Do manager ejections matter?

After a 4-3 win in the rainy conditions at Yankee Stadium, many people are talking about the ejection of San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt that preceded the game-winning rally. On today's podcast, Darren Smith and John Gennaro spend a lot of time debating the value of managers getting tossed to fire up the players and then get into the NBA Playoffs, what being "clutch" really means, people searching for nostalgia and how it has infected sports broadcasts, plus the future of minor league baseball. 00:00 Introduction and paella adventures 02:58 Do manager ejections matter? (Padres beat Yankees) 11:54 NBA Playoffs (Knicks beat Celtics, Nuggets beat Thunder) 41:13 Nostalgia vs. Innovation 52:31 Could minor league baseball be replaced by youth academies? Section 1904 is a community-supported media company. If you like our content, considering subscribing at Section1904.com to support our work for as little as $5/month. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandwagonbeach.com