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Hosted by David Payne, Brad Zsampar, and Jimmy Miller, Call To The Bullpen is your home for professional baseball content. Every week of the Major League Baseball season, Call To The Bullpen covers exciting news and stories in the world of professional baseball. The show also features special guests from around the baseball world

David Payne, Brad Zsampar, Jimmy Miller


    • Apr 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 4 Episode 3: HOUSTON... Do We Have A Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 23:08


    On this episode... the Chatting Cage is open! We go into Boom or Bust teams, disappointing teams, MLB Players, Pitchers, and Rookies of the Week, and more. Are the Astros in trouble? Could COLE IRVIN be an all-star? We go through all of this and more right here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 4 Episode 2: 2024 Season Predictions…TIGERS AL Central WINNER?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 31:25


    On this episode... Happy Opening Week! We go into award predictions, division winners, and more. Could the Tigers win the AL Central? Could MERRILL KELLY win the NL Cy Young? We go through all of our predictions for this upcoming season right here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 4 Episode 1: MLB Off-Season Grades, TREVOR BAUER and FANATICS Catch STRAYS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 23:08


    On this episode... The boys are back! We go into the best and worst signings, winners and losers, and Trevor Bauer and Fanatics catching strays! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 32:22


    On this episode... Aaron Judge gives the Blue Jays the side eye, Aaron Hicks is on the job hunt, the Blue Jays are softer than a plush blanket, AND MORE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for more @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 38:16


    On this episode... The guys ask each other their burning MLB questions like, "how do you value relievers in award voting?" "what team needs a total rebuild?" and more. PLUS Players/Umpires of the Week and Power and Sour Rankings! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 29:07


    On this episode... Did we accidentally cause the A's to relocate? MadBum is a mad bum Mad Max is in a sticky situation The return of The Chosen One AND MORE! Follow us on social media for more @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 26:38


    On this episode... Ranking home run celebrations There's a possum on the loose in Oakland Are the Rays really this good? PLUS Week 2 Players/Umpires of the Week and Power/Sour Rankings Follow us on social media @CTBPpod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 26:42


    On this episode... Should we be worried about some slow starts or are they just that? PLUS MLB and MiLB Players of the Week, Umpires of the Week, and Power/Sour Rankings Follow us on social media for more @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 4: 2023 Awards Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 38:41


    On this episode...The injury bugs swarm the WBC, re-ranking the semifinal teams, and predicting the 2023 MLB awards winners. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @CTBPpod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 3: 2023 Standings and Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 42:28


    On this episode... The Bullpen Boys discuss a pair of 8 year extensions, pool play in the WBC, and predict Division Winners, Wild Cards, and World Series Champions Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter for more @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 2: World Baseball Classic Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 24:43


    On this episode... The injury bug is biting, the baseball player who can't swing a bat, and a look at the WBC field with predictions and players to watch. Follow us on Instagram/TikTok/Twitter for more @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    Season 3 Episode 1: Top 5 Players and All-MLB Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 43:58


    The Bullpen Boys are back for Season 3! On this episode: The Top 5 players at each position, All-MLB First and Second Teams, Manny Machado gets PAID, and first impressions of the pitch clock. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @CTBPpod for more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ctbppod/message

    S2 Ep32: All-MLB & Awards Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 22:59


    On this episode... Announcing the 2022 Call To The Bullpen All-MLB and Awards winners Follow us on social media @CTBPpod for more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep30: Nothing Left To Prove - WS Recap & Free Agent Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 34:46


    On this episode... The guys recap the World Series and look ahead to the offseason by predicting the landing spots of the top 15 free agents. Look out for the All-MLB and 2022 Awards special later this weekend and follow us on all our socials @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep30: World Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 15:21


    It's the most wonderful time of the year! The guys recap the AL/NLCS and preview the Fall Classic Matchup between the Phillies and the Astros. PLUS CS players of the series --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 EP29 - All In: DS Recap & CS Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 25:12


    On this episode... Divison Series Recap and Championship Series Preview/Reactions PLUS POTW and Power Rankings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep28: Sad Max: The Dawn of Dark Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 29:32


    In this episode... Wild Card recap and DS preview PLUS the Trading Floor, Players of the Series, and Power Rankings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep26: The Untouchables

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 28:38


    On this episode... The minors are unionized! Waino & Yadi set an untouchable record Players/Umpires of the week and more! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @CTBPpod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep25: New Rules of Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 24:56


    On this episode... Debating the new rule changes Pujols tracker How to get cards graded and more! Follow us on social media @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep24: Down To The Wire 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 39:43


    In this episode... Breaking down all major award races for the final time Predicting the date of Pujols 700 Collecting cards for every price range and more! Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep23: Days of Future Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:56


    On this episode... JRod gets a MASSIVE extension Zach Hample vs Stroman Mets Old Timers Day and more! Like, Subscribe, Share, and follow us on Twitter, IG, and TikTok @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep2: Can't Buy Me Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 31:03


    On this episode... The Yankees can't buy a win Albert Pujols 700 home run watch Adley vs JRod Rookie of the Year showdown Debuting a new card trading segment and more! Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on social media @CTBPpod on all platforms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep21: San Diego's Most Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 29:40


    On this episode... How will El Nino's legacy be impacted? Field of Dreams recap and future predictions The O's are here to stay PlateCrate Giveaway and more! Follow us on socials @CTBPpod and subscribe on Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 EP20: The Method To The Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 36:17


    On this episode... Reviewing the Soto blockbuster Yankees recent struggles Are the O's legit? Is Padres vs Dodgers a rivalry? and more! Like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on social media @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep19: Trade Deadline Reactions Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 34:09


    On this episode... Recapping the first part of a WILD deadline Saying goodbye to Trey Mancini The Red Sox are cursed again and more! Follow us on social media @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep18: They'll Trade Me, They'll Trade Me Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 17:53


    On this episode... The guys play Will They or Won't They for some popular second half storylines David solves "the shift" in 30 seconds Players of the Week and more! Follow us on socials @CTBPpod and subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep17: I Don't Want No Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 36:54


    On this episode... All-Star Snubs Should Pujols and Miggy be All-Stars? What do the WWWWWWWWorioles do at the deadline? JRod MVP votes? and more! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @CTBPpod , @thedavidpayne , @bradzsampar, and @jimmy_miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep16: All-American All-Star Vote Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 33:34


    On this episode... The guys reveal their All-Star ballots Ranking the 2021/2022 City Connects and more! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @CTBPpod , @TheDavidPayne , @BradZsampar , and @jimmy_miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep15: Ready To Rumble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 26:38


    On this episode... Star studded injured list Yankees are legit, but are the Red Sox? The brawl to end all brawls and more! Follow us on socials @CTBPpod @TheDavidPayne @BradZsampar and @Jimmy_Miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep14: Motor City Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 32:04


    On this episode... Rating the Brewers City Connects Judge VS JRam (Again) The Terrible Tigers Marlins C prospect Paul McIntosh joins and more! Follow us on social media @CTBPpod , @TheDavidPayne , @BradZsampar , and @jimmy_miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

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    S2 Ep13: Jurassic (Ball)Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 36:54


    On this episode... Drunk Dinosaurs in Chicago Will the Orioles move? Someone save Jazz! and more Follow us on social media @CTBPpod @TheDavidPayne @BradZsampar @Jimmy_Miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep12: Judge, Jury, & Executioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 20:14


    On this episode... Is Aaron Judge the MVP? What to do with Miguel Andujar Where do the Phillies go from here? and more! Follow us on social media @CTBPpod, @TheDavidPayne, @BradZsampar and @Jimmy_Miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep11: Fantasy Fight Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 24:24


    On this episode... Joc "Bad Bitch" Pederson vs Tommy Pham joins MLB Fight Night Rating the new city connects Landing spots for Dallas Keuchel and more! Follow us on IG, Twitter, and TikTok at @CTBPpod, @TheDavidPayne @BradZsampar, and @jimmy_miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep10: Turning Of The Tides

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 38:35


    On this episode... David + Brad were at Adley Rutschman's debut TA vs JD added to 2022 MLB Fight Night A's Prospect Jared Koenig + more! You can find Jared on IG at @JKoenig35 and follow us on IG, Twitter and TikTok @CTBPpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep9: The "Real" Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 39:07


    On this episode... Kumar Rocker is a Valley Cat Reid Detmers throws a "real" no-hitter Concerned or Not Concerned? Power Rankings shakeup and more! Find us on social media @CTBPpod, @TheDavidPayne, @BradZsampar, and @Jimmy_Miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep8: MLB Fight Night ft. Angels prospect Trey Cabbage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 31:30


    On this episode... Angels OF prospect Trey Cabbage joins Building the 2022 MLB fight card The Mets epic comeback What are Power Rankings? and more! Find us on social media @CTBPpod, @TheDavidPayne, @BradZsampar, and @Jimmy_Miller4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep7: How Can You Not Be Romantic?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 22:20


    This week's quick hits feature the Elephant In The Room, the Mets 2nd No-No, and Jason Krizan's incredible journey and debut. PLUS Players, Plays, and Photo of the Week, Power Rankings and more! Follow us on social media @CTBPpod, @TheDavidPayne, @BradZsampar, and @jimmy_miller4. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep6: Cheers To Mr. 3,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 31:30


    The boys give a toast to Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit, the Mets hot start, and play Fluke or For Real with baseball's hottest/coldest teams. PLUS Players/Plays/Photo of the Week and Power Rankings! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep5: Play The F'ing Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 29:19


    The boys are HOT in this one! Quick hits include Dave Roberts pulling Kershaw during a perfect game, the unwritten rules of baseball, Alec Bohm hates Philly, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    S2 Ep4: Grand Opening

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 21:06


    The guys debut their brand new segments Players of the Week, Umpires of the Week, Top 5 Plays of the Week, Photo of the Week, and Power Rankings. Also discussed... Aaron Judge extension talks, dazzling debut, benches clear in Nats vs Mets, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Last Team Standing - S2 EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 20:26


    The Bullpen Boys discuss the news of the last week and give their final standings, playoff bracket, and World Series predictions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    The Prediction is Right - S2 EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 34:21


    Come on down! David, Brad, and Jimmy recap a wild week of trades and signings, and play a game show with their 2022 awards predictions and your votes. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    WE'RE BACK - S2 EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 22:54


    Call To The Bullpen is BACK with a brand new third Co-Host and brand new segments. David, Brad, and Jimmy recap the new CBA and look ahead to what Season 2 of Call To The Bullpen will look like. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 37: Jaylen Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 26:33


    Orioles FCL Hitting Coach and former outfielder Jaylen Ferguson joins David and Brad to discuss his new role in the O's organization, his playing career, reunite with an old friend, and more on Episode 37 of Call To The Bullpen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 36: Justin Guerrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 25:39


    2021 Mets draft pick Justin Guerrera joins the show to discuss his college season at Fairfield, the draft, the Mets and more on Episode 36 of Call To The Bullpen presented by CSMN Twitter: @justin_guerrera --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 35: Ant Ortiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 39:30


    MLB: The Show streamer and YouTuber Ant Ortiz joins David and Brad to discuss his Franchise rebuild videos, TheShow22 Franchise wishlist, Chicago Cubs baseball, and more! Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 34: Bacon's Fictional Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 26:36


    David and Brad are joined by Chris P. Bacon, creator of the Bacon's Fictional roster on MLB TheShow. Bacon's Fictional is a fully functional, fictional roster available for download in TheShow roster vault. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 33: Winter Wanderland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 38:14


    David and Brad are back and joined by CSMN baseball blogger Jimmy Miller and Rays superfan Zac Cronk to discuss the Mets and Rays offseason moves and the rest of the early offseason frenzy. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 32: Bravo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 34:00


    In the final episode of Season 1, Jimmy Miller joins David and Brad to discuss the Braves world series run, Carlos Correa's free agency, and the Mets disaster of a GM search. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 31: 2021 Awards Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 50:48


    Jimmy Miller joins David and Brad to discuss and debate their awards ballots ahead of the release of the 2021 Call To The Bullpen award winners. Also: David's first F-bomb, Arm Barns, World Series live reactions, and more. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

    Episode 30: Time's Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 48:56


    Time's up for the Dodgers and Red Sox! For the 30th episode of Call To The Bullpen, Red Sox fan Mike Albert joins the show to react live to game 6 of the ALCS and give his thoughts on the Red Sox surprising season. Also discussed, where will the top free agents land this offseason, MLBPA awards finalists, Chris Taylor and Kike Hernandez are unlikely playoff stars, and more. Call To The Bullpen is presented by Capital Sports Media Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calltothebullpencsmn/message

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