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From news updates, to rabbit holes, this is your podcast for everything baseball! I try to episodes as often as I can, but no promises. Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message

Cameron Weld


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    BSB 8/21/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 4:29


    Two MLB veterans are released, contentious division races in the AL East and NL West, an underrated rookie, and more on today's episode of Bite-Sized Baseball.

    Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 7:09


    The MLB trade deadline was last Tuesday, and in this episode I break down what I find to be the 3 most interesting trade, and who won and lost out from them.

    BSB: Juan Soto and the Phillies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 5:09


    How is Juan Soto so good? Are the Phillies really the best team in the league? Answers to these questions and more in todays episode.

    BSB - Luis Arraez, Athletics, AL Central

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 6:26


    In this episode of Bite-Sized Baseball I breakdown the Marlins trading Luis Arraez to the Padres, and take a look at some surprising teams so far this season.

    Are the Guardians the best team in the league?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 6:23


    The Cleveland Guardians have had quite a hot streak to begin the season. In this episode, I break down some important statistics and storylines that have contributed to their early success.

    Breaking Down the Marlins Abysmal Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 9:00


    The Miami Marlins have had a historically bad start to the 2024 season, and in this episode I break down what's gone wrong for the Marlins and what the future holds for Miami baseball.

    Opening Weekend Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 4:05


    The 2024 MLB season is here, and in this episode I look at some of the most interesting and notable storylines from Opening Weekend.

    Why this Diamondbacks player is over performing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 3:44


    In this episode I talk about Geraldo Perdomo and how he is over performing by a wide margin.

    How rare is a .400 hitter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 3:21


    In this episode I talk about Luis Arraez's chase for a .400 batting average this season.

    The Most Ridiculous Minor League Mascots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 18:01


    In this episode, I rank each MLB organization based on how ridiculous their minor league team names and mascots are.

    2022 Trade Deadline Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 7:56


    In this episode I break down the recent trade deadline and some of the most interesting storylines.

    2022 Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 5:46


    In this episode I predict who I think will make the postseason and how it will all play out!

    What Comes Next? AL West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 6:43


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL West. Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com

    What Comes Next? AL Central 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 9:18


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL Central. Baseball-reference: baseball-reference.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com MLB Trade Rumors: mlbtraderumors.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What Comes Next? AL East 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 7:19


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the AL East. FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com

    Big Free Agent Signings! News and Notes 3/20/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 5:35


    In this episode I talk about all the biggest free agent signings that have happened recently. Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, Freddie Freeman, and more! Fangraphs: fangraphs.com Spotrac: spotrac.com Baseball Reference: baseball-reference.com

    News and Notes 3/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 8:27


    Carlos Rodon to the Giants? Sonny Gray to the Reds? In this episode, I cover all the biggest trades and signings that have happened since the end of the lockout. Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com MLB: mlb.com FanGraphs: fangraphs.com Baseball Prospectus: baseballprospectus.com Spotrac: spotrac.com

    The Lockout is Over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 6:33


    In this episode, I give all the details on the new CBA between the MLB and the MLBPA. ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33463929/needs-done-why-mlb-international-draft-such-big-deal MLB.com article: https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-tax Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com

    What is a lockout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 4:39


    In this episode, I talk about the current MLB lockout and the effects it has on the game. A huge thank you to my sponsors and sources for this episode: Sponsors: Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com Anchor: anchor.fm Sources: Ben Verlander - https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/ben-verlander-minor-league-baseball-player-not-so-glamorous-life-behind-the-scenes Viewership numbers - https://sportsnaut.com/mlb-ratings-tv-viewership-numbers/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The World Series Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 4:08


    In this episode I break down the first 2 games of the Fall Classic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is an independent baseball league?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 3:54


    In this episode, I talk about independent baseball leagues. Why they exist, what they are, and more. Anchor: anchor.fm Sports-Reference: sports-reference.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    The Structure of the Minor Leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 3:12


    In this episode, I talk about the minor leagues and their connection to the majors, and how each level works. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Jeff Moore, Fangraphs: https://tht.fangraphs.com/understanding-minor-league-levels/ Melissa Segura, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/02/jimy-kelly

    The 7th no-hitter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 3:01


    In this episode I talk about the Nationals and Kyle Schwarber, plus the Cubs record-tying no-hitter. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com

    Daily Recap 6/22/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 8:00


    In this episode I talk about the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between from baseball yesterday. Baseball-Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com Baseball Savant: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com

    DeGrom's on Fire, No. 1's coming up + Daily Recap 6/21/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 5:20


    In this episode I talk a little bit about what happened yesterday in baseball, plus segment's focusing on Wander Franco and Jacob Degrom. Anchor: https://anchor.fm Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com MLB: https://www.mlb.com Baseball Savant: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Weekly Recap 5/24/21 and Are no-hitters even special anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 3:54


    In this episode I talk about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s outstanding week, take a look at Adolis Garcia, who's leading the American League in home runs despite having very little big league experience, and how many no-hitters there have been recently and if they are even special anymore. Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com

    Batting Average - A Sign of Baseball's Past

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 4:59


    In this episode I talk about the two most recent no-hitters, and then a segment about batting average and it's overrated value. Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com

    No-Hitter's Galore/Albert Pujols is the Best Baseball Player Ever (at Grounding into Double Plays)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 9:52


    In this episode I talk about all the no-hitters so far this year and why they are happening, plus a segment on Albert Pujols' career ending and a weird stat about it.

    Ohtani starts off hot, Musgrove throws a no-no, and Injuries Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 5:21


    In this episode I talk about Shohei Ohtani's great season start, Joe Musgrove's no-hitter, and the sudden spike in injuries in the MLB.

    Opening Day is Here! 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:04


    Opening day is almost here!

    What's next for the 11 worst teams of 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 13:44


    In this episode I look at the 11 worst teams (70 wins or less extrapolated to a 162 game season) in 2020. I talk about something positive on the team, something negative, and when I think they will be a playoff contender.

    News and Notes 3/20/21+Home Sweet Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 6:02


    In this episode I go over recent baseball news as well as a special segment where I talk about why teams are so much better at home.

    Baseball News and Notes 3/3/2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 3:36


    In today's episode I cover the most current news in baseball. Some topics: Kelvin Herrera retiring, Hunter Dozier signs extension with Royals, and of course, the Player of the Day and the Game to Watch.

    Spring Training Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 11:49


    In today's episode I recap the offseason and talk about its winners and losers, as well as ranking the 6 divisions, plus the return of the Player of the Day and the Game to Watch sponsored by Sports Reference!

    New Years Resolution for Each Team in the American League + Hot Stove

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 18:47


    In this episode I go over New Years resolutions for teams in the National League, as well as an episode of the Hot Stove

    Remembering Hank Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 2:42


    In this episode I look over the life of the legendary Hank Aaron.

    A New Years Resolution for Each Team in the American League + Hot Stove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 18:35


    In my first episode back, I speculate on what I think a good New Years resolution for each American League team would be.

    What Comes Next? NL West 2020/See you in 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 32:18


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the NL West, as well as a farewell to the year 2020.

    How accurate were my postseason predictions? 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 9:57


    In this episode I take a look at my playoff predictions that I made at the beginning of the year, and see how accurate they were. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What Comes Next? NL Central 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 30:01


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the NL central. This episode also features a segment of the Hot Stove --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What to do about the Designated Hitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 12:07


    In this episode I talk about the news that there will most likely not be a DH in the National League for 2021, as well as some hot stove.

    What Comes Next? NL East 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 25:03


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for teams in the National League East. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    There are 56 New Free Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 16:25


    The arbitration deadline has come and gone, and that means a lot more free agents!

    Hot Stove #2 + Fact or Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 10:38


    In this episode I talk about the latest trade and free agency buzz from around the league.

    Hot Stove 2020 #1 + Fact or Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 14:28


    Today is the first episode of the hot stove for this offseason, as well as some fact or fiction. Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-we/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What Comes Next? AL West + Awards Recap 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 30:09


    In this episode I talk about what comes next for each team in the AL West, as well as taking a look back at the 2020 season for them. There is also an awards recap in the episode. Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-w1/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What Comes Next? AL Central 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 28:04


    In this episode I talk about the AL Central, and what comes next for each team. I give my best and worst scenario for each team, as well as take a look at some of their top prospects. This episode also contains the debut of the new offseason segment Fact or Fiction, where I talk about the latest rumors and say if I think they are fact, or just fiction. Check out Sports-Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/cam-w1/message

    What Comes Next? AL East 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 18:40


    In this episode I talk about teams in the AL East, and how their seasons went, and how their future seasons will go. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2020 Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 8:39


    In this episode I talk about the crazy season, as well as some offseason updates. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cam-w1/message

    The Dodgers are 2020 World Series Champions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 11:43


    In this episode I talk about the Dodgers winning the World Series, and preview my upcoming episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Rays Win Game 4 With CRAZY Walk-Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 12:22


    In this episode I recap the amazing walk-off that Brett Phillips had to even up the World Series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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