Rain Delay Radio: A Baseball Podcast

In episode 20 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Louis and Jimmy chat about the Royals ascent to the top of the AL Central, as well as the heightened tension (and fights) in the NL Central and the Brewers dominance. Then, Andy sits down with Henry (aka Skraxx) to talk about the Rockies bright future in the post-Bridich era, then brings Jordan and Jeremy back for another round of trivia.

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25:30 - Skraxx on the Bridich Resignation

39:00 - Trivia Segment TBNL #4

In this week’s episode of RBaseball Weekly, the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit, Louis and Deej break down the last week of MLB action, including the surging A’s, the flailing Twins, and their inevitable extra innings showdown. They also take a look at deGrom’s and Bumgarner’s great starts and the seemingly high rate of great starts and poor offense across the league, before talking about the latest Padres-Dodgers saga and the FARTSLAM debate it created. Then they turn things over to Mazz and Andy who sit down with Mets reliever Trevor May to talk about gaming, moving from starting to relieving, time with the Twins, and his opinion on the 7 inning doubleheader and extra innings rules.

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26:55 Trevor May Interview

In this week's episode of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Louis and Mazz discuss all of the dominant pitching from the last week (including the 2nd no hitter of 2021), Yadi's catching record, early season success (and failures), and the electric Padres-Dodgers series. Then Jimmy and Mazz sit down with Dr. Tyler Burch, a particle physicist who recently was hired as an analyst for the Boston Red Sox, to talk about the interview process, advances in statistical models, and other PhD related baseball things. Finally, Jimmy and Andy sit down to talk about an annual topic on the subreddit - the Designated Juicer rule.

24:30 - Interview with Tyler Burch

59:25 - Designated Juicer

NOTE: For aspiring front office analysts who don't think getting a PhD in particle physics is their path, take a listen to Episode 9 when we sit down with Ethan Moore on his path to becoming an analyst with the Minnesota Twins: https://anchor.fm/rbaseball-podcast/episodes/Episode-9---Rules-Change--Balls-Change--Minors-Change---Interview-with-Ethan-Moore-eqdie9

In Episode 17 of RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit), Andy, Martin, and Mazz record their live reactions to Musgrove making history, then Louis and Mazz chat about Lance Lynn's strong performance, a controversial walk-off, and give some props to some AL Central rookies. Then the Dodgers Power Ranker, Shane, joins Louis in previewing the upcoming Dodgers-Padres series. Finally, Mazz sits down with Alex Bonilla of Sports Reference to chat about new Baseball Reference features, fun tidbits, and other Easter eggs around the site.

21:21 - Dodgers/Padres Preview

41:41 - Interview with Alex Bonilla

NOTES:

Minor Leaguer and Potato Story in Episode 10: https://anchor.fm/rbaseball-podcast/episodes/Episode-10---Interview-with-Dan-Szymborski---The-Minor-Leaguer-and-the-Potato---Tatis-Extension--Tebow-Retirement--Other-Signings-eqocpj

In Episode 16 of RBaseball Weekly, Louis and Martin review Opening Weekend action including sweeps, bloopers, and Ohtani-hype. Then Louis sits down with Toronto Star columnist and former Blue Jays play-by-play radio announcer Mike Wilner on switching from radio to print, covering a team in the pandemic, and some fun stories from his call-in show days. Finally, Andy hosts some Opening Day trivia with Martin, Jordan, and Jeremy.

18:48 - Interview with Mike Wilner

46:45 - Opening Day Trivia

In our pre-Opening Day episode Louis and Mazz round up all the Spring Training injuries from the past week as well as look at MLB's crackdown on foreign substances, then Louis, Mazz, Andy, Jimmy, Martin, and Christine talk about their favorite interviews from the first 14 episodes of RBaseball Weekly, before discussing their favorite things about, traditions around, and plans for Opening Day.

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Our Favorite Interviews - 28:30

Opening Day Plans - 46:00

In episode 14 or RBaseball Weekly, Mazz interviews Rich Grisham about the upcoming release of the latest editions of R/Baseball's favorite computer game, Out of the Park Baseball, as well as how the game's relationship with MLB has evolved over the years. Then Jimmy hosts the last of our division preview series talking with Rob and Henry about the AL and NL Wests.

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1:20 - Interview with Rich Grisham (OOTP Developments)

42:45 - Division Dandies: The Wests

In the 13th episode of the baseball subreddit's official podcast, Mazz and Bizz talk with SB Nation Writer Ashley MacLennan about the Cubs, Tigers, and Rays as well as what it is like to be a woman in baseball writing and what MLB can do to be more inclusive to women in the wake of the Mickey Calloway scandal. Then, Jimmy is joined by Deej and Naaim to preview the AL and NL Centrals. Listeners are encouraged to take our Listener Survey to help us improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/mSk2sSMXdioRFkA28

1:50 - Interview with Ashley MacLennan

38:45 - Division Dandies: The Centrals

Episode 12 of the RBaseball Weekly (the weekly podcast from the baseball subreddit) brings the first of our three Division Dandies (Jimmy, Andy, and Mazz are to blame for the name) talking about the AL and NL Easts with the aforementioned christeners after Louis briefly hits on the headlines from the week. Then Louis and Mazz are back with Nick Pollack, creator of Pitcher List, to talk about the fantasy baseball strategies, sleepers, and draft picks to have in 2021.

2:50 - Division Dandies: The AL and NL East

42:30 - Fantasy Baseball 2021 Guide with Nick Pollack

In the 11th episode of the baseball subreddit's weekly podcast, Louis and Jimmy talk in depth about Spring Training atmosphere, Choo's return to Korea and Kelvin Herrera's retirement, the Blue Jays cutting of radio crews, and the joys and ridiculousness of the first day of Spring Training games. Then, Andy gives you a roundup of minor offseason free agent signings in trivia for with veteran Jeremy and newcomer Jordan. Finally, Louis and Mazz interview Pitcher List creator (and fantasy baseball guru) Nick Pollack with the basics of fantasy baseball, to get everyone caught up before next week's in depth dive into 2021 fantasy strategies.

46:45 - Trivia Segment TBNL: Offseason Moves Edition

1:00:50 - Fantasy Baseball 101 with Nick Pollack