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Baseball Banter
by Justin Gianelli
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbanter/subscribeI cover all the bases with Baseball Banter. Every Wednesday and Sunday we dive into all the latest news, injuries, trades and more. Breaking news, special milestone episodes, big series specials. All that and more on Baseball Banter.
Episodes
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Episode 9 2023: WORLD SERIES PREVIEW
We've made it! We have reached the 2023 World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks get ready to play the Texas Rangers. Plus some managerial news and notes, including the retirement of Dusty Baker.
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Episode 8 2023: NLDS/ALDS
The wild card series is over and we have moved on to the Divisional Series. John Stewart joined me to discuss and put a bow on the 2023 Yankees season and the MLB Playoffs. Also, we talk about the hiring of David Stearns as the new President of Baseball Operations of the New York Mets.
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Episode 7 2023: MLB Playoffs
We are back and its time for the playoffs beginning with the Wild Card Round. Hear some thoughts on the Game 1s and predictions on how things will shake out.
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Episode 6 2023: We're Back
After a long hiatus, Baseball Banter returns to discuss the season that's been for the Mets and Yankees and figure out what's gone wrong for both NY teams, plus a look around the league to see what's transpired throughout the 2023 season to date.
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Episode 35: 122122 WHAT JUST HAPPENED!
What in the world has just happened? As Carlos Correa got set to be introduced to the San Francisco media, the Giants decide to postpone the press conference due to a dispute in the medicals of Correa. Then, in the middle of the night Steve Cohen swoops in and the Mets agree to a 12 year, $315...
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Episode 34 2022: Winter Meetings 120722
The Winter Meetings are here and big name free agents are starting to sign. We break down the signings of Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander. John Stewart joins me to discuss the Yankees impact of retaining Judge and where some of the other free agents might end up.
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Episode 33 2022: Offseason is here!
The season has ended and free agency has begu, albeit very slowly. We take a look at a few of the moves that have already been made and some of the rumors swirling around some of the biggest free agents like Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner.
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Episode 32 2022: World Series preview
We have reached the final days of the baseball season. The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet up in the 2022 World Series. John Stewart joins me to discuss what went wrong for the New York Yankees as they are swept out of the ALCS by the Astros. The Phillies meanwhile…
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Episode 31 2022: League Championship Series
The final four has been set. We're down to the Yankees and Astros in the American League and the Phillies against the Padres in the National League. Also, John Stewart and I break down what went wrong for the Mets, Braves and Dodgers, 3 100 win teams who failed to make the Championship Series. We...
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Episode 30 2022: Playoff baseball
The MLB Postseason has arrived and the chase for the World Series trophy is on! Who is best equipped to go win it all in 2022? Also, Aaron Judge breaks the single season AL Home Run Record passing Roger Maris' 61.
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Episode 29 2022: Judge continues to chase Maris
It's been 4 days but Aaron Judge is still sitting on 60 home runs for the season. Is tonight finally the night or will Judge have to take his chase on the road with him as they begin a 3 game series Monday in Toronto. Speaking of records, John and I celebrate the career of Albert Pujols who…
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Episode 28 2022: 092122 Judge Chasing History
John Stewart joins me as we watch the Yankees live and watch Aaron Judge's at bats as he currently sits at 60 home runs on the season. He entered tonight 1 shy of tying and 2 shy of breaking Roger Maris' Yankee and American League home run record. Is tonight the night? Plus in between we discuss...
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Episode 27: 091122 Pennant Race Baseball
We've reached the month of September and the pennant races are heating up. The Mets and Braves dueling for first in the NL East, the White Sox and Guardians in the AL Central, the NL Wild Card race between the Phillies, Padres and Brewers. Plus, Albert Pujols is chasing down 700 and on a torrid...
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Episode 26 2022: 080922 Weekend Recap
A look back at the action from this past weekend, including the Mets taking 4 out of 5 from the Braves, the Dodgers sweeping Juan Soto and the new look Padres, and the Yankees going to St. Louis and getting swept out of town. Plus, what's on tap for the coming week.
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Episode 25 2022: 080922 Vin Scully special
This episode is dedicated to the life and career of Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94 last week. Vin was the Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years and called countless World Series and other major events throughout his incredible career. We'll Miss You Vin!
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Episode 24 2022: 073022 Trade Deadline Special
With the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline just a couple of days away, John Stewart joins me to take a look at some of the big names on the market and what are the Yankees looking for? Breaking down a few trades that have already been made and who else will be on the move.
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Episode 23 2022: 072522 Trade Deadline Approaching
The trade deadline is just 8 days away and lots of players are rumored to be on the move. Which teams will be the most aggressive heading into the August 2nd deadline? Plus, the Mets and Yankees gear up for the first installment of the Subway Series here in 2022, who is going to get the upper hand??
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Episode 22 2022: 071422 Mets special
In this episode, we discuss the number retirement ceremony of Keith Hernandez and talk about what he has meant to the franchise and look back at the good times in Flushing from the 1980s. Also, the Mets and Braves just wrapped up a massive 3 game series in what is shaping up to be a fun NL East...
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Episode 21 2022: 070322 Midseason Review
John Stewart joins me as we discuss the first three months of the baseball season as most are closing in on the halfway point in terms of games played. What's been key to the Yankees success and what do they need to add at the trade deadline? What do we expect from them here in the 2nd half. As…
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Episode 20 2022: 062622
Heavyweight matchup in the Bronx between the Astros and the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze, Austin Hays hits for the cycle and Oneil Cruz is a mammoth human being and is up in the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Episode 19 2022: 061222
The Angels fired manager Joe Maddon amidst a franchise record 14 game losing streak, the Yankees cannot be stopped, the NL East gap is closed by the Braves and Phillies going on long winning streaks and the Dodgers are now in trouble without Walker Buehler.
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Episode 18 2022: 060122
In this episode, we take a special look back at the Johan Santana no hitter that occured on this day 10 years ago. Where were you and what were you doing that night? It was the first no hitter in New York Mets franchise history.
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Episode 17 2022: 052222
Major injuries across baseball, big league debuts for Nolan Gorman and Adley Rutschmann, the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson controversy a Q&A and much more on this episode.
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Episode 16 2022: 051122
The Yankees continue to roll after sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays, Reid Detmers throws a no hitter for the Angels and what's going on in Boston? Why are the Red Sox struggling?
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Episode 15 2022: April Month in Review 043022
John Stewart joins me to recap the first month of the new Major League Baseball season and discuss the hot starts that are sustainable and the rough starts that might linger for a while. Plus, the suspension was handed down for Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer and the New York Mets throw a combined…
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Episode 14 2022: 042422
As another weekend comes to a close, we recap what went on throughout Major League Baseball, including a Miggy milestone! His 3,000th hit on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers taking 2 out of 3 from the San Diego Padres and a look at a heavyweight matchup between the Toronto Blue...
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Episode 13 2022 042122
Recapping the big matchup in Queens between the Mets and the Giants, looking at the embarrassing attendance numbers for the first home series for the Oakland A's and some of the unnecessary comments from Reds team president Phil Castellini in regard to the fans anger about trading away half the...
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Episode 12 2022: 041722
Two weeks into the season and we can see who's trending in the right direction and who's trending in the wrong direction. What's wrong with the Yankees offense, the Rangers pitching? Who's been hot out of the gate and who will be able to sustain early success?
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Episode 11 2022: Kershaw dominates
Clayton Kershaw nearly throws a perfect game in Minnesota, another thought on the Aaron Judge contract situation and a successful first week for the New York Mets. Plus a look around the rest of the league and some of the other major storylines.
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Episode 10 2022: First Weekend Recap
The baseball season is underway and the excitement is back! Who opened the season strong and who struggled? Plus what is the future of Aaron Judge? Will it be in the Bronx or will he play elsewhere in 2023?
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Episode 9 2022: Season Preview!
Finally! We are less than a week away from Opening Day and John Stewart joins me to preview the 2022 season and who we think we make noise and play deep into October. Also, injuries already piling up. Especially in Queens with Jacob deGrom likely out until the All Star break, Max Scherzer dealing...
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Episode 8 2022 033022
With opening day just about a week away, rosters start to take shape with more free agent signings and players landing in new homes. Plus why certain teams should be concerned about their current roster makeup.
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Episode 7 2022: BASEBALL IS BACK!! 031622
The lockout has ended after 99 days and the rest of the free agency has commenced. Big names have already signed but some still remain out there and opening day is just 3 weeks. What does the new CBA look like? And are the Mets and Yankees in trouble with the NYC Private Sector Mandate??
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Episode 6 AL WEST Mount Rushmore 021022
Sad news in Major League Baseball as Jeremy Giambi passed away at the age of 47, a tip of the hat to former Montreal Expos draft pick and future hall of fame Quarterback Tom Brady on his retirement. Then the main course! The AL WEST Mount Rushmore, the final installment of the series.
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Episode 5 020122 AL Central Mt Rushmore
On today's episode we recap the decision by the BBWAA to elect only one new member into the Hall of Fame, and why there is major hypocrisy surrounding those who were in the discussion to make it. Then, the main attraction, who makes the Mount Rushmore for the White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals...
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Episode 4 2022 012621 AL East Mt Rushmore
Who makes the list for each of the AL East teams? And why there's a separate list for the Yankees and broken up into 2 tiers. The Mt Rushmore series is now in the back half.
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Episode 3 2022: NL West Mt. Rushmore
John Stewart joins me as we discuss the Mount Rushmore players for the Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres and Giants franchises. Which players differ, and did we have the same order? Also, the current state of the game is in bad shape with no progress in sight for a new CBA between the…
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Episode 2 2022: NL Central Mount Rushmore
In this episode, the Mets announce they will be retiring Keith Hernandez's number 17, Jon Lester announces his retirement after 16 seasons in the big leagues, and the main event! The Mount Rushmore for NL Central teams. Who's going to make the list and who got left off?
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Episode 1 2022: Lockout continues, Mt. Rushmore's
On this episode, with the lockout still ongoing with little progress towards a resolution for the CBA, it's time to play a game and determine each team's Mt. Rushmore. On Today's show it's the National League East and the Nationals/Expos get split up and get their own lists.
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Episode 26 120821 Hall of Fame talk
The Golden Era Committee announced 6 new members to the Baseball Hall of Fame plus we are about a month away from the BBWAA vote for the class of 2022 so we dive into who could be immortalized in Cooperstown this year. Plus a look at the Mets managerial search and why one candidate stands above…
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Episode 25: 112921 Free Agent Frenzy
With just a few days left until a potential labor dispute leading to a lockout Major League Baseball is seeing a major frenzy with a bunch of free agents signing early. Major names coming off the board such as Kevin Gausman, Robbie Ray, Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and more. Where...
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Episode 24: 111521 Offseason Outlook
The offseason is here after the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title since 1995. Lots of questions surrounding the local baseball teams here in New York and John Stewart joins me to break down the latest and what our offseason wish lists are for the Mets and Yankees.
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Episode 23 090821 September baseball
A look at September baseball and how the playoff races will shape up. Plus John Stewart joins me as we discuss it all plus give our last month picks for the major awards across baseball.
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Episode 22: 083021 Mets fiasco
There's a lot of turmoil surrounding the Mets and Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez are in the middle of it all. Getting all sensitive to the fans booing an underperforming team for the better part of 2 months.
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Episode 20: 080921
What's it going to take for the Mets and Red Sox to turn it around? Both teams have relinquished a division lead that they have held for most of the season but now are looking up at other teams. The Giants continue on their impressive ways, how are they getting it done??
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Episode 19: 080121 Trade Deadline Recap
The trade deadline has passed as teams make their final adjustments for the stretch run. Discussing the winners and losers and who could have done more at the deadline. Also, a look ahead to the final stretch of the long season.
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Episode 18: 072721 Trade Deadline Preview
The trade deadline is just three days away and I take a look at where some of the big names are heading and who's going to make the playoff push. Max Scherzer, Joey Gallo, Trevor Story headline the trading block.
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Episode 17: 071321
We've reached the all star break and the home run derby commenced with Pete Alonso winning a 2nd straight derby. Commissioner Rob Manfred met the media and spoke about the potential rules changes coming 2022 and more.
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Episode 16: 070321
We've reached the actual halfway point as most teams have reached the Game 81 mark. John Stewart joins as we discuss the historic first halves of Jacob deGrom and Shohei Ohtani, the MLB and the sticky stuff, and the recent news of the Trevor Bauer sexual assault allegations. plus first half…
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Episode 15: 062121
Jacob deGrom just continues to blow away hitters. Padres-Dodgers picks back up tonight with a great pitching matchup and plenty more on tap as we are closing in on the end of June.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbanter/subscribeI cover all the bases with Baseball Banter. Every Wednesday and Sunday we dive into all the latest news, injuries, trades and more. Breaking news, special milestone episodes, big series specials. All that and more on Baseball Banter.
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Justin Gianelli
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