A weekly podcast bringing you all the hottest baseball topics around the horn all year long! Base Hit Ball 4 started as a 2-hour long radio show on Monmouth University's student-run radio station, WMCX 88.9, in 2017. Now in podcast form under the capsON Sports brand! Follow us! Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 YouTube: Base Hit Ball 4 Follow capsON Sports! Twitter: @capsONsports Instagram: @capsON.sports YouTube: capsON Sports
Glen and Scott sit down for a chat on the MLB's record no-hitter pace after Detroit saw Spencer Turnbull spin a no-no followed by Corey Kluber notching the Yankees' 1st no-no since David Cone's in 1999. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
The guys are back talking about actual baseball games finally after a long offseason and nearly 2 years without a full 162 game season. We dive into the Conforto hit by pitch, positivs and negatives around the Yankees, Phillies hot start, and AL West shockers. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
Baseball is finally back for a full season. We bring you the final 3 divisions of our division preview series and dive into MVP and Cy Young predictions. Division winners, DS, CS, and World Series predictions all jam packed into one episode to celebrate 162 games ahead. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
The Astros get to play their first season back in front of fans. The Angels continue to bore the league's best player. What can we expect from the Athletics? A young Mariners team looks to take the next step. What is going on in Texas? Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
The Cardinals stole Nolan Arenado from Colorado. Is that enough to cement them as NL Central champions? We discuss the Cubs path to a championship as well as the Brewers' sneaky tendency, the Reds minus Trevor Bauer, and the uhhhh Pittsburgh Pirates.Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
We are basically a month away from the start of the MLB season and that means we can dive right back into season previews. This week, the NL West. The Dodgers and Padres are expected to duke it out for the top spot while the Diamondbacks, Giants, and Rockies basement dwell. We'll be breaking down a division each week leading up to Opening Day. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
Fernando Tatis Jr. got paid! 14 years, $340 million late last week showing the Padres are willing to invest in their future. What is the definition of a small market team? Did the Padres prove that "small market team" is just an excuse to not spend?Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
If you're reading this on February 17th, 2021, pitchers and catchers report today. The guys break down all notable free agent signing and news since last week. The Yankees brought in left-handed hitter Jay Bruce. Does that spell the end for Brett Gardner in pinstripes? Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
After months of speculation, Trevor Bauer finally made a decision to join the Dodgers. After Mets fans were put through turmoil and even a Bauer-signed Mets hat giveaway, Uncle Steve missed out on his guy. The MLB solidified the ruleset for the upcoming year with many changes from last season. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy! Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
Nolan Arenado is no longer a Colorado Rockie! Instead, he'll be joining the storied St. Louis Cardinals organization as they look to return to the World Series for the first time in a while. The guys discuss that, along with the continued power struggle between the players' union and the league owners on terms of next season. Trevor Bauer is still undecided as well. Where will he go?Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
This week on BaseHitBall4, the guys keep it rolling covering all of the updates to the MLB offseason including big moves that have happened and those anticipated to happen. The players and the owners are in another battle, this time over the universal DH and start of the season. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy.Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
Glen, Alex, and Scott hold down the fort on BaseHitBall4 this week recapping what was the most active week of the MLB offseason thus far. They analyze free agent signings such as DJ LeMahieu returning to NY alongside newcomer Corey Kluber, Springer to Toronto, and the buzz about Michael Brantley. What is the deal with Trevor Bauer to this point? How did baseball journalists manage to convince the world of a Luis Castillo trade to New York? That and more on BaseHitBall4.Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
We finally got more action within the MLB offseason sphere as the Mets and Indians completed a blockbuster trade sending Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets for a package of 4 players. Trevor Bauer is still on the market, ramping up his marketing efforts behind his big looming decision. The guys then discuss more offseason free agents rumors including the quiet Yankees dealings to date.Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsportsFollow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
The BaseHitBall4 crew is back for baseball content once again after a brief hiatus following the 2020 season. The offseason is underway and the Winter Meetings happened about a few weeks ago although very uneventful. Major free agents still loom and teams have about 6 week until pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training. Thanks for checking us out and hope you enjoy. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports Follow us on TikTok: @capsONsports
The guys run through all first rank offseason priorities around the league including possible trade spots for Francisco Lindor, the FA market for Trevor Bauer and DJ LeMahieu. We touch on the hype surrounding Steve Cohen's fit as new owner of the Mets and where the team will be in years to come. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsONsports
The guys break down the key moments of the Dodgers' World Series win including Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell with only 73 pitches and the Justin Turner positive COVID test. Thanks for tuning in and hope you enjoy! Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
The BaseHitBall4 crew previews the Rays vs. Dodgers World Series matchup and gives their predictions for the 7 game set. Small market team vs. perennial powerhouse. Who comes out on top?Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
The BaseHitBall4 crew talks the Yankees at length discussing what has gone wrong, where they can improve, and what changes to expect. The episode concludes with going through both ALCS and NLCS series.Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
Scott and Glen hop on the mic to run through all the completed Wild Card round series. Fun fact: Every single divisional round matchup across the AL and NL are division rivalries. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
The guys run through every upcoming playoff series and make their predictions for each! Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
Scott opens the show expressing his disappointment in the Philadelphia Phillies, followed by a full preview of the MLB playoff picture around the league. Check out our website! www.capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
On this week's episode of BaseHitBall4, the guys run through the new playoff bubble format (1:05) including fans in the ballpark in the World Series (12:35). We move on to the Steve Cohen Mets purchase (28:00) followed by a recap of the recent Phillies/Marlins series (44:05). Dave Roberts took exception to a Trent Grisham pimped HR (51:00) and the Yankees are back (56:50). As always, we wrap up with our winners and losers of the week (1:04:40). Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
This week the crew was missing Kash while he was in the Outer Banks yet still dove deep into many big stories around the MLB. Timestamps below: (1:21) Cito interview review (4:50) Yankees struggles (22:00) Sanchez benched (26:30) Yankees playoff expectations (30:40) Astros struggles/closing window (36:20) American League talent (40:17) Resting players to prevent injuries/HGH medical exemption (48:30) Phillies weekend/Marlins resurgence (57:40) Mets ownership sale (1:03:04) Winners/losers Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
Cito Culver joined the BaseHitBall4 guys to talk baseball, stories from his time in the Yankees organization, as well as his passion for the game including still working to break into the MLB. 1:05 - Padres going for it 4:49 - Cito on the Indians locker room chemistry following Clevinger/Plesac incident 6:30 - Indians front office strategy 10:41 - Are the Padres WS contenders? 17:30 - Sussex. County Miners talk 18:30 - Differences between minor league and indy ball 21:05 - Cito’s “grind” passion for the game 24:30 - Life in the minor leagues 26:33 - AA vs AAA talent 30:40 - Being a team guy in the minors rather than focusing on personal stats 36:50 - Cito on Aaron Judge's character 42:18 - Yankees injuries 48:37 - Switch Hitting 50:12 - Cito’s Yankee play/talk of his offense 57:03 - Breaking down Cito's jump throw in Spring Training 1:02:27 - Gleyber and Didi 1:06:57 - Astros 1:10:21 - Lance Lynn 1:12:53 - LA Angels 1:20:23 - Tipping Pitches 1:28:32 - Winners & Losers of the week Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
The MLB season is about halfway done for many teams, with some falling behind due to COVID postponements. The guys are back for another action-packed episode beginning with discussing the Slam Diego Padres eventful week (1:10). Then, they moved on to trade deadline rumors as it approaches (13:00). For the past few years, the Indians have been in sell mode but yet remain in playoff contention each year (16:50). Do the Yankees have to bring in the reinforcements at the deadline? (25:35) JA Happ accuses the Yankees of playing games with his stat-dependent vesting option (35:00). The state of the Philadelphia Phillies (36:20). The Rays will be that annoying little brother for years to come (44:50). Finally, we go through our Winners and Losers of the week segment (53:00). Check out our website! www.capsonsports.com Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
We discuss Fernando Tatis Jr’s grand slam on Monday night that stirred controversy amongst the baseball community (0:50). The Oakland Athletics stay hot and continue to dominated the AL West (18:30). The Boston Red Sox are really bad and we discuss what happened to this historic franchise (23:40). The guys then touch on the Yankees injuries and the return of Aroldis Chapman (37:55). Earlier in the year we all agreed that the NL East would be a tough division, but were we correct? (52:20). As always, we give out our winners and losers of the week (1:03:00). Follow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsports Follow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports Check out our website! capsonsports.com
We return to talking baseball after a week hiatus due to Tropical Storm Isaias. We discuss the current updates for the Cardinals and Indians and the effects of COVID. The A’s are surging and the Astros are struggling. Is the only team that can beat the Yankees the Yankees? And the Phillies bullpen still sucks. Plus our winners and losers of the week.Check out our website! capsonsports.comFollow us on Twitter: @BaseHitBall4_ and @capsONsportsFollow us on Instagram: @BaseHitBall4 and @capsON.sports
The guys discuss the ongoing Marlins COVID outbreak situation and how it affects the continuation of the MLB season. We also discuss the action on the field over the course of the last week including Giancarlo Stanton’s monster opening day and the Phillies stumbling out of the gate. The episode concludes with winners and losers of the MLB's opening week. Check out our website! capsONsports.com Follow us on Twitter! @BaseHitBall4_ Follow us on Instagram! @BaseHitBall4
Kash seems to think the Mookie Betts deal was stupid for the Dodgers. The Blue Jays are not allowed to play their home games in Toronto and later Pittsburgh. The crew breaks down their division predictions for this years' shortened 2020 MLB season.
With the MLB season set to begin in roughly three weeks, sportsbooks are gearing up futures odds as we await the finalized schedule. The crew sits down and goes through their favorite win total bets for the shortened season.
The guys discuss 2020 strength of schedule metrics, opening day games, COVID testing concerns, and whether or not you can throw a perfect game in 2020. With a runner being placed on 2nd with no outs in extra innings, is it possible and should it be considered perfect?
With the MLB season set to begin in roughly three weeks, sportsbooks are gearing up futures odds as we await the finalized schedule. The crew sits down and goes through their favorite win total bets for the shortened season.
Major League Baseball and the Players union signed off on a shortened 2020 season starting on July 1st. The crew sits down and reacts to plans to start the 2020 season. We also recap Glen’s big week on Twitter after going viral for the first time.
We recap ESPN’s 30 for 30: Long Gone Summer on the 1998 home run race and dive a little deeper. Should guys like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa have their steroid use held against them in Hall of Fame considerations given the fact that the era is referred to as the Steroid Era? The episode concludes with going over current negotiations between the MLB and the MLBPA regarding the resumption of play in Major League Baseball amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
With the negotiations between MLB and MLBPA continuing into June, the guys discuss the latest season scenarios including a 50 game season, expanded playoffs, and universal DH. We also recap our MLB The Show simulation where we saw who drafted best to win a Game 7.
We thought we'd do something fun this week with the lack of sports news continuing through the coronavirus pandemic. The BaseHitBall4 crew was tasked with coming up with a team to win a do or die World Series Game 7. We all took different approaches and this is what we came up with! Hope you enjoy!
The BaseHitBall4 crew discusses the current financial negotiation regarding the upcoming 2020 season, Blake Snell/Trevor Bauer comments, and the possible ruleset chages including a universal DH.
The BaseHitBall4 crew reconvenes for the first time as a podcast to discuss the state of Major League Baseball and what improvements it must make to keep up in the 21st century. They also discuss potential plans for the upcoming 2020 season amidst a world-wide sports stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.