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Thinking Baseball
by Joshua Lewis
Diving into the tension between tradition and evolution in baseball. We use our brains here, not just our opinions.
Episodes
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Ep. 20 - Fantasy Baseball
Chatting with special guest Adam Painter of the Inglorious Batters podcast about fantasy baseball's affect on analytics, fandom, and how we interact with other fans of the game. Thinking Baseball Facebook Group Variety Sports Network YouTube
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Ep. 19 - The Spring Training Experience
Looking at baseball's Spring Training. Josh's personal experience in the Cactus League, favorite ballparks, and more. Variety Sports Network Baseball YouTube Thinking Baseball Facebook Community
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Ep. 18 - Expansion and Realignment
Welcome to Thinking Baseball, the new iteration of Caught in a Pickle! A production of Variety Sports Network. On today’s episode, we’re talking realignment. Expansion is coming to Major League Baseball, and with it have been some crazy ideas out there about what could happen when it does. Hi Jim...
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Ep. 17 - Baseball's Freedom of Expression
This week it was announced who would be gracing the cover for the video game MLB The Show. There’s always a lot of hype and buildup to this now. Fans guessing or making their picks. Kind of how it used to be for the cover of Sports Illustrated, or a Wheaties box. Well, it was announced that Jazz...
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Ep. 16 - Friday the 13th: Superstition in Baseball
Friday the 13th came and went this last week and with it superstition took center stage. 13 is unlucky. Don’t open an umbrella inside. Don’t walk under a ladder. Don’t cross paths with a black cat. Whatever it is, superstitions are as old as humanity itself. Obviously that human psychology shows...
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Ep. 15 - Jacks of All Trades: Playing Multiple Sports Improves Baseball
It is verifiable fact that sports are getting more and more specialized. Professional players even have clauses in their contract banning certain activities in their down time. But, with the epidemic of injuries in Major League Baseball, and the increasing burnout of youth baseball players, is...
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Ep. 14 - Christmas Special: Baseball's Christmas-like Spirit
On today’s episode we’ll be talking about just how similar baseball is to Christmas. The childlike wonderment, the magic, the mystery, the fun, and the joy. We’ll also touch on stories from our Facebook group and a special performance of a baseball spin on a classic Christmas carol. Caught in a...
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Ep. 13 - Let’s Kick It: What America’s Game Can Learn from the World’s Game
Most baseball people I’ve ever talked to hate soccer/football. Nobody can really tell me why. But it is the most popular sport worldwide, and as MLB is starting to play games in Mexico, London, and Japan, along with the World Baseball Classic in March, baseball is poised to become an…
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Ep. 12 - Show Me the Money: Caps, Floors, and the Baseball Offseason
Baseball’s offseason is officially underway with our first few trades and signings. Qualifying offers have been made, rejected, and accepted. And the annual discussions, debates, and predictions have begun about salaries and roster construction. And while some teams are throwing money around like...
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Ep. 11 - 2022 Season Recap (with Manny Gomez)
Special guest Manny Gomez joins the show as we reminisce about our favorite parts of the 2022 season. Manny is a member of the BBWAA and hosts one of my favorite baseball podcasts called Baseball Is Not Dead. He definitely leans more new school than I do, but his passion for the game, Latin...
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Ep. 10 - ARE Records Made To Be Broken? The Hallowed Record Book of Baseball
Baseball, more than any sport, celebrates and honors its records. They are measuring sticks for greatness, goals to aspire to, and for a precious few, earn the honorable distinction of “unbreakable.” On today’s episode, ARE records made to be broken? Nothing says tradition in baseball like the...
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Ep. 9 - It All Comes Down to This: World Series Preview
On today’s episode, it’s a special World Series edition of Caught in a Pickle! We’ll take a break from our normal Tradition versus Evolution structure to celebrate the best championship series in sports. But, never fear! There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, debate, and conversation...
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Ep. 8 - Jerseys vs. Suits: Relationships Between Managers and Front Offices
Every year we see the merry go round of baseball managers and GMs getting fired and hired. A lot of times it’s a result of just poor performance. But, with what seems to be increasing regularity, it has also been the result of conflicting visions and philosophies. And the divide seems to be…
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Ep. 7 - Playoffs?! Baseballs New Format, Predictions, and the Most Fun Time of Year
Featuring an intro from Jim Mora’s iconic “Playoffs” rant, there’s no doubt this episode of Caught In a Pickle has some big opinions and enthusiasm for the game of baseball! In today’s episode, our host breaks down this year’s playoff season and what he’d like to see for the future of the game....
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Ep. 6 - No Place Like Home: Baseball Stadiums: Old, New, and Favorites (with Kevin Chemidlin)
Smells of hot dogs and popcorn, the sound of a hard hit, and cheering fans all fill your senses. The energy of a good baseball game will excite you no matter what ballpark you’re at, but in truth, there’s no place like home for a fun experience. Kevin Chemidlin, podcast host and lifelong baseball...
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Ep. 5 - 99 Problems But a Pitcher Ain't One: The Universal DH
To butcher the words of 21st Century philosopher, Jay Z: “If you're having lineup problems, I feel bad for you, son. I’ve got 99 problems, but a pitcher ain't one.” If you haven’t already guessed from this opener, today on Caught in a Pickle, we’re taking a look at a new and highly controversial...
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Ep. 4 - The Need For Speed: Baseball's Pace of Play Dilemma
On today’s episode we breakdown the new major rule change MLB has recently implemented called ‘pace of play’. This rule can be triggering for a lot of old schoolers out there because it seemingly takes away from the essence of what baseball was intended to be, a pastime. However, change can be…
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Ep. 3 - Forever Young: Baseball's Next Generation (with Jake Haney)
Baseball is a game for the young and the young at heart. As the great Dodger catcher, Roy Campanella, once said: “You’ve got to be a man to play baseball for a living, but you’ve got to have a lot of little boy in you, too.” Today, we are joined by high school baseball coach, Jake Haney, to…
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Ep. 2 - Times Are Shifting: Baseball's Shift Bans and New Approaches to Hitting
Defensive shifts are baseball’s hottest topic right now, and they continue to divide the old school and the new school in how they should play out, and even whether they should still exist. It’s a practice that has been around since about the 1920s, but differs today in that it's become...
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Ep. 1 - Seeing is Believing: Who We Are and How We See Baseball
Who you are greatly impacts your views on baseball. Most fans fall somewhere on the scale between old school traditionalists who keep scorebooks and romanticize the game, and the younger generation with bold ideas about where baseball should go. So, how do we find common ground and get out of…
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Diving into the tension between tradition and evolution in baseball. We use our brains here, not just our opinions.
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Thinking Baseball is created and hosted by Joshua Lewis.
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