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

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