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Strikeout Central
by Michael Najarian
Baseball Podcast to go along with the blog, follow the blog at strikeoutcentral.blogspot.com
Episodes
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The Baltimore turnaround
In this episode, Michael welcomes Orioles reporter Jake Rill to the podcast, where they discuss all things Orioles, including the Adley Rutschman effect, where Anthony Santander and Adam Frazier might find themselves playing more often, the catching depth behind Adley Rutschman, the first base...
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Jacob, Texas Ranger
In this episode, Michael welcomes Texas Rangers reporter Alex Plinck to the podcast, where they discuss the Rangers signing Jacob deGrom, adding Andrew Heaney and Jake Odorizzi, the hiring of Bruce Bochy as manager, how the bullpen looks, and how the Seager and Semien contracts look one year later.
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Strikeout Central: All things Mets
In this episode, Michael welcomes New York Mets reporter for The Athletic Will Sammon to the podcast, where they discuss all things Mets, including their disappointing end to the season, quickly re-signing Edwin Diaz, new additions to the bullpen, and what moves they might make over the rest of…
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Strikeout Central: Trades, trades, and more trades
In this episode, Michael welcomes Stephen Nesbitt of The Athletic to the podcast, discussing all things trade deadline. Michael and Stephen talk about the Josh Hader trade that just happened, whether or not Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani will actually get traded, the latest on the likely trade...
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Strikeout Central: Midseason pipeline chatter
In this episode, Michael welcomes Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline to the podcast, where they discuss all things prospects, such as the seasons of top prospects making opening day rosters, the loaded shortstop pool, what the Pirates are doing with Henry Davis, and which teams are poised to drop in the...
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Strikeout Central: No more lockout
In this episode, Michael welcomes Boston Globe writer Michael Silverman to the podcast, where they discuss all things related to the CBA, including the big changes, little changes, the biggest obstacles, and the win that minor league players got. There's also a bit of talk about the wave of free...
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Strikeout Central: Going west to go home
In this episode, pitcher Kenny Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Angels joins the podcast, where he and Michael discuss being taken by his hometown Angels in the minor league rule 5 draft, his college baseball experience leading up to his experience in the pros, how he's transitioning to a new...
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Baseball may be locked out, but the podcast isn't. An interview with Allan Winans
In this episode, pitcher Allan Winans of the Atlanta Braves organization joins the podcast, where he discusses with Michael being selected in the MLB Draft, the MiLB Rule 5 Draft, the differences between starting and relief pitching, his experience at Campbell University, and his 2021 season…
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Strikeout Central: World Series preview and playoff review
In this episode, Max and Josh rejoin the podcast to discuss everything that happened in the playoffs, including why teams lost, why teams won, and what happened to the Brewers and Giants, who were the picks to win the world series between Max, Josh, and Michael. Also discussed is one reason both...
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Strikeout Central: Playoffs? You wanna talk about playoffs?
In this episode, Michael welcomes good friends Max and Josh to the podcast, where they discuss the playoff matchups as we enter the postseason, and they answer questions such as are the Rays legit, what happened to the Giants, who could make noise as a dark horse team, and they offer some world...
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Strikeout Central: MLB draft recap
In this episode, Michael welcomes Jim Callis back to the podcast, where they discuss all things related to the MLB draft, such as the Pirates interesting draft choice, Kumar Rocker falling to 10, the Red Sox taking Marcelo Mayer, and who had the best drafts
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Strikeout Central: Sticky Stuff crackdown
In this episode, Michael welcomes Kyle Glaser back to the show, where they discuss all the current happenings in baseball, such as the sticky stuff crackdown, the deadened baseballs, how the Red Sox and Giants are off to such great starts, what's wrong with the Braves, and some division predictions
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Strikeout Central: A new beginning
It's the season premiere of the Strikeout Central Podcast, just in time for opening day. Michael welcomes Angels reporter Jack Harris to the podcast, where they discuss Shohei Ohtani's return to playing both ways, the new faces in Anaheim, the hitters nightmare of an infield, and how many fans…
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Strikeout Central: Season 1 finale
In this episode, Michael welcomes Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to the podcast, where they talk all things Red Sox, such as all the offseason moves, bringing back Alex Cora, the overhauled depth, the Jarren Duran hype train, and Chris Sale's recovery. Also, we find out how reporting on Spring...
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Strikeout Central: Spring Training begins
In this episode, Michael welcomes Danny Vietti to the show, where they discuss the low returns for Francisco Lindor and Nolan Arenado, the amazing San Diego Padres, Danny's optimism for the Mets, and a low grade NL Central
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Strikeout Central: The prospects episode
In this episode, Michael welcomes Jim Callis to the show, where they discuss the Padres going all in with a few big trades, The Pirates return for Josh Bell, Garrett Crochet being rushed to the big leagues, and the Jarren Duran hype train
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Strikeout Central: The Pawtucket Red Sox
In this episode, Michael welcomes Pawtucket Red Sox vice president of baseball operations and community relations Joe Bradlee to the podcast, where they discuss all things PawSox, such as the move to Worcester, Polar Park's impact on the community, A cool idea started by the PawSox that quickly...
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Strikeout Central: Playoff time
In this episode, Michael welcomes Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Diamond to the podcast, where they discuss all things playoffs, such as the expanded field, what is wrong with the Dodgers, the pitching of the Atlanta Braves, and the machine of the Tampa Bay Rays
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Strikeout Central: Trade Deadline recap
In this episode of the podcast, Michael welcomes Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser to the podcast, where they recap the trade deadline by talking about some big moves, such as the Padres blockbuster for Mike Clevinger, the Blue Jays adding mounds of pitching, and the retooling Red Sox
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Strikeout Central: Season grind
In this episode, Michael welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks reporter Zach Buchanan to the show, where they discuss MLB's recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Diamondbacks slow start to the season, and how the Zack Greinke and Zac Gallen trades look one year later for the Diamondbacks
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Strikeout Central: Opening day Weekend
In this episode of the podcast, Michael welcomes Orange County Register Angels reporter Jeff Fletcher to the podcast, where they discuss all things Angels, Mookie Betts' mega deal, expanded playoffs, and how reporting is different for Jeff during the season
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Strikeout Central: Baseball is Back
In this episode, Michael welcomes Los Angeles Times Dodgers reporter Jorge Castillo to the podcast, where they discuss the unique rules in place for the uinque 2020 season, how reporting is going to be different, and how the Dodgers look in the big Mookie Betts trade 5 months later
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Strikeout Central: The 2020 Draft
In this episode, Michael welcomes Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo, and they discuss some of the top prospects in the MLB draft, such as Spencer Torkelson, and discuss Austin Martin vs Heston Kjerstad, Max Meyer vs Asa Lacy, who had the best drafts, and who exactly Nick Yorke is
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Strikeout Central: The 2004 champs
In this episode of the podcast, Michael welcomes former MLB closer and 2004 World Champion Keith Foulke to the show, and they discuss player perspective on the state of the 2020 season, and what being a member of the legendary 2004 Boston Red Sox was like
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Strikeout Central: The 2020 season
In this episode, Michael welcomes MassLive Red Sox reporter Chris Cotillo, and they discuss various scenarios involving the 2020 season, the MLB Draft, and a cool fundraiser for COVID relief that Chris is heading up
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Strikeout Central: A reporter’s take
In this episode, Michael welcomes Boston Globe Red Sox reporter Pete Abraham to the show, and they discuss topics such as the results of the 2018 Red Sox investigation, plans for the 2020 regular season, as well as the future of minor league baseball
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Strikeout Central: A whole variety
In this episode, Michael talks about a whole variety of topics, from cancellations to strange injuries to stranger proposals for a season, all in this episode of the strikeout central podcast
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Strikeout Central-the very first episode
In this episode, Michael talks about the impact of Coronavirus on baseball, from extended postseasons to make up game scenarios, and the amount of pitchers undergoing Tommy John surgery recently
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Baseball Podcast to go along with the blog, follow the blog at strikeoutcentral.blogspot.com
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Strikeout Central is created and hosted by Michael Najarian.
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