Three Swings

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All Star Underdogs, World Series Odds, & LeBron James Jul 04, 2018

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As we near the All Star Break, Rhea shouts out the underdogs and non-household names that deserve All Star spots. Plus Fantasy Updates, Rhea's best and worst moves of the first half, recommendations for the second half. A review of World Series odds. And are the hot Giants for real? Who will win the NL West?

AND Rosin Bag questions about home plate netting and struggling with Blue Jays fandom.

AND thoughts on LeBron James and recollections from the immigration rally and dinner with Maybelle Blair.

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MLB Domestic Violence Policy, Dog Whistles, & Redemption Narrative Problems Jun 29, 2018

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Rhea discusses the MLB's approach to domestic violence and the fallacy of "redemption narratives" when it pertains to perpetrators of physical and sexual abuse, including the most recent examples of Roberto Osuna and Luke Heimlich.

Plus are the Cubs legit contenders this year? The Dodgers set a HR record. Favorite signature pitches. And why did teams sleep on JD Martinez?

And some excellent Rosin Bag questions about radio broadcasters, the problem with gendered jerseys and sizing, A League of Their Own, dog whistles, pride nights, and more.

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Silence Equals Death, Militarization, & Mike Trout Jun 20, 2018

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Rhea's got a new home recording setup and, like many of us, needs to talk about things more important than baseball. There's baseball too. But before baseball, Rhea talks about the importance of not being silent, being present in the political moment, and making tiny changes to the earth.

And in baseball news, how does Mike Trout stack up against the legends of baseball? Rhea examines his amazing season and talks about the challenges of declaring a "greatest baseball player of all time."

Plus what will it take for the Angels to make the playoffs? Can the Mariners maintain their success in the second half? What are the series to watch this week?

And a great Rosin Bag question about walk off songs!!!

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Baseball TV, Bunting, & Walk Off Balks (w/ Lesley Goldberg) Jun 13, 2018

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LIVE AT THE ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL IN AUSTIN TX, Rhea talks to TV journalist Lesley Goldberg (The Hollywood Reporter) about finding baseball as a bored only child, Jose Canseco swings, fast pitch vs slow pitch, baseball TV series, the Dodgers resurgence, and more.

Plus Rhea makes an impassioned defense of bunting, analyzes the bizarre walk-off bunt that ended last Sunday's Astros-Rangers game, and offers a counter suggestion to Nick Elam's 10 ideas for increasing baseball's popularity-- how about just give more people access to play baseball???

Plus Rhea shares thoughts on how to defuse trolls and responds to Twitter questions about fast pitch vs slow pitch and A League of Their Own interpretations!

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Pride, AAGPBL 75th Anniversary, & Walk-Off Culberson Jun 06, 2018

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Just back from Rockford IL, Rhea shares their experiences from the 75th Anniversary of the AAGPBL (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League) and talks Negro League women players (Toni Stone, Connie Morgan, and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson) and thoughts on Pride.

Plus Charlie Culberson's walk-off record, the highs and lows of baserunning, Anthony Rizzo's illegal slides, Matt Kemp and Edward Encarnacin turning back the clock, and the Phillies hitting a wall?

And Rhea answers Twitter questions on intentional walks, the Women's College World Series, and Carlos Gomez random drug testing.

HAPPY PRIDE!

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National Anthem, Summer Reading List, & Scooter Gennett May 30, 2018

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Recorded on Memorial Day, Rhea talks about the complexities of American identity, power, entitlement, the never ending pursuit of equality, and of course, baseball. The results of Rhea's Red Sox/Yankees Twitter poll. Shoutout to @queerfancystats and background on Daniel Murphy's history of unprompted homophobic statements. Plus a rundown on current hitting woes (Paul Goldschmidt, Chris Davis) and hitting streaks (Jose Altuve). Scooter Gennett's incredible season. Are the Dodgers back? And Rhea's fantasy picks and rosin bag questions about Brewers hot bats, baseball books, and Joey Votto.

RHEA'S SUMMER READING LIST:

I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography by Jackie Robinson

The All-American Girls After the AAGPBL: How Playing Pro Ball Shaped Their Lives by Kat D. Williams

Foul Ball! Five Years in the American League by Alison Gordon

Making My Pitch: A Woman's Baseball Odyssey by Ila Jane Borders

Stolen Bases: Why American Girls Don't Play Baseball by Jennifer Ring

When Women Played Hardball by Susan E. Johnson

Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League by Martha Ackmann

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Starting Relievers, Dodgers Resurgence, & Cy Young Candidates May 23, 2018

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After a week of scoring literally 0 Fantasy Points thanks to the Draconian bylaws of the CBS Fantasy Baseball App, Rhea sits down to talk better baseball news... a possible Dodgers resurgence, MLB's Quick Pitch, and early season Cy Young candidates. Plus analysis of some of this season's most innovative game strategies, including Tampa Bay starting reliever Sergio Romo in consecutive games and the Astros fielding a four man outfield. And some exciting news from the Mexican Baseball League!

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PED Discrimination, Free Agency Predictions, & Better Baseball Metaphors May 18, 2018

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"While I'm alive, I'll make tiny changes to earth." Rhea talks honestly about addiction, depression, PED discrimination, and more that's on their mind this week in a special solo episode of Three Swings. Plus fashion regulations, Sean Doolittle shoutout, Justin Turner's return, free agency rumors and predictions, Javier Bez's hot streak, and some pragmatic suggestions for replacing the MLB's "save second base" campaign.

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Baseball Life Advice, Mookie Betts, & Mexico Expansion (w/ Stacey May Fowles) May 09, 2018

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Author of Baseball Life Advice, Stacey May Fowles (@MissStaceyMay) calls in from maternity leave in Toronto to talk balancing life and baseball, Blue Jays highs and lows, and Jose Bautista's greatness. They also discuss the domestic abuse allegations against Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna, the responsibilities of fandom, and the dynamics of the hot take.

Plus Rhea recaps the week in baseball with thoughts on Mookie Betts, Yankees/Red Sox, Trevor Bauer, Ichiro Suzuki, and more. And after a combined no hitter, is there hope for the Dodgers? The short answer, probably not. And when will Mexico get an expansion team? How about soon?

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BONUS Rhea's Tomboy Hall of Fame | Presented by TomboyX Neutrals May 03, 2018

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TomboyX Neutrals presents a very special BONUS episode of Three Swings! Rhea Butcher reveals their highly personal, highly autobiographical TOMBOY HALL OF FAME, featuring Tomboys from film, TV, literature, and real life! Plus Rhea unpacks the term "tomboy" and talks about growing up with labels.

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