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Hosted by baseball guru Ben Schwarz, Strike Zone brings you not only weekly episodes about current events in America’s Pastime, but also brings you coverage of the best players, games, rules, and so much more. Strike Zone gives you a new perspective on what baseball has to offer. But what if baseball isn’t your favorite. Strike Zone has a podcast partner called How To Magic. If you love magic, or just want to learn more about different props and tricks, search ‘How To Magic’ wherever you get your podcasts.

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    • Jun 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 133 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Strike Zone

    Acuna is Here, but not the A's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 21:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    Rays Win 13 Straight and Tatis is (Almost) Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 27:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    Opening Week is a Blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 23:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    One Week Until Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 37:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    The World Baseball Classic is On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 24:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    2023 Season Preview MegaPod!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 28:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    Episode 126: 2023 NL Preview: Dodgers Could Go Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 38:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    2023 AL West Preview: Can Anyone Beat the Astros?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 20:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    2023 AL Central Preview: Middling Teams Fight for Positioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 21:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). 

    2023 AL East Preview: Sluggers Reign Supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 20:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). Have a great holiday season!

    Ranking Every Move of the Past Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 28:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). Have a great holiday season!

    MLB Free Agency is the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 27:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). Have a great holiday season!

    30 Stats That Defined the 2022 MLB Season (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 29:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). Have a great holiday season!

    30 Stats That Defined the 2022 MLB Season (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 31:00


    To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here). Have a great holiday season!

    Landing Spots For Top 30 Free Agents I Plus: How Much is Judge Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 23:00


    Ben talks about Aaron Judge, JD Martinez, and Edwin Diaz.

    The Astros are Finally A Dynasty I Plus: Javier Breaks 70-Year Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 26:00


    Ben talks about Jeremy Pena, Steve Pearce, and IKF. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    Phillies Clinch World Series Berth I Plus: What was the Best Addition of Last Offseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 26:00


    Ben talks about Bryce Harper, Jeremy Pena, and Nick Lodolo. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    What a Week in Baseball I Plus: 62 For Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 28:00


    Ben talks about Aaron Judge, Josh Bell, and Dansby Swanson. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    My Final Award Picks I Plus: Mariners Make Playoffs For First Time in 21 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 29:00


    Ben talks about Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, and Adolis Garcia. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    Guardians and Astros Clinch Division Titles I Plus: What Managers Could get Fired Before 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 31:00


    Ben talks about Amed Rosario, Myles Straw, and Stuart Fairchild. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    The All-Summer MLB Team I Plus: 5 Under-the-Radar Rookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 34:00


    Ben talks about Freddie Freeman, Jake McCarthy, and Gio Urshela. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    Could the Rays Catch the Yankees? I Plus: MLB Bans Shifts for the 2023 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Myles Straw, Jordan Montgomery, and Daulton Varsho. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    The Most Underrated Player On Each MLB Team I Plus: September Promotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 35:00


    Ben talks about Corbin Carroll, Keegan Akin, and Nick Pratto. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    Tatis Suspended Amid Padres Breakdown I Plus: Longest Current Homerless Streaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 35:00


    Ben talks about Fernando Tatis Jr, Cesar Hernandez, and Mitch Haniger. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here. To subscribe on Podvine, click here)

    Ranking Deadline Moves After 1 Week I Plus: Chris Sale Injured Once Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, and Jose Iglesias. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here.)

    Juan Soto is a Padre I Plus: Winners and Losers of the Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 42:00


    Ben talks about Juan Soto, Brett Phillips, and James Outman. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here.)

    Trade Deadline Preview I Plus: The Juan Soto Sweepstakes Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 28:00


    Ben talks about Tyler Mahle, JT Realmuto, and Seth Brown. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here.)

    A Juan Soto Return From Each Team I Plus: David Ortiz is (officially) a Hall Of Famer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 25:00


    Ben talks about Elly De La Cruz, Mick Abel, and Donovan Solano. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks! (For daily projected trades, visit SZ's BTV account here.)

    Guess That Player! I Plus: Predicting 2023 All-Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 27:00


    Ben talks about Francisco Mejia, Anthony Santander, and Michael Stefanic. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    An All-Star Snub From Each Team I Plus: Draft Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 31:00


    Ben talks about Ty France, Brandon Drury, and Jose Miranda. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    The Orioles are Good? I Plus: Criticizing The All-Star Game Rosters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 26:00


    Ben talks about Ryan Feierabend, Christian Bethancourt, and Tyler Wells. Go to zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com for weekly baseball articles, anchor.fm/laughlinepod for comedy, and schwarzdben@gmail.com for any questions for the show. 

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    The Updated All-Favorite Team I Plus: The Best Players who Missed 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 27:00


    Ben talks about Eric Haase, Jose Leclerc, and Darick Hall.

    Ep. 100: The Continuation of Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 3:00


    Thanks so much for 100! If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include the company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on the website or in podcast descriptions. Subscribe to my clips YT Channel here too. Thanks!

    Predicting Teams Win Totals I Plus: Rendon and Ryu out for year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 28:00


    Ben talks about Aaron Judge, Corbin Burnes, and Brendan Donovan.

    Predicting All-Star Rosters I Plus: Who's the Best Player Right Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 22:00


    Ben talks about Alejandro Kirk, Manny Machado, and Sandy Alcantara. To vote for the MLB All-Star game, click here.

    How Have Playoff Odds Changed? I Plus: Manager Mixup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 29:00


     To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Subscribe to my clips YT Channel here too. Thanks!

    The All-MLB Team So Far I Plus: Breakout “Stars” So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Mike Trout, Paul Blackburn, and Ezequiel Duran.  To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    Players who Could Get Traded at the Deadline I Plus: First Official Guesses for 2023 FA Class

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 30:01


    Ben talks about Luis Castillo, Aaron Judge, and Martin Perez.

    World Series Power Rankings I Plus: Bizarre Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Andrew Benintendi, Marcus Semien, and Brian Serven. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    Are Breakouts For Real? I Plus: Grading Award Picks a Month In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Taylor Ward, Hunter Greene, Reid Detmers, and Juan Yepez. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    Playoff Odds After a Month I Plus: Revisiting Offseason Trades

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 33:00


    Ben talks about Jose Miranda, Freddie Freeman, and Yadiel Hernandez. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    What Team Drafts the Best? I Plus: Stats That Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 32:00


    Ben talks about Danny Hultzen, Marcus Semien, and John Means. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    Early Award Predictions I Plus: Miguel Cabrera Reaches a Milestone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Nolan Arenado, Yan Gomes, and Ty France. To not miss out on episodes, subscribe. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    A Conversation with NYT Columnist Tyler Kepner

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 29:46


    Ben and Tyler talk about journalism, current records, steroids, and the new age of baseball. To check out Tyler's books, click here. For news articles from the New York Times, click here. For weekly news articles, click here. And to not miss out on episodes, subscribe here. If you want to email the show any questions, asks, or comments, email schwarzdben@gmail.com and include name and comment. For more podcasts, you can check us out by going to anchor.fm/endzone or anchor.fm/laughlinepod. If you're interested in sponsoring, use the same email as above and don't forget to include company name. For additional info and transcripts, those are unavailable at this time. If you want to join the show, talk to Ben in person or email the email above. Other info will be on website or in podcast descriptions. Thanks!

    Early MVP Leaders I Plus: Overreactions after Opening Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 31:00


    Ben talks about Steven Kwan, Maikel Franco, and Jeremy Pena. Go to zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com for weekly baseball articles, anchor.fm/laughlinepod for comedy, and schwarzdben@gmail.com for any questions for the show. Episode 100 is going shortly before July 4th, so buckle up for twice-weekly episodes in the summer as well as interviews. Thanks!

    2022 Season Preview I Plus: Gains and Losses, Award Picks, and Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 61:00


    Ben talks about Trea Turner, Sam Hilliard, Marco Luciano, and Eric Haase. Visit zonepodcasts.buzzsprout.com for weekly news articles and to stay up to date. Also submit questions for the show by e-mailing schwarzdben@gmail.com. And remember to include your name, question, and any other thoughts. Let's have a great year of baseball, and you can keep up with the latest with Strike Zone. Follow wherever you get your podcasts, drop us a review, and be on the lookout as we near 100 episodes. Starting June 12th, we'll be releasing two episodes a week, so we can't wait. Starting then we'll also be having some guests on the show, including NYT columnist Tyler Kepner, Mariners beat reporter and former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith, Baseball Prospectus editor Steven Goldman, and MLB prospect Corbin Carroll. Thanks!

    Ranking the Top 10 at Each Position I Plus: Tapia and Grichuk Switch Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 34:00


    Ben talks about Tommy Pham, Sean Murphy, and Manny Machado. Check out zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com and youtube.com/c/PaperDuck.

    Ranking Farm Systems I Plus: Freddie Freeman is a Dodger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 35:00


    Ben talks about Adley Rutschman, Julio Rodriguez, and Freddie FreemanTimestamps:1:00 - RANKING FARM SYSTEMS19:20 - FREE AGENCY21:30 - Nelson Cruz26:00 - Seiya Suzuki27:50 - Gary Sanchez29:20 - Matt Olson31:20 - Freddie Freeman32:30 - Carlos Correa34:00 - TOP 5 REMAINING FREE AGENTSAlso, visit our friends, Laugh Line at anchor.fm/laughlinepod, and check out our blog at https://zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com.

    Baseball is Back I Plus: New Signees Rodon and Kikuchi's Possible Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 32:00


    Ben talks about Carlos Rodon, Rob Manfred, and Hanser Alberto. Check out zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com for weekly baseball articles too and be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Looking for Prospects who may Disappoint I Plus: The 5 Teams who are Going for it in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 30:00


    Ben talks about Forrest Whitley, Steven Matz, and Shane Greene. Strike Zone releases every Sunday morning (10 am PT) and you can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your podcasts. Also, visit our friends at Laugh Line at anchor.fm/laughlinepod and PaperDuck at YouTube.com/PaperDuck. Lastly, check out our blog at https://zonepodcasts.godaddysites.com/.

    Boom or Bust Preview I Plus: Judge or Betts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 31:00


    Ben talks about Salvador Perez, Eric Haase, Kyle Tucker, and Camilo Doval.

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