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Painting the Corners
by Logan Parker and Johnny Nienstedt
What do a JUCO pitcher and a physics major have in common? A love for the game of baseball and a desire to share it with the world! If you want to hear a unique perspective on baseball today, you've come to the right place. Logan and Johnny have played baseball, been die hard fans, and studied the science of the game, so they can speak to all types of baseball fans. Our co-hosts went to high school together in San Diego, CA and pitched for their varsity team before COVID cut off their senior season. Despite that disappointment, Logan went on to pitch for Palomar Community College and was named a 2022 All American and the California Pitcher of the Year at the JUCO level. Unfortunately Johnny's school schedule doesn't spare him time to play competitive baseball, but he still finds a way to get on the field, playing in the Santa Barbara Adult Baseball League.
Episodes
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2023 Season Predictions
The 2023 season is here, and that means its time for predictions! Division winners and wild cards World Series matchups ROYs, Cy Youngs, MVPs PLUS: one Special Bonus Prediction™ from each host!
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2023 Season Preview
Painting the Padres is back with a 2023 season preview! - Roster analysis 📊 - Spring training standouts 📈 - Lineup construction 🤔 Plus our thoughts on team MVP, Cy Young, disappointments, and breakouts!
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World Baseball Classic Preview
The WBC is BACK! We've got stacked teams from Japan, the Dominican Republic, and of course the U.S., led by Captain America Mike Trout! Who's the favorite? Underdogs to keep an eye on Did someone say Matt Harvey? John Axford?? Every game is televised!
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Top 10 Catchers Right Now
We make our pick for the top 10 backstops in baseball! Is J.T. still at the top? How high does Adley's stellar rookie year take him? Dueces wild: two teams with two elite catchers apiece Catch it all on our Spotify!
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Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now
What an absolute doozie of an episode! We make our picks for the top 10 starting pitchers right now! Does deGrom's excellence outweigh his lack of innings? Where does a 40 year old Cy Young rank? A pitcher with 80 homers the last 2 years is on the list??? Check it out on all streaming platforms!
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Top 10 Shortstops Right Now
The one you've been waiting for! We make our picks for the top shortstops in baseball! How to separate the superstars? Has Wander shown us enough to be elite? Why offense can take you farther than defense Catch it all on our Spotify!
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Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now
Checking in at the Keystone! We make our picks for the top 10 second basemen in baseball: Altuve back to dominating Lots of underrated players Advantage for converted shortstops? Tune in to our Spotify to catch all that and more!
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Top 10 Third Basemen Right Now
Who's best at the hot corner? We make our picks for the top 10 third basemen in baseball! How low can an MVP finalist go? How much do we trust defensive metrics? Under the "Ray"dar? DJ or JT for number 10? Catch all that and more on our Spotify!
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Top 10 First Basemen Right Now
We make our picks for the top 10 first basemen in baseball! Freddie or Goldy at the top? Does defense even matter? Don't sleep on Vinnie P!
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Top 10 Left Fielders Right Now
We make our picks for the top 10 left fielders in baseball! Soto or Alvarez? Can contact hitters survive? Is Kris Bryant still good? Who rounds out the list? Tune in to hear us debate all that and more!
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Top 10 Center Fielders Right Now
We make our picks for the top 10 center fielders in baseball heading in to 2023! Trout still on top? Defense > Offense? And how about those debut seasons!
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Top 10 Right Fielders Right Now
We make our picks for the top 10 right fielders in baseball heading in to 2023!
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Top 10 Relievers Right Now
Welcome to season 2 of Painting the Corners! Logan and Johnny kick off the new year with a new series: Top 10 Right Now! Tune in to hear their picks for the top relief pitchers in baseball heading in to the 2023 season!
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AFL Photographer Brendon Baranov Interview!
Johnny and Logan interview Arizona Fall League Photographer Brendon Baranov on his journey to becoming employed by Major League Baseball and his exciting experiences photographing the AFL!
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Welcome to Xan Diego!
Welcome to Xan Diego! The Padres go BIG at the winter meetings and lock up 5 time All Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts for 11 years! In this episode of Painting the Padres, Logan breaks down why the Padres went after Bogaerts, where he fits on the roster, and what the Padres still need to do this...
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Winter Meetings Recap
Need a recap of the Winter Meetings action? We got you! Logan and Johnny discuss all the major signings and drama from San Diego this week, from A (Arson Judge) to X (Xan Diego).
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Offseason Preview: AL East
Last but not least: the AL East! Can the Yankees re-sign Judge? What can the Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles, and RedSox do to separate themselves in such a competitive division? Is this the best division in baseball?
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Offseason Preview: AL Central
Part 5 of the PtC offseason preview: the AL Central! The Guardians look to repeat as division champs while the Twins and White Sox aim to take that title back after disappointing seasons. What do the Royals and Tigers need to do to improve in their rebuild?
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Offseason Preview: AL West
Moving on to the AL, we start in the West, home of the defending world champion Astros! Will they dominate the division again, or will the Mariners be able to catch them? And don’t count out the Angels or the big spending Rangers! (Sorry, A’s)
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Offseason Preview: NL East
Next up in our offseason preview series: the beastly NL East! The juggernaut Braves and Mets look to replace key players, the Phillies will miss Bryce Harper in their NL pennant defense, and the Marlins and Nationals will try to emerge from rebuilds in 2023!
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Offseason Preview: NL Central
Next up in the offseason preview series: the NL Central! Tune in to hear what Logan and Johnny think the Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs, Reds, and Pirates have to do to take the next step in 2023!
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Offseason Preview: NL West
We're continuing our offseason previews for the other 29 teams, starting in the NL West! Tune in to hear what Logan and Johnny think the Dodgers, Giants, DBacks, and Rockies have to do to take the next step in 2023!
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Padres Offseason Preview
Logan and Johnny break down what the Padres need to do this offseason to solidify their case as 2023 World Series contenders! Splurge on a starter? How about a reunion? Or should they let the kids play? Tune in to find out!
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Free Agent Predictions
It's prediction time! Tune in to hear where Logan and Johnny think the top free agents in this year's class are headed! We've got four great shortstops, two Hall of Fame starting pitchers, and the reigning AL MVP, so strap in and get ready for some bold predictions!
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The 2022 PtC Awards Show
Welcome to the first annual PtC Awards Show! Logan and Johnny give their picks for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie and Manager of the Year. This year's awards races are headlined by an all time classic AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani - find out why our hosts disagreed on the winner!...
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Astros win the World Series!
Congratulations to the Houston Astros! They dominated the postseason field, going 11-2 this October and knocking off the NL Champion Phillies to win the World Series! Tune in to hear Logan and Johnny's thoughts on the biggest moments of the series, where each team will go from here, and who we're...
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MLB Postseason pt. 4: The World Series
It's time for the Fall Classic! Starting this Friday, the Phillies and Astros will square up in the World Series, with each team looking to etch its name in the history books! Will Bryce Harper and the Fightin' Phils continue their cinderella run, or will the Astros' machine-like dominance take...
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Padres Fall in NLCS
Unfortunately, the Padres' 2022 season came to an end on Sunday with a heartbreaking loss to the Phillies, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a success. Come relive it with Logan and Johnny, and hear about their favorite moments and plans for offseason coverage.
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MLB Postseason pt. 3: The League Championship Series
Sorry for the late release - no thanks to the rain in New York and our travel schedules getting back from San Diego - but we're back with another Postseason episode, breaking down the NLCS and ALCS as the Padres, Phillies, Astros, and Yankees play for the pennant. At the time of the recording…
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Padres Slay the Dodgers!
The San Diego Padres just pulled off the second biggest upset IN MBL HISTORY, defeating the hated Dodgers in a thrilling NLDS! Logan and Johnny went to a combined three out of four games in person, so tune in to hear their breakdowns of this amazing series plus a small preview of the NLCS against...
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MLB Postseason pt. 2: The Division Series
After a wild, wild, Wild Card weekend featuring THREE upsets, the original field of 12 is down to 8 as we move on to the Division Series! Big questions loom: How will the new playoff format affect the top seeds? Will their time off help them rest and rejuvenate, or will they go cold after almost…
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Padres Advance to NLDS!
For the second time in three years, the Padres have a date with the Dodgers in the NLDS! The hosts are HYPED for playoff baseball at Petco Park, and they will be in attendance on Friday night! Tune in to hear their thoughts on the Padres' Wild Card Series win over the Mets as well as analysis and...
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MLB Postseason pt. 1: The Wild Card Round
Are you ready for postseason baseball?!?! Starting tomorrow, four amazing three game Wild Card Series get underway, and Logan and Johnny have you covered for all the matchups. Tune in to hear predictions for this round as well as the rest of the bracket!
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Mets vs Padres Wild Card Series Preview
The Padres are going back to the postseason! The Friars will play the Mets in the new best of three Wild Card Series in New York this weekend, with the winner advancing to play the Dodgers in the NLDS. Tune in to hear roster predictions, starting pitching matchups, key players, and more in this...
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Rule Changes for 2023 (and Beyond!)
New rules are coming to an MLB park near you next season! Shift restrictions, bigger bases, and a pitch clock will all be implemented in 2023. Tune in to hear the hosts' thoughts on these three rules, plus their takes on what other new rules might follow in the years to come.
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Playoff Hopes
Painting the Padres is back, and this time Logan and Johnny talk about their faith (or lack thereof) in the Padres' ability to make the playoffs, how they would set up the rotation and lineups for the Wild Card Series, and anything else that comes to mind. Make sure to check out our social media!...
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Behind the Scenes in the Padres Front Office
Last Tuesday, our own Johnny Nienstedt got the amazing opportunity to be "Executive for a Day" at Petco Park and shadow Padres front office members! Tune in to hear all about what goes on behind the scenes, featuring: A one-on-one conversation with assistant general manager Josh Stein, just how...
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Playoff Push Preview
It’s pennant chase season! As October approaches, Logan and Johnny take a look at which divisional and wild card races might go down to the wire! This September could be a doozy: we’ve got a classic NL East rivalry, a rare 3 team divisional battle, and two stacked wild card races with plenty of...
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Tatís Suspension
Logan and Johnny react to some of the worst baseball news either of them has ever received: Fernando Tatís Jr. has been suspended 80 games for performance enhancing drug use. Questions abound: How believable is his excuse? Can the Pads still make a deep playoff run without him? What about Tatís's...
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AL Trade Deadline Grades
Following up the NL episode from last week, Logan and Johnny discuss each AL team's moves and hand out grades for how well they addressed their needs. PLUS: A special guest from the Tampa Bay Rays organization joins the podcast to help break down the AL East!
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NL Trade Deadline Grades
Logan and Johnny break down all the trades in the NL and hand out letter grades to each team based on how well their moves addressed their unique needs. Stay tuned for the AL breakdown later this week, when a special guest joins the podcast!
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Trade Deadline Live Reaction
Logan and Johnny react live on the air starting at 5:30 ET and running through the 6PM trade deadline, breaking down trades as they happen! Plus, coverage of some notable trades from this weekend! Tune in to hear all about your favorite team's moves!** **Rockies not included
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Juan Soto Blockbuster Breakdown
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?! Juan Soto has been traded to the San Diego Padres for a massive haul in an EIGHT player deal! Logan and Johnny hop on the air to break down what is potentially the biggest trade of ALL TIME!
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Padres Deadline Outlook
Logan and Johnny roll out the first episode of their new Painting the Padres series! As lifelong Friars fans, the hosts love talking about anything and everything Padres. First up, it's a discussion about the impending trade deadline, and which targets the Pads might pursue. Tune in to find out...
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MLB Trade Deadline Preview
Logan and Johnny take a look at MLB Trade Rumors' top 10 trade candidates - plus a few bonus names, including someone who recently turned down 440 million... Where will they go? Who will net the biggest return? Is it worth it to go all in for Juan Soto? Tune in now to find out!
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2022 All Star Game Roster Breakdown
Logan and Johnny dive into the 2022 All Star Game rosters ahead of the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, July 19 in LA. They both created blind rosters last week and now compare with each other and with the official MLB rosters. Who got snubbed? Who do the hosts think doesn't deserve to suit up after...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What do a JUCO pitcher and a physics major have in common? A love for the game of baseball and a desire to share it with the world! If you want to hear a unique perspective on baseball today, you've come to the right place. Logan and Johnny have played baseball, been die hard fans, and studied the science of the game, so they can speak to all types of baseball fans. Our co-hosts went to high school together in San Diego, CA and pitched for their varsity team before COVID cut off their senior season. Despite that disappointment, Logan went on to pitch for Palomar Community College and was named a 2022 All American and the California Pitcher of the Year at the JUCO level. Unfortunately Johnny's school schedule doesn't spare him time to play competitive baseball, but he still finds a way to get on the field, playing in the Santa Barbara Adult Baseball League.
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Logan Parker and Johnny Nienstedt
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What do a JUCO pitcher and a physics major have in common? A love for the game of baseball and a desire to share it with the world! If you want to hear a unique perspective on baseball today, you've come to the right place. Logan and Johnny have played baseball, been die hard fans, and studied the...
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