Bat Flips And Nerds

John is joined by Russell and Darius to talk about the upcoming trade deadline. To do this they do the Hokey Cokey, who's in, who's out and who's shaking it all about.

They discuss the needs for some of the playoff race teams, suggesting who they should target and who they might actually go for.

Russell is joined by Kyle Glaser, senior writer for Baseball America. They talk through the ins and outs of the 2023 draft, how the WBC impacted prospects, what the impact of constent rule changes in the minor on player dev and how the minor league players union should improve certain players performance.

Russell, Rob and Darius go through the first half of the MLB season and give grades for each team. One for their performance so far and one for that performance against expectations.
With grades ranging from S to F and an expulsion, do you agree with our thoughts on the season so far?

A last little London Series treat in the form of quick chats with MLB Europe ambassador and Phillies legend Chase Utley, Cardinals manager and star pitcher Oli Marmol and Jack Flaherty, and Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman.

John, Tom and Darius recap a Cardinals victory over the Cubs, their highlights of the weekend and, most importantly, the presence of actual John Goodman.

Tom, John and Darius provide instant reaction to Justin Steele dominating the Cards in London and Adam Wainwright getting lit up by Ian Happ.

John, Tom and Darius convene from the London Stadium to recap the wild events of workout day and HRDX from the London Series, featuring encounters with Adam Wainwright, Jonny Gomes, and Toby Bellringer, before looking ahead to the imminent games.

John, Darius and Ben team up to rather excitedly preview the return of Major League Baseball across the pond!

We talk weather, Trafalgar Square, workout day, pitching matchups, players to watch, donut burgers, mung beans and more.

Want to meet us for a beer? Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram, or meet us at Crate Brewery in Hackney Wick after the Sunday game for some joyous celebration of that silly game we call baseball.

John, Rob and Ben join forces to look at some of the overperforming (Orioles, Rangers, Diamondbacks) and underperforming (Mets, Cardinals, Royals) teams so far this season and whether their surprise starts are legit.

They then discuss the A's reverse boycott and impending move to Las Vegas, the staff departures at The Athletic and the unsavoury nature of some Pride Month comments within baseball.

London Series preview pod to come next week - stay tuned!

Tom is joined by Baseball Softball UK PR/Broadcaster and unstoppable force, Chris Knoblock to talk all things BSUK, London Series 2019 legacy programs, the upcoming 2023 legacy programs and the meetups open to all right here in the UK.