Baseballogy

In this episode, Adam and Drew discuss some of the latest news around the league like the A's recent surge into first place in the AL West, and the Cardinals sneaking into an NL Wild Card spot. Also, they discuss the ridiculousness of the walk-off balk. Later, they discuss Ronald Acuna, Jacob Degrom, and tell a crazy media mistake on Trevor Bauer's injury. After, Drew gives Adam a miscellaneous baseball quiz involving rubbing mud. Mike Trout Minute is short again, since Mike Trout still isn't playing baseball. Alphabet Soup discusses Batted Ball Run Value, or BBRV. Under the Microscope follows up on the humidor installed into Chase Field in Arizona. Finally, Adam sticks up for Harrison Bader, who has been crushing it for the Cardinals.

In this episode, Drew and Adam open with discussion of Drew's recent wedding, and Drew tells a specific story of what not to do on your wedding day. Afterward, Drew discusses some upbeat injury news on David Wright, and some less upbeat injury news on Tim Tebow and Kanley Jansen. Later, Adam covers whats been happening aoround the league, including some small moves involving Mike Fiers and others. Drew and Adam also discuss some oddities from around the league including Matt Davidson striking out Giancarlo Stanton, and actually just pitching really well. In behind enemy lines, Drew and Adam try to hold off sadness for a bit longer, but the task proves too difficult. Drew gives Adam a quiz on 2018 records compared to this date in 2017. Mike Trout minute is the shortest ever, and Alphabet soup throws back into (somewhat) old-timey baseball. Science in Baseball discusses heart arrhytmias, a recent issue plaguing Dodgers closer Kanley Jansen. Finally, the guys stick up for Ramon Laureno, who made one of the best throws in MLB history this week.

In this episose, Adam is replaced by Alex Stephens, a longtime friend of the podcast, to talk about ALL OF THE TRADES that happened at the deadline. The list is too long to put in here, but just know it's a lot. After the trade chat, Drew and Alex talk about some of the Twins specific moves at the deadline. Later, Drew quizzes Alex on the current MLB standings, and then Mike Trout Minute dives into a new nickname for Mike Trout, "The Digger." Alphabet Soup this week discusses NOC+, which is a statistic to define a batters contribution on balls not put into play. Afterward, Drew puts Hand Foot and Mouth Disease "Under the Microscope, and then sticks up for Francisco Arcia, the newfound starting catcher of the Angels.

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss a whole bunch of trades including the trades involving Manny Machado, Brad Hand, Nathan Eovaldi, Jeurys Familia, and more! The trade deadline is absolutely hot! Later, Adam kicks off a conversation about the floudering Mets, and then they pivot to talking about a couple of teams doing well, the Pirates and the As. Behind enemy lines this week is as depressing as always. Mike Trout Minute this week arrives in the form of a quiz, in which Drew asks Adam what stats Mike Trout is in the top 5. Alphabet soup this week is the ASG MVP. Since Drew is getting married in just over a week, Drew puts an alternative baseball relationship under the microscope with Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson. Finally, Adam sticks up for Matt Carpenter, who's been on an absolute tear since summer turned up the heat.

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss Willians Astudillo's pitching debut, and then discuss the managerial flip of the St. Louis Cardinals. Afterward, they talk about the strange error made by Mikael Franco, and banter on the All-Star Rosters and Home Run Derby bracket. Drew proposes an improvement to the home run derby, and talks about the potential of a skills challenge during the all-star break. Later, Adam discusses all things twins on behind enemy lines, and then Drew quizzes Adam on Home Run Derby trivia. In Mike Trout Minute, Drew discussses the ridiculous Mike Trout face shirts given out at an Angels game last week. Alphabet Soup this week covers the enhanced quality start, a new statistic designed by a michigan SABR member. Finally, Drew puts the concept of the hitters and pitchers counts Under the Microscope, and finds some interesting results. Trevor Bauer gets stuck up for, and finally gets his due on being one of the best pitchers in baseball.

In this episode, Drew and Adam open up by discussing Drew's trip to Wrigley Field, and discuss the possibility of baseball games getting postponed by heat, and fun facts about the Cubs. Later, They discuss a couple of interesting stories (one about poop) involving Archie Bradley. They also discuss some oddities around the league including Michale Lorenzen, a pitcher, hitting home runs in 3 straight at bats, and the Mariners bringing back Turn ahead the clock night. Afterward, Drew declares the official end of the season for the Minnesota Twins. The quiz this week has Drew and Adam predict potential trades at the Trade deadline. Mike Trout Minute is the shortest ever! Following that, Drew discusses a historical stat, the Speed Score, and how it is calculated in Alphabet Soup. Later, Drew puts ballpark variability and oddities Under the Microscope, and sticks up for Dereck Rodriguez, who has been a surprisingly solid component of the San Francisco Giants rotation this season as they push for the Wild Card.

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss an early trade of a key reliever, Kelvin Herrera. Later, they  discuss a few career records that were recently broken, and then discuss bad behavior by Roberto Osuna and Hanley Ramirez. Adam also discusses a story of Pat Neshek finding an indy league offer in his Facebook Messenger Inbox. Adam also goes OFF in Behind Enemy Lines this week on roster moves, including Miguel Sano being sent down to Single A. After that, Drew and Adam share and compare their ideas for the "most exciting plays in baseball." Mike Trout Minute this week is combined with Alphabet Soup, in which they discuss the weighted Runs Above Average, and how this applies to Mike Trout's most recent monster week. Penultimately, Drew puts the correllation between workload and injury risk for starting pitchers Under the Microscope, and discusses a paper from the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Ultimately, Adam sticks up for Eduardo Escobar, who has been on a tear this season, and is looking to break a longstanding record of doubles in a season.

In this episode, Drew and Adam briefly discuss the latest injury news, including injuries to names like Ohtani, Strasburg, Tanaka, and more. Later, Drew and Adam discuss Joey Gallo's successful bunt against the shift! Also, discuss Tim Tebow's continual rise through the minor leagues despite being not that good. Afterward, Drew brings up some of the worst in-game promotions ever, including "Turn Ahead the Clock" night and "Scrap Metal" day. The quiz this week brings back an old favorite, "Is that good?" and Mike Trout Minute discusses how man y Hall of Fame players Mike Trout passed last month. Alphabet Soup discussses (BsR) Base Running, a quantitative figure for base running value. Adam puts traumatic hematoma Under the Microscope, and finally Drew and Adam stick up for Juan Soto, who has been crushing it for the Washington Nationals.

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss a bit about the MLB Draft, as well as some of the less pleasant DL stints from Kershaw, Acuna and more. Later Drew covers the Cubs feat of striking out 24 times and still winning. Drew also doubles down on his prediction for the Giants to make it to the playoffs as he discusses the return of Madison Bumgarner. In behind enemy lines, Adam covers the Twins recent ups and downs, as well as their new hard hitting draft pick. Afterward, Adam asks whether having a good record in 1 run games makes for a good team? Also, Drew covers Mike trout Minute and discusses his ridiculous WAR pace. Drew also covers Alphabet soup this week with DRA, or deserved run average. Finally, Adam discusses the MLB study on the changes in the baseballs, and sticks up for Terrin Vavra.