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This week we're visited once again by the wonderful Cody Edgar, binge shrinker and theater teacher extraordinaire. We catch up a bit on his World Series watching experience, growing up playing little league and baseball video games, and Jose Canseco's plan to trap neutrinos to harvest their energy. Then, we play a game inspired by Honey I Shrunk the Binge guessing World Series games by their first and last play. The post 7.23.18 – Sometimes They Come Back with Cody Edgar appeared first on Throwing Junk.

We're back with an extra-remote episode, as Greg checks in from a Motel 6 in Mobile, Alabama. After recapping the week's stories, Daniel and Greg are joined by Greg's sister Liv to play a game decoding the confusing names of minor league baseball teams. The post 7.11.18 – Mobile Blues with Olivia Cote appeared first on Throwing Junk.

The time has come to talk All Star Game. Daniel and Greg go through their picks, showing their vastly different approaches. They also cover the week in baseball, including a game that went on much too long, Javier Baez stealing home, and a pitcher that had a accident. The post 7.5.18 – The All Star Show appeared first on Throwing Junk.

Greg wraps up his review of mascots with his definitive ranking of the best and worst. Plus we discuss players that are hyphenated, travel in time, and barf. The post 6.21.18 – Mascots Pt. 2: Fluff and Homunculi appeared first on Throwing Junk.

Mascots: what are they? What are they for? Where do they come from? Greg answers these questions and more in part one of his journey through the history, current state, and future of mascots. But first, the boys chat about sitting in the club level, a winning balk, and the sad fate of Shohei Ohtani. The post 6.14.18 – Mascots Pt. 1: Magic Boys and Fancy Goats appeared first on Throwing Junk.

Yes that's right, Daniel is still mad about owners. But before he continues his ranting with the story of the Braves' traveling grift show, the boys discuss more Tyler Bauer foolishness, possible dirty play by Anthony Rizzo, and celebrate National Women in Baseball Day. Selected readings for this episode: The Braves Play Taxpayers Better Than They Play Baseball by Ira Boudway and Kate Smith Where Will MLB's First Woman GM Come From? by Christina Kahrl The Hidden Queer History of A League of Their Own by Britni de la Cretaz   The post 5.31.18 – Greedy Owners Pt. 2: Daniel’s Still Mad appeared first on Throwing Junk.

Daniel and Greg are back after missing a week! After touching on the week in news including Tyler Bauer continuing to be named Tyler and Sergio Romo starting a game, Daniel channels his class rage into telling the absurd story of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Read The Absurd History of 'The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim', Daniel's source for this week's episode. The post 5.23.18 – Greedy Owners Pt. 1 appeared first on Throwing Junk.

This week is all about celebrating the career and unique personality of Ichiro. We also check in on the Trevor Bauer unpleasantness, Pujols reaching 3,000, and combined no-hitters. The post 5.8.18 – Celebrating Ichiro appeared first on Throwing Junk.

The survey of teams continues as the guys move on to the senior circuit. Plus some time is spent discussing the Diamondbacks' hot start, the Astros continued defeating of the Yankees, and a pitching appearance by the Kung Fu Panda. The post 5.1.18 – What to Watch: National League appeared first on Throwing Junk.

After briefly catching you up on the fortnight that was in baseball, which includes basebrawls and long at-bats, Greg and Daniel walk you through which teams you should care about. Going division by division, they tell you which teams are most worthy of following this season, whether that's because of exciting play, great stories, or even just good uniforms. This week, it's the American League. The post 4.23.18 – What to Watch: American League appeared first on Throwing Junk.