On a Family Bases

On a Family Bases

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On a Family Bases episodes

  • 8 | We’re Cautiously Optimistic Today

    Episode 8 only has two cousins so it is a relaxed one. Let’s see how this goes…


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    00:00 - Introductions

    00:51 - What did we watch this week

    09:23 - Recent News: Vanderbilt Using New Tech 

    1. Vanderbilt baseball debuts wearable 'pitch-signaling' devices to cut down sign-stealing, improve pace of play - CBSSports.com

    20:44 - Recent News: Juan Soto Turns down $350 million!!!

    1. Juan Soto says he was offered 13-year, $350M extension by Washington Nationals before MLB lockout

    33:20 - ONE TOPIC: A 5-hour negotiation session on Monday 

    54:06 - Cooling Off Time: Moving Home, Cheesecake, Isaak Walton Memories

    1:07:37 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes


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    1 hr 11 min
  • 7 | Playing a Trivia Game to Cheer Us Up

    Episode 7 has ALL 4 cousins back! We talk about some news, play a new trivia game, and break down the AL East.


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    00 - Introductions

    0:30 - What did we watch this week

    8:21 - Recent News

    1. Minor Leaguers STILL Getting Screwed 
    2. MLB argues for no minor league pay during spring training - Sports Illustrated
    3. Jeremy Giambi’s death ruling
    4. Former MLB OF Jeremy Giambi's Death at Age 47 Ruled a Suicide in Coroner's Report
    5. No criminal charges filed against Trevor Bauer
    6. Trevor Bauer will not face charges for alleged sexual assault - Los Angeles Times

    21:36 - 1st Base: Commissioner Manfred’s Presser and Weekend Meeting

    1. Two takes:
    2. MLB new offer to MLBPA details
    3. Report: 'Very Little Progress' Made in MLB CBA Talks; MLBPA 'Unimpressed' by Proposal | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights

    33:40 - 2nd Base: Our New Trivia Game (Hosted by Ben)

    45:44 - 3rd Base: AL East Breakdown

    1:06:59 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes

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    1 hr 6 min
  • 6 | Free Agent Forecasting

    Episode 6 has 3 cousins back and ready to talk about remaining free agents and forecasting where they will/should sign.


    0:40 - What did we watch this week

    6:45 - CBA Update

    1. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10025883-mlbpa-denies-mlbs-request-for-federal-mediator-to-aid-with-lockout-negotiations
    2. Shouting? Cursing? 'So be it': MLBPA rep Andrew Miller on where MLB's labor negotiations stand
    3. MLB lockout: Labor secretary Marty Walsh offers assistance in negotiations as owners reportedly regroup - CBSSports.com

    15:42 - 1st Base: Free Agent Forecasting

    1. 16:31 - Kris Bryant
    2. 24:08 - Seiya Suzuki
    3. 28:01 - Clayton Kershaw
    4. 32:34 - Nick Castellanos
    5. 37:28 - Anthony Rizzo
    6. 41:32 - Freddie Freeman
    7. 45:22 - Carlos Rodon
    8. 48:54 - Kyle Schwarber
    9. 52:51 - Carlos Correa
    10. 55:54 - Trevor Story

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    1:02:03 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes


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    1 hr 8 min
  • 5 | Minor Leaguers Are Gettin’ Screwed

    5 | Minor Leaguers Are Gettin’ Screwed

    Episode 5 is full of the latest news and plenty of discussion from 3 of the 4 cousins (Dan is still on vacation).


    0:36 - What did we watch this week

    6:03 - Trivia Question

    8:16 - Recent News

    1. AJ Brown Is Teasing Us About Double Dipping And Playing Baseball For The Padres | Barstool Sports
    2. Former Mets pick Kumar Rocker might pitch for independent league in 2022, per college coach

    14:00 - 1st Base: MLB The Show Cover Announced

    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952911-shohei-ohtani-cover-mlb-the-show-22-release-date-revealed-in-new-trailer

    26:50 - 2nd Base: Minor Leaguers aren’t getting paid what you think and the lack of a vaccine mandate

    1. Home | Advocates for Minor Leaguers
    2. MLB's new minor-league housing plan criticized by MiLB player advocacy group - CBSSports.com
    3. Advocacy group: MLB improves minor housing but not enough | The Seattle Times
    4. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1486740625424801793

    42:02 - 3rd Base: Top Logos and Favorite Ballparks

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    1:06:59 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes


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    1 hr 14 min
  • 4 | Hall of Fame Class of 2022, CBA Latest, Other News

    Episode 4 is full of the latest news and plenty of discussion from 3 of the 4 cousins (Dan is on vacation).


    Listen and enjoy our reaction to this week’s latest in baseball!


    0:36 - What did we watch this week

    09:45 - 1st Base: Hall of Fame Class of 2022

    30:05 - 2nd Base: CBA Latest

    48:50 - 3rd Base: Other News

    1:04:15 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes

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    1 hr 10 min
  • 3 | Seiya Suzuki, the Universal DH, and NL West Breakdown

    In our third episode, we talk about a potential star coming to America (Seiya Suzuki), the possibility of having a Universal DH in the MLB, and take a look at the NL West. 


    Also, we learn a little more about Babe Ruth’s diet and exercise…


    4:54 - What did we watch this week in sports?

    7:49 - Baseball news this week. 

    18:03 - 1st Base: Seiya Suzuki

    24:55 - 2nd Base: The Universal Designated Hitter

    45:33 - 3rd Base: NL West Breakdown

    59:20 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes

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    1 hr 9 min
  • 2 | A-Rod Gets a Show, 2022 Hall of Fame Vote, NL Central Breakdown

    In our second episode, we try our best to keep this thing going!


    *audio issues - we’re new at this!*


    We chat about some news and some hall of fame voting debate! Everyone loves that!

    Also, we try to impartially break down the NL Central as 3/4 of us are Cubs fans.


    1:10 - What did we watch this week in sports?

    5:10 - Baseball news this week. 

    11:18 - 1st Base: ‘Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod’

    24:55 - 2nd Base: 2022 Hall of Fame Vote

    43:30 - 3rd Base: NL Central Breakdown

    58:24 - Home Plate: Weekly Chicago Sports Takes

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    1 hr 4 min
  • 1 | Shohei Otani, Start a Franchise with One Player, and NL East Breakdown

    Our first episode ever... so it'll be rough. But, we're beginners!


    Enjoy and let us know what you think!


    Timestamps:

    1:38 - What did we watch this week in sports?

    6:30 - Baseball news this week

    7:07 - 1st Base: Shohei * Seager

    38:12 - 2nd Base: Who's the ONE current player you would start a franchise with? ONE player in history?

    49:05 - 3rd Base: NL East Breakdown

    1:06:20 - Home Plate: Chicago Team Takes of the Week

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Introduction & Teaser
    A short introduction to the four cousins/hosts and what this podcast will look like - especially since we're novices who love baseball, talking, and each other.

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    2 min

About On a Family Bases

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A weekly podcast where cousins discuss the recent happenings in the MLB (and sometimes other sports)... and laugh about growing up together.

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