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Baseball analysis with a touch of stats. Just two baseball nerds filling you in on the league and giving you sabermetric analysis.

Mike Ng and John Nicora

  • Nov 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • weekly NEW EPISODES
  • 40m AVG DURATION
  • 42 EPISODES


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Offseason Gm hiring and Free Agents preview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 53:25


Offseason Gm hiring and Free Agents preview --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/support

World Series Conclusion and Season Awards Finalists

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 55:59


World Series Conclusion and Season Awards Finalists. We look at the end of the 2020 MLB season and the various award finalists being annouced. WE also talk about some upcoming Asian Playoffs Series for baseball into November --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/support

World Series Preview and Champions Series Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 33:09


World Series Preview and Champions Series Recap --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/support

Mid Week Breaking News: Billy Beane is out as Oakland GM

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 3:44


A news report that Billy Beane will be leaving his position as Oakland General Manager --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/support

Divisional Series Recap and looking forward to the World Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 50:58


We recap the goings on with Divisional Series ending in the MLB as well as predict what will happen in the next coming weeks as the Postseason ends with the World Series --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/support

2020 Wild, Wild Card Recap: Chris Solo Ep

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 17:50


Chris takes on a solo episode where he recaps the MLB Wild Card playoffs and looks towards the next ALDS and NLDS division series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

MLB 2020 Wild Card Playoff Previews and Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 41:56


We talk about our takes and predictions for the upcoming 3 game wild card series and the crazy weekend that led up to the current standings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

NL East and Nl Central Races and Npb abolishes the Tazawa Rule

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 37:45


We talk about the chances that the last couple of divisional races as Mlb prepares for the playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

2020 MLB Virtual All Star Game (sponsored by no one)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 44:26


We recreate the would-be MLB All star game for this season. We go through our nods for the prospective leagues and play a seven game season to scientifically (kinda) find a winner. We also talk about how former NYSNC member Justin Timberlake wants to bring a major league franchise to his hometown Nashville. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Minor League Baseball At Risk, World Series Ticket Holders sue Jim Crane

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 37:07


Minor League Baseball's deadline to renew its agreement with MLB is over at the end of the month. World Series Tickets holders sue Astro's owner. We say goodbye to Tom Seaver and Lou Brock. New Statcast camera technology opens a brand new world for Baseball Teams and Fans --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

42.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 29:02


We address the tragic passing of great actor Chadwick Boseman, who as Jackie Robinson touched the baseball community. Other news includes Lucas Giolito's no hitter, the MLB's move to playoff bubbles for the postseason, and the ongoing sales new of the New York Mets.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

2020 Trade Deadline Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 35:40


We discuss the MLB trade deadline for the biggest buyers and sellers. The Padres, Mike Clevinger, Cubs, Phillies, Athletics and a number of other teams try to contend for the postseason and we cover all the major deals in this window --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Wild Wild Wednesday, Casey Mize debut, and the red hot Padres

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 40:52


Trevor Bauer's complete game, Casey Mize's rookie debut and Thom Brennamen's on air mess up. We also talk about the KBO potentially being shut down, Mike Trouts record breaking rookie card and whether or not the Padres have a chance this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Yu Darvish Almost No hitter, Trade Targets 2020 and Zach Plesac/Clevinger get into some trouble

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 46:11


We discuss trade targets for the upcoming trade deadline in August, Yu Darvish almost gets a no hitter against the Brewers and Zac Plesac breaks team regulations to celebrate his first hometown win. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Breakout stars, divisional upsets and a Manny Ramirez Career Revival

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 41:44


We discuss Manny Ramirez coming back to baseball, how the early mlb leads are stacking up and players who are making the most of their 2020 season start. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Royals new SuperBowl Winning Owner, Joe Kelly wrongfully suspended, and Yoenis Cespedes goes missing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 41:41


8/5: We discuss the Royals new superstar part owner, Joe Kelly getting suspended for upholding the league's justice, Yoenis Cespedes ghosting the mets and the potential season ending scare put out by MLB. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Marlins Outbreak, Opening Day Weekend Recap and Betts Signs massive Extension

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 36:38


Miami gets hit with a number of cases, we chat about the opening weekend games and discuss Mookie Bett's contract to stay in Los Angeles long term. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

American League Predictions/Season Primer & major award winners

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 59:30


AL division rankings and predictions. 00:00 to 20:32 AL East 20:32 to 32:54 AL Central 32:54 to 48:20 AL West 48:20 to 58:44 MVP, CY Young and ROY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

National League Predictions and Season Primer/Major Awards and Rookie of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 51:42


We go thru the entire National League and make our predictions and get you prepared for opening day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Robot Cheerleaders take over, Braves Tomahawk Chop comes into question and the CPBL first half nearly comes to an end

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 42:42


We discuss the CPBL first half nearly coming an end, the arrival of robotic cheerleading overlords and the Braves tomahawk chop potentially being phased out. Other topics include Addison Russell's signing to the Kiwoom Heroes, Anthony Rendon selling of his ring story and the return of NPB ace, Kodai Senga to the mound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseoncall/message

Season Primer and Jose Altuve signs extension

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 52:06


Jose Altuve signs huge extension, Milb will start man on second this year, and we debate who will finish where this year for the season.

Mid Week Update: Arrieta joins the Phils, Ends holdout

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 4:44


Latest episode of Base on Call

Ichiro Returns to Seattle, Dejong makes Record Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 43:20


A jampacked show this week, many teams getting their last spring training signings out of the way. We follow up on Lucroy and Carlos Gonzalez reclaimation projects as well as Ichiro's return to the team that made him a legend.

Tim Lincecum Returns to the League, Oh to the Jays

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 43:02


Tim Lincecum makes his return to the Majors for the Texas Rangers. We debate if his rehab and personal training are enough to make up for his lack of velocity. Felix Hernandez also gets a look after his scare this week in spring training. Quarterbacks being Baseball Players and the Stone Buddha are also topics that we discuss in this segment.

JD Martinez Signs with the Red Sox and Spring Training

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 45:01


The long winter of the offseason is over and Baseball is back again. Ohtani makes his debut, the last few signings trickle in and Arrieta remains unsigned.

Yu Darvish to the Cubs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 33:08


Yu Darvish goes to the Cubs, Frazier to the Mets and some news coming from the Rays about a move out of St. Petersburg

Offseason Slowdown Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 54:15


Alex Avila signs with Arizona, Oakland and Cleveland make uniform changes, Detroit fixes its half century long mistake and we talk about why the offseason seems to be taking a year and a half to get going.

Cain and Yelich to Brewers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 27:17


Brewers go in on a deal for Yelich and Cain

Shohei-time in Anahiem

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 45:16


Ohtani finally arrives and Giancarlo gets traded to the Yankees

For Shame Derek Jeter!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 45:31


Shohei Ohtani is about to pick a team, Giarcarlo refuses to be traded to the cardinals and Aaron Boone will manage the Yankees

Hall of Fame Discussions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 47:35


We debate whos up on the next ballot as well as our thoughts on the steroid scandal affecting Barry Bond's draft class.

Giancarlo Trade Rumor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 39:53


Giancarlo Stanton on the market with offers from Giants and Cardinals. Bill Murray gets a new minor league baseball show on facebook and New Zealand gets an ABL team.

Farewell to Halladay

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 51:01


We say goodbye to the legend and icon.

MLB expansion and NLCS recaps

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 50:53


This week we discuss the growing news that baseball will be expanding to 32 teams in the near future. We discuss possible landing spots for the two new teams.

Wild Card Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 32:08


We talk about the wildcard games and how the system is creating more and more memorable storylines.

October is here! Who's up next

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 36:29


We talk about whos gonna make a difference in the postseason and send our goodbyes to Work Horse Matt Cain

Postseason Awards, Jansen Cy?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 36:35


We debate between who will win each leagues various awards. From MVP to worse contract of the year. We even cover whether or not a reliever should be eligible for CY Young.

Tale of Two Win Streaks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 35:42


We analyze whats going on with the Dodgers and Indians win streaks and then we debate if shortening the season is a good idea for the league

Shohei Otani Primer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2017 37:59


We introduce the newest free agent story brewing in the league as well as debate the Boston Red Sox stealing signs against the New York Yankees

September 6, 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 71:25


Joey Votto and the Tigers firesale

Episode 2- Hill/Giancarlo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 34:21


This episode we discuss Rich Hill's bid for a perfect game along with Giancarlo Stanton's chase for the home run record set by Roger Maris. We also make our bets for AL and NL wild card for the season

Initial Episode- Trade Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 23:13


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