Meetings on the Mound

Baseball is more than just a game. It's childhood memories, lifelong friendships, unforgettable moments, and a language that connects people across the world.

In this episode of Meetings on the Mound, Caleb takes a trip down memory lane, sharing how growing up as a Cubs fan shaped his love for baseball, his experience interning with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the story of how he almost ran over his favorite player, Kerry Wood, with a cart full of giveaway hats.

We also get into the World Series, introduce our upcoming MLB Second Chance Hat Tournament, and bring back Mansplaining the Game to break down one of baseball's most recognizable features: the box score.

Whether you're a lifelong baseball fan or someone still learning the game, there's something here for you.

In this episode:

• World Series reaction and the road to Game 5

• The upcoming MLB Second Chance Hat Tournament

• Growing up a Chicago Cubs fan

• Caleb's summer internship with the Pittsburgh Pirates

• The time Caleb nearly took out Kerry Wood

• Mansplaining the Game: Understanding the baseball box score

• Why baseball connects cultures around the world

  
  

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The MLB playoffs are heating up, and we've got plenty to talk about.

On this episode of Meetings on the Mound, Nate and Caleb break down the postseason action, debate whether the Dodgers' spending is changing baseball for the worse, and ask whether small-market teams can help save the game.

We also compare MLB's most iconic franchises to college football's blue bloods, talk about the traditions that make baseball unique, and explain why every ballpark has its own personality.

Plus, we're bringing back a segment for anyone who's ever watched a baseball game and wondered what on earth was happening: Mansplaining Baseball. We'll break down the basics for new fans while probably making things more complicated than they need to be.

⚾ In this episode:

• MLB playoff reactions and the American League and National League Championship Series

• The Dodgers' spending, deferred contracts, and baseball's salary cap debate

• Can small-market teams compete with baseball's biggest franchises?

• MLB's blue bloods, historic teams, and iconic rivalries

• The best traditions in baseball and what the sport can learn from college football

• Mansplaining Baseball: understanding the game if you're a new fan

• What's next for the Minor League Baseball hat tournament

  
  

Subscribe for more baseball conversations, hot takes, and plenty of nonsense from Meetings on the Mound.

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The MLB playoffs are heating up, but Nate and Caleb have some bigger questions to settle: What are the greatest baseball movies of all time, and who can build the better lineup?

This week on Meetings on the Mound, the guys break down the MLB playoffs, take a few detours (including a very unlikely conversation about the Pope), and draft their ultimate baseball movie starting fives. From The Sandlot and Major League to Moneyball, 42, Bull Durham, and Field of Dreams, every pick is up for debate.

They also talk about the baseball movies that deserve more love, the ones that might not hold up, and why Angels in the Outfield might have one of the worst dads in movie history.

Which host drafted the better team? What movie did they leave off? Let us know in the comments.

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The MLB playoffs are here, the takes are flying, and our preseason predictions are already looking a little questionable.

Nate and Caleb break down the postseason, debate who's built for a championship run, revisit their preseason MLB draft, and find out who actually knew what they were talking about this year. Along the way, we get into MLB's playoff scheduling problem, the future of baseball fandom, some questionable stadium ground rules, and a few rabbit holes that probably should've stayed rabbit holes.

Plus, we're kicking off Memories of the Game, a new recurring segment about the moments, relationships, and memories that make baseball more than just a game. This time, we're talking about playing catch, the people who taught us to love the game, and why those little moments stick with us long after the final out.

And yes, Johnny Damon's head comes up. Of course it does.

A quick heads-up from the GrnHaus crew: This episode was recorded four days before its release, so a few of our playoff takes and predictions may already have played out differently by the time you're watching. Consider this a snapshot of where our heads were at when we hit record. We're not claiming clairvoyance here — just two baseball guys doing their best to call it before the dust settles.

⚾ Meetings on the Mound — baseball people, talking baseball, with plenty of opinions and the occasional detour.

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Meetings on the Mound is back, now presented by GrnHaus Media, and right on time for the playoffs. Nate and Caleb (a couple of retired high school baseball coaches) reset the table for new listeners, then dig into the regular season: a Cubs trip to Wrigley that included a ballpark tour and a World Series ring, and a Reds season that went from a dream April to a disaster. That includes front office drama, the Elly De La Cruz trade questions, and whether Nick Krall or ownership is the real problem.

They also react to one of the most memorable retirement send-offs of the year, talk about why baseball hits different than every other sport, and break down every Wild Card matchup with series picks and World Series predictions. Plus: John Smoltz's idea for fixing baseball's competitive balance, and what to expect from the show going forward: weekly episodes, reaction pods, and interviews.

Faith, family, baseball. The game is bigger than the game.

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In this episode we make our predictions for the 2026 baseball season! 

In today's episode we recap the World Baseball Classic to this point, complete our first ever product review on a baseball staple, and then we each pick Minor League hats! Your meeting on the mound is next! 

We dive into the world baseball classic and our predictions! Some guys made announcements after we picked so that makes us look bad, but hey, we do a good job of that ourselves. 

Your Meeting on the Mound is next! 

We review the movie The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid! If you are looking for more Jimmy Morris check out our "Arm Barn" series in this feed. Look for the interview with Jimmy! 

Your Meeting on the Mound... is next!

Maybe you are new to the podcast, maybe not. Either way, we are back (or starting)! The Baseball podcast by fans for fans with no insiders whatsoever... It's a good time. Oh, and we have an intern. Check it out now!