Podcasts about Baseball Talk

Two tales of children whose adult life in baseball might have been influenced by childhood fears real and imagined (but mostly real). First, the speed-king of 1880s baseball (since dethroned or at least debunked) has to watch his parents await the arrival and Robert E. Lee and his hordes on their doorstep. Then we return to John McGraw, his dangerous youth, his possible encounters with Mark Twain, and an afterlife wish-list of writers, actors, and cartoonists posted by an obscure writer who soon thereafter journeyed to the next world to meet them himself. We then conclude by debating if young McGraw had better options for escaping his dilemma than we do today. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Two stories featuring one of the more rage-addicted pitchers of all time (no, not Johnny Allen, but good guess), one in which he overestimated a Hall of Famer's rigidity and got ejected for it, another when he had simply had enough and removed himself from the situation—a self-destructive impulse that, in select circumstances, it might well be liberating to emulate. Plus: We revisit a segment on Tommy John, who passed away this week, and an occasion when his pitching arm was badly hurt—no, not that time. Another one! The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

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There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.

Two stories in which the players' absence from the narrative is the point: First, we go back to John McGraw's first right fielder with the Giants, a speed-based player who was supposed to be a nice guy, but still found occasion to heave this bat at the opposition. Then we visit a St. Louis Stars great who took a drink—or a lot of them—from the wrong bottle and ended up stiff and cold in San Diego. We ought to know more. Why don't we? The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Over a hundred years ago, a forward-thinking sportswriter suggests that a certain Yankees slugger might solve a munitions crisis much like the one the United States military is reportedly suffering from today. Then we turn to the Giants of the John McGraw era for one of the more obscure Hall of Famers, one very different from Ruth but, like the Babe and the “platinum blonde” actress Jean Harlow, he got a raw deal from his own body. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Our Audacy sports betting insider PJ Glasser stops in to share his insights with the NFL, college football futures, Paul Skenes, Adley Rutschman. Our Expert for Winners.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. We saw a camp scuffle at Fisher today, Gene shares all of the details. We also heard from Terrel Bernard & Khalil Shakir. Gene also has some other NFL stadium news. The Sabres & NHL are also in the news. Plus Gene loves talking baseball news. Timmy wraps up the hour with his take.

Full Show Broadcast. Happy Birthday to Buffalo Bills legendary coach Marv Levy-who turns 101 today. Gene breaks down some of the Bills training camp storylines... More James Cook receptions? It's also the MLB trade deadline today. What are the deals on Gene's mind? Timmy's baseball take & Nate Geary from WGR-550 on Bills camp.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. A very happy birthday to Buffalo Bills legendary coach Marv Levy who turns 101 today. Gene also dives into some of the training camp storylines. We have MLB news as today is the trade deadline. Gene fills you in with all of the details. Plus the NFL hall of fame game is this thursday.

Where do you stand on Gene's take in the Diamondbacks-Guardians scuffle? Were there unwritten rules broken? Today is also the MLB trade deadline, Gene shares some of his thoughts on deals alrady completed. With uncertainty with a possible labor strike, after today, when will we see future baseball trades?

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Tim Schneider shares one of the more strange sports takes. Today is the MLB trade deadline, Gene give you the latest deals. Nate Geary from WGR-550 in Buffalo joins the show to analyze and discuss the storylines of Buffalo Bills training camp.

Have you ever crashed a scooter into a firetruck? Tim will explain.

In 1922, two New York teams make July trades that provoke a change in the way the game is played. Both were successful in their way, but how successful were they, really? And why did one of them involve a pitcher throwing up on Casey Stengel's floor and a future Hall of Fame third baseman possibly passing blood? And we stop in on Babe Ruth in his last days and contrast a life of actual experience with a life of artificial experience. Trigger Warning: There's a cussword at about 19:35. Hide the dog! The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

No Buffalo Bills training camp morning practice today, but Gene still has plenty of Bills content and topics. Where do the Bills sit in terms of Super Bowl betting favorites?

Our favorite baltimorean & Audacy sports betting insider, PJ Glaser in LIVE in our WROC Studios. Gene & PJ break down all of the major sports headlines around the sports landscape.

PJ Glasser & Gene discuss the college football world. What are some of PJ's favorite Bama games & memories? Will his Baltimore Orioles be buyers of sellers at the MLB trade deadline?

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Audacy Sports Betting Insider, & our favorite Baltimorean joins us LIVE in our WROC studios. Gene, PJ & Tim discuss everything from Bills training camp, NFL Super Bowl favorites, college football, the MLB trade deadline & more.

Full Show Broadcast: Happy Friday everyone! Gene tackles a key Bills training camp competition & says do NOT sleep on this player. Jim Riley from BallCap Sports joins the show & steps into the batters box to help preview the MLB trade deadline. PJ Glasser is LIVE in studio for hour #2. PJ,Gene & Tim cover everything is the sports world from the Bills, Ravens, NFL, college football & the MLB trade deadline.

Jim Riley from BallCap Sports joins the show as the MLB trade deadline is Monday. What names is he hearing that could be on the move? Who are the buyers & sellers? Plus Gene & Jim discuss the looming dark cloud ... labor negotiations.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. The Bills have wrapped the second day of training camp. What are Gene's take aways & observations. Sal Capaccio from WGR-550 in Buffalo joins the show to share what he has seen at camp so far. What are Sal's headlines?

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with terrible time Timmy's terrible take of the day on Baker Mayfield. Plus Gene has a take on ESPN & the WNBA. What's new with Bills kicker Tyler Bass? Did Kyle Shanahan get trolled by WGN? With the MLB trade deadline on Monday, what is Gene hearing about possible deals? And Last Call is always for you!

Full Show Broadcast. Buffalo Bills training camp continues as day 2 is now officially in the books. What are Gene's take-aways and lingering questions? Sal Capaccio from WGR sports radio 550 in Buffalo joins Gene in hour 1. He has a full recap of the first two days of camp. Tim Schneider begins hour 2 with his hot take of the day. Gene sprinkles in shots & sports news & headlines as well. Finally Last Call is for you as Gene closes out the show.

Day 1 of Buffalo Bills training camp is officially in the books at St. John Fisher University. What did Joe Brady, Josh Allen, Brandon Beane have to say? Do The Buffalo Bills have a Super Bowl defense?

Full Show Broadcast. Day 1 of Buffalo Bills training camp football is in the books. Gene has all of your details. Charlie Shuman from Lattimore Physical Therapy stops in (hour 1) to tackle key injuries. Mike Catalana from 13 WHAM Sports & Buffalo Plus joins the show in hour 2. What were the key take away from the first day? What did head coach Joe Brady, Josh Allen & Brandon Beane have to say? Plus Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene dishes out shots.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. What are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doing with Baker Mayfield & Vita Vea? Eagles sign Jalen Carter to a massive contract. Shohei Ohtani & his interpreter are back in the news. Matt Parrino joins the program to get you set for training camp. Lastly, what happened to the squirrel in Detroit?

Full Show Broadcast: Happy Buffalo Bills training camp (Eve) Bills fan. Gene has his storylines & goal for the Bills this season. How would baseball fans feel if the LA Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal? How are we feeling about LeBron James in Philly? Gene starts hour 2 with shots & top sports headlines. What exactly are the tampa bay buccaneers doing? Matt Parrino joins the show to preview Bills camp. The squirrel steals the show at comerica park.

Rochester Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy stops by the show to talk about the state of the Wings.

Full hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Hour 2 kicks off with Rochester Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy. What is the latest news with the Wings? Also, Buffalo Bills reporter Ryan Talbot joins the program. He is here to discuss all the happenings surrounding the Bills, as well as a preview training camp. How would you like a tour New Highmark stadium? Gene tells you how in last call.

Full Show Broadcast. What do you think of the Bills new alternate nickel city uniforms? LeBron signs in Philly. Tim Schneider's take on King James. Rochester Red Wings Manager Matthew LeCroy & Buffalo Bills reporter Ryan Talbot join the show today. Plus, how can you get a tour of New Highmark Stadium? Gene has all of the details in last call.

Last Call in The Sports Bar is always for you. Gene is questioning MLB Hall Of Fame inductees.

Full Show Broadcast: Keon Coleman is top of mind for Gene as Bills training camp is next week. Charlie Shuman, from Lattimore Physical Therapy joins Gene to help examine some players who are dealing with injuries. Tim Schneider shares a clever take on college basketball. Shots & headlines to begin hour 2. PJ Glasser has your best bets & don't forget Last Call.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Gene kicks off the second hour with shots. Bottom of the hour our betting expert PJ Glasser joins the program as he shares his best bets in sports. Finally Last Call is for you.

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The Sports Bar full jammed packed show: Gene reacts to the World Cup Final & FIFA overall. He has high praise for US & North America for hosting. When will the US host again? Is Messi back in 4 years? Rich Nightingale & Penfield baseball check in from the Little League World Series. Will LeBron ever make his decision? Silver Lining? Timmy's Hot Take, The new nostalgic Knighthawks.

Two instructive tales of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who, as Casey Stengel said, were at that time in Brooklyn. The 26-inning man places a clever comeback among his last words, but not before pilfering some stocks that didn't belong to him, marrying the bosses daughter, and going broke, not necessarily in that order. Then a Deadball Era shortstop is spectacularly overrated compared to his betters, which included one of the best of all time, Honus Wagner. We also wing past one of the great forgotten offensive seasons in Cincinnati Reds history, revisit an oft-repeated Maya Angelou line, quote a key paragraph or two from Bleak House as it pertains to Charles Ebbets' estate, and so much more!The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

We ask of various figures past and present (as Mark Twain once did) “Is He Alive or Is He Dead?” finishing with the time Babe Ruth was reported to have fatally crashed his car. Then we try to compare players across eras and find too many irreconcilable differences for comfort, and conclude with an Expos semi-great, the writer who seemingly inspired his parents, and the decline of reading. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

A July 4th episode: Lou Gehrig's farewell and slight return, Joe DiMaggio flashes back to the Iron Horse streak, the National League is founded in the Centennial year as things go very wrong for George Custer (couldn't have happened to a nicer guy), one of Sitting Bull's kids gets baseball fever, and a .400 hitter sickens and vanishes from history because of a sometimes-flexible “rule.” The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?Body Fall.Wooden Floor.Vinil Floor Covering x5_EM.mp3 by newlocknew

This week Jammin Joe talks all things baseball. Topics include the Atlanta Braves, a prestigious award goes out to a UGA Baseball Legend, and Jammin Joe connects via the Fan For All Seasons Fan Line with former co host RG3 to talk about a special Braves Prospect in Rome GA!

Rashad McCants shares a story about a post-game clash between Wally Szczerbiak and Kevin Garnett that got Wally traded, before Stone Garrett recalls getting injured by a stupid knife prank pulled by former teammate Josh Naylor. Next, Jerry's final update brings the sounds of Team USA advancing in the World Cup, sparking an in-studio "gooooooaaaaalllll" competition won by AL. We then hear Steve Cohen express extreme worry over the Mets and their farm system after a Canada Day loss to the Blue Jays that leaves them at 2-10 in their last 12 games, followed by Jazz discussing what's going wrong. Finally, we hit the Yankees' 17 errors over their last 12 games, highlight Shaun Morash's "heat is dangerous" line as the Moment of the Day, and welcome Morash into the studio for the final segment of the show.

A young Yogi Berra battles his own pitching staff just as Dalton Rushing struggles to call pitches for Shohei Ohtani, Casey Stengel drags Yogi into the Joe McCarthy mess in Washington, Lefty Grove throws at a catcher and Dorothy Thompson tries to help war refugees. And John McGraw thought tennis-playing pitchers were effeminate? All that and more in this week's episode! The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out? Ambient battle noise: swords and shouting by pfranzen; Epic Cinematic Music: Let's Go to Zanzibar by lena_orsa

We discuss NC State baseball's transfer portal additions, the returning roster, and much more on the latest podcast!