Step onto the mound with Johnny C and Aidan Smith for a special edition of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast. This week, the energy is electric as the guys are joined by a true rising star in the baseball world: Courtney from the Glove Actually podcast.
From high-stakes international play to the human side of the clubhouse, this episode covers the full diamond as we gear up for the 2026 season.
2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Preview: Courtney, Johnny, and Aiden break down the pools. Is Team USA truly the most stacked roster in history with Judge, Skeens, and Skenes? Or will Venezuela’s "dark horse" energy—led by hitting coach Miggy Cabrera—take the gold?
Offseason Winners & Losers: We dive deep into the Baltimore Orioles' aggressive winter. Courtney gives her candid take on the Pete Alonso signing, the trade of Grayson Rodriguez, and why she believes "Grayson’s elbow is spaghetti."
The Pitching Crisis: A serious look at why 200 innings is the new 250. The crew discusses the physical toll of "velo-maxing" and why the league needs more "pitching" and less "throwing."
CBA & The Future of the Game: A roundtable discussion on the potential 2027 stoppage. We tackle the controversial topics of salary floors, hard caps, and why minor leaguers deserve a livable wage.
Glove Actually Spotlight: Courtney shares the origin story of her all-female baseball podcast, explains the "Pookie of the Week," and why building a human connection to the players is saving the sport.
"I don't want to hear anyone tell me the Dodgers won the offseason when their roster was already stacked. The real winners are the fans seeing parity in teams like the Pirates and Tigers." — Courtney, Glove Actually
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