Rain Delay Radio: A Baseball Podcast

In episode 50 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Louis and Shane celebrate the 50-episode milestone, before discussing the lockout and the big pre-lockout moves, including the spending sprees of the Mets and Rangers, as well as the other big signings of the week. Then Mazz is joined by Ashley MacLennan to talk more in-depth about the big moves made so far by the Tigers, Cubs, and Rays in the offseason, as well as her podcast Who's On Worst.

51:00 - Interview Ashley MacLennan

In episode 49 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Louis and Mazz discuss the big news of the week, including the Comeback Players of the Year and then a plethora of signings, including the extensions of Byron Buxton and Wander Franco, and the signings of Marcus Semien and Kevin Gausman. Then, Louis sits down with Rays prospects and Nick Schnell & Cole Wilcox to talk about their experience in the minor leagues, the new MLB housing plan for minor leaguers, and their podcast Diamonds in the Rough.

NOTE: At time of release, Max Scherzer has not yet signed a contract and is still a free agent. Any Scherzer discussion will likely happen in next week's episode.

39:00 - Interview with Schnell & Wilcox.

Check out the interview with Joe Block referenced in this episode WAY back in Episode 3 of the Podcast!

In episode 48 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Mazz is joined by Phil to discuss the news from the week, including a number of pitchers signing contracts and Ichiro Suzuki being elected to the Mariners Team Hall of Fame. Afterwards, Naaim and Dylan discuss the big awards handed out this week, including MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year.

31:40 - Awards Discussion Pt. 2

In episode 47 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Naaim is joined by Phil and Dylan to talk about the news of the week, including the hiring of former Padres coaches Jayce Tingler and Skip Schumaker by the Twins and Cardinals, Jeff Passan re-signing with ESPN, and Tom Hallion's retirement. Then, they talk about the Awards announced last week: the Silver Slugger & Hank Aaron Awards, the Gold & Platinum Gloves, the Relievers of the Year, Executive of the Year, and Roberto Clemente Award. Then, Louis sits down with Cold-Frame-5233, aka Conner, to discuss his experience going to every game of the World Series and crashing the Braves' championship party.

16:45 - Awards Discussion Pt. 1

57:00 - The Fan Who Crashed the Braves WS Party

In episode 46 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Naaim is joined by Phil and Dylan to talk about the news of the week, including the Braves taking home the World Series Trophy, the surprising retirement of Buster Posey, and the Options across MLB being accepted or declined. Afterwards, Mazz and Shane discuss the Qualifying Offers given and not given across baseball. Then, Louis is joined by author Andy Saunders to discuss his book A's Bad As It Gets, the /r/baseball Book Club Selection for November 2021.

26:45 - Qualifying Offers

1:08:10 - Interview with Andy Saunders

In episode 45 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Mazz and Shane discuss the biggest news of the week, including the Padres' new manager, the Mets' troubles in hiring a President of Baseball Ops, and Ken Griffey Jr. buying an ownership stake in the Mariners. Then, Phil and Dylan join Naaim to check in on the World Series and discuss the Astros' and Braves' keys to winning the series.

27:25 - World Series Check-in with Phil and Dylan

In episode 44 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Mazz and Naaim discuss the biggest news of the week, including the Yankees' and Cardinals' decisions on manager hirings this week, ESPN's new Sunday Night Baseball team, and the Winter Meetings being put on hold. Then, Phil and Dylan join Naaim to recap the Championship Series and preview the World Series.

27:15 - World Series Preview with Phil and Dylan

NOTE: Unless the World Series is a sweep, Episode 45 will be released next Tuesday, not Monday, so Game 5's result will be known at recording time.

In episode 43 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Mazz and Naaim discuss the biggest news of the week, including rumors of a new MLB in-market streaming service, MLB requiring teams to provide players with housing during the season, and the firing of Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. Then they review the completed Division Series. After that, Louis leads a discussion of the ALCS with Astros mod /u/allphilla aka Phil and Red Sox mod /u/YouthInRevolt aka Pat.

31:15 - Division Series Review

1:00:45 - Astros-Red Sox ALCS Preview w/ /u/Allphilla & /u/YouthInRevolt

In episode 42 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Louis and Martin sit down to discuss the playoffs so far, including the Wild Card Games, and the in-progress division series games.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the conclusion of the White Sox-Astros ALDS Game 3, in which the White Sox defeated the Astros 12-6.

In episode 41 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Mazz, Naaim, and Martin discuss the biggest news of the week, including Joe West retiring, and a number of injuries across the league. Then they preview the Yankees-Red Sox AL Wild Card Game. After that, Louis leads a discussion of the NL Wild Card game with Naaim and Shane. Later, Mazz discusses the Astros-White Sox ALDS with /u/Allphilla and /u/WatchTheCake5. Following that, Naaim discusses the Brewers-Braves NLDS with /u/msgbonehead and /u/SeeYaLaterDylan.

11:53 - Yankees-Red Sox ALWC Preview

19:45 - Cardinals-Dodgers NLWC Preview w/ Shane

41:45 - Astros-White Sox ALDS Preview w/ /u/Allphilla & /u/WatchTheCake5

1:07:20 - Brewers-Braves NLDS w/ /u/msgbonehead & /u/SeeYaLaterDylan