Episodes

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 ...

BaseballBiz has a few last minute thoughts on the Wild Cards and today's close of the 2021 MLB regular season Will there be a game 163 Who has to win and who can or cannot afford to lose Press conference notes from post game Alex Cora - Boston Red Sox Aaron Boone - Yankees Mitch Haniger - Mariners ESPN breakdown of what may happen next Basic lip service on the Dodgers and Giants. I mean really, both of them are postseason Enjoy this crazy day of potential chaos as several teams try to up...

Mat visits BaseballBiz and shares his insights about the Tampa Bay Rays and the American League postseason AL Division champs all clinched – Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays and now the Astros Don’t rest on your laurels with the Orioles Astros win series over the Rays. - How did Fleming and Chargois perform Matt Wisler is in the wings How does Kevin Cash and the Rays make decisions in planning for postseason and rotation Dusty Baker plans Astros postseason Shane Baz will be emerging in t...

White Sox first to win their division - AL Central Tony La Russa words on winning again Giants and Dodgers fight for NL West San Diego Padres fell short both hit 100 plus wins - San Francisco has record 104 wins Buster Posey enjoys the moment Brewers win NL Central Championship Cardinals with 17 game streak and take one of the 2 NL Wild Card breaks Tampa Bay Rays - American League East Champs - finish season at Yankee Stadium AL West still in question - most likely the Astro...

Author, John Vampatella shares the story of the pivotal Game 5 ALCS Yankees & Red Sox John delivers excitement, entertainment and tension as he walks us through this story UPDATE - The Forgotten Game is NOW more relevant than ever as Yankees and Redsox will fight in the 2021 American League Wild Card game. The beginning of a baseball Red Sox fan entering the cathedral of Fenway 2004 ALCS - Yankees have won the first 3 games & Red Sox chances look bleak Grueling long playoff games that go long...

Coach Cobb shares his insights into his KY Bourbons team Drafted by Minnesota Twins Have to get an edge -special strategy with 5 man infield APSPL a new slowpitch league Where do you find players for a new team Ky Bourbons on the road - private flight with McDonald's What it took to get to and win the World Series Bill Gatti - All American Football - UL - WFL - Best Power Hitter Whitlock Brothers Dave and Greg, Bourbons played at Bishop David Field - attendance 4,500 Billy "White Shoes...

Let's Celebrate Roberto Clemente Day! Tipping well with Robbie Ray of the Blue JaysDid Orioles take advantage and shout their message from the dugoutOrioles manager, Brandon Hyde shouts unkind words to the moundHyde gives an authentic apology to all including opponent Charlie MontoyoNo Place like home, Rogers Centre, for the Blue Jays teamNewer guys - Marcus Semien, Jose Berrios and more make a differenceJays swept the Yankees in 4 games Yankees lose Subway series to MetsYankees last 10 ...

We take a look back at this past week's with the Tampa Bay Rays There is Only 30 games left until Post-SeasonChris Archer takes the mound in BaltimoreRays take the Orioles series at Camden YardJoey Wendle Hits 2 Home Runs in the same game in BaltimoreOne of those runs was a Grand SlamBoston comes to TampaBrandon Lowe takes flight with a Home Run on first pitch of the inningHunter Renfroe personal tragedyXander Bogaerts gets Covid and is pulled from 2nd game in seriesWe grew old waiting f...

Jimmy, Tommy & the Dude watch the Mets & Nats Javy Baez gives 2 thumbs down to Mets Fans and speaks his truth Sandy Alderson releases statement to media and fans "The Mets will not tolerate any player gesture that is unprofessional in its meaning or is directed in a negative way toward our fans. I will be meeting with our players and staff to convey this message directly." What does this mean to Villar, Lindor and Free Agency? Winning streaks & trending Yankees luck runs out after game 13 ...