Ringer Baseball

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Will (or Should) Trevor Bauer Be Suspended? Apr 09, 2021

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We open the show by discussing The Athletic’s report that MLB removed multiple Trevor Bauer–pitched baseballs from play to inspect them for illegal foreign substances (0:15). Then, we discuss the Michael Conforto walk-off hit by pitch that shouldn’t have been ruled a hit by pitch, injuries to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Trevor Rosenthal, and the slow start for the A's (25:15). Finally, we preview the weekend series between the Braves and Phillies, Yankees and Rays, and Dodgers and Nationals (49:00).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

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Opening Weekend Reactions: All Hail the Shohei Ohtani Experience Apr 06, 2021

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We recap a packed opening weekend of baseball, including the historic pitching and hitting performance of Angels star Shohei Ohtani (0:30). Plus: The Good, the Bad, and the Uggla makes its return, featuring some abominable A’s starting pitching, the Coors cat, and more (28:47).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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MLB Opening Day Reactions. Plus: The Five Most Exciting Baseball Story Lines in 2021. Apr 02, 2021

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We react to the (almost) full slate of baseball games yesterday, as well as the Francisco Lindor mega-extension, before sharing the stories we’re most looking forward to this year: the Padres becoming heroes, the Dodgers becoming villains, Shohei Ohtani finally staying healthy, and more.

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

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Introducing ‘Ringer Baseball’ Apr 02, 2021

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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.

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The 10 Biggest Questions Heading Into the 2021 MLB Season Mar 30, 2021

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Will Padres-Dodgers live up to the hype? Are any pitchers going to be suspended for foreign substances? Will the Yankees' injuries keep them from making it to the World Series again? We answer MLB’s biggest questions heading into Opening Day 2021.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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Your 2021 NL Preview: It’s Time to Decide. Dodgers or Padres? Mar 25, 2021

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The Dodgers have ruled the NL West for a baseball eternity. Can the Padres finally take that crown? Plus: Is there any path for the Phillies to make the playoffs? Are the Mets or the Braves the NL East favorite? Can we find a pulse on any of the NL Central teams outside St. Louis? All that and more in the second installment of our season preview.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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Your 2021 AL Preview: Can Anyone Challenge the Yankees? Mar 23, 2021

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We rank all 15 teams in the American League and answer the biggest lingering questions heading into the season. Are the Yankees going to bulldoze their way to the World Series? Who has the edge in the AL Central? Will the Astros still get booed at every road game?

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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The Biggest Weaknesses of the League’s Best Teams Mar 16, 2021

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We identify the biggest weaknesses of the best teams in the league, and prescribe our favorite solutions to fix them (48:05). Plus: a deeper-than-you-ever-asked-for analysis of Luis Guillorme’s incredible 22-pitch walk featuring a surprise guest appearance, reactions to the minor league rule changes, and more (0:17).

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

Guest: Mike Petriello

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The 26 People Who Will Define the 2021 MLB Season Mar 09, 2021

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As the season creeps closer, we zoom out on the baseball landscape: Who are the most important people in 2021? Whether the answers are superstars like Mike Trout or guys with something to prove like Javy Báez, we’ve got it all covered.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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10 Overreactions to the First Two Days of Spring Training Mar 02, 2021

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Baseball is back … sort of. We discuss the beginning of spring training and the quirks of seven-inning exhibitions before relaying our 10 biggest overreactions to the first two days of live games (0:18). Then, we create an all free-agent team from the players who remain unsigned (24:35) before playing a little game of “Would You Rather?” about the Francisco Lindor extension.

Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman

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