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The Ringer baseball crew brings you the analysis, humor, player breakdowns, and instant reactions you need for the MLB season. TUES: ‘Baseball BBQ’ with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman. FRI: ‘The Ringer MLB Show’ with Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, and Zach Kram.
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With the lockout in full effect, we look ahead to 2022 and make a list of things we hope the baseball season will deliver, on or off the field. Plus: Hall of Fame selection reactions.
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Just as we did at the end of 2020, we cap off the MLB calendar by building a time capsule of the most important physical items that represent the most memorable moments in baseball in 2021. From Sergio Romo’s belt to Steve Cohen’s phone, we spare no detail (1:00). Plus, we talk to Todd Isaacs Jr. about the upcoming home run derby in the Bahamas: Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise (1:07:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Guest: Todd Isaacs Jr.
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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For the first time since 1995, there is a work stoppage in MLB. We answer your biggest questions: What is a lockout? Why have negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA failed to produce a new CBA before the Dec. 1 deadline? Will this lockout threaten the 2022 season? And more.
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Max Scherzer signed with the Mets. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien signed with the Rangers. Kevin Gausman signed with the Blue Jays. Robbie Ray signed with the Mariners. Our heads are spinning. We break down every major signing and trade in the last week and speculate on where the remaining free agents might end up.
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We discuss the posting process for Seiya Suzuki (8:00) and react to the Justin Verlander and Aaron Loup deals (19:00). Then, we’re joined by director Randy Wilkins to discuss the Yankees' decision to designate Tyler Wade for assignment (39:00). Lastly, we give our thoughts on the Hall of Fame (52:00) and bring back Good, Bad, Uggla.
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Guest: Randy Wilkins
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
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We run through a series of news items that have dropped in the last week, including the Mets—at long last—hiring a GM while letting Noah Syndergaard walk (1:00). Then, we discuss the MLB awards handed out this week, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and more (35:00).
Host: Michael Baumann
Guest: Meg Rowley
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We react to the news that Noah Syndergaard has signed a one-year, $21 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, as well as the news that former Angels general manager Billy Eppler will be taking over as Mets GM (1:00). Then, we’re joined by Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson to discuss getting called up during the World Series, pitching in Game 5, the Atlanta celebration, and more (40:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
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We share our favorite destinations for the 20 best free agents in baseball, including Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Justin Verlander, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto, Marcus Semien, and more.
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We discuss the end of the World Series (4:00), before running through a list of the most interesting players available in free agency this offseason (28:00). Then, we bid adieu to Buster Posey and share the things we’ll remember most about his career (1:23:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
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We react to the underdog Atlanta Braves eliminating Houston en route to their first World Series win since the 1990s. What ultimately sunk the Astros? Then we share October superlatives for all the other teams previously eliminated, before briefly previewing the ominous labor landscape this offseason.
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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The World Series has been a tale of two different Astros teams thus far: the explosive offensive team that won Game 5 in a landslide and the disjointed team that only managed two runs in games 3 and 4 combined. As the series heads back to Houston, can the Astros keep form or will the Braves complete their unlikely World Series run (1:00)? Plus: who will win the World Series MVP and why you should be watching the Dominican winter league (31:01).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Production Assistant: Mike Wargon
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We discuss the first two games of the World Series, which is tied 1-1, and predict who will grab Game 3 and take the edge (1:00). Then, we recap a surprisingly eventful week of baseball news that included the Padres hiring Bob Melvin, the Cardinals hiring Oliver Marmol, and the Mets hiring…absolutely no one (30:00).
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We sit down to discuss the six things that are top of mind as the Astros and Braves prepare for Game 1 (1:00). Will the Atlanta bullpen hold up against a deep Astros lineup? Will Houston’s offense be enough to overcome its thinning pitching depth? Then, we’re joined by Michael Baumann and Zach Kram of ‘The Ringer MLB Show’ to auction draft 12 different players who could win World Series MVP (31:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Guests: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Additional Production: Mike Wargon
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We react to a Chris Taylor–led Dodgers offensive outburst in Game 5 that will send the NLCS back to Atlanta (1:00). With their two best pitchers scheduled for games 6 and 7, respectively, can the Dodgers pull off another miracle 3-1 series comeback? We also discuss the ALCS, where the Red Sox will need to hit their way back into the series on the road in Houston (8:04).
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We react to a Red Sox drubbing of the Astros in Game 3 (1:00), and wonder whether Houston has enough pitching to slow down the streaking Boston offense. Then we recap the wire-to-wire games 1 and 2 of the NLCS, where Atlanta walked off Los Angeles twice (23:00). Finally, we discuss the news that MLB would provide housing for minor leaguers, Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s decision not to have shoulder surgery, and the Mets’ failure to hire any of their top GM candidates (42:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We react to Game 5 between the Dodgers and Giants—one of the most tense elimination games in recent memory (1:00). Then, we preview the now-locked championship series between the Dodgers and Braves, and Red Sox and Astros (29:00).
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Guest: Ben Glicksman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We react to a shocking series of events that led to the Red Sox eliminating the Rays, who finished the season with the American League’s best record, in just four games (1:00). Then, we discuss a tense Game 3 between the Dodgers and Giants, who look to be as evenly matched a pair of teams as we’ve seen in the playoffs in quite some time (17:00). Finally, we wonder whether the White Sox have the firepower to flip the script on the Astros (23:00), and admit we underrated how much of a problem the Brewers' subpar offense would be come playoff time (32:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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We react to the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers advancing past the wild card (5:00), and preview every divisional series slated to start in the next two days (15:26). Plus, our full playoff and World Series predictions (33:30) and our reaction to Theo Epstein immediately turning down the Mets (49:00).
Hosts: Michael Baumann and Zach Kram
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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This episode originally aired on 'R2C2 With CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco.' To hear more, follow 'R2C2' on Spotify.
We react to a disappointing wild-card performance by the Yankees and their ace, Gerrit Cole. Then we try to diagnose the problems facing New York as they assess their future roster and whether or not they can fix those problems without drastic changes.
Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo
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We gather to discuss a tense final day of the regular season that ultimately ended anti-climactically (1:00). Then, we preview the AL wild card between the Yankees and Red Sox in Boston and the NL matchup in L.A. between the Dodgers and Cardinals (41:00). Before we go, we make World Series predictions (1:02:00).
Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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