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Almost Cooperstown
Almost Cooperstown
We're a father and son who love to talk and argue about baseball! Baseball is the professional sport that has the longest history so there is a lot to talk about! We launched Almost Cooperstown noting that baseball contains a long history of players that, for whatever reasons, have been shunned by the electors of the Hall of Fame. Consequently here are many 'Almost' players still waiting their turn for induction. With less than 1.4% of the now more than 23,000 players in the HOF, we feel there should be more players included. In these podcasts we also discuss current seasons & trends. Please send any messages to almostcooperstown@gmail.com. Baseball articles can be found here: https://almostcooperstown.substack.com/publish/posts
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Almost Cooperstown

Almost Cooperstown

We're father and son who love to talk and sometimes argue about baseball. We're huge fans not just of the Mets, but of baseball old and current. Since baseball is the professional sport that has the longest history so there is a lot to discuss!

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Aug. 11, 2026

Are the 2026 Cubs the Best Defensive Team Ever?

Are the 2026 Cubs the best defensive team ever? They’re putting up numbers that make the question worth asking. Pete Crow-Armstrong. Dansby Swanson. Nico Hoerner. Elite defense all over the diamond. ⚾ New Almost Cooperstown Short! Link to entire episode: https://youtu.be/6s3VXIQuOm4
Aug. 11, 2026

Will MLB Avoid a 2027 Lockout? History Says There’s Hope

With the current collective bargaining agreement nearing its end, baseball fans have plenty of reasons to worry. But history offers an interesting reason for optimism: every owner lockout in MLB history has been resolved without costing the sport a regular-season game. We discuss whether the enormous amount of money now at stake could ultimately push MLB and the players toward another agreement. Plus, with about 40 games left in the 2026 season, the playoff races are getting serious. The Red S
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Aug. 11, 2026

A big Reason to be optimistic baseball will not miss any games in 2027

Mark and Gordon Kolier discuss the stories of the week in this week in baseball. Highlighting the notable performances including #Yankees George Lombard Jr.'s amazing debut - and the coincidental debut of his younger brother Jacob in single A ball the very same night! MLB's Collective Bargaining Agreement has never had a season end up being shortened due to an owner lockout. Mark and Gordon explain why. Almost Cooperstown is a weekly baseball podcast featuring thoughtful conversations a
Aug. 6, 2026

Are the Padres crazy to have gone all in? Or did they have to?

Padres President A.J. Preller is known for his deal-making. Are the Padres aging fast and is that the reason why they made all the deals at the 2026 MLB Trade deadline? This short from our podcast this week looks at why.
Aug. 4, 2026

Can Anyone Beat the Dodgers? 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners, Losers & the Salary Cap Debate

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone—but did anyone actually close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers? In episode 719, Mark and Gordon Kolier analyze every major trade, evaluate which contenders improved the most, discuss the Yankees, Phillies, Cubs, Red Sox, Padres and Brewers, and examine why the Dodgers remain overwhelming World Series favorites. The conversation also explores one of baseball's biggest long-term issues: deferred contracts competitive balance salary cap vs. salary
Aug. 4, 2026

E 719 - 8.4.26

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has passed, but one question remains: did anyone actually improve enough to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers? Mark and Gordon Kolier analyze the biggest trades, evaluate which teams strengthened their World Series chances, and discuss why the Dodgers continue to stand apart from the rest of Major League Baseball. The conversation explores the impact of deferred contracts, the possibility of a future MLB salary cap, and how contenders such as the Yankees, Phillies, Cu

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Co-founder of Almost Cooperstown podcast and writer of Almost Cooperstown content.

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