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The 20-80 Baseball Podcast

by Travis Kriens

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Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot talk baseball in this weekly podcast. Guests, analytics, prospects and MLB.

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Episodes

  1. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast, 2018 Season, Episode 1

    Travis, Marcus and Drue are back with a look at the first quarter of the 2018 MLB season. The quickly changing pace of baseball. More home runs, more strikeouts. The Rays use the opener. The AL Central struggles. The Twins are still relevant. The Braves and Phillies ahead of schedule. A downtown...

  2. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast: 2018 MLB Season Preview

    Travis Kriens and Drue Aman preview the 2018 MLB season. Division winners, MVP and Cy Young picks. Team by team breakdown. Follow @TravisKriens Follow @DrueAman Follow @20_80Podcast

  3. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast: February 27, 2018 - MLB Offseason

    Evan and Travis are back to wrap up the offseason. Did it make sense for San Diego to sign Eric Hosmer? While is baseball still in Florida? Twins sign Logan Morrison. Milwaukee should sign a pitcher. The top 20 players in the game. What favorites may disappoint this season? Follow @TravisKriens...

  4. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast: January 25, 2018 - MLB Offseason

    (0:00 - 18:45) Evan and Travis are back talking the 2018 Hall of Fame class and the lack of free agent signings. Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman. Who deserves to get in next year? Who is getting overlooked? (18:45 - 44:30) Blind Hall of Fame ballot test. 10 pitchers...

  5. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast: December 1, 2017

    The first offseason edition of the 20-80 Baseball Podcast. Giancarlo Stanton weighs his options. How will Boston address their first base problem? Should Toronto trade Josh Donaldson? Where will Shohei Otani go? The Twins are talking big. Who will overpay for Eric Hosmer and could he return to...

  6. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 27 - October 27 - November 2

    Evan and Travis recap the 2017 World Series. The classic Game 5. The slippery baseballs. The Houston bullpen. Clayton Kershaw. All the home runs. Justin Upton stays with the Angels. Clips from past shows and plenty of free agent projections. Follow @TravisKriens Follow @Evan_Hendershot Follow...

  7. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 26 - October 16 - October 26

    Travis and Evan back after the first two games of the World Series. Thoughts on an amazing and unprecedented Game 2. Clayton Kershaw dominates. What's wrong with the Houston offense? New managers in New York, Washington and Boston. Hall of Fame pitchers facing off in the World Series? Justin...

  8. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 25 - October 9 - October 15

    Travis and Evan recap the Division Series. A crazy Game 5 between the Nationals and Cubs with controversial calls. Will Washington ever get over the hump? Verlander is called on in Boston to close out the series in four games. The Yankees come back down 0-2 to knock out the World Series favorite....

  9. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 24 - October 2 - October 8

    Travis and Evan talk the first week of the 2017 MLB playoffs. Exciting Wild Card games, poor pitching and poor managerial decisions. Plus, Bill James 50 True Superstar Project. Should the White Sox trade Jose Abreu? Follow @TravisKriens Follow @Evan_Hendershot Follow @20_80Podcast

  10. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 23 - September 26 - October 1

    Evan and Travis preview the 2017 MLB Playoffs and breakdown the MVP and Cy Young award candidates. Follow @20_80Podcast Follow @TravisKriens Follow @Evan_Hendershot

  11. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 22 - September 18 - September 25

    A week left in the regular season. An amazing Brewers and Cubs series this weekend in Milwaukee. Evan and Travis looks at the playoffs teams and some under the radar players that could make a difference. PAUL makes some questionable calls late in games. Nathan Stacken joins the podcast to play...

  12. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 21 - September 8 - September 17

    The Cleveland winning streak ends at 22 games. Corey Kluber makes the case to take the Cy Young from Chris Sale. The Cleveland pitching staff challenges the 1996 Braves. Mike Scioscia lineup troubles. What free agents should and can the Twins go after? Can they hold on to the Wild Card? More…

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  13. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 20 - August 28 - September 7

    Cleveland and Arizona can't be beat. What's wrong with the Dodgers? Verlander to Houston and Upton to Los Angeles. Mike Scioscia uses all the pitchers. Evan goes to Target Field. What should the Twins pay Buxton and Sano? How much shifting is too much? Follow @20_80Podcast Follow @TravisKriens...

  14. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 19 - August 14 - August 27

    Evan and Travis are back after a week off with one month left in the season. Will Stanton hit 60? How many teams can still, realistically, make the playoffs. What is wrong with Aroldis Chapman? The Tigers and Yankees fight. MLB Player Weekend. National League MVP race. Travis talks his MLB…

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  15. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 18 - August 7 - August 13

    The AL Wild Card is tight again. Should Detroit trade Verlander? Aaron Nola is the best pitcher in baseball. The Twins are back in the playoff hunt. Fangraphs WAR vs. Baseball Reference WAR. Byron Buxton is finally hitting well. Will Joey Votto continue to waste away in Cincinnati? Trevor Plouffe...

  16. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 16 - August 1 - August 6

    A great Boston and Cleveland duel Yonder Alonso to Seattle Important series for the Angels, Mariners and Orioles MVP races Joey Gallo and his value The unfortunate timing of Adam Wainwright Fat Bartolo with a CG and ERV with one as well The ridiculous 1984 AL MVP Northwoods League to Mitchell?...

  17. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 15 - July 24 - July 31

    A full trade deadline recap as the rich get richer. The Yankees add pitching. The Dodgers add Darvish. Washington fixes the bullpen. The Twins call it a season. (40:20) Reviewing trades of the past. Adrian Beltre with 3,000 hits. Hall of Fame this past weekend. South Dakota Amateur Tournament...

  18. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 14 - July 17 - July 23

    Evan and Travis look at the trades that have already been made weeks before the deadline. Mostly teams solidifying their bullpens. Who is likely to end up where one week from the deadline? Cleveland has six starters. Top 100 prospects are usually not good. The Twins try and get Jaime Garcia....

  19. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 14 - July 10 - July 16

    Marcus Traxler joins Travis and Evan this week. The first big trade of the season with Jose Quintana going to the Cubs. The Nationals address their bullpen issues via Oakland. Will Sonny Gray get traded? Looking at Jeff Samardzija stats. Carlos Silva!!! What should the Twins do at the trade...

  20. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 13 - July 3 - July 9

    - The Cubs struggle to the .500 mark at the half way point - The Royals climb to the top of the AL Central - Trade proposals that are good and a bit ridiculous - Ubaldo Jimenez should call it a day - Drew Pomeranz is the key for the Boston rotation - Can Houston challenge 105 wins? Follow the…

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  21. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 12 - June 26 - July 2

    Can the Rockies stop their recent losing streak? The Nationals bullpen implodes again The Royals are over .500 Live reaction to the AL and NL All-Star rosters as they are announced. The snubs and undeserving choices. The bad David Price contract The win of the week and the Weaver Award winner...

  22. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 11 - June 20 - June 25

    Is moving Freddie Freeman to third a good move for Atlanta? Should the Rockies go to the 6-man rotation? Twins swept Cleveland on the road. What will be available at the trade deadline a month from now? The Yankees bullpen and first base problems. Matt Cain is bad at pitching Thoughts on Justin...

  23. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 10 - June 15 - June 19

    The Kansas City Royals are playing well, but is that good long term? Don't slide feet first into first base. The NL West continues to be the best division in baseball. 10 guys you should know and talk about. Tampa Bay and Milwaukee have the exact same offense. Cody Bellinger can't be stopped....

  24. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 9 - June 5 - June 14

    Recap of the top 5 of the MLB Draft this week with the Twins surprising at #1 and a look at draft profiles of years past. This week's edition of Twins and Nationals bullpen problems. Aaron Judge becomes the story of baseball as the Yankees continue to roll. We go to Kansas City for the Jared…

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  25. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 8 - May 25 - June 4

    Travis and Evan talk the Mike Trout injury and can Albert Pujols reach 700 HR's? The Memorial Day Massacre between the Astros and Twins. Jimmy Nelson and Clayton Kershaw duel in Milwuakee. Kenley Jansen will not walk guys. Superstar Aaron Hicks The Curveball takes over baseball ... or not. Harver...

  26. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 7 - May 15-24

    An interesting quote to start off the show. Travis and Evan talk the possibility of 300 strikeouts for Chris Sale. Minnesota Twins lead the AL Central on the back of Santana, Sano and Berrios. The lack of top line 1-2 starters in the American League. The Rockies call up some young arms. Tampa Bay...

  27. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 6 - May 8-14

    We talk bullpens and what contenders need the most help. Yankees and Cubs play for 18 innings and six hours. Dallas Keuchel dominates the Yankees again. Chase Utley should be playing. Rockies fans are not happy. Follow the show @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @TravisKriens Follow Evan @Evan_Hendershot

  28. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 5 - May 1-7

    Will Texas trade Yu Darvish? What teams will need pitching at the trade deadline? Cody Bellinger adds a spark to the Dodgers. The latest in Sano vs. Judge. Aaron Hicks with a career resurgence. Could a two way player work? Why is Jered Weaver still in baseball and what award awaits his name?…

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  29. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 4 - April 24-30

    First month of the baseball season is in the book. The Washington Nationals have a crazy offensive week, highlighted by a historic Sunday from Anthony Rendon. The Kansas City Royals look like the worst team in baseball. When do they start the fire sale? Miguel Sano vs. Aaron Judge. Follow the…

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  30. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 3 - April 17-23

    Madison Bumgarner rides a bike. Eric Thames continues to smash. Chris Sale doesn't get the win. Twins struggle. Who should they pick in the MLB Draft #1 overall? Should Johan Santana be in the Hall of Fame? A good week of games on the way.

  31. Patrick Saunders - Denver Post

    Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders joins the 20-80 Baseball Podcast to talk about great start for Colorado, the bullpen, starting rotation, injuries and everything Rockies. Follow the podcast @20_80Podcast Follow Patrick @PSaundersDP Follow Travis @TravisKriens Follow Evan @Evan_Hendershot

  32. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 2 - April 10-16

    Week 2 of the MLB season with Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot. The Rockies, Reds and Twins continue keep surprising with outstanding pitching and bullpens. Byron Buxton continues to struggle. Eric Thames is good. Sam Dyson is bad. Carlos Martinez is good and bad. The Blue Jays, Cardinals…

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  33. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast Week 1 - April 2-9

    Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot back with reaction to the opening week of the MLB season. The Twins, Rockies and Diamondbacks surprise. The Giants, Mariners and Blue Jays disappoint. That and the rest of opening week Follow the podcast @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @TravisKriens Follow Evan...

  34. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast - American League Preview

    Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot preview the American League in 2017. Can Cleveland end the World Series drought. What impact will Chris Sale have in Boston? Are the Astros for real? What team will surprise? Follow the podcast @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @traviskriens Follow Evan @Evan_Hendershot

  35. Tim Kurkjian Interview

    Tim Kurkjian joins the 20-80 Baseball Podcast as we are less than 48 hours away from the start of the 2017 MLB season. Follow the podcast on Twitter @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @traviskriens Follow Evan @Evan_Hendershot

  36. Rob Neyer Interview

    Baseball writer Rob Neyer joins the 20-80 Baseball Podcast to discuss the start of the 2017 MLB season, baseball players and politics, increased scoring and home runs, as well as his latest projects. Follow the podcast on Twitter @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @traviskriens Follow Evan...

  37. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast - National League Preview

    Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot preview the National League in 2017. Team-by-team breakdown. Will the Cubs repeat? Will Washington ever win a playoff series? Is this the year the Dodgers make the World Series. Follow the podcast on Twitter @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @traviskriens Follow Evan...

  38. The 20-80 Baseball Podcast - Premiere

    Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot with the premiere edition of The 20-80 Baseball Podcast. What is it? What to expect? Opening day only a month away. Follow the podcast on Twitter @20_80Podcast Follow Travis @traviskriens Follow Evan @Evan_Hendershot

About this show

Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot talk baseball in this weekly podcast. Guests, analytics, prospects and MLB.

Hosted by

Travis Kriens

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Sports

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The 20-80 Baseball Podcast have?

The 20-80 Baseball Podcast has 38 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 23, 2018.

What is The 20-80 Baseball Podcast about?

Travis Kriens and Evan Hendershot talk baseball in this weekly podcast. Guests, analytics, prospects and MLB.

How often does The 20-80 Baseball Podcast release new episodes?

The 20-80 Baseball Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 38 episodes since February 2017.

Who hosts The 20-80 Baseball Podcast?

The 20-80 Baseball Podcast is created and hosted by Travis Kriens.
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