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Best podcasts about rickwood field

Latest podcast episodes about rickwood field

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Mike Newton discusses the East-West Classic at Rickwood Field

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 16:51


Mike Newton from the Friends of Rickwood joined 3 Man Front on Wednesday to share details on the second annual East-West Classic at Rickwood Field on June 19th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
5-7-25 3 Man Front Hour 2: Braves winning streak, Mike Newton & your texts

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 45:33


Hour 2 of Wednesday's 3 Man Front featured the Braves knocking off the Reds for their third straight win, Mike Newton discussing the East-West Classic at Rickwood Field & tons of your texts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
5-6-25 3 Man Front Hour 4: MLB and Rickwood update, #PatPonders and your reaction!

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 47:02


In the last hour of #TacoTuesday's 3 Man Front the MLB announced the Second Annual East-West Classic at Rickwood Field this summer, we had #PatPonders with a very special guest, and continued with your texts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Mike Newton talks upcoming events at Rickwood Field

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 14:42


Mike Newton of the Friends of Rickwood stopped by 3 Man Front on Thursday to discuss this Saturday's open house and vintage sports trading card show at Rickwood Field!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
4-10-25 3 Man Front Hour 3: The Masters live updates, Mike Newton & Stallions' home opener

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 45:44


The third hour of Thursday's 3 Man Front included live updates from day one of The Masters, Mike Newton detailing this weekend's open house at Rickwood Field & some info on the Stallions' home opener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
2-7-25 3 Man Front Hour 3: Blake Lovell, Mike Newton & Michael Mays

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 46:52


The third hour of Friday's 3 Man Front featured Blake Lovell previewing this weekend's SEC hoops slate. Also, Mike Newton & Michael Mays (the son of Willie Mays) joined the show to discuss some upcoming events at Rickwood Field, including the Willie Mays Open!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Mike Newton & Michael Mays discuss the Willie Mays Open

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 16:18


Mike Newton & Michael Mays (the son of MLB legend Willie Mays) joined 3 Man Front live in-studio to share some upcoming events coming to Rickwood Field, including the inaugural Willie Mays Open! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast
Episode 80: Taylor Duncan

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 37:55


Alternative Baseball Organization founder Taylor Duncan joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why and how he founded the organization, the purpose it serves, playing at historic Rickwood Field, goals for the future, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #alternative #baseball #autism #disability #alabama #georgia #alternative #rickwoodfield #mlb #braves #Atlanta #ATL #AtlantaBraves #community #integration #IED #perception

TurfNet RADIO
Ballpark in a Box | Frankly Speaking with Murray Cook

TurfNet RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 43:00


Frank speaks with Murray Cook, Head of Sports Turf Division at Brightview Sports and a 2025 Inductee into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame. Murray and Frank discuss three decades of experience, in field construction and renovation for multiple MLB stadiums, Olympic venues, and World Baseball Classic facilities. His expertise spans from the major leagues to emerging baseball markets across Asia and Latin America, where he's helped develop both professional and grassroots facilities. Frank and Murray chat about prep for Field of Dreams, Rickwood Field and Next year at NASCARS Bristol Raceway!

The Black Baseball Mixtape
"The Inside Look on an Extraordinary Year in Black Baseball" ft. Clinton Yates (ESPN/AndScape)

The Black Baseball Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 68:39


To close out the year, Cheats visited with ESPN's Clinton Yates to discuss an extraordinary year for Black baseball. Yates had a front-row seat to a season that featured a new Black manager (Ron Washington), the first-ever East/West Classic, a Negro League Tribute game at the legendary Rickwood Field, the passing of Willie Mays, and much more. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast is brought to you by Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Herencia21, NumbersGame Scorecards, and Rebellion Harvest.

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Birmingham Barons GM Jonathan Nelson!

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 13:39


Southern League Champs GM Jonathan Nelson joined 3 Man Front to tell us the big announcement of the Barons returning to Rickwood Field in June, plus we discussed the MLB winter meetings and awards that have already been given out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball America
90th Percentile: Brendan Donovan And The Art Of Maintaining Consistency

Baseball America

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 64:39


This week on the 90th Percentile we welcome back on Cardinals star Brendan Donovan. We discuss his offseason routines, how he maintains strength and stays "bouncy" throughout the season and much more.(4:00)       How consistent is your sleep, eating, and body maintenance during the season?(9:00) How much of a differentiator are these routines in terms of:o   advancing through amateur and professional baseballo   being your best all season after the travel and grind takes it's tollo   Beating the guy in the opposite dugout(14:00)  Current or former teammates you want to shout out for their discipline to their routines?(24:00) Using jump testing to track performance in-season and progression year over year. (38:00) Testing throughout the season to identify fatigue.(42:00) Homering at Rickwood Field and the missing StatcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out LegalZoom and use my code Baseball for a great deal: https://www.legalzoom.com* Check out SelectQuote and use my code BA for a great deal: https://www.selectquote.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast
Episode 70: Jabreil Weir

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 18:38


Rickwood Field head groundskeeper Jabreil Weir joins The Writer's Block to talk about how he came into his role at America's oldest baseball park, preparing for the Tribute to the Negro Leagues game, his responsibilities, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #rickwoodfield #williemays #birmingham #clay #baseball #mlb #mattadams #jacquejones #twins #braves #cardinals #majorleaguebaseball #hbcu #bham #alabama #historicplaces #history #Rickwood #Giants #HankAaron #ReggieJackson #RedSox

3 Man Front
10-15-24 3 Man Front Hour 2: Andy Humphrey, Ole Miss injuries, and Gerald Watkins with Rickwood Field !

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 46:03


In hour two of 3 Man Front we heard from Andy Humphrey with KTGR to preview Mizzou vs Auburn, discussed the Ole Miss "injuries" and the NCAA investigating Oregon, and caught up with Gerald Watkins with the Friends of Rickwood!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Man Front
3 Man Front: Gerald Watkins with the Friends of Rickwood!

3 Man Front

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 16:42


Gerald Watkins with the Friends of Rickwood stopped by 3 Man Front to address the rumors of MLB back at Rickwood, discussed the impact around the city from the MLB game, and gave us future events and plans for Rickwood Field! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trick or Treat Radio
TorTR #636 - The Ketamine Cowboy vs. The Badass Pacifist

Trick or Treat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 212:42


Send us a textNothing is what it seems when a seemingly normal night spirals into a violent standoff as three partners attempt to post bail for their self-proclaimed “evil” friend. On Episode 636 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by Evil Corny for his Patreon Takeover! Corny has selected the films Strange Darling and Rebel Ridge for us to discuss. We also have an unfortunately long Coffin Corner, there is a discussion about subverting expectations and tropes in cinema, and the introduction of the Nopebook to our lexicon! So grab your upper/downer combination of choice, place the final piece of the Scott Baio puzzle, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The Exorcist, 1973, getting possessed by the devil, passing out in a theater, Terrifier 3, Damien Leone, Evil Corny, From the Canopy Podcast, Cory, Patreon Takeover, the spooky season is upon us, 31 Days of Halloween, Transformers One, Steve Buscemi, RIP John Amos, Roots, Coming to America, Good Times, RIP Pete Rose, WWE Hall of Famer, Wrestlemania XIV, Mohegan Sun, gambling problems, RIP Kris Kristofferson, Blade, 1986 Red Sox, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Rickwood Field, Maximum Overdrive, RIP Maggie Smith, RIP Dikembe Mutumbo, RIP John Ashton, Jimmy Jay Jay the Jet Plane, the horny honey gimmick, Cocktober, Daredevil and Wolverine, Strange Darling, JT Mollner, Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, Wet Hot American Summer, Red State, a puzzle of Scott Baio, Ed Begley Jr, Barbara Hershey, Jason Patric, Giovanni Ribisi, subverting expectations, natural lighting in film, neon lighting at night, arguing about character motivation, non-linear storytelling, Quentin Tarantino, the letterboxd, Cocaine as a power up, drug use consultant, Green Room, Blue Ruin, Hold the Dark, Jeremy Saulnier, Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, G.I. Joe: The Movie, smolder, Rambo, Charles Wright, Papa Shango > Kama > The Godfather, Nothing But Trouble, rocketstrapping stars, Dinoflight, Netflix, Going Ape, Danny Devito, Tony Danza, Shakma, Little Rascals, Depression Era, Comedy from Horror, horror stories of monkeys turning on humans, The Nopebook, “Awww Hell Nope”, and Coffin Corner Tour 2024.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast
Episode 54: Nicholas Youngblood

Books, Babble & Ball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 53:10


Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School senior baseball player Nicholas Youngblood joins the podcast to talk about his baseball journey, goals for the future, playing at historic Rickwood Field, motivation, tattoos, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #highschoolbaseball #Clay #ClayChalkville #Alabamabaseball #sports #highschoolsports #tattoos #RickwoodField #Rickwood #collegebaseball #mlb #Yankees #RedSox #FenwayPark #Boston #NewYork #majorleaguebaseball

Throughline
Road to Rickwood: The Holy Grail of Baseball

Throughline

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 57:25


Birmingham, Alabama was one of the fiercest battlegrounds of the Civil Rights Movement. And in order to understand the struggle, you don't have to look any further than Rickwood Field, the oldest baseball stadium in the country. Over more than a century it's hosted Negro League baseball, a women's suffrage event, a Klan rally — and eventually, the first integrated sports team in Alabama.Today on the show, we're joined by host Roy Wood, Jr., to bring you the first episode of Road to Rickwood, an original series from WWNO, WRKF, and NPR telling the story of America's oldest ballpark.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Adam Jones Podcast
Does Gunnar Henderson see another Orioles-Yankees rivalry developing?

The Adam Jones Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 58:31


The Orioles made a statement in New York last week, taking two of three from their divisional opponent in a heated series. Now that both teams are peaking at the same time, is this rivalry heating back up?   Orioles star Gunnar Henderson joins Adam and Jerry Coleman to discuss how he avoided the sophomore slump (2:05), the budding rivalry with the Yankees (6:00), becoming the team's everyday shortstop (14:05), dealing with the spotlight (18:00), the possibility of a home run derby appearance (21:05), learning from Cal Ripken Jr. (22:55) and transforming into a leader (26:25).   Then, Adam and Jerry discuss whether the Orioles will trade for another starting pitcher (31:31) and provide their reflections on the Rickwood Field game (39:50).

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2181: No Ifs, Ands, or Pancake Butts

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the highlights of the MLB at Rickwood Field game and broadcast, Mike Trout's unsurprisingly slow return from knee surgery, Matt Waldron's sustained success, the incredible Royce Lewis, the challenge system's continued ascendance over full ABS, Barry Bonds as a baseball ambassador, Elly De La Cruz's stolen-base slump, the […]

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
Baseball's Jerry West

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 55:49


Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn't actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster's idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week's Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays' four home run game, the Dodgers' big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba Show
Mushrooms, Pickles, Bald Heads & Baseball | Daily Best of June 21 | Rick & Bubba

Rick & Bubba Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 101:16


We look into the phenomenon of mushrooms that are good for your brain, and we aren't talking about tripping out. Helmsey has tried them and said they worked. Adler has tried them, but he was at a Phish concert. Rick worries pickleball will break his family apart as he prepares for a week at the beach. Producer Speedy gets self-conscious about his bald head, but we let him know that we love him for his mega mind. And we recap the MLB at Rickwood Field as the Giants and the Cardinals came to play at the oldest professional baseball park in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba Show
Mushrooms, Pickles, Bald Heads & Baseball | Daily Best of June 21 | Rick & Bubba

Rick & Bubba Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 101:16 Transcription Available


We look into the phenomenon of mushrooms that are good for your brain, and we aren't talking about tripping out. Helmsey has tried them and said they worked. Adler has tried them, but he was at a Phish concert. Rick worries pickleball will break his family apart as he prepares for a week at the beach. Producer Speedy gets self-conscious about his bald head, but we let him know that we love him for his mega mind. And we recap the MLB at Rickwood Field as the Giants and the Cardinals came to play at the oldest professional baseball park in the United States.Sponsors:First Cup Coffee Co. is Christian-owned patriot coffee company that stands for Core Values, Family, and Building Community across the Nation. Freshly Roasted Beans delivered in Ground or Whole Bean Texture, Pods, and Bulk with 11 Roast Profiles Available. There is a flavor for every freedom-loving American We don't sell burnt coffee like Starbucks and the others. Shipped within days of being roasted and all subscriptions get free shipping. No Contracts - Cancel at any time. Change your Subscription at any time. Go to https://FirstCup.com and use code “BUBBA” and save an additional 10% on your order and if you subscribe save an additional 10% for the life of your subscription. Backyard Butchers: Backyard Butchers is a Christian conservative, Texas based company dedicated to delivering the best deals in the market on high quality beef. Your box will include all born and raised American beef from ranches right here in the heartland of America. BackyardButchers.com is delivering American-raised and harvested meat from right here in our American backyards to dinner tables across our Nation. Backyard Butchers will only source beef and chicken from American farms and deliver the cuts right to your doorstep every month. Grass feed and Grain Finished. This meat tastes amazing. Cut out the frustration from the meat aisle and go to BackYardButchers.com and save an extra 20% off your entire order by using the code “BUBBA” AND when you subscribe get an additional 10% off AND FREE SHIPPING! Go to https://Backyardbutchers.com/BUBBA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy Focus Baseball
Baseball's Jerry West

Fantasy Focus Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 55:49


Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn't actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster's idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week's Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays' four home run game, the Dodgers' big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common Man and T-Bone - 97.1 The Fan
Common Man & T-Bone June 21, 2024

Common Man and T-Bone - 97.1 The Fan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 125:16


Happy Friday! Man called it early today…this ain't one of them, Kwan is tearing it up for the Guards, Edmonton trying to send it to a game 7, we recap the MLB game at Rickwood Field, Bjork chats about OSU finances, we have a Fat Boy Food Tip, it's a big day in Greenland & we do Tool of the Week.

Holmberg's Morning Sickness
06-21-24 - Reggie Jackson's Honest Interview During Negro League Celebration Game At Rickwood Field - John Got To Drive A Forklift From Icon Equip - John Thinks Kanye's Wife Bianca Censori Might Be A Sex Zombie

Holmberg's Morning Sickness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 37:45


Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Friday June 21, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Things
3 days of hearings set to begin in Donald Trump's Florida classified documents case

5 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 14:42


USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at the upcoming three days of hearings, beginning today, in Donald Trump's classified documents case.The Supreme Court upholds a controversial tax on foreign income. Plus, the court prepares for a flurry of decisions in the coming days.Excessive heat continues, and is as dangerous for animals as it is for people.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about Americans' fading purchasing power.Donald Sutherland has died at 88.Thursday night's MLB game at Rickwood Field honored the history of Black baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball
A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 62:57


Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts. Rundown 1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field 8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment 13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before? 21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound 26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment 30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset 44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners 55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment 59:00 Bob Feller's Fastball Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball
A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 58:42


Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts.Rundown1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before?21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment59:00 Bob Feller's FastballFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ticket Top 10
The Sweet Spot- the first MLB game at Rickwood Field

The Ticket Top 10

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 8:35


June 20th, 2024   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket's Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
6-21-24 Segment 1 Rectal Coffee

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 66:13


We already miss Tim. Marshy Marsh is here and he's donning a lil cuck hat. Fun with time zones. Iggy takes a break 8 minutes in to go get coffee. Smuggling coffee back rectally. Marsh is a real puckhead. Jackson conjured up a little exit poll. Jackson wasn't recruited out of high school (because of politics). Jamie Rivers enjoys a good speedo. Redbirds got the win at Rickwood Field last night. Fox knocked it out the park with the broadcast last night. Audio of Brendan Donovan talking about the experience of playing in that special game. Barry Bonds says he'd take Satchel Paige deep. Pitching stats from back in the day. Banty managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anderson Cooper 360
At Least Two Dead in New Mexico Wildfires, Thousands Evacuate

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 45:50


A second person has died as a result of the fast-spreading wildfires in New Mexico. The flames are tearing through tribal land and villages, with the South Fork Fire forcing at least 8,000 people to evacuate their homes. Plus, CNN's Ryan Young looks back at the legendary life and career of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays who has died at the age 93. His passing has created new significance around a series of games Major League Baseball will hold at Alabama's historic Rickwood Field, where Juneteenth celebrations are under way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Will Cain Podcast
‘Cheap Fakes' Open Door To Censorship, LIVE From Historic Rickwood Field

The Will Cain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 43:25


Story #1: 'Cheap Fakes.' The left has potentially found a new path for censorship to prop up President Joe Biden. Story #2: If 'The Rock,' Jamie Dimon, and Mark Cuban are legitimate candidates for president after the Trump era, you may be surprised at the next name on the list with Outkick Columnist Bobby Burack. Story #3: Wait until 8! The push to make kids wait to get social media with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain ✅

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
Inside the Parker LIVE from Rickwood Field: An Homage to Willie Mays + San Francisco Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks & St Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 24:33 Transcription Available


On this week's edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in live from Rickwood Field in Birmingham to discuss the late-great Willie Mays and the significance of Negro League baseball. Plus, we have on-location interviews with San Francisco Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks and St Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne. Finally, we've got appearances by MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble and gambling expert David Gascon. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
Five Tips to Dominate Your Head-to-Head Leagues

RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 44:24


Sky Domboske of Fantistics joins Jeff Erickson to discuss his league-leading Tout Wars head-to-head team, the latest injury news with the Orioles and Yankees and a lot more! --- 00:00 - Sky Dombroske podcast 00:30 - News & Notes: 01:00 - Gerrit Cole returns; Aaron Judge (hand) sits 06:30 - Kyle Bradish out for the season; Jordan Westburg (hip) sits 08:00 - Walker Buehler to IL 13:00 - CJ Abrams sits with wrist injury 14:30 - Nolan Arenado, Kyle Gibson latest STL woes 16:00 - Willie Mays passes; Rickwood Field game 19:00 - Head-to-Head Leagues 19:15 - Increase in market share 21:00 - Types 23:30 - Tout Wars format 26:00 - Sky's Team 31:00 - Getting to know Sky & his work 31:05 - How did you get into “the industry”? 35:00 - Where/when can we find your work? --- Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up --- Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 1: Clinton Yates Joins the Show

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 40:46


Paul begins the show by speaking with ESPN's Clinton Yates, about the upcoming MLB game at historic Rickwood Field, as well as the life and career of the legendary Willie Mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McNeil & Parkins Show
MLB's plan to honor Willie Mays at Rickwood Field

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 12:36


The Pat McAfee Show 2.0
PMS 2.0 1151 - Shams Charania, Jack Johnson, Michael Phelps, CC Sabathia, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

The Pat McAfee Show 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 155:40


On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Oilers making the Stanley Cup Finals interesting after Connor McDavid put on another masterclass as they head back to Edmonton for game 6, Joe Burrow and other members of the Bengals being in Paris for fashion week, the fallout from the NFL/DirecTV lawsuit, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the Detroit Pistons shocking firing Head Coach Monty Williams with more than $65 million left on his contract and everything else we need to pay attention to in the offseason is NBA Insider for The Athletic and FanDuelTV's Run It Back, Shams Charania (12:17-24:07). Next, Stanley Cup Champion, 3rd overall pick of the 2005 NHL Draft, and current Defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, Jack Johnson joins the show to break down everything about the Stanley Cup Finals, and how you bottle up Connor McDavid if you're Florida, and if playing game 6 in Edmonton might be beneficial for Florida with limited distractions (38:20-54:10). Next, the greatest Olympian of all-time, 23x Gold medalist, 28x Olympic medalist, Michael Phelps joins the show to chat about the US Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis (1:13:20-1:15:20). Lastly, 6x All-Star, World Series Champion, Cy Young winner, CC Sabathia joins the show to chat about tonight's charity softball game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama honoring Willie Mays after his passing and the Negro Leagues and if it's going to become an annual thing, if Paul Skenes can maintain his incredible start, and what he expects out of Gerrit Cole making his first start of the season for the Yankees tonight (2:00:07-2:14:32). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Right Time with Bomani Jones
Roy Wood Jr. on the Life of Willie Mays, Negro League Celebration, and Bill Belichick's New Girlfriend | 6.19

The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 53:32


Bomani Jones is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. live from Birmingham, Alabama as he covers the Negro League celebrations at Rickwood Field for the MLB. Before the guys discuss Willie Mays, they briefly chat about Jayson Tatum and all the negativity he's been receiving after winning a championship. (2:45) Then Bomani and Roy have a conversation about the life and career of baseball legend Willie Mays, who recently passed away. Roy explains the significance and magnitude of him dying on the day they celebrated the Negro Leagues in Birmingham yesterday, and how powerful the standing ovation Mays received from the crowd was. They both reflect on his greatness as an athlete but more importantly his greatness in life and how he treated people. (13:50) And finally, Bill Belichick's new relationship gets brought up in conversation and the guys discuss how much money it would take for them to retire with an older woman. (40:40) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It's free, it's fun, it's for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Use code BOMANI and you'll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. GreatnessWins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countdown with Keith Olbermann
TRUMP CALLS BIDEN "JOE BRIDE"; And Willie Mays Passes - 6.19.24

Countdown with Keith Olbermann

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 50:32 Transcription Available


SERIES 2 EPISODE 196: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Yesterday in Milwaukee the melting of Trump's brain reached - or at least neared - its completion. He called the President of the United States and the obsession of his life "Joe Bride." He had lots of other episodes, but this is the all-time new high in low. JOE. BRIDE.  No - he's fine. Ask Dr. Johnson. Dr. Jackson. Dr. Johnson. Dr. Jackson. My sister. My daughter. Joe Bride.  Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, who are in essence running the Trump CAMPAIGN, are reportedly “worried” about Trump – specifically about his deteriorating mental condition. Can't imagine why (JOE BRIDE). And this is coming from two former Republicans still plugged into THAT side of the ball. Wiles and LaCivita, per Rick Wilson, are going to friendly journalists and, quoting Wilson, “are starting to whisper that ‘no one can control (Trump)'.” Former Republican Senate aide Tom Nichols meanwhile put his finger to the wind and said that the FLOOD of Trump campaign efforts to make it look like the no one can control PRESIDENT BIDEN are making HIM suspicious. Nichols now writes quote: “Republicans and their media ecosystem seem to be in a panic about their candidate… if Trump is doing so well, why is his campaign and its support system in right-wing media resorting to easily disproved lies?”  Trump also stepped into it AGAIN not IN Milwaukee but ABOUT it. His campaign had to deny a heavily-sourced report from the ABC Television station in Chicago that during the convention – in Milwaukee – the place he called HORRIBLE last week – he won't even stay in a hotel there; that he will stay in his building in Chicago and COMMUTE. MEANWHILE: Roger Stone may conceivably have cost Judge Aileen Cannon her job. In the latest undercover audio released by my friend the investigative journalist Lauren Windsor and her colleague Ally Sammarco, Stone – at a Catholics for Catholics event AT Mar-a-Lago – made the mistake of hinting that the fix is IN in Trump's trial for stealing and keeping classified documents and other espionage act crimes… that when the Trump-appointed Cannon conducts a hearing day after tomorrow on the Trump motions to DISMISS all or most of the charges on the fabricated premise that the Special Counsel was unlawfully appointed, Stone seems – even for him – unusually confident Cannon really WILL throw the case. AND TRUMP JUNIOR tweeted a photo of CNN's Jim Acosta and wrote “LOL. Looks like CNN Fake News loser Acosta got an embarrassingly bad hair dye job.” Talk about “embarrassingly.” Bad hair dye job? Remember that among other living hells, Don Jr. is the guy who on a regular basis mounts that gargoyle Kimberly Guilfoyle who at age 55 trying to look 35 now has SO much make-up and SO much hair dye that she looks like Bette Davis in the movie “Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?” B-Block (21:19) Willie Mays, two days before he and the Negro Leagues in which he played, are to be honored with a San Francisco Giants' game at Rickwood Field where Mays' first team the Birmingham Black Barons played, has died at the age of 93. (32:17) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Josh Hawley spreads the "Biden wants to sit during the debate" lie. The BBC's unfortunate typo about self-identification for job applicants and what it did to the word "deaf." And Jeff Bezos sends an email to his Washington Post staff about the building being on fire and stuff and talk about getting a roll of stamps and e-mailing it in! C-Block (42:05) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Since Bezos is in the news, let me tell you of when I worked with his fiancé Lauren Sanchez, blackmail victim, and when I worked with David Letterman's future blackmailer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Daily
Roy Wood Jr. on Rickwood Field and Growing up a Black Baseball Fan

ESPN Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 36:43


The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will meet in a special ballgame at Birmingham, Alabama's historic Rickwood Field tomorrow. That ballpark is 114 years old, the oldest professional field in America, and was the home to two teams named The Barons: one black and one white. And what happened on that field: a community gathering to cheer both squads, and the nation's first integrated baseball game was a reflection of what happened in the city during the Civil Rights struggle. Today we are joined by Roy Wood Jr. Comedian, Daily Show veteran, baseball fan - who grew up in the shadow of Rickwood Field. He explains: what the city was like during his life, how ready Birmingham is for its spotlight, and how the lessons he learned on the diamond still carry weight in his life today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba Show
Remembering Willie Mays | Daily Best of June 19 | Rick & Bubba

Rick & Bubba Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 76:17 Transcription Available


Willie Mays, one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died at the age of 93. He was previously scheduled to appear in Birmingham today as part of an MLB event at the oldest existing professional baseball park in the United States, Rickwood Field. We look back at the "Say Hey Kid." In politics, Biden's brain continues to break mid-sentence on a daily basis. Kamala Harris hosts "Queer Eye" cast members at the White House. And Rick admits that he played pickleball with his wife.Sponsors:Covenant Eyes has been the #1 accountability software for over 23 years for Christians seeking to live a porn-free life. Victory by Covenant Eyes is a powerful tool that helps Christians who are serious and want to quit porn for good or never start. Victory combines industry-leading technology with decades of experience and leadership in recovery content, accountability, and behavior change. The Covenant Eyes Victory app with powerful accountably features built-in and the optional blocking technology, makes it an unparalleled tool in the fight to live a porn-free life. Living a porn-free life will bring you a new freedom to live honestly and remember Accountability is NOT others calling you out on your sin but others calling you UP to the person you are in Christ. So what are you waiting for, Anyone can get started on their path to recovery for free by visiting: http://CovenantEyes.com and using promo code RICK for 30 days free or by clicking on the link in the show notes today.First Cup Coffee Co. is Christian-owned patriot coffee company that stands for Core Values, Family, and Building Community across the Nation. Freshly Roasted Beans delivered in Ground or Whole Bean Texture, Pods, and Bulk with 11 Roast Profiles Available. There is a flavor for every freedom-loving American We don't sell burnt coffee like Starbucks and the others. Shipped within days of being roasted and all subscriptions get free shipping. No Contracts - Cancel at any time. Change your Subscription at any time. Go to https://FirstCup.com and use code “BUBBA” and save an additional 10% on your order and if you subscribe save an additional 10% for the life of your subscription.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick & Bubba Show
Remembering Willie Mays | Daily Best of June 19 | Rick & Bubba

Rick & Bubba Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 76:17


Willie Mays, one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died at the age of 93. He was previously scheduled to appear in Birmingham today as part of an MLB event at the oldest existing professional baseball park in the United States, Rickwood Field. We look back at the "Say Hey Kid." In politics, Biden's brain continues to break mid-sentence on a daily basis. Kamala Harris hosts "Queer Eye" cast members at the White House. And Rick admits that he played pickleball with his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Things First
Jayson Tatum reported Celtics extension, Dak & Purdy contract debates, Jets make or miss playoffs?

First Things First

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 73:17


WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Jayson Tatum reported contract extension / Celtics a one and done champion? / Remembering Willie Mays (23:47) Better bet: Aaron Rodgers and Jets make or miss playoffs? (35:03) Pressure on LeBron James and Lakers to win another title after Celtics took the lead for most ever? (38:58) Are the Dolphins legit Super Bowl contenders? (44:18) Will this be Dak Prescott's last year with Cowboys? (57:43) Is it a mistake to give Brock Purdy a top-QB contract? (1:03:33) Rickwood Field game / Lakers and Bronny potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast
FF 20 - Buy or Sell w/ Joe Orrico

Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 74:34


Sara and Shelly are joined by the cohost of 90 Feet From Home, Joe Orrico. You also know his work from FantasyPros. With Father's Day in the rearview mirror they debate players to hold/sell-high on.Discussions:Replacing Mookie Betts is impossible, but is it better to find the best guy available or churn and burn?Trade season creates fantasy opportunities. Should the Blue Jays sell and if so, would Vladito be on the move?Young pitchers with innings limits are helping you win now, but should you be looking to trade guys like Paul Skenes or Garrett Crochet?Format wars, would you rather play roto or head to head?Does defense really matter in fantasy baseball?Who do you want rest of season, Ceddanne Rafaela or Jarren Duran?Love it or Leave itSome aces are returning from early season injury.Thursday's game at Rickwood Field should be a wonderful showcase of Birmingham's historic Negro League park.How did the Dodgers somehow manage to get a mulligan on their City Connect uniforms and botch them a second time?Guest: Joe OrricoHosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

Up First
The Sunday Story: Roy Wood Jr. on the Road to Rickwood

Up First

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 28:22


What does a comedian know about baseball? And what can America's oldest baseball field tell us about the civil rights movement?Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama is America's oldest ballpark. It's older than Wrigley Field and Fenway park. But its history is full of contradictions. In its heyday, Rickwood was home to both the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons, one of the most talented teams in the Negro Leagues. The field hosted a women's suffrage event, but the stadium's owner also allowed a KKK rally to take place there.Comedian Roy Wood Jr. hosts a new podcast called Road to Rickwood from WWNO & WRKF, which takes a closer look at the field's history as a microcosm of the civil rights movement itself. Wood Jr. grew up in Birmingham playing baseball at Rickwood. In the podcast, he speaks to historians, civic leaders, major league baseball executives, former Negro Leaguers, and members of Alabama's first integrated sports team. For himself and those he interviewed, baseball was an oasis. It was also a space where racism shaped the lives of some of the nation's best baseball players.In today's episode of The Sunday Story, Wood Jr. sits down with host Ayesha Rascoe to talk baseball, Birmingham, and race in America.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball
Baseball at Rickwood Field, Team Rebound Candidate & Game Planning for Luis Gil

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 63:20


Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently low playoff odds with a chance to rebound toward contention, and how they would approach hitting Yankees starter Luis Gil.Read More about the history of Rickwood Field in this SABR article from Clarence Watkins: https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/rickwood-field-birmingham/Rundown3:52 Rickwood Field Hosting Cardinals-Giants Next Week8:57 Where Else Should MLB Play Regular Season Games?10:56 Trevor's Case for the Giants to Rebound Into 2024 Contention18:33 Eno's Case for the Pirates23:30 DVR's Case for the Reds & Attempting to Understand Andrew Abbott38:06 How to Hit Against Luis Gil54:54 Listener Question: Intangible Aspects of Playing 162 GamesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodesSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball
Baseball at Rickwood Field, Team Rebound Candidate & Game Planning for Luis Gil

Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 67:35


Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently low playoff odds with a chance to rebound toward contention, and how they would approach hitting Yankees starter Luis Gil. Read More about the history of Rickwood Field in this SABR article from Clarence Watkins: https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/rickwood-field-birmingham/ Rundown 3:52 Rickwood Field Hosting Cardinals-Giants Next Week 8:57 Where Else Should MLB Play Regular Season Games? 10:56 Trevor's Case for the Giants to Rebound Into 2024 Contention 18:33 Eno's Case for the Pirates 23:30 DVR's Case for the Reds & Attempting to Understand Andrew Abbott 38:06 How to Hit Against Luis Gil 54:54 Listener Question: Intangible Aspects of Playing 162 Games Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Podcast in Baseball
Friendly confines: How constantly close games are defining, testing Cardinals

Best Podcast in Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 38:33


It's Flag Day? Have you checked the standings yet? Following closely behind the Cardinals' 3-0 victory against the Cubs at Wrigley Field and each team's 49th game this season decided by three or fewer runs, a question was presented to KMOX/1120 AM's Kevin Wheeler. What are the traits necessary for a team to do well in so many slim-margin games? As a guest on a brand-new edition of the Best Podcast in Baseball with Derrick Goold, Wheeler outlines two necessities for every team to thrive in close games and how doing one will help the other survive. It is vital Wheeler illustrates for a team to get more innings from the rotation so that it's asking less of the bullpen in close games, and that will help keep the bullpen fresh to turn those close games into victories. This is how teams can get friendly with the confines of close games. During a 4-3 home stand and again as they opened a Father's Day weekend series at Wrigley, the Cardinals showcased some of the developing depth in the bullpen that is helping them hold leads and secure slim victory. Ryan Fernandez has emerged with holds in consecutive games; Matthew Liberatore's return to the bullpen gives the Cardinals a third setup lefty and one with strikeout stuff at his best; and Chris Roycroft, only a few years removed from independent ball, has intrigued the Cardinals with his power stuff and movement. Or, as one teammate put it, "filth." The Cardinals returned to .500 with the victory and should they spillover for the first time in more than a year, they'll be one of the few teams in the National League with a winning record. Wheeler and Goold discuss if that's fallout from the consolidation of spending and power at only a few NL spots, such as Dodger Stadium and South Philadelphia. If those teams are collecting the highest-dollar stars in the NL what does that mean for the remainder of the standings and how do teams keep up as that spending gap grows into a standings gap. Wheeler suggests that a lot can be learned from NL Central-leader Milwaukee and how the Brewers have kept ahead without spending too much. It's an example of how the division, bunched-up and sometimes confusing mediocrity for parity, will be decided. What team gets its stars to shine the brightest the soonest? That list would include Cubs Dansby Swanson just as it could be asked of the Cardinals' cornerstones Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras, who is on the injured list with a fractured arm. That list would also include Cardinals starter Sonny Gray, whose bounce-back start helped Cardinals to a winning home stand. And all of that brings the conversation back around to one way for a team to thrive in so many close games. Play fewer of them. Score more runs to avoid them. Also discussed in this episode of BPIB is the Cardinals' visit to Rickwood Field later this month for the first National League regular-season game at the nation's oldest ballpark. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and baseball writer Derrick Goold.