Podcast appearances and mentions of craig calcaterra

Baseball Author, Craig Calcaterra of Cup of Coffee visits the showPast interview on CBA & OhtaniPete Rose to be pardoned Jackie Robinson – What is the way forwardMLB, does what power wantsExample of Rob Manfred &  decision to pull the MLB All-Star game from Atlanta due to how the wind was blowing at the timeHow will the wind blow from Washington, DCWill teams cancel Pride Night & rework other promotions?Could Jackie Robinson Day be downplayed, Would Trump unretire Robinson's numberBuffalo Blue Jays & how will we see fandom react at the Atlanta / Toronto gameCanada is standing their ground Whitewater rafting – leaning into the wave – counter intuitive but successful strategyCanadian military general rule – don't talk politics in the war room.Mat feels the need to speak-up during these times & reflects on when growing up his family would discuss timely topics at the dinner table with perspectives from hippie-ish to the hard line right wing US folks find discussing politics tabooInformation Ecosystem has been hit with a perfect stormSocial Media can be poisonGoogle reflecting  -  'reinforces what it thinks you like or what it thinks you know.'Bluesky may be a small part of getting out of it. Reflections on The AthleticEducating people &  making them aware of what's actually going on, presenting facts in a logical way without being antagonisticCreate a trust that funds media outlet Small Local News outlets like Columbus Ohio, Matter News, can make a differenceCould Bluesky be shut down?Community – there are less places where people have to come togetherGOP Speaker instructs party members to not hold in-person town hallsHow Trump has impacted the separatist movement in QuebecOne country threatening another country's sovereigntyRepublicans bad behavior & talk veiled as a joke, only to later become a planned realityNo nation or combination of nations could face a Russia / USA allianceCraig's Pandemic Diary & MusicMLB Spring Training – Media Training for players on how to answer questions that could get you in troubleTommy PhamHumor as Self-Defense in serious situations - Laugh in the face of HorrorsAI Robotics & manual labor being replacedTim Hortons, Hot Dogs & Canadian Ash BatsWill laid off Federal Employees be able to afford to go to gameMar-a-Lago – Unfrosted Marjorie Post, Jerry Seinfeld & EF HuttonSponsorships across the border - Kubota, Molson Ky Bourbon & Crown Royal Eggs are less expensive in CanadaFreedom Fries – will Poutine be renamed Freedom KurdsAmericanos v Canadianos coffeethe 11th province Spring Training games feel like practiceColumbus Clippers & robo-ump – will it be in MLB by 2026The Human Element - Robo doesn't recognize Max ScherzerAI PoliticiansCraig Calcaterra's Cup of Coffee, newsletter is definitely a must readFollow Mat Germain on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.social, Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

 Super Bowl & Baseball Season Kickoff:Mark is happy to see football season ending & baseball season beginningMat shares his excitement for baseball despite the cold in Canada.Spring Training & Player Movements:Discussion on Pete Alonso's contract situation with the Mets.Comparing Alonso's deal to Blake Snell's contract strategy.Mat's analysis of free agents and potential team fits: Alex Bregman to the Phillies, Nick Pivetta to the Orioles, Patrick Corbin to the Pirates, and more.Orioles' Pitching & Playoff Aspirations: Breakdown of Orioles rotation and potential improvements.How adding depth could strengthen their playoff chances.Veteran Signings & Impact on Teams: JD Martinez as a potential fit for the Rays.Justin Turner's possible role with the Reds.Jose Iglesias and Yasmani Grandal as solid veteran options for the Marlins.Mookie Betts' Leadership with the Dodgers: Mookie Warns team to stop thinking about the World Series. Take it 1 game at a time  - the past is not a givenYankees entitlement attitude has proven  crippling with poor performancMLB Draft Pick Trading Debate: Discussion on why MLB does not allow trading of most draft picks.How allowing trades could benefit small-market teams.Comparisons to other sports leagues where draft pick trading is commonWhy don't people want to watch the MLB draft selections WWF Draft spin the wheel – could be model for MLB lotteryFour Nations Cup & Hockey Talk: Mat shares insights on the Four Nations Cup in hockey.Recounts when Wayne Gretzky & Mario Lemieux played on the same lineCanada's performance and Nova Scotia's impact on the sport.Final Thoughts & Upcoming Baseball Season: Concerns over early injuries in spring training.Excitement for the season ahead.Mark's plans to watch the Rays in Tampa and a quick look at season ticket pricing.Follow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

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Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a little Throwback Thursday as we revisit a SPOOKY commercial that Woodsy was asked to record this time last year. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This before we hit the phones and are joined by MLB writer Craig Calcaterra, author of the Cup of Coffee newsletter, and get his thoughts on the World Series and the 2024 MLB season coming to an end! Listen here!

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday-Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as we get ready for a little rest this weekend after a LONG week. Then we talk about some of the chaos we watched in the NCAA tournament yesterday before MLB writer Craig Calcaterra joins the show to give us a great breakdown of this Shohei Ohtani story that continues to get more and more strange. Listen here!

The White Sox are talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop. Renderings of the stadium concept were released Wednesday. With that in mind, Dan Bernstein shared what Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra recently wrote about stadium tax abatements and the cost to taxpayers.

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the quickest path to relevance for the White Sox is building a good team, not building a new stadium. The organization is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop. With the new stadium talks in mind, Bernstein then shared what Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra recently wrote about stadium tax abatements and the cost to taxpayers. Later, during the high noon segment, the guys listened and reacted to comedian and podcast host Conan O'Brien's hilarious bidet ad.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had a discussion about how Bears quarterback Justin Fields' statistics stack up against those of franchise quarterbacks around the NFL. Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra then joined the show to discuss two-way star Shohei Ohtani's record-setting $700-million contract with the Dodgers, whether the Cubs can successfully pivot after not landing Ohtani and more. Later, Holmes explained why he loves the deferrals in Ohtani's contract.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss two-way star Shohei Ohtani's record-setting $700-million contract with the Dodgers, whether the Cubs can successfully pivot after not landing Ohtani and more. 

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss the Cubs' resurgence this season, left-hander Justin Steele's stellar season, the White Sox's irrelevance and more. Sound Opinions co-host Greg Kot then joined the show to discuss the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died last week, and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Later during the High Noon segment, Bernstein and Holmes discussed a husky sneaking out of its home and making its way to a Metallica concert in California.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss the Cubs' resurgence this season, left-hander Justin Steele's stellar season, the White Sox's irrelevance and more.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss recent criticism regarding the culture within the White Sox organization, the recent brawl between Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez, the Cubs' race to win the National League Central division and more.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes reacted to baseball broadcasters rallying in support of Orioles announcer Kevin Brown, who was suspended by the team after pointing out the its previous poor record against the Rays. The guys were then joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra, who discussed recent criticism regarding the culture within the White Sox organization, the recent brawl between Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez, the Cubs' race to win the National League Central division and more. Later, Jon Greenberg -- founding editor and senior columnist for The Athletic -- to discuss the Sox being in disarray.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened to Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus address the media as players report to Halas Hall for training camp. Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra then joined the show joined the show to discuss the Cubs being potential sellers and the White Sox being likely sellers at the August 1st MLB trade deadline. Later, Bernstein and Holmes reacted to ACC commissioner and former Northwester athletic director Jim Phillips address the hazing allegations within the university's football program.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by David Dusek of Golfweek to discuss the stunning news of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merging. Did anyone see this coming? Later, Craig Calcaterra of the Cup of Coffee newsletter joined the show to discuss the conundrums of the struggling Cubs and White Sox. Finally, does NFL commissioner Roger Goodell need to make it more clear what players can and can't do in regards to gambling?

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi discussed NFL owners approving flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football late in the season. After that, Cup of Coffee newsletter writer Craig Calcaterra joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines. Later, Bernstein and Rahimi reacted to a bird being harmed during the White Sox-Guardians game Monday, when hilarious commentary ensued.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease's struggles after he yielded a season-worst seven earned runs in Chicago's 12-5 loss to Kansas City on Monday. Cease has an 8.25 ERA in his last five starts. After that, Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra joined the show to discuss the Cubs' chances to win the NL Central, the Cardinals relieving Willson Contreras of his catching duties and Cease's struggles. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened to former White Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik's story about former manager Ozzie Guillen being hungover on the first day of spring training one year.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss the Cubs' chances to win the NL Central, the Cardinals relieving Willson Contreras of his catching duties and White Sox right-hander Cease's struggles.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while Bernstein and Holmes described the players' strengths and weaknesses. Later, Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra joined the show to discuss the White Sox's struggles in their 7-16 start, the Cubs' early success and more.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss the White Sox's struggles in their 7-16 start, the Cubs' early success and more.

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi reacted a report from the Sun-Times that third baseman Yoan Moncada will likely miss the remainder of the team's series with the Twins with a sore back. They then took calls from Score listeners  reacting to the report on Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson being placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left knee. Later, Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra joined the show to discuss the mounting injuries to the White Sox's core players, the early impact of the new MLB rules, and more.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about the World Baseball Classic, and whether or not it's a bad thing that the top U.S. pitchers are not pitching for Team USA. Then we get to "Don't Do This" before we're joined by our man Craig Calcaterra at the bottom of the hour to catch up, talk some baseball, and get his thoughts on our 2023 Padres! Listen here!

Ben and Woods are joined by baseball writer Craig Calcaterra, author of the "Cup of Coffee" newsletter! Listen here as Craig gives his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, the 2023 Padres and Peter Seidler's plan, and MUCH more!

Craig Calcaterra, Steven Goldman & Mike Ferrin look at Bob Dylan's 1992 release "Good As I Been To You", a collection of folk & blues covers that actually helped pave the way for Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" and his late career renaissance.

A MLB Fairy Tale - Exiled: Sea Unicorns, ValleyCats, Volcanoes & Yanks from the Isle of Staten. These 4 have taken MLB to court. Now DOJ appears & is showing an interest.Judge Lou Schiff walks us through this news.Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs in 1922 https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/259/200/ Toulson Case Oakland A's case Lower Court dismissed Minor League affiliates lawsuit against MLB DOJ comes a visiting as a “friend of the court” Legenfs Casey Stengel & Mickey Mantle testify before Congress William Shea & the Continental League MLB likely to settle?Courts point back to Congress for responsibilitySave America's Pastime Act - NOT! Minor Leaguers  - Scott Brosius is bringing change What kind of deals will MLB make with the displaced Minor League Owners? You can keep your minor league team,  just not affiliated with an MLB parent organization Joshua Schuab, Commissioner of American Association of Professional Baseball  OSHA requirements - When the Colorado Rockies moved Handicapped seating to a lesser view Department of Justice (DOJ), getting involved with baseball Will MLB write a check to the Minor League teams make it all go away Craig Calcaterra – investing in a team or a player World Baseball Classic (WBC) Mat Germain speaks to WBC becoming like the Soccer World Cup Miami WBC Pool –some of the 1st round games are Sold Out Ballplayers pride representing their country in the WBC.Special Thanks to Lou Schiff for sharing his knowledge, stories and experience with the @TheBaseballBiz audience., Lou is daily on Twitter @BaseballandLaw BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts &@TheBaseballBiz on Twitter Thanks to Josh Woodward for the music "Princess" & to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" Curt Flood & the fight for Free Agencyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/9873944 Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, 259 U.S. 200 (1922) https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/259/200/ Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition v. Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Ltd. https://www.quimbee.com/cases/colorado-cross-disability-coalition-v-colorado-rockies-baseball-club-ltd Craig Calcaterra, Rethinking Fandom  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/10262510  

DATA'S DAD LIVES and that causes a whole lot of problems for our favorite android and the Enterprise. Joining us this week is special guest Craig Calcaterra, a sportswriter who writes at Cup of Coffee, one of the top newsletters on Substack. He also has a brother and a dad, but his love of Star Trek goes beyond family ties -- his love life was at one time centered around the outcome of "The Best of Both Worlds." This episode continues our look at key episodes that might factor into the events of Star Trek: Picard - Season Three, specifically, how Lore figures into the 10-episode season. Does his surprise appearance in this episode hold any special meaning? Do Craig and Bryan think "Brothers" warrants a Trek, Marry, or Kill, and did they wind up brainstorming a solid episode had the original version of the episode -- no Lore -- been the one that got made?

Bernie goes through and analyzes Craig Calcaterra's list of MLB's most handsome managers, culminating with former Cardinals outfielder Skip Schumaker at number 1. He then shifts to Mike Matheny as Bernie points out how he thinks Matheny would be an excellent fit at the college level, even if he wasn't receptive to the idea during his tenure with the Cardinals.

Happy Holidays! Craig Calcaterra, Mike Ferrin & Steven Goldman peruse Bob Dylan's Christmas Compilation, "Christmas in the Heart". Is it the best Christmas Album ever? Well, it's certainly Bob's Best Christmas Record, so, there's that.

We're back! Iconic ex-roommate duo, Danaka and Nic, join me on the pod to go through the history of America's passtime. There's sure as hell a lot of shady business doings here! We'll talk about how labor relations for players have improved (and not!) over pro ball's 100+ year history. My major focus this episode was on Curt FLood, the guy who paved the way for players to be able to ore freely negotiate their contracts, which was NOT a fixture of baseball for a looooong time. Last season was serious as hell, so it's time to get fucking silly! These first three episodes are all a futile attempt at understanding and communicating about sports. Apparently people know a LOT about it, like Danaka and Nic! But if you're a girlypop like me looking for a solid introduction to the sport, here's your chance. Mwah! Patreon.com/BustedBizBureau Sources: 1. Pay Dirt: The Business of Professional Team Sports, James Quirk and Rodney D. Fort, 1992 2. A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood's Fight for Free Agency in Professional Sports, Brad Snyder, 2006 3. What is MLB's antitrust exemption? Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley using baseball's century-old golden goose as political cudgel, USAToday, Gabe Lacques, April 2021 4. Happy birthday to baseball’s antitrust exemption, NBC Sports, Craig Calcaterra, May 2019 5. MLB to pay minor leaguers $185 million to settle lawsuit, AP News, Ronald Blum, July 2022 6. Free Agency Facts, MLB Additional Stuff I didn't use because this episode was an hour and a half: 7. Major League Baseball's human-trafficking problem, Vox News, Dara Lind, 2014 8. Crain's Extra: No baseball games are necessary for owners to collect TV money

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss how MLB teams are trying to minimize the impact of the competitive balance tax during spending sprees in free agency, the three-team trade that sent catcher Sean Murphy from the Athletics to the Braves and more. College Football News publisher Pete Fiutak then joined the show to discuss Purdue hiring Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as its head coach, Mississippi State coach Mike Leach's legacy after he passed away Monday and more. Later during the High Noon segment, Bernstein discussed the U.S. announcing a nuclear fusion energy breakthrough and Rahimi shared an "elf name" gone wrong.

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi were joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra to discuss how MLB teams are trying to minimize the impact of the competitive balance tax during spending sprees in free agency.

Craig Calcaterra, Steven Goldman & Mike Ferrin discuss Bob Dylan's 2009 collaboration with Robert Hunter: Together Through Life. A gritty, yet jaunty little record that fits nicely into the middle tier of Bob's records.

Bernie chats with Craig Calcaterra, publisher of the Cup of Coffee subscribtion blog at cupofcoffee.substack.com.

Craig Calcaterra joins Keith to cover a slew of topics including a check in on the current postseason, Craig's perspective on fandom, what makes relegation so great in the soccer world and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow Craig on Twitter: @craigcalcaterra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Judge rules with 60th Home Run of the SeasonMaris record at his fingertipsPirates the game they almost wonYankees Magic happened as some fans left the standBottom of the 9th and down by 4 runs - what do you do  a HR & an Ultimate Grand SlamsWe walk through the bottom of the 9thGiancarlo Stanton delivers the Ultimate Grand SlamMichael Kessler the Ultimate Fan who caught Judge's 60th Home RunWhat would you do if you caught the ballAL East StandingsAmerican League Wild Card StandingsSeattle, Toronto & Tampa BayTampa Bay Rays swept at home in a 3 game seriesTampa Baseball Museum in Ybor showcases local talent – Lance McCullers Jr, Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso & Al LopezWill the fate of Freddie Freeman be the model for Judge's post season decisionsChipper Jones foresaw Freddie's futureWes Singletary, baseball author, will be at Tampa Baseball Museum for book signing this SaturdayBaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts &@TheBaseballBiz on Twitter Please like, subscribe and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show.Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward"

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs Media to discuss Bears linebacker Roquan Smith's trade request, Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi looking healthy in training camp after failing his physical with Chicago and more. After that, Cup of Coffee newsletter writer Craig Calcaterra joined the show to discuss the Cubs parting ways with outfielder Jason Heyward, the team's Field of Dreams game against the Reds in Iowa on Thursday, the White Sox's struggles and more. Later during the High Noon segment, Bernstein had the details on a unique job opening and Holmes discussed cows ... at a ranch in Montana.

Craig Calcaterra joins Daniel Ford and Mike Nelson on the show to chat about his book Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game. To learn more about Craig Calcaterra, visit his official website, subscribe to his Substack, and follow him on Twitter. Rethinking Fandom was featured in April 2022's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and A Mighty Blaze podcast.

Ted Flint is joined by Jake Vos, Shawn Fensterman and guest Craig Calcaterra to discuss Field of Dreams

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein was joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter writer Craig Calcaterra to discuss if the White Sox should still be the favorites in the AL Central, why the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon and more. Later, Bernstein listened to White Sox manager Tony La Russa postgame comments after a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday to try and figure out his logic ... but he failed.

MLB writer Craig Calcaterra joined Ben & Woods on Thursday morning! Listen here as Craig gives his thoughts on the Padres who are coming off a series win against the Mets, Joe Maddon being let go by the Angels, All-Star voting, and MUCH more!

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with an update on Fernando Tatis Jr before another game of Take On Woods where we look to qualify another listener for our trip to Las Vegas! Then we get to "Don't Do This" before catching up with our old pal Craig Calcaterra and getting his thoughts on the Padres taking 2 of 3 from the Mets! Listen here!

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein was joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter writer Craig Calcaterra to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines. Bernstein then lamented people who aren't willing to try different foods after Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay said he was looking for chicken parm in Italy. Later, Bernstein conducted the Midday Midway, taking a look at the wildest headlines from around the world, including huge fish and an alternate Elmo that executive producer Rick Camp thought he read about. 

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein was joined by Cup of Coffee newsletter writer Craig Calcaterra to discuss the Cubs' ability to hit, the White Sox's inability to stay healthy and the latest MLB storylines. Later, Bernstein continued with the second edition of "Who's Your Guy?" The segment featured a couple big-name receivers and an Illinois product.

Craig Calcaterra returns to discuss his new book RETHINKING FANDOM, plus tales: A visit to the home of one of the earliest baseball games for a deadly attack and the story of two rookies who couldn't hang on—in more ways than one. TABLE OF CONTENTSMurder at Elysian Fields*Spirit Ballplayers III*Awards Predictions, Top Rookies, and the Llama*The Gary Scott Story Outlined*Thake's Epilogue*Craig Calcaterra: RETHINKING FANDOM*The Sports-Industrial Complex*When It's About Frustration, Ohio State Edition*The Decadence of Immersive Fandom*The Impermanence of Our Highs and Lows*Steve's 1996 World Series Story*Being a Fairweather Fan*Re Constantinople (not Istanbul)*Vin Scully Under the Desk*The Stadium Dodge*And Housing?*Trading Down Cities*Move the Rays to Brooklyn!*The Pirates Extend a Player?*Goodbyes. The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'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?

Craig Calcaterra author of Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game stops by for a little opening day grouse. Plus, MSNBC hiring Jen Psaki and the terrorists called The Beatles. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 969 FanGraphs Audio is here a day early this week in celebration of Opening Day, and we have a pair of great interviews to ring in the season. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Matt Bowman, a former Cardinals and Reds pitcher who is now in the Yankees system. The pair […]

Twenty-six years ago this week, the A's opened at "home" in Las Vegas in front of just 7300 fans. It was an underwhelming experience to say the least. But sports fandom has become complicated by many such disappointments, as Mike and Bill discuss with special guest Craig Calcaterra, author of Rethinking Fandom, who talks about how fans can still fight back against the contemptuous sports industrial complex. Plus, happy birthday to Vic Harris and George Van Haltren.

On Episode 545 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis explores the latest storylines from Phillies spring training including: Alec Bohm on the trade block? Kyle Schwarber makes his debut Odubel Herrera injury opens up the CF competition Early bullpen returns Extending Aaron Nola's contract (and Zach Eflin & Ranger Suarez too?) Stuff John Middleton said Sixto, Spencer and the inherent danger of trusting pitching prospects New rules changes for 2022 Plus, Craig Calcaterra joins me to talk about his new book, "Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports Industrial Complex at its Own Game." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein was joined by MLB writer Craig Calcaterra to discuss how a new labor agreement was reached between the owners and players. And what should we expect now as free agency opens back up? Later, BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski joined the show to discuss the latest gambling lines.

Dan Bernstein was joined by MLB writer Craig Calcaterra to discuss how a new labor agreement was reached between the owners and players. And what should we expect now as free agency opens back up?