Category Archives: MLB Podcast Network

Any of the 3 shows in the MLB Podcast Network: Sully Baseball, 2 And A Hook Podcast and Triple Play Podcast

Sully Baseball Podcast – Ways Baseball Can Help Lead Us From Domestic Violence – March 16, 2018

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Scott Cunningham

A horrifying video involving a former Astros prospect assaulting his girlfriend has put the issue of domestic violence in sports back into the forefront. Baseball can play a role in reducing toxic masculinity and we can all follow suit in a way that will make life better and still keep our sports fandom

Making the world better one step at a time on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Embracing Nostalgia for the Big A – March 15, 2018

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The Angels play in the second oldest stadium in the American League, surrounded by apartments and businesses. At what point can we start praising The Big A as being a great old time traditional ballpark?

Opening up the definition of Nostalgia on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Twins in Anaheim – March 13, 2018

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While in the parking lot of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, I break down why the Twins had the best off season of any team in baseball.

Waiting for the season to start on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Giants at a Crossroads – March 8, 2018

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No fan base have suffered LESS than those who love the San Francisco Giants. This year they have an outside chance of contending. If they don’t, they need to cash in and rebuild NOW!

Avoiding suffering here and now and in the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – I have a vision about the 2018 World Series – March 3, 2018

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Jeff Curry – USA Today

In my sleep, I saw a clear and specific vision regarding Game 7 of the yet to be played 2018 World Series. Was it a prophecy? Was it a dream? Should I play PowerBall?

Seeing images of the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Yawkeys, The Marlins and The Afterlife – March 1, 2018

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The Yawkey family have left a legacy not worth honoring. Meanwhile I figure out how the Marlins can save the off season and still build for the future and I bring the death of my Aunt Edith into the discussion.

Living a good life on this episode of Sully Baseball.

 

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Orioles with Justin McGuire – February 27, 2018

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Justin McGuire, writer and host of the Baseball By the Book and Locked on Orioles Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Orioles chances in 2018.

Talking birds on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Follow Justin McGuire on Twitter by clicking HERE.

Follow the Baseball by the Book podcast by clicking HERE.

Follow the Locked on Orioles Podcast by clicking HERE.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Let’s get even the fake games started – February 23, 2018

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I know Spring Training games don’t count in the standings. But 2018 has been so stressful that even the fake games will offer us a much needed respite.

Wanting to help friends set up a party on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Pace of Play, Human Contact and Black Panther – February 22, 2018

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Baseball is wringing their hands over pace of play. Instead they should realize that they have already built into their fan base what makes films like Black Panther so successful… a chance to share in communal joy.

Sharing the Human Experience on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Eric Hosmer Contract and other Signing Thoughts – February 21, 2018

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John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP

The Padres signed Eric Hosmer to a contract that is too long and won’t make a difference. At least they aren’t colluding.

Plus I look at the Rays dismantling, the Red Sox signing of JD Martinez and Commissioner Manfred’s to do list.
Hey! We are talking about signings on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – At the Angels original home, being positive about the Red Sox – February 15, 2018

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I visited Gilbert Lindsay Park, the site of Los Angeles Wrigley Field, the original home of the Angels. While there, I expressed my enthusiasm about the Red Sox, a team whose fan base seems to be indifferent about.

Let’s be positive on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Making Brownies, talking pace of play and not fixing what isn’t broken – February 7, 2018

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I baked brownies and talked about what needs to be done with free agency, pace of play and making baseball players funny.

Plus I looked at some wisdome from @EwokinLA

Making and baking the good stuff on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Solving the Free Agent Situation at Whittier College – February 6, 2018

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While visiting Whittier College, alma mater of Richard Nixon, I took a look at the free agent signing drought. I came up with a solution that included fixing the Mets ownership crisis as well.

I am not a crook in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Interesting Times in Philadelphia – February 5, 2018

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The Eagles won the Super Bowl. That is good news for Philadelphia fans but even better news for the Phillies. With a little pressure taken off of them, they can rebuild in 2018 and be big time spenders when an historic free agent class becomes available next winter.

Feeling some brotherly love in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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The Sully Baseball – Resting Pitch Face Podcast Crossover – February 2, 2018

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Today’s podcast, I crossed over with Kay, Laura and Syd, the hosts of the hilarious Washington Nationals podcast Resting Pitch Face.

We talked about the pain of Washington fans, expectations of 2018 and their love for Tyler Clippard.

Feeling the Nationals love on Sully Baseball.

Follow Resting Pitch Face on Twitter at @restinpitchface

Get all the info about Resting Pitch Face by clicking HERE.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Hall of Fame Announcement – January 24, 2018

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I give my thoughts, predictions and wishes for the Hall of Fame ballot and then watch the results announced on MLB Network

Crowning immortals in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Angels with J. Keith van Straaten – January 20, 2018

The Angels have the best player in baseball and signed one of the biggest stars in the world. There is plenty to get excited about in Anaheim.

I invited comedian, TV host and Angels super fan J. Keith van Straaten to join the podcast. We talked about his fandom, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Scioscia and what made the 2002 team so special.

Giving Orange County its due on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Visit the website for J. Keith van Straaten by clicking HERE.

Subscribe to the podcast Go Fact Yourself by clicking HERE.

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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Minnesota Glory, Pittsburgh Sorrow and Milwaukee Potential – January 18, 2018

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Minnesota fans might see a title unlike any other in history for the Super Bowl on the site of World Series glory. Meanwhile the Pirates are sadly breaking apart. The Brewers should push to win now in the depressed free agent market.

Smaller markets have their day in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Rooting for Balbino Fuenmayor and Stephen Strasburg – January 14, 2018

 

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Christian Petersen – Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America

I want career minor leaguer Balbino Fuenmayor to make the Nationals this year. Plus I think Stephen Strasburg is one of the players all baseball fans should root for.

Lots of DC love in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Rest in Peace, Keith Jackson – January 13, 2018

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The great announcer Keith Jackson passed away today. Most remember him as a football voice. He was also a great baseball announcer. He would have had more memorable calls had Howard Cosell not stepped on him so often.

Celebrating great pipes in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Twins look to raise expectations – January 9, 2018

 

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AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

The Twins have gone from almost being contracted to being in nearly half of the post seasons over two decades. Yet without a title, nobody will remember. Minnesota wants to do something about that.

Thinking of legacies in this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – It isn’t Collusion… it is the Free Market – January 8, 2018

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Friend of the Podcast @cu8sfan (Cubs fan with an 8) made a request.

I do not think it is collusion.
I think it is the free market at work.

I also plug The Lords of the Realm by John Helyar.

Letting the money lands where it may on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – All in for Rafael Palmeiro’s comeback plus a Marlins suggestion – January 7, 2018

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Newsday/Audrey C. Tiernan

Rafael Palmeiro is making a comeback at age 53. GOOD!

Making a comeback all the way to the bigs would reset his Hall of Fame clock and give his career a better finish.

I hope he does it with the Marlins, who I also hope become a safe haven for other comebacks.

No finger wagging on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Nobody Suffers Like Canadian Fans – January 2, 2018

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What fans suffer the most? I would argue that Canadian sports fans are suffering the most because they are waiting for hockey glory as well.

Going north of the border on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Suffering Index for the New Year – January 1, 2018

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2018 has begun and I have calculated the Suffering Index. Once again, the Washington Nationals have screwed everything up by making it more complicated.

Wishing everyone a happy new year on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Here is the 2017 Suffering Index explanation.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Waiting for the seeds of 2018 to Grow – December 31, 2017

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I went to a Little League Field in town and saw the seeds were planted for the up coming seasons.

It made me wonder who would sprout and be the biggest names of 2018.

Saying good bye to the year on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Chatting with Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President – December 30, 2017

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This Spring I chatted with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

We talked about the founding of the museum, some of their events and the legacy of the Negro Leagues today.

Honoring the past on this episode of Sully Baseball.

Visit the museum site by clicking HERE.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Honoring Jimmy Ring – December 29, 2017

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Chances are you never heard of Jimmy Ring. But had a wild and interesting career involving being dealt for Hall of Famers twice, avoiding scandals and winning in a memorable World Series.

Enjoy this front row to history episode of Sully Baseball .

Read the SABR article by clicking HERE.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – Live life like Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez – December 28, 2017

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How do you look at your life? How do you look at the careers of Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez? Looking at all of them in a positive way is a good way to live life.

Seeing the glass as half full on this episode of Sully Baseball.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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Sully Baseball Podcast – The Mindset of Marlin Fans with Ely Sussman – December 27, 2017

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I welcome back to the podcast Ely Sussman, editor of Fish Stripes, the Marlins site on the SB Nation Network.

We discussed the state of Marlin fandom and who is optimistic and who isn’t.

In a Miami mood in this Episode of Sully Baseball.

Listen to part 1 of our discussion by clicking here.

Follow Ely on Twitter by clicking HERE.

Follow Fishstripes on Twitter by clicking HERE.

While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.

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