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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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