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RaysUp Stadium Fiasco, White Sox future & Rays Prospects Tre' Morgan & Carson Williams
28 Nov 2024
00:55:28
Happy Thanksgiving from BaseballBiz On Deck
All primed up for the Rays Prospects List
Mat's conversation with Baseball America, J.J. Cooper
Blake Snell - $185 million 5-year contract with the Dodgers
MLB - 10 teams that can afford to compete remaining 20 must struggle
Ohtani timeline of wealth
Billionaires who seek funding for stadium
Rays Stadium challenges with Brian Auld, Pinellas County & Cisty of St. Pete
Yankees Steinbrenner stadium new stadium
Genesis Cabrera to Mets
Trip to Vegas
2 Franchises playing in minor league stadiums - A's & Rays
White Sox needs to maximize the value of Garrett Crochet, Louis Robert
White Sox need to flip the attitude – perhaps new faces will infuse the team
Alex Anthopolous trades & signings in Montreal built talent
White Sox need to have a complete overhaul of their system
The A’s were building in 2024 with Brett Rooke and their Catchers
Mark tired of hearing about if and when on the stadium
Hurricane changed the stadium circumstances
Ken Hagan on bringing the Rays to Ybor – we need to talk with Tampa developer Darryl Shaw
Traffic to St Pete compared to Tampa
Baseball America – Top 10 Tampa Bay Rays prospects
How do they measure grades of top prospects – Carson Williams
Comparison of Williams & Taylor Walls as a shortstop
imagine if Taylor Walls merged with Junior Caminero
Lookout for Brayden Taylor
Where will Xavier Isaac and Tre’ Morgan be playing
Baseball America gave Tre’ Morgan an 80 grade for fielding
Gary Gill Hale pitcher grade – a closer could become a starter like Blake Snell in time
Encourage fans to subscribe to Baseball America for more insights to the game
Mat keeps us positive as Rays fans
Love affair between the Rays & the City of Tampa
Roller Coaster ride of the Rays stadium issue – what will MLB learn
Mat Germain on Blue Sky - @matgermain.bsky.social
Mat’s Blue Sky Starter Packs for Rays Fans
Just a reminder you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot bsky social. That’s @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
Special thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward
Beth Greenwood, a USAWNT trek, a Catcher's life in Women's Baseball,
22 Nov 2024
00:36:18
USAWNT Baseball Player – Beth Greenwood - Women in Baseball
Making the 40 player team with Ila Borders, Meggie Meidlinger, Tamara Holmes
Competition to make it to the final roster becomes more challenging year after year
Catchers the Managers of tomorrow
Al Lopez, historic catcher/manager at Tampa Baseball Museum
Catchers like Veronica Alvarez who took the tough job when others deferred in youth baseball
Facing the hard throwing pitchers
Making adjustments – getting tighter and tighter to the plate
Beth working with Player Development in Phillies program / Jersey Shore Blue Claws
What is Player Development – Helping Players to advance to the big leagues through game planning, nutrition,
Excitement for development of a Women’s Professional Baseball League
Professional League will give women a full-time job to focus on being an athlete and will increase the level of play
Many women who play baseball need an alternate source for income. Some who have become architects, coaches & firefighters like Veronica Alvarez, Tamara Holmes, Valerie Perez
Womens Professional Baseball League, Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy
Jason Varitek of Boston Red Sox was Beth’s baseball favorite catcher as a youngster
Later Beth later looked to USAWNT players for favorite players
Rachel Balkovec – wore a lot of hats to advance in baseball strength coach, batting coach, manager of Tampa Tarpons, now director of Player Development for the Marlins
While working with the Threshers, a Phillies affiliate Beth met Rachel Balkovec
Benches emptied between Threshers & Tarpons – a lot of emotion
Baseball Travel what a calendar year looks like
Beth is playing at Roy Hobbs tournament this week in Fort Myers Florida
A fly on the wall in the 40’s & 50’s listen to AAGPBL players
Maybelle Blair, Shirley Burkovich are some of the AAGPBL legends that Beth has met
Future of Women’s Professional Baseball League
Look into the future with Michael Goodmon toward a Women’s League
Hope that all Women’s baseball groups can come together to make a league happen
Beth remembers playing in 2011 with Baseball for All girls teams & tournament
Greenwood’s performance with the Comets at AGB, Durham
Beth recounts 7th inning of tournament Bases loaded, full count, payoff pitch, foul tip into Beth’s glove
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
#WIBW #AAGPBL
League of Their Own - Merrie Fidler shares stories from the AAGPBL
23 Sep 2024
00:37:07
Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League.
Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBL
Joe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean Faut
Arthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.
Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976
June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler’s thesis amongst other AAGPBL players
Peppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.
Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPL
Documentary of league – Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary
Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.
Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseball
Former AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19th
Fall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war.
Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBL
League moves to overhand pitching in 1948
Tampa Baseball Museum
Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue Sox
Shu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL Managers
Players for teams were selected at a league level prior to each season
Loaning players to other teams
Dodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the team
Branch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit league
Cuban promoter had developed girls teams in Havana
AAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana games
Exhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road.
Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.
Merrie’s visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New York
Post League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis, golf & professional bowling.
@Mat_Germain_ joins the show and shares his insights into the Rays
Wild Card Game 1 is here.
Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians
Have the Rays suffered with their last 9 games on the road
Kevin Cash v Terry (Tito) Francona - Friends, Rivals & Pranksters
Yandy Diaz pivotal to Rays success
Friendship on the field Wander Franco
Shane McClanahan v Shane Bieber
Pedro Martinez assessment of McClanahan
Tyler Glasnow for game 2 who will be relievers
Jeffrey Springs & Drew Rasmussen could be on the mound if there is a Game 3
Taylor Walls brings it on for Defense how will his Offense fare
Rays Minor Leagues successes - breeding new talent
Why did we not see Taj Bradley make it to the big league
Where will you watch the PostSeason games
I'm Free Jerry
Mat Germain can be found on Twitter @Mat_Germain BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify& Google podcasts & @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter Please like, subscribe and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show. Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
MLB PostSeason Prep Part 2 -Wild Card Breakdown of Postseason games, When & Where to Watch
06 Oct 2022
00:18:15
MLB Wild Card Schedule
Tommy & Jimmy cable cord cutter workaround - do not try at home
Atlanta Braves clinch NL East Division
How to break a 101 / 61 win/loss tie between 2 teams
Jesus Luzardo was happy to play the role of Spoiler to the Braves if just for one day
King or no King, Aaron Judge rules with HR #62
Stop playing in the rain - Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays & Colin Poche
Seattle Mariners - Scott Servais shares his postseason joy
American League & National League updates
New York Yankees AL East Division Champions
Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Wild Card
Cleveland Guardians, AL Central Champions
Chicago White Sox came up short as Tony LaRussa leaves
Astros AL West Champions
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh delivers a Walk-Off Home Run to clinch a Wild Card position
Young Mariners fan delivers (free of charge) Cal the gift of his game winning ball
Braves & Mets final games toward the NL East Championship
LA Dodgers NL West Champions 110 wins
St Louis Cardinals, NL Central Division
Charlie Morton re-signed for 2023 with $20 million dollar 1 year contract
A brief history of Charlie Morton and his impact on the game
Travis d’Arnaud & Charlie make a great team
Rob Thompson turns things around for the Phillies
Bryce Harper injured
Summary for Tuesday October 4th on postseason teams
Cardinals will be there as NL Central
San Diego Padres will be in the postseason
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Aaron Judge - his Yankees stock soars with 60 Home Runs
22 Sep 2022
00:29:44
Aaron Judge rules with 60th Home Run of the Season
Maris record at his fingertips
Pirates the game they almost won
Yankees Magic happened as some fans left the stand
Bottom of the 9th and down by 4 runs - what do you do a HR & an Ultimate Grand Slams
We walk through the bottom of the 9th
Giancarlo Stanton delivers the Ultimate Grand Slam
Michael Kessler the Ultimate Fan who caught Judge’s 60th Home Run
What would you do if you caught the ball
AL East Standings
American League Wild Card Standings Seattle, Toronto & Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays swept at home in a 3 game series
Tampa Baseball Museum in Ybor showcases local talent – Lance McCullers Jr, Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso & Al Lopez
Will the fate of Freddie Freeman be the model for Judge’s post season decisions
Chipper Jones foresaw Freddie’s future
Wes Singletary, baseball author, will be at Tampa Baseball Museum for book signing this Saturday
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RaysUp - Mat Germain & Mark look @ Tampa Bay Rays roster change impact
06 Sep 2022
00:42:45
@Mat_Germain_ shares his insights into the Tampa Bay Rays organization
Rays win the 3 game Yankees series at Home
Real problem with Game 3 was Ji-man Choi in the #2 spot of the lineup
Yandy Diaz let final call of the game to the umpire on 3 – 2 count
David Peralta or Jonathan Aranda should have been moved up in the lineup
Kevin Cash is loyal to his players to a fault
Watching the Montgomery Biscuits
Mat’s analysis with 3-D pitching models
Tracking command with Corey Kluber
Aggressively Attacking the Zone
Stretching Corey as Rays head to the playoffs
Kluber incognito on the bench extended to 7th
Mat’s process in evaluating Tampa Bay Rays minor league players & teams
Tracking players through the levels of the minor leagues
Outfielders – competitive positions – Miles Mastrobuoni, Grant Witherspoon
Infield Glut - Vidal Brujan & Xavier Edwards may be playing in the Outfield
Taylor Walls – elite defender at SS or 2nd
Will Rays trade Brandon Lowe in off season
Josh Lowe may be keeping an eye on Jose Siri
Wander Franco is warming up now with the Durham Bulls,
Will Tyler Glasnow & Yonny Chirinos be back by playoffs
MLB potential changes – number of pitchers on team rosters
Umpires not giving the right calls & extending the pitch count
RoboUmps & Pitch clock are on the horizon
MLB takes over MiLB Operations in Vero Beach
Double the camera angles to reduce human error on calls in baseball
Orioles continue to fly higher this season
Twins, Guardians & White Sox what is happening, AL Central banner “Nobody wants it.”
Great Fans of the game – love your team – love the game – respect the competition
How Rays move pitchers like Taj Bradley & Shane Baz through the Rays minor league farm system
Rays have the extra boost and momentum to close the gap with the Yankees
Special Thanks to Mat Germain @Mat_Germain_ on Twitter for his insights, analysis and news on the Tampa Bay Rays
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Dodgers, Covid Curveball author, Tim Neverett
29 Aug 2022
00:38:25
Tim Neverett, Author of Covid Curveball & Los Angeles Dodgers Play-By-Play Radio & TV announcer. Tim takes us through his journey of the 2020 MLB Covid Season with the World Series Champions.
Covid first shut down in the middle of the PAC 12 Basketball Tournament
So many unknowns in the beginning
A couple of months in hibernation
Rick Monday takes up camp in a RV @ Dodger Stadium parking lot
Getting back to normal
Orel Hershieser & Tim calling the games in the booth without fans
Calling Away games with the lights off @ Dodger Stadium
Coyotes in the parking lot
Stadium protocols Temperatures taken & Covid testing
Tracking the ball on the all-9 monitor system
Funky Arizona Center Field with the Yellow Line of demarcation
Nothing happens until you say it does in radio
Relieved to be back on the road in 2022
Dodgers Announcers but feels free to remark on poor play
Testing positive in the middle of a double header
Dodgers director of travel one of the best in the business
Joe Kelly and his Red Sox history with the Astros
Joe Kelly Fight Club stickers everywhere
Alex Cora conversation with Tim about knowing what the Astros do
Talking Trash
Dusty Baker the great ambassador for baseball
Carlos Correa did not get a warm welcome @ Dodgers Stadium
Tim worked a couple of games for the Astros last year
Mookie Betts is a positive leader for the team
“Don’t Run on Mookie”
Dave Roberts & Game 5 with Clayton Kershaw
World Series Game 6 – Kevin Cash pulling Blake Snell turned the tide
Justin Turner removed from Game 6 due to Covid.
How would Turner’s Covid status impacted Game 7 taken place if Rays won Game 6?
2022 MLB NLCS title?
Looks like Dodgers will skip Wild Card series
Expectations are high for 2022
Reggie (Tim’s dog) makes every day better
Orel Hershiser builds a bridge between 1988 to 2020 Dodgers World Series in the Forward to the book
Special Thanks to Tim Neverett, Author of "Covid Curveball" Tim can be found @TimNeverett on Twitter and you can hear him call play by play on Los Angeles Dodgers Play-By-Play Radio & TV
BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple & Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
Toronto Blue Jays continue to rise - Brent Cardy visits BaseballBiz to break it down
24 Aug 2022
00:32:44
Blue Jays & Canadian Baseball History
Are the Yankees running out of ink to write their story?
Injuries that have hurt Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu, Matt Carpenter
Yankees needed to keep Jordan Montgomery to defeat the Blue Jays
George Springer goes 5 for 5
Blue Jays score 28 runs record setting in Boston
Jays shutout Yankees at Home with Kevin Gausman
Mitch White from Dodgers now on the mound for Toronto
Jackie Bradley Junior will he make a positive difference
Aaron hicks get to watch Whit Merrifield and his bouncing ball
Mysterious firing of Charlie Montoyo - what happened – Ask Ross Atkins
Players – Sunglasses needed & a hole in Vladdy’s glove
John Schneider elevated from minors to Blue Jays bench coach to manager
Charlie Montoyo is a nice guy
There’s no place like home – where was home
Covid NY – Patrick O’Neill
Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team later moved to Louisville, KY
Babe Ruth, Sparky & Jack Hankook alums for the Maple Leafs
Roy Halladay featured
8 year anniversary of the Cardy Show coming up
Brent Cardy is on twitter @CardyShowItUp
Special Thanks to Brent Cardy of "The Cardy Show" podcast he can be found @TheCardyShow on Twitter and on most popular podcast directories
BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple & Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
Boston Red Sox, a competitive and tough season - What's next we ask John Vampatella
16 Aug 2022
00:46:25
Author, John Vampatella visits to talk about what is happening with the Boston Red Sox. We take a close look at the players, trades and mindset of the team & the fans.
Red Sox pitcher, Michael Wacha returns to the mound
Aaron Judge strikes out 3X between Wacha & Whitlock
What is Aaron Judge worth, would the Red Sox pick him up
How is Aunt Irene taking the Yankees losing streak?
Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Carpenter, and DJ LeMahieu what their loss means to the Yankees
Baltimore Orioles are competing again – only 1.5 games out of the MLB Wild Card
Rougned Odor fiery fellow with Pete Fairbanks
John sees parallel between how Astros & Orioles strategy in building a strong team
Being bad can help you build an inexpensive team through the draft
Chaim Bloom knows Boston needs to build a strong farm system while still staying competitive
Please be patient Red Sox fans
Christian Vasquez sent to Astros, Tommy Pham joins Boston
Pedro Martinez and headache criticism of the Red Sox and their bullpen
Vasquez will be a Free Agent by the end of the year – long term strategy may bring him back
Jackie Bradley Junior, one of the best defensive Center Fielders in the game – but not a huge loss
Rafael Devers, 25 years old, will Red Sox back up the Brinks’ truck for him
Juan Soto trade with Padres
Chris Sale bike fall unfortunate – take the rest of the year off – low mileage on the arm
Red Sox have a chance to get back into the Wild Card Race
Paxton may be coming back and making a difference
Chaim asks who has the Chris Sale voodoo doll
Schadenfreude with the Yankees
Ring Worm kills 80 games for Fernando Tatis Jr – questionable meds – 80 game suspension
Padres not compassionate to Tatis Jr's plight
Wander Franco lost $650,000 in jewelry left in his car
Mentoring needed for younger players
Nature of some young players thinking they are invincible
Doc Gooden & Darryl Strawberry stories on young players who face challenges & addictions
UConn Sports Ministry – Working with young athletes to provide guidance on life’s challenges
Life of a student athlete can be like living in a pressure cooker.
Teams should have a vested interest in keeping a player clean and on track
New England Sports fans can look forward to Football Season
Will there be 4 AL teams in the MLB playoffs
Thanks again to Boston Red Sox fan & Author, John Vampatella for visiting BaseballBiz and sharing his thoughts on the team.
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Best wishes to Chris Sale. May he have a speedy recovery.
Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) Erik Nilsen discusses helping those in need
03 Aug 2022
00:26:22
Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) helping those in need
Erik Nilsen, Executive Director of the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T)
Mark talks about Players aiding others, David Price, Nelson Cruz and then discovering B.A.T.
Origin: B.A.T. began under Peter Ueberroth, Commissioner of Baseball in 1986
Baseball Assistance Team helps people in the Baseball community with a short term bridge
Applicants include, players, coaches, minor leaguers, clubhouse employees, widows,
During natural disasters B.A.T has provided a short term bridge for people in need with housing, medical expenses, food, utilities, prescriptions & funeral expenses
Tim McDowell leads program on Mental Health & Addiction program helping to pay for rehab & therapists
Expanding Reach with Minor League consultants in Panama, Puerto Rico, West Coast, East Coast and around the world
Covid Pandemic increased need resulting in over 1200 applications to B.A.T. for aid
MLB pays for B.A.T. salaries & expenses so all B.A.T. contributions go directly to those in need
Main source of funding is from Major League Baseball Players contributions through payroll deductions
Many B.A.T. employees have a history in baseball and have a greater understanding of those in need within baseball
Financial counseling & also work with Direct Path to give applicants a way to minimize their medical costs
Aiding former players integrate back into society after their careers with consulting & finding job opportunities
Adam Jones & Gary Thorne help with scholarship program for degrees & vocational schools
Where is the greatest need? loss of income, medical emergencies, addiction, disasters & families in need
Thank you to Erik Nilsen & The Baseball Assistance Team for being a lifeline to those in the baseball community
If you know someone in need or just want to know more you can reach out to B.A.T. at BAT@MLB.com or speak to them directly Monday -Friday at 212-931-7822 where they have a bi-lingual staff who can answer your questions. https://www.mlb.com/baseball-assistance-team
Special Thanks to Erik Nilsen for sharing the story of the Baseball Assistance Team
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Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
IWBC - Mission for Women in Baseball with Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy
20 Sep 2024
00:43:40
Guests: Leslie Heaphy & Kat Williams from the International Women’s Baseball Center share their stories and the mission of the IWBC MLB Develops - Trailblazer Series event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Young girls learned from national champion players, followed by an engaging presentation by Leslie and Kat on the history and future of women in baseball.
IWBC’s Vision & Mission
Kat Williams: The IWBC, founded in 2014, aims to preserve and protect the legacy of women in baseball across the world.
Leslie Heaphy: Education is key to the IWBC’s mission—educating not only about past women in baseball but also future possibilities for young girls. It is about empowering them to see themselves as influencers and advocates, both on and off the field.
Engagement with Young Athletes
The importance of making young girls realize that they have the power to influence others. Encouraged the girls to think about how they can be influencersWomen’s Sports Influence
Using sports icons like Caitlin Clark (basketball) to engage girls shows how women's influence extends across sports.
IWBC's Goal is not only to build a physical space in Rockford, IL, near the historic home of the Rockford Peaches but also to create ongoing education and action.
MLB Develops & Women’s Baseball Growth provides opportunities for young girls in baseball
Baseball for Women Collaboration
Discuss the need for greater cooperation between organizations promoting women’s baseball. Although the IWBC collaborates with other groups like Baseball for All, they continue striving for even more unified efforts to magnify their impact.
Women in Baseball Progress:
Moving past celebrating “firsts” like Rachel Balkovec becoming the manager of the Tampa Tarpons. The focus should shift toward ongoing representation and recognition of talent in women's baseball.
Disappointment over Kim Ng’s departure from the Miami Marlins and how women in leadership roles still face obstacles in MLB.
Women’s Baseball World Cup - praised for showcasing incredible talent and dedication, with young players like Naomi Ryan being examples of the rising stars.
Veronica Alvarez’s role as a mentor and leader for the U.S. Women’s National Team fosters a positive team culture.
Encouraging Local Support for Women’s Baseball:
The importance of local initiatives, like the Rockford Little Peaches team, and how supporting girls' involvement in baseball at the grassroots level is crucial for the sport's growth.
The ongoing struggle for girls to continue playing baseball without being pushed into softball was also discussed.
Support women’s baseball at all levels, from Little League to professional tournaments, noting that these games often feature top-notch talent.
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play.
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"
Lou Schiff Part 2, Baseball and Law class
28 Jul 2022
00:20:58
Minor League settlements, Flying Hot Dogs, Bat Boys & The Law
The Honorable Lou Schiff, Judge in Broward County Florida. A Marlins fan who is also a professor who teaches a course on Baseball and the Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law Part 1 of the Lou Schiff interview can be found here
Lou has a variety of special professional guests for his class
Bob Whitsitt – GM & President of several teams including Trail Blazers & Seattle Seahawks
Melissa Ludtke, Sports Journalist – won lawsuit be allowed in MLB locker rooms. @MelissaLudtke
Adam Hanson, Attorney & former Twins Bat Boy for for 11 years @adam_hanson1
Stew Thornley – Official Scorer for Twins & helps write the explanation of the rules for MLB and on appeals committee for scoring decisions @stewthornley
St. Paul Saints – most wonderful hosts
Minor Leagues
Treatment of Minor Leaguers & 185 million dollar settlement
Manfred believes Minor Leaguers are not mistreated
Minor Leaguers are asking for more.
Not an internship. This is a job.
They are asking for more than just PBJ sandwiches & 400 mile bus rides
Tom Whaley attorney for Twins, CHS on building a community ball park with state & private funds.
St Paul Saints, Twins Affilate, are drawing 8,000 attendance @StPaulSaints
Minnesota NICE
Derek Jeter, The Captain & ESPN – will they cover his time with the Marlins?
Freddie Freeman’s agent defamation suit – Can agent be considered a public official or a private person.
The Baseball Rule – assumption of risk when you buy a ticket.
Flying hot dog liability?
Special Thanks to Lou Schiff for sharing his knowledge, stories and experience with the @TheBaseballBiz audience.
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Marlins, Part 1 - Baseball & Law with Lou Schiff
20 Jul 2022
00:29:38
The Honourable Lou Schiff visits and we talk about the Marlins Moments of Greatness & Great Mediocrity
Sandy Alcantara needs some help from the Marlins bats
Joey Wendle & Jorge Soler we expect more
Jon Berti is fast but still on IL with Jazz Chisolm
What about the catching
Garrett Cooper’s batting is falling
Marlins are exactly where they should be.
Bouncing around .500
Even Orioles are above .500
Avi Garcia is fast in the outfield
Will the Marlins bring up Max Meyer or will they wait until 2023
How do you catch the Phillies?
Mets best 125 game team is in the lead
MLB teams firing their managers is that a solution?
Marlins are 5.5 games out of being in a playoff spot
Down on the farm – Marlins
Miami’s draft – Jacob Berry brings a strong batter to the program
Luke Williams helps out, Billy Hamilton brings some speed
Marlins Season ticket Holders will have tickets to World Baseball Classic
Craig Calcaterra’s Rethinking Fandom – People Cheer for Players
Miami, Heat, Dolphins, Hurricaines & Panthers making it work with the fans
Marlins have lost (20) 1 run games – no consistency in hitting
Baseball and the Law part 2 will come out in the next BaseballBiz episode
Part 2 of this episode covers more of Lou's adventures into the Law of Baseball and his recent experience with the St Paul Saints Baseball organization
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RaysUp - Mat Germain visits to discuss Tampa Bay Rays growth & change
14 Jul 2022
00:41:32
AL East Hot Topics, Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, Charlie Montoyo firing
Jonathan India, cornerstone for the Reds – one that the Rays pursued
The Rays are the Mystique of the X-men change to a new shape when needed
Brandon Lowe took a solid hit to the helmet last week in the Minors, we expect him to be back soon.
Moving the pieces as players come up and go down
Strong main players that are out Zunino, Lowe, Franco, Kiermaier & Margot
Christian Bethancourt good framer for the Rays
What will the team look like at the Trade Deadline?
Will addition of Yu Chang make Brujan a good trading piece?
Christian Bethancourt & Francisco Mejia experience playing together in Winter League
Yandy Diaz is invaluable at the plate. The Rays need more like Yandy
Playing time for Ji-man Choi has been reduced. What gives?
Isaac Paredes has been a great trade for Austin Meadows
Competition breeds excellence with the Rays – Jonathan Aranda and others fight to stay in the show
Will Wander Franco walk the injury path like Aaron Judge?
Corey Kluber can be the man whose hands steadies the Pitching
As trade deadline approaches where will the Rays buy or trade
Rehab guys who we look forward to seeing again Yonny Chirinos, Andrew Kittredge, Nick Anderson, and Cody Reed
Alexis Diaz could be an ideal piece for the Rays
Shohei Ohtani trade would elevate the Rays to a new presence
Pitchers and Players of the week in their respective leagues - Taj Bradley will be a key pitcher for the TBRays future. We could see him in August or September with the Rays
How will firing Blue Jays manager, Charlie Montoyo impact their players
Mat points out that Blue Jays do not have the depth to advance to the playoffs Ryu & Kikuchi have not proven worthwhile.
Tyler Glasnow may return this season and could get limited play as a relief pitcher or closer in the post-season
Special Thanks to Mat Germain @Mat_Germain_ on Twitter for his insights, analysis and news on the Tampa Bay Rays Also special thanks to @SportsBlitzPod for the heads up on Charlie Montoyo
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MLB This Week League & Division Rundown with Brandon Noe on BaseballBiz
30 Jun 2022
00:52:36
Brandon Noe @SportsBlitzPod brings us his week's MLB Breakdown by each division
Twins Hitting Coach leaves mid-season for a more lucrative deal at LSU
Sam Flood announces special July 3rd Peacock MLB game without announcers
Historic Keeneland race course without announcers
Hitting MUTE button and finding alternative sources (radio) for the game.
AL West
Angels & Mariners series
Mike Trout, Winker & Head Hunting Angels & Mariners donnybrook
Archie Bradley injured during the brouhaha
The only thing missing during this series was 2 teams with good records
Oakland A’s
Denied Aaron Judge a hit with 4 plate appearances.
A’s made a decent showing
A’s may be moving to Vegas minus $1 billion relocation fee
Astros impact on Yankees
6 weeks without Bryce Harper with the Phillies – Thumb & Elbow repair needed
Sandy Alcantara - Miami Marlins – leads MLB with WAR of 4.2
Dodger, Freddie Freeman returns to Standing Ovation in Atlanta
Freeman contract negotiations with Braves was questionable
What about Dansby Swanson
What will Aaron Judge’s Free Agency look like next year- Red Sox or Mets Options?
NL East
Mets falling to Astros in New York
NL Central
Willy Adames of the Brewers visits his Tampa Ray Friends at the Trop
Paul Goldschmidt kicking it with the Cardinals
Dodgers leading the NL West
Evan Longoria shining at the plate with the Giants
Dave Roberts remarks & #MLBNetwork stir up the AL East teams & fans
MLB All-Star game Votes
Great love to @SportsBlitzPod and his future
Very Special Thank you to Brandon Noe @SportsBlitzPod as he leaves @TheBaseballBiz and heads onto new adventures. He will be missed and we look forward to his future revisits to the show.
Brandon Noe Goofy Gobbler & other favorite show links
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Boston Red Sox, Yankees & AL East Beast in the MLB with John Vampatella
28 Jun 2022
00:47:57
2022 AL East Beast
Orioles not the Cupcakes of the past
It is Painful to acknowledge Yankees performance this year
Boston had a rough 10 – 19 start for the Yankees
Fan complaints on Cashman & Aaron Boone have
Aaron Judge
28 home runs is the lynchpin for Yankees success
Strong presence at the plate like Gary Sheffield & David Ortiz
Could the Red Sox sign Judge as a Free Agent for next year
John recounts Alaska Baseball League playing Aaron Judge
Aunt Irene is a critical Yankees Fan
How did the Red Sox rise out of the basement this year
Michael Wacha a pleasant surprise
Early season Boston Offense was suffering
Trevor Story was crazy in May
Rotation is pretty good
Offense has become stronger
Kyle Schwarber & Hunter Renfro departures
Chaim Bloom brought in some strong prospects with Jackie Bradley Junior
Trevor Story
Chaim Bloom & Pitching bringing in Rich Hill, Michael Wacha,
Changes in the bullpen
John Schreiber has been incredible out of the pen, dominant in relief
Houck & Whitlock have stepped up
Waiting for Nate Eovaldi, Chris Sale, James Paxton
Bloom has held it together with duct tape and baling wire with the pitching staff
Yankees have a solid 5 man rotation who have started
Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, Jordan Montgomery, Luis Severino, Nestor Cortes - solid 5 man Yankee rotation
The 2004 WS Red Sox champions rotation did not have injury issues with their pitching staff
4 AL East teams could be in the 2022 MLB 12 team playoffs
Yankees continue to manage the entire AL East division
Tough upcoming 20 game stretch for Boston up against Yankees, Rays & Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays & Boston Red Sox
2021 ALCS – Houston Astros & Boston – Mark became a Boston Red Sox
Who is your Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer – Rafael Devers
What will Devers be able to get a great deal with Boston
Player Health vs Contract length – remember MLB league minimum
Dustin Pedroia contract
2004 game 5 of ALCS – Manny Rivera, Pedro Martinez, Derek Jeter
Brockton Rox – ESPN article on Amateur League filled with sons of Legends, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Gary Sheffield & Keith Foulke
Red Sox Minor League Worcester WooSox (formerly PawSox) looking down on the Farm for Chaim Blooms choices
Fan Binary perspective of World Series Championship or Failure doesn’t allow some to enjoy the game
Expanded Playoffs give more fans hope
Mookie broke my heart but gave me a baseball memory forever
Minor league love watching develop
1980’s 3 Big East teams made the final 4. The AL East this year may be like that
John Vampatella's book "The Forgotten Game: Game 5 2004 ALCS Yankees at Red Sox" can be found on Amazon.com
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Locked on Pirates visits to talk Oneil Cruz, Bligh Madris & Jack Suwinski
24 Jun 2022
00:30:52
Locked On Pirates host, Ethan Smith & BaseballBiz meet to talk the business of the Pirates
Front Office Changes
Neal Huntington leaves and there is a new strategy
Ben Cherington emphasis on putting the young guys on the field
Enjoying the game
Eric Neander built
Thank you to Pirates for Tyler Glasnow & Austin Meadows
Meadows traded to Tigers for Isaac Paredes
Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton, former hitting coach for Minnesota & Tampa Bay
Lineups can be a bit interesting
Ke’Bryan Hayes leads off, Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski, Michael Chavis
These guys really gel together
Oneil Cruz should have come up from the Minors sooner
Service Time manipulation?
Free Agency
Aaron Judge completing his 6 years
Bligh Madris
Pirates are flat out better than the Chicago Cubs
Winning 4 of their last 5 games is a good thing
Oneil Cruz & Bligh Madris are becoming a huge part of the offense
Vogelbach speaks to the new blood of the team
Pirates have called up 12 new guys this year
Who will be the leader of this team? Ke’Bryan Hayes?
Watching the Minors and waiting for them to come up, Rays, Wander Franco example
Past Leadership of the Rays, Charlie Morton, Rich Hill, Nelson Cruz. This year the Rays are lacking that team leadership
What are the Cubs doing, Sara Sanchez and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Reds not making a difference with Rookie of the Year, Jonathan India.
Will the Reds make a commitment to their team and the fans to build a better team
NL Central, Cubs & the Reds may not getting better, the Pirates certainly have a brighter future
The PNC Park experience
Pittsburgh Pirates have to compete for Steeler s & Penguins fans
All-Star candidate – David Bednar, pitcher, closer, may be that guy
Main 2022 goal for the Pirates – Don’t lose 100 games again
70 wins is possible for growth this year
Drastic roster changes since April
Andrew Knapp, Cole Tucker & other no longer with the team
Big Guys in MLB making a difference Daniel Vogelbach, Rowdy Tellez, Alejandro Kirk
Finding the unsung signings – 2021 Atlanta Braves was amazing with their mid-season trades
Special Thanks to Ethan Smith from the podcast, Locked On Pirates. Ethan can be found @mvp_EtHaN, @LockedOnPirates for sharing his insights into the world of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Mark @TheBaseballBiz visits the Louisville Bats at Slugger Field
White Sox affiliate Charlotte Knights v Reds affiliate Louisville Bats
Gavin Sheets & Jonathan India faced off in the MiLB
Baseball Family Fun, Fireworks & Fight Chants
Support your local Minor League teams
New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays
Yankees continue to Rise
Aaron Judge hits 25th Home Run of the year
Gerrit Cole v Corey Kluber
The Rays errors from Manuel Margot, Randy Arozarena
16 minutes lost by Umpires trying to increase the pace of play
Sporting News article details what happened with the Umpire discussion
Brandon @SportsBlitzPod gives the MLB Rundown
NL East Atlanta Braves is looking good
St. Louis Cardinals leading NL Central
Dodgers & Padres tied for the lead in NL West
Yankees 6th team to win 46 of their first 62 games
Matt Carpenter is setting new personal records
Tarik Skubal will he make All Star Game
Joe Maddon's Mohawk did not save his Angels or his job
What's happening in other Sports
NHL Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay Lightning,
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NCAA Women's Softball World Series with Mary Kitts & revisit Kentucky Bourbons
09 Jun 2022
00:59:46
Mary Kitts joins Mark as we take a look at the final games of the NCAA Women's World Series
Watch on ESPN & more
Mary Kitts takes a look at the 2 remaining teams
UCLA falls
Unseeded Texas Longhorns ascends to the finals
Patty Gasso continues to lead her Sooners to victories
Kentucky Boubons
Coach Cobb shares his insights into his KY Bourbons team
Drafted by Minnesota Twins
5 man infield
APSPL a new slowpitch league
Where do you find players for a new team
What it took to get to and win the World Series
Bill Gatti - All American Football - UL - WFL - Best Power Hitter
Whitlock Brothers Dave and Greg
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson - "you got to get on base before you can steal"
Fans shared bus with the team on the road
Rough night in Milwaukee turns to fisticuffs - Rick Wilson warns Coach Cobb
Butler High School great atheltic school including Braves, Adam Duvall, Jodie Mudd, Eddie Mudd & Mike Campbell
Fall Cities Golf Tournament Champions including Chris Corbett
Thanks to Mary Kitts for sharing her expertise & enthusiasm on NCAA Division 1 Softball. Thanks to Coach Cobb for bringing the Kentucky Bourbons back to life on our show. BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify& Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod on Twitter Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
Apologies for the technical difficulties with this one
MLB Rundown, José Ramírez, & Francisco Lindor rule, Eovaldi & Valdez pitch complete games
02 Jun 2022
00:46:16
Mark & Brandon give you each MLB divisions. Who's hot and who is not. Mark Kitts joins us again to talk about the upcoming NCAA Softball World Series
1:13 AL East Division
2:11 – Boston Red Sox, Nate Eovaldi pitches complete game after 210 starts
3:44 Tampa Bay Rays it’s Kevin Kiermaier week with lead-off Home Run as designated hitter.
5:00 AL Central division – Twins still leading the division
Royals, Zach Greinke experiencing some tightness
6:20 – Cleveland Guardians, José Ramírez is Player of the month.
Can you imagine if Francisco Lindor was still with Cleveland playing with José Ramírez
8:53 – American League
9:20 Texas Rangers, Eli White is outstanding with 3 to 4 foot leap snatching potential HR from Ji-Man Choi. White continued to mark
10:45 – Complete Games – Framber Valdez pitches 9 innings with durability pitching over 100 pitches per game for last 3 games. Old school pitching
11:35 – Angels get swept losing 4 straight games at home against Blue Jays
Syndergard suffering & Trout has troubles. Should Joe Madden be tweaking his resume
Yankees beat Angels 9 to 1
14:00 NL East Mets, Marlins & Nationals
15:00 – Met’s Francisco Lindor MLB May Player of the month
Our Mets & Padres LCS 2021 projections moved to 2022
Francisco Lindor – NL Player of the month
Pirates have really been shaking things up with the Dodgers.
19:20 - Cardinals have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Goldschmidt has 20 game hitting streak & 34 on base streak.
19:55 - Cubs & Reds
Tommy Pham should take his Joc Pederson complaints to the Fantasy League Commissioner Mike Trout
Pirates steal Dave Roberts 50th birthday celebration with the Dodgers
23:30 – Evan Longoria hits 5 Home Runs in 6 game stretch as 3rd baseman for the Giants
Will Longoria reach HOF status or at least the Hall of Very Good
25:30 Savannah Bananas selling out every game –
Brett Phillips would be having loads of fun here.
Rules of the Bananas – Bunting sucks, Stealing First is okay
Baseball is played much like match play golf
29:05 Brandon @SportsBlitzPod gives other sports rundown
NHL enters into players.
Greatest goalie in the world, Andrei Vasilevskiy is the best
NASCAR moves to Portland & St Louis soon
31:04 NCAA WCWS Softball World Series with Mary Kitts
Potential champion – Oklahoma & Northwestern
3 unseeded teams Texas, Arizona, Mississippi State and Oregon State have defeated seeded teams
Florida took down Virginia Tech
How do teams advance in Softball post season, Conference Championships, Regionals, Super Regionals
You can watch NCAA Softball WCWS this week on ESPN
Thanks to Mary Kitts for sharing her expertise & enthusiasm on NCAA Division 1 Softball.
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NCAA D1 Softball Super Regionals analysis with Mary Kitts - Bonus BaseballBiz
27 May 2022
00:16:01
Mary Kitt’s Softball Player & Enthusiast on the NCAA D1 Super Regionals
NCAA Division 1 Softball Super Regionals have begun
Florida State (FSU) worked hard and finished regular season with only 5 losses
Mississippi State eliminates FSU to enter Super Regionals
Central Florida (UCF) defeats Michigan in an 11 innings game pitched by RHP Kama Woodall
UCF now enters into its first Super Regional & now faces #1 Oklahoma (OU) at Oklahoma
OU is always prepared and recently defeated Texas A&M 20 to 0
Jocelyn Alo continues to hit Home Runs for OU
Finals are always played in Oklahoma
Florida (UF) also advanced to Super Regionals and now must face #3 Virginia Tech
Alabama shockingly lost to unseeded team Stanford
Alana Vawter pitching shut out Alabama twice
Great pitchers to watch in Super Regionals
Valerie Cagle from Clemson
Keely Rochard from Virginia Tech
Jordan Ball from OU (may be out for Super Regionals)
Who will be the major contenders in the remaining 16 teams?
UCLA #5
Arkansas #4 – first ever Super Regionals
Virginia Tech – Strong Pitching Staff
Stanford & Mississippi State may surprise everyone
It all began on Thursday, May 26
Get ready for some face-paced 7 inning games for these
NCAA D1 Softball World Series – June 2nd through 9th
ESPN2 will be carrying most of the games
Thanks to Mary Kitts for sharing her expertise & enthusiasm on NCAA Division 1 Softball.
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RaysUp - Thank you First Responders & a look at Rays 2025
12 Sep 2024
00:41:16
9/11 – Thank you to all of the first responders who have given of themselves daily then & now
RaysUp Wild Card Standings is there any reason to look at these – No
Jonny DeLuca showing his stuff, shining & outmuscling Rays teammates Christopher Morel & Dylan Carlson. DeLuca’s numbers batting .435 (10-for-23) over a six-game on-base streak and is slashing .368/.410/.596 (21-for-57) with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR and 7 RBI in his last 16 games…
Junior Caminero – what else will we see from hi
Rays pitching?
DeLuca’s numbers batting .435 (10-for-23) over a 6 game on-base streak & slashing .368/.410/.596 (21-for-57) with 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HRs and 7 RBIs in his last 16 games. Premium outfielder for 2025.
Future of Yandy Diaz & Jose Siri
Rays Minor League, Montgomery Biscuits, Chandler Simpson with a strong work ethic has stolen over 100 bases will drive pitchers & catchers nuts – He Will RUN!
Jose Caballero is leading the league in steals. He could continue as a utility player for Tampa Bay. Will Taylor Walls be able to stay in 2025 as Caballero’s talent & results rise.
Which Minor leaguer’s will advance in 2025?
Minor League successes – Bowling Green Hot Rods – 75 & 54 (1st in the SAL South The Charleston River Dogs – 69 & 61 (2nd in the CAR South)
Durham Bulls have had several players pulled from their team making it difficult to rise above .500
Some unhappy fans pick up the microscope this season and unfairly look solely at Kevin Cash
Managers stick with players longer than they should
Take a broader view of Kevin Cash and what he did after team took on early injuries. Needed action to take advantage of talented players
What happened to Austin Shenton – why haven’t we been using him instead of Christopher Morel
What do you do when the family gives you an unwanted gift. Use it or Lose it.
What will Kevin Cash see when he looks back at 2024
Rays have showed a lot of tenacity in the last month against some top teams
Wild Card is no longer an option – time to find the special players and moments
Taylor Walls had a good game recently including a HR, a base hit and an RBI
Phillies fun fact – Mike Cash, Kevin’s Dad, played for a Phillies minor league team
Facing X-Rays – Jose Alvarado, Diego Castillo,
Top 30 Pitchers since trade deadline Christopher Sanchez, Blake Snell & Tobias Meyers
Phillies Nick Castellanos give Rays payback with a HR the day after HBP from Uceta
Drew Rasmussen – Rays move Drew to multi-inning reliever with lower pitch counts
Jeffrey Springs on 15 day IL
23-year old, Taj Bradley has exceeded 130 innings this season. Still a young man. Look at Blake Snell example of growth with age.
What are you favorite fields let Brandon & Mark know
5 inning perfect game
No Mercy Rule here - Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols & Brett Phillips as Position Players on the mound. Should Adam Wainwright catch & Miguel Cabrera switch places
Ghost Busters, MLB & DirectTV
Mid-Summer Classic & All-Star Game coming soon
Other Sports – SportsBlitzPod
NCAA Softball D1 post-season
Blood on the Ice - NHL Lightning continues to win Panthers losing
Battle of Alberta
Andrei Vasilevskiy definitely the best
Sunday Best Day in Car Racing - F1 Monaco Gran Prix, Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
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AL East – Orioles what’s next & almost win against the Yankees. Tampa Bay Rays, Wander Franco & Ji-Mon Choi broke out of 0 in 18 hitting slumps. Yankees at .750 leading all 30 teams – could they win 120 games this season Tyler Skaggs death
Matt Harvey verdict suspended 60 games
AL Central – 8:00
Royals took 2 out of 3 from the Rockies in Colorado
AL West – 9:13
A’s hit an Umpire, Max Foster, twice in one game
3-man umpire crew had to move quickly
Astros break records with 5 home runs in one inning
Reid Detmers – Player of the Week
NL West – 13:10
Mark likes Miami – Joey Wendle, Avi Garcia, Jorge Soler, and Jazz Chisolm
Phillies, Bryce Harper, Player of the Week DH’s is way through injury
Nationals are still suffering but they have a nice stadium
NL Central – 16:13
Reds have broken the 500 mark for the last 10 games
Reds & Pirates have had difficulty fielding a strong team. Will owners ever spend the money?
Castellini – “Where you gonna go”
Reds break record by throwing no-hitter and still lose – 18:23 Brandon gives us a history lesson on losing no-hitters
1964 – Colt 45’s lost to Cincinnati Reds 1 to 0 with a no-hitter
NL West – 20:25
Dodgers continue lead with San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants closing in
Past week across baseball unremarkable. Average close to .500 across all 30 teams
ClosecallSports.com & YouTube channel & Ejection Fantasy League Brandon’s top 5 stadiums – 23:43
San Diego Padres @ Petco Park, A day at the beach, dinner and a game
Kaufmann stadium with the fountains and they may be moving to downtown
Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis with the Cardinals with one of the best fan bases in MLB
PNC Park in Pittsburgh
Brandon’s number 1 park is the Giants Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants fans kayak in the bay to catch while cooking on a hibachi
Oracle Park the first privately only financed ballpark since 1962
Tropicana and Angels ballparks trailed at the bottom best stadiums in most reviews
A’s attendance falls so they raise ticket prices – what is the team not doing to “get butts in the seats”
David Kaval, another MLB team executive who doesn’t get it
A’s failing eye test as possums chewing through the roof. More cats than fans in the stands
Elon Musk holding out for the elimination of bots before buying Twitter.
Could he buy Tampa Bay Rays and create a new stadium SpaceX stadium in Ybor City with a giant rocket.
35:18 BaseballBiz Twitter mailbag on Reid Detmers
Dear Elon, please don’t block us
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Yankees beat down Blue Jays with Ejection Fest – 3 Jays kicked out
Espinal Homer denied, Kikichu working on a no-hitter
Yimi Garcia hits Josh Donaldson & is ejected without warning - Umpires overreact
Aaron Judge Walk-Off Home Run Manuel Margot, Tampa Bay Rays – Player of the Week injured
Orioles rise and Red Sox fall to bottom of rankings
AL Central
Twins leading division
White Sox climbing back
Royals & Tigers suffering – both on a losing streak
Carlos Correa back from IL
AL West
Angels leading with Astros on their tails
Athletics taking last spot
Ohtani awards – AL MVP, Silver Slugger, Commissioner Historic Achievement award, ESPY, Players Choice award
Angels Rookie, Reid Detmers performs no-hitter against the Rays, 2020 10th pick in first round draft
Brett Phillips takes the mound again – it should have been Brandon in the bullpen
Justin Verlander worked on a no-hitter through 7 innings
Mariners, Logan Gilbert Pitcher of the Month
NL West
Dodgers leading the pack
Strongest division
Don Bellino, Arizona Diamondbacks & Madison Bumgarner hand massages
NL Central
Brewers leading the pack
Reds starting to hit a hot streak but still trailing both leagues from the basement
Brewer, Rowdy Tellez, Player of the week with 8 RBIs
Pirates lose both catchers in 1 game, Andrew Knapp ejected & Roberto Perez is injured. Position player picks up the Catcher’s mitt
NL East
Steve Cohen’s Mets lead the pack
Marlins stuck in the middle of a nasty sandwich between Diamondbacks & Padres
We Love Jorge Soler 2x World Series winner on Cubs & Braves
We expected more from Atlanta
Cubs are basement dwellers
Dayn Perry from CBS Sports.com reports on juiced balls
Eric Chavez, hitting coach for NY Mets, notices baseballs may be more juiced with nationally broadcasted games
MLB Umpires losing memorials to FTX advertising – SportsLogos.net
Sponsors keep the lights on in NASCAR, Kentucky Derby Jockeys & Progressive insurance
Fluffy, Gabriel Iglesias, fills Dodger Stadium – We need more comedians in the ball park during 7th inning stretch
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MLB Standings, Yankees & Jays & Fixing the 2021 baseballs
05 May 2022
00:54:13
No Judgement Before Memorial Day from BaseballBiz
Tommy & Jimmy fightin for the clickah
Merry Month of May Defrosted with Stanley Cup, Kentucky Derby & Baseball
Dusty Baker wins his 200th game as an MLB manager–
How many TVs do you need for a Sports Bar (80)
Urinal TV & Replays
Roster Reductions & Pitcher Count
Tampa Bay Rays Tyler Glasnow warming up
MLB Standings, AL, NL
Yankees & Blue Jays farce
Alejandro Kirk doubles & then Espinal hits an RBI for Kirk to slide home
Vlad Jr gets robbed of a Hot Box out – no challenges left
AL Central, Twins are owning it
Detroit Tiger Lttle League mistakes
AL West – Where are the Rangers? Angels may reach their potential
Brandon gives us “No Judgement Before Memorial Day”
National League –AL East - Max Scherzer leading Mets, Miami Marlins are looking good.
Atlanta Braves have Acuna back but are still suffering from a Freddie Freeman World Series Hangover?
NL Central – Are the Reds a Major League team? What do you want us to do. Fans waiting for the Bengals to take the field
Milwaukee Brewers, AL Player of the Week, Willy Adames
NL West – wishing for a 3 way team race before post-season
Dodgers – LA “City of Champions” in 16 mos. Tampa Bay won 3 in 10 months
Dead or Juiced balls? It feels like 2021 all over again.
MLBPA said What!
Worst batting average & runs since last century
Bleacher Report - avg barrel distances fall from 386 ft to 378 ft
Max Scherzer expects bats will wake up
Dave Roberts is not a conspiracy theorist . . . but
Some baseballs with raised seams and some without
Trevor Bauer suspended
Who would pick Trevor Bauer up after suspension?
NFL suspends players for “conduct detrimental to the league”
MLBPA has to give Trevor Bauer representation in his appeal to MLB
Sam Dyson, Starlin Castro, Ozuna others suspended & fined for domestic abuse
Where does the fine money go
Baseball Assistance Team helping others
Rays Green Ribbon, NAMI, National Mental Health Awareness month,
Joe West @JoeWest5460 podcast – guest suggestions Madison Bumgarner, Angel Hernandez, CC Sabathia & Jomboy. Ejections & Bobby Valentine
People we would like to see with their own podcast - Ken Griffey Junior, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Johnny Gomes
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Bobby Valentine & his Manager strategy from Rangers, Japan, Mets & Red Sox
29 Apr 2022
00:31:28
Bobby V tell us his stories from his book, Valentine’s Way
Transition from Player to Manager
Roving instructor in Minor Leagues to coaching 3rd base on NY Mets
Texas Rangers bringing in Analytics
Bringing in Tom Howe as Strength & Conditioning coach for Rangers
Introducing Pitch Count as a tool to Extend Nolan Ryan’s career
Goose Gossage from Plant City
Working with Steve Buechelle & Tom Grieve
Bobby V works to build a new stadium for Texas
Teams needing a new stadium used Tampa as a tease to where they may move
1st non-Japanese person to manage a team in Japan w/ Chiba Lotte Marines
Managed the New York Mets for 7 years
Now advising the GM for the LA Angels seeing Mike Trout & Shohei Ohtani everyday
Left Japan for Mets offer. The offer was not as initially advertised
Bobby’s journeys with Mentor & Friend, Tommy Lasorda with travels from Ogden Utah, Spokane, Dominican Republic, Santa Domingo, Venezuela & Caracas
Tommy Lasorda joins Bobby V at the All-Star game & avoids collision with the bat of Vladimir Guerrero Sr.
Giants Defensive End & Hall of Famer, Andrew Robustelli introduces Bobby to Tom Landry
“Make sure your coaches speak your language” - advice from Tom Landry to keep your lines of communication open with your coaching staff.
Japan ritual after winning - hoist manager into the air 3x as symbol of trust and being together.
100 Fenway - Boston brought in to weed out the weak, clean up the mess, chicken & beer & dissension.
Director of Athletics at Sacred Heart University
Now active with the Los Angeles Angels
Passion is what you want to follow - What you are good as it what you should pursue.
Baseball sports book, Valentine’s Way by Bobby Valentine is available in hardback & Kindle formats https://www.amazon.com/Valentines-Way-Adventurous-Life-Times/dp/1637580940/ref=monarch_sidesheet
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Baltimore Orioles, Nate Andrews & "Full Count Chaos" take over BaseballBiz
28 Apr 2022
00:55:52
Chaos comes to BaseballBiz
Nate Andrews Host of the “Full Count Chaos” podcast visits BaseballBiz
Nate unveils the 2022 world of the Baltimore Orioles
2022 with a Season of Hope for the Baltimore Orioles
Orioles fans are passionate with a strong team
Nate walks us through the Depth of the Orioles Roster
Who is coming up from the farm - Adley Rutschman #1 Prospect
Powerful New Guys on the scene
Austin Hays – flashy & fast
Jorge Mateo – Speedy, one of the fastest in the league
Felix Bautista – Machine throwing up to 100
Grayson Rodriguez
Kyle Bradish
Ryan Mountcastle – 2022 Rookie of the Year nominee - great things to come
Rebuild & Patience are curse words on “Full Count Chaos”
John Means goes down will Kyle Bradish come up – all eyes now on GM Mike Elias
Bruce Zimmerman & Spenser Watkins steps up
What is happening in Cincinnati?
Camden Yards as a blueprint for other ballparks
Home Run Friendly park
Pushing the left field wall back in Camden Yards
Calm Down folks this is a positive move for the team
Mike Elias makes the park more pitcher friendly
Nate asks about Tampa Bay Rays Trop
What is the best ballpark food at Camden - Crab Cakes, Crag Pretzel & the Boog Powell BBQ Pit
Light at the end of the tunnel, new prospects
Orioles’ Bruce Zimmerman takes down Shohei Ohtani
Trey Mancini Out at First? Intent to Advance?
Angel Hernandez
When does poor performance move an umpire down to the Minor for instruction
Brewers & Phillies game – Kyle Schwarber spoke out
Retired Ump Joe West offers his insights on Angel
Joe West, Multiverse of Madness, Stranger Things all premiering in May 2022
Humidors are not just for cigars anymore
Dry out & deaden your balls – every team’s stadium must now have a humidor for their balls
What will be the result of the humidors? Chris Towers of CBS Sports Fantasy provides the numbers to date
Yankees Right field gives home run love
NY Yankee fans Bad Behavior continues as Guardian player is injured in the outfield
Hooligans throwing stuff on the field at Yankee Stadium – Kick them out of the Stadiums
Good Things – Baltimore Orioles GM, Mike Elias making some positive moves – recent good games with Yankees & Angels
Our Guilty Pleasures summary in other sports, Tampa Bay Lighting, NHL, NBA Playoffs, NASCAR, Kevin Kiermaier
Special Thanks to Nate Andrews for sharing knowledge on The Baltimore Orioles
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Reds, Tommy Pham breaks dry spell of 0 hits with 15 ABs as he faces Padres
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers advances to 3,000 hits milestone
Shorter Games for the fans
The Passan of Time -- Pitch Clock study info from Jeff Passan
Minor League teams w/ pitch clock see reduction of 20 minutes per game
Out West Officials - Kenley Jansen had limited warm up pitches on the mound
Balks - Blue Jays game - Finger Lickin good - Angel Hernandez
Dodgers Welcome Home Kenley Jansen scoreboard tribute
Freddie Freeman gets Silver Slugger from old coach Snitker
Dodgers Budget SNAFU with Kenley Jansen
Jake Arrieta
NCAA D1 Softball - Oklahoma has 1st loss after 40 games
Bristol Dirt Race
Next Week - Season of Hope with Baltimore 0rioles, Full Count Chaos
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MLB Opening Week - Blue Jays & Yankees plus Teams that move elsewhere
15 Apr 2022
00:36:48
Yankees run into the Toronto Blue Jay with Vlad Jr buzzsaw
NL West – The Rockies will they rule over the Dodgers & Padres
Texas Rangers is the big salary going to be worth it?
Giants, Mike Shildt apologizes to Padres, Antoan Richardson
Alyssa Nakken 1st woman base coach position in MLB
Aaron Judge salary negotiations – Keep the energy on the field
Reds, President Castellini apologizes for remarks on WLW
Bobby Valentine account on threatening to move to Texas Rangers to Tampa mausoleum
Craig Calcaterra “Rethinking Fandom” – Teams that moved Dodgers & Giants
Dodgers & Cubs owners looking to buy Chelsea team from Russian oligarch
Red Sox, Fenway Group investing in NASCAR & NHL Pittsburgh Penguins
Cleveland Guardians, Steven Kwan rises with 0 strike outs in 76 plate appearances
Great performances from Cubs, Seiya Suzuki – Killer OPS, Mets - Pete Alonso, Rays - Ji-Man Choi & Freddie Who
Brett Phillips hi-jinks as Outfielder turn Pitcher
Chloe Grimes “Warrior Princess” – great spirit
Sports beyond baseball – F1 in Australia, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, NASCAR Dirt races, NCAA Softball
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RaysUp Opening Day - Kevin Cash with pitching challenges
13 Apr 2022
00:33:33
RaysUp BaseballBiz Opening Day & Pitching woes
Tampa Bay Rays Sold Out on Opening Day
Shane McClanahan – Opening Day Pitcher
First pitch HBP & Shane’s apology
Kyle Snyder brings peace and calm to the mound
Bright lights & Rays we love - Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena, Ji-Man Choi
Lowe & Behold
Kevin speaks to McClanahan
Oakland A’s – Patino – only lasted 13 pages - oblique injury - could be out 2 months
Kevin Cash remarks about Patino
Rays Pitcher Injury List grows
Nick Anderson , Pete Fairbanks, Yonny Chirinos, Tyler Glasnow, Brendan McKay
Shane Baz, Ryan Yarbrough, Luis Patino (pending)
Brett Phillips – Keeps Baseball Fun on the mound against the Oakland A’s
Ex-Rays – Opening Week across the Leagues
Marlins – Joey Wendle, Avisail Garcia, Jesus Aguilar
Atlanta - Charlie Morton, Travis d’Arnaud
Detroit Tigers – Austin Meadows
Angels – Matt Duffy 2B, Aaron Loup pitched 1 inning after Ohtani
Astros - Jake Odorizzi (Friday) pitched 4 innings – Astros won 13 to 6
Where will the Rays land at the end of the 2022 season
Brandon reminds us of the Golden Rule – Don’t Worry Until Memorial Day
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White Sox - Nick Murawski on the Chicago's Southside team & Opening Day
08 Apr 2022
00:29:09
Good Guys Talk Back's Nick Murawski talks White Sox in
Locked On White Sox visits BaseballBiz
Chicago White Sox led AL Central 2021 by a 13 win margin
2021 ALDS – what happened – no competition, no push?
2022 will be a tighter division race
13 of the Sox first 21 games will be in the AL Central
Make sure to bring a blanket and poncho to the game
Andrew Vaughn in outfield takes a fall and an injury
GM Rick Hahn made some swift decisive moves to keep the Sox strong
Dodgers & Sox quick trade pitching closer Craig Kimbrel & bring in AJ Pollock
Lance Lynn injury
Another pitcher injured - Garrett Crochet – Tommy John surgery future
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RaysUp - Congrats to Lake Mary winning World Series & Rays had a tough journey West.
30 Aug 2024
00:25:20
Lake Mary Little League World Championship:
The Lake Mary team from Florida has won the Little League World Series, overcoming both U.S. and international teams. If you missed the action, it’s worth catching a replay.
Rays Road Trip Recap:
The Tampa Bay Rays return home after a challenging 10-game road trip on the East Coast.
Series breakdown:
Oakland A’s: Split the 4-game series.
LA Dodgers: Lost the series, taking 1 out of 3 games.
Seattle Mariners: Took 1 out of 3 games.
Notable performances included Junior Caminero’s first home run of the season against the Dodgers and Randy Arozarena’s two home runs during the Mariners series.
Key Games and Moments:
Dodgers Series:
Junior Caminero hit a 100 mph pitch from Bobby Miller for his first home run.
Chris Morell’s double and two-run homer highlighted the Rays' offense.
Shohei Ohtani’s grand slam and 40th home run of the season.
A recap of the Dodgers’ golden bobblehead giveaway featuring Ohtani and his dog, Decoy.
Mariners Series:
Managerial change with Scott Servais being replaced by Dan Wilson.
Randy Arozarena’s resurgence against his former team, hitting two home runs.
Logan Gilbert’s standout performance with 10 strikeouts in 6 innings Jeffrey Springs had 9 strikeouts in 10 innings Rays pitching cumulative 19 strikeouts
Lake Mary Little League - World Series winners
Congratulations to SS/2B/CF: Chase Anderson, 12 of Sanford
P/OF: Christopher Chikodroff, 11, of Orlando
OF/P/3B: Lathan Norton, 12, of Sanford
2B/3B: Hunter Alexander, 12, of Sanford
SS/3B/P: JJ Feliciano, 12, Longwood
OF/P: Jacob Bibaud, 12, Lake Mary, FL
CF/P: Liam Morrisey, 12, Sanford
P/OF: Luis Calo, 12, Sanford
C/P/3B: Landon Bono, 12, Lake Mary
UTIL: Garrett Rohozen, 12, Sanford
1B: DeMarcos Mieses, 11, Sanford
1B/C/P: Teraj Alexander, 12, Sanford
Rays’ Return to The Trop:
The Rays are back home at Tropicana Field for a 7-game homestand.
Upcoming opponents include the Padres and Twins, crucial matchups as the Rays are currently 6 games back in the AL Wild Card race with 29 games left in the season.
Final Thoughts: With the Rays’ season winding down, every game counts. Mark shares his optimism, reflecting Mat’s belief that a winning streak could still put the Rays back in the Wild Card race.
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward" Notes in part from ChatGPT
MLB Opening Day with PitchCom, Yankees & Aaron Judge, Meadows to Tigers & Streaming your team
07 Apr 2022
00:43:51
Breaking News on New Signaling devices ProMystic & PitchCom
Austin Meadows traded to Detroit for Isaac Paredes & a draft pick
Meadows will bring strength against the AL Central right handed pitcher
Is Tampa Bay Rays infield crowded – any room for Paredes – Vidal Brujan, Taylor Walls & others block the path
Trusting Erik Neander, the Chess GrandMaster of trading
Will Carlos Correa bring the Twins out of the basement?
What will AL Central look like this year
Shortstop Movement for 2022 – Correa, Trevor Story, Javy Baez, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien
Aaron Judge – How much will a 30 year old be paid - Next El Capitan?
Can Judge stay healthy – will Aaron say no Vaccinations and to playing in the Toronto Blue Jay games
A few words from Carlos Beltran on the Judge at the YES network
How many of your team’s games will be blacked-out or streamed elsewhere
MLBtv, Amazon, Peacock, Youtube, Apple+, Hulu, ESPN2, ESPN+, BallySports, YES,
MLBtv – out of market games & 1 Free game a day
Brandon’s story in following NASCAR on FS1 & the Daytona 24
Jose Ramirez 3B signs extension with Guardians with a 5 year 124 million extension
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Cardinals the Return of Pujols & Brent Cardy on Toronto Blue Jays
01 Apr 2022
00:52:02
Cardinals decimate Nationals, 29 - 8
2022 Opening Day is 1 week away
Cade Cavalli carries the weight (Craig Calcaterra - Cup of Coffee)
Albert Pujols returns to Cardinals for a "Last Dance" with Adam Wainwright & Yadier Molina?
Life time Franchise players, Joey Votto with the Reds & Brett Gardner is he still a Yankee
Brent Cardy of "The Cardy Show" breaks down the 2022 Toronto Blue Jays at time mark 28:41
Life without Marcus Semien & Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray
Blue Jays rotation - Alek Manoah is a bulldog “Give me the Ball” attitude
Shohei Ohtani, 2021 AL MVP, will he continue to overshadow all other players?
What about Vladimer Guerrero Jr & Marcus Semien?
Return to Rogers Centre for a full season
The Jays are ready for 2022 - Resilient, Hungry, Young & Depth
MLB.tv, Ballys, RSNs, Yes, YouTube where do you watch your team
Home Run Derby X - the World Tour begins soon in Seoul, London, Mexico City & more
Special Thanks to Brent Cardy of "The Cardy Show" podcast he can be found @TheCardyShow on Twitter and on most popular podcast directories
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RaysUp - Mat Germain preps us on the Tampa Bay Rays - what's hot & what's not
25 Mar 2022
00:35:14
Baseball Analyst, Mat Germain, takes a deep dive into the Rays tank and discovers good news.
2022 Rays lineup projections
Emerging players, Josh Lowe, Vidal Brujan, Taylor Walls
Yandy Diaz - his bat is coming to life
Outfield is looking great with KK, Arozarena, Margot & Phillips
Kiermaier & Austin Meadow trade rumours
Rays Pitching Rotation - Corey Kluber can be a great stablizer
Looking forward to seeing Jalen Beeks coming back to mound.
Base Speed – Arozarena, Kiermaier, Phillips gain another base
Chaim Bloom and the Boston Red Sox making some moves with Trevor Story
NYC drops Covid restrictions for Aaron Judge, Kylie Irving & other NYC Un-Vaxed. Will Judged be docked for games he can't play in Toronto. If Trevor can do it so can you.
Tim Beckham hits a Home Run and gives a cold stare into the Rays dugout as he slowly trots home.
Erik Neander got rid of the Old Guard and gave the team to Kevin Cash
PECOTA ratings on the Rays is wildly inaccurate - ask Mad Dog
Stealing Base - Rays base speed tracking
Enlarging the bases may allow the Rays to break some records.
Mat’s AL East 2022 projections
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Boston Red Sox getting ready with Nat Gordon @BOSSportsGordo
22 Mar 2022
00:35:10
Sports Analyst Nat Gordon of @BOSSportsGordo / Boston Sports Gordo reviews the upcoming Boston Red Sox season
Free Agency
Belated Congratulations to David Ortiz - Big Papi selected HOF on first ballot
Freddie Freeman – Yankees, Red Sox & Rays offers
Carlos Correa leaves Altuve & Houston behind for 3 years & $105 million
Who guessed the Twins a smaller market could capture Correa & traded to get Sonny Gray
Colorado shells out $185 million for Kris Bryant
Boston has been waiting to sign the next big Free Agent
Trevor Story strolls into the Red Sox for deal similar to Javy Baez
Decompression with Mile High Altitude Attitude Splits for Trevor?
How strong is the Red Sox offense without Kyle Schwarber & Hunter Renfroe
The return of Jackie Bradley Jr, JBJ
Who will be in the Boston rotation – Chris Sale is injured
Rich Hill from Milton, Mass returns home with the Red Sox
James Paxton – is $10 million too much
Michael Wacha – what to expect in a Red Sox uniform – another former Tampa Bay Ray
236 million payroll – will Boston go over the first Luxury Tax (CBT) level.
Bullpen – Matt Barnes, Hansel Robles, but No Adam Ottavino
Path to post-season in the AL East – Orioles frustration
Fenway prepares for major construction around the ballpark
A historic walk to Fenway
Spring Training first games & Mary Kitts with FSU, D1 NCAA Softball
18 Mar 2022
00:32:10
Brandon & Mark celebrate the opening of Spring Training
Red Sox & Twins start it off with a Boston win of 14 to 1, but it's only Spring Training
Bobby Dalbec
MLB Payroll & Luxury Tax, CBT Dodgers, Yankees & Mets get hit
Freddie Freeman at the Dodgers - this happens a lot
Expansion Playoffs are you a fan?
MLB develops a balanced schedule with more inter-league games
International Games - Dominican Republic, London, Asia, Puerto Rico, Mexico & more
Minor League Bill of Rights in California
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes & Modesto Nuts may be impacted
Pitching Power Rankings with FSU Kathryn Sandercock & USF Georgina Corrick
Jocelyn Alo breaks her own Home Run Record
Mary Kitts & NCAA D1 Softball season breakdown
Jocelyn Alo goes home to Hawaii to break Home Run record
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Craig Calcaterra, Rethinking Fandom: How to beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at its Own Game
16 Mar 2022
00:55:34
Baseball is Back & Craig Calcaterra visits BaseballBiz
Baseball team Owners still make money when their teams lose
Teams with a payroll of $50 million are guaranteed $65 million in national tv money
Social Contract: Fand & Teams - You win & we support you
Atlanta Braves and the development of Truist Park & The Battery
Alex Antholpoulos – understands the Social Contract with the players
Owners who wanted to win – Ted Turner, George Steinbrenner
MLB owners are finding more revenue outside the stadium
Detroit Tigers – family businesses is Pizza or Baseball making more money for the owners
Texas Rangers & Cleveland Guardians stadium built on public approval
Tanking can be beneficial & profitable just ask Houston Astros & Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds have no interest in winning in 2022
The Success Cycle
Embarrassing product on the field or just a bad team
Craig’s take on Expanded Playoffs
MLB, Gambling & micro-betting
Rob Manfred 'nuff said
How we invest into our teams as fans
Talent Drain from baseball
We have the power to not let sports negatively impact our lives
Rooting for a player not the laundry they wear, LeBron James & Wander Franco
Craig Calcaterra, author, upcoming book: April 5th is the publication date for Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game
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Commissioner Joshua Schaub, American Association plus MLB & MLBPA & the CBA
10 Mar 2022
00:52:47
Josh Schaub, Commissioner of American Association of Professional Baseball Also What's happening with the MLB & MLBPA on the CBA
Path from Scout in Milwaukee to Commissioner
First days on the job facing pandemic and the environment of the contraction
Independent Baseball League joins MLB Partners and maintains Autonomy
First days on the job facing pandemic and the environment of the contraction
American Association was able to field teams while other leagues shut down during Covid
Playing the Game the Way it was meant to be
We Play to Win
Traditional Baseball Just says No to Robo Umps
Alumni include Max Scherzer Tyler Matzik, Chaz Roe & others
Lockout in MLB does not impact American Association they are on schedule
Opening Day for American Association is Friday, May 13th
aabaseball.tv - Fans can watch past season playoff games and more
What are MLB & MLBPA arguing about. Can't we find some common ground
We continue to support the candidacy of Lou Schiff for CEO of the Marlins
Good News for Dick Vitale and his fans
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Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
God Bless the Ukraine and it’s people
Lou Schiff visits - MLBPA's Tony Clark responds to Lockout, Jeter's departure & potential for new president
03 Mar 2022
00:56:41
Lou Schiff of @BaseballAndLaw visits and talks Lockout, Derek Jeter & Marlins
Jupiter MLB & MLBPA players remain locked out – Rob Manfred speaks
6 weeks of Spring Training lost - impacts local communities employment & revenue
MLB cancels first 4 games of season with a self-inflicted wound
Derek Jeter leaves Marlins
We recommend The Honorable Lou Schiff as the next President of the Marlins
State of the Lockout response from President, Tony Clark
Jeff Passan does not mince words about MLB owners incompetence
Legalized monopoly seeks more control
Brandon @SportsBlitzPod recommends alternative sports to watch NHL, NASCAR
Ticket takers, hot dog vendors & program hawkers – the “little guys” who are suffering
Fans other options include NFL Combine, Underwear football, NHL, NBA
What does ESPN & the Regional Sports Networks have to say about lost games & lost revenue?
Tony Clark – there is more unity now than within the last 5 years
When will we see Opening Day – May or July when NFL Spring Training Camp begins
Mark is speechless and that never happens
Will the Fans come back after the Lockout
El Capitan has left the building - Derek Jeter
Will Jeter work with MLB or work side by side with A-Rod
Dream Team for MLB ownership – Tom Brady, Derek Jeter & Theo Epstein
Could TB12 replace Stu Sternberg
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God Bless the Ukraine and it’s people
Limbo Lockout for Minor Leaguers, Rehab Wreck, NCAA Baseball & Softball update
24 Feb 2022
00:54:46
· CBA - How much longer will Fans have to wait
· Remaining Free Agents how quickly will they sign Clayton Kershaw, Kyle Schwarber
· What's up with the Atlanta Braves & Freddie Freeman
· DH – Our favorite Designated Hitters & Free Agents - Nelson Cruz, Franmil Reyes, Miguel Cabrera, Tommy Pham
· Rehab in a Lockout world, what would have happened with Kevin Pillar
· Durham Bulls, Tyler Zombro returns after serious injury
· What will MLB teams do to help their players to rehab and get their health back
· Caleb Ferguson - Lockout Limbo means teams no longer provide PT to their injured or recovering players
· Why doesn’t MLB want to protect their investment
· Lockout Limbo – Players who are not on their MLB team’s 40-man roster without representation who cannot play in the minors during the lockout
· Sam McWilliams – Mets – No Mets - No Minor League - just limbo
· Article in The Athletic by Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli
· Vandy expands the game with “Apple Watches” Coaches send electronic instructions to their players on the field
· Improve pace of play and reduce sign-stealing
· Pitcher & Catcher rapport - will Analytics replace the Catchers ability to call the pitches
· NCAA Division 1 Softball – Recent Standings &
· Softball Mercy Rule with 8 run lead after 5 innings
· FSU defeats UCLA in extra innings to win St Pete / Clearwater Elite Tournament #SPCEliteInvite
· Softball Division 1 - USF is in the top 25 – UCF falls out
· No showers and no facilities in Collegiate Softball – just Port-o-Potties by the dugout
· Mark falls into the past with Lamda Chi Alpha
· Cricket anyone or Stock cars in Daytona
Special Thanks to Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli for their article in The Athletic, "A lockout spent in limbo . . ." as an inspiration for part of this episode. BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple & Google podcasts You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"
FSU Softball 2022 a review with Mary Kitts
17 Feb 2022
00:30:57
BaseballBiz takes a unique spin into the world of Collegiate Softball with FSU Softball Enthusiast Mary Kitts. Mary shares her insights into the 2022 NCAA Softball season
Joanne Graf Invitational - The Tribe scored 35 runs in 4 games
2021 FSU had spirit fighting out of the loser’s bracket to be in the Finals in the World Series
Oklahoma – Big Home Run hitters & FSU plays an effective small ball game
FSU Pitchers returning including Danielle Watson
27 players on this year’s FSU team roster
NCAA Extra Year of Eligibility for players who missed
Professional Softball League
Fierce nature and commitment of collegiate players. Softball players give it their all.
Injuries – Kalie Mudge came back strong to lead the World Series in Hits
What is a good batting average in softball?
FSU stealing bases is definitely a strength
Face Mask protection for players safety – 3rd base & pitchers adopting them
2022 NCAA Softball World Series contenders
UCF - Central Florida can be a contender
Oklahoma and UCLA rivals
Clearwater Invitational many of top 25 teams will be playing including FSU facing UCLA
Where to watch the games – ESPNU, ESPN, ACC & SEC Networks
2021 Softball World Series 7 days straight play no days off. 4 hours sleep between games
Top 25 NCAA Softball teams with 3 Florida teams
Teams to Watch this year, Oklahoma, UCLA, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma State, Michigan & Texas
Lonni Alameda is one cool coach who delivers for FSU & Canadian Olympic team
Limited Scholarships for Softball teams – Rosters have several volunteers
No showers for the players, sometimes no team bathrooms, need better treatment of the players
Softball audience and viewership is high NCAA seems to be lacking in support
Oklahoma is the heart of Softball, The University and fans back them with Sooner Nation
RaysUp - Carlson & Uceta thrive, Siri gets off the Bench, Wild Card & Arm Health
22 Aug 2024
00:34:11
Rays' Current Performance:
The team continues to hover around.500 mark
Low attendance figures in Oakland
2020 season with cardboard cutouts in the stands.
Oakland A’s, and how they manage to stay afloat despite low attendance, largely through revenue sharing and TV deals.
Rays’ New Stadium Prospects:
Discussion on the upcoming new stadium for the Rays and its potential economic impact, including year-round restaurants and businesses around the stadium.
Concerns about the promises made by politicians versus what is delivered in the final plan.
Local Politics and the Stadium Deal:
Insights into recent local political developments, including Mayor Ken Welch’s controversial bonuses to city employees who worked on the Rays’ stadium deal, which were later rescinded.
Wild Card Possibilities:
Mat breaks down the Rays’ chances of making it to the Wild Card, comparing the American League to the National League in terms of competition.
The Rays only need to surpass a few teams, and their pitching staff gives them a fighting chance if they can regain some momentum.
Key Players and Performances:
Jose Siri’s fluctuating performance and the importance of maintaining hustle and focus.
Praise for Kevin Cash’s tough decisions to bench Siri to send a message, which paid off in the form of a game-winning run.
Shane Baz’s recent performance & the potential impact of his return to form on the Rays' playoff hopes.
Mat provides a hopeful outlook, suggesting Rays can make it into the playoffs, their strong pitching makes them a dangerous contender.
Dylan Carlson & Uceta bringing new successes to the team
Proposed Six-Inning Minimum for Pitchers:
Six-inning minimum for pitchers raises concerns about potential strain on pitchers’ arms.
The implications of forcing a struggling pitcher to stay in the game when they are clearly not performing well
Mat’s Take on the Rule:
Mat expresses his strong opposition to the six-inning minimum, stating that he might stop watching baseball if such a rule is implemented.
He argues that this rule would favor larger market teams that can afford to pay pitchers who can dominate for six innings and suggests that this is another example of MLB’s interference to favor big-market teams.
Strategic and Health Implications:
Proposed rule would eliminate some of the strategy in baseball and further disconnect the current game from its history.
A better approach to protecting pitchers' arms would be to adopt a six-man rotation, similar to the approach used in Japan,
Teams may be prioritizing financial savings over player health, by overworking young pitchers and avoiding paying them long-term contracts
Pitchers in Japan are managed differently, often throwing more pitches in non-game situations to strengthen their arms, but only pitching once per week in games.
Mark humorously suggests that MLB could learn from Japan by temporarily suspending a struggling MLB team and replacing them with a Japanese team to teach the other teams how to manage pitchers better.
Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward" Notes in part from ChatGPT
Lockout, Minor Leaguers paid in Life Skills, White Sox Ticket Scalping, Red Sox sales fall
17 Feb 2022
00:42:36
Pitchers & Catchers report to Spring Training – not happening today – mlbLockout
Brandon left in the Drive way waiting for his ride to Spring Training
Watching old Baseball Games videos
MLB Umpires shine when compared with The Big Game of Football Officiating comp
Face masks, Bengals, Rams and WTF. Doesn’t the NFL have instant replay
Getting ready to watch the Minor Leagues MiLB
Rob Manfred loves the Minor Leagues with a strong diet and contraction addressing
inadequate facilities
travel
poor pay
drafting players who don’t have a realistic shot to make it to the majors
Loss of 42 minor league teams and impact on the games and fandom
Lawsuits from minor league players and some of the 42 teams who were cut
MLB spokesman states that Minor League players receive over $2,200 worth of value per week during Spring Training. Therefore, they should not be paid during spring training.
Should minor league players have to pay for Spring Training?
They are learning life skills.
Even Burger King trainess get paid for learning to flip burgers and learn life skills
One Baseball plan slapped together like a student’s science project
Garret Broshius lawyer for the Minor Leaguers speaks out
Do minor league players need a union
Players must have other jobs to have a livable income
Housing for the Minor Leaguers – What is MLB doing to help and what do we believe
Baseball boot camp living conditions
MLB program to increase minor league players play during regular season
Shorter bus travel between games for the players with realignment of teams
Club House Dues no longer need to be paid by players
Players no longer need to share a bed
Host Families still around to give players a place to sleep
PED’s penalties in the Minor Leagues – 14 players have been suspended for performance enhancement drugs. Let’s remember to forgive them later
Boston Red Sox ticket sales down 20 to 30% from last year at this time
White Sox lack of ticket sales is felt by the owners
Ticket Scalping, Martial Arts, Fraud & Alcohol – Bruce Lee is sentenced for ticket scalping. Not the original Bruce Lee
Could Ozark, Marty Bird have done better
Special Thanks to our Health Care workers and military service people
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