Baseball Writers: The IBWAA Podcast

Daniel R. Epstein and Javier Reyes discuss the possible Tampa-Montreal shared custody of the Rays, the AL, and NL Wild Cards and how the picture has changed in recent weeks in the NL thanks to the Cardinals' insane win streak and in the AL thanks the Mariners who are also surging at the right time. Dan and Javi also make World Series predictions.

Daniel R. Epstein and Stacey Gotsulias discuss a recent interview with disgraced broadcaster Thom Brennaman and address nepotism and the audacity of Brennaman of thinking he's owed a job. They also talk about a recent comment by Alex Rodriguez during a Sunday Night Baseball broadcast and how it wasn't just the comment but who was saying it that made it so bad.

Daniel R. Epstein and Javier Reyes discuss a variety of subjects this week including Max Scherzer, the most recent Subway Series, Matt Vasgersian's performance in the ESPN booth, and Austin Adams. Then Stacey Gotsulias interviews Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus.

Daniel R. Epstein. Javier Reyes and Stacey Gotsulias discuss the workers at Oracle Park in San Francisco voting to strike for safer working conditions and wonder what baseball owners could and should do to help the people who work for their teams. They also discuss the playoff picture which seems to be becoming clearer. Then Stacey talks to outgoing co-host Jason Takefman who has a proper goodbye.

Daniel R. Epstein and Stacey Gotsulias welcome new co-host Javier Reyes. Daniel, Stacey, and Javi discuss the Mets "thumbs down" controversy and other Mets incidents from recent months and they briefly discuss Jonah Keri's domestic violence charges and the unfortunate state of harassment in the baseball world and beyond.

Daniel R. Epstein and Jason Takefman talk about the state of the Minor Leagues following the explosive article by Britt Ghroli of The Athletic that gave a glimpse into what life is really like for Minor League Baseball players. Then Stacey Gotsulas interviews IBWAA member Clayton Trutor.

Daniel R. Epstein and Jason Takefman talk with Stacey Gotsulias about the Mets not signing Kumar Rocker and being rewarded with the 11th pick in next year's draft and they go through the 2021 trade deadline and discuss the surprising moves, the underwhelming moves, who did well and who didn't.

Daniel R. Epstein and Jason Takefman talk with Paul M. Banks all about the Cubs and their inevitable teardown as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Then Stacey Gotsulias interviews IBWAA member Javier Reyes.

Dan R. Epstein and Jason Takefman are joined by Stacey Gotsulias and all three of them go through each division to figure out what's going to happen in the "second half" of the season. Then Stacey interviews IBWAA member Nate Miller.

Dan R. Epstein and Jason Takefman are joined by author Dan Epstein for an all-encompassing conversation about Dan's work, including his latest book The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson which is available now! Dan and Dan joke about having the same name, and more!