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Base on Call
by Mike Ng and Chris Almonte
Posting every Wednesday about Baseball around the world along with analysis with a touch of stats. Just two baseball nerds filling you in on the leagues. MLB focused but also the NPB, CPBL, and the KBO included.
Episodes
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Offseason Gm hiring and Free Agents preview
Offseason Gm hiring and Free Agents preview
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World Series Conclusion and Season Awards Finalists
World Series Conclusion and Season Awards Finalists. We look at the end of the 2020 MLB season and the various award finalists being annouced. WE also talk about some upcoming Asian Playoffs Series for baseball into November
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World Series Preview and Champions Series Recap
World Series Preview and Champions Series Recap
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Mid Week Breaking News: Billy Beane is out as Oakland GM
A news report that Billy Beane will be leaving his position as Oakland General Manager
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Divisional Series Recap and looking forward to the World Series
We recap the goings on with Divisional Series ending in the MLB as well as predict what will happen in the next coming weeks as the Postseason ends with the World Series
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2020 Wild, Wild Card Recap: Chris Solo Ep
Chris takes on a solo episode where he recaps the MLB Wild Card playoffs and looks towards the next ALDS and NLDS division series.
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MLB 2020 Wild Card Playoff Previews and Predictions
We talk about our takes and predictions for the upcoming 3 game wild card series and the crazy weekend that led up to the current standings.
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NL East and Nl Central Races and Npb abolishes the Tazawa Rule
We talk about the chances that the last couple of divisional races as Mlb prepares for the playoffs.
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2020 MLB Virtual All Star Game (sponsored by no one)
We recreate the would-be MLB All star game for this season. We go through our nods for the prospective leagues and play a seven game season to scientifically (kinda) find a winner. We also talk about how former NYSNC member Justin Timberlake wants to bring a major league franchise to his hometown...
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Minor League Baseball At Risk, World Series Ticket Holders sue Jim Crane
Minor League Baseball's deadline to renew its agreement with MLB is over at the end of the month. World Series Tickets holders sue Astro's owner. We say goodbye to Tom Seaver and Lou Brock. New Statcast camera technology opens a brand new world for Baseball Teams and Fans
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42.
We address the tragic passing of great actor Chadwick Boseman, who as Jackie Robinson touched the baseball community. Other news includes Lucas Giolito's no hitter, the MLB's move to playoff bubbles for the postseason, and the ongoing sales new of the New York Mets.
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2020 Trade Deadline Recap
We discuss the MLB trade deadline for the biggest buyers and sellers. The Padres, Mike Clevinger, Cubs, Phillies, Athletics and a number of other teams try to contend for the postseason and we cover all the major deals in this window
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Wild Wild Wednesday, Casey Mize debut, and the red hot Padres
Trevor Bauer's complete game, Casey Mize's rookie debut and Thom Brennamen's on air mess up. We also talk about the KBO potentially being shut down, Mike Trouts record breaking rookie card and whether or not the Padres have a chance this year.
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Yu Darvish Almost No hitter, Trade Targets 2020 and Zach Plesac/Clevinger get into some trouble
We discuss trade targets for the upcoming trade deadline in August, Yu Darvish almost gets a no hitter against the Brewers and Zac Plesac breaks team regulations to celebrate his first hometown win.
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Breakout stars, divisional upsets and a Manny Ramirez Career Revival
We discuss Manny Ramirez coming back to baseball, how the early mlb leads are stacking up and players who are making the most of their 2020 season start.
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Royals new SuperBowl Winning Owner, Joe Kelly wrongfully suspended, and Yoenis Cespedes goes missing
8/5: We discuss the Royals new superstar part owner, Joe Kelly getting suspended for upholding the league's justice, Yoenis Cespedes ghosting the mets and the potential season ending scare put out by MLB.
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Marlins Outbreak, Opening Day Weekend Recap and Betts Signs massive Extension
Miami gets hit with a number of cases, we chat about the opening weekend games and discuss Mookie Bett's contract to stay in Los Angeles long term.
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American League Predictions/Season Primer & major award winners
AL division rankings and predictions. 00:00 to 20:32 AL East 20:32 to 32:54 AL Central 32:54 to 48:20 AL West 48:20 to 58:44 MVP, CY Young and ROY
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National League Predictions and Season Primer/Major Awards and Rookie of the Year
We go thru the entire National League and make our predictions and get you prepared for opening day.
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Robot Cheerleaders take over, Braves Tomahawk Chop comes into question and the CPBL first half nearly comes to an end
We discuss the CPBL first half nearly coming an end, the arrival of robotic cheerleading overlords and the Braves tomahawk chop potentially being phased out. Other topics include Addison Russell's signing to the Kiwoom Heroes, Anthony Rendon selling of his ring story and the return of NPB ace,...
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Season Primer and Jose Altuve signs extension
Jose Altuve signs huge extension, Milb will start man on second this year, and we debate who will finish where this year for the season.
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Mid Week Update: Arrieta joins the Phils, Ends holdout
Latest episode of Base on Call
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Ichiro Returns to Seattle, Dejong makes Record Deal
A jampacked show this week, many teams getting their last spring training signings out of the way. We follow up on Lucroy and Carlos Gonzalez reclaimation projects as well as Ichiro's return to the team that made him a legend.
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Tim Lincecum Returns to the League, Oh to the Jays
Tim Lincecum makes his return to the Majors for the Texas Rangers. We debate if his rehab and personal training are enough to make up for his lack of velocity. Felix Hernandez also gets a look after his scare this week in spring training. Quarterbacks being Baseball Players and the Stone Buddha…
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JD Martinez Signs with the Red Sox and Spring Training
The long winter of the offseason is over and Baseball is back again. Ohtani makes his debut, the last few signings trickle in and Arrieta remains unsigned.
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Yu Darvish to the Cubs
Yu Darvish goes to the Cubs, Frazier to the Mets and some news coming from the Rays about a move out of St. Petersburg
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Offseason Slowdown Debate
Alex Avila signs with Arizona, Oakland and Cleveland make uniform changes, Detroit fixes its half century long mistake and we talk about why the offseason seems to be taking a year and a half to get going.
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Cain and Yelich to Brewers
Brewers go in on a deal for Yelich and Cain
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Shohei-time in Anahiem
Ohtani finally arrives and Giancarlo gets traded to the Yankees
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Hall of Fame Discussions
We debate whos up on the next ballot as well as our thoughts on the steroid scandal affecting Barry Bond's draft class.
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Giancarlo Trade Rumor
Giancarlo Stanton on the market with offers from Giants and Cardinals. Bill Murray gets a new minor league baseball show on facebook and New Zealand gets an ABL team.
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Farewell to Halladay
We say goodbye to the legend and icon.
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MLB expansion and NLCS recaps
This week we discuss the growing news that baseball will be expanding to 32 teams in the near future. We discuss possible landing spots for the two new teams.
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Wild Card Recap
We talk about the wildcard games and how the system is creating more and more memorable storylines.
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October is here! Who's up next
We talk about whos gonna make a difference in the postseason and send our goodbyes to Work Horse Matt Cain
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Postseason Awards, Jansen Cy?
We debate between who will win each leagues various awards. From MVP to worse contract of the year. We even cover whether or not a reliever should be eligible for CY Young.
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Tale of Two Win Streaks
We analyze whats going on with the Dodgers and Indians win streaks and then we debate if shortening the season is a good idea for the league
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Shohei Otani Primer
We introduce the newest free agent story brewing in the league as well as debate the Boston Red Sox stealing signs against the New York Yankees
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September 6, 2017
Joey Votto and the Tigers firesale
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Episode 2- Hill/Giancarlo
This episode we discuss Rich Hill's bid for a perfect game along with Giancarlo Stanton's chase for the home run record set by Roger Maris. We also make our bets for AL and NL wild card for the season
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Initial Episode- Trade Recap
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Posting every Wednesday about Baseball around the world along with analysis with a touch of stats. Just two baseball nerds filling you in on the leagues. MLB focused but also the NPB, CPBL, and the KBO included.
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Base on Call is created and hosted by Mike Ng and Chris Almonte.
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