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Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert Debut for the Mariners May 14, 2021

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To open the show, we debate whether the plethora of no-hitters and near-no-hitters this season is a bad thing for the league (02:00). Then, we discuss Jarred Kelenic's and Logan Gilbert's debuts for the Mariners and look back on the famous trade that brought Kelenic to Seattle (11:20). Later, we get into the A’s threatening to relocate from Oakland (38:40). Finally, things come to a close after we talk about writing off the Twins and trends we would like to highlight before they fall victim to the Ringer curse (56:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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The Dodgers’ Tailspin, John Means’s No-No, and Ratcoon Gate May 11, 2021

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We open this show by comforting Dodgers fans about the recent struggles of the team before discussing the John Means and Wade Miley no-hitters. Then we investigate the rat-raccoon debate that broke out in the Mets' postgame press conferences before getting into Three Up, Three Down for the week.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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How Will We Remember Albert Pujols’s Career? May 07, 2021

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This week, we discuss the surprising news that the Angels have designated Albert Pujols for assignment and ended his tenure in Anaheim (0:18). Then we talk about John Means’s near-perfect game and remember some of the most painful near-perfect games in MLB history (33:30). Finally, we preview some of the most exciting series of this weekend, including the Freeway Series between the Angels and Dodgers (51:45).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram

Proudcer: Bobby Wagner

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A Check-in With Every Division. Plus: Minor League Baseball Is Finally Back! May 04, 2021

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We discuss the long-awaited return of minor league baseball (0:00) before taking a temperature check of all six divisions in MLB. In this week's Good, Bad, Uggla, we talk the Mets firing their hitting coach and a bizarre end to a Division III team’s season.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Pitchers Are Lapping Hitters. It's Time to Do Something. Apr 30, 2021

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We open this week’s show by talking about a bizarre and indefensible call by Marty Foster (1:30). Then, we discuss the continued trend of pitcher dominance and whether it's time for MLB to do something about it (11:00). Finally, we preview the best series of the weekend, including Mets-Phillies and Royals-Twins.

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producers: Bobby Wagner

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Dodgers-Padres Round 2 Did Not Disappoint Apr 27, 2021

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We react to Jeff Bridich stepping down as Rockies GM (0:12), before updating our list of the five most important players in the Dodgers-Padres rivalry. Then, we marvel at Jacob deGrom’s unprecedented dominance and close the podcast with Good, Bad, Uggla and “Why Haven’t You Homered Yet?” (45:34)

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Real or Not Real: The Yankees' Struggles, the A’s Win Streak, and the Royals Atop the Central Apr 23, 2021

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We discuss how much credence to put in various early-season story lines like the Yankees' and Twins' struggles, the A’s winning 11 games in a row, and the Royals leading the AL Central. Then, we discuss yet another Dodgers-Padres series that will capture the baseball world’s attention this weekend.

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Press the Panic Button, Yankees Fans (Everyone Else, Enjoy) Apr 20, 2021

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We break down how the Yankees find themselves at the bottom of the American League, what they need to do to get back on track, and whether the Red Sox are a legitimate contender for the AL East (0:40). Then we rank the five most important characters in the burgeoning Dodgers-Padres rivalry. Finally, in Good, Bad, Uggla, we talk all things Royals before breaking down the bizarre David Price sacrifice fly (27:39).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Looking for the Next Shane Bieber, Carlos Rodón’s No-Hitter, and Padres-Dodgers Preview Apr 16, 2021

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Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram start by discussing the report from The Athletic detailing a culture of sexual harassment in the New York Mets organization (4:56). Then they have a conversation about a piece Michael wrote about the pursuit of the next Shane Bieber (14:09). After that they discuss potential rule changes (26:26) and Carlos Rodón’s no-hitter(36:30). Lastly, they preview the upcoming series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers (45:20).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Is As Much the Face of Baseball As Anyone Apr 13, 2021

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We discuss Joe Musgrove tossing the first no-hitter in Padres history and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s blazing-hot start to the 2021 season (0:30), before being joined by Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. to talk about his MLB debut against the Yankees (24:30). Plus: This week’s Good, Bad, Uggla features the Texas Rangers' dismal offense and Jedd Gyorko’s new managerial career (37:39).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: Brent Honeywell Jr.

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