Synopsis
Two guys talking about the wacky, exciting, sometimes fantastic, and always talented world of Independent league baseball. Episodes come out weekly.
Episodes
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Episode 170: Only You Can Prevent Infield Fires
11/06/2022 Duration: 01h03minWell it’s certainly been a week in Indy Ball. We have a war of words for the top spot in all of Indy Ball and enough ALPB drama to fill a high school arts department. Including a legendary set of circumstances, an issue with odd numbers, and a toasty situation in Southern Maryland. We speak with Luther College hitting coach and former AAPB outfielder Alex Boxwell on his retirement and handling anxiety in baseball. Also, Kumar Rocker made his professional debut for Tri-City. Follow us as we satisfy your burning passion for Indy Ball talk this week of the Indy Ball Report podcast. Recorded- June 9,10, 2022 (interview, show) Uploaded- June 11, 2022
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Episode 169: This Is A Baseball Show
04/06/2022 Duration: 01h07minIt’s the first week of full baseball talk as the guys are all here to break down the early action in the American Association, Atlantic League, and Frontier League. Also, bad takes are exposed and a big interview announcement to boot. Recorded- June 3, 2022 Uploaded- June 4, 2022
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Episode 168: Trouble in the East, Action in the West
28/05/2022 Duration: 01h22minEveryone is back from their vacation’s and it’s a good thing because we have a big week. There’s some controversy brewing out in the ALPB and the Frontier League is starting to take shape. Likewise, it’s getting late early in the ALPB as the divisional races are starting to settle. The American Association had some surprises for us as they're a tenth of the way home. And of course we have our final league preview this week for the Pioneer League. A lot happened, so you won’t want to miss this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 28, 2022 Uploaded- May 28, 2022 Intro- 00;00-01;40 ALPB Talk- 01;40-19;05 Frontier Talk- 19;05-29;00 AAPB Talk- 29;00-39;48 Pioneer League Preview- 39;48-01;17;45 General Info- 43;00-47;26 Teams/Division- 47;26-48;25 New for 22- 48;25-51;20 Recap of 21- 51;20-53;00 Team Previews- 53;00-01;14;25 North- 53;00-01;03;16 Billings- 53;00-55;11 Glacier- 55;11-57;20 Great Falls- 57;20-59;17 Idaho Falls- 59;17-01;02;04 Missoula- 01;02;04-01;03;16 South- 01;03;16-01;14;25
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Episode 167: An Atlantic League Roundtable
21/05/2022 Duration: 01h43minWith Nick away unconventional methods were needed. Hence the gang brought in reinforcements in the form of Ryan from ALPB Roundup to help hold court on everything happening in the league thus far in the season. Recorded- May 14, 2022 Uploaded- May 21, 2022
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Episode 166: Onto New Frontiers
14/05/2022 Duration: 01h51minIt’s time for the 3rd preview and it’s the Frontier League’s turn! Nick and Will breakdown the offseason and outlook for each of the league’s 16 teams. There’s also AAPB opening day and the past week in the ALPB to discuss, including issues over in Staten Island. And a big signing in Indy Ball. You won’t want to miss this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 13, 2022 Uploaded- May 14, 2022 Intro- 00;00-01;48 Krause dismissal- 01;48-13;00 ALPB this week- 13;00-23;10 FL Preview- 23;10-01;41;35 Overview- 23;10-25;30 Extra Innings- 25;30-32;10 Playoffs- 32;10-33;45 Teams/Divisions- 33;45-35;35 2022 News/Info- 35;35-38;30 2021 Recap- 38;30-42;15 East Preview- 42;15-01;14;05 Sussex County- 42;15-46;30 Empire State- 46;30-49;00 NJ- 49;00-53;05 NY- 53;05-57;10 Ottawa- 57;10-01;00;55 Quebec- 01;00;55-01;04;45 TR- 01;04;45-01;08;20 TC- 01;08;20-01;14;05 West Preview- 01;14;05-01;40;50 Evansville- 01;14;05-01;18;35 Florence- 01;18;35-01;21;50 Gateway- 01;21;50-01;25;15 Joliet- 01;25;15-01;27;55 Lak
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Episode 165: An American Preview
07/05/2022 Duration: 01h54minIt’s American Association (AAPB) preview week! Nick and Will breakdown all the info you need to know from the 2021 season and offseason and then look at the rosters of each of the 12 teams to give you an idea of what’s in store for this year. All an intro discussion on the flaming hot teams in the Atlantic League and those teams in the Empire State that need to find their way still. A nearly 2 hour long show for you on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 6, 2022 Uploaded- May 7, 2022 Intro- 00;00-00;50 ALPB this week- 00;50-23;30 AAPB Preview- 23;30-01;41;35 2022 News/Info- 23;30-39;30 2021 Recap- 39;30-43;00 West Preview- 43;00-01;16;21 Fargo-Moorehead- 43;00-49;10 Kansas City- 49;10-56;36 Lincoln- 56;36-01;02;30 Sioux City- 01;02;30-01;07;20 Sioux Falls- 01;07;20-01;11;06 Winnipeg- 01;11;06-01;16;21 East Preview- 01;16;21-01;41;57
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Episode 164: A New Looking Frontier
30/04/2022 Duration: 01h02minWe have baseball to talk about again! For the first time in 2022 the guys are able to talk about regular season Atlantic League action. That means we’re talking about the Ferryhawks’ early struggles and Gastonia’s flaming hot start. Of course it was also a busy news week as well. Sioux City is feuding with the Explorers and it’s turning into a pain in the rear. The Frontier League had a busy week too and now looks a little bit different. We’ll explain on this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- April 29, 2022 Uploaded- April 30, 2022
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Episode 163: Lights, Camera, Action!
23/04/2022 Duration: 02h09minRecorded- April 22, 2022 Uploaded- April 23, 2022 It’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for. The Atlantic League preview is finally here! Nick and Will breakdown every team and division, giving you all the information you need to know about the 2022 Atlantic League season. Not to mention some predictions and a recap of the 2021 season too. Oh and we have news too. The Pioneer League is launching a new show with some controversial hosts and the Frontier League has a new partner. A lot happening this week on the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Intro- 00;00-03;55 Frontier League Partnership- 03;55-09;25 Pioneer League Show- 09;25-23;13 ALPB Preview- 23;13-02;08;25 Recap- 23;13-36;20 Offseason- 36;20-46;15 North Division- 46;15-01;32;41 Staten Island- 46;15-59;40 Lancaster- 59;40-01;12;45 York- 01;12;45-01;20;37 Southern Maryland- 01;20;37-01;28;32 Long Island- 01;28;32-01;32;41 South Division- 01;32;41-02;00;22 High Point- 01;32;41-01;38;39 Charleston- 01;38;39-01;44;40 Gastonia- 01;44;40-01;48;55 Lexington-
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Episode 162: Building Up
16/04/2022 Duration: 01h07minWe have made it! The last show of the offseason is upon us. The guys get it going talking about Sioux Falls stadium renovations and the possibility of the ALPB landing in Massachusetts. The obligatory mascot discussion and some fun at the expense of the state of Montana is also included. Not to mention some more Pioneer League talk and hirings, plus news from another western league as well. A jammed back finale to the offseason on this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- April 15, 2022 Uploaded- April 16, 2022 Intro- 00;00-02;00 Sioux Falls Stadium Renovations- 02;00-11;17 Mascot name- 11;17-16;10 Pioneer League Draft- 16;10-21;30 Billings talk- 21;30-30;47 Staff hirings- 30;47-42;05 Lowell Renovations- 42;05-01;00;15 Outro- 01;00;15-END
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Episode 161: Soaring High
09/04/2022 Duration: 48minWe have a major barrier broken via Staten Island’s newest player and a major shift in the landscape of Sioux City’s roster via two key departures. Speaking of rosters, the Pioneer League has added some faces after their draft this past week and High Point has some impressive faces coming to camp. Is a mascot more important than a placeholder? Find out on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report! Recorded- April 8, 2022 Uploaded- April 9, 2022
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Episode 160: Technology Brotha
02/04/2022 Duration: 44minThe Pioneer has some exciting technology on the horizon and the way of baseball is changing across the minor leagues. Gastonia makes a new hire for a new position and a familiar face is back in the American Association. We hit you with the steel chair on this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Recorded- March 31, 2022 Uploaded- April 2, 2022
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Episode 159: Draft Day
26/03/2022 Duration: 37minThe American Association ASG officially has a location and Lancaster has a coaching staff. The ALPB also held their league tryout and draft. We break it down here. Recorded- March 25, 2022 Uploaded- March 26, 2022
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Episode 158: New Rules in Town
19/03/2022 Duration: 45minRecorded- March 18, 2022 Uploaded- March 19, 2022 We have new rules for the 2022 ALPB season and the guys give their thoughts on them and then there’s a new skipper in Grand Junction.
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Episode 157: Peak March-cast
12/03/2022 Duration: 52minA slow week outside of Lincoln’s coaching staff being finalized so we’re looking at some minor news and then getting into some offseason team reviews. Then we get into some hijinx. Recorded- March 11, 2022 Uploaded- March 12, 2022
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Episode 156: Locked In, Not Out
05/03/2022 Duration: 56minRecorded- March 4, 2022 Uploaded- March 5, 2022 There’s a lot going on this week in Indy Ball. The Frontier League has its site for the 2022 All Star Game. There’s a slew of hires from Gateway to Staten Island. Florence will be playing in a new place, kinda. And there’s a lockout in MLB but how will that affect Indy Ball? Find out this week on the Indy Ball Report podcast!
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Episode 155: Go with the Flo
26/02/2022 Duration: 54minThe first Ferryhawks have landed on Staten Island. We breakdown their impact on the club this year. Likewise, some personnel moves in the Frontier League and American Association are discussed. And the Frontier League has a new streaming home and Will isn’t happy about it.
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Episode 154: Walking in the Hall
19/02/2022 Duration: 01h08minThe guys are back to talk about a growing trend among managers in the Pioneer League and have our Hall of Fame Discussion.
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Episode 153: Pioneer Press
12/02/2022 Duration: 01h38minThe guys are back with big news from the world of managers in the way of hirings. That and a big interview with the head of the Pioneer League and the unveiling of a new team and brand. This plus much more from this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast.
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Episode 152: Hodgepodge of Baseball
05/02/2022 Duration: 01h17minWe have more topics than PT Barnum’s museum this week! Nick and Will talk about the return of the ballpark pass in the Atlantic League, tryout news, another new team in Lake Country, numerous national articles, and of course our Indy Ball Hall of Fame discussion. So much to talk about this week on the Indy Ball Report podcast. Recorded- February 4, 2022 Uploaded- February 5, 2022
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Episode 151: New Names, Same Faces
29/01/2022 Duration: 49minRecorded- January 28, 2022 Uploaded- January 29, 2022 Big changes to the extra inning rule in the Frontier League that the guys discuss. Then some changes in Rockland county and things become official on Staten Island. Tack on a first for the new Pioneer League and we have a great one for you today on the Indy Ball Report Podcast.