PODCAST · sports
The Baseball Week
by Josh
A weekly look around Major League Baseball.
Episodes
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2018.32: Looking Back, Looking Forward (October 21 - 28)
The Boston Red Sox win the 2018 World Series, plus a look back at the year that was. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Fox, TBS, MLB Network, ESPN Game 3: https://www.mlb.com/news/2018-world-series-game-3-amazing-facts/c-299795560 Theme Music: "Take Me Out to the...
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2018.31: A Matchup 102 Years in the Making (October 12 - 20)
A recap of the League Championship Series and a look at the historic World Series to come between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network, Fox World Series:...
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2018.30: The Fantastic Four (October 7 - 11)
Baseball's postseason is down to the final four teams. A look at the round that pared the contenders to four, plus a few highlights from World Series past. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network Series with 100 Win Teams:...
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2018.29: The Playoffs Begin (October 2 - 6)
A look at the Wild Card Games and the beginning of the League Division Series as the Major League Baseball Postseason gets underway. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network Theme Music: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...
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2018.28: Ends and Beginnings (September 23 - October 1)
A look at the end of the baseball regular season and the beginning of the postseason to come, including playoff and award predictions. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, ESPN, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, rotowire.com Khris Davis:...
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2018.27: Fall is in the Air (September 16 - 22)
The penultimate week of the baseball regular season, including strikeout and cycle records, playoff spots clinched, and the conclusion of one great career. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com Carpenter: Sports Illustrated Cleveland:...
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2018.26: And Down the Stretch They Come (September 9 - 15)
An update on the playoff races and the MVP and Cy Young competitions. Plus, Juan Soto, David Wright, and other stories and performances from the past week. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com Edwin Diaz:...
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2018.25: Playoff Races in Full Swing (September 2 - 8)
The pennant races heat up, J.D. Martinez tries for the rare Major League Triple Crown, and the amazing first week in the majors for the Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com J.D. Martinez:...
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2018.24: Dancing in September (August 26 - September 1)
A look back at August and a look ahead to the pennant race days to come in September. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Rotowire.com, Fantasypros.com Christian Yellich:...
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2018.23: League Leaders and Triple Crowns (August 19 - 25)
A look at the league leaders in some of the more traditional baseball stats (batting average, runs batted in, and home runs), and which player has a chance at winning the rare triple crown. Also, some of the best nicknames from Players' Weekend. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com,...
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Baseball Conversations #4 - More Changes to Baseball
Friend of the show Kevin joins us for part two of our talk about suggested changes to Major League Baseball. A reminder that you can contact us at [email protected]
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2018.22: The Wild National League Playoff Race (August 12 - 18)
A historic week for multi-out plays, a look at the jam-packed National League playoff race, and the Little League World Series meets the Major Leagues. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, FantasyPros.com Historic Triple Play:...
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Baseball Conversations #3 - Changes to Baseball
We return with friend of the show Kevin for a conversation about changes we might like to see to Major League Baseball. A reminder that you can contact us at [email protected]
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2018.21: More than Perfect (August 5 - 11)
One of the greatest outfield throws perhaps ever, the continuing brilliance of the Boston Red Sox, and a look at some of the best pitching performances in baseball history that aren't considered perfect games - but in some cases may be better. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com,...
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2018.20: After the Trades (July 29 - August 4)
The key trades made and not made, and what followed this week in the Majors. Plus our weekly and monthly awards. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com, Rotowire.com Washington Nationals:...
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2018.19: Dominant Debuts (July 22 - 28)
A few amazing Major League debuts, plus some other great offensive performances, and an update on trades made this past week. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com, Baseball-Almanac.com Francisco Arcia:...
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2018.18: Hey Now, You're an All-Star (July 15 - 22)
A look at All-Star Week and the start of baseball's second half. Including great All-Star stories, Matt Carpenter's dominance, and a lot of home runs. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN and ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Fox Sports and Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com All-Star Game:...
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Baseball Conversations #2 - Baseball Memories
In our second Baseball Conversation, we return with friend of the show Kevin to discuss some of our favorite baseball memories.
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2018.17: First Half Awards and More (July 8 - 14)
We give out our awards of the first half of the season, plus news, standout performers, and fun facts from the past week of Major League Baseball. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Foxsports.com, Wikipedia.com Diamondbacks Pitchers:...
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2018.16: Top Ten Stories of the First Half (July 1 - 7)
From intriguing teams to record-seeking players to trends in the sport itself, a look at the top ten stories of the first half of the baseball season. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, CBSSports.com Rays:...
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Baseball Conversations #1 - Baseball on the Big Screen
Our first interview, where we talk with friend of the show Kevin about his favorite baseball movie, and why it might be a deeper film than it would seem at first glance.
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2018.15: At the Halfway Point (June 24 - 30)
Note - we apologize if the original name for this episode was offensive in any way. It was unintentional, and once we realized it we changed the name immediately. We are sorry and will be more careful in the future. We are halfway through the regular season - a look at which teams are World…
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2018.14: "Never Tell Me The Odds" (June 17 - 23)
This week was full of unlikely events - from just how amazing Mike Trout's first 1,000 games have been, to impressive home run marks, to Juan Soto: Time Traveler. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com Mike Trout:...
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2018.13: Astros Out of This World (June 10 - 16)
The Houston Astros hot streak, Wade LeBlanc and the Seattle Mariners, more Mike Trout, and Toronto's three sons. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com Wade LeBlanc:...
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2018.12: Feels Like Summer (June 3 - 9)
A division by division look at stories from the week, new information on baseball shifts, and the life of the great Red Schoendeist. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, SportsCenter, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com, Fantasypros.com Mike Trout:...
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2018.11: The Goose & Tigers & Trout, Oh My (May 27 - June 2)
The top performers from June, Mike Trout and the fascinating world of Wins Above Replacement, and the Rally Goose. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Rotowire.com, Wikipedia.com The Rally Goose...
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2018.10: The Season So Far (May 20 - 26)
Taking a step back to look at the Major League season thus far, plus Tampa Bay's pitching experiment and the week's top performers Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.com Theme Music: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative...
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2018.9: Chasing History (May 13 - 19)
The historic early season performances of Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Justin Verlander, a brilliant first start for Freddy Peralta, and disappointing news about Robinson Cano. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Wikipedia.org Robinson Cano:...
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2018.8: Rime of the Young Mariner (May 6 - 12)
James Paxton's no-hitter, Ted Williams' amazing and underrated streak, and great news about Danny Farquhar. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com Ted Williams…
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2018.7: Walker Buehler's Day On (April 29 - May 5)
A combined no-hitter for Walker Buehler and three Dodgers relievers, more brilliance from Geritt Cole, and major news about Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols. Plus a look back at Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game 20 years ago. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com Ichiro becoming a player...
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2018.6: Arizona's Series of Fortunate Events (April 22 - 28)
The Arizona Diamondbacks' remarkable consistency, Sir Didi Gregorious' sterling first month, and Jonny Venters' amazing comeback. MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com The 1998 MLB Season:...
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2018.5: All A's for Sean Manaea (April 15 - 21)
The season's first no hitter, the still-amazing week of the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees speak out against bullying. Plus a look around the league as the season moves deeper into April. Sources: MLB.com, ESPN.com New York Yankees standing against bullying:...
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2018.4: Who's In First? (April 8 - 14)
Baseball's Surprising Early Division Leaders, A Look Around the League, and Jameson Taillon's greatness on and off the mound. Credits: MLB.com, MLB Gameday, ESPN Jameson Taillon:...
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2018.3: Shohei Ohtani Two Infinity and Beyond (April 1 - 7)
The first full week of Major League Baseball, including the remarkable start of Shohei Ohtani, The Boston Red Sox sterling starting pitching, and Rich Dauer's emotional first pitch. Sources: Shoei Ohtani: https://www.mlb.com/news/ohtani-homers-in-second-straight-game/c-270811356 Charlie Blackmon:...
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2018.2: Don't Panik - Baseball's Back (March 29 - 31)
Our first regular episode, featuring a recap of Opening Day, including the exploits of Joe Panik, Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Davidson, and others. We also look at our first Player, Pitcher, and Team of the Week. Plus a look at the life and legacy of Rusty Staub, and the story of Devin Smeltzer....
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2018.1 Season Preview: The Moment Before Spring
Previewing the 2018 Baseball Season: Changes in the sport, predictions, and Winnie The Pooh. Credits: A Snowbound Fan's Notes, by Steve Rushin, for Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/vault/2013/02/18/106287122/a-snowbound-fans-notes Resources on Analytics: Moneyball, by Michael Lewis Smart...
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Episode 0: Welcome
A brief introduction to The Baseball Week - a weekly look around Major League Baseball. Credits: Theme Music "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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