Podcasts about Strike zone

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci notice the pace of the season picking up! Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear and why has Juan Soto gotten slower? Joe explains what he's seeing with Soto and why he doesn't agree with the approach being taken. Tom wants Jose Ramirez on the Hall of Fame radar immediately! Players are talking about a change in the strike zone. Why are we seeing it happen? Plus, what are the biggest suprises we're seeing this season? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on Bob Melvin getting tossed after complaining about the strike zone and the impact that it has on the playersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joined Murph & Markus this morning to share his thoughts on Bob Melvin getting tossed after complaining about the strike zone and the impact that it has on the playersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Brozdowski digs into how the strike zone has changed this season because of an adjustment in how umpires are graded alongside Katie Krall, one of the newest members of the Marquee Sports Network team.

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In this episode: Ever since the ABS system was introduced to the MLB in spring training, the strike zone has noticeably tightened — but coaches and players have been left in the dark about the changes. What are the pros and cons of starting to incorporate this new system?

Bobby and Alex discuss whether or not there is an MLB equivalent of Russell Westbrook and his unending chaotic energy. Then, they answer some listener questions, including a question about what each MLB team's email signature would look like. Finally, they have a lengthy, philosophical, and spirited discussion about the small change MLB made to how they're grading umpires for balls and strikes this year.Links:Story on the changing strike zone evaluation⁠⁠⁠Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup Tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TP Kansas City Meetup Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against the Mets, Sandy Alcántara, and Aaron Nola.Story from Jayson Stark, Ken Rosenthal, Eno & several writers from The Athletic MLB team ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328105Rundown2:32 Is The Strike Zone Really Shrinking?4:36 Where Is The Strike Zone Getting Smaller?13:23 Adjusting the Game to Increase Offense & Balls in Play20:52 Walk Rates Don't Fluctuate Much29:59 Zac Gallen: Adjustments Already Happening?38:16 Sandy Alcántara: A Typical Post Tommy John Command Lag?45:14 Aaron Nola: Is the Ceiling Coming Down Again?52:00 Eno's Greatest FearFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against the Mets, Sandy Alcántara, and Aaron Nola. Rundown2:32 Is This Strike Zone Really Shrinking?4:36 Where Is The Strike Zone Getting Smaller?13:23 Adjusting the Game to Increase Offense & Balls in Play20:52 Walk Rates Don't Fluctuate Much29:59 Zac Gallen: Adjustments Already Happening?38:16 Sandy Alcántara: A Typical Post Tommy John Command Lag?45:14 Aaron Nola: Is the Ceiling Coming Down Again?52:00 Eno's Greatest Fear Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. The guys talk the latest injury that Mike Trout has and if there is any chance the Angels would ever trade him. Also, they talk about the big piece in The Athletic about the strike zone shrinking and if it is that big of a deal.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBBHosts: Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough & Sam MillerExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cade Povich was great in his last outing when he worked ahead of nearly every batter he faced. Can he do the same against the Yankees tough lineup tonight? Bob Haynie shares his thoughts during "Buy or Sell."

Dukes and Bell come back with some Braves talk and share thoughts on Spencer Strider's season debut in which he allowed five hits and two runs and struck out five through five innings pitched, which both the guys believe with today being Strider's first day in the majors, his outing was as expected as he looks to get reacclimated. However, Mike notes he believes Strider did not have enough versatility in his bag today. They then share some brief thoughts on mock drafts, noting Mykel Williams seems to be sliding down in several mocks

Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves outing on Wednesday in which they lost to the Blue Jays 3-1

In this groundbreaking episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Joey Myers sits down with Tim Nicely, the neural performance visionary behind V-Flex Sports. With over 25 years of deep neurological research and training experience with elite programs like the Oklahoma Sooners softball dynasty and 17+ MLB organizations, Tim reveals how training the brain—not just the swing—is the real secret to dominating the plate. If your athlete freezes on strikes, swings at junk, or struggles to adjust in two-strike counts, this episode is for you. Whether you're a travel ball parent, rec league coach, or competitive athlete, this episode will rewire how you think about hitting success.

Monday, April 7: Blue Jays Strike Zone by FiredUp Network

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros that have been most exciting as outlined by Brian McTaggart, discuss if the Altuve in LF thing could be scrapped if it doesn't work out, and why they like the robot strike zone.

Seth and Sean discuss their excitement to see Altuve in LF today and Seth loving the automated strike zone, assess if Stefon Diggs' extortion suit will affect his chances of a return to the Texans and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss what jumped out in yesterday's Astros Spring game loss to the Mets, expectations for Jose Altuve in Left Field today and how much Seth enjoyed the automated strike zone.

Bart, Grant and Paul discuss the latest in sports even though it's a so-called dead period of the year. What's best for the MLB when it comes to perfecting how to call balls and strikes? Plus, tentative optimism regarding the Bucks and maybe not so much so regarding the Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you like the new balls & strike system in MLB if it were adopted for good?

1:00- We take your calls on the automated balls & strikes system.

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On episode 75, Charles talks to Rich Lowry, Dominic Pino, and Michael Brendan Dougherty about the rules of baseball. Why is Dominic against all change? Why is Rich in favor of most change? What is the case against robot umpires? Why does the NFL innovate so freely, where baseball seems stuck in the mud? Can baseball ever be the most popular sport in America again, or is there something about it that doesn't suit the modern era?The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti react to MLB's announcement regarding the automated ball-strike system starting in 2025 Spring Training. Plus, there is some controversy regarding some of the MLB Award results. (3:57) Pasta and Gladiator II movie reviews ... (7:34) Automated ball-strike system coming in 2025 spring ... (12:57) Catcher framing to be forgotten ... (18:22) 2024 MVP Award voting results ... (22:58) Jackson Merrill should have won NL ROY ... (28:51) Chris Sale's redemption story ... (35:05) Wilyer Abreu got snubbed ... (40:07) Jake Rogers high school football ... (42:54) Turkey Day plans and strategies

Bob and Steve begin the episode recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, despite all the injuries. They then discuss if it is time for the MLB to add the automated strike zone. Lastly, Bob and Steve talk about the Raptors season up to date. 0:47 Leafs Talk 19:37 Automated Strike Zone 32:21 Raptors Talk

The guys were fiery and led off the show talking about the automated balls and strikes machine, talked about Jackson Merrill winning Rookie of the Year, and Sports Court!

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Adam Maloof is an assistant professor of Geosciences and a Princeton athletics fellow for the baseball team. He has recently published several research articles on various topics in baseball. Today, we focus on his article on the college strike zone. In today's episode, you will learn about umpire tendencies, the called strike zone, and, most importantly, how to use this information to help your hitters make better swing decisions. Adam's articles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Bret Boone welcomes on Hall of Famer John Smoltz for a discussion on playoff format, the advantage of rest heading into the playoffs, managing bullpens, a potential automated strike zone and more. Plus, who are the most dangerous teams heading into October and who is John taking from each league to make a deep run this year? 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

It is a Strike Zone hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, audio from Arenado and Contreras as well as Mozeliak. He talks with KMOV Sports Bryan Kennedy about the struggles in second half and looking to off season.

Bret welcomes on Hall of Famer John Smoltz for a discussion on playoff format, the advantage of rest heading into the playoffs, managing bullpens, a potential automated strike zone and more. Plus, who are the most dangerous teams heading into October and who is John taking from each league to make a deep run this year? 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

Saturday, September 7: Blue Jays Strike Zone Game Recap Vs Braves W by FiredUp Network

Monday, September 2:Blue Jays Strike Zone by FiredUp Network

Monday, August 26: Blue Jays Strike Zone Game Recap Vs LAA W by FiredUp Network

Monday, August 26: Blue Jays Strike Zone Game Recap Vs Red Sox Gm 1 by FiredUp Network

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again! Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series team's great players, Javier Baez, as he finally returned since departing via a trade to the New York Mets in 2021.  When watching a Cubs game, it has become very hard to ignore the strike zone given to Seiya Suzuki versus other players. Why is Seiya Suzuki's strike zone different than for others? To help answer that question, Matt Trueblood (@MATrueblood) of North Side Baseball and Baseball Prospectus joins us this week to discuss a recent article and deep dive he did to figure out if his zone truly is different and where it is different. The results may surprise you!   Welcome to another week of Bricks Behind the Ivy, a weekly Cub podcast for Cub fans, BY Cub fans. Make sure to review wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't watched us on YouTube yet, please head over there to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments!   ⏰ Time Stamps: Box Score Blitz, 01:40 Deep Thoughts With Harry Caray - Thank You, Javy Baez, 03:30 Why Is Seiya Suzuki's Strike Zone Different? 10:03   Seiya Suzuki Zone Article Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the best dressed Brickhead in Wrigleyville! https://www.etsy.com/shop/bricksbehin...

Wednesday, August 21: Blue Jays Strike Zone Game Report Vs Cin L by FiredUp Network

In a Strike Zone hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the Redbirds' series loss in Pittsburgh, why the Cards should no longer use bullpen starts, and responds to your calls. Ed Smith, former NFL tight end, gives his take on the NFL possibly adding an extra game to the schedule each year. Plus, a check on Jordan Walker, Tink Hence, and more from the farm system.

This week, Hunter Simboli is back and he joins the Bros as they try to make sense of the snubbing of Jaylen Brown not being selected for Team USA Basketball. They also discuss the second half of the MLB season and provide their opinions on players and teams to watch as the march to the postseason begins soon. In addition, the topic of an automated strike zone in baseball is a hot-button issue on this week's Choices Of The Voices. In other news, B. Live is feeling glorious, Eddy found his wallet, Scott wants to give peace a chance, and Hunter is just happy to be here. All this and more. Enjoy. For more from the Bros, click https://linktr.ee/SportsBros_PCast #mlb #usabasketball #jaylenbrown #automatedstrikezone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesportsbrospodcast/support

The Morning Team continues to discuss the performance of the umpires in Baltimore this weekend and if there is a realistic solution to fix the issue without having to go to Robo umps.

Episode 24This week we are talking about Paul Mccartney's new retrospective release One Hand Clapping, and then we segue to the right way to bike in the summer, and then talk about Gerrit Cole;s first experience with the automated strike zone, and how the Yankees Red Sox Rivalry is just NOT the same. Timecodes:00:00 - Show Start02:28 - One Hand Clapping by Paul McCartney and Wings Review25:35 - Biking in the Summer! 32:30 - Automated Strike Zone shows its face at Gerrit Cole's rehab start 44:39 - The state of the Yankees Red Sox RivalryPowell Not Found. https://www.youtube.com/ @powellnotfound  https://www.instagram.com/powellnotfoundpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@powellnotfound https://twitter.com/powellnotfoundhttps://www.facebook.com/powellnotfound/Like, Subscribe, Comment.Mark Powell

The guys are back to talk bout the Edmonton/Dallas series, how the Oilers chances seem to look going into the finals, the controversy seeming to surround Cailtyn Clarks rookie WNBA season, the retirement of the great Angel Hernandez, our pick for the song of the week and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er

In the second and final hour of Sports Open Line, we take your calls and texts in the Strike Zone hour. Hear audio from City SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell, and listen to Matt's interview with Derrick Lewis, before he headlines the card at this Saturday's UFC event!   Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Anthony Franco  joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Luis Arraez getting traded to the Padres, what other assets the Marlins could trade and the wheeling and dealing front office in San Diego. Listener email topics include when Paul Skenes will be called up by the Pirates and when Jackson Holliday will be called back up by the Orioles, what an automated strike zone could look like in MLB, and why the Tigers aren't making changes to their struggling lineup. 

A sly reply in here from the veteran starter to a fan question about Jazz Chisholm choosing to bunt against him.Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn also delivers insight on who will have the advantage with the automatic strike zone, what the unrevealed City Connects might look like for St. Louis and why the celebration for his teammates after a hit is an ode to Paul Goldschmidt.Before the convo, we shoutout the FUEL that A's closer Mason Miller is throwing out there right now. (Lynn convo starts at 3:48)Other topics with Lynn: advice to young pitchers on how to prevent injuries and what Sonny Gray does better than anyone else.Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott BraunFRESH and FREE FT Leadoff newsletter is out now ---> SUBSCRIBE

Duane Kuiper tells Murph & Markus that Blake Snell got squeezed last night with the small strike zone and also says that the lineup isn't going to change with some veterans struggling early this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duane Kuiper tells Murph & Markus that Blake Snell got squeezed last night with the small strike zone and also says that the lineup isn't going to change with some veterans struggling early this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mason shoutouts to his family who came to visit him. The Dodgers picked up a few new players and discussed how this helps the Dodgers. Mason and Marcas don't see eye to eye on robot umpires. Marcas Grant is in for Ireland and Mase is loving his takes, because he agrees with him. Caleb Williams has haters and Mase isn't having it. The Raiders worked Michael Penix Jr today and Greg loves it. Mason and Greg are on Kutt but Marcas isn't a huge gambler. Wassup Foo! The guy's dive into Dan Orlovsky's latest appearance on the Pat McAfee show. Game of Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Batter/Runner and Catcher's obligation on a dropped 3rd strike? (@13:15)Paige's Power Play: Why taking a break is bad is a myth (@19:00)Interview with EAS recruiting service (@22:31)Please call the strike zone (@39:46)Work your A's off (@53:53)Support the show