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 269: Explore The Frontier
04/05/2024 Duration: 02h27minRecorded- May 2, 2024 Uploaded- May 4, 2024 We keep up the marathon episodes this week with the Frontier League preview! We also talk about the AAPB’s streaming and Oakland’s renderings. Preview start- 52;23
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Episode 268: Ripping Into Another Season
27/04/2024 Duration: 02h59minRecorded- April 18/25, 2024 Uploaded- April 27, 2024 It’s a massive 3 hour long show this week. The guys give the most in depth preview of the Atlantic League that you’ll find and welcome umpire Andy McPherson to the show too! Interview starts at 17;46 Preview Starts at 01;13;00
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Episode 267: Under Development
20/04/2024 Duration: 02h08minRecorded- April 17/18, 2024 Uploaded- April 20, 2024 We look at some new developments in Oakland and the development plan in the American Association. A conversation on new LMB rules and some happenings in the state of NJ. Included an interview with NY Boulders head scout Kevin Tuve.
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Episode 266: Knock'd Out the Sky
13/04/2024 Duration: 02h04minRecorded- April 11, 2024 Uploaded- April 13, 2024 The guys wrap up review season with a look at the Frontier League West and give some thoughts on Hagerstown’s plans for their home opener. Also a quick check in on the state of New England.
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Episode 265: Save Me Sacramento
06/04/2024 Duration: 02h22minRecorded- April 5, 2024 Uploaded- April 6, 2024 The Ballers have become the only game in town but Yolo has some new competition in their backyard. We look at some new additions on the Oakland staff and review the Frontier League’s East division from last year.
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Episode 264: Highway of Highwheels
30/03/2024 Duration: 02h51minRecorded- March 28-29, 2024 Uploaded- March 30, 2024 We welcome Yolo Highwheelers manager Billy Horton to the show to discuss his timein Billings and plans for the new franchise. It’s a Pioneer League Review week as well and we look at the ValleyCats staff and give our thoughts.
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Episode 263: Silent Night
23/03/2024 Duration: 01h28minRecorded- March 21, 2024 Uploaded- March 23, 2024 All quiet on the front this week. A quick look at Winnipeg’s ballpark upgrades and a review of the AAPB West.
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Episode 262: Erie Times Ahead
16/03/2024 Duration: 02h49minRecorded- March 15, 2024 Uploaded- March 16, 2024 It’s a dog eat dog world, or at least in Chicago it is. We provide another update on the situation in the midwest mecca. Also news of possible expansion in Texas alongside our AAPB East Division review. Nathaniel Ascher of the Lake Erie Crushers joins the show to talk about the team’s analytic efforts. It’s a great lakes special this week!
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Episode 261: Sick as a Dog
09/03/2024 Duration: 53minRecorded- March 9, 2024 Uploaded- March 9, 2024 This is Ryan’s episode as the flu has Nick down worse than Greys vs Quebec. An update on the Dogs situation and a busy week around the Frontier League.
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Episode 260: Dirty Water Dogs
02/03/2024 Duration: 01h34minRecorded- March 1, 2024 Uploaded- March 2, 2024 The Dogs might have found themselves in some hot water with how they run their business. New England has unveiled their logo and we finally get to the ALPB South review.
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Episode 259: Gastonia Glow Up
24/02/2024 Duration: 01h53minRecorded- February 23, 2024 Uploaded- February 24, 2024 There’s some serious changes coming to coaching staffs including a vet heading out and rookie manager. An international flair is present this week with some tryout news and some stock offseason news. Brady Salisbury joins the show to talk about Gastonia, both future and present.
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Episode 258: Burn The Barn Down
17/02/2024 Duration: 02h10minRecorded- February 16, 2024 Uploaded- February 17, 2024 There’s some rebrands that got very different receptions that we need to talk about. Oakland is moving to a home across town and Sioux City is handing some big extensions too. Jack Jennings joins the shows to discuss his work building the Dockhounds roster in 2023 and 2024.
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Episode 257: Indeed, We Have an Issue
10/02/2024 Duration: 01h57minRecorded- February 8, 2024 Uploaded- February 10, 2024 Gastonia has been officially unveiled, we discuss. Indeed there’s more as the Jackals start a manager hunt late in the offseason. We review the ALPB North’s 2023 season.
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Episode 256: Old School Cool
03/02/2024 Duration: 01h32minRecorded- February 2, 2024 Uploaded- February 3, 2024 Gastonia is set to announce their new ALPB team replacing the Honey Hunters and Windy City/New England add some MLB experience. Mike Pinto joins the program to talk Joliet, Southern Illinois, and so much more! Interview starts at 17;27
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Episode 255: The Wheel Stays In Motion
27/01/2024 Duration: 02h46minRecorded- January 25, 2024 Uploaded- January 27, 2024 The sale of Lexington is complete and wheel give you the details on the newest Pioneer League in Yolo County. The massive coaching carousel spins this week and you’ll get the full details and thoughts on every manager. Referenced Episodes Episode 239 Episode 242-245 Episode 247-249 Episode 254
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Episode 254: Daylight Savings Time
20/01/2024 Duration: 01h18minRecorded- January 18, 2024 Uploaded- January 20, 2024 There’s something going on in Kentucky and we’re looking to get to the bottom of it. Likewise, there’s some major changes coming across the Frontier League and the Pioneer League has an interesting brand roll out.
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Episode 253: Places to Go, People to See
13/01/2024 Duration: 01h12minRecorded- January 12, 2024 Uploaded- January 13, 2024 There’s some expansion fever this week with new markets popping up and old favorites reemerging. There’s also some front office shake ups coming across the Indy Ball landscape. The gang also has an answer for the biggest question in the PBL.
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Episode 252: Stadium Resolutions
06/01/2024 Duration: 01h22minRecorded- January 5, 2024 Uploaded- January 6, 2024 The Indy Ball community lost a titan this week, we speak on Bret Luethner’s passing. Also the Jackals and Ballers have two very unique issues when it comes to getting fans to the ballpark. We look at the B’s issue with the A’s about the O. Co and the Jackals open letter.
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Episode 251: Your Questions, Our Answers 5
30/12/2023 Duration: 02h15minRecorded- December 29, 2023 Uploaded- December 30, 2023 It’s that time again, the Q/A is back! The tradition, unlike any other, where we take your questions and give you our answers. The 5th annual Q/A episode has everything from ALPB hypotheticals to hot takes.
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Episode 250: Crunch the Numbers
23/12/2023 Duration: 01h52minRecorded- December 22, 2023 Interview- December 13, 2023 Uploaded- December 23, 2023 Massachusetts is doing some major work on the stadium front and New England has their first commander and chief. Gastonia has more issues coming their way too. We also talk to the founder of FL Savant and analytics leader for the Frontier League Jack Kelly.