Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast)
Episodes
175 | Mookie's Extension and Postseason Expansion
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The season is here, but baseball demanded that we talk about non-gameplay one more time! Mookie got a 12-year extension to stay in LA (2:30), the Blue...
174 | Our Final Preview of the 2020 Season!
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is SO close! Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor Plouffe take one last look-ahead at the 2020 season in this episode. We give you a recap of the new rul...
173 | Voicemails: Your Biggest Fears
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is BACK this week, so it's time for you guys to call in and let Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor know what your biggest fears are for the 2020 season...
172 | Western Region Preview
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor Plouffe wrap up their 2020 season preview with the two west divisions! Are the Dodgers the clear-cut best team in baseball? H...
171 | Central Region Preview
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor Plouffe previewed the Eastern Region on earlier this week, so now they're looking at the Central Region! Before that, Yasiel ...
170 | Reps at First, Intrasquad Games, and East Region Preview
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Intrasquad games are taking place around baseball, more players have tested positive for Covid-19 and opted out of the season, and seemingly every pla...
169 | Voicemails: Your Team's Underrated Storylines
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know more about your team than we do, so we gave you guys the opportunity to call in and leave us a voicemail about some storylines we should keep...
168 | We've Got Official Schedules
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB has officially dropped its schedules for all 30 teams. Trevor Plouffe tells Jomboy and Jake what the players look for the most when the schedule i...
167 | Tests are Taking Too Long and Players are Opting Out
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB is getting the first rounds of testing back and we are seeing more and more positives, with more guys opting out (25:00). The league, however, is ...
166 | Placin' Bets
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Betting odds are out for the upcoming 60-game season so Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor Plouffe are telling you where to sprinkle a little cheese on team ove...
165 | How Many Players Might Sit Out?
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross, and Ian Desmond became the first group of guys to decide to sit out the 2020 season this week for a wide variety...
164 | Umpire Dale Scott Returns!
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Umpire Dale Scott returns to tell more stories about his many years in the game, while also sharing the story of coming out as the first active, openl...
163 | Koshien is Baseball's Version of March Madness
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams is a documentary airing on ESPN Monday, June 29 about Japan's annual high school tournament. Japanese legends like Ma...
162 | Baseball is (Almost) Back
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB is set to officially implement a 60-game season after the MLBPA voted on Monday to decline the most recent proposal. The fellas wrap their heads a...
161 | Neil Walker is For the Boys
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Disco" Neil Walker hopped on to discuss his long-standing relationship with Trevor Plouffe, turning himself into a super utility player, playing for ...
160 | The Players Respond + Voicemails!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The MLBPA delivered a counterproposal to the league Thursday for a 70-game season and it seems like there is real momentum to get this thing done. The...
159 | Tell Us When and Where
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The negotiations between MLB and the Players' Association have gone nuclear. There is a growing group of owners that have stated they do not want a se...
158 | A Different Side of the Front Office
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got to look at a different side of the baseball world, chatting with Venika Streeter, Authentics and Retail Sales Manager of the Minnesota Twins, o...
157 | Long Gone Summer Director AJ Schnack + MLBPA Counterproposal
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Schnack is the director of the upcoming 30 for 30, "Long Gone Summer," about the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Schnack s...
156 | In Good Faith
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB keeps offering the players the same deal in different packaging. Is a 48-game season really on the table? Are they ever going to negotiate in good...
155 | Ian Happ Breaks Down Switch-Hitting and Playing Multiple Positions
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cubs super-utility man Ian Happ talked with Jomboy, Jake, and Plouffe about his time at the University of Cincinnati, learning to switch hit, his quar...
154 | Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn Was Drafted Four Times
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Hearn is a 6-5 southpaw for the Texas Rangers. He was drafted in four consecutive drafts, made his MLB debut in 2019, and might already be bett...
153 | Inching Towards an Agreement
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB has floated a counterproposal to the players for 50 games of fully prorated salaries. How much closer does that bring us to an agreement? Trevor P...
152 | Oscar Mercado is Cleveland's Next Stud
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado joined the program to discuss his transition from shortstop to the outfield, his MLB debut, and LeBron Jame...
151 | Cole Tucker is Your New Favorite Player
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker just might be the nicest person you'll find. The young stud joined the program to discuss his rookie year, his friendshi...
150 | Jack Flaherty Clears the Air on MLB Negotiations
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Flaherty makes his third appearance on the podcast to talk about the MLBPA negotiations with the owners, Max Scherzer's tweet, and his desire to ...
149 | MLB Proposed Massive Pay Cuts to the Players
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The league made its first official financial offer to the MLBPA on Tuesday, and it has not been well-received. Trevor Plouffe got some tidbits from ar...
148 | Cespedes Family BBQ Returns!
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan from Cespedes Family BBQ come back on the pod to discuss their old tweets about Trevor Plouffe, their new deal with The Ringer, Domini...
147 | Umpire Dale Scott Was Part of So Many Huge Moments
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Scott was an MLB umpire for over 30 years. He joined the guys to talk about the time he ejected Billy Martin, the Luis Gonzalez walk-off, which g...
146 | MLB's Proposed Health Guidelines
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jomboy, Jake, and Plouffe discuss MLB's 67-page health guideline document and how it changes the return timeline for baseball. Learn more about your a...
145 | Walker Buehler Loves the Big Moments
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dodgers ace Walker Buehler came on the show for the best day of Trevor Plouffe's life. The young stud provided a deep dive on him and Clayton Kershaw'...
144 | David Dahl Needs a Better Rating in The Show
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rockies all-star David Dahl took a break from working out at Luis Gonzalez's house to join the program. The outfielder broke down how to play at Coors...
143 | MLB Has Made Their First Proposal to the Players
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB and the MLBPA have officially begun negotiating for baseball's return. This week could get UGLY, but how will the two sides be able to come togeth...
142 | Delmon Young Loves Playing Overseas
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Delmon Young talks about his relationship with Trevor Plouffe, skateboarding, being the No. 1 overall pick by the Rays, throwing a bat at an umpire, a...
141 | Jeff Passan Discusses Trevor's Tidbit
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Jeff Passan jumped on the podcast to discuss Plouffe's reporting on baseball's potential return in June and July. Learn more about your ad choi...
140 | Trevor's Tidbits: Baseball's Back
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss Trevor Plouffe's report that baseball will reopen on July 1, with Spring Training 2.0 beginning on June 10. Learn more about your ad ...
139 | Sean Doolittle Explains How the Nationals Learned to Have Fun
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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138 | Lance Lynn Thought He Blew the 2011 World Series
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Lynn discusses coming up and relieving with St. Louis and the 2011 World Series run, hanging out on his farm, his stint with the Yankees, and re...
137 | Baseball Will Be Back
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Passan reports that baseball will be back in some capacity this season. He provided a couple of avenues for the return that we discuss on this ep...
136 | Tim Melville Went from BBQ to the Big Leagues
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rockies pilltosser Tim Melville went all the way off the rails with us on this interview. Check out the most wild episode of Talkin' Baseball yet. Lea...
135 | The Red Sox Received Their Punishment
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB finally punished JT Watkins for his role in poisoning the Red Sox organization from the inside. Jomboy, Jake, and Plouffe provided their thoughts ...
134 | Trevor's Tidbits: The Three-City Plan
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plouffe lends some context to the AZ-FL-TX plan floating around for the 2020 MLB season, along with some new information in the negotiations with the ...
133 | Trevor Williams Breaks Down the Pirates-Reds Brawl
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pirates righty Trevor Williams sat down to talk about last year's brawl with the Reds, being traded by the Marlins, and much more. Learn more about yo...
132 | Asking the Expert on Juiced Balls
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Meredith Wills joined the program to discuss the way that MLB baseballs have been altered over the past few years. Learn more about your ad choice...
131 | Trevor's Got Tidbits
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plouffe offered up some tidbits he picked up around the league on the various proposals. What further financial implications could make baseball's ret...
130 | Jason Kendall Called Pitches From Left Field
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Catcher Jason Kendall joined Jomboy, Jake, and Trevor Plouffe to discuss his stolen bases, the '06 Athletics, and calling a game from left fiel...
129 | Players Who Only Got One Game in the Bigs with Jacob Kornhauser
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had Jacob Kornhauser join us to talk about his book, Cup of Coffee Club, which chronicles the tales of players who only ever got one game in the bi...
128 | MLB is Considering a May Start
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Passan reported that MLB is considering a start in May, but there are many hurdles that would need to be cleared in order to make it happen. Lear...
127 | Catcher Drew Butera was Born to Pitch
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Butera talked with the guys about his time as a roommate with Plouffe, catching the last out of the World Series, and working through quarantine ...
126 | Astros Suspensions Do Not Carry Over to 2021
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow's suspensions will count even if there is no 2020 season. How much of a 2020 season do we expect? The guys also answer your t...
125 | Brian Dozier Loves Taking Off His Shirt
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Dozier joined the show to discuss how he developed his power, working out with a propane tank, why taking off his shirt became a rallying cry fo...
124 | Jason Kipnis Chats About Big Post Season Moments, His Walk-Off Hits & The Astros Cheating
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Kipnis joined us to talk about his new house in Chicago, big play-off moments in his career, his first hit being a walk-off, the Indians big win...
123 | MLB and The Players Come to an Agreement
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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122 | Rhys Hoskins Joins to Talk About his HR Splurge in 2017, Playing LF, New regime in Phillies Camp & His Slow HR trot
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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121 | Jack Flaherty is Searching for a Hobby
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Flaherty discusses how the Cardinals are coping with the suspended season, his twitter lists, and his search for a new hobby. Learn more about yo...
120 | New York Yankees | Profile & Projection
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SURPRISE! Our fans voted the Yankees as the top team team in Major League Baseball. We wrap up the Team Profile & Projections by discussing what the Y...
119 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Profile & Projection
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are good. Like REALLY good. With all of the right pieces in place, the pressure will be on manager Dave Roberts to lead the franchise to i...
118 | Houston Astros | Profile & Projection
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Astros fans... look away. Jomboy and Jake are previewing your team's 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...
117 | What Happens to the 2020 Contracts?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens with players on a contract year? Does the service time get rearranged? pushed back? Will Mookie only be a Dodger for 80 games? What about...
116 | Atlanta Braves | Profile & Projection
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlanta Braves have solidified themselves as one of the best teams in baseball over the past two seasons. But will they be able to get through wha...
115 | Washington Nationals | Profile & Projection
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The reigning champs let Anthony Rendon walk, brought back Stephen Strasburg, and plugged holes in the rest of the roster. How will they stack up in a ...
114 | Life Without Baseball
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talkin' the suspension of spring training, potential return dates, and the Trevor Bauer whiffle ball game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
113 | Minnesota Twins | Profile & Projection
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Twinkies! Plouffe joined us to talk about his beloved Twins. Are they for real? Can they make a splash in the playoff this time? Learn more about ...
112 | Tampa Bay Rays | Profile & Projection
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa was a tough out for Houston in the ALDS last season. Do the Rays have enough dudes in this lineup to take them to the next level? Let's talk abo...
111 | Oakland Athletics | Profile & Projection
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Oakland A's got to another wild card game but couldn't advance. Then they didn't do much in the offseason. So do we think the Athletics take a ste...
110 | Understanding New Age Baseball Terms
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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109 | St. Louis Cardinals | Profile & Projection
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NL Central champs are back and looking for more this year. Are the Cardinals still the team to beat in this division? Let's break it down and talk...
108 | Philadelphia Phillies | Profile & Projection
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Fightin Phils have reloaded and they look good at this time of year again. Do we think the moves made this offseason take the Phillies to the next...
107 | Soto & Flaherty contracts, Yelich Extenstion & Cavan Biggio Interview
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Soto and Jack Flaherty both get raises that dont reflect how good they are because baseball! Yelich gets paid paid. Cavan Biggio joined the show ...
106 | Cincinnati Reds | Profile & Projection
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cincinnati is up next! The Reds are the family feud answer for winners of the offseason this year, but did they really do enough? They brought in Mous...
105 | Milwaukee Brewers | Profile & Projection
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Brewers had an active offseason, adding a lot of bodies but losing Yasmani Grandal and Gio Gonzalez. Are they ready to take the next ste...
104 | Boston Red Sox | Profile & Projection
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No more Mookie, no more Price, no more Cora. New GM. New Manager. They picked up some Verdugo, Pillar, Pawlecki and some prospects. They still have a ...
103 | Life of A Pro Baseball Player & Interview With Jake Odorizzi
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the lifestyle of a pro baseball player really like? How do the hotels, plane rides and travel days really work? What was Trevor Plouffes alias...
102 | Chicago White Sox | Profile & Projection
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Chicago White Sox went out and locked up a whole bunch of guys this offseason. They are officially in compete mode. Learn more about your ad choic...
101 | Chicago Cubs | Profile & Projection
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubbies have a new manager and a lot of talent on the roster. Can they take over the NL Central again? They have to guys to do it. Learn more abou...
100 | Pirates Pitcher Jameson Taillon Chats About His Call up, His Injuries & His love for Coffee
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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99 | New York Mets | Profile & Projection
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets are up next. They've made some moves to sure up this already talented roster. Yoenis Cespedes returns. Dellin Betances comes over. A...
98 | Cleveland Indians | Profile & Projection
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland, rocks! Your Indians are up next. Francisco Lindor is still here. What's in store for this club in 2020? We'll dive into it. Let's talk base...
97 | Arizona Diamondbacks | Profile & Projection
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Diamondbacks made some big moves this off season. They landed Sterling Marte, signed a familiar opponent in Madison Bumgarner, and added K...
96 | MLB Prop Bets and Interview with Austin Meadows & Ryan Yarbrough
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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95 | Los Angeles Angels | Profile & Projection
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Angels made some moves to help Mike Trout this off season. World Series Champ Anthony Rendon is on board. Ohtani is back. Will the Ang...
94 | San Diego Padres | Profile & Projection
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The San Diego Daddies got some talent over there. There will be some position battles in Spring Training. Tatis Jr. and Machado will be fun to watch f...
93 | Chat With Max Fried & Dansby Swanson, Braves Camp & Some Signings
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys have been to Yankees camp, Braves camp and Rays camp. They talk about their time in Florida. They chat with Max Fried and Dansby Swanson from...
92 | Texas Rangers | Profile & Projection
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers made some moves this off season! Traded for Kluber. Signed Lyles, Gibson and Frazier. They're looking to entertain the folks coming to the...
91 | Toronto Blue Jays | Profile & Projection
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Baby Jays! The first team that I think comes with an excited fan base on our list. A lot of young talent. An offseason were they acquired guys to ...
90 | Colorado Rockies | Profile & Projection
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're talkin about Jakes Rocks today. We talk about the guys they brought in (no none). The guys they lost. Who may be a deadline trade piece. Their p...
89 | Best Combo 5-tool Player in the Bigs, Cole vs Votto & more twitter questions
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Tampa (Plouffe in LA) we answered some twitter questions. New Rules. Best 5 tool combo player, you get 1 tool from a guy. A team full of Col...
88 | San Francisco Giants | Profile & Projection
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No more Bochy no more Bumgarner no more attempting to win? The San Francisco Giants are in full rebuild mode. We talk about the guys they brought in. ...
87 | Seattle Mariners | Profile & Projection
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Mariners have always confused Jomboy. Are they rebuilding? Are they trying to win? Are they signing everyone and then trading everyone? It...
86 | Baseball is Burning
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a hell of a weekend. First the Astros owner Crane, held a press conference that was a total failure. Big name players like Kris Bryant, Cody Be...
85 | Kansas City Royals | Profile & Projection
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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84 | Miami Marlins | Profile & Projection
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about this Miami Marlins team. They added a bunch of Major League talent to the squad this year. What are they up to? Who did they add? Who...
83 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Profile & Projection
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about this Pittsburgh Pirates team. It was a busy offseason, in a way. New GM. New Manager. Some Trades. What are they up to? Who did they ...
82 | The New Playoff Format
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB sent out a new proposal that expands the playoffs and has the top seeds picking their opponent like a reality TV show. Plouffe and Jomboy discuss ...
81 | Detroit Tigers | Profile & Projection
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about this Detroit Tigers team. They're bad! What are they up to? Who did they add? Who did they lose? What prospects do you need to know a...
80 | Baltimore Orioles | Profile & Projection
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about this Baltimore Orioles team. You guys voted them as the worst team going into the 2020 season. Why? What are they up to? Who did they...
79 | The New Mookie Trade, Twins Trade & Rays Trade
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mookie, Price & Cash to the Dodgers. Verdugo, Downs & Wong to the Red Sox Graterol to the Dodgers Maeda to the Twins Rays and Padres trade Pagan and M...
78 | CBA For Dummies: The Business Side of Baseball
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plouffe came on to discuss the upcoming CBA and how close or far baseball is to going on strike. We also heard from special guest, Kyle Gibson on the ...
77 | Mookie & Price to the Dodgers in a Trade Bonanza
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mookie and Price to LA. Verdugo & Graterol to Boston. Maeda to Minnesota. Joc to Anaheim. Rengifo to LA. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
76 | Mookie Trade is Coming, Starling Marte Trade, & Some other Small Moves
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mookie Betts trade is imminent. The Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Starling Marte from the Pirates. The Twins have reached an agreement to sign Jhou...