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A rotating cast of Ringer staff members break down baseball's biggest and silliest stories, mixing in interviews with plugged-in media members and insiders from the front office to the dugout.

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    Follow ‘Ringer Baseball' on Spotify to Listen to ‘The Ringer MLB Show' This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 1:34


    ‘The Ringer MLB Show' has a new home this season: ‘Ringer Baseball.' We'll be moving over and sharing the ‘Ringer Baseball' feed alongside ‘Baseball BBQ.' So search ‘Ringer Baseball' on Spotify and follow—the podcast will be exclusive to Spotify starting later in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Where Will Each Big-Name Free Agent Land This Offseason? Plus: Preseason Prop Bets in Review.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 61:49


    We recap the week in managerial hires (0:45) before guessing where some of the biggest free agents like Trevor Bauer, George Springer, Corey Kluber, and more will land this offseason (18:00). Finally, we review Michael Baumann's preseason prop bets and how everyone did with their predictions (45:30). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Introducing ‘The Ringer MLB Show'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 0:53


    Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram break down MLB's on-field action, roster moves, and quirks every week, with occasional appearances from a rotating cast of Ringer staffers and plugged-in media members around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Dodgers Are World Series Champions After a 32-Year Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 68:12


    We discuss everything—the Dodgers' clutch hitting and bullpen, the Blake Snell decision, and of course Justin Turner's positive COVID test—from the Dodgers' World Series–clinching victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Plus: Dynasty talk has become popular in baseball. Is the Dodgers' dynasty validated, and is there an end in sight? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers Bounce Back to Win Game 5 After a Historically Bizarre Game 4 Loss | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 65:43


    The Rays evened the World Series in Game 4 after a bizarre set of mistakes by the Dodgers allowed Randy Arozarena to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. But the Dodgers bounced back Sunday night on the back of a strong Clayton Kershaw start and some clutch relief pitching to take a 3-2 series lead. Will they close it out in Game 6, or are we going to see a World Series Game 7 for the second straight year?  Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman This episode originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. Follow 'Baseball BBQ' on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Instant Reactions to World Series Game 5 | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 40:50


    Clayton Kershaw continued to rewrite the narrative that he struggles in the postseason, as the Dodgers took a 3-2 lead over the Rays in the World Series. Can the Rays once again even the series on the back of a strong Blake Snell start? Or will the Dodgers close it out in six games? Plus: We react to the end of Game 4 from Saturday night, one of the most ridiculous finishes to any baseball game ever, let alone a World Series game. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco This episode originally ran on the 'R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco' feed. Follow 'R2C2' on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Blake Snell and Brandon Lowe Help the Rays Even the World Series. Plus: How Buehler vs. Morton in Game 3 Will Shape the Rest of the Series. | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 46:37


    We react to a choppy Game 2 that featured seven Dodgers pitchers, a strong but short outing from Blake Snell, and a semi-revival of the Rays' bats. Then, we preview games 3 and 4 before sharing our Fave Five things of the series thus far. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman This episode originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. Follow 'Baseball BBQ' on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dave Stewart Talks Reggie Jackson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, and How Pitching Has Changed Since He Played | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 73:32


    We start this week with a Slingin' Heat featuring Mookie Betts, NFL betting lines, and the upcoming league collective bargaining negotiations (1:50). Then, we're joined by three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart to talk about his illustrious playoff career, the toughest batters he ever faced, pitching wisdom he learned from Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax, how the game has become less about entertainment, and more (13:03). Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Dave Stewart This episode originally ran on the 'R2C2 With CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco' feed. Follow R2C2 on Spotify for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw Dominated Game 1. Is the World Series Now the Dodgers' to Lose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 61:49


    We recap a lopsided Game 1 of the World Series that featured a dominant Clayton Kershaw start combined with all five tools of Mookie Betts prominently displayed. Then, we wonder whether the Rays' pitching staff can keep the Dodgers under five runs per game for the rest of the series, and if not, whether the Rays lineup has any hope of winning the series for them. Finally, we briefly discuss commissioner Rob Manfred's quotes about wanting to keep the expanded 16-team postseason moving forward. Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Dodgers Meet the Rays in the World Series: Five Players to Watch and Our Series Predictions | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 59:12


    We recap a thrilling Game 7 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Braves that featured incredibly clutch home runs from Cody Bellinger and Kike Hernández (1:51) and a surprising Game 7 between the Astros and Rays in which the Rays held on to avoid blowing a 3-0 series lead. Then, we share our five favorite players and predict who will win the World Series, how many games it'll take, and who will take home the World Series MVP trophy (24:40). Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman This episode originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. Follow 'Baseball BBQ' on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Should the Best Franchises Balance Analytics With Old-School Wisdom? Plus: A Mid-Playoffs Mailbag. | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 60:26


    We're back for another late-night podcast to react to the Dodgers' offensive outburst in Game 3 of the NLCS and the Rays' sturdy rotation and bullpen through four games in the ALCS. Plus: CC slings some heat about analytics, the New York tabloids, and the Jets' and Giants' quarterback situations. Finally, we take some of your questions about the future of the Yankees rotation, what it's like in the locker room after a tough postseason elimination, and more (44:28). Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco This episode originally ran on the 'R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco' feed. Follow 'R2C2' on Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Dodgers Rout Their Way Back Into the Series. Plus: Houston Hangs on to Avoid a Sweep. | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 43:49


    We break down the 11-run inning that powered the Dodgers in Game 3, flipping the script in a series that had been surprisingly dominated by the Braves up to that point (0:00). Then, we discuss the saga that was Walker Buehler's pants (1:21), before discussing how even with a loss in Game 4, the Rays have set themselves up nicely to close out the Astros in the coming days (20:33). Finally, we diagnose what it would mean for the White Sox—one of the most exciting young teams in baseball—to hire Tony La Russa, AJ Hinch, or Alex Cora (30:37). Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman This episode originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. Follow 'Baseball BBQ' on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Are the Dodgers and Astros Cooked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 67:25


    The Rays are up 3-0 on the Astros, and it sure seems like they're clicking better than any other team in baseball and they are poised to reach the World Series. We discuss their unmatched collection of rotation and bullpen arms, the Astros struggling to get timely hits, José Altuve's throwing errors, and more (1:30), before switching over to the NL, where the Braves have shocked the Dodgers by getting out to a 2-0 series lead. Is this finally the year Dave Roberts gets the hook for his questionable bullpen usage, or can the Dodgers bats help turn things around for the heavy favorites (19:30)? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Instant Reactions to Rays-Astros Game 1. Plus: Dodgers-Braves NLCS Preview. | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 38:47


    The Rays hung on to beat the Astros 2-1 in Game 1 of the ALCS on the back of a gritty pitching performance from Blake Snell and another Randy Arozarena home run. We recap that game as well as preview the rest of this fascinating series, before also previewing Game 1 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Braves. Will the Dodgers keep rolling along or will the stacked Braves lineup and surprisingly impressive postseason pitching give Los Angeles trouble? Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman  This podcast originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. You can follow Baseball BBQ here on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Rays Eliminate the Yankees In a Heartbreaking Game 5 | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 61:27


    Gerrit Cole and Tyler Glasnow were electric on short rest. Aaron Judge went yard off the best reliever of 2020. The Yankees' and Rays' bullpens went toe-to-toe. But it was Mike Brosseau taking Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman deep that was the difference. We break down everything Yankees-Rays Game 5, where the series went wrong for New York, what the future looks like constructed around this current core, and more on an instant-reaction R2C2. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco This episode originally ran on the 'R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco' feed. Follow 'R2C2' on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cody Bellinger Robs Fernando Tatis Jr. to Help Put the Dodgers Up 2-0. Plus: A Breakdown of Every Divisional Series Thus Far. | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 43:09


    After a stress-filled Game 2 between the Dodgers and Padres, we convene to give our immediate reactions to that series, as well as the Yankees-Rays series that's tilted toward Tampa Bay, the Braves-Marlins series that's headed toward a sweep, and the A's-Astros series that's about to play its crucial Game 4. Plus: We take a victory lap on predicting the pitcher-friendly Globe Life Field would be the talk of the postseason, as well as predicting a big breakout for Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman This podcast originally ran on the 'Baseball BBQ' feed. Follow on Spotify here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Yankees-Rays Game 3 Instant Reactions. Plus: Making Sense of Kyrie's Coaching Comments. | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 62:48


    CC and Ryan give their immediate takeaways as the Yankees fall behind the Rays 2-1 in the ALDS, preview Game 4, and discuss the Yankees' chances of combing back in the series (1:08). Plus, this week in Slingin' Heat, we hear CC's take on Derek Jeter's tenure thus far as the Marlins CEO, Kyrie Irving's comments about the role of head coaches on the Nets, why the NFL hates the Raiders, and more (40:42). Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco This podcast originally ran on the `R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco` feed. Follow `R2C2` on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Divisional Series Check-in: The Marlins-Acuña Beef, Yankees Pitching Shenanigans, Astros Villainy, and the Dodgers' Dominant Depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 61:54


    After a hectic wild-card week, we've settled in nicely to the rhythm of the divisional series. This week on the show, we bounce around to each series and give an in-depth recap of the big story lines. What looks real and what will peter out if the series drag on to five games? Are the Marlins beaning Acuña on purpose? Did Aaron Boone botch Game 2? Are the Astros doing a bit or have they actually convinced themselves they're the protagonists of this playoffs? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Everything You Need to Be Excited for in the AL and NL Divisional Series | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 77:24


    We preview every series in both leagues and break down what you need to know, what you need to get excited for, and which players (outside the obvious) you should expect to show up big (1:03). Then, ESPN broadcaster Boog Sciambi joins to preview Marlins-Braves, describe what it's like to call a fanless playoff game that you're not even in the ballpark for, and discuss the nearly unbelievable arc of Fernando Tatis Jr. (33:26). This episode originally ran on 'Baseball BBQ.' Follow on Spotify for more. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Guest: Boog Sciambi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Will Anyone Pick Against the Dodgers? We Preview the First Round and Predict the World Series.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 62:46


    One of the strangest postseasons in MLB history is about to start. Does that mean any of us will pick a true underdog to win the World Series? We preview the first round series by series before sharing who we think will be the last team standing this year. Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2020 MLB Awards Ballots. Plus, the Playoff Contenders Who've Surprised Us the Most.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 64:46


    For the final time this season, we run through the biggest movers in terms of playoff odds, and share which of the final contenders have surprised us most this season (1:27). Then, with less than a week left in the season, we share our MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year ballots, including unanimous choices like Shane Bieber for AL Cy Young, and three-way split decisions like Freddie Freeman, Fernando Tatís Jr., and Mookie Betts for NL MVP (33:44). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The MLB Playoff Structure Is Changing. How Will That Affect This Year and Beyond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 62:57


    We lead the podcast by discussing the news that commissioner Rob Manfred and team owners want to make the 2020 playoff structure (16 teams and a three-game series in the first round) permanent (1:35). Then, we discuss how the MLB playoff bubble will affect this year and how team strategies will change because there are no days off in between games (18:38). Finally, we preview a weekend full of key series for the 2020 playoff picture (31:58) before discussing the largest movers by playoff odds this past week (48:13). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Divergent Paths of the 2020 Yankees and Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 56:07


    We narrow in on the two biggest preseason favorites to win the 2020 World Series: the Yankees and the Dodgers. What has contributed to their polar opposite seasons, and can the Yankees pull it together in time to regain their chance at a 2020 ring (8:12)? Then, we remember MLB legends Lou Brock and Tom Seaver (27:11) and then choose a preseason underdog that we now think is most likely to make the playoffs (36:02). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Yankees-Rays Is the Fiercest Rivalry in Baseball. Plus, Trade Deadline Takeaways.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 64:09


    After some alleged beanball dominated the discourse around the Yankees-Rays game last night, we outline the recent history of bad blood between the two teams (1:34). Then, we discuss the highest impact trades from the deadline on Monday, including Mike Clevinger and Austin Nola to the Padres (16:29). Finally, we talk about the biggest playoff odds moves of the week (51:34). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Our MLB Award Ballots at the Halfway Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 62:55


    With nearly half of the season over (unbelievably), we run down the awards ballots for the AL and NL and share our top three picks for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year (6:37). Then, we end by recapping the last week in playoff odds changes (48:06). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Has Fernando Tatis Jr. Put the Nail in the Coffin on Unwritten Rules?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 66:05


    This week, we home in on the biggest story in baseball: Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. regressive unwritten rules. We open by wondering whether this will be the old generation's last big stance against electric young players (1:03), before inviting The Ringer's Shea Serrano onto the show so he can learn and react to some of baseball's most ridiculous unwritten rules (21:15). Finally, Mike and Ben close by assessing the most drastic movers by FanGraphs' playoff odds (46:41). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Guest: Shea Serrano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gerrit Cole on Being the Yankees' Ace, Building Relationships With New Teammates, and Witnessing Aaron Judge's Greatness | R2C2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 47:15


    Gerrit Cole is the new guy in the Bronx—CC knows a little something about that. The guys are joined by the Yankees' new ace to talk about staying intense with no fans in the stands (12:45), getting to know new teammates and developing a relationship with a new catcher (34:00), CC's ceremonial first pitch (43:47), witnessing Aaron Judge up close and personal (49:42), and more. This podcast originally aired on 'R2C2.' Subscribe on Spotify. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Gerrit Cole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If Fernando Tatís Jr. Went 20/20 This Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 55:43


    Zach Kram breaks out more halfway-hot takes to open this week's episode, including that the Angels offense will finish in the top two in baseball but the team will miss the playoffs, Fernando Tatís Jr. will go 20/20 in only 60 games, and more (1:40). Then, Ben Lindbergh joins to make sense of the Cleveland starting rotation violating COVID protocols, and then discusses the biggest movers in playoff odds this week (25:02). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ramón Laureano … What Are You Doing, Bro? | Baseball BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 85:13


    We open this week's podcast by reviewing Sunday's ill-advised brawl between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros, from which the resulting penalties are rumored to be severe (1:02). Then, we bring on ESPN's Clinton Yates to break down the unique and growing appeal of Fernando Tatís Jr. and to make the case for the runner on second rule (25:26). Finally, we debate whether the Rockies and Padres are actually good (57:23). This podcast initially aired on the "Baseball BBQ" feed. Follow on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Let Us Be Your Baseball Sommeliers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 57:22


    We scan over the last week in COVID-related baseball news, including the latest on outbreaks in St. Louis and Miami, Yoenis Céspedes opting out, and more (1:23). Then, we curate some of the best things you can spend this shortened season watching—from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, to Fernando Tatís Jr., all the way to Shane Bieber and James Karinchak (17:14). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Miami Marlins' Season Is on Pause. Should the Rest of MLB Follow Suit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 62:49


    Now a couple of days removed from news of a COVID-19 outbreak on the Miami Marlins, we break down what this means for the other 29 teams in baseball, whether the season has a hope of rebounding and finishing, and how MLB can put a better foot forward with its coronavirus protocols (1:19). Then, we discuss an unfortunate rash of pitcher injuries before debuting a new segment in which we choose the largest movers by playoff probability and discuss how their previous week of games affects their chances in a shortened season (30:39). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The 12 Players Most Likely to Hit .400 or Post an ERA Under 1.00

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 62:54


    The MLB season is just one day away. We preview the strange 60-game season by choosing the players we think are most likely to reach statistical milestones unseen in this millennium: hitting .400 for a full season or posting an ERA less than Bob Gibson's 1.12 mark from 1968 (30:57). Plus: Michael Baumann's annual prop bet game (1:51). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Delays Opening Day, Suspends Spring Training | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 22:19


    We gather for an update to our previous conversation about the coronavirus after MLB announced that it would suspend spring training and delay the beginning of the season by at least two weeks. Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Uncertainty Over the Coronavirus, NL Over/Unders, and Bold Predictions | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 60:16


    We briefly discuss the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus as it pertains to Major League Baseball (0:45) before previewing the upcoming season by analyzing whether teams will finish over or under their projected win totals (11:55). We finish with Zach Kram making four long-shot predictions that he thinks have a chance to play out in the National League this year (38:16). Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded Wednesday, March 11, at noon PT. Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Astros Cheating Scandal | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 61:28


    As we prepare to preview the 2020 season, we recap the biggest story of the offseason: the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal and MLB's response to it. We run through a list of 10 questions and explain the effects the punishment will have on the 2020 season. Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mookie Betts Traded From Red Sox to Dodgers | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 35:16


    We convene for another emergency podcast to discuss the biggest MLB trade in years: former MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We run down what this means for the competitive balance of baseball in the 2020 season, why the Red Sox didn't back up the Brinks truck, and more.  Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch Fired Amid Astros Cheating Scandal | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 46:54


    The punishment is in: the Houston Astros' GM and manager were both suspended for a year by Major League Baseball and subsequently fired by the Astros. Has this set a strong enough precedent for what the Astros did? Plus: Will Red Sox manager Alex Cora get the worst suspension of all for his role in devising the Astros' sign-stealing scheme? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Anthony Rendon Is the Third Star to Sign in Just One Week. What Does This Mean for Free Agency's Health? | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 41:21


    In our third emergency free-agent signing podcast of the week, we break down the contract for former Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon: seven years and $245 million to play for the Los Angeles Angels. Now that the best hitter and the best pitcher are off the market, how will the rest of free agency shake out? Plus: analysis of this year's market versus last year's much slower, bleaker market. Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees, and $324 Million—a Baseball Love Triangle | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 37:09


    Gerrit Cole just signed the biggest contract in baseball history for a pitcher, and it's not particularly close. Does this mean the Yankees are the Yankees of old, and have they upended the Astros as the best team in baseball? Plus: The AL East is stacked. Is the addition of Cole, the best pitcher in baseball, enough to win that arms race? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Stephen Strasburg Is Back With the Nationals for Record Money. Is Gerrit Cole Up Next? | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 33:31


    We react to the news that Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the Washington Nationals for the largest total contract for a pitcher in baseball history. What does this mean for his (maybe former) teammate Anthony Rendon, as well as the other top starting pitcher on the market, Gerrit Cole? Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nationals' Championship Celebrations and Offseason Predictions | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 61:55


    We run through the Washington Nationals' weekend in celebration, including Monday's trip to the White House (3:00), before forecasting a slow offseason and predicting where the league's top free agents might end up (33:51). Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Washington Nationals Have Toppled the Houston Astros to Win the World Series | The Ringer MLB Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 55:00


    After a postseason in which Washington trailed in five elimination games, the Nationals clawed their way through to win their first World Series since returning to the capital. We convene to discuss how they pulled it off, the future for both the Nationals and the Astros, and the 2019 postseason at large. Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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