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A Happy New Year Sully Baseball Message Jan 01, 2021

Just a quick New Year's Message from your pal Sully at the corner of Orange Grove and Colorado in Pasadena.

The Honesty Files Part 4: It Is OK To Quit Aug 01, 2020

Rob Manfred says he will not quit regarding the 2020 season. You know what? Maybe he should. Quitting is not always a bad thing!

The Honesty Files Part 3: Of Jocks and Billionaires Jul 29, 2020

I am back to vent about the insanity about baseball in the age of COVID. The Marlins can't play for a few days and players are taking votes about where to travel. This is insane!!!

The Honesty Files Part 2- This is Fun but Dumb Jul 27, 2020

Sure it is fun to have ballgames on. But the outbreak on the Marlins squad show that it is not smart.

The Honesty Files Part 1 - They Shoud Not Be Playing Jul 24, 2020

I am using the old Sully Baseball feed to vent some thoughts. I am still hosting the podcast at Locked on MLB. But I felt like some of my more negative thoughts on starting the game should exist in a sponsor free zone. I will come back from time to time on this feed to vent honestly and express how I feel that baseball opening in a pandemic is a new level of irresponsibility.

Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 4 Jan 03, 2020

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time. This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can now subscribe to on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. For minute 4, Dan Epstein, the author of Stars and Strikes and Big Hair and Plastic Grass joins the show to talk baseball, rock and roll, baseball movies and North Carolina. Join the Bull Durham Minute Dugout on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/928386427538867/ Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/BullDurhamMin

Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 3 Dec 31, 2019

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time. This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020. For Minute 3, Tierney Steele (@OneSteeleSister )returns to talk about how fabulous Susan Sarandon is putting on make up, the incredible year of comedy that was 1988 and Iain Sclater's birthday party in 1980. Join the Bull Durham Minute Dugout on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/928386427538867/ Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/BullDurhamMin

Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 2 Dec 28, 2019

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time. This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020. For Minute 2, Tierney Steele (@OneSteeleSister ) joins the show and reveals that she has never seen Bull Durham. That does not matter. She watched the first 3 minutes without context and she already loves Susan Sarandon, even if she is not crazy about her accent nor her interior decoration. Join the Bull Durham Minute Dugout on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/928386427538867/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BullDurhamMin

Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 1 Dec 28, 2019

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time. This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020. In this minute I go over the origin of the podcast and salute Orion Pictures

ANNOUNCEMENT - On March 25, 2019, Join your pal Sully on LOCKED ON MLB Mar 18, 2019

Big news for fans of the Sully Baseball Podcast. I will be hosting a new show for the Locked On Podcasting Network called LOCKED ON MLB. The new show will launch on Monday March 25th. The show will cover baseball like we did in this podcast. I will talk about the state of the game, pennant races, uniforms, alternate timelines, stadium food and anything else that pops in my head. Essentially it will be a way to continue to travel down the River Sully in this upcoming exciting season. Make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you listen to podcasts and let's have a fun 2019 season.

Futile Predictions for the 2019 Season - March 17, 2019 Mar 18, 2019

Hello fans of Sully Baseball! I am back after an extended break in time to do that always fruitless exercise of making predictions for the season. I make my post season and individual award picks and will forever doom a franchise because I am ALWAYS wrong.

New Years Day at Candlestick - January 1, 2019 Jan 02, 2019

Happy New Year. I recorded my first podcast of 2019 looking over the remains of Candlestick Park and contemplating timelessness.

A Quick Hello After The Good Bye To Baseball - October 29, 2018 Oct 29, 2018

The World Series is over and now we go off to face life without the respite of baseball for a while. I had to take a few weeks off as life caught up with me and I will continue to go on hiatus. But I wanted to say hello, especially after my Red Sox won it all.

Thoughts Before and After the AL Wild Card Game - October 4, 2018 Oct 04, 2018

Before the Oakland/New York Wild Card Game, I gave my thoughts and concerns. Afterwards, I made sure the blame did NOT go on "Bullpenning" but on the A's inability to get the big hit. Plus I appreciated what the A's have achieved, as empty as it may feel.

Tony Wolters, Requiem For The Cubs and A Great Opening act - October 3, 2018 Oct 03, 2018

As Vin Scully would say, not a bad opening act for the post season. Tony Wolters becomes the hero and demonstrates why baseball is so wonderful in creating unlikely immortals. Meanwhile Cub fans will take comfort that hurtful losses like this no longer have the baggage of the Cursed Days of the team.

All Tickets Punched and Good Bye Regular Season - October 1, 2018 Oct 02, 2018

FINALLY we know what the National League Post Season picture looks like. And man oh man will either the Rockies or the Cubs regret not winning just one more game in the regular season. I give the final Who Owns Baseball Tally and make my post season predictions.

Going through the last day of the season... or possibly the last day - September 30, 2018 Sep 30, 2018

The potential for full chaos at the end of the season was there in the National League. I checked in bit by bit throughout the day as the NL is STILL undecided after 162 games!

The NL Postseason Chase and Mulholland Drive - September 27, 2018 Sep 27, 2018

One thing is certain about the National League post season chase: Trying to predict it is an act of futility. I compared it to David Lynch's surreal movie Mulholland Drive. Trust me, the comparison makes sense.

Rockies are the Key To Anarchy plus Bryce Harper to the Phillies - September 24, 2018 Sep 24, 2018

Do you want an exciting final week of the season? Then you better start rooting for the Rockies to make things interesting. That and Bryce Harper's inevitable free agent departure from the Nationals might have him wind up in Philadelphia.

LA Sweeps In While The Rockies Blow It - September 20, 2018 Sep 20, 2018

The Dodgers were left for dead less than a month ago. But after taking 5 of 6 from the Rockies, they have a clear path to get back to the NLCS. Meanwhile, Colorado might regret letting a once in a generation opportunity slip away.

Yankee Bats Are Not Hot While Tampa Bay's Pitching System Works - September 19, 2018 Sep 19, 2018

The Yankees should be very worried if their bats remain this dead into October. Meanwhile, say what you want about the Rays new "Opener System." But it works and since late May, they are one of the best teams in baseball.

Deceptively Hot Astros and Suddenly Old School Rickey Henderson - September 16, 2018 Sep 17, 2018

While standing on the Stanford campus, and avoiding a creepy guy, I look at the potential 100 win defending World Champion Astros as an unlikely post season underdog. Plus Rickey Henderson, with the benefit of time, has suddenly become old school and the type of player kids today should emulate.

Let's Give Up On Divisions - September 15, 2018 Sep 16, 2018

The Indians will be the worst AL Playoff team... so naturally they are the first team to clinch a division. The concept of geographical divisions made sense once but are obsolete now. And my concept of playoff seeding would provide a ton of drama in the AL this year.

The Roller Coaster Diamondbacks Season - September 10, 2018 Sep 10, 2018

Are the Diamondbacks a dominant team powering their way into the post season? Or are they a maddeningly inconsistent team who find new ways to lose critical games? They have been both this year and that could cost them a chance at a winnable pennant.

SUNDAY REQUEST - A New Challenge For Theo Epstein - September 9, 2018 Sep 09, 2018

Doing a Sunday Request from friend of the podcast CU8SFAN (aka Cubs Fan with an 8.) He wants to know which team should be the next great championship challenge for Theo Epstein after delivering to Red Sox and Cubs fans. He makes some suggestions. I have a thought of my own.

Searching for the Great Mets and L.A. Dodger Slugger - September 8, 2018 Sep 08, 2018

While at a rest stop traveling up the 5, I realized that neither the Mets nor the Los Angeles Dodgers have a franchise defining offensive superstar. I wondered if Mike Piazza had stayed with LA if he could have been that figure for the Dodgers. And would David Wright have been that player if he remained healthy?

Thinking of Pitching While Driving - September 7, 2018 Sep 07, 2018

Driving along along the 5 freeway, I began to think about ways to put together a pitching staff that doesn't require wearing a bullpen down but still tries to keep starters from facing an order more than twice. I have an idea.

The Categories of Champion Players - September 6, 2018 Sep 06, 2018

When the World Series is clinched, a whole team will celebrate knowing they are champions. There are two categories of champions: Those who have never won one before and those who have. And in those categories, there are several subsets. Today, I will break those down.

Cleaning Up the Steven Wright Mess - September 4, 2018 Sep 04, 2018

This is my favorite part of the year as a baseball fan. It is like Christmas morning every day. Which is one reason it is so frustrating that the Red Sox have decided to coddle domestic abuser Steven Wright and make this month a whole lot less fun.

The Brewers Get It... and Jim Kaat Lost His Damn Mind - September 1, 2018 Sep 01, 2018

It is September and a bounce here or a bounce there will be the difference between playing in October or not. The Brewers get that and are fortifying their team in any way they can. Meanwhile Jim Kaat wrote a surreal tweet. Not only does it make Kaat look like a factually incorrect bitter old man, but it also illustrates a problem of how MLB markets and presents itself.

Red Sox Fans... Calm Down - August 27, 2018 Aug 28, 2018

The Red Sox have seen their lead shrink in the past week from obscene to merely comfortable. Yet plenty of people without perspective want to panic. Let me show why any panic is unwarranted.

Realistic NL Wild Card Anarchy and Choosing NOT to be Miserable - August 24, 2018 Aug 24, 2018

There is a realistic scenario for a series of one game, winner take all playoff games this October featuring teams that have a legitimate shot to win the NL Pennant. That is a cool thing. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have a shot to have their best regular season ever, which would be great even if they don't win the World Series.

Let Relievers Pitch Longer and Rooting for the Rockies - August 21, 2018 Aug 21, 2018

A pair of 1-0 games used an absurd number of pitchers last night. Maybe we can let relievers pitch a little longer. Plus the Rockies have NEVER won the NL West. I hope they do this year.

Wild Wild Card Chase and Who the Yankees Should Pitch - August 17, 2018 Aug 17, 2018

The A's and Astros are about to play a wild and important series that could have huge ramifications on the American League Wild Card. When the Yankees play the runner up of the AL West for the Wild Card Game, they need to reverse engineer their pitching staff to win. Two recent additions could be the key. Giving advice to the enemy in this episode of Sully Baseball.

Using the Average Start as a Cy Young Metric - August 14, 2018 Aug 14, 2018

We know the win loss record is problematic as a metric for pitchers. But so are all the confusing new stats. Why not just use the Average Start as a barometer for the Cy Young vote and base the award on how the pitcher actually performed?

Yankees Woes and Emptying Out The Fridge - August 6, 2018 Aug 07, 2018

Sitting outside of Sunken Diamond on the Stanford Campus, I gloat about the Red Sox sweep of the Yankees and point out that some of the problems in the Bronx won't go away soon. Meanwhile, I clear out a few unpleasant topics that I have been avoiding addressing.

Red Sox and Yankees Rivalry Renewed with Jason Keidel - August 3, 2018 Aug 03, 2018

WFAN writer and friend of the podcast, Jason Keidel, joined the podcast to talk about the renewed rivalry just as the Red Sox and Yankees began playing.

First Impressions of the Trade Deadline While in San Francisco - July 31, 2018 Aug 01, 2018

While standing outside in San Francisco, I share my initial thoughts of the trade deadline. The Pirates may have helped themselves the most, bleeding into 2019. The Nationals probably should have seen what Harper could have fetched. But the Mets botched the entire day and continue to doom their franchise.

Honoring Poppi Kramer and Examining the Illusion of Baseball's Timelessness - July 28, 2018 Jul 28, 2018

Poppi Kramer, comedian and friend and guest of the podcast, died this week. Her death affected me as I have strong memories of our mutual love for the game. And losing her made me examine the illusion of timelessness in baseball and how we recoil when we see that change and finality are possible in our game.

No Outfielders Pitching In Tie Games Plus Wild Days in Pittsburgh and Oakland - July 25, 2018 Jul 25, 2018

The Phillies and Dodgers saw a head to head match up of first place teams end with an outfielder pitching in extra innings. That shouldn't happen. There should be ties in baseball. Meanwhile the Nationals season is heading for disaster while the Pirates and A's are somehow contenders.

All Star Thoughts, Machado Trade and the Glory of Zach Pop - July 19, 2018 Jul 19, 2018

I have some thoughts on how to tweak the All Star Game. Plus the Orioles did something right, getting quantity for Manny Machado. One of the players Baltimore got has one of the best baseball names I have heard in years: Zach Pop.

I'm Still Here - July 16, 2018 Jul 16, 2018

I am back podcasting after taking a few weeks to deal with an unpleasantness called "REALITY." I talk about the Cardinals managerial situation, Jose Oquendo's resume, the charging A's and the making of the In Memoriam video.

The Merits of a Four Pitcher Limit - June 21, 2018 Jun 22, 2018

A proposal floated around baseball that would limit a manager to using four pitchers for a 9 inning game. At first I felt like it was a foolish suggestion. But after some reflection, I think it has some merit.

The Mets and Angels should make a deal - June 13, 2018 Jun 13, 2018

The Mets need to make trades before their assets get hurt. The Angels need to make a splash to make up for the loss of Ohtani and to not waste yet another brilliant Mike Trout season. They need to talk together and make it work. Recorded at Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College.

I stand by my Astros and Nationals picks - June 10, 2018 Jun 10, 2018

We are in mid June. Despite some of the wildly unpredictable records all around baseball, my preseason pennant picks of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros still look pretty good.

Relief for DC and the Mets probably won't rebuild - June 8, 2018 Jun 08, 2018

The Capitals winning the Stanley Cup tonight has removed regional angst for Washington fans, including Nats fans. But the Nationals still have their specific battles to win. Plus the Mets need to make a big move now to kickstart the rebuild process.

The Nationals and Compounding Anguish - June 1, 2018 Jun 02, 2018

My friend Laura, the host of Resting Pitch Face Podcast, wishes that I would not bring up the Nationals post season failures when I talk about them. I have to. It is part of their identity. And the compounding of anguish that the Nationals and their fans feel is real. The narrative can only break with victory. And there is precedent to show that to be true.

Checking at the 1/3 Mark and Believing in the Brewers - May 30, 2018 May 31, 2018

Roughly 1/3 of the season is in the books. Some contenders that we are expecting are doing well. Some bad teams we are expecting to stink are doing just that. But the Brewers have the best record in the NL and the biggest lead. Could this be a defining year for the franchise.

Dodgers need to learn from the Orioles mistakes - May 27, 2018 May 27, 2018

The Orioles blew a big chance to kick start a rebuilding process by holding onto Zach Britton for too long. The Dodgers need to learn from that mistake if their season does not turn around soon.

Making Sense of the Hanley DFA and Modern Free Agency - May 26, 2018 May 26, 2018

Shockingly, Hanley Ramirez was designated for assignment yesterday. But when you take two steps back, not only does it make sense for the Red Sox but it also reflects on why last year's free agency market unfolded the way it did.

What to do with the Diamondbacks - May 24, 2018 May 24, 2018

The Diamondbacks got off to an amazing start and then went into a free fall. Now they are mediocre and need to do something to rise above it.

Smart Moves In Pittsburgh So Far - May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018

The Pirates considered 2018 to be a rebuilding year. So naturally they are approaching the 1/3 mark of the season in first place. Now they are bringing up one of their top prospects in a year that could be one to remember.

Why I've stopped following the Red Sox this year - May 17, 2018 May 17, 2018

I've been a Red Sox fan my whole life. Even when we moved and there was no internet, I still followed them day in and day out. They are the great sports passion of my life. But when the Red Sox brought back domestic abuser Steven Wright to the team, it put a knot in my stomach. It became clear to me that I had to stop following the team as long as he was on the squad. Baseball punished Robinson Cano for 1/2 a season for PEDs and Steven Wright 15 days for domestic violence. Something is wrong there and I do not need to support it. I will be watching a LOT of baseball... just not the Red Sox until Wright is gone.

Birthday Episode - Locked down AL and Free For All NL - May 14, 2018 May 14, 2018

On my birthday, I looked at how different 2018 is shaping up compared to 2017. Last year a handful of NL teams contended while the AL was wide open. This year, it is the National League that looks like a free for all while the American League is top heavy. Plus I gave my thoughts on legalized sports gambling, which weren't many thoughts.

Yankees and Red Sox Sprint While the Astros Run A Marathon - May 10, 2018 May 10, 2018

The Yankees are on an unbelievable streak and will probably sweep the Red Sox. But then again, the Red Sox ALSO were on an unbelievable streak earlier this year. Meanwhile the Astros have been steady and on a 99 win pace and will probably be there when all is said and done.

Going to a Nashville Sounds Game and Seeing a Fight - May 5, 2018 May 06, 2018

I attended my first baseball game of the year and saw the Nashville Sounds top the Memphis Red Birds. I enjoyed the minor league setting but also witnessed a fight taking place in an unusual setting.

Watching a No Hitter while in Nashville - May 4, 2018 May 05, 2018

I watched the end of a combined no hitter while sitting in my hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee. While waiting for the game to end, I pondered what would have happened if MLB had expanded into Nashville. I also tip my cap to Albert Pujols and his 3,000th hit.

Pondering Clayton Kershaw's future and Empathy for Ken Giles - May 2, 2018 May 02, 2018

The window of opportunity might be closing for the injured and bickering Dodgers. With that in mind, should the Dodgers consider dealing Clayton Kershaw? Plus Astros closer Ken Giles had a rough night last night. I feel for him.

Dropping Yawkey Way and Hank Aaron as a Boston Sports Hero - April 26, 2018 Apr 26, 2018

Yawkey Way's name has been changed back to Jersey Street. That is a GOOD thing. Meanwhile, I think about an alternate universe where the Braves, not the Red Sox, stayed in Boston and Hank Aaron blossomed alongside Bill Russell in New England.

Angels flunked one test and are facing another - April 23, 2018 Apr 23, 2018

The Angels got clobbered at home by the Red Sox and dropped two more to San Francisco, derailing their momentum. If they want to make a play for the AL West, they need to play the Astros well, head to head. The Angels and Astros series starts tonight.

Reds Managers and Yankee Pitching - April 19, 2018 Apr 19, 2018

Giancarlo Stanton will get his hits. Don't worry about him. Yankee fans should be concerned about their pitching depth for this season. Meanwhile the Reds were right to fire Bryan Price but they should have done it nearly 2 years ago.

Rain Outs, Big Games and the Reds manager - April 16, 2018 Apr 16, 2018

Double headers are going to cause havoc on the pennant race. Some games are actually big ones in April and the Reds need to take a long look at their managerial situation.

I Sing About Baseball Brawls - April, 12, 2018 Apr 13, 2018

I have talked so many times about my dislike of beanball wars I decided to take a new tactic. Today, I SANG about it. I recorded before and after the Red Sox - Yankees game to show how the narrative regarding fights is always retroactively written.

The Red Sox and Yankees Rivalry is New and Different - April 10, 2018 Apr 10, 2018

The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry is renewed and we have never seen them quite like this. Both teams have won recently. Both teams have new casts. And NEITHER team is favored to win the AL Pennant!

It is never the wrong time to win 7 straight games - April 7, 2018 Apr 08, 2018

Several teams have come out of the gate strong, winning games and making an early statement. The Giants are winning games without Bumgarner, the Mets and Pirates are creating a nice foundation and the Red Sox have won a week's worth of games in a row.

Flash Gordon, the crazy Pirates/Tigers game and Ties - March 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2018

The crazy 13 inning looney fest Pittsburgh Detroit opener today reminded me of Flash Gordon for a lot of good and bad reasons. Plus it made me realize I was dead right about ties in baseball. DIIIIIVVVVVVVE into this episode of Sully Baseball.

Talking Ichiro, Musberger and Parrots with my Wife - March 30, 2018 Mar 30, 2018

My wife joined me to watch the Mariners and Indians game...and we discussed parrots, one flap down home run trots, the sexiness of Ichiro, the concept of ugly sexy and the worst calls of Brent Musberger.

Opening Day and Official Picks - March 29, 2018 Mar 29, 2018

From Homer Field and Willie Mays Ballpark in Atherton, California, I welcome in opening day 2018 and make my official and inevitably awful predictions. The sound of a video podcast.

Andy Van Slyke and memories of the 1985 Cardinals - March 28, 2018 Mar 28, 2018

Former All Star Centerfielder Andy Van Slyke returns to the podcast to remember his role on the dynamic 1985 National League pennant winning St. Louis Cardinals.

Andy Van Slyke and Pirate Memories - March 27, 2018 Mar 27, 2018

Former Gold Glove and All Star outfielder Andy Van Slyke joins the podcast. He shared memories of his days with the great Pirate teams of the 1990's and other thoughts. Check out his new podcast, View from Centerfield. https://www.andyvanslyke.com/

Making the Case for Ties - March 20, 2018 Mar 20, 2018

I take a deep dive in the proposal to allow games end as a tie after 12 innings. It makes sense and wouldn't REALLY effect the pennant race.

Demons Purged and Waiting to be Purged - March 19, 2018 Mar 19, 2018

It is Clayton Kershaw's birthday. It may be unfair that some of his post season failures hang over his head, but baseball isn't always fair. Meanwhile it is the 100th anniversary of the Red Sox 1918 World Series title. I can not tell you how wonderful it is to never think about that year again as a Red Sox fan.

Sign Them While They Are Young - March 17, 2018 Mar 17, 2018

Veterans might be having a hard time signing long term deals. But the contracts handed out to Jose Altuve and Eugenio Suàrez show baseball's trend of paying players for their prime is not going away. Plus some thoughts on an improving Phillies team.

Ways Baseball Can Help Lead Us From Domestic Violence - March 16, 2018 Mar 16, 2018

A horrifying video involving a former Astros prospect assaulting his girlfriend has put the issue of domestic violence in sports back into the forefront. Baseball can play a role in reducing toxic masculinity and we can all follow suit in a way that will make life better and still keep our sports fandom.

Embracing Nostalgia for the Big A - March 15, 2018 Mar 15, 2018

The Angels play in the second oldest stadium in the American League, surrounded by apartments and businesses. At what point can we start praising The Big A as being a great old time traditional ballpark?

Talking Twins in Anaheim - March 13, 2018 Mar 13, 2018

While in the parking lot of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, I break down why the Twins had the best off season of any team in baseball.

Rockies on the Rise - March 9, 2018 Mar 09, 2018

Carlos Gonzalez returned to the Rockies just in time for a potential run at the pennant. Meanwhile the Royals brought back Mike Moustakas for just about zero risk.

Giants at a Crossroads - March 8, 2018 Mar 08, 2018

No fan base have suffered LESS than those who love the San Francisco Giants. This year they have an outside chance of contending. If they don't, they need to cash in and rebuild NOW!

I have a vision about the 2018 World Series - March 3, 2018 Mar 03, 2018

In my sleep, I saw a clear and specific vision regarding Game 7 of the yet to be played 2018 World Series. Was it a prophecy? Was it a dream? Should I play PowerBall?

The Yawkeys, The Marlins and The Afterlife - March 1, 2018 Mar 02, 2018

The Yawkey family have left a legacy not worth honoring. Meanwhile I figure out how the Marlins can save the off season and still build for the future and I bring the death of my Aunt Edith into the discussion.

Talking Orioles with Justin McGuire - February 27, 2018 Feb 27, 2018

Justin McGuire, writer and host of the Baseball By the Book and Locked on Orioles Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Orioles chances in 2018.

Please don't be hurt, King Felix! - February 26, 2018 Feb 26, 2018

Felix Hernandez got hit with a line drive today. I am just hoping that he will be ok and the Mariners streak of bad luck could come to an end.

Let's get even the fake games started - February 23, 2018 Feb 23, 2018

I know Spring Training games don't count in the standings. But 2018 has been so stressful that even the fake games will offer us a much needed respite.

Pace of Play, Human Contact and Black Panther - February 22, 2018 Feb 22, 2018

Baseball is wringing their hands over pace of play. Instead they should realize that they have already built into their fan base what makes films like Black Panther so successful... a chance to share in communal joy.

Eric Hosmer Contract and other Signing Thoughts - February 21, 2018 Feb 21, 2018

The Padres signed Eric Hosmer to a contract that is too long and won't make a difference. At least they aren't colluding. Plus I look at the Rays dismantling, the Red Sox signing of JD Martinez and Commissioner Manfred's to do list.

At the Angels original home, being positive about the Red Sox - February 15, 2018 Feb 15, 2018

I visited Gilbert Lindsay Park, the site of Los Angeles Wrigley Field, the original home of the Angels. While there, I expressed my enthusiasm about the Red Sox, a team whose fan base seems to be indifferent about.

Making Brownies, talking pace of play and not fixing what isn't broken - February 7, 2018 Feb 07, 2018

I baked brownies and talked about what needs to be done with free agency, pace of play and making baseball players funny.

Solving the Free Agent Situation at Whittier College - February 6, 2018 Feb 06, 2018

While visiting Whittier College, alma mater of Richard Nixon, I took a look at the free agent signing drought. I came up with a solution that included fixing the Mets ownership crisis as well.

Interesting Times in Philadelphia - February 5, 2018 Feb 05, 2018

The Eagles won the Super Bowl. That is good news for Philadelphia fans but even better news for the Phillies. With a little pressure taken off of them, they can rebuild in 2018 and be big time spenders when an historic free agent class becomes available next winter.

The Sully Baseball - Resting Pitch Face Podcast Crossover - February 2, 2018 Feb 02, 2018

Today's podcast, I crossed over with Kay, Laura and Syd, the hosts of the hilarious Washington Nationals podcast Resting Pitch Face. We talked about the pain of Washington fans, expectations of 2018 and their love for Tyler Clippard. Follow them on Twitter at @restinpitchface

The Hall of Fame Announcement - January 24, 2018 Jan 25, 2018

I give my thoughts, predictions and wishes for the Hall of Fame ballot and then watch the results announced on MLB Network

Talking Angels with J. Keith van Straaten - January 20, 2018 Jan 20, 2018

The Angels have the best player in baseball and signed one of the biggest stars in the world. There is plenty to get excited about in Anaheim. I invited comedian, TV host and Angels super fan J. Keith van Straaten to join the podcast. We talked about his fandom, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Scioscia and what made the 2002 team so special. Giving Orange County its due on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Minnesota Glory, Pittsburgh Sorrow and Milwaukee Potential - January 18, 2018 Jan 18, 2018

Minnesota fans might see a title unlike any other in history for the Super Bowl on the site of World Series glory. Meanwhile the Pirates are sadly breaking apart. The Brewers should push to win now in the depressed free agent market.

Rooting for Balbino Fuenmayor and Stephen Strasburg - January 14, 2018 Jan 14, 2018

I want career minor leaguer Balbino Fuenmayor to make the Nationals this year. Plus I think Stephen Strasburg is one of the players all baseball fans should root for.

Rest in Peace, Keith Jackson - January 13, 2018 Jan 13, 2018

The great announcer Keith Jackson passed away today. Most remember him as a football voice. He was also a great baseball announcer. He would have had more memorable calls had Howard Cosell not stepped on him so often.

Learning Kickboxing and Having Baseball on the Menu for More People - January 11, 2018 Jan 11, 2018

I am trying something new this year, specifically kickboxing. Likewise, I encourage baseball to find themselves on the menu of social media so more people can try the game as something new.

Twins look to raise expectations - January 9, 2018 Jan 09, 2018

The Twins have gone from almost being contracted to being in nearly half of the post seasons over two decades. Yet without a title, nobody will remember. Minnesota wants to do something about that.

It isn't Collusion... it is the Free Market - January 8, 2018 Jan 08, 2018

Friend of the Podcast @Cu8sfan (aka Cubs Fan With an 8) is wondering if there is any collusion going on with the slow free agent season. I say it is the Free Market doing its work.

All in for Rafael Palmeiro's comeback plus a Marlins suggestion - January 7, 2018 Jan 07, 2018

Rafael Palmeiro is making a comeback at age 53. GOOD! Making a comeback all the way to the bigs would reset his Hall of Fame clock and give his career a better finish. I hope he does it with the Marlins, who I also hope become a safe haven for other comebacks.

Nobody Suffers Like Canadian Fans - January 2, 2018 Jan 02, 2018

What fans suffer the most? I would argue that Canadian sports fans are suffering the most because they are waiting for hockey glory as well.

The Suffering Index for the New Year - January 1, 2018 Jan 01, 2018

2018 has begun and I have calculated the Suffering Index. Once again, the Washington Nationals have screwed everything up by making it more complicated.

Waiting for the seeds of 2018 to grow - December 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2017

I went to a Little League Field in town and saw the seeds were planted for the up coming seasons. It made me wonder who would sprout and be the biggest names of 2018. Saying good bye to the year on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Chatting with Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President - December 30, 2017 Dec 30, 2017

This Spring I chatted with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. We talked about the founding of the museum, some of their events and the legacy of the Negro Leagues today.

Honoring Jimmy Ring - December 29, 2017 Dec 29, 2017

Chances are you never heard of Jimmy Ring. But had a wild and interesting career involving being dealt for Hall of Famers twice, avoiding scandals and winning in a memorable World Series.

Live life like Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez - December 28, 2017 Dec 28, 2017

How do you look at your life? How do you look at the careers of Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez? Looking at all of them in a positive way is a good way to live life.

The Mindset of Marlin Fans with Ely Sussman - December 27, 2017 Dec 27, 2017

I welcome back to the podcast Ely Sussman, editor of Fish Stripes, the Marlins site on the SB Nation Network. We discussed the state of Marlin fandom and who is optimistic and who isn't. In a Miami mood in this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Cleveland and Washington thinking October in December - December 26, 2017 Dec 26, 2017

We haven't even turned the calendar from 2017 to 2018. But the Indians and Nationals, the two most tortured fan bases left in baseball, can be focusing on October already as the Division seems wide open to them.

Merry Christmas from Dodger Stadium - December 25, 2017 Dec 25, 2017

Merry Christmas to my Sully Baseball followers. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, I am giving a gift to you all... A trip to the ballpark. OK, so I can't REALLY do that, but I can do the next best thing. I recorded today's podcast at a late September game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. I am joined by my friend Michael X. Ferraro, the great sports writer. We hang out, watch the game, chat and see a few runs be scored. Enjoy this bit of baseball fun on Christmas for this episode of Sully Baseball.

The MLB Burning Log for Christmas - December 24, 2017 Dec 24, 2017

As a Christmas gift to my followers, I will post a new podcast every day for the rest of 2017. I make a few suggestions to MLB network for off season programming, especially around Christmas time.

Talking Marlins Baseball with Ely Sussman of FishStripes.com - December 19, 2017 Dec 19, 2017

The Marlins are going through a rough off season, dumping off their star players AGAIN. I welcomed Ely Sussman to the podcast . He is the editor of Fish Stripes, the Marlins site on the SB Nation Network. Together we discussed the direction of the Miami Marlins and figuring out the future and the culture of the strange team. Bringing in the fish talk in this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Getting Depressed about the Mets with Kate Feldman Dec 15, 2017

Today I had the Baseball Prospectus Mets editor in Chief Kate Feldman on as a guest. We had a great discussion. But what was the tone of our talk about the prospects of the 2018 Mets season? Seeing the glass half empty in this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Marlins Fans are the Most Loyal in All of Baseball - December 12, 2017 Dec 13, 2017

Is there a fan base whose fans are more loyal and shown more dedication than the Miami Marlins? I don't think so. They suffer and get no sympathy... in fact their very existence is questioned.

Trammell and Morris in the Hall of Fame and other Cooperstown Wishes - December 11, 2017 Dec 12, 2017

Detroit Tigers stars Alan Trammell and Jack Morris are now Hall of Famers. Whatever you think of that bears no matter. They are in. Deal with it. It looks like this summer will be super crowded in Cooperstown no matter what. Why not open the doors to Bonds, Clemens and everyone else for a massive Hall of Fame class?

Talking Yankees and Aaron Boone with Lisa Swan - December 9, 2017 Dec 09, 2017

Frequent guest of the podcast Lisa Swan, co creator of Subway Squawkers, joined the podcast to talk about the Yankees and the hiring of Aaron Boone. This was recorded a few hours before the Yankees pulled off the Giancarlo Stanton deal, so news moves fast!

A sense of urgency with the A's Stadium - December 8, 2017 Dec 08, 2017

The A's stadium plan at a local college fell through. They HAVE to come up with a solution soon, even if it is a painful divorce.

Wishing Ohtani Success and Batting Pujols 9th - December 7, 2017 Dec 08, 2017

I want Shohei Ohtani to sign with a team to let him bat and pitch. The Angels would be a great fit for him. Meanwhile I urge the Angels to either bat Pujols 9th or to cut him.

Talking Yankees and their potential managers with Jason Keidel Nov 18, 2017

Jason Keidel of WFAN returns to the podcast to talk about the surprising run by the 2017 Yankees and the bizarre dismissal of Joe Girardi.

Talking Award Ballots - November 10, 2017 Nov 10, 2017

I take a look at the MLB Off Season Award ballots while wishing there was an award ceremony to present them.

RIP Roy Halladay and Hall of Fame Thoughts - 11-9-2017 Nov 09, 2017

Roy Halladay, the best pitcher of his era, suddenly died. I pay my respects to him. Plus I talk about a crowded Hall of Fame ballot and a Veterans Committee that blew it.

Talking Game 7 and Saying Good Bye to 2017 Baseball - November 2, 2017 Nov 02, 2017

Game 7 of the World Series was kind of a dud but it didn't mean it wasn't a great October. I watched the end of the game with my sons and gave my thoughts as we said good bye to another year. The offseason begins on this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Before, During and After Game 6 on Halloween - October 31, 2017 Nov 01, 2017

Before Game 6 of the World Series, I visited my kid's little league field and realized that this was the greatest Astros team of all time. During Game 6 of the World Series, I went Trick or Treating. After Game 6 of the World Series, I barked with dogs.

Breaking Down the Chain Reactions of an Insane Game 5 - October 30, 2017 Oct 30, 2017

Game 5 of the 2017 World Series was absolutely bonkers. It was a chain reaction of dramatic moments that happened last night and banal events from a few nights before that all added up to be the sum total that was the game. I give Clayton Kershaw a break, criticize the Dodgers and hope that the series goes 7 to become an all time classic.

Outside Dodger Stadium talking about Yuli Gurriel and Ken Giles - October 29, 2017 Oct 29, 2017

I wanted to walk around Dodger Stadium but it was locked up. I address Yuli Gurriel's racist gesture and Ken Giles horrific outing.

Hoping for a classic and thoughts from my sons - October 28, 2017 Oct 28, 2017

Brad Peacock helped show that the Astros are using their bullpen the way it should be used: Use the best pitchers for the best situation to win a game. I hope the Series goes 6 or 7 to become a classic. Meanwhile my son's give their World Series thoughts and tie it to Jurassic Park.

Lunacy of World Series Game 2 and Yankees lose Girardi - October 26, 2017 Oct 26, 2017

Game 2 of the 2017 World Series was nothing short of crazy. The Astros and Dodgers need to take a good hard look at how they use their pitchers. Meanwhile the Yankees ended the Joe Girardi Era. I do not know why but I have some thoughts of where his career should head.

Loving the local World Series and thoughts about 5 years - October 24, 2017 Oct 25, 2017

The World Series has begun down the street and let me tell you, there is nothing quite like a local team in the fall classic (even if it is over 100 degrees outside.) Meanwhile it is the 5th anniversary of the podcast, but my celebration this year is a little more muted. Being thankful of the hometown team in it and my friends in podcast land this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Previewing the World Series and Honoring Dusty Baker - October 22, 2017 Oct 22, 2017

The Astros chucked away the tyranny of the save and won a pennant along the way. It was the greatest moment in Astros history. The World Series is set up and the Dodgers and Astros have tons of feel good storylines on both sides. Meanwhile, Dusty Baker was fired and I give him credit where it is due.

Talking Dodgers at the home of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes - October 20, 2017 Oct 20, 2017

I visited Loan Mart Field, the home of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, to talk about the newly crowned NL Champion Dodgers.

I'm not ready for a Yankee pennant and other thoughts - October 19, 2017 Oct 19, 2017

The Yankees are good again and I can't deal with it. A strange poster on Twitter has issues with me and my son forgot to tell me he has a cross country event.

I'm Still Here and Post Season Thoughts - October 15, 2017 Oct 15, 2017

It has been a few weeks since I've done a podcast. As I am trying to get my home in order, I have a few thoughts about what has happened this October.

Wanting A World Series In Minnesota And Denver And Other Thoughts - October 1, 2017 Oct 01, 2017

The regular season ends today. Brewers fans got some heart break last night but hope for the future. Red Sox fans should be elated. Angels fans should be angry. And I for one am hoping that the World Series is played in the freezing cold of Denver and Minneapolis. Saying good bye to the friend that is the regular season on this Episode of Sully Baseball.

I fall down and the Red Sox do as well - September 29, 2017 Sep 30, 2017

I inexplicably fell down walking home this morning and the Red Sox did the same thing this evening.

Talking Nationals and the postseason with Ron Juckett - September 26, 2017 Sep 26, 2017

The Nationals are back in the post season and have their hopes higher than another Division Series flop. Ron Juckett, Nats fan and writer for District On Deck, joins the podcast to talk about expectations in the nation's capital.

Talking Astros in the Postseason with Richard Perez - September 25, 2017 Sep 25, 2017

Astros blogger, podcaster and photographer (as well as superfan) Richard Perez joins the podcast to talk about the memorable 2017 Division Winning season in Houston.

The Cubs Team That Should Have Won - September 23, 2017 Sep 23, 2017

I believe some people want to know which Cubs team is the team that should have won. Well, I have given it some thought and I think the ideal Cubs title year might not be the one you are thinking of.

Cooler Adrian Gonzalez and Media Bias for Cy Youngs - September 22, 2017 Sep 22, 2017

Bad things happen to teams when Adrian Gonzalez is on the active roster. Not saying he is the cause. Just making an observation. Meanwhile Ken Gura ( @kengura463inCLE on Twitter ) has some thoughts on media bias that facts might not back up.

Mike Matheny should no longer manage the Cardinals - September 18, 2017 Sep 18, 2017

A miserable weekend has effectively cost the Cardinals a chance at the NL Central and possibly a post season spot. Mike Matheny has been the Cardinals manager for 6 seasons. He should not be there for a seventh.

Questions about potential managers who aren't getting hired - September 16, 2017 Sep 16, 2017

There are at least 4 and maybe as many as 7 managerial openings in baseball at the end of this season. A group of candidates, including Dave Martinez, Joey Cora and Jose Oquendo, are still available. Why aren't they front runners for these jobs?

The Cardinals are Spoiling Any Hope for Anarchy - September 15, 2017 Sep 15, 2017

The Cardinals and Brewers can work together to have the NL Central in a three way tie for first by the end of the weekend... IF they won all of their games. The Cardinals spoiled that on Friday afternoon.

Cleveland Winning Streak and Insane Extra Inning Game in Philadelphia - September 13, 2017 Sep 13, 2017

The Indians have the longest winning streak in American League history. I hope they break the all time record because the recognized record kind of stinks. Meanwhile the Phillies and Marlins played an insane extra inning game that meant nothing.

Honoring Stick Michael, Hot in Cleveland and Arizona and the LA Narrative - September 8, 2017 Sep 08, 2017

Gene Michael has passed away without getting his due credit. Let's fix that. The Indians and Diamondbacks can't lose and LA can't win.

September Contenders, Arizona Surging and Red Sox AppleWatch Scandal - September 5, 2017 Sep 05, 2017

If your team is in contention the day after Labor Day, hug your GM. They did their job. The Diamondbacks and Indians could face off in the World Series. And yes, the Red Sox are involved in a funny, silly and harmless scandal.

Verlander, Sabathia, Palm Trees and Heat - September 1, 2017 Sep 01, 2017

Looking for shade on a hot day, I wonder why CC Sabathia wants people not to play hard against him. Then I marvel at how Justin Verlander and his trade to Houston changed the entire playoff landscape.

Thinking of Houston and Trading Samardzija - August 31, 2017 Aug 31, 2017

Thoughts and more importantly effort need to be sent to Houston. I look at ways to not screw up optics. Then I implore the Giants to trade Jeff Samardzija to one of 5 teams who could be desperate for a decent but not great pitcher.

Rich Hill Didn't Win, Neither Did The Tigers or Gary Sanchez - August 25, 2017 Aug 25, 2017

Rich Hill's lost a game where he threw a no hitter through 9 innings. Dellin Betances lost a game where he threw 2 pitches. Go figure those stats. Meanwhile the Tigers need a new manager and Gary Sanchez is an idiot.

The Red Sox should NOT covet Giancarlo Stanton plus Remembering 1985 Cardinals - August 23, 2017 Aug 23, 2017

Giancarlo Stanton is having an unbelievable season playing for the Miami Marlins. Should the Red Sox try to trade for him? HELL NO!!! Would YOU sign an injury prone player in his late 20's to an 11 year contract? At the cost of one of your core players? I hope not. That plus I call for the name to be changed for Yawkey Way and I figure out which Cardinals team should have won.

Wanting AL Anarchy, Appreciating Jered Weaver and Remembering 2014 Orioles - August 22, 2017 Aug 22, 2017

Listener @pld3009 is bored at the mall. So I talk about a potential 8 way tie for the AL Wild Card, the career of Jared Weaver and figure out which Orioles team should have won.

Talking State of the Yankees/Red Sox Rivalry with Jason Keidel - August 15, 2017 Aug 15, 2017

WFAN's Jason Keidel comes back to the podcast to talk about the current state of the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry and anything else we wound up talking about.

Packed Wild Card and the Marlins and Astros Identity - August 14, 2017 Aug 15, 2017

Even mediocre teams with losing records have realistic World Series dreams in mid August... provided they play in the American League. Meanwhile, the Marlins seem to want to be the Yankees of the South. Just don't be TOO much like the Yankees. Plus I determine which Astros team is the one that should have won.

Wasted Trout, Respect for Baylor the Dodgers team that should have won - August 8, 2017 Aug 09, 2017

Mike Trout's greatness is still wasted because the Angels can not bring themselves to mediocrity. Meanwhile I pay due respect to Don Baylor and figure out which is the Dodger team that should have won.

A Wild Night in Boston and a Ring for Bartman - August 2, 2017 Aug 02, 2017

The Red Sox and Indians played a wild and bizarre game and defies explanation. So I tried to explain it. Meanwhile Steve Bartman should put the World Series ring the Cubs sent him on his middle finger.

Thoughts Before and After the Trade Deadline - July 31, 2017 Aug 01, 2017

I record my predictions before the trade deadline and my thoughts afterwards. My main take away: The Dodgers are serious.

Brewers Season is On The Line and the Rangers Team That Should Have Won - July 27, 2017 Jul 27, 2017

It may not even be August yet, but the Brewers wonderful season could be on the line. They have lost their 5 1/2 game lead in less than 2 weeks and will now be facing the Champion Cubs. Plus I look at the Rangers team that should have won... and it isn't the team you are probably thinking of.

Eireann Dolan talks about Sean Doolittle's trade to Washington and avocados - July 20, 2017 Jul 20, 2017

Friend of the Podcast Eireann Dolan returns to talk about her fiancee Sean Doolittle and his trade to the Washington Nationals. Somehow we talked about The Muppets Take Manhattan and fresh avocados as well.

Tigers should emulate the White Sox and remembering 1987 Blue Jays - July 13, 2017 Jul 14, 2017

With the second half of the season looming, the Tigers should look at the White Sox wild rebuilding strategy and say "Hey! WE should do that!" Plus I remember the Blue Jays team that should have won.

Thoughts on the All Star Game, Satchel Paige, Jose Reyes and the 1996 Padres - July 12, 2017 Jul 13, 2017

The All Star Break lumbers on. I give some All Star Game rule changes and make a suggestion for the Marlins to honor Satchel Paige. Meanwhile, the Mets stupidly honor Jose Reyes and I figure out which San Diego Padres team should have won.

Making In Memoriam and the Mariners Team That Should Have Won - July 9, 2017 Jul 10, 2017

Sitting watching my cousin try out for college baseball coaches, I talk about the making of the In Memoriam video. Plus I figure out which year for the Seattle Mariners would be their team that should have won.

Embrace the Rays because they are a great story - July 5, 2017 Jul 06, 2017

The Rays could very well win the American League pennant this year. We all have to be fine with that because it is a great story. They have been a great story for a decade. I pick the Rays team that should have won plus I explain my disdain for fire crackers on this Fifth of July.

Talking DBacks with Jesse Friedman and Remembering the 1995 Indians - July 1, 2017 Jul 02, 2017

Jessie Friedman, host of The Rattle AZ podcast, joins the podcast to talk about the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks. And I decide which Indians team was the one that should have won.

Washington Relief, The 12 Inning Limit and Remembering Arizona - June 29, 2017 Jun 30, 2017

The Nats need to line up their relievers for October NOW. Meanwhile you can talk me into 12 inning limits on games and I pick the Diamondbacks team that should have won.

BONUS EPISODE - The White Sox Team That Should Have Won - June 27, 2017 Jun 27, 2017

A quick bonus episode to help complete the Team That Should Have Won series. No offense to the 2005 squad, but there was a White Sox team that combined greats and nostalgia and the personality of the team that really should have been the team to win it all.

Giants for Sale, Bunting in No Hitters and the 2007 Rockies - June 24, 2017 Jun 24, 2017

The Giants need to try and take advantage of all the AL teams bunch together to make good trades. Meanwhile, there is NOTHING wrong with bunting your way on to break up a no hitter. Too many teams are within striking distance of a playoff spot to worry about manners. Also talking about Ortiz and A-Rod and retiring numbers and remembering the 2007 Rockies.

The Ervin Santana Quandary for Minnesota - June 13, 2017 Jun 13, 2017

The Twins are in first place and Ervin Santana is a big reason for that. He is also one of the best trade chips in the game right now. Should the Twins go for it or cash in Santana at top value? Also, in honor of Twins manager Paul Molitor, the Milwaukee Brewers team that should have won.

Urgency for the Surprise Contenders - June 11, 2017 Jun 11, 2017

Was a Milwaukee and Arizona game in June a playoff preview? That should be a good thing. Several franchises without a World Series title, like Washington, Milwaukee, Colorado and Houston find themselves as contenders in mid June. They should act like the time to win is NOW! Plus the Washington team that should have won.

Checking In At The 1/3 Mark of the Season - May 30, 2017 May 30, 2017

At the 1/3 mark of the season, some surprise teams are hanging around and the World Series participants of 2014 and 2015 should be hanging for sale signs on their roster.

Welcoming MLB on Facebook while Mike Trout is Squandered - May 26, 2017 May 27, 2017

Baseball is creeping into Facebook. We are 10 years away from wondering how we followed the game without it. In Anaheim, Mike Trout's greatness is being wasted. Meanwhile I look at the Pirates team that should have won.

Emergency Podcast and Possible Changes - May 19, 2017 May 19, 2017

My computer erased a solid podcast. Maybe it is time for another change in the format of this podcast.

12 Inning Limits, Mets a Mess and No Marlin Team Got Away - May 12, 2017 May 12, 2017

My wife agrees that baseball games should not go beyond the 12th. Meanwhile she inadvertently realigns the Major Leagues. I take another look at the Mets and figure out if ANY Marlins team got away.

Taking Stock, Acting Better and Painful Detroit Season - May 4, 2017 May 05, 2017

One month into the season, some potential contenders have some tough decisions to make. Meanwhile, Boston fans should listen to criticism rather than be so defensive. And I pick the Tigers team that should have won.

Beginning Baseball From Africa and Ending ESPN's ERA - April 28, 2017 Apr 29, 2017

Gift Ngoepe (pronounced Ngoepe) could open new potential talent in Africa for the future. Meanwhile ESPN's influence on baseball was great but could be done. And I cover the 1981 Reds, another team that should have won.

Talking Braves stadium and Angels team that should have won - April 20, 2017 Apr 20, 2017

The Braves new stadium seems nice but kind of what they already had. Meanwhile I discuss the Angels team that should have won.

What is good changes plus remembering the 2006 Twins - April 13, 2017 Apr 14, 2017

What we consider to be good and bad used to be objective in baseball. But was it ever really? Plus I remember the 2006 in the Teams that Should Have Won series.

The First Weekly Show - April 6, 2017 Apr 06, 2017

In the first edition of the new weekly version of the podcast, I reminded us how important the early games of the season can be. Plus in the Teams That Should Have Won segment, I honor the 2011 Phillies, who should have made history. Instead they fell in a heap. It may not be daily anymore, but it still feels good to float down the River Sully

Ep. 1622 - The Final Daily Episode - 4 - 2-2017 Apr 02, 2017

Well... that's a wrap. I started this podcast on October 24, 2012 and I have posted an episode every single day since. Today's will be the last of the streak. Before I turn the podcast from a daily to a weekly show, I wanted to pause and appreciate the fun I had these last 4 1/2 years.

Ep. 1621 - TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - New York Mets Edition - 4 - 1-2017 Apr 01, 2017

In the latest installment of The Teams That Should Have Won, I look at a franchise that has had a lot of near misses. The Mets have lost some heart breakers and some big time stars came and went without a ring. But the team I picked for the Mets could have built on past success and possibly could have avoided the pitfalls that would emerge in the ensuing years.

Ep. 1620 - Blake Treinen And Parallel Thinking - 3 - 31 - 2017 Mar 31, 2017

ESPN evidently came up with the same line I have been saying for years. I chalk it up to parallel thinking. Meanwhile Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen is the closer and hopes to do what no Washington pitcher has ever done.

Ep. 1619 - Stacey Gotsulias Talks Yankees And Red Sox - 3 - 30 - 2017 Mar 30, 2017

Prolific and wonderful baseball writer Stacey Gotsulias returns to the podcast. We talked about Red Sox and Yankee memories and she explains why she wanted Dave Roberts to break his leg.

Ep. 1618 - I decide who should be first base coaches - 3-29-2017 Mar 30, 2017

The first base coach should always be a place for a fan favorite. I make my suggestions for each team.

Ep. 1617 - Imagining Jurickson Profar In San Diego - 3 - 28 - 2017 Mar 28, 2017

The Padres need a shortstop and the Rangers have 24 year old Jurickson Profar in the outfield. Maybe they should be talking to each other.

Ep. 1616 - Honoring Todd Frohwirth On A Windy Day - 3 - 26 - 2017 Mar 27, 2017

On a windy day, I honor the late Todd Frohwirth, He might not have been an All Star in the majors, but he was to the high school students he coached.

Ep. 1615 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Successful WBC - 3-26-2017 Mar 26, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @southpaw1849 points out that maybe more Americans cared about the WBC than I claimed. He is right. The trick is how do you build on that?

Ep. 1614 - TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - 2002 Oakland A's - 3-25-2017 Mar 25, 2017

In this installment of The Teams That Should Have Won, I go to the Oakland A's, a team that has won a bunch but also a lot of teams that would have been great champs but fell short. But only the 2002 A's would have given the team a Hollywood ending... literally.

Ep. 1613 - Losing Texts and Letting Go of the Past - 3-24-2017 Mar 24, 2017

I lost a podcast and ALL my Text Messages today. Maybe that is a lesson... maybe I need to shed things and move on.

Ep. 1612 - Honoring Dallas Green - 3 - 23 - 2017 Mar 23, 2017

Dallas Green died today. He may not have been cute and cuddly, but he woke up two dormant fan bases and gave them something to cheer about in the 1980's.

Ep. 1611 - Baseball's Darko Milicic - 3 - 22 - 2017 Mar 22, 2017

Some teams pick badly in the MLB Draft. But two teams whiffed on picks where they could have put a star in a pennant winning situation. Essentially they are the Darko Milicics of baseball.

Ep. 1610 - Baseball, Streaming, Disney and Indiana Jones - 3-21-2017 Mar 21, 2017

MLB and their on line production can learn from how Disney and Indiana Jones handled home video .

Ep. 1609 - Oh Canada... you are blacked out - 3-20-2017 Mar 20, 2017

MLB blackout rules are stupid. But MLB blacking out Blue Jays games for all of Canada? That is insane.

Ep. 1608 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Remembering the 1977 Good Ole Days - 3-19-2017 Mar 19, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @bfler67 calls 1977 the Good Ole Days... which would have surprised people in 1977.

Ep. 1607 - TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - 1993 San Francisco Giants - 3-18-2017 Mar 18, 2017

The latest installment of the Teams That Should Have Won is the 1993 San Francisco Giants. The Giants have had a lot of near misses and a lot of recent titles. But a win in 1993 would have been something really special.

Ep. 1606 - Changes and Figuring Out What I've Been Talking About - 3-17-2017 Mar 17, 2017

As I look at what I have accomplished with the daily podcast, I wonder something: What have I been talking about?

Ep. 1605 - Potential Hall of Fame Managers, 2017 Edition - 3-16-2017 Mar 16, 2017

What managers are currently worthy of making it to the Hall of Fame? Which managers will get over the hump if they win the 2017 World Series?

Ep. 1604 - Baseball Lives And Legacies Cut Short - 3 - 15 - 2017 Mar 15, 2017

Thinking of players whose lives were cut short and what kind of legacy they could have left.

Ep. 1603 - Winding Down the Daily Podcast - 3-14-2017 Mar 14, 2017

All things come to an end. The Podcast is not ending and the Daily part of it will continue for a little bit more. But soon doing 7 of these a week will simply become impractical. Doesn't mean it isn't the most fun I've had being creative in my life.

Ep. 1602 - Tommy John, Hall Of Fame Worthy Pioneer - 3 - 13 - 2017 Mar 13, 2017

The fact that Tommy John is not in the Hall of Fame is absurd. Not only did he have the goods, but as a pioneer who risked his own body, he changed the game forever.

Ep. 1601 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Blacked Out WBC - 3 - 12 - 2017 Mar 12, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - Friend of the podcast @markblakemore wonders how the WBC could possibly be blacked out.

Ep. 1600 - THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - 2001 Yankees - 3 - 11 - 2017 Mar 11, 2017

THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON series continues. It is tough to feel for the Yankees and their misery needs to be graded on a curve. But I have no doubt that Yankee fans would have given anything to add 2001 to their World Series collection.

Ep. 1599 - New Ways to Enjoy Old Things like Baseball - 3-10-2017 Mar 10, 2017

On campus in Berkeley, I realized that the new cutting edge technology we use to enjoy entertainment is nothing new to young adults. And baseball can survive if they put their old wine in new bottles.

Ep. 1598 - Stuck with Miguel Cabrera - 3-9-2017 Mar 09, 2017

The Tigers might want to rebuild, but they are stuck with the brilliant Miguel Cabrera whether they like it or not.

Ep. 1597 - Pirates At A Crossroads - 3 - 8-2017 Mar 08, 2017

All things being equal, I would be a Pirates fan. Now that team is at a crossroads.

Ep. 1596 - Chris Archer And Uniting The WBC - 3 - 7-2017 Mar 07, 2017

Rays pitcher Chris Archer has some admirable sentiments about the WBC. But I think that a real unifying lesson can be found with how baseball is already set up.

Ep. 1595 - Shaving Away Old Identities - 3 - 6-2017 Mar 07, 2017

Some teams find themselves in flux between identity shifts. I illustrate that by shaving my beard.

Ep. 1594 - SUNDAY REQUEST - More WBC Disagreements - 3 - 5-2017 Mar 05, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @MichaelT162 and I do not see eye to eye on the WBC. No matter how cool the atmosphere is in the games, they will not be meaningful if the pitchers aren't giving 100%.

Ep. 1593 - THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - 1993 Braves - 3-4-2017 Mar 04, 2017

THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON: The 1993 Braves had the momentum, the pennant chase, the build up and the perfect combination of beloved players. They should have been the team to win it all, not the 1995 team.

Ep. 1592 - David Price's Arm And The Universe - 3 - 3-2017 Mar 03, 2017

The vastness of the cosmos is helping me deal with the inevitability of the Red Sox losing David Price for the season.

Ep. 1591 - Jake Peavy And The Agents Of Distraction - 3 - 2-2017 Mar 02, 2017

Baseball is meant to be a diversion or a distraction from every day life. But often the players, the key distractors, have real life interfere with their production on the field. Jake Peavy, dealing with a prolonged divorce is the latest example of reality colliding with fantasy.

Ep. 1590 - The Reinvention of Joe Blanton - 3-1-2017 Mar 01, 2017

The NL East will be won by the team that doesn't break down. Meanwhile new Washington reliever Joe Blanton has turned his nice career around and could become a closer option.

Ep. 1589 - Mike Trout's Anonymity and Mike Scioscia's Longevity - 2-28-2017 Feb 28, 2017

Mike Trout might never be universally recognized and that MAY just be a product of the current way we consume culture. Meanwhile Mike Scioscia might have outstayed his welcome.

Ep. 1588 - Nothing Makes Sense Anymore - 2 - 27 - 2017 Feb 28, 2017

From the World Series to the election to the Oscars, nothing seems predictable anymore... and a certain amount of predictability is critical for baseball.

Ep. 1587 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Max Scherzer's Hall Of Fame Chances - 2 - 26 - 2017 Feb 26, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @thestartingbloc asks about Max Scherzer's chances of making the Hall of Fame.

Ep. 1586 - THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON - 1978 Red Sox - 2-25-2017 Feb 25, 2017

THE TEAMS THAT SHOULD HAVE WON: The first part of a series on the podcast that I will do for the next 31 Saturdays. I look at the teams that if they had won the World Series, they would have done so under the best circumstances and with the best collection of players. First team I cover are my Red Sox and I look at the 1978 squad.

Ep. 1585 - Field Of Dreams Thoughts And How Memories Are Made - 2 - 24 - 2017 Feb 24, 2017

A lot of people don't like Field of Dreams. I get it. I still love it and the reasons why I do reflect that what we love and what we consume, including baseball, do not exist in a vacuum.

Ep. 1584 - Watching Fences as a baseball fan - 2-23-2017 Feb 23, 2017

Giving my thoughts to the only Best Picture Oscar nominee that has any connection to baseball: Fences.

Ep. 1583 - Franciso Lindor And Possible All Time Cleveland Greatness - 2- 22-2017 Feb 22, 2017

I listed my thoughts on the greatest players in each franchise's history. I realized that Francisco Lindor has the outside chance to become the greatest player in Cleveland Indians history. It is there for the taking.

Ep. 1582 - Honoring The Cubs And Winning When You Are Supposed To - 2 - 21 - 2017 Feb 21, 2017

The Cubs won it all last year. Perhaps you heard. But let's savor how infrequently a team wins in the year they are SUPPOSED to win!

Ep. 1581 - There Will Be A Baseball Figure As President Eventually - 2 - 20 - 2017 Feb 20, 2017

It is Presidents Day. Will we ever have a baseball player President? Why not?

Ep. 1580 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Debating The Best Players On Each Team - 2 - 19 - 2017 Feb 19, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - On Twitter, I posted YouTube clips with the players I thought were the best of all time for each franchise. Some readers, like @bfb242 disagreed with me.

Ep. 1579 - The Unusual Legacy Of Mark Davis - 2 - 18 - 2017 Feb 18, 2017

The card of the day for Sully Baseball was a Mark Davis Topps Card. I bet you do not know this, but he is a Cy Young winner once traded for a Hall of Famer and another time dealt for an MVP. I am POSITIVE you didn't know that.

Ep. 1578 - Former Indians All Star Sid Monge Joins The Podcast - 2 - 17 - 2017 Feb 17, 2017

Former Cleveland Indians All Star reliever Sid Monge joins the podcast today. We talked about his days with the Tribe and the Tigers, his 30 years of coaching and what other sports he could have mastered.

Ep. 1577 - The Marlins MUST Be Crazy - 2 - 16 - 2017 Feb 17, 2017

6 days ago, I thought the Marlins were about to get a normal owner. Now I have to say the sentences "Jeffrey Loria might become ambassador to France" and "Trump' son in law might face conflicts of interest with purchasing the Marlins."

Ep. 1576 - Alex Reyes And The Case For PEDS - 2 - 15 - 2017 Feb 15, 2017

Alex Reyes looks like he is going to have Tommy John surgery. These Tommy John surgeries are driving me crazy. Perhaps this is a case for good, clean PEDs.

Ep. 1575 - My Funny Mets Valentine - 2 - 14 - 2017 Feb 15, 2017

On Valentine's Day, I take a look at the Mets whose 2017 is totally uncertain and Terry Collins is about to have an unusual title in the team's history.

Ep. 1574 - Astros, Zack Greinke And Tech Issues - 2 - 13 - 2017 Feb 14, 2017

The Astros need to go all in. And that means taking Zack Greinke off of the Diamondbacks' hands. Meanwhile I have all sorts of tech issues.

Ep. 1573 - SUNDAY REQUEST - A Runner On Second To Start Extra Innings - 2 - 12 - 2017 Feb 12, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @rybrooks26 asks me about the proposed rule change where a runner is put on second base to start extra innings. Man alive is that idea stupid!

Ep. 1572 - RIP Mike Ilitch - 2 - 11 - 2017 Feb 11, 2017

Mike Ilitch passed away, ending a proud era in Tigers history and opening up a new day filled with questions and possibly not as much spending.

Ep. 1571 - Dreaming of the Loria Free Miami Marlins - 2-10-2017 Feb 10, 2017

Will Jeffrey Loria sell the Marlins? It looks like he might! And if it happens, maybe the Marlins will finally have a chance to grow a fan base.

Ep. 1570 - Farewell and Respect to the Classic Giants Bullpen - 2-9-2017 Feb 09, 2017

The Giants wonderful bullpen was kept together for probably one season too long. But as it is broken up, salute the 4 rings of Javier Lopez, bid farewell to Sergio Romo and possibly welcome back Brian Wilson.

Ep. 1569 - The Sneaky Cardinals Could Win In 2017 - 2 - 8-2017 Feb 08, 2017

The Cardinals may have missed the post season last year (barely) and have flown under the radar this off season. But sleep on this team at your own peril. They have a combination of veterans, young players, and a bunch of comeback candidates poised to make 2017 fun for the Red Birds.

Ep. 1568 - It Is Up To The Braves To Save Atlanta - 2 - 7-2017 Feb 07, 2017

Atlanta has become a city synonymous with sports suffering, especially after this Super Bowl. Maybe a rebuilt Braves team can turn that around.

Ep. 1567 - Washing Dishes, Being Wrong And Missing A Classic Game - 2 - 6-2017 Feb 06, 2017

The Super Bowl was so boring and such a blow out that I decided to do the dishes and record a podcast while my sons made their lunch. With such a lackluster post season, I realized that baseball's worst post season in MY lifetime was 1989. Little did I know that while I was recording that, the Patriots were staging a comeback for the ages.

Ep. 1566 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Be On The Right Side Of History - 2 - 4-2017 Feb 05, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @thestartingbloc wondered if I spent too much time focusing on the negative with Aroldis Chapman in the World Series as opposed to accentuating the many positive stories. Sometimes shedding light on the negative is important.

Ep. 1565 - Frank Robinson and the Big Red Machine - 2-4-2017 Feb 04, 2017

One of the most intriguing "What Ifs" in baseball history is the question "What if the Reds did NOT trade Frank Robinson to Cincinnati?" Truth be told, while it was a HORRIBLE trade for the Reds, it is hard to see them having a BETTER decade in the 1970's with him as they had without him.

Ep. 1564 - Baseball Nostalgia and the Star Wars Prequels - 2-3-2017 Feb 03, 2017

For some reason, my kids love the Star Wars prequels. But my being incredulous to liking The Phantom Menace et al made me realize I was doing what I hate when I hear it from baseball fans: I was discounting what they loved based on MY Nostalgia.

Ep. 1563 - The Brunansky Catch And Modern Baseball Technology - 2 - 2-2007 Feb 03, 2017

Tom Brunansky made a great catch to clinch the 1990 AL East Division for the Red Sox. I remembered looking for a place in New York to watch the game. And comedian Mike Donovan recorded the catch on video. Today those two actions would be taken for granted. In 1990, they took determination to do.

Ep. 1562 - The A's Need A Stadium That Matches Their Innovation - 2 - 1-2017 Feb 01, 2017

The A's in Oakland have a history of innovation on and off the field. Their new stadium should reflect that. And Las Vegas should rig a few games to make sure the Raiders move out to give the A's room to build their park.

Ep. 1561 - The WBC and Bringing in the Best to America - 1-31-2017 Jan 31, 2017

The World Baseball Classic is going on again this year. I am not a big fan of it, but it SHOULD be a gateway to bring the best and most talented from all over the world to compete on the American stage.

Ep. 1560 - The Historical Agony Of The Astros - 1-30-2017 Jan 30, 2017

The Houston Astros must be considered one of the most tortured fan bases in baseball. A closer examination at their post season past shows a huge number of games that could have been theirs with a bounce here or there.

Ep. 1559 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Who is the best hitter of this generation? 1-29-2017 Jan 29, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @thestartingbloc wonders who is the best hitter of this generation: Cabrera or Pujols.

Ep. 1558 - The Padres Need 35,000 Fans A Day To Have Fun - 1 - 28 - 2017 Jan 28, 2017

The San Diego Padres can be a unique fan base if 35,000 people can show up to PetCo Park a day. Why not? It is a fun time at the ball game!

Ep. 1557 - The Fragile Legacy Of Rich Gossage - 1 - 27 - 2017 Jan 28, 2017

Rich Gossage is one of the greatest relievers of all time. But he almost became an All Star workhouse starter. Why? Because he was one.

Ep. 1556 - The Strange Legacy of the 2007 Red Sox - 1-26-2017 Jan 26, 2017

It is the 10 year anniversary of the Red Sox second championship this century. The legacy of the team is not a cute and cuddly one.

Ep. 1555 - The Dodgers Expensively Stand Pat - 1-25-2017 Jan 25, 2017

The Dodgers have spent a lot of money this off season. But in the end they didn't improve themselves. They are in neutral which is not good enough.

Ep. 1554 - Favorite Regular Season Moments Of 2016 - 1 - 24 - 2017 Jan 24, 2017

Superfan @Cu8sFan (Cubs Fan With An 8) asks me what my favorite moments of the 2016 regular season were.

Ep. 1553 - The Deaths of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte - 1-23-2017 Jan 23, 2017

Sunday, we learned about the tragic deaths of Yordano Ventura and Starling Marte. These were two lives cut short and two very different careers ended in the worst way. Meanwhile, an awful Tweet by a fan about the death of Ventura made me realize we need to do small things to make this experience of living a little better.

Ep. 1552 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Reinstating Shoeless Joe Jackson - 1 - 22 - 2017 Jan 22, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @BobBuscaglia if Shoeless Joe's death means he has paid the price for his lifetime ban. I wonder how that question affects Pete Rose.

Ep. 1551 - Decisions And Consequences For The Angels - 1 - 21 - 2017 Jan 21, 2017

In 2012, the Angels decided to sign Josh Hamilton instead of retaining Zack Greinke. That decision haunts the team to this day.

Ep. 1550 - The Brewers and Windows of Opportunity - 1-20-2017 Jan 20, 2017

It's a good day to talk about the Milwaukee Brewers and how they have made some terrific trades recently. They understand better than most teams about windows of opportunity.

Ep. 1549 - Hall of Fame Predictions, Hopes and Analysis - 1-19-2017 Jan 19, 2017

I revealed my Hall of Fame ballot, made my predictions of how the vote would turn out and then looked at the class that will include Ivan Rodriguez, Jeff Bagwell and finally Tim Raines.

Ep. 1548 - Honoring Curt Flood At The Airport - 1-18-2017 Jan 18, 2017

While sitting listening to 1970's songs at the airport, I honor Curt Flood, who basically sacrificed his career to usher in the Free Agency era.

Ep. 1547 - Rangers Can Claim This Decade With Better Pitching - 1 - 17 - 2017 Jan 17, 2017

The Rangers need to shore up their team to win a title this decade. But forget hitters. You can get hitters any time. They need to make offers to EVERY available free agent pitcher.

Ep. 1546 - Saluting Hamtramck Stadium on Dr. King Day - 1-16-2017 Jan 16, 2017

It is Dr. King Day. And on this day, I am saluting Hamtramck Stadium, one of the last remaining former Negro League parks and a monument for what is good and what is wrong with our country.

Ep. 1545- SUNDAY REQUEST - The Bay Area And Support Of Two Teams - 1 - 15 - 2017 Jan 15, 2017

SuNDAY REQUEST - @Thischarminham disagrees with my take on the Bay Area's ability to support more than one team.

Ep. 1544 - Wil Myers And The San Diego Hitters Paradise - 1 - 14 - 2017 Mixdown Jan 14, 2017

Wil Myers looks like he is sticking around in San Diego. The Padres might play in a pitchers park but some hitters found their mojo in Petco Park.

Ep. 1543 - Bad Luck on Friday the 13th - 1-13-2017 Jan 13, 2017

It is Friday the 13th, a day that brings up issues of luck and good fortune. Some players had horrible luck. Others had obscenely good luck.

Ep. 1542 - Baseball as a reliable friend - 1-12-2017 Jan 12, 2017

Spent a great few days with my dad, but we both wished there was a baseball game on. Baseball acts as a constant friend who is reliable. For me, it is an indicator that things are going to be ok.

Ep. 1541 - San Diego now belongs to only the Padres - 1-11-2017 Jan 12, 2017

The city of San Diego is now a one team city. The Padres have the city to themselves. Fans need to support them like never before.

Ep. 1540 - There Will Be Rockies In Cooperstown - 1 - 10 - 2017 Jan 10, 2017

There are no Colorado Rockies in the Hall of Fame. Larry Walker and Todd Helton might change that.

Ep. 1539 - The Insecure Californian Fans - 1 - 9-2017 Jan 09, 2017

I would like to see a Padres and A's World Series. Do you know why? Because California is filled with all sorts of regional insecurities and this would be a great face off for two cities with an inferiority complex.

Ep. 1538 - SUNDAY REQUEST - PGA On Twitter Before MLB - 1 - 8-2017 Jan 08, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST -@theSTLpoke asks about how MLB has fallen behind golf in terms of embracing social media and distribution of their product.

Ep. 1537 - Looking At The NFL Playoffs With MLB Glasses - 1 - 7-2017 Jan 07, 2017

The football playoffs are starting and there are some playoff teams who do not have a single player I can name. But I always watch the NFL in January and I do so through a baseball prism.

Ep. 1536 - Breaking Down Here Come The Tigers With Kevin Maher - 1 - 6-2017 Jan 06, 2017

The wonderful comedian Kevin Maher, creator of Kevin Geeks Out, joins the podcast to discuss the horrible and so bad you can not look away 1978 baseball comedy Here Come The Tigers, a shameless, heartless and joyless rip off of the classic film, The Bad News Bears.

Ep. 1535 - Nelson Figueroa Discusses His Career And His Annual Charity Bowl - 1 - 5-2017 Jan 05, 2017

Former big league (and Brandeis!) pitcher Nelson Figueroa joins the podcast. He discussed his Annual Charity Bowl in New York as well as his career which took him from Brooklyn to Queens by way of Arizona, Philadelphia, Taiwan and the Caribbean.

Ep. 1534 - Talking Schilling And The Crowded Hall - 1 - 4-2017 Jan 05, 2017

Curt Schilling and I may not see eye to eye on many things. But I do think his Hall of Fame candidacy should be debated and his politics should stay out of it.

Ep. 1533 - Talking Foul Balls While Playing Pinball - 1-3-2017 Jan 03, 2017

While at the Pacific Pinball Museum, I thought about some of the most dramatic foul balls of all time. Some of them could have changed the course of baseball history.

Ep. 1532 - Singular Success or Compounded Years of Greatness - 1-2-2016 Jan 02, 2017

Will 2017 be remembered as a year for a team's accomplishments? Or will it be part of a chain of success? And will the 2017 be a rematch of Cleveland and the Cubs?

Ep. 1531 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Introducing The Suffering Index - 1-1-2017 Jan 01, 2017

SUNDAY REQUEST - @TomTaylor1138 asks which fan base is suffering the most now. For a question like this, I could not just make idle speculation. I needed to create a new statistic: THE SUFFERING INDEX

Ep. 1530 - Wrapping Up 2016 - 12-31-2016 Dec 31, 2016

So 2016 is wrapping up. It was a strange year, but a memorable one for Cubs and Cleveland fans.

Ep. 1529- Being Asked Podcast Questions By My Son - 12-30-2016 Dec 30, 2016

My son wanted to ask ME questions about my podcast. I obliged.

Ep. 1528 - Cross Polinating Fandom Plus A Phantom Cleveland Episode - 12 -29-2016 Dec 29, 2016

LeBron James supported the Indians during the World Series. That made me think about the contract players should have with the fan base they play for.

Ep. 1527 - Asking Hard Questions With Vanessa Ivy Rose - 12-28-2016 Dec 28, 2016

Vanessa Ivy Rose ( @VTLove1Another ), friend of the podcast and grand daughter of Negro League star and Hall of Famer Turkey Stearnes, returns to the podcast. We talk about some tough issues about the world today, regard race and perceptions and they ways that sports can raise relevant questions.

Ep. 1526 - Thinking of the Japanese Baseball Legends who never played for MLB - 12-27-2016 Dec 27, 2016

I have often wondered which Negro League players and Cuban stars could have excelled in the big leagues. But what about Sadaharu Oh? What could HE or any other Japanese star have done in the major leagues?

Ep. 1525 - Back To The Ballpark Playing Cap Bingo With @Cu8sfan - 12-26-2016 Dec 26, 2016

As the holidays pile up, I wish I could go to a ballgame. I will do the next best thing. This is part of a conversation I had with podcast superfan Marcel (aka Cubs fan with an 8) about searching for caps in Switzerland.

Ep. 1524 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Asking about Encarnacion on Christmas - 12-25-2016 Dec 25, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @BobBuscaglia wonders if I would have signed Edwin Encarnacion for a 3 year deal like Cleveland did. In a vacuum, no. But this signing wasn't in a vacuum. It is a Christmas Day episode.

Ep. 1523 - Larry Herndon Remembers The Glory Years In Detroit - 12 - 24 - 2016 Dec 24, 2016

Former Tigers outfielder Larry Herndon joins the podcast to share memories of the 1984 World Series and winning the 1987 AL East title.

Ep. 1522 - Relocation And New New England Team Thoughts From Bob Hope Airport - 12 - 23 - 2016 Dec 23, 2016

While waiting for a plane at the Bob Hope Airport, or whatever it is called now, I wondered about expansion and relocation. I saw how LA football reflected Tampa Bay baseball and perhaps another team could work in New England.

Ep .1521 - Thinking Of Austin As An Expansion Location - 12- 22-2016 Dec 22, 2016

It might be time for baseball to think about expansion again. But while the usual suspects of cities are still in contention for a new team, an article by J. P Morosi brought up an interesting location: Austin.

Ep. 1520 - Pondering Jimmy Rollins And Cooperstown - 12 - 21 - 2016 Dec 21, 2016

Jimmy Rollins will continue his wonderful career as a member of the 2017 San Francisco Giants. Has he had a Hall of Fame career? Would have been a Hall of Famer had be played earlier in time?

Ep. 1519 - A Salute to Clay Buchholz - 12-20-2016 Dec 20, 2016

Clay Buchholz's long and complicated relationship with the Red Sox has come to an end. It is time for Red Sox fans to salute him.

Ep. 1518 - The A's And Oakland Have A Dysfuctional Relationship - 12 - 19 - 2016 Dec 19, 2016

The Raiders are trying to squeeze hundreds of millions of dollars out of Oakland for a new stadium. Why does Oakland bend over backwards for the Raiders and not the A's? And the A's should think of breaking up with Oakland.

Ep. 1517 - SUNDAY REQUEST Learning About The Pitcher's Plate - 12 - 18 - 2016 Dec 18, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @BobOldisTowel corrects me about the Pitcher's Plate and I continue to realize the tonnage of what I DON'T know about baseball.

Ep. 1516 - Understanding New Yankee Stadium And Heritage Park - 12 - 17 - 2016 Dec 17, 2016

I visited new Yankee Stadium and walked around Heritage Field, which reminded me of an Alexandre Dumas novel.

Ep. 1515 - A Return To The Polo Grounds Towers - 12 - 16 - 2016 Dec 16, 2016

I visited the Polo Grounds towers, once the home of the Giants and the epicenter of New York baseball. Now it is an apartment complex and the baseball hub is across the river. How did that happen?

Ep. 1514 - Honoring The Giants At CitiField - 12 - 15 - 2016 Dec 15, 2016

If the Mets fanbase can be traced back to the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants, then CitiField needs to honor a few Giants, including John McGraw.

Ep. 1513 - CitiField And The Heritage Of The Mets - 12 - 14 - 2016 Dec 14, 2016

I visited CitiField, the new home of the Mets. It is a monument to the Brooklyn Dodgers and a missed opportunity to honor baseball of the 1960's.

Ep. 1512 - Visiting Ebbetts Field In Brooklyn - 12 - 13 - 2016 Dec 13, 2016

I visited the Ebbets Field Apartments in Flatbush Brooklyn. This was once the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Ep. 1511 - A Risky Yankee Rebuild - 12 - 12 - 2016 Dec 12, 2016

In New York City, I took a look at the Yankees rebuilding process, the assumptions and the last time there were no active World Champion Yankees on the roster.

Ep. 1510 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Figuring Out Which Kind Of Suffering Is Worse - 12 - 11 - 2016 Dec 11, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @Bethrich52 and @swampudlian wonder which manner of suffering is worse: Always being bad or losing the big one.

Ep. 1509 - The White Sox Fans Get Ready For Good Times In A Few Years - 12 - 10 - 2016 Dec 10, 2016

Attention White Sox fans! The next few years will not feature a lot of wins for your team and LOTS for the Cubs. But if you stay loyal to your team, the amazing rebuilding process by the GM will reward you soon.

Episode 1508 - Stockpiling World Series Closers - 12 - 9-2016 Dec 09, 2016

Former Red Sox World Series hero and closer Koji Uehara looks like he is heading to Chicago. He will join Cubs pitchers Mike Montgomery and Wade Davis as pitchers who closed out a World Series. Why stop there?

Ep. 1507 - Wade Davis Could Join A Unique Group Of Closers - 12 - 8-2016 Dec 08, 2016

The Cubs brought in Wade Davis, who will be the closer for the defending World Champions for the second straight year. If he clinches a post season series in Chicago, he will join a select fraternity in terms pitchers for 2 different franchises.

Ep. 1506 - Chris Sale Changes His Sox And Other Puns - 12 - 7-2016 Dec 07, 2016

Chris Sale was dealt to the Red Sox from the White Sox... and oddly it could make a lot of sense for both teams.

Ep. 1505 - Everyone Is Rebuilding The Central But Cleveland - 12 - 6-2016 Dec 06, 2016

The Indians could be making a run for Edwin Encarnacion. Do you know why? Because every other team in their division is rebuilding.

Ep. 1504 - Bud Selig is in the Hall of Fame and I am Physically Ill - 12-5-2016 Dec 05, 2016

Well... Bud Selig is in the Hall of Fame. And with his election, my reverence for the honor Hall of Famers get has been a little diminished.

Ep. 1503 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Bud Selig In Cooperstown - 12 - 4-2016 Dec 04, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @WesJoke wants to know if I think Bud Selig should be in the Hall of Fame. I don't, and my reasons are not subtle.

Ep. 1502 - Talking About Urgency With Justin McGuire - 12 - 3-2016 Dec 03, 2016

Justin McGuire, former MLB Editor of the Sporting News and creator of the new podcast Baseball By The Book, is my guest today. We talked about which teams should have the greatest sense of urgency going into 2017 and some Hall of Fame thoughts.

Ep. 1501 - Looking For A Lost Car And My Memory For Baseball - 12 - 2-2016 Dec 02, 2016

I couldn't find my car. I had no idea where I parked it. So as I wondered around a parking lot late at night, I tried to remember the 1987 Twins and 1988 Dodgers and praised the powers that be for signing a new CBA.

Ep. 1500 - The Nostalgia Vortex - 12-1-2016 Dec 01, 2016

For 1,500 straight says, Paul Francis Sullivan, (aka Sully) has done a baseball podcast. Today Sully looks at the concept of baseball nostalgia and realizes that everything is trying to celebrate the late 1940's. Why should post WWII monopolize traditional baseball?

Ep. 1499 - Seattle, Bud Selig, Connie Mack And The Universe - 11- 29-2016 Nov 30, 2016

The universe and our concept of reality is a vast web of connections and reactions to events. And the connections are not always obvious. Connie Mack not retiring from baseball in the 1940's affected the existence of the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners. Trust me, it makes sense.

Ep. 1498 - Catching Up With MLB Reports Creator Chuck Booth - 11 - 29 - 2016 Nov 29, 2016

MLB Reports creator Chuck Booth joins the podcast to talk about his many ballpark trips and keeping up a big on line network.

Ep. 1497 - The Penny Pinching Dodgers - 11 - 28 - 2016 Nov 28, 2016

Are the Dodgers going to be a cost cutting team? Then their front office will have to remember their Tampa Bay Rays days to finally bring a pennant to Chavez Ravine.

Ep. 1496 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Avoiding a Lockout - 11-27-2016 Nov 27, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @Tim_DutchSoxFan wants to know what will stop a Lockout over the CBA. The answer is common sense.

Ep. 1495 - Panda Shopping And Confusing Diamondbacks - 11 - 26 - 2016 Nov 26, 2016

The Giants want Pablo Sandoval back? Holy cow, whatever they want, the Red Sox should make the deal NOW! Meanwhile the Diamondbacks continue to be very very strange.

Ep. 1494 - The Padres Get Dull With Their Uniforms Again - 11 - 25 - 2016 Nov 25, 2016

WHY WHY WHY won't the Padres embrace their identity? Why won't they put brown in their uniforms? Fans want it! Baseball wants it! What do they gain with these boring uniforms?

Ep. 1493 - Turkey Day With Vanessa Ivy Rose, Granddaughter Of Turkey Stearnes - 11 - 24 - 2016 Nov 24, 2016

Happy Turkey Day! And what better way to pay tribute to Turkeys today than talking about Negro League Star and Hall of Famer Turkey Stearnes. His granddaughter, Vanessa Ivy Rose (nee Vanessa Thompson) is a friend of the podcast and joined me to talk about her granddad, his legacy and the Cooperstown experience.

Ep. 1492 - Columbus (OH) Sailed The Ocean Blue - 11 - 23 - 2016 Nov 23, 2016

For Episode 1492, I looked at Columbus... the city, not the explorer. I wonder if Columbus could have been a major league city if the American League was formed differently.

Ep. 1491 - Putting The Pressure On The Dodgers - 11 -22 -2016 Nov 22, 2016

What team has the most pressure on them going into 2017? It has to be the Dodgers, who despite a galaxy of stars could be going into their third decade without a pennant.

Ep. 1490 - Witnessing The Greatest Ray And Marlin Ever - 11-21-2016 Nov 21, 2016

The Rays and Marlins might not have the rich tradition of teams like the Yankees, Giants or Cardinals. That does not mean we shouldn't savor the fact that the greatest players of their history, Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton, are currently playing for them.

Ep. 1489 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Serious Thoughts On The Mariners Hats - 11 - 20 - 2016 Nov 20, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @IlliniDodgers and others wanted me to follow through on a joke premise I made after Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. I oblige and give my emotional thoughts regarding the Mariners hats over the years.

Ep. 1488 - The Reds, Joe Votto and why I will never be cast as James Bond - 11-19-2016 Nov 19, 2016

The Reds might not contend in 2017, but they SHOULD have the best lead off man in baseball in the rebuilding process... if only they would bat Joey Votto lead off. Along the way, I discuss why I won't play James Bond and I tie it into the discussion.

Ep. 1487 - Kris Bryant, Mike Trout And The Young MVPs - 11 - 18 - 2016 Nov 18, 2016

Mike Trout is half way to his Hall of Fame clinching. Kris Bryant has already gotten some of the hard parts over with. Now just imagine a World Series match up featuring the two.

Ep. 1486 - The Curious Case Of Cy Young Winner Rick Porcello - 11-17-2016 Nov 17, 2016

The Cy Young results came in. While Max Scherzer is a solid choice, Rick Porcello's election is as strange as any as we have seen this month... and that is saying something.

Ep. 1485 - The Need For A Pair Of Aces In Cleveland - 11 - 16 - 2016 Nov 16, 2016

The Indians haven't won the World Series since 1948. If they had better timing with their aces, they could have won titles in the 1990's and the 2000's. They are close to one in 2017, but maybe they should add a second ace to join Cy Young front runner Corey Kluber.

Ep. 1484 - Saluting Ryan Howard - 11 - 15 - 2016 Nov 15, 2016

Ryan Howard's time in Philadelphia is done and maybe his career is as well. Why he became a cautionary tale of signing sluggers to long term deals, he also did enough to be given a salute for his accomplishments.

Ep. 1483 - The Direction Of The 2017 White Sox - 11-14-2016 Nov 14, 2016

There is another team in Chicago besides the champion Cubs. The White Sox are at a cross roads and could contend in 2017 if they choose to.

Ep. 1482 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Listening To Others And Asking Questions - 11 - 13 - 2016 Nov 13, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - Friend of the Podcast @IlliniDodgers had issues with something I said in a previous podcast. I think he was right. Along the way I tried to talk about a 60 second wait time to respond on Twitter and minority manager hirings.

Ep. 1481 - Justin Verlander And The Tigers Decisions - 11-12-2016 Nov 12, 2016

The Tigers are at a cross roads and it could mean selling Justin Verlander now when his value is skyhigh.

Ep. 1480 - Thinking about the 5000 Club - 11-11-2016 Nov 11, 2016

Sure the 3,000 hit club is cool, but the 5,000 times on base list might be the best group of offensive players.

Ep. 1479 - Healing and Constructive Anger Through Baseball - 11-10-2016 Nov 10, 2016

Recorded after the election, I look at distractions, how soon an election takes place after the World Series and how negative feelings expressed through baseball can be constructive.

Ep. 1478 - Looking At The MLB Awards Ballot On Election Day - 11 - 9-2016 Nov 09, 2016

On Election Night, I avoided politics and talked about the award ballot for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year.

Ep. 1477 - Driving Late At Night Thinking Of Temporary Stadiums - 11-8-2016 Nov 08, 2016

While driving late at night in the East Bay, I wondered if maybe the answer to the stadium issue for the A's would be a ballpark that didn't have to stand all season long. It made sense late at night.

Ep. 1476 - Traditions, Logos and the Cleveland Raiders - 11-7-2016 Nov 07, 2016

The tradition of the Indians name is not as ironclad as you would think. They were almost the Cleveland Raiders, which would have been amazing. Plus I bring up Chief Wahoo again and showed how easy the solution would be for it.

Ep. 1475 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Chapman and his mediocre postseason - 11-6-2016 Nov 06, 2016

On today's Sunday Request, @ewokinla knows my disdain for Aroldis Chapman but felt he might have been the difference between the Cubs winning or losing the World Series. I beg to differ.

Ep. 1474 - Celebrating the Cubs title with @cu8sfan - 11-5-2016 Nov 05, 2016

Super Cubs fan (and Sully Baseball devotee) Marcel Beiler, AKA @cu8sfan (Cubs Fan With An Eight) joins the show to talk about the World Series title and celebration.

Ep. 1473 - The Absurdity of Mike Montgomery's save and other thoughts - 11-4-2016 Nov 04, 2016

Mike Montgomery's save in Game 7 of the World Series was as unlikely as any in baseball history. Plus some surprising names led who owned October and the World Series.

Ep. 1472 - The Cubs Win An Epic Worthy Of Homer (The Poet) - 11-3-2016 Nov 03, 2016

Even nature had to stop and catch its breath as the Indians and Cubs fought through a game I rank as one of the 3 greatest I have ever seen.

Ep. 1471 - Previewing Glory And Frustrations For Game 7 - 11 - 2-2016 Nov 02, 2016

Game 7 of the World Series is tonight. What fan base will have their dreams come true? Which fan base will be devastated? What scenarios will be the most crushing? And what other Game 7's have lived up to the hype?

Ep. 1470 - A Very Strange Dud Of A World Series Game 6 - 11 - 1-2016 Nov 02, 2016

Was Game 6 of the 2016 World Series a classic? Actually no. It was kind of a dud. But it was a strange dud whose impact could be felt in Game 7.

Ep. 1469 - Looking At Game 5 And Forward To November Baseball - 10-31 -2016 Oct 31, 2016

Game 5 of the 2016 World Series was a thriller. I gave my in game thoughts and post game opinions as the baseball season moves on to November.

Ep. 1468 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Thoughts On Clinching Moments - 10 - 30 - 2016 Oct 30, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @sullybballLOTD has thoughts on a video I posted showing the clinching moments of 50 straight years of the World Series.

Ep. 1467 - Old Droughts And New Long Suffering Fans - 10 - 29 - 2016 Oct 29, 2016

In a few days one team will no longer be suffering through a big drought. One team will continue their drought. And time has gone on, some surprising franchises will make their fans "Long Suffering" soon.

Ep. 1466 - Narratives that shift and the $2 million ticket - 10 - 28 - 2016 Oct 28, 2016

World Series narratives can be impossible to predict even after three games. Meanwhile I ponder a $2 million ticket to Wrigley.

Ep. 1465 - The Clay Buchholz and Frank Thomas Factor and World Series thoughts - 10-27-2016 Oct 28, 2016

I have some thoughts of Game 2 of the World Series and I began to think of Frank Thomas and Clay Buchholz and participating and NOT participating in the World Series.

Ep. 1464 - The Virtues Of Distractions - 10 - 26 - 2016 Oct 26, 2016

Baseball is a distraction from reality. And some days that is a very useful service.

Ep. 1463 - Previewing The World Series During A Light Night Drive - 10 - 25 - 2016 Oct 25, 2016

Taking a very late night drive, I stay awake by talking about the World Series and the Hall of Fame legacies of some of the players and specifically the managers.

Ep. 1462 - THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY EPISODE - 10 - 24 - 2016 Oct 24, 2016

Four Years... A New Podcast every single day. I reflect on what has changed since I started doing the show and what else needs to be done.

Ep. 1461 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Talking The Gonzalez Slide And More With My Wife - 10 - 23 - 2016 Oct 23, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @IlliniDodgers wants to know my thoughts on the Adrian Gonzalez slide. Plus my wife and I talk about the World Series match ups and Chief Wahoo.

Ep. 1460 - Long Suffering Dodger Fans And Losing Respect For Maddon - 10 - 22 - 2016 Oct 23, 2016

Sure there are long suffering Cub fans. There are also long suffering Dodger fans. And they suffered tonight. Meanwhile Maddon's decision to celebrate Chapman made me turn off the game.

Ep. 1459 - Picking Off Season Awards On An Off Day - 10 - 21 - 2016 Oct 21, 2016

No games today, so no better time to pick the off season awards, which should be handed out before Game 1 of the World Series.

Ep. 1458 - Slogging Through NLCS Game 5 - 10 - 20 - 2016 Oct 21, 2016

What was going to be one of the great games of the year turned into a slow paced frustrating game between the Dodgers and Cubs.

Ep. 1457 - Talking Cleveland Sports With Bill Sindelar - 10 - 19 - 2016 Oct 19, 2016

The Indians won the pennant! And I talked about being a Cleveland fan in these happy times with super fan and comedian, Bill Sindelar.

Ep. 1456 - Cleveland Is A Positive Place - 10 - 18 - 2016 Oct 18, 2016

The Indians might not have clinched today, but they are in the process of doing something really special.

Ep. 1455 - Dodgers Are In It And Cleveland Clinching Curiosities - 10 - 17 - 2016 Oct 17, 2016

While it rains in Pasadena, I look at how the Dodgers are back in it, why Rich Hill is so important and how oddly the Indians have clinched more times in Boston than in Cleveland.

Ep. 1454 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Cubs Winning In Spite Of Chapman - 10 - 16 - 2016 Oct 16, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @snocodude wonders if Chapman's blown save makes me happy for a Cubs win. Not really.

Ep. 1453 - The Kluber - Kershaw Narratives For The Postseason - 10 - 15 - 2016 Oct 15, 2016

Will the narrative of October 2016 revolve around Clayton Kershaw and Corey Kluber?

Ep. 1452 - Making Futile ALCS and NLCS predictions - 10-14-2016 Oct 15, 2016

At the airport (sorry no music) I make my ALCS and NLCS picks. But that is always an exercise in futility. Don't believe me? Ask Trevor Bauer's drone.

Ep. 1451 - The Dodgers And Nationals Fight For A Narrative - 10 - 13 - 2016 Oct 14, 2016

The Nationals and Dodgers played not only for a game and a series but an identity.

Ep. 1450 - The Giants Are Out. Some Other Fan Base Will Love This Year - 10 - 12 - 2016 Oct 12, 2016

The Giants end the season as only the 2016 Giants could. I answer a @cu8sfan question plus look to see what the rest of October has in store.

Ep. 1449 - Watching A Division Series Classic - The Joe Panik Game - 10 - 11 - 2016 Oct 11, 2016

I watched the classic Game 3 of the 2016 Division Series, not knowing who the hero would be nor who would get to claim the game for themselves. It was a thriller that showed why baseball is the best game of them all.

Ep. 1448 - Matt Bush Thoughts And Good Bye To Ortiz - 10 - 10 - 2016 Oct 11, 2016

I confront my own hypocrisy regarding Matt Bush and the Rangers. Meanwhile I say good bye to David Ortiz.

Ep. 1447 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Washing Machines, Rain Outs And Blackouts - 10 - 9-2016 Oct 10, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @raypmcconnell asks me about blackouts while I stare at my washing machine and later I take my kids to dinner and see a wild end to Texas vs. Toronto.

Ep. 1446 - Making Furniture And Being Sad At Playoff Baseball - 10 - 8-2016 Oct 09, 2016

I realized on a beautiful California day that the results of the 2016 playoff games have made me sad. I make some furniture and watch the Giants lose to the Cubs.

Ep. 1445 - A Roller Coaster Day Of Baseball That Isn't Over - 10 - 7-2016 Oct 08, 2016

My emotions bounced all over the place in a roller coaster day of baseball. My pick to win the World Series, the Rangers are stinking up the joint. So are my beloved Red Sox. And I can't figure out who to root for in Washington vs. Los Angeles.

Ep. 1444 - Watching the Division Series at the Dutch Goose - 10-6-2016 Oct 07, 2016

I watched the Indians and Red Sox game at the Dutch Goose in Menlo Park, California. There I saw the reverse of the Tyranny of the Save, hated pinch running and met a guy from Massachusetts named Bill.

Ep. 1443 - Wild Card Predictions Thoughts And Showalter Trashing - 10 - 5-2016 Oct 06, 2016

I make my Wild Card predictions and breakdown my thoughts on the games. I can't believe how Buck Showalter blew it. Meanwhile I existed in a rip in time at the end of the Giants and Mets game.

Ep. 1442 - My Official 2016 Post Season Picks - 10 - 4-2016 Oct 04, 2016

The post season is about to begin. And with that comes my futile attempt at predictions. This year, I dutifully made my picks. I also compared them to simulating the playoffs on WhatIfSports and also by flipping a coin.

Ep. 1441 - Red Sox Post Season Memory Game With Nick Stevens - 10 - 3-2016 Oct 03, 2016

Fellow Red Sox fan and comedian/writer/YouTube star Nick Stevens rejoined the podcast to play a fun nostalgic game. I mentioned each year the Red Sox made the post season that we remember watching and we each said our first memories of that team.

Ep. 1440 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Why I Haven't Been Rooting For The Cubs - 10 - 2-2016 Oct 03, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @achmeineye thinks I hate the Cubs. I don't, but I am not rooting for them. That plus end of the season thoughts.

Ep. 1439 - Talking 2016 Red Sox With Nick Stevens - 10 - 1-2016 Oct 01, 2016

Comedian, videomaker and fellow transplanted Red Sox fan Nick Stevens and I give our thoughts on the 2016 AL East Champs.

Ep. 1438 - Final 3 Games And Lowered Yankee Expectations - 9 - 30 - 2016 Sep 30, 2016

The season is winding down to a few days with some odd details looming. Meanwhile Yankee fans clearly have lowered their expectations of what a successful season is.

Ep. 1437 - The Red Sox Clinch In The Strangest Way Possible - 9-29-2016 Sep 29, 2016

The Red Sox won the AL East in the strangest way possibly. But they deserve to celebrate for the whole season. This is the turning point for a great rebuilding in Boston.

Ep. 1436 - Nothing Wrong With Hangover Lineups - 9 - 28 - 2016 Sep 28, 2016

A listener, @OffKilterComps, wants my thoughts of post clinching Hangover Lineups. I am all for them. The team that clinches a division can do whatever they want.

Ep. 1435 - My Thoughts On The Show Pitch - 9 - 27 - 2016 Sep 27, 2016

I watched the first episode of the new Fox show "Pitch." There are good things about the show, some concerns but mainly with the prospect of a baseball TV show in the first place.

Ep. 1434 - Two Very Different Good Byes to Jose Fernandez and Vin Scully - 9-26-2016 Sep 26, 2016

It was an emotional day. Jose Fernandez had his life cut short and a booming legacy unfulfilled. Meanwhile Vin Scully had an ending to his broadcasting career that would have seemed so improbable if it didn't actually happen.

Ep. 1433 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Vin Scully and how I rank his legacy - 9-25-2016 Sep 25, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @PlanetaBeisbol equates me to Vin Scully. I am honored by that. Now how do I view Vin's legacy? I praise it highly. But do I praise it enough for some people?

Ep. 1432- Sometimes The Best Pitching Doesn't Win - 9 -24-2016 Sep 24, 2016

Injuries to the Cleveland pitching staff will probably derail their pennant hopes because pitching wins titles. Or does it?

Ep. 1431 - The Goodness Of The World Baseball Classic - 9 - 23 - 2016 Sep 23, 2016

No, the World Baseball Classic will NEVER be the World Cup of baseball. But it could be the gateway to make the game better than ever.

Ep. 1430 - Destiny Is Retroactive - 9 - 22 - 2016 Sep 22, 2016

Nobody seems to want to win the NL Wild Card. Which team will be the team of destiny and which team will be the one that folds? In retrospect it will be so obvious, after the narrative completes itself.

Ep. 1429 - Cardinals, Mets And Giants To Play An 11 Game Season - 9 - 21 - 2016 Sep 21, 2016

The season has boiled down to 11 games for the Cardinals, Mets and Giants. They all have identical records and only 2 are making the post season.

Ep. 1428 - Pleading To Bat Votto And Trout Lead Off - 9-20-2016 Sep 20, 2016

Joey Votto and Mike Trout succeed at the plate more than 40% of the time. So why aren't they batting lead off?

Ep. 1427 - Gio Gonzalez As The October Fulcrum - 9 - 19 - 2016 Sep 19, 2016

With the playoffs approaching, Washington pitcher Gio Gonzalez might wind up playing a big part in how October unfolds.

Ep. 1426 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Live Baseball On Twitter - 9 - 18 - 2016 Sep 18, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @Crpls looks at blackout games. I see where the solution is: TWITTER!

Ep. 1425 - Remembering Another Can't Miss Cubs Team - 9 - 17 - 2016 Sep 17, 2016

The Cubs have clinched the Division. After being swept out of the playoffs last year, they have the NL's best record and with their star former Tampa Bay manager leading the way, this seems like this is THE YEAR! Am I talking about 2016 or 2008?

Ep. 1424 - The Red Sox Beat The Yankees And I Am Happy About It - 9 - 16 - 2016 Sep 16, 2016

The Red Sox won a wild game against the Yankees and the best and worst of my personality rose to the top.

Ep. 1423 - Shaun Doyle Of Jays Nest Podcast Fights Skype With Sully - 9 - 15 - 2016 Sep 15, 2016

Shaun Doyle, host of the Jays Nest Podcast, joined the show to talk about the Blue Jays. Or at least we tried to as my Skype kept kicking out.

Ep. 1422 - An Olive Branch To Listener @AllenSpeir - 9-14-2016 Sep 14, 2016

My listener, or actually former listener, @AllenSpeir got into a Twitter spat with me. With some reflection, I understood his point of view and I am offering and olive branch.

Ep. 1421 - Bat Pence Higher In The Order For The Giants - 9-13-2016 Sep 13, 2016

The difference between winning and losing for the Giants recently has just been chance. But why not slightly improve their chances by batting the red hot Hunter Pence higher in the order for a few weeks? Plus some no hitter thoughts.

Ep. 1420 - Tim Tebow Trying Out With The Mets Thoughts - 9 -12-2016 Sep 12, 2016

Tim Tebow is going to get a shot with the Mets. I do not see that as a bad thing.

Ep. 1419 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Jimmy Pardo Asks About Infield Shifts - 9 - 11 - 2016 Sep 11, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - Jimmy Pardo, star of the great podcast Never Not Funny, asks my opinion of the infield shift.

Ep. 1418 - Pondering Red Sox And Yankees At The Supermarket - 9 - 10 - 2016 Sep 10, 2016

At a grocery store late at night, I realized I was NOT ready to face the possibility of the Yankees being good again.

Ep. 1417 - David Ortiz And The Lame San Diego Surf Board - 9 - 9-2016 Sep 09, 2016

The gift of a surf board to David Ortiz by San Diego was lame and showed no imagination. Plus I talk about instant replay and some pennant chases.

Ep. 1416 - Clayton Kershaw May Become The Best Dodger Of Them All - 9 - 8-2016 Sep 08, 2016

Is Clayton Kershaw the greatest Dodger of them all? Maybe not yet, but he very well might be before all is said and done!

Ep. 1415 - Questioning My Own Red Sox Fandom - 9-7-2016 Sep 07, 2016

I have been a Red Sox fan my whole life. Could I ever drop the Sox? Well, probably not but there are a few scenarios where that could happen.

Ep. 1414 - Potential Managers And Old Dogs Learning New Tricks - 9-6-2016 Sep 06, 2016

As a bunch of managerial opportunities will inevitably open up this off season, maybe teams will move away from the "previous experience not required" mentality we've seen over the last few years.

Ep. 1413 - STOP USING CASILLA AS THE CLOSER! - 9-5-2016 Sep 05, 2016

Santiago Casilla is NOT an automatic closer. STOP TREATING HIM LIKE HE IS ONE! This not a small sample size anymore!

Ep. 1412 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Bob Gibson, Don Drysdale And Head Hunting - 9 - 4-2016 Sep 04, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @billdarner knows that I hate head hunting in baseball. But how does that apply to legendary Hall of Fame head hunters like Bob Gibson and Don Drysdale?

Ep. 1411 - The Brewers - LA Blockbuster That Should Have Happened - 9 - 3-2016 Sep 03, 2016

Evidently the Dodgers and Brewers were discussing a Ryan Braun for Yasiel Puig swap. Why didn't that happen? It would have been great for both sides!

Ep. 1410 - A Weekend of Potential Chaos and Turmoil - 9-2-2016 Sep 02, 2016

Are the Yankees contenders? Are the Giants falling apart? It is September and this is the month where immortality and obscurity can be separated by a 3 game series.

Ep. 1409 - Teams That Missed October Because Of September- 9 - 1-2016 Sep 01, 2016

Some teams that are in a playoff spot on September 1 fail to make the post season. Some teams that are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in on September 1 finish the season with a pennant or World Series title. Who will be those teams this year?

Ep. 1408 - The New Generation Of Legends Are Emerging - 8-31-2016 Aug 31, 2016

Watch carefully. Manny Machado and Jose Altuve (along with Mike Trout and Bryce Harper) have gotten headstarts on legendary careers.

Ep. 1407 - Gene Wilder And Lou Gehrig - 8-30-2016 Aug 30, 2016

We lost the great Gene Wilder and his career for some reason reminded me of Lou Gehrig.

Ep. 1406 - White Sox Stadium Name Thoughts - 8-29-2016 Aug 29, 2016

The White Sox want to change the name of their park to Guaranteed Rate Field. My issue is not with the name but the stadium itself.

Ep. 1405 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Explaining Who Owns Baseball - 8 - 28 - 2016 Aug 28, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - Listeners @MB9283 and @EWOKinLA think my method of picking Who Owns Baseball might be flawed. I explain the process and a little bit of my mindset

Ep. 1404 - Dodgers Could Still Use Cole Hamels - 8 - 27 - 2016 Aug 27, 2016

The Dodgers seem obsessed with getting EVERYONE from the 2008 Phillies... except Cole Hamels.

Ep. 1403 - Watching the Matt Moore Game with my Dad - 8-26-2016 Aug 26, 2016

Giants pitcher Matt Moore almost threw a no hitter, and my dad and I watched the game together.

Ep. 1402 - A Trip To The A's - Cubs Game - 8-25-2016 Aug 25, 2016

On a beautiful sunny day, I took my kids to an A's-Cubs game. And I am going to take you along too.

Ep. 1401 - The Angels Could Move From Anaheim - 8-24-2016 Aug 24, 2016

Believe it or not, the Angels have one of the oldest stadiums in baseball. And maybe they will find reason to leave Anaheim behind them.

Ep. 1400 - @Cu8sfan asks about which cut short careers I'd want done over - 8-23-2016 Aug 23, 2016

For episode 1,400, superfan @cu8sfan (Cubs Fan With An 8) wonders what career that was cut short would be fun to see played out to its natural conclusion in an alternate reality. I oblige but warn of the perils of projecting.

Ep. 1399 - The merits of the combined no hitter - 8-22-2016 Aug 22, 2016

I am beginning to appreciate the merits of the combined no hitter. And I wonder if there will be more with bullpen specializations.

Ep. 1398 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Curt Schillng And His Run For Senate - 8-21-2016 Aug 21, 2016

It is the SUNDAY REQUEST. @Julie_Stone wants my take on Curt Schilling and his political ambitions. I hope they clash with Bill Lee's political dreams!

Ep. 1397 - Pete Rose, Benedict Arnold And Alternate Realities - 8-20-2016 Aug 20, 2016

Tiny changes in people's lives could have altered the entire view of what we call reality. Naturally that concept reminded me of Pete Rose and Benedict Arnold.

Ep. 1396 - A talk with Spaceman director Brett Rapkin - 8-19-2016 Aug 19, 2016

Spaceman, the Bill Lee biopic starring Josh Duhamel (and, for one scene, your pal Sully)is opening today. I brought writer/director/producer Brett Rapkin onto the show to chat about it.

Ep. 1395 - Do not panic (or Panik) Giant fans - 8-18-2016 Aug 18, 2016

Giants are reeling but the fans shouldn't be panicking. Meanwhile the Royals could be waiting everyone out.

Ep. 1394 - Thoughts for long suffering Washington fans - 8-17-2016 Aug 17, 2016

Think Cub fans have suffered more than any other fan base? I make the case for Washington fans.

Ep. 1393 - @CU8SFAN Asks About A - Rod And Bonds With The Marlins - 8 - 16 - 2016 Aug 16, 2016

Superfan @CU8SFAN wonders if activating Barry Bonds is the key for the Marlins success.

Ep. 1392 - Talking Labor Peace And Closers At Target - 8-15-2016 Aug 15, 2016

While at a Target, I talked about prolonged labor peace and I used DVD covered to explain why some closers shouldn't be automatically used.

Ep. 1391 - SUNDAY REQUEST - New Bad Guy To Replace A - Rod - 8 - 14 - 2016 Aug 14, 2016

It is time for the SUNDAY REQUEST. @SubwaySquawkers wants to know who will replace Alex Rodriguez as the most controversial and hated man in baseball. I have some ideas.

Ep. 1390 - Jamie Kelly Joins The Podcast To Talk Rangers - 8 - 13 - 2016 Aug 13, 2016

Jamie Kelly stops by the podcast to talk Texas Rangers and Prince Fielder.

Ep. 1389 - Terry Collins And The Mets Meltdown - 8-12-2016 Aug 12, 2016

The Mets have gone from pennant winner to being .500 half way through August. Terry Collins may not be the only factor for the fall, but he isn't helping.

Ep. 1388 - Talking A - Rod, Tim Tebow And Scapegoating With Lisa Swan - 8 - 11 - 2016 Aug 11, 2016

Who will be the new Yankee scapegoat once A-Rod goes? Lisa Swan of Subway Squawkers has some ideas. Plus the Tim Tebow situation is easy to figure out,

Ep 1387. - Predicting The NL Cy Young And AL MVP Winners - 8-10-2016 Aug 10, 2016

Chances are Clayton Kershaw won't win the NL Cy Young and Mike Trout won't win the AL MVP. Then who will?

Ep. 1386 - A Grab Bag Of @cu8sfan Questions - 8 - 9-2016 Aug 09, 2016

Superfan @CU8SFAN asked a bunch of questions, including about sliding into first, Las Vegas and Ichiro Suzuki.

Ep. 1385 - Before And After The A - Rod Presser With Lisa Swan And Jason Keidel - 8 - 8-2016 Aug 08, 2016

A-Rod had his big press conference. Lisa Swan (Subway Squawkers) and Jason Keidel (WFAN) and I make our predictions of what they were going to announce.

Ep. 1384 - SUNDAY REQUEST - @ItsLaurensG Asks About Disrespectful Batflips - 8-7-2016 Aug 07, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @ItsLaurensG wonders if batflips are disrespectful and if MLB should crack down on them.

Ep. 1383 - Thoughts On 2010 Giants Heroes Juan Uribe And Nate Schierholtz - 8 - 6-2016 - Aug 06, 2016

I celebrate the Johnny Appleseed of baseball happiness, Juan Uribe while feeling empathy for Nate Schierholtz and his pending PED suspension.

Ep. 1382 - Thoughts On Olympic Baseball - 8 - 5-2016 Aug 05, 2016

Will Olympic Baseball ever catch on? It has an uphill battle because, unlike every other sport in the Olympics, the best players in the world are not participating,

Ep. 1381 - The Case For The 154 Game Season - 8 - 4-2016 Aug 04, 2016

The 154 Game Schedule should come back! Also the Rockies are somehow contending.

Ep. 1380 - Let's all salute A-Rod while we can - 8-3-2016 Aug 03, 2016

Alex Rodriguez's career might end at any minute. Can we spend a moment celebrating it? And I ask the question: What was A-Rod's unforgivable sin?

Ep. 1379 - Trade Deadline, Brian Cashman And Richard Gere - 8 - 2-2016 Aug 02, 2016

I recap the frantic day of trades and give rare praise to Brian Cashman, who I compare to Richard Gere in the movie Chicago.

Ep. 1378 - Your Pal Sully Gets Confused About The Trade Deadline - 8 - 1-2016 Aug 01, 2016

I woke up on Sunday thinking the trade deadline was counting down. I didn't realize that it was until the next day.

Ep. 1377 - SUNDAY REQUEST - My Baseball Dream Job - 7 - 31 - 2016 Jul 31, 2016

It is time for THE SUNDAY REQUEST - @wernherzbear wants to know what my baseball dream job would be.

Ep. 1376 - If Richard Nixon was the Commissioner of Baseball - 7-30-2016 Jul 30, 2016

Tricky Dick in charge of baseball? It could have happened. And the flow of history would have been changed forever.

Ep. 1375 - Enough With The 1986 Mets Books - 7-29-2016 Jul 29, 2016

Can we put a stop to any more books about the 1986 Mets please? Is it a reflection of Gen Xers being as precious with OUR childhood as Baby Boomers were to theirs?

Ep. 1374 - The Blue Jays Need To Go Shopping - 7 - 28 - 2016 Jul 28, 2016

The Blue Jays can win the Division and a winnable AL this year. They need to go on a shopping spree and fill any holes. They can be one of those unique team that gives many players their only ring.

Ep. 1373 - Aroldis Chapman, The Cubs And Why Bob Nightengale Is Wrong - 7 - 26 - 2016 Jul 27, 2016

Domestic violence will continue to be an issue as long as the likes of Cubs manager Joe Maddon and USA Today writer Bob Nightengale keep belittling the seriousness of it.

Ep. 1372 - A @CU8SFan Question - My Defense Of The GWRBI - 7-26-2016 Jul 26, 2016

I answer another question from super fan @CU8SFan . How can I defend the Game Winning RBI? With great difficulty but I manage to do it.

Ep. 1371 - Strange Day For Chicago Baseball - 7 - 25 - 2016 Jul 25, 2016

The White Sox are strangely holding onto Robin Ventura at manager. Meanwhile the Cubs pursuit of Aroldis Chapman is troubling.

Ep. 1370 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Slighted Orioles - 7 - 24 - 2016 Jul 24, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @dran1984 wonders why the Orioles are being slighted. Plus I hear rumors about Chris Sale.

Ep. 1369 - The Near Trade Of Pedro Martinez To The Indians - 7-23-2016 Jul 23, 2016

Imagine if the Indians of the 1990's pulled off the trade for Pedro Martinez. It almost happened.

Ep. 1368 - White Sox Need To Rebuild And Look Out For The Marlins - 7 - 22 - 2016 Jul 22, 2016

The White Sox should wave a white flag. Meanwhile the Marlins, of all teams, could be the team we should all fear this October.

Ep. 1367 - Spielberg Face Reaction To Tonight In Baseball - 7 - 21 - 2016 Jul 21, 2016

The Red Sox won, the Giants lost and the Yankees won. My reaction to these events make me state in disbelief like a character in a Spielberg film.

Ep. 1366 - Red Sox, Giants, Yankees And Knowing Who You Are - 7 - 20 - 2016 Jul 20, 2016

The Red Sox won and it is a rare evening that I am glad the Giants lost and the Yankees won.

Ep. 1365 - Terry Ryan And His Firing - 7 - 19 - 2016 Jul 19, 2016

Terry Ryan was fired by the Twins as their GM. I look back at his near miss legacy.

Ep. 1364 - The Rangers And My Lost Truck Keys - 7 - 18 - 2016 Jul 18, 2016

A weekend of lost truck keys and nearly missed flights that all worked out made me think about the current Texas Rangers.

Ep. 1363 - SUNDAY REQUEST - The Giants Bullpen Mess - 7 - 17 - 2016 Jul 17, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @TheAnti_Circus talks about Giants depth. He is right but the bullpen is still razor thin.

Ep. 1362 - A Yankee Rebuild And A New Identity For The Nationals - 7 - 16 - 2016 Jul 16, 2016

While at the airport so early that Starbucks was not even open, I talked about the Yankees need to rebuild. Also I showed how the Nationals could turn negative memories into a positive narrative.

Ep. 1361 - Making the In Memoriam Video - 7-15-2016 Jul 16, 2016

I talk about the process of making the latest In Memoriam video

Ep. 1360 - Why The Diamondbacks Should Deal Zack Greinke Now - 7 - 14 - 2016 Jul 14, 2016

The Diamondbacks could avoid a lot of trouble if they cut bait with Zack Greinke now. Trust me.

Ep. 1359 - All Star Game Thoughts And Being Fair Is Irrelevant - 7 - 13 - 2016 Jul 13, 2016

I have thoughts on the All Star Game. Pitchers are not facing enough batters. Players are being lifted too quickly. And I still don't understand why the American League was the home team in San Diego. Plus I realize that being fair is irrelevant in baseball.

Ep. 1358 - Home Run Derby Thoughts And Why Bryce Harper Should Not Be Lovable - 7 - 12 - 2016 Jul 12, 2016

I have a few thoughts on The Home Run Derby and the hats. But mainly I address a question from friend of the podcast, @Cu8sfan , about Bryce Harper.

Ep. 1357 - Mid Season Award Picks - 7 - 11 - 2016 Jul 11, 2016

At the All Star Break, I look at who is in the lead for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and Manager of the Year. Plus I make a Coen Brothers analogy for Mike Trout.

Ep. 1356 - SUNDAY REQUEST - The Surge Of The Blue Jays And Astros - 7 - 10 - 2016 Jul 10, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @rybrooks26 wonders if I am surprise by the rebound of the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros in the post season race.

Ep. 1355 - Talking Diamondbacks With Jesse Friedman - 7 - 9-2016 Jul 09, 2016

Jesse Friedman, host of The Web Gem Podcast, joins the show to lament the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ep. 1354 - Strange Opportunity For The Twins To Improve - 7 - 8-2016 Jul 08, 2016

The Twins stink... a LOT. But they are loaded with talent and will have a top draft pick. A few trades can stack their farm even more.

Ep. 1353 - A Handful Of Managers On The Hot Seat - 7 - 7-2016 Jul 07, 2016

A few managers are on the hot seat, including Price in Cincinnati. The make up of managers currently in the big leagues remain someone curious.

Ep. 1352 - All Star Selections And Adam Duvall's Fate - 7 - 6-2016 Jul 06, 2016

The All Star rosters are set and I wonder if the Reds should sell high with Adam Duvall.

Ep. 1351 - Grady Little, Kevin Durant And The Fragility Of Reality - 7 - 5-2016 Jul 05, 2016

The Kevin Durant signing in the NBA reminded me how close the 2003 Red Sox came to being beloved and members of the 2004 champs were almost obscure.

Ep. 1350 - The Giants Are Making Playoff Plans On The Fourth Of July - 7 - 4-2016 Jul 04, 2016

With some teams wondering if they are contenders or not, the red hot Giants can mold their roster for yet another October run.

Ep. 1349 - Meeting Lisa Swan In Person And Talking Yankees- 7 - 3-2016 Jul 03, 2016

After years of communication and podcast appearances, I finally got to meet Lisa Swan of Subway Squawkers in person. We talked in the Upper West Side about the state of the Yankees.

Ep. 1348 - Returning To New York But Not To Stay - 7 - 2-2016 Jul 02, 2016

I recorded today's podcast in New York City. I had strong ties there and thought I would never leave. Then I went to California. So I am just like the Dodgers and Giants!

Ep. 1347 - On The Outside Of ESPN Looking In - 7 - 1-2016 Jul 01, 2016

Standing outside the gate at ESPN, I think about how the network changed what we feel we are entitled to as sports fans.

Ep. 1346 - Visiting The Place Of My Birth, Willimantic CT - 6 - 29 - 2016 Jun 30, 2016

I recorded today's podcast from Willimantic, CT, the town where I was born. And that place means virtually NOTHING to me.

Ep. 1345 - A Trip To Fenway Park - 6 - 29 - 2016 Jun 29, 2016

I made my first trip to Fenway Park since 2002 and naturally recorded a podcast from there.

Ep. 1344 - Jose Reyes Thoughts, None Of Them Good - 6 - 28 - 2016 Jun 28, 2016

The Mets want to bring Jose Reyes back. This is not a story of redemption, atonement nor correcting a mistake. It is enabling a problem larger than baseball.

Ep. 1343 - Visiting The Site Of Braves Field In Boston - 6-27-2016 Jun 27, 2016

I visited Nickerson Field, once called Braves Field, the former home of the Boston Braves.

Ep. 1342 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Learning From The Nolan Ryan Season Of 1987 - 6 - 26 - 2016 Jun 26, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @wernherzbear wonders if Nolan Ryan deserved a Cy Young for his losing 1987 season

Ep. 1341 - Trying To Figure Out The Pirates, Rangers And Indians - 6 - 25 - 2016 Jun 25, 2016

The Pirates are losing despite having great talent. The Indians and Rangers are winning despite injuries. It is very hard to figure out.

Ep. 1340 - Belmont Hill And Players Blossoming In The Right Place -6 - 24 - 2016 Jun 24, 2016

I made a trip to the Massachusetts school where I blossomed. I can't help but wonder what players would become stars if they were in the right place.

Ep. 1339 - Going To Newbury Comics And Twins Enterprises - 6 - 23 - 2016 Jun 23, 2016

I went to two places of my youth, Newbury Comics in Boston and the souvenir store outside of Fenway Park, and thought about not growing up.

Ep. 1338 - Visiting My Old Little League Field In Weston MA - 6-22-2016 Jun 22, 2016

From my old hometown of Weston, Massachusetts, I went to my old little league field. It was not how I remembered it.

Ep. 1337 - Larry Herndon Remembers His Days With The Giants And Cardinals - 6 - 21 - 2016 Jun 21, 2016

Larry Herndon joins the podcast to talk about his days with the Giants and coming up through the Cardinals organization.

Ep. 1336 - Happy for Cleveland fans who can now just enjoy sports - 6-20-2016 Jun 20, 2016

I am thrilled for the fans of Cleveland after their NBA title. I remember when the 2004 Red Sox won, it meant I can now just have FUN being a sports fan.

Ep. 1335 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Current Non Hall Of Fame Players - 6-19-2016 Jun 19, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @noah_ken13 asks about influential players who are not quite Hall of Fame worthy

Ep. 1334 - Todd Radom Talks Rockies, Phillies And About Other Topics - 6 - 18 - 2016 Jun 18, 2016

Todd Radom, the brilliant sports graphic artist, chats on the podcast about the Rockies, Phillies and anything else that popped in our brains.

Ep. 1333 - Stan Musial And The Mexican League Temptation - 6 - 17 - 2016 Jun 17, 2016

In the 1940's Stan Musial had a chance to jump ship to Mexico. I kind of wish he did.

Ep. 1332 - I Am A Spoiled Baseball Fan - 6-162016 Jun 16, 2016

I am at a point where I can not want for more as a sports fan. If I went back in time and talked to my 14 year old self, he wouldn't believe what I have seen.

Ep. 1331 - Hoping More Big Stars Win Pennants - 6 - 15 - 2016 Jun 15, 2016

I hope this October will bring some of the biggest superstars to the World Series.

Ep. 1330 - Answering @cu8sfan Question About Retroactive Cy Young Winners - 6 - 14 - 2016 Jun 14, 2016

Superfan @cu8sfan (aka Cubs Fan With an 8) asks a question about the Cy Young Award and how it used to be awarded

Ep. 1329 - A Potpourri Episode With Brody Stevens And Stacey Gotsulias - 6 - 13 - 2016 Jun 13, 2016

A Potpourri Episode - Comedian Brody Stevens talks about pampering pitchers arms and Stacey Gotsulias remembers a piece she wrote about her dad.

Ep. 1328- SUNDAY REQUEST - Ways To Adapt Baseball To Young Viewers - 6 - 12 - 2016 Jun 12, 2016

It is time for the Sunday Request. @rybrooks26 wants to know the best ways baseball could appeal to a younger audience.

Ep. 1327 - Savor Yankee Old Timers Day - 6 - 11 - 2016 Jun 11, 2016

This weekend will feature Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium, one of the best traditions of all of baseball. Savor it now. Losing Yogi Berra last fall means the links to the distant past at the event are slowly slipping away.

Ep. 1326 - Questions About The Draft And The Future Of The Podcast - 6 - 10 - 2016 Jun 10, 2016

I began talking about the MLB Draft and I wound up trying to figure out the direction of my life and the podcast and somehow I compare myself to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Typical baseball stuff.

Ep. 1325 - The Padres Draft Day Dilemma - 6 - 9-2016 Jun 09, 2016

The Padres will draft 4 of the first 48 players today. This could make or break the franchise and be the difference between employment and firing the front office. No pressure!

Ep. 1324 - I Wish George Steinbrenner Ran For President - 6 - 8-2016 Jun 08, 2016

If George Steinbrenner had run for President in his lifetime, how would that have been any crazier than Trump running?

Ep. 1323 - Todd Radom Talks Phillies And Stadiums - 6 - 7-2016 Jun 07, 2016

Sports artist and designer Todd Radom returns to the podcast to talk about the Phillies, stadiums and many other things that popped into my brain

Ep. 1322 - The Pride Of Alex Guerrero - 6 -6-2016 Jun 06, 2016

The Dodgers DFA'd their one time promising star Alex Guerrero. Could that humiliation help another team?

Ep. 1321 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Marlon Byrd And His Suspension - 6 - 5-2016 Jun 05, 2016

On this SUNDAY REQUEST, @robullman wants my thoughts on Marlon Byrd and his PED suspension.

Ep. 1320 - Losing Ali and who in baseball history is comparable - 6-4-2016 Jun 04, 2016

The loss of Muhammad Ali makes me wonder who in baseball had a similar legacy and if there will be anyone in the future who could fill his shoes.

Ep. 1319 - The Padres Owner Might Lose His Mind Over This Loss - 6 - 3-2016 Jun 03, 2016

San Diego had an epic collapse that will make Padres chairman Ron Fowler go bananas. He was already mad. He can't be happy now.

Ep. 1308 - MLB Star Power Vs. NBA Star Power - 6-2-2016 Jun 02, 2016

Baseball needs to create a culture of stars similar to what the NBA has. They had the chance a few decades ago.

Ep. 1317 - Some Little League Memories And A Never Ending Game - 6 - 1-2016 Jun 01, 2016

Outside my son's baseball field, I remembered by best Little League moments. Then our game took forever to get started.

Ep. 1316 - ANSWERING @CU8SFAN - The Expos Could Work Now - 5 - 31 - 2016 May 31, 2016

Super fan of the podcast, @cu8sfan , has some questions about why the Expos would work now as opposed to before.

Ep. 1315 - Taking Stock Of 2016 On Memorial Day - 5 - 30 - 2016 May 30, 2016

Memorial Day is the unofficial 1/3 mark of the season. Has baseball 2016 unfolded the way I predicted? Kind of.

Ep. 1314 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Imagine Stadiums With Symmetical Fences - 5 - 29 - 2016 May 29, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @ajbianco wants to know how the game would be different if the stadiums all had the same walls and foul lines.

Ep. 1313 - Wondering How Many Hits Ichiro Can Pile Up - 5-28-2016 May 28, 2016

As Ichiro moves closer to 3,000 hits, I wonder how many hits he can compile if he just keeps playing.

Ep. 1312 - Wade Boggs Is Playful. Tony LaRussa Is A Jerk. - 5-27-2016 May 27, 2016

Wade Boggs needles the Red Sox with his World Series ring. No big deal. But Tony LaRussa shows why he is a Hall of Fame jerk.

Ep. 1311 - Jake Arrieta Always Wins… Except For The Biggest Game Of His Life - 5 - 26 - 2016 May 26, 2016

Jake Arrieta's win streak is fantastic. But I wonder if Cubs fans would trade that regular season mark for his one loss last October.

Ep. 1310 - The Time Has Come To Remove Jeffrey Loria From The Marlins - 5 - 25 - 2016 May 25, 2016

Enough is enough. Jeffrey Loria has had the Marlins for 15 years. Time for the commissioner to intercede.

Ep. 1309 - Marlins, Phillies And White Sox Are At A Crossroads - 5 - 24 - 2016 May 24, 2016

At the quarter mark of the season, the Phillies and Marlins might be tricked into thinking they are contenders. Meanwhile the White Sox can make a move that would turn them into favorites.

Ep. 1308 - Todd Radom Returns To The Podcast And I Do A Quiz - 5 - 23 - 2016 May 23, 2016

The great sports designer and illustrator Todd Radom returns to the podcast to talk Red Sox and give me a chance of redemption at the Uniform and Logo Quiz.

Ep. 1307 - SUNDAY REQUEST - Chosing Between Moving Rays And A's Or Expansion - 5 - 22 - 2016 May 22, 2016

SUNDAY REQUEST - @rybrooks26 wonders what it will take to have the Rays or A's move.

Ep. 1306 - Memories Of 1930's Baseball And Semi Pro Ball With Pitcher Pete Clemente - 5 - 21 - 2016 May 21, 2016

I talked with Pete Clemente, who witnessed the Joe DiMaggio Yankee years as a rabid fan and then became a semi pro pitcher who was offered a contract by the Pirates. He shared memories and thoughts about his baseball life.

Ep. 1305 - The Rangers Just Found Out It Gets Warm In Texas - 5 - 20 - 2016 May 20, 2016

Did you know it was hot in Texas in the summer? The Rangers forgot that when they built their ballpark in 1994 and it will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to correct that.

Ep. 1304 - Jonah Keri Talks About Montreal Baseball And The Odd Arizona Season - 5 - 19 - 2016 May 19, 2016

The great writer Jonah Keri joins the podcast to talk about Montreal baseball and risky moves by the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ep. 1303 - Gonzalez Lost His Job And Lincecum Got One - 5 - 18 - 2016 May 18, 2016

Fredi Gonzalez got fired even though nobody thought he was going to win. Meanwhile Tim Lincecum got a job because the Angels owner thinks it is 2011.

Ep. 1302 - Glass Half Empty For Tigers And Half Full For Twins - 5 - 16 - 2016 May 17, 2016

Neither the Twins nor the Tigers look like playoff teams this year. But there might be more hope for the Twins and the Tigers could be in for a huge crash.

Ep. 1301 - Rangers - Blue Jays Give 2016 Baseball A Spark - 5 - 16 - 2016 May 16, 2016

The Blue Jays and Rangers rekindled a tense and sometimes ugly rivalry. Baseball should take notice. They NEED feuds like this.

Ep. 1300 - A Milestone Plus A Sunday Request About ESPN - 5 - 15 - 2016 May 15, 2016

Another Milestone... 1,300. Plus I answer a Sunday Request from @higehilson.

Ep. 1299 - Birthday Trip to the Ballgame with @cu8sfan - 5-14-2016 May 14, 2016

It's my birthday. I went to the Giants and Blue Jays game to celebrate my birthday. There I met up with super fan @cu8sfan , or as I call him "Cubs Fan With An 8!"

Ep. 1298 - Jason Keidel talks about interviewing Gooden and Strawberry - 5-13-2016 May 13, 2016

WFAN's Jason Keidel returns to the podcast to talk about his interviews with legendary New York baseball figures Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry.

Ep. 1297 - Angels! Don't trade Mike Trout. Trade everyone else. 5-12-2016 May 12, 2016

The Angels need a new cast around Mike Trout, not a Trout blockbuster deal that would inevitably fall flat.

Ep. 1296 - Harper's ejection and Strasburg's contract extension - 5-11-2016 May 11, 2016

The Stephen Strasburg signing will cause some big chain reactions. Plus some thoughts on Bryce Harper's ejection.

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