Podcast appearances and mentions of michael clair

Every great story begins somewhere, and the world home run king's journey to 868 career home runs began 66 years ago this week, when Sadaharu Oh hit his first career home run. To celebrate that, and the man who became a baseball god on the other side of the globe, Mike and Bill talk to MLB.com's Michael Clair. During the Tokyo Series to kick off the 2025 regular season, Michael scored a rare interview with the great Oh-san, and has lots to say about what it's like to meet a living legend. Plus, happy birthday to Mickey Morandini and Ted Easterly! And farewell to Sandy Valdespino and Frank Saucier.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big bonus, Edmundo Sosa's beginner's home run robbery, how much of a difference depth makes, and the relative levels of alarm about the shoulder injuries of Reynaldo López, Victor Robles, and Blake Snell. Then (49:14) they talk to MLB.com's Michael Clair about what it was […]

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the Los Angeles Dodgers' mounting injuries, particularly on the mound. How much longer will we have to wait to see Shohei Ohtani pitch again? Could he have suffered a setback in his rehab?Jake and Jordan then bring on MLB writer, Michael Clair, to chat Yeshiva University's first win after 100 consecutive losses and how two slumping D3 baseball teams made history.Later, Jake and Jordan react to the Boston Red Sox's new Netflix documentary, “Watching the Clubhouse”. They also go around the league and take a look at the Giants new city uniforms & Cody Bellinger's chicken wing bravery. (2:00) - Dodgers & Ohtani continue to deal with injuries(27:30) - Michael Clair tells us about Yeshiva University's historic win(47:00) - Netflix release Boston Red Sox documentary(58:45) - Around the League Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

November 4, 2009. It's Game 6 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees will clinch the series tonight on the back of one player, Hideki Matsui. He's a baseball player from Japan, one of the few who made the jump across the Pacific to play in America. In the last 15 years, many more Japanese players have made that move, including superstar Shohei Ohtani, arguably the most popular baseball player in the world today. But before Ohtani, before Matsui, there was Masanori Murakami, the first Japanese player to appear in MLB. How did Murakami go from a village outside of Tokyo to pitching in front of tens of thousands in America? And how did an international incident cut his U.S. career short, leading to a 30-year gap before the next Japanese player would arrive in the Major Leagues? Special thanks to Rob Fitts, author of Mashi: The Unfulfilled Baseball Dreams of Masanori Murakami, the First Japanese Major Leaguer; Kerry Yo Nakagawa, founder and director of the Nisei Baseball Research Project; and Michael Clair, writer and senior manager for storytelling and special projects at Major League Baseball. You can hear him on MLB Morning Lineup, the league's daily podcast. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Murphy is joined by Heidi Watney to discuss her favourite MLB Ballparks and the attention Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has garnered with his dominant stretch. Sahadev Sharma (27:25) details the struggles of Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs organization this season. Jon Morosi (50:01) bounces around the MLB and gives his take on what a Guerrero Jr. extension could look like. In the final segment, Michael Clair (1:15:41) discusses what he learned about Honkbalweek Haarlem, the #1 Baseball Tournament in Europe.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.

It's May, so you know what that means: we gotta talk about Asians in Baseball! (Because that's what our podcast is about...obviously.) First up, we discuss AAPI Heritage Month - Naomi and Scott went to see the As in their final season in Oakland, and the OG OG Masanori Murakami was also in the Bay, watching the Dodgers and Giants.  Apparently we have a new weekly segment: Asians on the IL. While we did get some guys back, several guys went on. What the hell is going on around here?! Then, in position player news: Jahmai Jones hits his first career home run and is hugely celebrated by his Yankees teammates, Stuart Fairchild smacks an inside-the-parker, and Connor Wong is in a League of His Own gets both the first and last out of the game catching Nationals stealing bases. Pitchers are all over the place this week. Go Woo Suk aka “Suk-Go” is sent to Miami as part of the Luis Arraez trade, Sean Manaea has a strong start v the Phillies only for the Mets to blow the lead (but Orion Kerkering got the W), and Shota Imanaga stays atop the pitching charts with a 5-0 record and a 0.96 ERA. Lastly, Ohtani wears the World's Worst Suit to the Blue Diamond Gala, hams it up with Dave Roberts and a sports car, and, oh yeah, he also hit .524 and was MLB NL Player of the Week (but we were so distracted by his terrible suit we almost missed his stats). Michael Clair's profile on Masanori Murakami: https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/masanori-murakami-first-japanese-player-in-mlb The Yankees love Jahmai Jones: https://tinyurl.com/43yxdvbj NY Post story about Volpe and his mom: https://nypost.com/2024/05/12/us-news/yankees-star-anthony-volpe-attributes-his-early-mlb-success-to-selfless-mom-on-mothers-day/ Stuart Fairchild turns on the rocket blasters: https://www.mlb.com/video/erik-miller-in-play-run-s-to-stuart-fairchild --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asiansinbaseball/message

From the very beginning of the National League, baseball's overlords have attempted to grow the sport beyond America's borders. These efforts have met with varying levels of success over the years, but it's clear that baseball has never been more popular abroad than it is in 2024. Our guest this week, MLB.com's manager of storytelling Michael Clair, has a new newsletter that highlights the international game wherever it's being played and is making sure we'll know where the next generation of great major league players is going to come from. Plus, happy birthday to Paul Schaal and Jeff Pfeffer! And farewell to Jimy Williams and John Pregenzer.

 In this months show we talk to Richard Cahill, Grants and Compliance Officer with the Clare District League about plans for big fund-raising and exciting plans for proposed development at the home of Clare Soccer. Kilrush Legend Robert Clancy,  Alan Murphy, A Manager of Fern Celtic and Kilrush Rangers manager Michael Clair. Recorded on 9th February 2024 and  SHORTENED VERSION was Originally broadcast on Saturday 10th February 2024.  -00.25 Richard Cahill CDSL, -34.01 Robert Clancy Kilrush -54.42 Alan Murphy Fern Celtic -01.25.07 Michael Clair Kilrush Rangers

MLB.com's Michael Clair shares the story of Hudson Valley's connection with Bhutan baseball, and Reading's Jake Starr talks ballpark updates with Ben, Sam and Tyler. Also, Josh opens a box o' joe in the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by Michael Clair. This episode is airing right around the time of the World Series. Michael Clair covers what I'd call “The Wide World of Baseball” for MLB.com. He writes features about interesting people and stories around the world, connected to playing baseball. And other things too.Michael talked about the value of reading to a journalism origin story that also included Hollywood aspirations. He explained how he covers international baseball and walks us through some of his interesting stories, including baseball played in Bhutan and the Czech Republic.Michael's salutesJiří Vlach, Ján Jabrocký, Lukas Ercoli, baseball in the Czech RepublicMartin Jorge and Allar Hrastoviak, WBSCEric Balnar, Baseball AustraliaFluto Shinazawa, The AthleticMichael's storiesBaseball in Bhutan –https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/bhutan-hopes-to-be-next-great-baseball-countryThe Czech Republic Baseball Team Will Steal Your Hearthttps://www.mlb.com/news/featured/czech-republic-world-baseball-classic-underdog-starsThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.com, visit our website thejournalismsalute.org and Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) or tweet us at @journalismpod. And find us on TikTok at @journalismsalute.

Yahoo Sports' Hannah Keyser and Zach Crizer discuss the latest happenings around the MLB, including Jacob DeGrom undergoing elbow surgery, the New York Mets slumping, Shohei Ohtani carrying the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics going on a winning streak. Later, they are joined by MLB.com's Michael Clair to discuss the biggest ghost stories from around the league, particularly a haunted team hotel in Milwaukee.00:40 - Texas Rangers' Jacob DeGrom undergoes elbow surgery. DeGrom is an interesting case of what can happen when you throw at very high velocity over time. Does DeGrom deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame already, or does he have more to accomplish when he returns?8:50 - The Mets are slumping after having lost eight of their last nine. Hannah and Zach try to determine whether the problem is a slump that the team can bounce back from, or if it's a symptom of an aging roster.17:45 - Built Different: Zach highlights Cincinnati Reds standout Elly de la Cruz, while Hannah picks Washington Nationals prospect James Wood.25:30 - Zach quizzes Hannah on a few of the first prospects to make it to the majors from the birth year. How many can you get right?30:05 - MLB.com's Michael Clair joins to discuss the ghost stories swirling around the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, which has been the sight of numerous ghost sightings by MLB players and coaches staying there for road games against the Milwaukee Brewers. Michael gives detailed accounts from players and the trio discuss what to make of the reports.46:45 - The Oakland A's are winning?? Hannah and Zach discuss how the Athletics are finally getting some wins leading up to the anticipated "reverse boycott" night against the Tampa Bay Rays, where the stadium will be packed. The hosts discuss what the reverse boycott could mean for the team and its future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After an up and down road trip, the Atlanta Braves embarked on their longest homestand of 2023 with an exciting series win over the Seattle Mariners. Grant McAuley discusses the continued injury challenges for the Atlanta pitching staff, the drawbacks of too many bullpen games, and some internal options that could help ease the burden for the starting rotation. Alex Anthopoulos provides some insight on the challenges of pulling off a trade this time of year. Meanwhile, the Braves continue to get elite production from Ronald Acuña Jr. to lead the way offensively, but several other hitters are trying to get back on track. Hear from Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley on the process he's going through to turn things around at the plate. Also on the show, special guest Michael Clair of MLB.com joins to give us the history of the baseball cap, an inside look at the evolution of the game's headwear. Dayn Perry of CBS Sports stops by to chat about the St. Louis Cardinals and their challenging start to the season. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.

Since almost the beginning of baseball, they have been there, perched atop the domes of American athletes. The hat. The cap. The lid. But it wasn't always thus, and it wasn't always the caps we see on the field today. Special guest Michael Clair (@michaelsclair), of MLB.com, joins Mike and Bill to talk about his recent article, The Long Strange History of the Baseball Cap, and about how ballplayers' oldest accessory (other than the bat itself) was introduced and changed over time. Plus, happy birthday to Jim Sundberg and Barry Zito!

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball writer Michael Clair. The pair discuss Michael's journey from blogging about the game for fun, to covering the game on the biggest stages. Rob and Michael also zero in on his latest coverage of the World Baseball Classic. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Few, if any, non-players have had a bigger impact on the game of baseball than Marvin Miller, the legendary head of the MLB Players Association, who was elected to his position at the head of the union 57 years ago this week. With the help of Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe (@Jay_Jaffe), Mike and Bill look back at his life and accomplishments, as well as players' unsuccessful efforts to organize before Miller taught them how. Then MLB.com's Michael Clair (@michaelsclair) stops by to help wish Kent Tekulve and Joe Carter happy birthdays.

In Episode 112 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Kevin talk about the news of the week, including the Extra Innings rule being voted permanent, the new base sizes, the pitch clock, and some arbitration hearings. Then, Dylan is joined by Michael Clair of MLB.com to discuss the upcoming World Baseball Classic and the international baseball community. 41:30 - WBC Preview w/ Michael Clair

MLB.com's Mike Petriello reacts to Scott Rolen getting into the Hall of Fame, welcomes Michael Clair to talk about international baseball, and talks through 3 different AL Central trades as well as the changes to Comerica Park. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final dispatch from SABR in Baltimore, Mikes Bates and Duncan (@mikeduncan) and Bill talk to a plethora of old and new friends about how baseball can help those living with dementia, pitch tracking systems, The World Baseball Classic, Home Run Derby X, conventions past, and how SABR is keeping our world safe from zombie Hall of Famers. Our guests include @HubbardJeff, @JohnnyAsel, @lizroscher, @nj_baseball, @michaelsclair and @buckweaver. This episode powered by Stathead.com. Use code HISTORY to get 25% off.

Ari and Joe react to Opening Week (:45), and discuss a deGrom vs. Trout proposition. Then, Michael Clair from MLB.com returns to the show to discuss everything weird and awesome that has transpired in baseball so far (9:15), including Joe Musgrove's no hitter, the Conforto walk off HBP, the cat at Coors Field, in depth uniform analysis and more! Subscribe, rate and review! Follow us on twitter @HeyBuddyPod Follow Michael Clair @michaelsclair

There's not much going on in baseball right now. Mostly it's just dudes getting ready for the regular season, and we know from years of experience that the results of that are utterly meaningless. So instead of talking about baseball teams and baseball and numbers are ARG (though Michael did give me some Red Sox hot takes and they are SCORCHING!) I was privileged to be joined by Michael Clair of MLB.com for a draft! That's the podcast thing to do, right? Michael and I drafted the things we like from individual franchises, and it was fun! We laughed a lot and I hope you will too.  Thanks so much to Michael Clair for coming on. You can and should follow him on Twitter @MichaelSClair, and read his work at MLB.com.  This is the 14th Sox Outsider Podcast which is still the companion to the Sox Outsider newsletter that you should totally go and subscribe to at soxoutsider.substack.com. You get all of Matt Kory's writing (ex The Athletic, Sports on Earth, FanGraphs, BP, etc) on the Red Sox delivered to your inbox for free. Couldn't be easier! Also, if you like the podcast, please throw a rating or a review up on your podcast delivery site of choice and know that I thank you for it.  Thanks for listening (and reading) everybody!

Michael Clair from MLB.com joins the show to discuss Hank Aaron's legacy (00:29), working at Cut4 (18:57) and the 2021 baseball season (35:43). Later, Ari and Joe find out if Michael thinks a hot dog is a sandwich!(47:25)   Follow us on Twitter @HeyBuddyPod Subscribe and leave a review!

Luke Appling was one of the best old players in baseball history. But nobody truly knew how good an old player could be until 38 years ago this week, when Appling hit his final home run, at the age of 75. Mike and Bill look at the career of the underrated all time great, and special guest Michael Clair (@michaelsclair) of MLB.com talks about the amazing home run he hit long after his last big league game. Plus happy birthday to Dave Henderson and Mike Witt!

Once again, we had a great time on our monthly Zoom hangout with our Patreon subscribers and had a couple special guests in Baseball Prospectus and The Infinite Inning's Steven Goldman (@goStevenGoldman) and MLB.com's Michael Clair (@michaelsclair). To join our next Zoom hangout, visit patreon.com/twibh.

"Another week without baseball means another way to get your fix of America's pasttime! This week on Caught Listening, it's all about that ultimate time-filler: video games! Join Christian Heimall for a discussion on what makes a great video game and what some of the best ever have been.This week's guest is MLB.com writer, Michael Clair, who put together a list of his Top-10 baseball video games of all-time. Listen to why he ranked certain games where he did, and which ones just missed the cut. Christian and Michael also debate the placement of certain games and whether or not certain characters are ""overrated"" or not. The guys will also talk about their favorite aspect of different video games and Christian excercises his demons from a prior video game discussion.The two also play a game of ""Pepper"" with some of your favorite baseball video games.You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email CaughtListeningPHM@gmail.com."

In this episode of HACKED we speak with Dave Rogers and Michael Clair of Back2Life, Inc. Back2Life, Inc is on a mission to help Veterans who are suffering from the impact of brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. In this episode you will learn: What it takes to be a Navy Seal Everyday ways to build mental toughness The importance of mental health Tips for overcoming struggles, challenges and obstacles How to help others dealing with traumatic experiences Hacks to working through difficult moments The effects of PTSD And more….

Gemma is in Los Angeles for the NLDS, so Dakota is joined by Michael Clair this week - which is good, because his favorite player Yandy Diaz went off in the AL Wild Card Game. The two also discussed Tommy Pham's wild baseball tattoo, Nationals Park's insane crowd energy, and why Billy Beane's stuff just doesn't work in the postseason.

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On the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Alex and Noah talk about the Pirates use of an opener, the team's successful road trip out west and of course, the dominant play of Josh Bell. Next up, the guys sit down to chat with Michael Clair of Cut4 to break down all things Pirates and baseball. Finally, they end the show with everyone's favorite part....... segments! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/river-blast-radio/support

Dakota and Gemma share their reactions to Mike Trout's history-making extension and wonder if Noah Syndergaard is as good at hide-and-seek as he claims. They also explain the origin of the phrase "it's big ball chunky time" and get really irritated with Michael Clair's "most content" fanbase ranking.

Few, if any, non-players have had a bigger impact on the game of baseball than Marvin Miller, the legendary head of the MLB Players Association, who was elected to his position at the head of the union 53 years ago this week. With the help of Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe (@Jay_Jaffe), Mike and Bill look back at his life and accomplishments, as well as players' unsuccessful efforts to organize before Miller taught them how. Then Cut4's Michael Clair (@michaelsclair) stops by to help wish Kent Tekulve and Joe Carter happy birthdays.

Alex welcomes Michael Clair of MLB Cut4 to talk about the trades the Pirates made this offseason and the future of the NL Central. The two also chat about player nicknames and former Pirate Jose Bautista's return to third base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex welcomes Michael Clair of MLB Cut4 to talk about the trades the Pirates made this offseason and the future of the NL Central. The two also chat about player nicknames and former Pirate Jose Bautista's return to third base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dakota, Gemma and Michael Clair talk about how Yu Darvish will fit in Chicago, and wonder if he'll visit Joe Maddon's new restaurant. They also discuss Bryce Harper's trip to Disneyland and speculate about the MLB players that could potentially compete in the Winter Olympics.

Just in time for Halloween, Ben, Gemma, and special guest Michael Clair (master of all things spooky) jump into perhaps the most classic horror novel of all time: Dracula, by Bram Stoker.  Why doesn't Jonathan Harker just listen to the peasants who tell him to stay away from that big creepy castle? Is Van Helsing a cool monster hunter or an insufferable pedant? Most importantly, how big can a bat actually get?

This week, Gemma replaces Dakota with Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ. Along with Michael Clair, they make wild Home Run Derby predictions, speculate on the secrets of the Marlins' home run sculpture and ask if it's OK for a player to eat your concessions during a game. Michael also shares the story of the Portland Sea Dogs' mysterious and apparently beloved Trash Monster.

This week, Tim and Greg speak with Mike Clair (or Michael Clair or Michael Scott Clair or Michael S. Clair), celebrated sports writer, podcaster and La Croix expert. Mr. Clair talks about growing up in Connecticut, finding his passionate love for baseball, ghosts and ice cream, and of course his creation of the genius Old Time Family Baseball blog and subsequent contribution to Cut 4. You can find Mr. Clair on Twitter @michaelsclair. Find his writing on baseball's oddities at Cut 4. Listen to his excellent soccer podcast The Substitutes Bench. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @moronpodcast. Find Tim @thetimmckernan. Find Greg @Gnussen. Email us at moronthatlaterpod@gmail.com Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share.

Cut4's own Michael Clair visited the Sonoma Stompers, and this week, Dakota and Gemma ask him about witnessing history in the form of the first female professional baseball players since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. They also give baseball players presidential nicknames (and vice versa) and put together their dream MLB Senior Circuit team.

Ben and Sam preview the Padres’ season with MLB.com Cut 4 writer Michael Clair, and Jeff talks to MLB.com Padres beat writer Corey Brock (at 23:31).

Ben and Sam preview the Pirates’ season with Michael Clair, and Nick talks to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pirates reporter Travis Sawchik (at 27:45).

The dysfunction of the Orioles offseason reaches a fever pitch, and Sam and Alan are growing increasingly concerned that the whole thing is just an elaborate and ill-conceived parody of "The Music Man."  Plus, Michael Clair (Baseball Prospectus, Old Time Family Baseball) calls in to discuss his ongoing amazingness.

Sam and Alan are joined by Michael Clair, the man behind the magic that is Old Time Family Baseball.  They discuss the enduring allure of Steve Pearce, the questionable career choices of Adrien Brody, and Michael's next top-secret endeavor.  Plus, your always-excellent emails and phone calls!