This week we discuss the continued dominance of the Dodgers in the big contract market. With the Dodgers signing the two big fish and trading for another well regarded starter due to the deferred Ohtani money, could this all come to a head when the CBA Expires for players and other owners? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the recalling of Ted Williams to active combat during the Korean War in 1952 and its repurcussions.

Our Hall of Famer this week is early 20th century pitcher Burleigh Grimes. He garnered himself a lot of wins, but did the rest of his stats convince us the Vet's Committee made a good choice? For our parting shots we discuss John Fisher's lack of wiggle room to sell the A's, the hand wringing over PED users in the Hall, and how people take the HOF voting much too seriously. 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

This Week In Baseball - 19:30

Hall of Fame Discussion - 31:41

Parting Shots - 44:26

This week we discuss the bonkers and quite strange signing of Shohei Ohtani. With the crazy amount of deferred money and a couple of caveats, what do the three of us think of the whole thing? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the landmark Messersmith/McNally ruling on December 23, 1975 and its long lasting effects on baseball.

Our Hall of Famer this week is 19th century pitcher Tim Keefe. He holds the single season record for WAR, but just how impressed were we for the totality of his career? For our parting shots we discuss Bryce Harper wanting an even further contract with the Phillies and the oft-forgotten feat of the 200 hit season. 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

This Week In Baseball - 24:31

Hall of Fame Discussion - 41:55

Parting Shots - 51:37

This week we discuss the projected 2024 rotation for the St. Louis Cardinals. After the signing of Sonny Gray, do we think the Cards have any sort of shot or is their new retirement home of a rotation is a mistake? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Phillies attempt and pulling back to broadcast their games into the NYC area in 1959 along with its rammifications.

Our Hall of Famer this week is LF Heinie Manush. His WAR may not jump out at you, but is that enough for us to give him the heave ho? For our parting shots we discuss the change in MLB ownership over the years, one sport only fans, and cherishing the great teams you have while you have them. 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

This Week In Baseball - 15:26

Hall of Fame Discussion - 32:26

Parting Shots - 43:58

Welcome back for Season 2 of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast! This week we discuss the biggest awards given out for the 2023 MLB season. Did we think the best Rookies, Managers, Pitchers, and the MVPs were worthy or perhaps a little head scratching? We introduce a new segment, replacing our Phillies discussions, were we discuss an event that occurred this week in history in the baseball world

Our Hall of Famer this week is late 19th century two-way player John Montgomery "Monte" Ward. We couldn't all agree on whether this early pitcher turned full time fielder was a worthy election, but did we think he deserved to stay put? For our parting shots we discuss the parting of Rhys Hoskins from the Phillies, putting the team before any of its players, and a tribute to the greatness of Ryan Howard. 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

This Week In Baseball - 20:32

Hall of Fame Discussion - 37:29

Parting Shots - 47:37

This week we discuss the finale of the World Series with the Texas Rangers winning their first in only 5 games. The Rangers won, but do we think the Arizona Diamondbacks are one and done?

This week our we discuss we discussed late 19th century pitcher John Clarkson. This became a sort of Old Hoss Radbourn part 2, but just how impressed were we with the video game-esque numbers? For our parting shots we speak on the wholesome career of Frank Howard, the absense of baseball for a few months being good for you, and our heartfelt thanks for a finish to our first full season of the podcast. 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

Hall of Fame Discussion - 23:09

Parting Shots - 35:21

This week we discuss the the League Championship round that went all seven games in both leagues and did not disappoint in terms of drama. Both teams for the World Series were set, but what did we think of how they got there? We've once again hybrid our Phillies segment into the postseason topic this week and, as you can imagine, we were not please with the results from our Phils. We discuss just exactly what went wrong and were the team can go from here.

This week our we discuss we discussed late 19th century/early 20th century right fielder Elmer Flick. He gave us good baseball for 10 years, but that was really it and was that enough for us to think he warranted a call to the hall?. For our parting shots we talk King Ng and her bright future in baseball and how, as we get older, our fandom grows and changes with us. 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

Hall of Fame Discussion - 35:17

Parting Shots - 44:46

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.

Timestamps

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