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Join Jamin Anderson and Matt Browning each week as they discuss everything about the National Pastime. From historical tidbits, to stats from the players you have long forgotten, to current season analysis, Into the Shift is the place to be for baseball fans.

Jamin Anderson, Matt Browning


    • Sep 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Into the Shift

    Bun Warmers For Just a Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 29:21


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt embrace a brief fall-like day and take an in-depth look at each of the teams in their power rankings.

    Down the Stretch They Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 35:58


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the schedules of each team in the playoff chase to see who has the inside track to bids and seeding.

    The Big 4-0 (Happy Birthday Jamin!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 30:44


    In this episode, Matt threatens to sing Happy Birthday to Jamin, the guys answer playoff-related questions and take a deep dive as to just how good the Dodgers are.

    Jamin Goes On A Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 33:17


    In this episode, Jamin calls out Yankees fans, the guys break down the NL financial situations and the power rankings are becoming more and more clear.

    Financial Report Part I: The American League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 32:23


    In this episode Jamin breaks down the current and future financial situations of each team in the American League.

    Big Time Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 34:28


    In this mailbag episode, Jamin and Matt look at the most vulnerable potential playoff team, who makes the Hall of Fame of current players and which player from another generation would they like to see play in today's game.

    2022 Trade Deadline Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 33:47


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the major trades from the 2022 trade deadline, as well as give their updated power rankings after all of the moves.

    2022 Trade Deadline Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 35:20


    In this episode, Matt presents Jamin with several trade ideas that could happen before August 2nd's trade deadline.

    2022 All-Star Selection Show Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 31:08


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt unveil who they think should be chosen for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.

    The Good Ole' Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 42:41


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt answer your mailbag questions including being their favorite team's GM for a day, what the Royals need to do to become competitive and their favorite childhood memories.

    Jamin the Soothsayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 46:13


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the landscape of both the American and National League as we head towards the halfway point of the season. Jamin looks ahead to October and answers some of the more important questions.

    You Don't Have to Like Us But You Have to Respect Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 44:33


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the game's best managers, players they don't like but respect anyways and potential trade targets as the trade deadline is only 41 days away.

    Two Guys and Their Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 44:11


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt talk about how some particular teams should view their season so far, as well as some interesting historical comps.

    This Podcast Has All Kinds of Swag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 45:30


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at players heading for regression, teams not in first place who are scary and players from their childhood.

    No Middle Ground and it's Only June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 40:21


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the likelihood of there being several 100-win and 100-loss teams, further evaluate how good the pitching is/how bad the offense is and then determine if the NL West is good enough to get three teams in the playoffs.

    The 2022 mail bag debut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 42:31


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt answer the first mail bag questions of the season!

    Only in Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 36:35


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt discuss a rare feet accomplished by the Cincinnati Reds, break down the NL West prospects and determine if we are far enough into the season to take teams seriously.

    Mike Trout is still good at baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 35:44


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at some of the more disappointing teams so far and their chances to turn things around, as well as discussing Mike Trout's start to the year and prospects in the NL Central.

    Come on Blue!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 37:49


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the wild inconsistency from umpires, breakdown some of the surprise teams so far and go in-depth on prospects from the NL East.

    No offense but we need offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 34:59


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt talk about the lack of offense so far this season, prospects in the AL West and a teasing reference of Rob Deer.

    A Really Nice Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 36:53


    In this episode Jamin and Matt debut their power rankings, look at Freddie Freeman's homer off his former team and break down the prospects in the AL Central.

    Award Predictions Sure to Go Wrong (See Zac Gallen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 42:35


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt give their predictions for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year awards. Matt also breaks down the top prospects in the AL East.

    Happy Opening Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 58:25


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt give their predictions for the upcoming season, including division finishes, playoff matchups and World Series champions.

    The Final Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 39:47


    In this episode Jamin and Matt break down the final six teams in their all-time teams: the Rays, Jays, Padres, Rangers, Nationals and Mariners.

    Why Colorado, Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 24:19


    In the second part of episode No. 65, Jamin and Matt talk about some of the latest hot stove moves, including the Rockies spending stupid money just to finish in fourth place.

    Deja Vu All Over Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 22:17


    In the first part of Episode #65, Jamin and Matt discuss the all-time teams from two powerful organizations (or so we thought) in the Giants and the Cardinals.

    139 years of blah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 20:31


    In the second part of the episode, Jamin and Matt look at the powerful lineup of the all-time Pittsburgh Pirates and the underwhelming all-time Philadelphia Phillies.

    Let the (Baseball) Madness Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 22:30


    In the first part of Episode No. 64 Jamin and Matt break down some of the big moves that have taken place in this abbreviated and frenzied offseason.

    To the City That Never Sleeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 35:07


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the all-time teams from the Mets and the vaunted Yankees. Teaser: the pinstriped folks are good. Very good.

    We dedicate this episode to Terry Steinbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 42:28


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the all-time teams of the vaunted Twins and Athletics. Buckle up, these teams are loaded!

    Those Teal Jerseys, Though

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 33:31


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt give you the all-time teams from the Miami Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers. We may or may not mention Jeff Conine and Ricky Bones. You'll have to check it out!

    Are the Dodgers overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 35:32


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt give a quick and painful update on labor situation, then give the all-time teams for the Angels and the Dodgers.

    Adam Wainwright unfiltered

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 29:06


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt discuss Adam Wainwright's comments about the labor negotiations, plus give the all-time teams for the Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros.

    Wait...A.J. Pierzynski got Hall of Fame votes?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 35:02


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the 2022 hall of fame voting, plus break down the all-time teams from the Colorado Rockies and the powerful Detroit Tigers.

    Guardians and Noodles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 31:38


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the all-time teams of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. Spoiler alert: these teams are stacked!

    A Bunch of Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 37:34


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt breakdown the all-time teams of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Be ready for impressive lineups, somewhat underwhelming starting rotations and Jamin dropping dad jokes.

    L-O-A-D-E-D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 36:29


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the all-time teams for the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles were surprisingly good and to the shock of no one, the Red Sox were absolutely stacked.

    Poor Eddie Mathews (All-Time Teams Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 35:29


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the all-time teams for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves. One really good and the other...well ya know.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 35:58


    In the final episode of the year, Jamin and Matt look back on their most embarrassing moment, craziest prediction, best mailbag question of the year and look at the worst All-Star selections since 1990.

    Mailbag Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 35:57


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt answer your mailbag questions, including what team is due for the biggest regression next year, what rule changes they would like to see implemented, what was their favorite baseball video growing up and which baseball could thrive in another sport.

    It's All About The Benjamins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 55:41


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt talk about the flurry of moves ahead of the impending lockout. In short, money for everyone!

    The Money is Flowing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 45:26


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt finish their offseason previews, as well as discuss the crazy amount of money already being thrown out in free agency.

    Goodbye to the 2021 Season and Hello Hot Stove!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 48:11


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt tie a bow on the 2021 season with season grades for all 30 teams. Jamin also gives his top five surprising teams and top five disappointing teams.

    Back to Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 30:23


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down Game 6 and potentially Game 7 of the World Series. It's stressful ...very stressful.

    Waffle House vs. Texas Roadhouse: 2021 World Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 48:11


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt review the ALCS and NLCS and look ahead to the 2021 World Series between the Braves and Astros. They also preview the offseason for the Yankees and Cardinals.

    A Tale of Two Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 44:58


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look at the significant differences between the ALCS and the NLCS, while also previewing four more teams as they head to the offseason.

    On to the Championship Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 46:06


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt look ahead to both championship series, the continuing decline of MLB umpires and the flawed replay system. Oh and Matt is FIRED UP!

    Wild Card and Divisional Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 54:34


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt break down the AL and NL Wildcard games, as well as look ahead to the Divisional Round matchups.

    Is it the Best Player or the Most Valuable Player?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 61:49


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt have a heated debate about what constitutes the most valuable player award. They also give their other award winners, plus break down the final days of the season.

    You Play Ball Like a Girl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 44:56


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt recognize Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, rate their top five baseball movies and Jamin proclaims is affection for the Dodgers.

    There's Nothing Like Pennant Chase Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 47:53


    In this episode, Jamin and Matt take an in-depth look at four important series in National League this weekend, plus look at the offseason plans of the Indians/Guardians and the Mets.

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