As the Mariners retire the number of Edgar Martinez (#11) we ponder whether they can make the playoffs with Felix Hernandez on the DL.  Ed interviews Mr. Sports Travel aka Joe Connor about all the things to do in Washington State.

Our PhD Committee discusses the recent allegations that Pete Rose had an affair with a 16 year old girl in the Cincinnati area in the 1970’s.  Is this the final straw that keeps “Charlie Hustle” from the Hall of Fame?  Rich Baxter from Phillies Talk Radio interviews Ed Kasputis about this topic.

We boldly predict that the Nationals will win the NL East and ponder if Dusty Baker can lead them past the first round of the playoffs.  Our PhD Committee also shares their insights on the best things to see in D.C.

We continue with our Masters in the Minors Series and explore the Appalachian League.  Ed Kasputis interviews Mr. Sports Travel aka Joe Connor about this league.

We’re in the Cream City as we talk about the Brewers and Ed Kasputis interviews Mr. Sports Travel aka Joe Connor about things to see in Wisconsin.

Ed Kasputis and Dave Matejczyk interview Ranger’s minor league pitcher, Ryan Bores as he drives to the Cactus League.

Trout is back but will it make a difference?  Ed Kasputis interviews Scott Allen from angelswin.com about this year’s Angels.

Welcome to Episode 100 from the 100th floor of the Empire State Building!  It’s been 703 days since our first podcast from Cleveland.  Our PhD Committee goes down memory lane as we remember our last 100 podcasts and get ready for our next 100.  Let’s continue to get our PhD in life through baseball.

The All-Star break is over and let’s focus on the franchise that has won the third most World Series titles – the Oakland Athletics.  Ed Kasputis interviews Alex Hall from athleticsnation.com.

The Dbacks are in second place and exceeding everyone’s expectations.  Ed Kasputis interviews Mr. Sports Travel aka Joe Connor about all the things to do in the Valley of the (hot) Sun.