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Aug. 21, 2025

Pickoffs are about fooling base runners not hitters!

Lefty Andy Pettitte had a great pickoff move to 1st base but c'mon it was a balk more often than not. The limitations on the amounts of throws to a base occupied by a baserunner has made stealing bases easier. One time a pitcher threw over more than 15 times to 1st to keep one runner close. Boring!…
Aug. 19, 2025

Brewers & Cubs playing again today. Which has better postseason chance? #podcast #cubs #brewers

Can the Brewers maintain their newfound offense in the postseason or are the Cubs the better balanced team? Cubs have managed to overcome pitching injuries but Brewers have been on an incredible tear!
Aug. 18, 2025

75% of MLB season done, Alonso is Mets HR king. Pickoffs & Balks oh my! Ep. 623 - TWIB - 8.18.25

Three-quarters of the season is in the books. It means you can add about 1/3 of a player's current stats to project what will be the season ending total. Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's #Mets HR record hitting his 253rd last week. That means the amazing #Mariners Cal Raleigh is just behind pa…
Aug. 18, 2025

75% of MLB season is done, Alonso is Mets HR king. Stat OT week Pickoffs & Balks oh my! Ep. 623 - TWIB - 8.18.25

Send us a text Three-quarters of the season is in the books. It means you can add about 1/3 of a player's current stats to project what will be the season ending total. Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's #Mets HR record hitting his 253rd last week. That means the amazing #Mariners Cal Raleigh is…
Aug. 17, 2025

RBI's signify team success, not just individual - Stat of the week #podcast

RBI's are cool yet they have come under fire as being too dependent on the other players in the batting order. You still have to drive them in! It's still important! Why do we track hitting with runners in scoring position if it's not?
Aug. 14, 2025

How we really feel about Bananaball #baseballpodcast

The Savannah Bananas are everywhere these days. 2 hour games, dancing and even some decent baseball. Will dedicated fans like we are like Banana-ball? This was part of our podcast this week. Check it out.

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