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Bullpen Banter is back for a new season! Links mentioned in this episode: MLB The Show 17 Server Update MLB The Show 21 Editions MLB 21 Stadium Creator Leak via... Read more »
Well, things have certainly changed a bit since the last episode of Bullpen Banter. With all this work from home goodness, my wife has taken over my office, and now... Read more »
Baseball is in the air, and it’s time for a new look for Bullpen Banter! Links mentioned in this episode: 12 Ballpark Summer Pro Baseball Spirits 2019 SpiritsTranslation.com Pro Baseball... Read more »
T.J.’s back from Cleveland and telling all about his All-Star trip… Links mentioned in this episode: OOTP at the 2019 All Star Game! Postscripts from OOTP at the All Star... Read more »
T.J. flying solo… Links mentioned in this episode: This Week in Perfect Team #26 – T.J.’s Birthday Collection! This Week in Perfect Team #26.5 – May Players of the Month... Read more »
This week T.J. and Kris get on the mics and chat it up about the last in Out of the Park Baseball 20’s Perfect Team mode, including a sneak peak... Read more »
This week T.J. is flying solo… Links mentioned in this episode: RANKED SEASONS 2: SUNBURST WEEKLY CONTENT UPDATE: MAY 3, 2019 WEEKLY CONTENT UPDATE: MAY 10, 2019 GAME UPDATE 1.09... Read more »
This week T.J. is flying solo and gushes over Austin Riley. Links mentioned in this episode: SIGNATURE SERIES HEADLINERS, FUTURE STARS, AND THE SILVER AND SPEED EVENT The show is... Read more »
Lots to chat about this week on Bullpen Banter, including two two-sport starts being added to Perfect Team in Out of the Park Baseball 20’s Perfect Team, lots of new... Read more »
This week on Bullpen Banter, we discuss the release of 25 Negro League greats in Out of the Park Baseball 20’s Perfect Team mode, as well as MLB The Show’s... Read more »
This week on Bullpen Banter, I discuss the new Josh Donaldson card that entered the Ticket Counter, the new Hardware flashbacks available in Set 12 packs, the World Series Event... Read more »
This week on Bullpen Banter, I’m flying solo to talk about the roster update, which saw Justin Verlander become a Diamond, the new set of Player of the Month cards,... Read more »
This week on Bullpen Banter, the gang’s all here as we discuss the release of the second set of Future Stars, featuring players like Ian Happ, Jose Berrios and Chance... Read more »
If somehow you don’t already know, I do a live stream show, Bullpen Banter on Twitch.tv/ThatSportsGamer with MIllsGamingTV and SnaggleJ about one of our favorite games, MLB The Show. We’ve... Read more »
SUNDAY AT 3:00 PST. THE WAR TO SETTLE THE SCORE. MILLENIAL NATE VS THE WEASEL (ROUND 3) LIVE ON TWITCH. TWITCH @CoopMLBtheShow Coop & The Weasel welcome TJ aka ThatSports Gamer talk about a slew of topics, most MLB The Show related, but not all. New Ron Guidry & Brooks Robinson Programs. Do these players make our God Squad? What deficiencies do they have? Is the grind worth it? New Battle Royale rewards include Bryce Harper, Jeff Bagwell, Robin Yount, Jake Peavy, and Johnny Damon... the guys break down all these epic cards and more. The show then takes a detour to get into the history of Bullpen Banter. How did he meet up with SnaggleJ and MillsTV? Why did they start an MLB The Show weekly show and what were they hoping to achieve? Is it difficult to stay positive and fair? How does he deal with certain segments of the community who criticize the game and subsequently his content? TJ also talks about his relationship with OOTP Baseball- what that is, what you can do, and what he's learned at a gaming company that could be applied to MLB The Show. Finally, The Weasel and Millennial Nate are headed for a showdown. But before that, each player discusses the controversy of Game 2...
Mariners have won four in a row and we have all the details. Josh Kerns with a Griffey Statue feature and Bullpen Banter!
It was a tough weekend for the Mariners versus the Angels. Bullpen Banter returns and we get ready for the first homestand.
Mariners start a big series with the Blue Jays. We review the weekend and Bullpen Banter returns.
In a recent episode of Bullpen Banter, my weekly show about MLB The Show 16, I talked about the five player types that you need on your bench to succeed.... Read more »
Mariners lose two of three against the Cubs, including a wild one on Sunday Night Baseball. We also have Bullpen Banter, Week That Was and Joe Maddon.
The second half begins with the Astros. We take a look at the first half with the First Half That Was. Also, Bullpen Banter returns.
Charlie Furbush and Tom Wilhelmsen reunite on Bullpen Banter. Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers talk homers.
M's take 2 of 3 from St. Louis. Bullpen Banter, Week That Was return. We hear from Wade LeBlanc.
The Mariners fall to the Tigers. Bullpen Banter with Robinson Cano and GM Jerry Dipoto visits.
Preview of the series with Tampa. Bullpen Banter returns. We look at the division and Aaron Goldsmith chats with Noel Sevilla.
The Mariners were swept in Texas. Bullpen Banter and Week That Was returns and we preview the homestand.
Mariners score 16 runs to cap off a great May. Andy McKay talks about the system and Bullpen Banter returns.
The Mariners sweep the Reds and we have highlights. Also, we have Bullpen Banter, Week That Was and so much more.
Mariners swept by the Angels. Mike Trout talks about Felix. Bullpen Banter and Week That Was Return. Bob Nightengale visits
Mariners go 5-2 on their trip. Bullpen Banter, Week That Was and Kevin Martinez are all featured
Mariners take two of three from KC. Jerry Dipoto visits. Bullpen Banter and Week That Was Returns. We talk about the outstanding rotation.
We take a close look at the Mariners' impressive 6-3 trip. Bullpen Banter and Week That Was make their usual Monday appearances.
Mariners are swept by A's. Bullpen Banter and Week That Was Return. Griffey throws a first pitch.
Listen to Bullpen Banter and Week That Was discuss Ken Griffey Jr. throwing the ceremonial first pitch and the Mariners being swept by the A's.
The final game of 2015. We hear from Lloyd McClendon and Nelson Cruz. Bullpen Banter returns and we take a listen to The Year That Was.
The Mariners lose a close one to the Astros. Mike Blowers will talk about the race. We chat about Mike Trout's catch and Bullpen Banter returns.
Mariners hit lots of homers and you will hear them. Bullpen Banter returns.
Rockies take two of three from the Mariners. We have a discussion about September rosters and Bullpen Banter returns.
Mariners sweep the A's, but fall to Texas in the first game of the series. Bullpen Banter, Shawn O'Malley and Kevin Martinez are featured.
Mariners return home after a great 5-2 trip. We'll review the action and get ready for a big 6 game homestand. Bullpen Banter is back.
Weekend recap, McClendon, Ackley and Bullpen Banter
The Seattle Mariners sweep in Boston for the first time in their history. It was an epic series and we will detail all of the action. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter.
The Mariners take two of three from the Tigers and vault into the Wild Card spot. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter.
An epic night at Safeco Field as the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays. Thunder rolled, lightning cracked and the the bats roared. Bullpen Banter returns!
The Seattle Mariners were busy in Baltimore over the weekend and we detail all the action. A monster homestand starts on Tuesday and Kevin Martinez will preview it. Howard Johnson will talk about M's hitting. Bullpen Banter is back with Charlie Furbush and Jason Phillips. Lou week starts today!
The Mariners and Angels played some marathon baseball games over the weekend and we will detail the action. Kyle Seager will tell us about his All-Star experience. Bullpen Banter is back with Charlie Furbush and James Jones.
The Seattle Mariners roll into the All-Star break by taking two of three from the Oakland A's. Felix Hernandez was amazing once again we will detial the history he made. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter as he sits down with All-Star Kyle Seager. The Week That Was also returns.
The Seattle Mariners return home after a 4-2 trip. We explore the past week through the Week That Was. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter. We will hear about the change in the rotation and what it means for the first game against the A's this weekend. Gregg Greene will stop by to preview the homestand before the All-Star break.
Felix Hernandez dominated the Cleveland Indians while only allowing one hit in eight innings of spectacular baseball. Felix is on a ridiculous roll and we will break it down. Bullpen Banter with Charlie Furbush is back. The Week That Was makes its very first appearance on the podcast. Former UW pitcher Nick Hagadone will join the program. We will take a look at a big night for the M's as they hit the road to Houston.
The Seattle Mariners swept aside the Kansas City Royals in a three game weekend series. We will detail the action through the highlights and get plenty of clubhouse reaction. Bullpen Banter is back with Charlie Furbush and guest Mike Zunino. It’s Felix Day and we will preview the matchup with the Boston Red Sox. Everett AquaSox Manager Dave Valle joins Aaron Goldsmith to talk about how the start of the season has gone. Mike Blowers talks about how good the bullpen has been.
The Seattle Mariners salvaged the final game of the three game weekend series with the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Hisashi Iwakuma was sensational again and the opposing manager will verify that fact. After over 1,000 Major League games John Buck played a new position. He will tell you how he made himself ready for it. Bullpen Banter is back as Charlie Furbush visits with Brad Miller. Mike Blowers shares a funny story about a former teammate with a fantastic arm and the tattoo to prove it.
Felix Hernandez set a career high with 15 strikeouts on Sunday against Tampa Bay. We will relive his glorious game as the M's paste five runs on the board to claim victory. The Mariners took two of three over the weekend and we preview what it will take to win the series. It is Monday so Charlie Furbush and Bullpen Banter will be here. Tampa Bay held a tremendous ceremony for Don Zimmer who recently passed away. We will hear stories about his life from people close to him.
Chris Young and Roenis Elias were brilliant as the Seattle Mariners took 2 of 3 over the weekend from the Detroit Tigers. We detail their special outings through highlights and plenty of clubhouse reaction. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter. Max Scherzer explains what helped turn him into a Cy Young award winner. Rick Rizzs chats with Taijuan Walker.
After splitting with the Houston Astros over the weekend the Seattle Mariners took down the Angels on Memorial Day. The M's speed was on full display and Robinson Cano knocked in a couple of runs. Michael Saunders talks about Cano's importance to the team. Lloyd McClendon praises Young and evaluates his team after 50 games. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter and we find out all that is happening at Safeco Field the rest of the weekend.
The Seattle Mariners took down the Minnesota Twins in the final game of the three game series. It was a big day for the offense as Robinson Cano and Michael Saunders continue to surge. Bullpen Banter is back with a twist and Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven visits with his thoughts on Tommy John surgery.
Chris Young examines pitching. We visit with Scott Weber from Lookoutlanding.com and the wildy popular Best of Bullpen Banter 2013 in unveiled.
The Mariners split a four game series over the weekend with the Kansas City Royals. We breakdown the series and head to the clubhouse for reaction and analysis. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter and we find out what a pterodactyl sounds like. We also celebrate game number 5,000 for Producer/Engineer Kevin Cremin
The Mariners take a wild weekend series in Houston and we detail all of the action. Charlie Furbush is back with Bullpen Banter and Mike Zunino goes in depth on catching.
The Seattle Mariners take two of three from the Texas Rangers over the weekend as Kyle Seager continues to mash the baseball. Charlie Furbush is back with another edition of Bullpen Banter.
The Mariners fall in Miami as the transfer rule continues to be a menace. We will get an inside look from Willie Bloomquist and Mike Blowers. Charlie Furbush will bring you Bullpen Banter and Rich Donnelly tells a tremendously touching personal story.
The Seattle Mariners lost two of three in Oakland over the weekend, but come home after an impressive 4-2 road trip. We will recap the weekend, dive into the greatness of Felix Hernandez, hear from Chris Young and Charlie Furbush has the very first Bullpen Banter of the season.
Episode 349 Al Skorupa is a prospect writer for Bullpen Banter and FanGraphs, with particular knowledge of the college game. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]
Episode 310 Al Skorupa writes for Bullpen Banter and (quite recently) RotoGraphs and resides just outside of Providence, Rhode Island. He discusses the specific challenges of, and opportunities for, covering prospects in the Northeast. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]