jr. (0:30), before recapping the exciting finish to the White Sox-Yankees ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa (9:00). Then, we discuss Chris Davis’s retirement and roller-coaster career (23:00), before analyzing the Red Sox and Mets’ recent swoons and how they've affected each team's respective playoff chances (31:00). We close this week with the Unnamed Weekend Preview segment (50:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Who’s Going to Win MVP? Aug 10, 2021

Show notes

This week, we check in with the San Francisco Giants, who somehow still have the best record in baseball (0:30), before running down the list of awards and who is in pole position for each of them (38:00). Then, we revive METSCON (51:00), before closing with Good, Bad, Uggla (1:00:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Mike Trout Completes 10 Years of MLB Service at Age 30. Plus, the 'Field of Dreams' Game Approaches and Max Scherzer Makes His Debut. | MLB Show Aug 06, 2021

Show notes

With Zach on vacation, Mike and Ben first affirm their support for the upcoming corniness of the 'Field of Dreams' game (0:30) and discuss Max Scherzer's debut for the Dodgers (10:00). Then we celebrate Mike Trout’s 30th birthday and 10 years of MLB service by talking about our favorite Mike Trout moments, his signature style, and his impact on the game (15:00). Finally we express our dismay at the structure of baseball at the Olympics (53:00) and preview Red Sox vs. Jays (55:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann and Ben Lindbergh

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Who Actually Has a Shot at Winning the World Series? Aug 03, 2021

Show notes

We size up the World Series contenders from each division in the aftermath of a very active trade deadline (1:00) and bid farewell to this recent era of the Cubs and Nationals (29:50). Plus, some Good, Bad, Uggla (45:09) and an update on Jake's bike trip (56:43).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

The MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Stories Jul 31, 2021

Show notes

We react to all of the major stories coming out of a wild MLB trade deadline and how they might affect the rest of the season. We talk about Max Scherzer and Trea Turner heading to the Dodgers (7:00), the many trades made by the Cubs (16:05), Trevor Story being kept on the Rockies (47:43), and much more.

Hosts: Michael Bauman, Zach Kram, and Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Reckless Trade Deadline Speculation. Plus: Jake Is Halfway to Chicago! Jul 27, 2021

Show notes

We discuss the trades that have trickled in over the past few days, before discussing the biggest names on the trading block and where they should end up (4:00). Then, an all-access look at Jake’s bike trip to Chicago (29:00).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Editor: Mike Wargon

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected