Podcasts about michael baumann

Fangraphs' Michael Baumann is here to talk about the 2025 Fan Exchange Program. We also talk about another weird Dbacks game, Taylor Walls' helmet tap ejection, and Willi Castro: Probably Trans Ally. Support the show and get access to bonus episodes, including one we did with Charles Star on Friday, by signing up at the Slapdick Prospect level at Patreon.com/BattingAround. Fangraphs Exchange Program: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2025-fangraphs-fan-exchange-program-introduction-and-entrance-survey/

It's a Friday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, tons to go over on the program as we get you set for the week, talk about another Orioles sweep, Stan ‘The Fan' Charles is in studio, we'll ask him the burning question, are the Orioles back?! Get his thoughts on Adley Rutschman's resurgence, and everything else surrounding the team. Plus there was a basketball game that apparently was pretty good last night, we'll talk baseball, Ravens OTAs, head down to the farm one more this week and lots more. At 10:30am, we will head out to Owings Mills during Ravens OTAs to check in with our guy Bo Smolka, PressBox Ravens beat writer, as we get an update from the Castle, Rashod Bateman's extension and lots more offseason chatter, as one of the division rivals sign a former MVP QB yesterday. At 11am, we will check in with Indiana Pacers pre- and post- game host Eddie White as we talk all about last night's crazy NBA Finals Game 1, and how the Pacers keep this momentum going. At 11:20am, we will head out to the farm one more time this week as we catch up with the Aberdeen Ironbirds and pitcher Blake Money to talk about his season-high 9 strikeouts on Wednesday, how 2025 is going in Aberdeen and more. Then at 11:40am, we will talk more Orioles with Michael Baumann of Fangraphs to see if he's still writing the Orioles off after their 6-game win streak, thoughts on Mike Elias, and the trade deadline too. Then at Noon, we will check in with President of the Maryland 5 Star, Jeff Newman, as tickets for the event at Fair Hill in October go on sale this week!

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the bottom of the 9th last night, where Toronto's familiarity with Jordan Romano showed and Jose Berrios' start. Michael Baumann (31:31) discusses Mick Abel, Jesus Luzardo and the Super Regional round of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Afterwards, Ashley Stephenson (1:16:11) joins to discuss her job with the Dunedin Blue Jays and her teammate, Amanda Asay, who will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Eric talks to Marco D’Amico from RG Media on his breaking Ivan Demidov story, Michael Baumann from Fangraphs on the Vladdy Guerrero Deal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “College Baseball Player or Musician Who's Performing at Sea.Hear.Now 2025” (4:53), and then explain the third annual preseason predictions game (11:53) and make 10 bold predictions apiece (18:57) about baseball in 2025, to be voted on by listeners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively […]

A FLUTE OCCURRENCE. Captain Picard gets zapped into a simulation where he must live out a whole other life as a man on a dying planet. It turns out this has a profound effect on the captain of the Federation flagship, but it's something the franchise barely revisited after what many consider to be the show's finest hour. Do Bryan and guest co-host Michael Baumann agree? The grades begin at (29:03).

Prof. Dr. Michael Baumann, Vorstandsvorsitzender des Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrums, erzählt zum Weltkrebstag von neuen Behandlungsmethoden und fordert von der Gesundheits- und Forschungspolitik mehr Investitionen: "Es gibt zwei Dinge, die in Deutschland, wie in vielen anderen Ländern der Welt unbedingt gestärkt werden müssen und das ist zum einen die Krebsprävention [...] und das zweite ist die Krebsfrüherkennung."

Bobby and Alex are joined by certified Friend of the Show Michael Baumann for their sixth annual State of Labor In Baseball — a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting labor issues a little less than two years from the expiration of the MLB CBA. The three discuss the salary cap and alleged mounting support for it, the state of Dodgers payroll discourse, competitive balance, the international amateur draft, the impending 2026 lockout, and more. Plus: Michael's annual consumer rant, this time about streaming service libraries. Links: Mike's Cycling Newsletter "Wheelysports" ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann play “College Baseball Player or U.S. Army Air Forces Pilot Who Took Part in Operation Vengeance,” banter about Jake Burger's three consecutive seasons with a .250 batting average, the Tigers signing Gleyber Torres, and how the ruling about Diego Pavia's NCAA eligibility could affect college (and pro) baseball, then (26:59) […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fell short on the Oakland, now Sacramento A's trade offer with Alec Bohm? Plus landing spots for Carlos Estevez & load management expectations for JT Realmuto in the future. MLB offseason updates of roster moves around Devin Williams, Kyle Tucker, and more. Michael Baumann of FanGraphs joins the PHLY Phillies crew to discuss the latest around the MLB Hot Stove with Roki Sasaki, Luis Arraez, Nolan Arenado, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes and others

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, Ben Clemens, Michael Baumann, and podcast scorekeeper Chris Hanel convene to play “College Baseball Player or Fictional Republican Politician?” and reveal the victors of the 2024 minor league free agent draft and bold preseason predictions game, including recaps of each prediction. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild […]

Michael Baumann is here to talk about the upcoming postseason, Scandal, and French Canadian McDonald's. Check out patreon.com/battingaround for bonus episodes and access to our postseason watch alongs!

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann play a game of “College Baseball Player or Vuelta a España Stage Winner?”, discuss Kumar Rocker's potential and path to the majors, and (17:38) meet major leaguers Tyler Jay and Richard Fitts, before talking (39:33) to *checks notes* Marlins reliever Big Mike Baumann about becoming the second major leaguer […]

Blake Murphy is joined off the top by Sportsnet's Madison Shipman to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s swing and the Blue Jays' bullpen collapsing once again against the Phillies. Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses Kyle Schwarber, Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long, and Philadelphia's chances heading into the playoffs (29:35). Later on, FanGraphs' Paul Sporer marvels over Bowden Francis' impressive stretch and Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (50:30). In the final segment, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs provides his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's return to the Angels, along with the state of the Yankees and Phillies (01:16:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Michael Baumann of FanGraphs.com joins Jeff and Andy to talk about the Guardians. But, then the guys get into upcoming roster cuts and surprising moves the Browns can make when deciding the 53.

Blake Murphy is joined by Shi Davidi to recap the 9th-inning collapse vs. the Giants and look ahead to the trade deadline. Carlos Collazo (25:00) gets you ready for the MLB Draft including who the Blue Jays could grab 20th overall. Michael Baumann (49:44) explains how a new generation of baseball players are utilizing analytics tools to get better. In the final segment, Travis Sawchik participates in a thought exercise: How to rebuild the Blue Jays (1:17:12).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Michael Baumann of Fangraphs.com joins Baskin & Phelps to discuss the Cleveland Guardians. He talks about the Guardians first overall pick in the MLB Draft, how ready top prospects are for the majors, the club's success to start the season, and more.

Baskin & Phelps react to their conversation with Michael Baumann by talking about the Guardians first overall pick in the draft.

Baskin & Phelps are joined by Michael Baumann of Fangraphs.com. They react to their conversation with Michael by talking about the Guardians first overall pick in the draft. 

Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Michael Baumann. They talk about the NL Central as the season is approaching the dog days of summer. Bernie also talks about how the Cardinals stack up against divisional foes like the Cubs and Brewers. 

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith to look at the vibes around the team. Afterwards, Michael Baumann (25:15) discusses his in-depth piece on Davis Schneider and Mikey Ajeto analyzes why he thinks Kevin Gausman's stuff isn't the same anymore. Following that, former Blue Jay John Axford (49:47) gives his thoughts on Toronto's bullpen and in the show's final segment, Lindsay Dunn checks in for some fun around the team (1:23:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Bobby and Alex invite FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to join them in drafting the most powerful figures in baseball, spanning executives, owners, players, politicians (??), and more.  Links: Follow Michael on Twitter  Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon  Tipping Pitches merchandise  Songs featured in this episode: Huey Lewis — "The Power of Love" • Booker T & the M.G.'s — “Green Onions” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipping-pitches/message

FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann joins Bernie to talk about how Lance Lynn is finding relative success this season. Michael also talks about what's responsible for the Yankee's strong start and if the Royals can sustain their early success.

Host John Stolnis is joined by Fangraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss the recent string of big-name superstar pitchers to go down with elbow injuries, some of them requiring Tommy John surgery. Also, John recaps the big storylines from the Phillies series win over the Cardinals, and talks a little Mike Trout trade, too.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “Character Who Appears in Shōgun the Novel (but Not the TV Series) or International Amateur Baseball Player” (3:13), banter about an MLBPA power struggle (8:37) and the life of late Orioles owner Peter Angelos (16:51), and then explain the second annual preseason […]

ANSON MOUNT'S RETURN from paternity leave thrusts Captain Pike into an adventure where he loses his memory and becomes... the darkness that's been inside him all along? And it's because an asteroid crashed on a planet thousands of years ago? Huh? This week, Bryan is joined by Michael Baumann of the cycling blog Wheelysports and the baseball blog FanGraphs to sort out a greatest hits-type of story. Michael has a great theory about how every Star Trek series has a captain who is a different type of dad. Is Mount's "Dad Energy" your kind of Star Trek captain energy? Is this episode a big swing that connects? The grades begin at (33:39).

Who could the Phillies add? Analyzing players like Shintaro Fujinamo, Matt Barnes and other available relievers. Down on the farm: Phillies prospect William Bergolla  Renee Washington, Jamie Lynch, and Tyler Zulli are Joined by special guest Michael Baumann, a FanGraphs contributor to discuss the latest around the Phillies and MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know him, you love him. It's FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann's fifth time appearing to assess the state of labor in baseball, which this year features a macro-analysis of the minor league CBA, a final consensus on whether deferred money in player contracts matters all that much, and predictions over whether streaming's collapse will have adverse effects on labor in the future. Subscribe to Mike's cycling newsletter here: https://wheelysports.substack.com/ Links: ⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠ ⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠ Songs featured in this episode: Desaparecidos— “Mall of America” • Booker T & the M.G.'s — “Green Onions” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipping-pitches/message

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, FanGraphs' Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens, and Chris Hanel play a quick round of “College Baseball Player or U.S. Space Shuttle Astronaut,” banter about the Braves' series of recent, red-paper-clip-style trades (5:21) and the Diamondbacks re-signing Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (14:13), and then revisit, dissect, and score their bold preseason predictions from […]

On this episode of Nailing the Apex, on Friday Williams Racing announced American Logan Sargeant will drive for the team in 2023, Tim Hauraney is joined by Michael Baumann to break it all down. Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter (X): @TimHauraney Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HEY BATTER BATTER! Star Trek finally gives in to Michael Piller's love of baseball with The Baseball Episode of Deep Space Nine where Captain Sisko gets the crew together to play against some competitive Vulcans. It's the 25th anniversary of what's probably an oddity for most fans. Think of it like the musical episode of its day... Joining Bryan to discuss the episode where his favorite captain wears the hat for his favorite baseball team is national baseball writer Michael Baumann of FanGraphs.com, who interviewed DS9 showrunner Ira Steven Behr back in 2017 for The Ringer about this very episode. Bryan and Michael did not wind up agreeing on the appropriate grade for this one so it's up to YOU, Dear Listener, to break the stalemate! You can vote directly in the Spotify app OR at our website trekmarrykillpod.com.The grades begin at (23:28). If you've been enjoying the show, consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, in the Spotify app, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Keep track of our standings at trekmarrykillpod.com and if you have any ideas or questions for the show, you can at us on Twitter or Instagram @trekmarrykpod

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Mariners, the Cubs, and other teams that just missed the playoffs, discuss the firings of Giants manager Gabe Kapler and Mets manager Buck Showalter (19:27), and then (32:57) bring on FanGraphs writers Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens to assemble an ultimate playoff team by drafting components of […]

With Ben Lindbergh still in Sweden, FanGraphs' Michael Baumann takes the co-host chair for a spin. He and Meg Rowley begin (2:10) by delighting in a picture of Lance Lynn and Enrique Hernández from Dodgers photo day, then take advantage of Ben's absence to discuss (7:30) college baseball and how conference realignment might affect the […]

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to discuss what's going on this silly season, starting with the lack of movement and contracts yet to be signed (0:49). Then, they make bold predictions for the second half of the season that include AlphaTauri finishing seventh and Yuki Tsunoda giving Daniel Ricciardo a run for his money (27:35). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays had an off-day yesterday, but still managed to gain some ground in the Wild Card race thanks to the Kansas City Royals. Host Blake Murphy is joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss what the Jays need to do keep that momentum going and separate themselves from the teams chasing them. Next up, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline and MLB.com offers some insight into some of the Jays' top prospects and some of the big names drafted this year, before sharing what his book “Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars” is all about (31:10). In the second hour, Sportsnet Blue Jays Producer Chris Black checks in for his weekly hit to go over some of the Jays' latest trends and numbers as they head into this week's fun slate featuring the Phillies and Reds (51:25). Blake closes today show with FanGraphs contributor Michael Baumann, who discusses his latest piece on tonight's starter Yusei Kikuchi, and helps preview some of the pitchers Toronto might face this week (01:20:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode of Nailing The Apex, with Red Bull Racing looking likely to start development of their 2024 car now, Tim Hauraney is joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss Lewis Hamilton's suggestion of how F1 could look at ways of stopping a team from starting car development early (2:30). AlphaTauri team will apparently be renamed for 2024, and will be more of a Red Bull B team (24:28), and is the goal to build the value of the team and sell it? Charles Leclerc said on Thursday that he and Ferrari had started contract extension talks (29:10). With Ryan Reynolds and their consortium group buying into the Alpine F1 Team, what do we think they can do with Alpine that Alpine can't do on their own (35:12)? Tim and Michael discuss Helmut Marko's comments made about AlphaTauri driver Nick de Vries (41:33). Ideas of how to solve traffic issues in Q1, well Carlos Sainz has a pretty good idea (52:20). Then we take your twitter questions (54:30). Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimHauraney Follow Michael: @MichaelBaumann Recorded: June 30, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. Visit this episode's sponsors: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley are joined by FanGraphs' Eric Longenhagen and Michael Baumann to banter about the Phillies' outlier legal name, Dave Martinez and the dying art of the theatrical managerial ejection, the benching of Wander Franco, whether the Diamondbacks', Reds', and Orioles' surprising seasons are attributable to MLB's new rules, and whether bad […]

On this episode of Nailing the Apex, Tim Hauraney is joined by The Ringer's Megan Schuster, and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann. The three launch into debate wether or not it's over for Sergio Perez winning the 2023 F1 Drivers Title (2:57) and can Red Bull Racing win every race this season (7:59). Then the three discuss the possibility of Aston Martin dropping out of 2nd in the constructors championship (14:00), Haas and Alfa Romeo News (25:12), and on Thursday, Fernando Alonso said that F1 was “easy from the sofa” in regards to criticism of the Monaco Grand Prix being boring to watch (32:10). Lastly, should sdpn buy Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren? (40:12). Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimHauraney Follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelBaumann Follow Megan on Twitter: @MegSchuster Recorded: June 1, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. Visit this episode's sponsors: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Nailing the Apex, F1 is back with the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend! Tim Hauraney is joined by FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to set up this weekends race, but first they chat about Lewis Hamilton denying the reports a move to Ferrari (00:00). Then they discuss the upgrades Mercedes will introduce this weekend (4:40), the possibility of Aston Martin flourishing on Monaco's slow city street circuit (12:00), and whether Monaco should change their qualifying format (16:26). Finally, they close by talking about whether or not Fernando Alonso can pick up a victory (40:28), if Nyck de Vries can survive the season (46:00), and you twitter questions! (58:00). Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimHauraney Follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelBaumann Recorded: May 25, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. Visit this episode's sponsors: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FanGraphs' Michael Baumann is back to talk about the news of the week, and we made him take point as the only straight man when we talked about the Dodgers' cowardly Pride Night scandal.

On Episode 652 of Hittin' Season, brought to you by WHYY and BillyPenn.com, host John Stolnis takes a quick look at the first two games of the series against the Miami Marlins and the schizophrenic nature of these early-season Phils. He's joined by Fangraphs senior writer Michael Baumann for his thoughts on the Phillies' uneven start to 2023, Bryce Harper's ever decreasing timetable to return from injury, the middle inning struggles of Aaron Nola, and how MLB's new rules are affecting the game. Also, John discusses why the NL Champion rings are NOT a consolation prize, and begs the fans to stop throwing process meat onto the field at sporting events. Save it for somewhere else, like a wedding or something.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “SEC Baseball Player vs. Figure Involved in the Lincoln Assassination,” banter about two umpire faux pas (3:45) and MLB's tweaks to replay reviewing (9:45), and then (17:32) each make 10 predictions about baseball in 2023 to be voted on by listeners, followed […]

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They begin by hitting on Red Bull's speed differential (1:38) and Ferrari's plans to unveil an updated design come Emilia (11:56), and then they address McLaren's restructuring plans, which involve three department heads (25:10). Later, they participate in a midfield power-ranking exercise in which they discuss performances thus far and expectations moving forward (34:49). Then, they preview the Australian Grand Prix and touch on which teams can benefit on this particular track (51:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up to talk about Tiger Woods' return to tournament golf. Claire Watkins of Just Women's Sports also joins to discuss the Canadian women's soccer team's fight for equal pay. Finally, Michael Baumann of Fangraphs comes on to assess Major League Baseball's latest rule changes.   Tiger Woods (3:14): His competitors on the PGA Tour think he could win again.   Equal pay (24:46): How the labor battle in Canada is different from the one in the U.S.   New baseball rules (43:43): A pitch clock! Banning the shift! Bases as big as pizza boxes!   Afterball (1:06:19): Josh on ghost runners. Or are they zombie runners? Or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up to talk about Tiger Woods' return to tournament golf. Claire Watkins of Just Women's Sports also joins to discuss the Canadian women's soccer team's fight for equal pay. Finally, Michael Baumann of Fangraphs comes on to assess Major League Baseball's latest rule changes.   Tiger Woods (3:14): His competitors on the PGA Tour think he could win again.   Equal pay (24:46): How the labor battle in Canada is different from the one in the U.S.   New baseball rules (43:43): A pitch clock! Banning the shift! Bases as big as pizza boxes!   Afterball (1:06:19): Josh on ghost runners. Or are they zombie runners? Or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up to talk about Tiger Woods' return to tournament golf. Claire Watkins of Just Women's Sports also joins to discuss the Canadian women's soccer team's fight for equal pay. Finally, Michael Baumann of Fangraphs comes on to assess Major League Baseball's latest rule changes.   Tiger Woods (3:14): His competitors on the PGA Tour think he could win again.   Equal pay (24:46): How the labor battle in Canada is different from the one in the U.S.   New baseball rules (43:43): A pitch clock! Banning the shift! Bases as big as pizza boxes!   Afterball (1:06:19): Josh on ghost runners. Or are they zombie runners? Or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1010 On this week's show, we consider the career of a potential Hall of Famer before getting to know one of our writers better. With Joe Mauer destined for the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame and set to arrive on the Cooperstown ballot for the first time this year as well, Jay Jaffe felt […]

The wait is over. The World Series is here. On Episode 608 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight previews the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros. National MLB writer Michael Baumann from Fangraphs stops by to talk key matchups and storylines to watch, and Exile in St. Louis from the Astros' SB Nation site Crawfish Boxes also swings by for an inside scoop on everything we need to know about the Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley are joined by FanGraphs writer (and Phillies fan) Michael Baumann, who covered the NLCS game in Philly, to recap the Phillies' NLCS victory over the Padres, explain the minds of Phillies fans, celebrate Bryce Harper, review the Padres' decisions, and much more, followed by breakdowns of the Astros-Yankees ALCS, the […]

With Meg Rowley on the road, Ben Lindbergh reunites with his former Ringer MLB Show colleagues Michael Baumann, Zach Kram, and Bobby Wagner to discuss the moods of Mets and Phillies fans and catch up on the first few days of Division Series action, touching on Yordan Alvarez, Robbie Ray, a playoff walk-off oddity, Bryce […]