The Can-Am Super Show

Is it possible to never suck in a long-term dynasty baseball league? We attempt to answer that very question on today's pod as Fantrax.com contributor and co-host of the Next On Deck Podcast Ryan Venancio joins the show to talk about forever windows in fantasy baseball. Plus, we address the latest MLB lockout headlines at the top of the pod. Don't forget to connect with The Inside Pod on Twitter @CanAmSuperShow. While you're at it, give Ryan Venancio a follow @ven_armbarn and @NoDSports.

As the MLB lockout inches dangerously close to the scheduled start of spring training, we discuss the possible fantasy ramifications of the universal DH in the Major Leagues after comments made this week by Commissioner Rob Manfred. Plus, BDL Draft Specialist Matt of the Carolina Cardinals joins the show to reveal his top five draft grades following the 2022 BDL First Year Player Draft.

After an offseason of big moves, the Memphis Chicks are on the verge of turning the BDL's biggest loser into a contender. BDL GM Zach joins the show today to discuss his club’s meteoric rise in the South Division and what that means for a franchise that has never won a division title in its long history. Plus, mailbag questions at the top of the show!

With the holidays in the rearview, that can only mean one thing in the Black Diamond League: It’s almost draft time! In this episode of the pod, the BDL Round 1 Mock Draft is presented courtesy of mock draft specialist and author of the Minorly Important blog series, Chris of the Malibu Bay Beers. Join us as we outline all sixteen picks in the first round of the upcoming draft. Plus, after the mock draft, we take some time to catch up with the Beers and chat about their title hopes in 2022 as well as the state of the BDL’s North Division.

Merry Christmas, knuckleheads! On this episode of BDL Baseball's The Inside Podcast, Brent drops by to remind the league the Portsmuth Wallabies are still a factor in the South. We were excited to learn about his plans for the Wallabies heading into 2022 and get his thoughts about the rapidly-evolving South Division. We also chat about Minor League culture, the pioneering days of the Black Diamond League and another BDL GM's peculiar taste in ice cream. Plus, against our better judgment, we conduct the BDL General Manager Easy Peasy Mock Draft. Stay tuned to find out where each BDL club ranks in this new mock.

On this episode of BDL Baseball's The Inside Podcast, the fantasy baseball GOAT joins the show to discuss what is sure to be the NorCal Damage's 16th consecutive playoff run next season.... OR IS IT? Bill gets candid about his club's incredible history and its shocking future. Plus, Jose Altuve is back with Rockland and that spells doom for the entire BDL as the Rockets load up for yet another championship chase in 2022. 

On this episode of The Inside Podcast, the founder of Scorelander Games joins the show, whose new tabletop card game, BAT FLIP, is scheduled to hit Kickstarter early next year. We spend time chatting with the founder of the company about the new game, the Minor Leagues and more. Plus, we MOCK the AMERICAN ROCK MOCK draft that burned its way through the Twitterverse this week courtesy of 15 personalities throughout baseball. Special thanks to the Boston DoubleDowns and Memphis Chicks for giving us a big, juicy trade to analyze on the show! At the top of this episode, we examine Kris Bryant’s move to the Chicks in exchange for Josh Bell, Tristan McKenzie and MacKenzie Gore. To learn more about BAT FLIP, the new tabletop card game from Scorelander Games, visit the game’s website at www.batflipgame.com and check them out on Twitter @ScorelanderG and on Instagram @BatFlipGame. While you're at it, don't forget to connect with The Inside Pod on Twitter @CanAmSuperShow.

The Wallabies clearly felt left out of the South Division Shuffle Party and decided to hop in with both feet. We’re about to discuss their acquisition of the MLB stolen bases leader and what it means for the growing complexity of the BDL South. Plus, for the very first time, we hear from the Chula Vista Vipers GM on today’s pod. You’ll get to hear first hand about the direction of the Vipers and a lot more, including what has to be a record-setting collection of Dave Matthews Band records. Also, more hot-topic mailbag questions!

Earth-shattering moves are happening on the trade market and we can’t decide what that means for the BDL’s South Division. On today's show, Mike and Scotty sit down to analyze the aftermath of those trades, including Aaron Judge changing jerseys! Plus, Retired BDL Veteran JoBeth of the Jupiter JoSox joins the show to recount her amazing 2007 Minor League Draft, her voiceover work for Two Men On and discuss the staying power of the BDL. But, that's not all.... We’ve also got mailbag questions! You asked, we delivered. Tune in to this episode for The Inside Pod’s first mailbag segment.

No special guest on today's show as we celebrate the Inside Pod co-host's 2021 BDL Championship victory over the Crawford Cramps. In this episode, we get inside with Mike of the Rockland Rockets to discuss his championship run and what it’s going to take to pull off the league’s first three-peat next season. Plus, our Mount Rushmore segment returns as we debate the four greatest BDL Finals Matchups of all time. Spoiler alert: Last week’s shellacking doesn’t make the list.