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December 08, 2021Episode 19 - Let Me Take That Anger Out
Episode 19 - Let Me Take That Anger Out
In this episode:
Nothing to watch in the off-season? Listen to Jeremy and Jamal discuss their home runs and strikeouts of the week! This time, they’re playing GMs for the Rangers, not after sharing their opinions about the recent deals and Hall of Fame candidates. Are these deals good for baseball? Are these Hall of Famers deserving? Let the J boys talk it through!
[03:22] Dinger of the week from Jamal: Former USC teammates squared off - Mark McGwire batting against Randy Johnson in Seattle

[06:38] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Wander Franco’s first career home run

[08:36] K of the week from Jamal: A little bit of trickery by pitcher John Hudek and catcher Tony Peña against hitter Ben Johnson

[09:54] K of the week from Jeremy: Kendall Graveman’s five K’s two innings

[14:01] Another splashy deal - Steven Matz is headed to the Cardinals

[17:10] Moves were made - Pedro Severino from Orioles signed a one-year deal with the Brewers, Aaron Loup moving to the Angels, and Wander Franco’s 11-year contract

[25:30] Fair or Foul: Are deals like the Wander Franco deal good for baseball as a whole?

[27:38] Hall of Fame came out this week - in or out?

[31:25] Should Curt Schilling be in the Hall of Fame?

[35:25] What if more guys are in the Hall of Fame, should it water down the merit of the award?

[42:27] David “Big Papi” Ortiz and Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez careers discussed

[46:42] Let’s see if we can be our own little GM: Managing the Rangers

[52:17] Can we expect these Rangers to stay in the team in the next five years?

[1:03:17] Ranger’s performance statistics reviewed
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 16 min
November 29, 2021Episode 18 - Let the Moves Begin
Episode 18 - Let the Moves Begin
In this episode:
Still in the off-season, the J boys are ought to play managers of the Diamondbacks not after reviewing throwback home runs and strikeouts. Awards this week are also worthy to discuss while waiting for the games to begin again, as well as the recent deals with big names.
[03:17] Dinger of the week from Jamal: 1941 All-Star home run by Ted Williams on the Briggs Stadium

[06:50] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Matt Olson’s 39th home run on the recent Houston game

[09:28] K of the week from Jamal: Doc Gooden’s First Major League strikeout

[11:39] K of the week from Jeremy: Luis Castillo’s electric five Ks

[13:32] Awards: Manager of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Cy Young

[26:57] Awards: MVPs of the Year

[35:29] Fair or Foul: Is it fair that going two-way-ness is going to be less of a thing in MVP voting?

[42:48] Opinions and thoughts about Noah Syndergaard’s $21 million deal with the Angels and Justin Verlander’s $25 million deal with Astros

[48:10] Let’s see if we can be our own little GM: Managing the Diamondbacks

[52:23] Mentioning the notables of the Diamondbacks

[1:04:00] Diamondbacks: Pitching stats reviewed and players as great additions to the team
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 22 min
November 18, 2021Episode 17 - Off-Season Mode, Nothing To Watch But Plenty To Discuss
Episode 17 - Off-Season Mode, Nothing To Watch But Plenty To Discuss
In this episode:
It’s 2021’s offseason, no recent home runs and strikeouts to watch but Jeremy and Jamal still have something different to do. It’s time to discuss the Silver Slugger awards and start playing GM this time. This week the Js will discuss the Orioles but not after featuring their selected dingers and Ks from some time ago.
[02:14] Dinger of the week from Jamal: The Pine Tar Incident - A lore that involves Hall of Famers, 1983 Yankees vs Royals

[05:40] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: First on your possible last home run - young Albert Pujols’ first career home run while in Cardinals at 2001

[08:43] K of the week from Jamal: Umpire Dutch Rennert’s call in 1989 WS

[10:51] K of the week from Jeremy: First on your possible last strikeout - Clayton Kershaw’s last pitch in the Dodgers uniform

[15:55] Should Clayton spend his late-career like how Pedro Martinez did it?

[21:16] Yay or Nay? 2021 Awards: Silver Sluggers, First Base

[25:03] Yay or Nay? 2021 Awards: Silver Sluggers, Catchers

[30:44] Yay or Nay? 2021 Awards: Silver Sluggers, Pitchers

[35:12] Let’s see if we can be our own little GM: Managing the Baltimore Orioles

[45:04] Outfielders of Orioles: how would you rate and pick them?

[52:05] Orioles stats reviewed: ERA, home runs, strikeouts, and pitching

[1:03:25] When can we expect to see the Orioles in the Playoffs Series again?

[1:05:26] Stay tuned for these topics next week and where to find Dingers and Ks
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 8 min
November 12, 2021Episode 16 - 2021 World Series Episode: Remind Yourself About The Good Old Days
Episode 16 - 2021 World Series Episode: Remind Yourself About The Good Old Days
In this episode:
After the Braves won this year’s World Series, big events are happening such as extending qualifying offers and retirement of certain players in the league. Also, here comes a new off-season. Listen to Jeremy and Jamal discuss the wrap-up of this year’s games as well as their selected World Series home runs and strikeouts.
[02:22] Dinger of the week from Jamal: 1991 WS Game 6 by Twins’ Kirby Puckett against Braves’ leftie Charlie Leibrandt

[04:44] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: “Dinger of all dingers of the year” - Soler’s homerun on 3rd inning 2021 WS

[06:59] K of the week from Jamal: 2010 WS Giants vs Rangers - Ryan Wilson pitching to Nelly Cruz

[09:14] K of the week from Jeremy: Four Ks in two big innings by leftie Tyler Matzek at 2021 WS

[12:26] A congratulatory mention to San Francisco legend Buster Posey after his retirement

[14:44] Fair or Foul: Steve Phillips tweeted that Posada deserves the Hall of Famer award than Posey; is this tweet on point?

[24:23] Let’s talk about this year’s World Series: discussions about previous predictions, pitching, and revenues

[33:11] World Series careers and trades of Joc Pederson and Yimi Garcia discussed

[36:09] Off-Season 2021 ends: What to look forward to as the 2022 Off-season begins?

[43:02] 2021 Off Season’s Two big signings discussed: Dusty Baker and Bob Melvin - are these decisions good for the game?

[51:51] Deadline for the teams to extend qualifying offers to free-agent. If you’re the team owner, would you extend this player or not? Jamal’s picks

[1:03:54] Deadline for the teams to extend qualifying offers to free-agent. If you’re the team owner, would you extend this player or not? Jeremy’s picks
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 14 min
November 01, 2021Episode 15 - Made It To The World Series
Episode 15 - Made It To The World Series
In this episode:
Who would win: Braves, or Astros? Listen to Jeremy and Jamal discuss their selected home runs and pitches and how a Dodgers fan watched how the Braves made it to the World Series. The J’s will also discuss betting on baseball, and if there are “Pitchers of the team owner.”
[02:18] Dinger of the week from Jamal: One of the most famous home runs in history - Bill Mazeroski’s home run in Pirates vs. Yankees 1960 WS

[05:58] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: 4th inning, Game 6 of 2021 NLCS, heartbreaking homerun (for Angelinos) by Eddie Rosario

[08:27] K of the week from Jamal: 2006 WS Cardinals vs. Tigers, curveball by Adam Wainwright in the Bush Stadium

[15:39] K of the week from Jeremy: Tyler Matzek’s three pitches in Braves vs. Dodgers Game 6 of 2021 NLCS that ended the game in the 7th inning

[17:23] Dodgers couldn’t hit left handers in this series?

[25:46] Trivia Question: Joc Pederson has the opportunity to be the 9th person to win back-to-back WS in two different teams - can you name the others?

[29:17] MLB 2021 WS Braves vs. Astros: who do you think will win the series?

[35:40] The series is exciting, but is the previous game pretty bland?

[39:53] Fair or Foul: Baseball has partnered with betting entities; is it a good thing for the sport to embrace sports gambling?

[48:37] Brotha on Baseball: Do they have “Pitchers of the team owner?”

[50:41] 100-inning pitchers reviewed: American League

[1:09:03] 100-inning pitchers reviewed: National League

[1:17:43] Free agency: If the Dodgers would acquire Freddie Freeman, would you let Bellinger let go?
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 26 min
October 28, 2021Episode 14 - Saved the Double with an Ugly Throw
Episode 14 - Saved the Double with an Ugly Throw
In this episode:
What are your ideas about pitching lineups of the Championship Series teams? Who will close it out, and how many games are left? While watching Braves vs. Dodgers Game 4 of the NLCS, listen to the J’s discuss their selected home runs and strikeouts, ranging from days ago to years ago.
[02:53] Dinger of the week from Jamal: 2005 NLDS 1st round by Chris Burke of Astros against the Braves

[05:11] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger strikes again against Braves in NLCS Game 3 2021

[10:39] K of the week from Jamal: Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers pitching against the Yankees in the 1963 World Series, making a world record at the time

[13:52] K of the week from Jeremy: Almost a strikeout - a beautiful curveball by John Smoltz, using Dave Robert’s logic

[23:47] MLB ALCS 2021 Red Sox and Astros updates and thoughts

[33:19] What did you notice from the ALCS pitching lineups?

[37:00] Do you expect Houston to close it out in Game 6?

[40:34] MLB NLCS 2021 Dodgers and Braves updates and thoughts

[49:35] Fair or Foul: Astro players should have an asterisk next to their Playoffs records - should there be something done about it?

[58:06] Teasers for Brotha on Baseball articles
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
1 hr 2 min
October 26, 2021Episode 13 - Fooled the Whole Crowd
Episode 13 - Fooled the Whole Crowd
In this episode:
Which team will win in this year’s series? October is a great month for everything baseball. Moving on to the NLCS, Jeremy and Jamal discuss the highlights of the MLB playoffs, not without loads of retro dingers and successful strikeouts.
[02:27] Dinger of the week from Jamal: 2004 ALCS 12th inning, dinger by David Ortiz

[07:38] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Bomb to centerfield 2021 Rafael Devers ALDS Red Sox vs Rays Game 4

[09:29] K of the week from Jamal: 2008 WS Phillies vs Rays Brad Lidge on the mound

[16:59] K of the week from Jeremy: 2021 Dodgers Max Scherzer Swinging Strike

[20:15] MLB Playoffs AL Highlights - Rays and Red Sox

[26:55] MLB Playoffs AL Highlights - White Sox and Astros

[36:11] MLB Playoffs NL Highlights - Division Series - Braves

[40:56] MLB Playoffs NL Highlights - Division Series - Dodgers and Giants

[51:12] Did you like the pairing of Treinen, Kenley, and Scherzer?

[53:59] MLB Playoffs NL Highlights - Championship Series - Who will win?

[1:00:03] Brotha on Baseball’s new articles: Least Valuable Player and Most Valuable Player
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Spotsbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportsbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 4 min
October 13, 2021Episode 12 - Winning the war, not just winning the battle
Episode 12 - Winning the war, not just winning the battle
In this episode:
This weekend didn’t go as planned but it cannot make our hosts be complete LBH today. October baseball is what we live for—no LBH! Listen to Jeremy and Jamal talk about who and which teams to watch in this series together with fresh and historical home runs and strikeouts.
[02:32] Dinger of the week from Jamal: The most iconic home run between the Yankees and the Red Sox, The Bucky Dent home run by Mike Torres in 1978

[05:01] Dinger of the week from Jeremy: Double walk dinger by Logan Webb of Giants

[07:30] K of the week from Jamal: Eric Hosmer’s strikeout

[10:29] K of the week from Jeremy: Nick Pivetta striking out Juan Soto with a nasty curve

[11:27] Recap of Yankees and Red Sox games and who to look for

[18:28] Tampa Bays vs Boston: What do you like in this series and who do you have coming out of this?

[29:20] Is this the year for White Sox and Astros?

[37:57] Astros: What are we looking for, and who are we looking for?

[44:13] NL teams and the Wildcards - who to look out for?

[57:16] Dodgers and Cardinals: how do you like the game?

[1:04:27] If the Cardinals went up against the Giants, who do you favor there?
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Spotsbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Featured Brotha on Baseball blog: https://sportbumz.com/2021/09/22/why-are-you-bringing-up-that-stuff/
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportsbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
1 hr 13 min
October 13, 2021Episode 11 - Move on and enjoy baseball
Episode 11 - Move on and enjoy baseball
In this episode:
There are several reasons why you should watch today’s baseball, which Jeremy and Jamal discuss here. This episode covers notable home runs and strikeouts, as well as the status of the Playoffs teams. Listen to our hosts’ picks for this year’s MVPs, best pitchers, rookies, and managers and their takes on how Playoffs should go.
[01:45] Dinger of the week: Joe Carter 1993 World Series Game 6 Blue Jays

[04:43] Dinger of the week: Most home runs by a primary second baseman by Marcus Semien

[09:31] K of the week: Mo'Ne Davis World Series 2014

[11:02] K of the week: 10 strikeouts by Shohei Ohtani

[23:02] Playoff Teams - status including the Wildcard

[35:50] Fair or Foul: We need to change the Playoffs’ format, especially the Wildcard

[46:11] Who you think is winning their awards: MVPs of NL

[53:50] Who you think is winning their awards: MVPs of AL

[57:52] Who you think is winning their awards: Cy Young - Best Pitchers of NL

[1:06:37] Who you think is winning their awards: Cy Young - Best Pitchers of AL

[1:08:49] Who you think is winning their awards: Rookies of the Year

[1:16:10] Who you think is winning their awards: Managers of the Year

[1:21:36] Why watch as many MLB Playoffs games as you can
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Spotsbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Featured Brotha on Baseball blog: https://sportbumz.com/2021/09/22/why-are-you-bringing-up-that-stuff/
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportsbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
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1 hr 27 min
October 01, 2021Episode 10 - Double Digits
Episode 10 - Double Digits
In this episode:
Recently, there are recent milestones hit by certain players which are featured in this Dingers and Ks episode together with the historical throwbacks. Listen to Jeremy and Jamal discuss the current dockets in the game, including Slam Diego’s frustrations, Cardinal’s win streak, and Kiermaier’s recent games. Which walk-offs do you consider as wild moments?
[02:17] Dinger of the week: Game 5 of 2005 NLCS Cardinals vs Astros Albert Pujols' signature home run

[04:24] Dinger of the week: Salvador Pérez hits home run no. 46 of the season

[06:23] K of the week: Steve Carlton’s historical 4000th strikeout in ‘86

[08:27] K of the week: Anthony Gose’s 1st strikeout as a pitcher

[11:44] Thoughts about the frustration boiling over with the Slam Diego Padres after Machado getting into with Tatis after a strikeout

[15:27] Is Jayce Tingler still in charge of his team next year? Who will you replace him with?

[25:43] Cardinals are rolling, 11 wins in a row, the first time since 2001, are their moves working for them?

[34:10] Fair or Foul: Kiermaier picked up a paper that turned out to be a scouting report

[40:11] Fair or Foul: Kiermaier should’ve been hit today with a pitch

[45:10] Brotha on Baseball: Wild moments in baseball history relating to walk-offs

[54:20] Anything that you want to see this week, what are you hoping for?
Meet The Hosts
Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.
Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Spotsbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.
Find Jeremy and Jamal here
Featured Brotha on Baseball blog: https://sportbumz.com/2021/09/22/why-are-you-bringing-up-that-stuff/
Jamal’s Blogs on Sportsbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/
Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dingersandkspodcast/
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedingersandks
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58 min

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