Fed Up!

In this episode, host Josh Stoll kicks off the new season of the Federal League podcast with guest Nick Tuckner. They discuss the purpose of the podcast, which includes entertaining listeners, building community, and providing exposure to the league. The conversation covers important rule changes, division realignment, and updates on team rosters. They emphasize the importance of community engagement and the upcoming events that will bring players and fans together. The episode highlights the growth and competitive spirit of the league, as well as the stories of players and teams involved.

Josh sits down with a panel of players representing different divisions and classes in search of ways to improve the Federal League season in 2025.   Joining this episode are: Jeremy Salden - West Division - Waconia Islanders Russ Bauer - South Division - Milltown Outlaws Dan Pluff - North Division - St Michael Angels Josh Stoll - Moderator/East Division - Apple Valley A's

Josh takes the time to revisit his preseason picks to see how his predictions stack up against the end of the year final results.

Josh sits down to discuss title runs with each of the four Class Champions from the 2024 Federal League Season. AAA - Minnoka Grays - Joey Olson AA - Apple Valley A's - Tim Scott A - Elko Chuggers - Ryan Van Dusen B - Eden Prairie Flyers - Steve Brown

Just 3 days remain in the Federal League playoffs and Josh breaks down the brackets with a different guest for each.   1:21 AAA - Mark Von Ruden - Minnoka Grays 18:33 AA - Kris Minor - South Metro Saints 34:08 A - Dan Pluff - St Michael Angels 44:20 B - Joe McCluskey - Veseli Vulcans

Josh breaks down each of the four Federal League playoff brackets with some help from players in each bracket.   (2:52)  AAA Cliff Christopherson - Rosemount Pipers (19:04)  AA Josh Loewen - Burnsville Bulldogs (31:46) A Dan Pluff - St Michael Angels (42:50)  B CT Harris - Red West Legends

Josh sits down with soon to be Hall of Famers Todd Haag and Troy Loomis of the Rockford Rail Splitters to discuss their beginnings in the Federal League with the Hamel Outlaws through co-founding the Rail Splitters and amassing nearly 500 combined career hits. Other segments include a focus on the playoff push and a look at potential MVP and Cy Young award winners.

Josh covers the current playoff standings with just two weeks remaining in the regular season.  He also sits down with Matt Johnson of the Minnoka Grays to chat about his project, the Twins Almanac.

Josh sits down with Paul Jesh and Russ Bauer of the Milltown Outlaws to discuss the recent flood damage encountered in Dundas and how it is affecting their season, their players, and their community.

Josh sits down with Tuck (Nick Tuckner) of the Hastings Hurricanes to discuss the origin of the team, their 2024 success, and Tuck's career in radio. Old habits die hard as Tuck grabs the wheel and starts asking the questions.

Josh recognizes the 2024 All-Star teams, the HOF class, and releases a new Fed Up! Power Rankings.

Josh sits down with Jim Brower to discuss his 9-year MLB career, his thoughts on the game today, and how he is still growing the game through his training facility, Brower Baseball.

Memorial Day passes marking the quarter pole in the Federal League Season.  A closer look at some of the performances that inspired over the first full month of the season and our first look at the standings. Kris Minor from the South Metro Saints joins Fed Up! to discuss the hot start for the Saints and his creative process for creating top-notch Federal League content.

A full scoreboard rundown, plus several new teams make their first appearance in the updated Fed Up! Power Rankings. 5 wives from 3 teams join the podcast and share their thoughts on everything from field amenities to navigating their top in-season challenges.

Matt Meyer, a former professional baseball player, shares his journey from playing multiple sports to focusing on baseball and eventually getting drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the coaches who had a positive impact on his career and the experience of playing with talented players like Mike Trout. Matt also discusses his time in the minor leagues, including playing for the St. Paul Saints, and the challenges of Indie ball. He shares memorable moments with Torii Hunter and Bill Murray, and reflects on his injury that nearly ended his career. He also talks about his experience playing for the Lakeville Lobos and his volunteer coaching role at BC. Meyer highlights the competitiveness and talent in the Federal League and expresses his gratitude for being a part of it.

A quick look at the Federal League scoreboard from openning weekend as well as a look at next week's slate of games. AJ Hadley from Max Bats joins and gives Fed Up! listeners a gift.

Josh covers some highlights from the first games of the year as well as chats with Dr. Ryan Hess of the Metro Loons about arm care. Mark Von Ruden of the Minnoka Grays joins to rank top burner accounts on X.

In this conversation, Josh provides a thorough preview of the Federal League, covering all 35 teams and making win-loss predictions for each. He discusses the divisions, preseason surveys, key players, and potential outcomes for the upcoming season. 

Summary In this episode, Josh and Jamie discuss the off-season in the Federal League. They talk about the realignment of divisions, the addition of new teams, and the rule changes for the upcoming season. They also discuss their experiences playing and managing in the league and the challenges of balancing both roles. Keywords Federal League, off-season, realignment, divisions, rule changes, new teams, playing, managing Takeaways The off-season in the Federal League involved realignment of divisions and the addition of new teams. The biggest change was the expansion from four divisions to seven. Rule changes include reducing the number of playoff exceptions and counting games against forfeiting teams as official games. Managing and playing in the league can be challenging, but having a trusted assistant can help. The Federal League is a competitive and well-respected baseball league. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 New Chapter 02:45 Realignment and Rule Changes 02:48 New Chapter 2 04:44 Vetting New Teams 05:40 Considerations for Admitting Teams 06:41 New Teams Added 08:20 Recapping the Off-Season Activities 10:13 Field of Dreams Game 11:46 Winter Meetings and Rule Changes 13:33 Playoff Exceptions and Pay for Play 14:28 Roster Expansion and Game Counting 19:49 Factors in Realignment 26:30 Upcoming Season and Early Games 26:56 Balancing Manager and Player Roles