Episodes

BaseballBiz takes a unique spin into the world of Collegiate Softball with FSU Softball Enthusiast Mary Kitts. Mary shares her insights into the 2022 NCAA Softball season Joanne Graf Invitational - The Tribe scored 35 runs in 4 games 2021 FSU had spirit fighting out of the loser’s bracket to be in the Finals in the World Series Oklahoma – Big Home Run hitters & FSU plays an effective small ball game FSU Pitchers returning including Danielle Watson 27 players on this year’s FSU team roster ...

Pitchers & Catchers report to Spring Training – not happening today – mlbLockout Brandon left in the Drive way waiting for his ride to Spring Training Watching old Baseball Games videos MLB Umpires shine when compared with The Big Game of Football Officiating comp Face masks, Bengals, Rams and WTF. Doesn’t the NFL have instant replay Getting ready to watch the Minor Leagues MiLB Rob Manfred loves the Minor Leagues with a strong diet and contraction addressing inadequate facilities travel...

MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred holds press conference at quarterly Owners meeting in Orlando CBA discussions in February are like Ash Wednesday with solemn thoughts & a time of denial.RSN - Baseball Regional Sports Networks & Streaming, Bally, YES networksMLB Owners working on Diversity - compared with NFL issues with Brian Flores & Lovey SmithCBA current history & lockout datesMLB says it is important to get the game on the field ASAPOnce again MLB holds their agre...

Ground Hog Day – ESPN Jeff Passan peaks out to see his shadow and the baseball winter continues to extend Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt & Bill Murray seek a better tomorrow. Marvel’s Dr. Strange & Dormammu stuck in a time loop. - Time to Bargain Baseball fans stuck in Time Loop with MLB & MLBPA. CBA – MLB & MLBPA - Points of Discussion Pool for Arbitration Minimum Wage increase Salary Floors and Penalties – Other leagues deploy but not MLB NBA model could be implemented. Earlier Free Agency Compe...

David Ortiz awarded Hall of Fame on first ballot, winners & losers Roger Clemens speaks to fans Rules & history of HOF Marvin Miller the MLBPA & Hall of Fame Loveable Rob Manfred HOF Candidate? The Athletic polls Fans Next Field of Dream's proposed sites include Aircraft carriers Fromhold Field College World Series- Baseball Could you fit a ballfield in Vatican City? Game changers 15 second pitch clock Penalties for slow replay calls BaseballBiz is also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Spo...

Thursday the news was out. There will not be a Tampa Bay / Montreal Sister City Baseball team. Stu Sternberg & Stephen Bronfman got the word from MLB The Deal (i.e., wicked old witch) is Dead. I feel like a joyous munchkin MLB says NO to Montreal deal RaysUp Stu’s lament Press conference Bronfman Rob Manfred and MLB Executive Committee supported Sister City plan since 2 years ago More Fans in Trop Stands? How did Arlington build a new Rangers stadium What’s next? Does the CBA make a dif...

The Honorable Louis Schiff discusses the 94 - 95 baseball strike & Justice Sotomayor's critical decision Sonia Sotomayor federal court decision - What happened?Team & Player Achievements stalled & never metMontreal ExposMatt Williams with 43 runs could have matched or exceeded Roger Maris recordTony Gwynn - closing in on .400 BA but came up short with less gamesLou's dual-fan status with Mets & MarlinsMLB Rob Manfred 2021 Baseball LockoutWill MLBPA agree to Federal Mediator&nb...

Mat Germain joins Brandon and Mark at BaseballBiz to review the lockout, it’s impact on the Minor League season and a deeper dive into the Tampa Bay Rays future with a Montreal Sister Cities program MLB new proposal includes DH – Who cares? Hot Stove has been a No Stove Baseball Fans thirst for news and The Media has little to offerMinor League Signings International Signings Retirements Loop the news cycle Tennessee Smokies Chris Mazza Jim Bowden’s analysis of MLB core economics offer ...

Brad Snyder, Professor of Law at Georgetown and Author of "A Well-Paid Slave" visits BaseballBiz and shares his story about Curt Flood and his legal battles to fight for player's rights for some control over their careers. Career of Curt Flood began with Reds in 1956First trade to St. Louis Cardinals 7x Golden Glove player6x MVPCurt Flood cerebral man, civil rights activistOakland – diverse early days of his baseball journeyRacism in Reds minor leagues 1961 integrated spring trainin...

Brandon & Mark take a BaseballBiz look back at 2021 Tommy & Jimmy return with their stories on Field of Dreams & Sticky Stuff Celebrating the New Year with our fans – top 10% of all podcast per Listen Notes People of Note Shohei Ohtani Kim Ng Rob Manfred Joe West Bad Umpires – Conforto HBP – Braves botched call Glorious Guests – Sara Sanchez, Phil Terrano, Mike Murawski, Nat Gordon, Jeff Brown, Bobby Bass, Judge Louis Schiff, Mat Germain, Coach Cobb, Bruce Voge, John Vampatella, Brent Car...

This is one of our favorite BaseballBiz interviews. Bruce Voge, host of the Just Barely Sports, podcast visited us in September 2020 and we took a look at the state of Minor League baseball and the upcoming minor league contractions and the projected impact on players and communities. Thanks again to Bruce Voge. Bruce to the game and became the welcoming PA voice for the Hagerstown Suns. Love, commitment and a 65 mile drive to the ballpark. Generosity of Major League Players to the Minors - Ri...

Sara Sanchez, baseball writer & podcaster share her analysis of what's happening with the MLB lockout, CBA options & most importantly the Chicago Cubs · Manfred & MLB Lockout Player negotiations · Past Changes in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) leaning to Owners · MLBPA – socking away licensing fees in case of prolonged lockout · Looking for equ...

Kevin Cash's final remarks from the 2021 postseason on a remarkable teamBaseball America awards the Tampa Bay Rays the "Organization of the Year" awardFirst Base will never be the same as Ozzie Timmons takes a job with the Milwaukee BrewersOzzie talks about meeting up again with Willy AdamesMatt Quatraro eyes on Oakland A's & NY Mets Manager positionsFormer Rays coaches that moved onto managersManager of the Year award floats like a magnet to former Rays coachesRocco Baldelli - Minnesota ...

Tim Kurkjian – BBWAA – Award of Excellence Manfred closes the MLB door on negotiations with MLBPA with a lockout Rob When the only tool that you have is a Hammer . . . Does anybody, any media or anyone really care about the CBA agreement How will International League signing be impacted Albert Pujols in Dominican Winter League Ji-Man Choi pitching in Korean League Seiya Suzuki in Nippon League – plays variety of positions – may not choose MLB Masahiro Tanaka left Yankees to return to Jap...

Phil Terrano, VP of Development of Baseball Development for Agency1SportsGroup Finding new talent Short moments between training and being on the field to meet players. How Covid changed time with his client / players Pandemic gave Phil more time with clients to understand what they need How Phil works with players and the Asian baseball market Korean and Nippon baseball leagues Getting up early in the morning and watching KBO games Day may start at 6 AM and work to 3 AM New opportuniti...

BostonSportsTok visits BaseballBiz to talk Boston Red Sox and the sprint to close player contracts before the lockout begins Chaim Bloom and the short year contract strategy Lockout – how will it impact free agents Eduardo Rodriguez – How will the Red Sox replace E-Rod? Carlos Correa long breakfast lunch with Detroit, AJ Hinch Javy Baez joins the Tiger den with a 6 year, $140 million deal Former Rays pitcher Nate Eovaldi brings the fire with 5 pitches When will 3rd baseman Rafael Devers g...

MLB Baseball Hot StoveJeff Passan – ESPN contract extension Heaney & E-Rod, Syndergaard & Berrios D-backs update - Jesse Friedman – @JesseNFriedman @PHNX_Dbacks Dbacks podcaster MLB AppetizersROY – Randy Arozarena & Jonathan India MOY – Kevin Cash & Gabe Kapler Cy Young nominees Goofy Gobbler AwardsDry Turkey of the Year award Awards, Druncle Award, Leaky Gas Stove Award, TurDucken Grandpa Politics award Turkey of the Year award Judge & Contributors - Sara Sanchez @BCB_Sara @BleedCubbie...

Tommy & Jimmy- baseball jobs lost, offered & pizza 1:45 - Germain gives us a deep dive into the Tampa Bay Rays farm system & who is coming up 2:50 – MiLBy awards – Rays Winners, Taj Bradley – 3:22 Taj Bradley has strong mound presence Bradley reminds Mat of Shane Baz xFIP explained - (Fielding Independent Pitching) 5:25 – Colby White ascends the Rays farm ladder through 4 levels in 2021. Could make a strong difference with the Rays pitching in next y...

World Series – Strategy, Trades, Alex Anthopoulos Congratulations to the Atlanta Braves on their 2021 World Series ChampionshipHow to build a Great Team – Atlanta BravesTampa Bay Rays model – Erik Neander & Chaim Bloom with Boston Red SoxTop spenders for players – Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Houston Astros, PhilliesLow Spenders – Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays How to build a Great Team – Atlanta BravesTampa Bay Rays model – Erik ...

Coach Cobb talks World Series & Adam Duvall plus Silver Sluggers Tommy & Jimmy prep for the gameWorld Series games when and where they are being broadcastSilver Slugger award nominees – strong showing with Toronto Blue Jays, Houston & Atlanta7:40 Time Stamp for Coach Cobb interview Coach Cobb visits and we talk about game 1 and the World SeriesThe Braves are loose as a goose in game 1Jorge Soler returns from Covid with first AB Home Run on the 3rd pitch of the gameMinute Maid turn...

ALCS & NLCS – Championship series games 4 &3 Fenway Effect and the Monster in Boston Aaron Boone signs up with Brian Cashman and the Yankees for another 3 years are the fans happy St. Louis Cardinals – Mike Shildt fired for “philosophical differences” Hmmmm…… Jayce Tingler spot still open at Padres – Contenders What help will MLB be giving to Minor League Baseball player for housing Streaming of games – MLB, BallySports and Sinclair may be at cross purposes on streaming baseball Ron Washi...

MLB PostSeason games 3 teams left the postseason in defeat on game 4 . Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox & Milwaukee Brewers Who is left - (Dodgers, Giants - pick 1) Braves, Red Sox, Astros Dusty Baker has pulled the Astros from the muck and mire of cheating Eric Clapton - Take a look at yourself Game 5 - NL West fight for the final spot - Top Heavy teams Brandon and Mark who were their early picks Astros, Padres, White Sox, Toronto Reflect on the 100 games won by the Rays this season K...

Kiermaier politely laments Rays & Red Sox rock it for 13 innings looking for the advantage to win best 4 of 5 How deep is your pitching staff Did the last inning Ground Rule Double steal the Rays steam Mark and Brandon discuss @Mat_Germain_ Rays expert 6 postgame insights and questions to last nights game. Drew Rasmussen - what happened? How would you build a solid 5 man rotation amongst the 13 pitchers on the Rays postseason roster. After bringing 9 pitchers to the mound how do you plan ...

Gerrit Cole & Nate Eovaldi – match up – what were the stats Cole pitches for only 2 innings Breakdown of the game Hot at the bat – Schwarber Home Runs & Verdugo knocks in RBI’s Eovaldi is on fire with 8 strikeouts Stanton fights the Green Monster Questionable broadcast programming – ratings, MLB scheduling bumping up against NFL Umpires – the retiring Country Joe West behind Home Plate for NL Wild Card San Diego had a chance Veteran Pitchers – Scherzer - Wainwright Dodgers & Cardinals ...