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Four Scottish baseball fans focus on the world of MLB from the perspective of newcomers to the game and fans of other sports including football (soccer), golf and others.

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    Latest episodes from The Highland Bullpen Baseball and Sports Podcast

    "We're all in this together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:11


    We're all in this together as all four Bullpen Bros manage to catch up and discuss how the season is going, both individually and collectively. Although Highlander Alan perhaps only arrived with his Detroit Tigers sitting atop of the Bullpen standings. Dave Junior discusses how the White Sox are now matching his expectations whilst Rich's Mariners and Yorkshire Dave's Red Sox perhaps have the juries out so far. We recognise the importance of Jackie Robinson Day and discuss how it unifies the sport of Baseball and whether other sports could achieve this? Thanks for listening. ©Tartan Podcasts 2025 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    "It's a New Day it's a New Dawn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 37:03


    Rich, Dave Junior and Alan catch up discuss what the start of the season holds for the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. A mix of hope, excitement and the odd bit of Scottish realism and pessimism. We also give you our predictions for the whole of the season and let's see who is correct! Alan quickly catches up with Yorkshire Dave to get his similar thoughts on the Boston Red Sox. Are we really getting three Bullpen teams into the Play Offs.... ©Tartan Podcasts 2025 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    "The Boys are Back in Tune" Welcome to MLB 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 27:45


    Welcome back to the latest Bullpen Bros chat as "the Two Daves" join up with Alan to discuss what'll be coming up in 2025 for the Boston Red Sox - and Yorkshire Dave talks through their Trades and Prospects for the year ahead with air of confidence Dave Junior prefers to focus on what actually is Spring Training for our audience than focussing too much on how last seasons Record Breaking Chicago White Sox will do And Highland Alan approaches the season with the trepidation of can the "Detroit Tigers actually repeat their amazing 2024 run and get back to the Play Offs?" Marquee Signings, Top Prospects, Pitching Rotations, Who is making the 40 man roster. For the players and fans alike it's a point in the year when we all (almost) have some form of hope and aspiration. Listen now. ©Tartan Podcasts 2025 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Injuries and Inconsistencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 24:04


    Dave Jnr injures himself on the way to the gym, Rico is out keeping society functioning it's the old guard of Yorkshire Dave and Highland Alan joining Hamish on the podcast this week. And his injury was nothing to do with the Chicago White Sox losing streak but he will be fit enough to return to Guaranteed Rate Field later this month to help the Sox! We chat through the wonderful inconsistencies of results in this sport, how rare these streaks are, but how can the Tigers blow so hot and cold. We just don't understand it. And our regular update of the Red Sox play off push and what's hot in Boston! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Losses, Errors and Beer advice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 46:51


    The woes of the Bullpen teams expand as we include a faltering Mariners in our round up of doom. Will the Trade deadline looming add some inspiration to the Seattle line up? Will the Tigers keep their stars for us to see in just under a months time and will the White Sox have players left for us to cheer on? But the Red Sox are trading up and keeping Alex Cora as Yorkshire Dave brings the good news! So it was appropriate to discuss Errors in here and should we be measuring our football stars in the same way? The Bullpen try to fathom that all out. And with less than a month to go to our Chicago trip watching the AL Central's "finest"we need your input as to where and what to drink at Guaranteed Rate Field and beyond in Chicago. Hit us up with your cultural advice too! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Hamish heads from the London Series to the Durham Bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 50:49


    Dave Jnr is touring our Highland homeland and Rich is pounding the wet and windy streets of Glasgow so join our two "senior" Bullpen Bros, Yorkshire Dave and Highland Alan for another episode! Are the White Sox really now better than the Tigers? Who can stop our play off chasing duo of the Mariners and Red Sox? Dave gives a great scoring account of the London Series and some of it sounds just like a Champions League night! Some great plays and fan experiences recounted reminding us that sport and its' emotions are universal.  Alan recounts his visit to the famed Durham Bulls. Pitching challenges in the MiLB, Negro Leagues Appreciation Night, Who's aiming for our Bull friend? And he's still waiting on a Grand Slam! We finish with discussing phrases you'll hear in football but not baseball and some light hearted chat about potential similarities. Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Baseball v Football Transfers, Baseball in Football Stadiums and Football Quiz Triumph!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 57:30


    A trio of Bullpen Bros as Rich spends too much celebrating the fact only his Mariners boast a winning record within the Bullpen. White Sox fan Dave Jnr is relieved that his Chicago team MLB scpreline only shows the last 10 games and currently isn't changing. Alan tells us that the Tigers once again hit 500, will they stay there? And Red Sox fan, Yorkshire Dave, chats to us about Bunts and Brawls and completes the alliteration bringing the Brewers into it. We're heading off in different directions shortly to watch both the London Series with the Phillies and the Mets and we'll see the Durham Bulls too host the Charlotte Knights who might have some good news for the White Sox coming up! The Trade Deadline looms and we try to figure out the team's strategies here as question marks over teams who should be contending will potentially trade their star players. As soccer fans we make it make sense! And there is a trophy in the clubhouse as Dave Jnr brings home the Football Quiz Cup as the Bros enjoy a night out and support children with cancer. Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Transforming MLB and Celebrating Football Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 42:59 Transcription Available


    Welcome baseball fans to this week's episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast! We have a packed show for you with a deep dive into the latest happenings in the world of MLB. Team Roundups: Get updates on the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox. We analyse recent performances, key stats, and upcoming games. Playoff Fever: Explore the differences and similarities between baseball and football playoffs. We discuss the drama of relegation and promotion in football and its hypothetical impact on MLB. Innovative Ideas: What if MLB had a cup competition? We brainstorm exciting concepts like shorter games, showcasing AAA players, and even awarding draft picks to the winners. Listener Engagement: We're calling out to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred with our innovative ideas, ready to transform America's pastime for the better. Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Baseball v Soccer Stadiums and Bullpen Reveal!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 45:56


    London Series approaches and they are playing it in a football stadium! What's the differences between football (sorry soccer...) stadiums and baseball ballparks. 200 years of being in football stadiums we give our take after getting around 20 ballparks between us. Old versus new ballparks differences, differences in catering (the merits of hot dogs versus Scotch pies), differences in getting in to the game.  And what makes the fan experience different. Plus Dave Junior tells us how Scottish football should move forward in allowing alcohol in the ground. A massive reveal from the Bullpen on an exciting Summer 2024 plan! Catch up the form of the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox. And then we chat about pitching a complete game and why we don't see it so often now. ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Tears, tough starts and surprises in MLB 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 40:47 Transcription Available


    Welcome to a new episode of the Highland Bullpen baseball podcast from Scotland. We discuss how the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners have performed over the first weeks of MLB 2024.  Our review starts with the Boston Red Sox, taking an in-depth look into their current performance and the challenges posed by mounting injuries. We also examine the Seattle Mariners' worrying start, the White Sox' early troubles and finally, the Detroit Tigers' positive start to the season. Discussing the Tigers, we delve into their initial impressive run, potential trials, and the influences shaping their success. We also ponder over broader trends in Major League Baseball, bringing into focus changing pitching styles and increasing injuries, and potential strategies to overcome these trials. Our conversation takes a turn towards more general concerns in Baseball world including a debate over rule changes and overshadowed by the risks and impacts of excessive reliance on fastball pitching. We ponder upon the struggles currently faced by pitchers and specifically dissect the need and impacts of Tommy John surgery on players' career using the example of Casey Mize. We pay homage to the late great knuckleballer, Tim Wakefield. We also breakdown the performances of powerhouse teams in the American League East and speculate on their potential moving forward. Our round-up concludes with a hopeful glance at the future for the once weakest team in the league, the Baltimore Orioles and whether their talented young team - including Jackson Holliday - are World Series contenders. This episode is packed with detailed analysis, strategic discussions and projections for the future of your favorite teams in MLB Season 2024. Tune in! ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    The Highland Bullpen baseball podcast - MLB 2024 Opening Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 31:42


    Step up to the plate with The Highland Bullpen's MLB 2024 Opening Day Special. The Bullpen bros - Alan, Yorkshire Dave, Richard and Dave Junior - share their predictions, heartfelt fandom, and add a distinctive Scottish twist to the Spring spectacle of Opening Day. From the anticipation of spring training in sunny Florida to the hallowed grounds of America's beloved ballparks, this special is a home run of stories, insights, and bold predictions. We shine a spotlight on the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, whether the Boston Red Sox can get their act together, and the Seattle Mariners' quest to go one better than 2023 and make the post-season. The episode also pays homage to baseball legends, celebrating the sport's rich history and its profound impact on American culture and beyond. As the conversation rounds third base, the discussion turns to the global expansion of MLB, with reflections on the recent games in South Korea and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming series in London. This global perspective underscores baseball's growing international appeal and its potential to unite fans worldwide. In a final pitch, the hosts make their bold predictions for Opening Day outcomes, igniting friendly rivalry and setting the stage for a season of unforgettable moments. Don't miss this compelling deep dive into the 2024 MLB season, filled with the passion, expertise, and unique charm that only The Highland Bullpen can deliver. ©Tartan Podcasts 2024 CREDITS "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License "Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

    Catch up with Kevin Doig in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 55:19


    The Bullpen Bros have a special guest tonight in Kevin Doig, a former professional footballer in Scotland (playing for Kilmarnock and Queen of the South) Kevin joins us to talk about life on the West Coast and how he's built his passion for baseball. It's allowed him to travel the USA seeing different ballparks, learning about the game and generally enjoying the lifestyle. Kevin lives in Tacoma and talks Rainiers and of course the Seattle Mariners. His views on his baseball bucket list item, cities he would and wouldn't have at the top of his visit list are of course of interest to our Bros covering Boston, Chicago and Detroit. And he spills the beans on not actually catching that Ty France home run ball he has! Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    2024 Baseball Bros Episode 3 Sox, Mariners and Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 30:07


    Spring Training is here and so are the Bullpen Bros!  Dave Junior catches up with us to lament on where the White Sox are and remind us of the excitement fans had only a couple of years ago. What has happened? Dave Snr chats through the Red Sox and what's going on with their finances, can Mr Henry direct more of his money towards his original baseball investment? Rich highlights there are only two games of interest to the Bullpen on Opening Day (and that we are guaranteed two Bullpen wins on Day 1...). What does he think is the secret to the Mariners getting back to the play offs? And Alan tells us a bit about Spring Training and hopes for a Detroit sporting Dynasty led by the Lions recent achievements. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    2024 PECOTA Ratings and the down low on Arnhem Antics....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 37:01


    The Super Bowl is done and we can focus on proper sport now as the MLB season is around the corner. The boys get together to discuss win projections for our teams in 2024. Are we really all sufficiently pessimistic about the year ahead. And importantly Yorkshire Dave is here to rate the various Brown Bars we sampled on our most recent Dutch trip. Oh and a bit of chat about the groundhopping and the games! Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    2024January Arnhem Antics and Draft Lottery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 27:22


    The Boys from the Bullpen return for 2024 although sadly our Chief, Richard, is waylaid by work commitments.  Not to worry we are on our way back to the Netherlands very shortly for our annual football extravaganza. So importantly Yorkshire Dave is here to tell us about our trip schedule and of course which pubs and brown bars we will visit on the trip. Yes, he has a book to help these important decisions. Highlander Alan chimes in with the smaller detail of the trip that will see us watch Top Oss, Nijmegen and Vitesse Arnhem. In addition to some important town facts we also remark on a poignant part of the trip where we will pay respect to a Highland League footballer killed in the Battle at Arnhem. Keeping us up to date on the baseball front Young Dave talks us through the draft lottery, what, why and how. A recent addition to the MLB world and one that produced a quite surprising result in the recent lottery. So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Bullpen approaches PostSeason (but mostly end of Season)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 45:00


    So it's early September and things are looking good for 1/4 of the Bullpen playing baseball in October. Or will it be 1/2 of us.....? West Coast Richard on a high as Seattle are on a roll. Red Sox Dave realistic about Boston's chances of playing in October and Dave Junior and Alan, well they follow teams in the AL Central... We get some World Series predictions, will Daz Cameron get a late call up to the Orioles as this season's form team perhaps could do with a few more homers?  And White Sox fan Dave makes a bold prediction about Shohei Ohtani's future in the Windy City! As we discuss the astonishing implications of his injury and not being traded in July.   So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The July Transfer Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 41:00


    Yorkshire Dave and Highlander Alan look to make sense of the Baseball Deadline Day and start to understand why it's so different to Football's transfer windows and why they aren't all trying to improve this years results!  How you build a team seems a more structured process than we're used to but clearly not all our teams can get this right! It's appropriate the Bullpen boys discuss the Farm system but it's not one for Hamish... What is Free Agency all about? As it's Boston v Detroit on the podcast it's appropriate that Alan is heading over to Fenway this week and hoping to defend an unusual Highland Bullpen record in Boston! Plus No Hitters, the usual amazing Stats and football in Comerica Park highlighting the one time star of the Scottish Premiership who has now played in both games at Comerica....

    Highland Bullpen baseball podcast - MLB London Series special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 50:58


    It's the highlight of the year for the Highland Bullpen bros - MLB London is just hours away!   Your baseball fans from across the pond are en route to London for the two-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the St Louis Cardinals.   Alan, Dave Junior, Richard and Yorkshire Dave make their predictions for the series and reveal who they will be cheering for.   Alan also leads off the episode to share his experience of the Tigers' recent slump and tries hard to find a silver lining. The Mariners' frustrating season has left Richard riled up while Boston's bottom-placing in the AL East has Yorkshire Dave longing for the opportunity to talk about Ted Williams ... and the current .400 hitter bidding to make history for the Marlins, Luis Arraez.   While Dave Junior is wondering what might have been for the White Sox.   So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2023 - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 31:42


    The Bullpen are back with Alan and the two Daves taking over their teams progress in the last couple of weeks.   The Tigers do their usual and move agonisingly close to 500, what will happen next? Injuries won't help and how tough is their upcoming schedule. But they're a team on a high.   The White Sox highlight is clearly the return of Liam Hendriks and Dave Junior talks it all through with the astonishing timeline of his diagnosis to the mound.   Young Dave also explains what an Opening pitcher is as opposed to a Starting pitcher and it meets with approval all round. Football six pointers and plays are discussed to explains Games Behind and that not all Play Off entries are desirable.   Yorkshire Dave uses the Memorial Day milestone to review the season to date and what we should expect for our teams going forward. Are the Tigers really our best bet for a play off place? How can that happen?   And when is an out not an out as the wise old owl of the team explains the odd situation he came across watching a ballgame recently.   So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU  

    Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2023 - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 60:26


    It's a big Highland Bullpen welcome back for Dave Junior! Our favourite Chicago White Sox fan returns and swings for the fences with some killer stats. And it's a quality start to our latest episode with Yorkshire Dave explaining one of the more unusual pitching metrics in the game of baseball. Host Rich is happy to see Bryce Miller make pitching history for his Mariners. Rich and Yorkshire Dave are also looking to see who comes out on top with their Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox locked at one game apiece in their series.  Highlander Alan isn't a fan of the decision by the Oakland A's owner to take the famous franchise to Las Vegas. The Bullpen Bros also give their verdict on New York Yankees' Aaron Judge after the recent tipping controversy. So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU  

    Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2023 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 47:08


    We're now 30 games into the 2023 Major League Baseball season and the boys in the Highland Bullpen have plenty to discuss. Host Rich's bold claims that the Mariners can go deep into the post-season are not looking too hot - as Julio is yet to ignite and Robbie Ray is out for the year, not to mention that Seattle's finest keep coming up short in close games.   Highlander Alan talks us through the Detroit Tigers' opening to the season, as a tough start has the men from Michigan on course for another tough year. But at least the Tigers are in better shape than Dave Junior's Chicago White Sox, who have made a nightmare start to the 2023 season. Elsewhere, Yorkshire Dave is hopeful that the underachieving Boston Red Sox can keep on the right side of .500 and he reviews his recent trip to Fenway, including Monster tickets and good times in the Bleachers Bar. There's also quality chat about the upcoming London Series between the Chicago Cubs and the St Louis Cardinals, and a discussion on the new 'pizza box' bases! So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2023 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU  

    Opening Day Special for MLB 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 46:24


    Major League Baseball is back on Opening Day 2023! And so is the Highland Bullpen - the baseball podcast from bonnie Scotland. Host Rich takes a look back through the history books to find out if the omens are good for our favourite teams. Spoiler alert - not so much for the Bullpen bros who follow the Sox (any colour)! Highlander Alan talks us through his Spring Training trip to Florida where he packed in tons of sporting action, as per usual. He also reveals his hopes for the Detroit Tigers as they embark on another AL Central campaign. Last year, Dave Junior's Chicago White Sox took the Bullpen bragging rights, but Al is hoping his Tigers can turn the tables in 2023. Elsewhere, Yorkshire Dave is hopeful that the underachieving Boston Red Sox can get Fenway rocking after a lacklustre 2022. He's also looking forward to his own US trip. And Rich makes a bold claim about the Seattle Mariners, backing his favourites to unseat the Astros and be World Series contenders. There's also quality chat about the success of baseball players from Japan. So another packed episode from Scotland. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels. ©Tartan Podcasts 2022 CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU  

    Rugby League World Cup 2021 in 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 40:06


    The Bullpen Bros expand their sporting travels as the Rugby League World Cup visits the North east of England. Tickets were bought in 2020 for the 2021 event which we saw in 2022! Dave Senior is a season ticket holder at Leeds Rhinos and entertained Alan over 4 days with some class action and sport (and alcohol...) with young dave joining us in Newcastle and Middlesbrough. Rugby League is different from Rugby Union in several ways and we reckon a game our American friends would enjoy more and we are not biased. Our games were New Zealand All Blacks v Ireland at Headingley, Scotland v Fiji at Kingston Park, Tinga V Cook Islands at the Riverside finishing with Papua New Guinea and Wales in Doncaster. Rugby, travel, groundhopping, friendship and a few beers and other stuff (it was on offer...) along the way.

    Highland Bullpen 2022 post-season special - can Seattle Mariners keep dream alive and who will win World Series?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 50:36


    After a roller-coaster regular MLB season, the Seattle Mariners are carrying the hopes of the Highland Bullpen in the post-season. Richard is celebrating the end of a 20-year postseason drought but can his boys beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the play-offs? Yorkshire Dave reckons there are positives despite the Boston Red Sox' bruising season while Chicago White Sox fan Dave Junior sheds a tear or two as his first baseball hero bids farewell to the Windy City. Detroit Tigers fan Alan is still on a high from his recent road trip to Seattle and admits he's rooting for Seattle's finest ahead of tonight's play-off opener. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.     ©Tartan Podcasts 2022     CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Bullpen bro does Seattle and what's up with those Red Sox!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 45:55


    The Bullpen Bros are back and one of them has been our man in Seattle, after taking in four Mariners game during his recent trip to the USA (spoiler alert, it's NOT who you think!). He shares his thoughts on the Mariners and whether or not they will achieve their play-off dream, plus his take on the charms of the city of Seattle.  Yorkshire Dave meanwhile isn't quite ready to give up on the Red Sox for the season, despite the troubles at Fenway. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2022   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    6-5 to the Red Sox, not quite...and a Half Way Report Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 52:00


    The Bullpen Bros are back and loving the stats! Red Sox fan Dave recounts a previous episode (season 2 episode 17) where we discussed our favourite scores and common scores. His was 6-5, only happens once in every 33 games but it's been a lot more this season for the Sox. Alan chimes in with a not unsurprising remark on his favourite score vis a vis how the Tigers are doing.   The White Sox meander along unsuccessfully to young Dave's continued frustration after a couple of promising season, but why does he still hold out hope? You can listen in. He also spouts forth on his love of pitching and how his appreciation has changed by his regular late night TV watching.   The All Star Game is coming up and an interesting feature of the picks from Richard's all conquering (well just now) Mariners plus we chat about the Commissioners Picks.   Minor League mentions for Ripken at Durham Bulls, who is  he? And why are another North Carolina team, Burlington Sock Puppets represented over in Scotland?   Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2022   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Which Bullpen is beating the Tigers this week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 47:00


    The Bullpen Bros are back for another week of chat. Alan reveals the standings in the Division just involving our four teams, which explains Richard's absence from the chat as his Mariners are down with the Tigers. But who of Red or White Sox currently tops the table? We chat about what yo'd do with a Home Run baseball after some surprising negotiations involving the Astros and a 16 year old lad. Optimism remains that the two versions of the Sox will make the play offs. The importance of Run Differential, aka goal difference. And in covering other sports we touch on all things Yorkshire with test cricket, US Open golf and of the course the Leeds Rhinos. Did we also mention our very first mention of the Sugar Land Space Cowboys?

    Remembering Ray, the magic of Seville, baseball banter and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 67:25


    We're now into the heart of the 2022 MLB season and the baseball action has been hotting up. Apologies for the delay with this episode due to technical issues, but it is definitely worth the wait. The Bullpen bros pay tribute to Field of Dreams hero and Hollywood star Ray Liotta. Alan and Dave Junior reflect on their magical trip to Seville to see their soccer heroes Rangers come agonisingly close to glory in the 2022 Europa League Final. While Yorkshire Dave leads the round-up of the latest action in MLB. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2022   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    How's your season Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 64:30


    How is your season going? The Bullpen Bros get together to discuss the early start for each of their teams Richard makes sure everyone knows the Mariners re doing the best. Young Dave is disappointed in how the White Sox have gone on a poor run. Tigers fan Alan only wants to talk about Miggy. Yorkshire Dave is the voice of reason with the Red Sox. And we slag of the damn Yankees a couple of times. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Bullpen meets Wool -e-Bull at Durham Bulls Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 37:10


    The Bullpen Bros from Scotland catch up on their first live Baseball match post pandemic as our native Highlander Alan visits Durham, NC and goes to see Durham Bulls on Opening Day Alan and Dave Snr chat through the evening at the wonderfully named Durham Athletic Park. The baseball didn't go so well for the Bulls, getting easily beat and waiting a while for former Detroit Tiger Isaac Paredes to get their first hit. But a great night out all round with the club mascot leading the entertainment, a pre game flyover, beer and snacks, between innings fun and ending up with a wonderful fireworks display. We hope you enjoy listening and look forward to hearing from you sharing your experiences. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Here we Go, the Season is a Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 77:30


    The Bullpen Bros from Scotland share their excitement at the news the season is happening. But with so many rule changes that they need to figure them all out! But of course it needs some New York dramas first.. Did no one realise until now that New York ball players couldn't work in New York, how is it suddenly a story? No one follow the NBA? The early season action sees plenty of inter Bullpen match ups, who'll come out of the blocks fast? Traditionalist Alan shares his pleasure at the changes in the schedule as it moves one more step to logic which always beats tradition. But what do we think of the DH changes, the play off changes, bigger bags and no shifts? All seen through the eyes of some mere Scottish football fans. And after 55 minutes of baseball chat we get to talking about the first ever "salt and vinegar" and "salt and sauce" Scottish Cup semi finals in the same season. And should there be an open draw in baseball play offs? Groundhopping to see the Wombles of Wimbledon and to Pumpherston to see the locals pumped. Dave Jnr then quizzes the  Bros on Scottish football stadia with capacity in excess of 10000. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Highland Bullpen 2022 - MLB lockout latest, predictions for our teams plus boxing and football (soccer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 61:59


    The Bullpen Bros from Scotland discuss the lockout latest and predict how our teams (Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox) will fare following some exciting signings and surprise departures. We also discuss the New York Yankees' decision to retire Paul O'Neill's number and look back at some of the other greats to have received the ultimate honour for their franchise. It's a bumper episode for fans of other sports too, with plenty of football (soccer) chat as a legendary manager leaves Leeds, much to Yorkshire Dave's disgust. And there is boxing chat with Bullpen bro Alan having recently attending his first live boxing event, which turned out to be one fo the most controversial world title fights for many years! Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Bullpen Bros catch up to debate all things baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 40:00


    The Bullpen Bros catch up to discuss the hoped for start of MLB 2022 and a brief insight into how the season will go for our teams. Dave Snr tells us about his chat on Astros Baseball recent podcast, the lockout, Pecota Rankings and Carlos Carrea. Dave Jnr discuss baseball injuries and the importance of a full spring training for the players Insights into Collective Bargaining, Minnie Minosa and Black History Month. Plus, is the MLB falling behind the other American Sports Leagues? Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Hall of Fame to Robot Umpiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 18:30


    The Bullpen Bros get back in the swing of it and head down to the Ballpark as they discuss David Oritz recent elevation to the Hall of Fame with a first round vote! Cooperstown bound! And "Robot Umpires" are they a good thing and will they take "us to our leader" and resolve all umpiring issues going forward. The boys have their say. In under 20 minutes we cover this weeks hot topics. Give it a listen send us your feedback. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Midlands Groundhop with Alan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 52:00


    The Bullpen Bros give more groundhopping experiences from their football travels and although not visited this time Dave Snr does give the Baseball Ground a mention! Alan heads to the Midlands of England and ventures to the North of London as he adds another four English League grounds to his growing list. And one non league ground. This time visits to Lincoln City, Leicester City, Melton Town, Watford and Stoke City. One of the games sees growing stature of the women's game in the UK, Watford the home of Elton John and pork pies in Melton! Chats on the grounds, travels, what you can expect and general football banter. Give it a listen send us your feedback. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Dutch Groundhopping with Dave Jnr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 61:56


    "Young" Dave flies away for the weekend with his son for a weekend's football groundhopping in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Travel tips, tourist and museum tips, visits to Amsterdamsche FC, AVV Swift and AVV SDZ in the Dutch lower leagues. Culture, football and food! Plus the baseball Scots discuss the potential lockout of baseball in 2022 and will it happen?

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast - 2021 World Series review and MLB series finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 50:54


    The baseball bros from Scotland review the 2021 World Series and look back on the MLB season in their series finale. Alan's earned the plaudits by successfully predicting that the Atlanta Braves would be crowned kings of baseball, while fellow Bullpen bros Yorkshire Dave, Dave Junior and show host Richard analyse where it all went wrong for the Astros. The gang also look back on how their respective teams - the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White and Seattle Mariners - performed in the 2021 season. The Highland Bullpen will be back with winter specials throughout the off-season and are already counting the days until baseball returns! Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast - 2021 World Series Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 47:44


    The Highland Bullpen bros return with a 2021 World Series special recorded just hours before the opening pitch in Houston. Yorkshire Dave saw his beloved Boston Red Sox come so close to reaching the Fall Classic but is he backing the Astros to win it all after their ALCS success? Show host Richard's Seattle Mariners may have missed out on a post-season spot but he can't wait to see if the Atlanta Braves can roll back the years to when he first fell in love with baseball. Alan's heart may lie in Detroit with the Tigers but he is no stranger to Atlanta and shares his memories off previous trips to Georgia. While Dave Junior completes the Bullpen bros line-up and makes a compelling case for his predicted World Series winners... Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    MLB 2021 Play Off Predictions and Hopes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 42:09


    Our Baseball and Sports fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. The Bold Bullpen Bros give their predictions for the Play Offs and World Series. Dave Jnr updates us on his world of the White Sox. And celebrations as we finish 5th in our rookie season of the UK Baseball Podcasters Fantasy Baseball League! Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    Two out of Four Ain‘t bad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 18:50


    Our Baseball and Sports fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. So 2 of our 4 teams made the play offs and we already know the Red Sox made it through their Wild Card match up with the Yankees! The White Sox match up against the Astros.   Dave Snr gives his take on what was needed for Red Sox W and Dave Jnr previews the series with the Astros hoping they go one stage further than last season! Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The HIghland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2021- A ”score” of weekly catch ups!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 57:24


    Our Baseball and Sports fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. Is it.a step too far for the Red Sox and Mariners in their play off push? What is the White Sox magic number now? And more importantly we celebrate the Highland Bullpen making the UK Baseball Podcasters Fantasy League play offs! We discuss shows of sporting anger, broken bats, golf clubs and tennis rackets. What‘s your favourite sporting rage incident? We celebrate Roberto Clemente Day, our teams nominees and a wee bit on our own charity work. Before we sign off with last weekend‘s Great British Sporting triumph. Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2021 Week 19 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 49:30


    Our Baseball and Sports fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. Baseball is all about the Play offs now and the chat from the Bros is perhaps an expectation of two of our teams making it but as fans of Scottish sport we won't be counting any chickens at this point. A fascinating chat from Dave Jnr starting out with a player with a 1000 OBP record leads to a fuller explanation of the strike zone and how Eddie Gaedel's sole plate appearance even lead to the MLB changing the rules on their involvement in contract approval. As the world of sport opens up again Yorkshire Dave chats through his night at the boxing at Headingley to see Josh Warrington https://thehighlandbullpen.wordpress.com/2021/09/11/headingley-home-of-champions/ Golfer Alan then celebrates the success of the European Women in the Solheim Cup which also is a perfect segway for this weeks Toledo Mud Hens Daz Cameron mention. Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2021 - weekly catch-up 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 42:52


    It's a triple play on the Highland Bullpen this week! Alan is absent celebrating his birthday in classic Scottish style but we're hopeful he will have sobered up in time for the World Series! White Sox fan Dave Junior and Red Sox diehard Yorkshire Dave stepped up to the plate however, with plenty of great chat about their teams' fortunes after another exciting week of MLB action. Rico's Mariners face an uphill battle to claim a Wildcard sport but he's happy with how Seattle's exciting young team have performed this season. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2021 - the weekly catch up number 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 55:11


    Our Baseball and Stats fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. Detroit Tiger fan Alan goes over the numbers that make up Miguel Cabrera's 500 Home Runs and we celebrate a sport where the greatest players don't need to play for the winners to set records. Who is making the play offs?Dave Jnrs White Sox look good, Yorkshire dave's Red Sox are "tanking" and Rico's Mariners are hanging in there. Tigers fan Alan contents himself with our Fantasy League play off push, is it still on and who has joined the Roster as we enter the final few weeks? Field of Dreams, the Nola brothers match up plus a shocking fact about one of the Bronx Bombers.  Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast MLB 2021 Week 16 Review a Statto's dream!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 57:48


    Our Baseball and Stats fans from across the pond are back with more fun, facts and figures from the latest week in the MLB. Detroit Tiger fan Alan goes over all the numbers from a 17 14 win over the Twins. Our very own White Jox fan Dave tells us the MLB first the White Sox knocked out of the park. Yorkshire Dave gets a bit coy about the Red Sox recent dip in form but with hot bats we remain hopeful of the play offs. We also cover the Trade deadline, Platooning, Run Differentials, the Cleveland Indians new name and all with a couple of 80's pop references thrown in. Give the lads a listen. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast - week 15 of season as our teams take aim at post-season spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 51:31


    Get ready to pin on an Olympic gold medal as your Scottish baseball-loving Bullpen Bros return with the Highland Bullpen. Olympic fever might have gripped the world but we're focused on how our Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners have performed as we pass the 100-game mark in the 2021 MLB season. We've been feeling the heat lately in the British Baseball Podcasts league but find out if we've managed to get back to winning ways. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast E21- week 14 of season with MLB draft, All-Star game, Olympic baseball and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 58:39


    The Scottish baseball-loving Bullpen Bros are back and there is barely enough room in the Highland Bullpen to pack everything in! The fans of the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners loved their first experience of the MLB draft, had fun with the home run derby and went all-in on the All-Star action. Not to mention Olympic baseball chat and the latest news and views on their four teams as the battle for play-off places hots up. Of course, the real action is in the British Baseball Podcasts league where the Bullpen's early season success is proving hard to maintain! Away from the baseball diamond, we also find time to reflect on amazing American success at the recent Open golf championship, plus we check in on the Tour de France. So depending what country you are in, this episode is either 'swell', 'magnifique' or 'braw' as we say in the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy, subscribe and share. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast Series 2 Episode 20 MLB 2021 Week 13 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 33:16


    The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up in this one hour chat! The fans of the Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans. Sadly Dave Jnr couldn't join us this week. Nothing to do with Alan gloating over a Tiger series win over the White Sox. Yorkshire Dave runs the rule over the Boston Red Sox week including news on one of our favourite collectable items, sporting furniture. Which MLB team was giving away a pillow as a freebie? Rico runs the rule over the Mariners pitcher making the All Star Game. The Bullpen are back on form for the Fantasy baseball team with their best won of the year. And our resident expert Dave talks over an MLB first with one of this years three (!) Yankees Triple Plays. 1-2-6-2-5-6 Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast Series 2 Episode 19 MLB 2021 Week 12 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 61:00


    The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up in this one hour chat! The fans of the Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans. Our weekly roundup sees delight as all our teams continue to do weel, both Sox looking good for the Play offs, the Mariners battling for a wild card spot plus the 2nd consecutive winning month for the Detroit Tigers. Spider Tack rears its' head again but firstly in celebration as we recognise fellow Highlander, Tom Stoltman, becoming the World's Strongest Man. Thanks to the sticky substance which was developed for these athletic endeavours and not for more villainous use by Pitchers. Including one of our own who was ejected from a game. The drop in form of our Fantasy team is arrested as we battle to a draw and give an extended run in the team to the Bullpen's favourite Daz Cameron. Which Tiger we replace him with this week as we fight to get back to a play off spot? Our knowledge expands via AAA (Ask About Anything) as we discuss the All Star Game, Infield Fly Rule (compared to the Offside rule!) and in addition to discussing our Matching Sox statistics (plus young Archies horror at the actual colour of those teams socks) we review some more of the great stat facts that hot the world of baseball. And having been back at the football for the Euros you get our predictions, one of which will be wrong by tomorrow morning! Plus Yorkshire Dave remains cautious about England's chances. Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast Series 2 Episode 18 MLB 2021 Week 11 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 53:36


    The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up in this one hour chat! The fans of the Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans. Our regular weekly round up starts of with delight in the Highland Bullpen as our favourite player and honorary Scot, Daz Cameron, gets called back into the Tigers squad and tops it off with a clutch home run. A delight shared by all, not solely our resident Tigers fan. Our love of all things Scottish is matched by our love of things statistical! And we discuss a couple of obscure statistical achievements by two our teams that help us love the game of baseball. We even acknowledge Scotland's Euro 2021 disappointing start in the football. Which mother (or Madre) gets our hero of the week? Yorkshire Dave delves into Quality Starts, Tough Losses and Cheap Wins. yes, they are official terms! And Dave Jnr talks us through the All Star Game and vote and questions how we would set up a similar game in Scottish football. Clearly we had to edit out most of the chat here as we figure out the way forward! Red Sox fan Dave also gets his obligatory Ted Williams reference in. And in our topic of the week we get onto Spider tack, comparisons and major differences with cricket and the use of balls, Cycle Doping, Golf equipment and this random chat ends up explaining the Highland Games. The world's only podcast that takes you from Baseball to Tossing the Caber! Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

    The Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast Series 2 Episode 17 MLB 2021 Week 9 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 61:27


    The Scottish baseball loving Bullpen Bros are back with their weekly round up in this one hour chat! The fans of the Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners all the way over in Bonnie Scotland (and indeed Yorkshire) are here to give their unique and fresh insight on America's game from the eyes of British soccer fans. Big Highlights for the Bros this week as their four teams all swept over the weekend, although the chat does diverge into a weather forecast. Heroes of the week include Seattle's Tom Murphy, Daz Cameron and Josh Donaldson, listen n to find out why. And the lolligagging Yankee, Sanchez, gets a nomination as Villain of the week. Social media review includes chat on the Mexican wave and Yorkshire Dave gives the insight on cricket screens and their relevance. Another W for the Fantasy team but what will we do to face up to the League Leaders this week. Our secrets are traded here. And before we finish with our next week round up we discuss our favourite baseball games scores. everyone has a favourite score, yes? Cheers and enjoy the chat brought to you by Scotland's baseball podcast for fans around the world. #thescotsheardaroundtheworld (now including Iran!) Follow The Highland Bullpen via your favourite podcast apps and on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media channels.   ©Tartan Podcasts 2021   CREDITS Take Me Out to the Ballgame Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Shards [Intro Version] Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic Video Link : https://youtu.be/1BnmlzuVOCU

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