The Highland Bullpen Baseball and Sports Podcast

Dave Jnr is touring our Highland homeland and Rich is pounding the wet and windy streets of Glasgow so join our two "senior" Bullpen Bros, Yorkshire Dave and Highland Alan for another episode!

Are the White Sox really now better than the Tigers? Who can stop our play off chasing duo of the Mariners and Red Sox?

Dave gives a great scoring account of the London Series and some of it sounds just like a Champions League night! Some great plays and fan experiences recounted reminding us that sport and its' emotions are universal. 

Alan recounts his visit to the famed Durham Bulls. Pitching challenges in the MiLB, Negro Leagues Appreciation Night, Who's aiming for our Bull friend? And he's still waiting on a Grand Slam!

We finish with discussing phrases you'll hear in football but not baseball and some light hearted chat about potential similarities.

Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast!

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

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A trio of Bullpen Bros as Rich spends too much celebrating the fact only his Mariners boast a winning record within the Bullpen.

White Sox fan Dave Jnr is relieved that his Chicago team MLB scpreline only shows the last 10 games and currently isn't changing.

Alan tells us that the Tigers once again hit 500, will they stay there?

And Red Sox fan, Yorkshire Dave, chats to us about Bunts and Brawls and completes the alliteration bringing the Brewers into it.

We're heading off in different directions shortly to watch both the London Series with the Phillies and the Mets and we'll see the Durham Bulls too host the Charlotte Knights who might have some good news for the White Sox coming up!

The Trade Deadline looms and we try to figure out the team's strategies here as question marks over teams who should be contending will potentially trade their star players. As soccer fans we make it make sense!

And there is a trophy in the clubhouse as Dave Jnr brings home the Football Quiz Cup as the Bros enjoy a night out and support children with cancer.

Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast!

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favourite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

Welcome baseball fans to this week's episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast! We have a packed show for you with a deep dive into the latest happenings in the world of MLB.

Team Roundups: Get updates on the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox. We analyse recent performances, key stats, and upcoming games.

Playoff Fever: Explore the differences and similarities between baseball and football playoffs. We discuss the drama of relegation and promotion in football and its hypothetical impact on MLB.

Innovative Ideas: What if MLB had a cup competition? We brainstorm exciting concepts like shorter games, showcasing AAA players, and even awarding draft picks to the winners.

Listener Engagement: We're calling out to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred with our innovative ideas, ready to transform America's pastime for the better.

Join us for another insightful and entertaining episode of the Highland Bullpen Baseball Podcast!

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HighlandBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

London Series approaches and they are playing it in a football stadium!

What's the differences between football (sorry soccer...) stadiums and baseball ballparks. 200 years of being in football stadiums we give our take after getting around 20 ballparks between us.

Old versus new ballparks differences, differences in catering (the merits of hot dogs versus Scotch pies), differences in getting in to the game. 

And what makes the fan experience different. Plus Dave Junior tells us how Scottish football should move forward in allowing alcohol in the ground.

A massive reveal from the Bullpen on an exciting Summer 2024 plan!

Catch up the form of the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox.

And then we chat about pitching a complete game and why we don't see it so often now.

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

Welcome to a new episode of the Highland Bullpen baseball podcast from Scotland. We discuss how the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners have performed over the first weeks of MLB 2024. 

Our review starts with the Boston Red Sox, taking an in-depth look into their current performance and the challenges posed by mounting injuries. We also examine the Seattle Mariners' worrying start, the White Sox' early troubles and finally, the Detroit Tigers' positive start to the season.

Discussing the Tigers, we delve into their initial impressive run, potential trials, and the influences shaping their success. We also ponder over broader trends in Major League Baseball, bringing into focus changing pitching styles and increasing injuries, and potential strategies to overcome these trials.

Our conversation takes a turn towards more general concerns in Baseball world including a debate over rule changes and overshadowed by the risks and impacts of excessive reliance on fastball pitching. We ponder upon the struggles currently faced by pitchers and specifically dissect the need and impacts of Tommy John surgery on players' career using the example of Casey Mize.

We pay homage to the late great knuckleballer, Tim Wakefield. We also breakdown the performances of powerhouse teams in the American League East and speculate on their potential moving forward. Our round-up concludes with a hopeful glance at the future for the once weakest team in the league, the Baltimore Orioles and whether their talented young team - including Jackson Holliday - are World Series contenders.

This episode is packed with detailed analysis, strategic discussions and projections for the future of your favorite teams in MLB Season 2024. Tune in!

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

Step up to the plate with The Highland Bullpen’s MLB 2024 Opening Day Special. The Bullpen bros - Alan, Yorkshire Dave, Richard and Dave Junior - share their predictions, heartfelt fandom, and add a distinctive Scottish twist to the Spring spectacle of Opening Day.

From the anticipation of spring training in sunny Florida to the hallowed grounds of America's beloved ballparks, this special is a home run of stories, insights, and bold predictions. We shine a spotlight on the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, whether the Boston Red Sox can get their act together, and the Seattle Mariners' quest to go one better than 2023 and make the post-season.

The episode also pays homage to baseball legends, celebrating the sport's rich history and its profound impact on American culture and beyond.

As the conversation rounds third base, the discussion turns to the global expansion of MLB, with reflections on the recent games in South Korea and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming series in London. This global perspective underscores baseball's growing international appeal and its potential to unite fans worldwide.

In a final pitch, the hosts make their bold predictions for Opening Day outcomes, igniting friendly rivalry and setting the stage for a season of unforgettable moments.

Don't miss this compelling deep dive into the 2024 MLB season, filled with the passion, expertise, and unique charm that only The Highland Bullpen can deliver.

©Tartan Podcasts 2024

CREDITS

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

"Shards [Intro Version]" by LonePeakMusic

Follow The Highland Bullpen on your favorite podcast platforms and connect with us on Twitter (@HBullpen) and other social media for the latest updates, engaging content, and a community of baseball enthusiasts ready to welcome you into the fold.

The Bullpen Bros have a special guest tonight in Kevin Doig, a former professional footballer in Scotland (playing for Kilmarnock and Queen of the South) Kevin joins us to talk about life on the West Coast and how he's built his passion for baseball.

It's allowed him to travel the USA seeing different ballparks, learning about the game and generally enjoying the lifestyle. Kevin lives in Tacoma and talks Rainiers and of course the Seattle Mariners.

His views on his baseball bucket list item, cities he would and wouldn't have at the top of his visit list are of course of interest to our Bros covering Boston, Chicago and Detroit.

And he spills the beans on not actually catching that Ty France home run ball he has!

Enjoy, subscribe and share.

Spring Training is here and so are the Bullpen Bros! 

Dave Junior catches up with us to lament on where the White Sox are and remind us of the excitement fans had only a couple of years ago. What has happened?

Dave Snr chats through the Red Sox and what's going on with their finances, can Mr Henry direct more of his money towards his original baseball investment?

Rich highlights there are only two games of interest to the Bullpen on Opening Day (and that we are guaranteed two Bullpen wins on Day 1...). What does he think is the secret to the Mariners getting back to the play offs?

And Alan tells us a bit about Spring Training and hopes for a Detroit sporting Dynasty led by the Lions recent achievements.

Enjoy, subscribe and share.

The Super Bowl is done and we can focus on proper sport now as the MLB season is around the corner. The boys get together to discuss win projections for our teams in 2024. Are we really all sufficiently pessimistic about the year ahead.

And importantly Yorkshire Dave is here to rate the various Brown Bars we sampled on our most recent Dutch trip. Oh and a bit of chat about the groundhopping and the games!

Enjoy, subscribe and share.

The Boys from the Bullpen return for 2024 although sadly our Chief, Richard, is waylaid by work commitments. 

Not to worry we are on our way back to the Netherlands very shortly for our annual football extravaganza. So importantly Yorkshire Dave is here to tell us about our trip schedule and of course which pubs and brown bars we will visit on the trip. Yes, he has a book to help these important decisions.

Highlander Alan chimes in with the smaller detail of the trip that will see us watch Top Oss, Nijmegen and Vitesse Arnhem. In addition to some important town facts we also remark on a poignant part of the trip where we will pay respect to a Highland League footballer killed in the Battle at Arnhem.

Keeping us up to date on the baseball front Young Dave talks us through the draft lottery, what, why and how. A recent addition to the MLB world and one that produced a quite surprising result in the recent lottery.

So another packed episode from Scotland.