This week we're back to full strength with all three of us as we discuss the Divisional round we missed as well as the rapidly progressing championship round that is currently upon us. There have been some surprised, but just how much of a surprise has any of this been? We hybrid our Phillies segment into the postseason topic this week and the team has looked good, but are we worried about our opponent Diamondbacks in this series?

This week our we discuss we discussed early 20th century outfielder Sam Rice. He was a rock solid, steady as hell player, but did he do enough to cross our line into Cooperstown?. For our parting shots we talk about Phillies fans needing to see a shrink, the whining about the current postseason format, and the potential future for the size of MLB. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

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Hall of Fame Discussion - 31:19

Parting Shots - 42:30

This week discuss the very quick opening Wild Card round for the Postseason. The games came and went with sweeps in every single series, but what did who want to win get the job done? The Phillies managed to man handle the Marlins in their two games and we were very impressed. However, can they do the same against the historic Atlanta Braves offense?

This week our we discuss the still active career of Nelson Cruz. He has been a known commodity for some years, but do we think he has enough to warrant a call from Cooperstown?. For our parting shots we talk about the firing of Buck Showalter, the potential for surprise heroes during the Postseason, and what, if anything, can be done to make everyone happy with the postseaon. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 26:48

Hall of Fame Discussion - 48:49

Parting Shots - 1:01:52

This week discuss the candidates for the 2023 Cy Young Award for both leagues. The AL is looking pretty cut and dry, but how do we feel about the messier NL Cy Young race? The Phillies clinched the first Wild Card spot for the postseason this past week so they get to take a breather. However, even though they have home field for that first series, do we feel confident its a sure thing?

This week our Hall of Famer for discussion is Brooks Robinson in light of his recent passing and even though his fielding is stellar, he might have been an even greater human being. For our parting shots we talk about the quality of upcoming position plater Hall of Fame candidates, getting territorial about hometown players, and if baseball awards even have a place any longer. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 21:06

Hall of Fame Discussion - 41:12

Parting Shots - 52:52

This week we are joined Kelsey Burd of the Peace, Love and Baseball and Babe's Babes podcasts to discuss all things St. Louis Cardinals including Waino's 200th win, improvements that could be made, and just what exactly went wrong in 2023? The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Braves, but the work is still not done. Even with the 1st Wild Card basically a forgone conclusion, can they really go deep into the postseason?

This week our Hall of Famer for discussion is Eppa Rixey and while he was a man who knew how to pitch a lot of innings, did we think he did enough to warrant a spot in Cooperstown? For our parting shots we talk about the quality of upcoming Hall of Fame candidates, the wild ride the was game 162 in 2011, and what happens when a fan becomes too objective. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 31:02

Hall of Fame Discussion - 55:21

Parting Shots - 1:07:13

This week we discuss the favorites for the AL and NL MVP and just what it means to us to be an MVP. Is being really good enough to win an MVP or is there more to it in the bigger picture? The Phillies have a woeful homestand that included the Braves clinching the division on their field. Do we think they have any hope of marginal success and does Aaron even want that kind of success?

This week we discussed an active player whom many tag as a potential Hall of Famer, but does he clear the bar for us? For our parting shots we talk about how important Pete Rose was to the Phillies, the importance of being able to bunt, and a trip down memory road to discuss great baseball video games. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 22:53

Hall of Fame Discussion - 45:44

Parting Shots - 58:09

This week we discuss the current standings going down the stretch of the baseball season. Is it anything like what we had at the beginning of the season or do surprises abound? The Phillies keep wonking up and down, but while we have no doubt they will make the postseason, do we think they have any hope for a deep run?.

This week's Hall of Famer, Bob Feller, had a meteoric rise as a young pitcher, but we discuss the sum of his career and possibly what could have been. For our parting shots we talk about the greatness of Vin Scully, the rise in facial recognition in businesses, and the unknown greatness of Sadaharu Oh. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 19:51

Hall of Fame Discussion - 42:36

Parting Shots - 1:01:26

This week we discuss the Angels punting on their season after doubling down from not trading Ohtani at the deadline. After trading for several players they have put all of them on the waiver wire, but to what end did they do all of this? The Phillies rise to a 5 game winning streak and then proceed to lose 3 in a row to our increased frustration due to poor decision-making and mental mistakes.

This week's Hall of Famer, Edd Roush, has a familiar feeling to a lot of our recent Vet's Committee inductees, but can we all agree on his place? For our parting shots we speak on the end of the career for Stephen Strasburg and remind everyone of why Ripken's streak was so important for baseball in 1995. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 18:47

Hall of Fame Discussion - 39:25

Parting Shots - 53:58

This week we discuss the news of Shohei Ohtani having a UCL tear in his pitching arm and what exactly this means for him hitting free Agency. Wild speculation abounds as we try to figure out what could happen in the coming months. The Phillies insist on treading water and we continue to be pessimistic about their chances of going far this postseason.

This week's Hall of Famer, Max Carey, certainly has a place in the Hall of Nice, but did the Vet's Committee get this one right? For our parting shots we discuss the history of the "Jockocracy", the incredible excitement of the 1998 Home Run Chase, and a fond farewell to the soon to be retired Adam Jones. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 23:11

Hall of Fame Discussion - 44:36

Parting Shots - 1:03:00

This week we discuss how Angel Hernandez's discrimination lawsuit was a non-started and whether or not the Yankees faithful can be upset that their team isn't more dour during their failure. The Phillies continue to have us wonder just which team is showing up every night and whether or not they can hang on to that first wild card spot to end the season.

This week's Hall of Famer, Sliding Billy Hamilton, racked up incredible numbers for only playing in 12 full season. It impressed the Vet's Committee, but did we feel the same? For our parting shots we discuss the myriad of dead arm cases with a solution, that winning a penant can sometimes be enough, and that more is not always better when it comes to the postseason. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 19:00

Hall of Fame Discussion - 35:39

Parting Shots - 48:49

This week we discuss the kerfuffle with the Baltimore Orioles management and TV announcer Kevin Brown. The Angelos family has never been particularly great at running their team and we get down to the nitty gritty just how bad they are. The Phillies have shows strides of improvement since the calendar flipped to August, but we're wondering it can be sustained for the remainder of the season.

This week's Hall of Famer, Zack Wheat, brought his own brand of consistency to the table, but do we think its enough to keep his plaque in Cooperstown after being unanimously voted in by the Vet's Committee in 1959? For our parting shots we discuss the underwhelming 1983 and 93 teams, the inherent romanticism of baseball, and sometimes if it wouldn't be better to just walk away from the game. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

Phillies Segment - 18:21

Hall of Fame Discussion - 34:52

Parting Shots - 46:22