Baseball PhD (enhanced M4A)

Ed Kasputis interviews Emmy Award winning Producer Robert Steinfeld about his new book, 3… 2… 1… We’re on the Air. Imagine what it’s like to make hundreds of decisions in just two hours on “live” network television with your work seen by millions of people. That’s what Steinfeld has been doing for decades.

There are 8 teams left with the 4 underdogs advancing through the Wild Card Series. We try to make sense of it. OMG.

The postseason has begun with the Tigers, Royals and Mets winning on day 1. We preview the Wild Card round and reminisce our road trip for the A’s last game in Oakland.

This week we honor the man who inspired the creation of Baseball PhD – Moe Berg (1902 – 1972).  Moe Berg got his PhD in life – through baseball.  Berg spoke 12 languages travelled the world, played in the major leagues and served as America’s foremost atomic spy during World War II.  Berg knew about the existence of America’s atomic bomb before President Truman!  Discover his story as Ralph Berger, Louis Jacobson, Chuck Brodsky, Linda McCarthy and our PhD Committee remember Moe Berg.

Our PhD Committee gets ready to fly West to see the last game at the Oakland Coliseum as the Athletics say good bye.

The Big Red Machine ain’t what is used to be but could this year’s Reds be spoilers? Ed Kasputis interviews the one and only, Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati to find out.

Lots of injuries coupled with Twin City toughness has made the Twins playoff bound, but can they go deep into the playoffs? Ed Kasputis interviews former Minnesota Twins minor league announcer, Marshall Kelner to get the real scoop.

The Cubs started fast but then injuries took their toll. While the Cubbies can’t catch the Brewers can they slip into the last Wild Card slot? Five games back with a month to go. Ed Kasputis interviews Al Yellon from bleedcubbieblue.com to find out.

The Pirates are last in the NL Central but with the best rookie starting pitcher in the Majors. Is there hope for the future? Ed Kasputis interviews Pittsburgh radio personality, Jake Slebodnick on what lies ahead.

O Canada. The Blue Jays have a payroll around 237 million U.S. dollars and are currently in last place in the AL East. We ponder as Ed Kasputis interviews Tom Dakers from bluebirdbanter.com.