Baseball PhD (enhanced M4A)

The Pirates appear to be down and out but there is always a slight chance for the playoffs if they hit a streak. Let’s cross the Roberto Clemente Bridge together as Ed interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about baseball’s greatest ballpark, PNC Park.

As we remember 9/11, the Mets travel to Yankee Stadium to play a subway series. Ed Kasputis interviews Jared Diamond from the Wall Street Journal about all things baseball. Let us never forget.

We celebrate as the Rays are finally on track to get their forever home. We review the stadium deal, the current Rays and all things baseball.

The Marlins have been up and down exceeding the expectations of most. Ed Kasputis interviews the Honorable Louis Schiff, co-editor of Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Collection of Biographical Essays about his Marlins.

Let’s head to South Williamsport as the Little League World Series gets underway and the Braves and Brewers head to Bowman Field for the MLB Little League Classic. Ed Kasputis interviews the one and only Bennett Hipp about the Braves.

Let’s get ready for the third Field of Dreams Game as the Minnesota Twins host the Philadelphia Phillies in Dyersville, Iowa. Ed Kasputis interviews the one and only, Marshall Kelner about the Twins and his minor league experience.

The Rangers are fighting for first as we enjoy the Metroplex. Ed Kasputis interviews West Jones from justbaseball.com about his Rangers.

The Nationals are in the playoff hunt with great hitting and terrible bullpen pitching. Can they right their bullpen? Should they buy at the trade deadline? We debate as Ed interviews baseball author and helicopter parent, Brian Gaffney about his upcoming book, School of Hard Knucks: My Three Sons and Baseball’s Wildest Pitch.

The Royals are in last but we talk about new Royals Stadium and the Crown District. Ed interviews baseball author and helicopter dad, Brian Gaffney about his upcoming book, School of Hard Knucks: My Three Sons and Baseball’s Wildest Pitch.

The Cardinals are in the hunt for a playoff birth with the re-emergence of Jordan Walker who was just placed onto the National League All-Star team. Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village.

The Phillies have been hot and within striking distance of the Braves as the City of Brotherly Love prepares for the 96th MLB All-Star Game. We celebrate July 4th by remembering the courage of our Founding Fathers in 1776. We conclude the podcast with Ed Kasputis interviewing American author and journalist, Randall Sullivan about his book, The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads.

Trout is hurt and the Angels are in last, at least we can enjoy Disneyland and all of its past.

The Tigers have started out slow but there is still hope. Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about Comerica Park.

While the Reds are in last, we celebrate their past as Ed Kasputis interviews the great Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati about this year’s Reds.

The Athletics head to their future City to play six games this week. Ed Kasputis interviews the Honorable Louis Schiff, co-editor of Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame about the City of Sacramento wanting an MLB expansion team and much more.

Denver is great but the Rockies are not. Our PhD Committee discusses the first stage of negotiations between the Players Association and the Owners. Ed Kasputis interviews Jared Diamond from the Wall Street Journal about nanoneedles and much more.

The Pope loves the White Sox (and everyone else) but can the White Sox turn things around? Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about Rate Field.

The O’s are hovering around .500 with Oriole Park looking great after Phase I of its renovation. Ed Kasputis interviews Paul Valle III, the host for the Bat Around for Press Box Sports about all things Orioles.

Ed Kasputis interviews award winning humorist and author, Hart Seely from his battle pod about his book, The JuJu Rules.

Lets get ready for the Padres and Diamondbacks to head to Mexico City for their two game series. Ed Kasputis interviews the one and only Mojdeh from Journeys Beyond the Surface about all things to do in Mexico City.

In 2012, our PhD Committee went to the final game of the World Series to be a Witness to a Sweep.  First Farley pays a bet then Ed, Farley & Dave play baseball at Tiger Stadium and meet Joe Michnuk from the Navin Field Grounds Crew.  Then it’s time to head to Comerica Park to sit in the rain and watch the last game of a great year.  Congratulations Giants and Tigers – wait ’til next year.

The Astros are fighting injuries as they lead the league in hitting and are last in pitching. Can they recover? We debate.

Ed Kasputis and Farley Dillinger interview Dave Matejczyk about his experience as a volunteer at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy.

No National League team has won three World Series in a row. Could it be the Dodgers? Ed Kasputis interviews Matt Moreno from dodgerblue.com about this year's Dodgers.

Ed Kasputis interviews Kurt Smith from ballparkeguides.com about all things Toronto and Rogers Centre.

The Jays were one hit away from winning the 2025 World Series. Can they repeat as American League Champs and return to the Fall Classic? We celebrate Opening Day and make our 2026 Playoff predictions.

Ed Kasputis interviews Dan Austin about his book, Baseball’s Last Great Scout: The Life of Hugh Alexander.