Above Replacement Radio

On Episode 66, Chris & Daniel talked about Game 6 of the World Series and the giant decision that may have swayed it. They discussed what a lot of people are not talking about, including numbers and the fact that Snell had been trained to face 18 batters all year. Then, they discussed the 2020 season as a whole. They went over the effects of the universal DH, three-batter minimums, 7-inning doubleheaders, and expanded playoffs. After that, they talked about the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch, along with the potential hire of Alex Cora. Next, they picked their player and team for next week's history episode, which is part of a series that will be returning starting next week.

On Episode 65 of the Show To Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel went right into the past three games of the World Series. They talked about the contrast in Charlie Morton's and Walker Buehler's Game 3 starts and how it shaped the game. Then, they went over the instant classic that was Game 4 of this World Series. They broke down the managerial decisions that went into it, and went over what could be critiqued and what made sense. And, of course, they talked about the ending. After that, they discussed the Dodgers bouncing back in Game 5 with a good start from Clayton Kershaw. Next, they previewed what Game 6 and a potential Game 7 might look like.

On Episode 64 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel gave all their takeaways from the first two games of the 2020 World Series. They discussed Tyler Glasnow throwing 112 pitches and Clayton Kershaw dominating. Then, they talked about Brandon Lowe's Game 2 performances and the change in Kevin Cash's managing in the second game, among many other things.

On Episode 63 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel recap each League Championship Series. They talked about how the Astros were able to come back to tie series and what the 2020 Astros' legacy ultimately is. Then, they discussed the Dodgers' series comeback and where the Braves currently stand as a franchise. After that, they previewed the World Series.

JEFF PASSAN INTERVIEW: 01:02:30

On Episode 62 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel discussed all of the League Division Series'. They talked about the Braves, Dodgers, and Astros dominating, along with the Rays and Yankees providing a very exciting series. Then, we go into Daniel's very special interview with Jeff Passan. Passan talked about his roots as a baseball journalist and how he reports ethically in Major League Baseball. He also got into why he gave up his ballot and how he sees the rest of the MLB playoffs going. After that, Chris & Daniel previewed the Braves-Dodgers series along with the Rays-Astros series.

On Episode 61 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel recap every series from the wild card round and preview the upcoming Division Series's. To conclude the episode, they discuss Bob Gibson's death and his legacy.

On Episode 60 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel reviewed the 2020 regular season. Next, they previewed all of the Wild Card Round series' and gave predictions. After that, they gave their How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics, and also discussed the firing of Angels GM Billy Eppler and Alex Gordon's retirement.

On Episode 59 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel started off by talking about Justin Verlander having to get Tommy John surgery, and what it means for the Astros this season and beyond. Next, they discussed the situation with the National League and its lower seeds, with 5 teams being within a game of each other. After that, they talked about the teams that clinched and where they stand for their playoff runs. And to close the episode they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.

On Episode 58 of the STBNL, Chris & Daniel talk about the historic 29-run performance by the Braves and contextualize it into baseball history. Then, they break down each and every team in the National League playoff picture, from the Dodgers all the way down to the Reds. After that, they give their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and their weekend preview.

On Episode 57 of the Show to Be Named Later, Chris & Daniel talk about Lou Brock's passing and his impact on the game of baseball. Then, they broke down every American League team in the playoff picture, where they stand, and what they might be able to do in the future. In this, they talked about how the White Sox have been able to overachieve, how the Indians' pitching has kept them in the AL Central conversation, and the latest struggles for the Yankees. Then, they gave their How About That's, Slightly Alarming Statistics, and preview of the week ahead.