The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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Which team will Shohei Ohtani play for after the Trade Deadline? Jul 26, 2023

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00:02 - Intro

00:40 - Tom out, Alex filling in

01:18 - Dakota’s Trip to NYC

05:26 - Zack’s home run off Ryan Walker Monday

08:03 - Zack’s experience pitching

09:14 - Trade deadline possibilities and playoff hunt

30:42 - Thank you to our sponsors

33:02 - Pitch clock acceptance

40:32 - Freddie Freeman

45:23 - Juan Soto and the art of walks

54.24 - Sloan Screen Time

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Featuring: Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes, Zack Short

Edited by: Alex Graap

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Zack Plays in a No-No, All-Star Game Thoughts and What an MLB In-Season Tournament Might Look Like Jul 18, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys return from their all-star game break to talk about Zack's big role in the Tigers' No-Hitter, reflecting on the All-Star game and how to improve the Home Run derby, then guys drill Producer Tom about his struggling Yanks and he pitches his idea for an MLB in-season tournament.

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Hicks Hears Boos, Chapman to Texas and Justin Steele is an All-Star! Jul 04, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota isn't here but Aaron Hicks did return to NY. Ian interrogates whether or not Producer Tom supports the booing. After that, the guys break down the All-Star selections, including examining Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman's cases, plus we discuss Aroldis Chapman's move to Texas and a whole lot more.

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Sir Ian Happ Returns From A Successful Business Trip To London Jun 28, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ has returned and perhaps will be knighted after his great performance in London, he reflects on his great outing and the answers the guys questions about the trip. After that, the guys talk about their clubs support staffs, and the people who often don't get mentioned, and discuss the odd case of Charlie Culberson.

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Ian and the Cubs Prepare for London, A's Future in Vegas and Joey Votto's Return! Jun 21, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian and the Cubbies are getting ready to cross the pond, and play in Jolly Old England this weekend. Ian discusses their recent success, how to deal with long road trips and how he is preparing for London. Plus, the guys talk about Joey Votto's recent return, college baseball and find out they are pretty bad at estimating the size of cities.

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Zack's Big Night, Hendricks' Near No-No and College Baseball is HOT (Maybe Too Hot?) Jun 13, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, The Boss returns, and he's here to talk about Kyle Hendricks' near no-hitter, resolve an argument between Zack and Dakota and talk college baseball. Plus, Zack checks in after a big walk off win last night!

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Scott Effross Comes Out of the Pen for Ian! Jun 08, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ isn't here! But don't worry, he made a call to the bullpen and stepping up to the microphone is Compound fan favorite, Scott Effross! Scotty leads the show as the guys discuss Zack's recent feature story in the Athletic, Luis Arráez's quest to hit .400 and reflecting on the career of Jacob DeGrom and his future following the announcement of his Tommy John surgery.

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Zack Toes the Rubber while Dakota Steps in the Box! May 30, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Zack had a major week in the Majors, hitting a pair of bombs and making his first ever pitching appearance. He breaks it all down, before the guys turn their attention to Dakota, who made his hitting debut of the season, working a 3-2 count. Plus, the guys debate Craig Kimbrel and Billy Wagner's HOF status!

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Zack Wins in Extras, The Aaron Judge Controversy and Does MLB Need More New Rules? May 23, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Aaron Judge's recent controversy against the Blue Jays, Zack joins the show in progress after winning in extras with the Go Tigahs, and Ian and Zack weigh on in Andrew McCutchen's recent comments about blocking second base and what MLB can do.

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Zack and Dakota Thrust Into New Roles, Ian Talks Morel's (and Gallo's!) Moonshots and Pat Hoberg is Still the GOAT! May 16, 2023

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On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Zack's new role with the Tigers, and Dakota's new role with the Counter-Clocks. After that, Ian discusses watch Christopher Morel and Joey Gallo hit some absolute MONSTROUS home runs in Minny, and confirms that Pat Hoberg is still the best umpire in the show!

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