Hour 1: Do ANY Of You Care?
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The podcast delves into various aspects of baseball, starting with Chipper Jones's frustration with the current emphasis on strikeouts and lack of focus on getting on base. It then transitions to discussing the Game Time app's new feature, Game Time Picks, which helps users find great deals on tickets for sold-out events. The podcast also features a baseball trivia game focused on the oldest baseball stadiums, followed by an interview with an Emmy Award-winning baseball expert about his experience at PNC Park and his thoughts on the current state of baseball. The discussion then shifts to potential milestones for players like Ellie Dela Cruz and Emmanuel Clase, leading to a debate on the value of closers in today's game. The podcast further explores the NL MVP race, focusing on the strong performances of Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes, and predicting Merrill as the winner. The podcast concludes with a debate on the greatest strength in baseball, with Jeremy arguing for the Dodgers' lineup and Adnan favoring the Mariners' starting pitching staff. They highlight the impressive talent and depth of both teams.
Outlines
Baseball Trends and Chipper Jones's Complaints
Dan Lebertar discusses Chipper Jones's frustration with the current state of baseball, particularly the emphasis on strikeouts and the lack of focus on getting on base. He shares his own experiences with the Braves and how he finds the current style of play frustrating.
Game Time Picks: Finding Great Seats for Sold-Out Games
Mike talks about the Game Time app and its new feature, Game Time Picks, which helps users find great deals on tickets for sold-out events. He encourages listeners to download the app and use code "DAN" for $20 off their first purchase.
Baseball Trivia and Expert Interview
Chris Cody hosts a baseball trivia game focused on the top 10 oldest baseball stadiums. He then interviews Adnan Burke, an Emmy Award-winning baseball expert, about his recent experience at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and his thoughts on the current state of baseball.
Baseball Milestones, Closers, and the NL MVP Race
Jeremy and Adnan discuss potential milestones for players like Ellie Dela Cruz and Emmanuel Clase. They debate the value of closers in today's game, with Adnan arguing that Clase's dominance as a closer disproves the notion that closers are devalued. They also discuss the NL MVP race, focusing on the strong performances of Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes, and predicting Merrill will win the award.
The Greatest Strength in Baseball: Lineup vs. Pitching Staff
Jeremy and Adnan debate the greatest strength in baseball, with Jeremy arguing for the Dodgers' lineup and Adnan favoring the Mariners' starting pitching staff. They highlight the impressive talent and depth of both teams.
Baseball Trivia: Identifying Old Ballparks
Chris Cody continues the baseball trivia game, struggling to identify the oldest baseball stadiums. He incorrectly guesses the Guardians' stadium, Progressive Field, which is only the 11th oldest.
Keywords
Pitch Clock
A new rule in baseball that requires pitchers to deliver a pitch within a certain time limit, aimed at speeding up the pace of play.
Triple Crown
A baseball achievement where a player leads the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
Stolen Bases
A baseball statistic that measures the number of times a runner successfully advances to the next base without the ball being thrown to that base.
ERA
Earned Run Average, a baseball statistic that measures the number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched.
Bullpen
A group of relief pitchers in baseball who are used to replace starting pitchers during a game.
Lineup
The order in which a team's batters bat in a baseball game.
MVP
Most Valuable Player, an award given to the best player in a league or sport.
Rookie of the Year
An award given to the best rookie player in a league or sport.
Q&A
What are some of the frustrating trends in baseball that Chipper Jones is complaining about?
Chipper Jones is frustrated with the emphasis on strikeouts and the lack of focus on getting on base in today's baseball. He believes that the current style of play is making the game less exciting and less strategic.
What is the Game Time Picks feature on the Game Time app?
Game Time Picks is a new feature on the Game Time app that helps users find great deals on tickets for sold-out events. It filters out the fluff to show only incredible deals on great seats, making it easier for users to find the perfect tickets.
What is the pitching triple crown and why is it considered a special achievement?
The pitching triple crown is a baseball achievement where a pitcher leads the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. It is considered a special achievement because it requires a pitcher to excel in all three aspects of pitching.
Why does Adnan Burke believe that Emmanuel Clase's dominance as a closer disproves the notion that closers are devalued in today's game?
Adnan argues that Clase's incredible performance as a closer demonstrates that closers can still be incredibly valuable in today's game. He points to Clase's consistency, endurance, and ability to close out games as evidence of his importance to the Guardians.
What are the key factors that make the Dodgers' lineup so formidable?
The Dodgers' lineup is incredibly strong due to its depth and the presence of multiple MVP-caliber players. They have a long list of hitters who can hit for power and average, making it difficult for opposing pitchers to navigate their lineup.
Show Notes
Chris Cote and his entire family are sweating ahead of tonight's game with the Bills because of the lack of big wins over last couple of decades, so we deliver a Top 5 Dolphins Wins of The Last 30 Years. Then, how many rooms has Nick Saban entered and not felt like the most important person in that room? Plus, after listening to some Chipper Jones sound on modern day baseball, Dan and Jeremy try to nerd out over Dan's Rays, Luis Arraez's lack of strikeouts, Bowden Francis' no-hit bids, and Nick Castellanos while the rest of the Shipping Container checks out. Annnnnnnnnnnd if that's not a perfect tease for "The Pitch Clock," we're not sure what is. Chris and Jeremy square off in Taylor's trivia on the Oldest Stadiums in Baseball, and Adnan Virk stops by to chat about PNC Park, the leading Cy Young Candidates, who should win NL Rookie of the Year between Paul Skenes and Jackson Merrill, and the best unit in Major League Baseball.
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