Left on Base

Spencer's beloved 2004 Red Sox face off against Jonathan's 2016 Cubs in this week's episode. This battle of the curse-breakers is decided by playing Deadball. Tune in to see who wins! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com

The dynamic duo is back! Spencer and Jonathan look back at this year's World Series Champions, reflecting on what other teams should emulate from Atlanta, before looking ahead to the offseason. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's our World Series episode! We chat about game one, the series as a whole, and dive into the Wayback Machine to reminisce on a series of old. Tune in for our last episode before the offseason! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan soak up the playoffs, discussing what has transpired so far in the divisional series round before looking ahead to the San Francisco-Los Angeles Game 5 as well as the Houston-Boston ALCS. Does Jonathan as a downtrodden Cubs fan resent the success of Spencer's Red Sox? Tune in to find out! And be sure to read Sam Miller's delightful article “Where the Pit Would Go If There Was a Pit.” Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We preview the divisional series in this week's episode. In the first half, we go through each matchup, sharing interesting storylines and our predictions, then we reminisce about playoff memories (or lack thereof) in the back half. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the last episode of the regular season, Spencer and Jonathan look back on the month of September before turning their sights to the end of year awards. They revisit and reflect on the predictions they set in March and lock in their final guesses. But most importantly, this show features the inaugural appearance of Andrew! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time to say goodbye to ten more teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. In this episode, Spencer and Jonathan eulogize five teams apiece from the AL & NL, providing each with a parting gift. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Spencer & Jonathan* discuss where the line should be for fan interactions with players in the front half, and rank the seven City Connect jerseys on the back-half. And somehow dispersed throughout the show, the pair discuss the X-Men, the Malice at the Palace, Jambon Beurre, Kantian philosophy, and coffee sodas. Tune in for the baseball, stay for the tangents. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com *Spencer writes these descriptions so that's why he gets front-billing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer & Jonathan look back at the month of August, discussing which teams are sliding, which are rising, and which players upped their stock. Plus, there's a bit of Pumpkin Spiced latte talk in there. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer spend the first half talking about their impressions of the Field of Dreams game, what a Bull Durham game might look like, and where baseball should head next. In the back half, they tackle Tatis' move to the OF, prospect conjecture with Bobby Witt Jr, and performers of the week. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The episode kicks off with a heart-felt apology to the first-place Phillies, who Spencer and Jonathan had previously written off. They look into what the Phillies and the Tigers (who also have not received enough love on this show) have been doing right. Then, in honor of the upcoming Field of Dreams Game, they draft baseball movies. Tune in to see where Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch gets drafted! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan recap the trade deadline in this week's episode, touching on what moves made them happy, sad, and intrigued. In the back-half, they dissect a Kevin Brown masterpiece in the Random Baseball Reference Game. In this show, we also talk about the importance of reaching out to those close to you when you might be struggling. Baseball is great, but people are better. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're looking back at the month of July and ahead towards the trade deadline in this week's episode. Tune in for a round of Buy or Sell, some Guardians branding analysis, and a sprinkling of trade predictions. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan cover the wide-world-of-baseball in this week's episode. In the front half, they discuss changes in the standings, prospect lists, and broadcasting booths. In the back half, they preview Olympics Baseball, sharing notable names on each of the six squads. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's All-Star Week at Left on Base! Spencer and Jonathan share their favorite moments from the festivities and pitch ways to improve the mid-season classic moving forward (bunt contest!). After the break, they discuss the curious branding of the AAA Final Stretch “Tournament” before tossing out some things to look forward to in the second half! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan look back on the month of June, reviewing the standings shakeup, spin rate fallout, and bemoaning Kyle Schwarber's Southside departure. After the break they brace themselves then look back on their preseason predictions. Tune in for the emotional rollercoaster that is Left On Base. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer chat about The Negro Leagues in this episode, covering its history and their relationship with the league(s) growing up, before diving into some player pages on Baseball Reference. Resources referenced on the episode: Baseball Reference: The Negro Leagues Are Major Leagues History of the Negro Leagues Effectively Wild Episode 1707: Baseball-Reference Rewrites its Record Books Stuff You Should Know Episode on the Negro Leagues The Athletic's 100 Greatest Players The Secret Game Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan catch up on the latest news, covering the College World Series, the sticky substance squabble, road greys, and the dominance of Jacob deGrom. In the back half, they reminisce about the most dominant performances they have experienced as fans. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan draft their favorite mascots on this week's episode. Although there's only four rounds, the pair rattles off thoughts on a couple dozen of history's most memorable and horrifying mascots. After the break, they step back into the Wayback Machine and play the Random Baseball Game. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer discuss the news about the impending sticky substances crackdown before chatting about their favorite MLB, MILB, college, and historical stadiums. There's also a surprising amount of Hartford talk in this episode, so tune in for that perhaps? Here's the referenced link to MLB's Bizarre Baseball Features article, and Sam Miller's delightful piece on where to place a pit on the field. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As May winds down, Spencer and Jonathan look back at this month's memorable stories, intriguing statistics, and top performers. They spend the second half of the episode analyzing the stolen base trends in the minors. And, naturally, a bit of Tony LaRussa talk is in here as well. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the minor leagues kicking off this week, Spencer and Jonathan discuss all things MILB. They share their experiences with minor league baseball, talk about some guys to watch, and run down the best team names. Oh and you can check out the gorgeous Eugene Emeralds hat discussed in the episode right here. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As April winds down, we look back at the month of baseball behind us, playing Real or Not Real with the standings and statistics so far, before wrapping up with some discussion on minor league placements. Catch us on Twitter @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan reminisce about their favorite baseball video games, touching on Out of the Park, The Show, RBI Baseball, MVP, and others. What do they each select as their favorite of all time? Tune in to find out! Catch us on Twitter @leftonbasepod or at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The dynamic duo discusses their favorite no hitters of all time in commemoration of Joe Musgrove's recent no-no, before discussing the City Connect series of jerseys, and drafting their favorite guys projected under 3.5 WAR. Plus, there's a cameo from Spencer's cat Coco (21:18) and evidence of Jonathan's subpar coin-flipping skills (24:40), so that's nice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's predictions time! Spencer and Jonathan lay out there predictions for AVG, HR, SB, ERA, Ks, Cy Young, ROY, and MVP, before picking their league and world series champions. Catch us on Twitter at leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After discussing Eloy Jimenez' injury and some spring training statistics, Spencer and Jonathan conclude their divisional previews with the NL West! They predict the standings, compare each team to a superhero, and construct a combined lineup. Check out the referenced video of Eloy Jimenez being robbed of a flyball by Luis Robert. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After discussing college baseball, injuries, and the ball itself, Jonathan and Spencer turn their attention to the AL West, projecting the standards, deciding how each squad should spend their stimulus money, and assembling a combined lineup. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan take a tour through the minor leagues, reviewing the recent rule change experiments, and reveling in the glory that is the Danville Otterbots. After that it's here comes the pizza, as the duo breaks down the NL Central, projecting the standings, compiling an ultimate lineup, and selecting a type of pizza for each team. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After waxing poetic on the beauty of spring training and banana ball, Spencer and Jonathan dive into the NL Central, renaming each team and creating a unified lineup. For something wonderful, check out banana ball. For something less wonderful, check out Spencer's logos for the Detroit Cobs and the Minnesota Pucketts. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We start the episode by surrounding the depressing Seattle and Cleveland developments with the heart-warming goodness of Zack Greinke and Joey Votto. After that, we travel to the NL East, providing our predictions, combined lineup, and what each team should give up for Lent. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer discuss recent news (minor league contraction, social media managers, Negro Leagues, and free agent signings) before previewing the AL East. They predict the standings, sharing a relevant song for each team, and construct a best nine from the division. Oh and they talk about popcorn and pillows a bit (referenced tweet, that you owe it to yourself to watch). Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spencer and Jonathan grapple with Marcell Ozuna's disparate value at bat compared to in the field, before doing the same with Trevor Bauer's value on the field compared to off the field. They then look towards the upcoming season, reviewing PECOTA's projections, potential landing spots for lingering free agents, the likelihood of DH, and their hopes for a playoff structure. The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of the national anthem at games. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer dig deep into the Nolan Arenado deal, analyzing what it means for the Cardinals and Rockies. In the second segment, Jonathan maliciously steals Spencer's first pick when they draft best things about baseball. However, Spencer enacts his revenge when he puts Jonathan in the hot seat for the Random Baseball Reference game. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer start off by chatting about the achievements (on and off the field) of Hank Aaron. Afterwards, they look at recent transactions by the Phillies, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Red Sox. They then turn to the Hall of Fame, discussing the blank slate of inductees, pitching their own ballots, and analyzing which current players are destined for the Hall. Contact us on Twitter @leftonbasepod or via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan and Spencer break down the latest free agency signings, looking in depth at the Blue Jays and Yankees, before grappling with the ethical quandaries of being a baseball fan. They wrap up the show by debating which curse-breaking team would win in a head-to-head matchup, the 2004 Red Sox or the 2016 Cubs, then run a simulation to identify the winner. Oh, and there was some Utz talk embedded in the episode as well, naturally. Reach us on Twitter @leftonbasepod or via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first ever episode of Left on Base, Jonathan and Spencer banter about their relationships with baseball, analyze the buyers and sellers of the offseason, pitch ideas for future Rockies jerseys, and step into the Wayback Machine on Baseball Reference. Reach us on Twitter @leftonbasepod or at leftonbasepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app