Fall Classic Rewind
Fall Classic Rewind is a podcast that revisits the history of the World Series. Each October, it explores the legends and memorable moments that have defined baseball's championship. The show dives into classic Fall Classic matchups and the stories behind them. It is hosted by Patrick Casey O'Neill and produced for an American audience.
Episodes
Taking Care of Business - 2026 NLDS Recap
2026 National League Division SeriesRecaps of Games Three and FourLos Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves - Games Three and FourWith the series knotted at a game apiece, it’ll be a battle of the aces in game three. Chris Sale vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It’ll also be a homecoming of sorts for Freddie Freeman, whose last playoff series in Atlanta was the World Series in 2021. Also be on the lookout for th
Tampa Sweeps; Cleveland Survives - 2026 ALDS Games Three and Four
2026 Division Series RecapCleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox - Games Three and FourFor the first time since 2021, the Southside will host a playoff game. And they stand right on the verge of clinching at home for the first time in forever. It will be a challenge, as Cleveland is not easy to put away. These games have been close and if Jose Ramirez can somehow, someway redevelop his MVP calibe
Division Battles - 2026 ALDS - Games 1 & 2
2026 ALDS Game 1 & 2Before we head to Chicago and New York for Game three, let’s check in on the American League Division Series.Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland GuardiansThe White Sox led the AL Central for much of the season, but once again, Steven Vogt’s Guardians chased down a division rival to take the crown for the third consecutive year. And just like each of the previous years, they will
Lights, Camera, Action Jackson - 2026 NLDS Recap - Games 1 & 2
2026 National League Division SeriesBefore the game threes tonight, let’s quickly recap how the NLDS games have gone so far.Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers - Games 1 and 2Familiar foes face off again, and the Braves appear to begin this series behind the 8-ball. By using ace Chris Sale in relief to close out the Wild Card, Atlanta won’t have him available until at least game three. That means
Rematch & Redemption - 2026 Wild Card Round Recap
2026 Wild Card Round RecapThe Postseason is here, and the fireworks have already started. We’ll cover the highlights from the early round action, and preview the division series matchups.Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta BravesFor the third time in the last five seasons, the Braves and Phillies match up again in the playoffs. Despite winning the division in ’22 and ’23, the Braves came up short agai
Carlos Beltrán and the Curaçao Kid - 2026 BBWAA HOF Ballot
2026 BBWAA HOF BallotIn a bit of a surprise, the Contemporary Era Committee selected Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame last month. He will join the likes of Rogers Hornsby, Nellie Fox, Joe Morgan, Ryne Sandberg, Jackie Robinson, and other MVP second baseman to earn enshrinement (Jose Altuve will join this list in the future, though another player on this year’s writers’ ballot is a long shot.) Dale Mu
Murph, Donnie Baseball, and Fernandomania - 2026 Contemporary Era Hall of Fame Ballot
Contemporary Era Baseball Hall of Fame BallotWith Winter Meetings under way in Orlando, it’s once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame. Eight players are on the ballot for Contemporary Era: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Fernando Valenzuela. Results of the committee vote will be released Sunday 12/7 at 7:30 pm ET. In this
From Backs Against the Wall to Back-to-Back Champions - 2025 World Series Game Seven Recap - LAD @ TOR
World Series Game SevenLos Angeles Dodgers @ Toronto Blue JaysThe best FOUR words in sports, WORLD SERIES GAME SEVEN. The Dodgers survived in game six thanks to another spectacular Yoshinobu Yamamoto performance and a clutch breakout from Mookie Betts. For the first time since 2019, the Fall Classic will come down to a decisive game seven. It has been an incredible series so far, with historic and
Betts and Blunders Keep LA Alive - 2025 World Series Game Six Recap
World Series Game Six RecapLos Angeles Dodgers (93-69) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)The Blue Jays come back home to Rogers Centre just one win away from their first championship since Joe Carter walked off Mitch Williams and the Phillies in game six of the 1993 Fall Classic. Vladdy Jr. continues his unbelievable playoff run, closing in on the single postseason record for hits. Toronto will have anot
Back to Back in the Saddle Again - 2025 World Series Recap Games 4&5 - TOR @ LAD
World Series Recap Games Four and FiveToronto Blue Jays (94-68) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69)After an epic, 18 inning marathon win in game three, the Dodgers have taken the lead in this series, with two more to go at Chavez Ravine. Freddie Freeman once again played World Series hero, becoming the first player to ever hit multiple walk-off homers in Fall Classic history. Japanese superstar Shohei O
The Marathon at Midnight - 2025 World Series Game Three - TOR @ LAD
World Series Game Three RecapToronto Blue Jays (94-68) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69)As we head to LA for game three, this series is tied at a game apiece. The Blue Jays jumped all over the Dodgers bullpen in game one, exploding for a nine run sixth inning. The bullpen has been the question mark for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers for much of the year, but he didn’t have to worry about that in game tw
A Pinch Hit Slam and a Complete Game Gem - 2025 World Series Games One and Two
World Series Recap Games One and TwoLos Angeles Dodgers (93-69) @ Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)The Fall Classic has begun in Canada, with the Blue Jays hosting the Dodgers for the first two games of the World Series. With George Springer’s epic homer in Game Seven against Seattle, Toronto captured its first AL Pennant in 32 years. Vlad Guerrero, Jr. took home ALCS MVP honors, while Alejandro Kirk and
Winner, Winner, Springer Dinger - 2025 American League Championship Series Game Seven
American League Championship Series Game Seven RecapSeattle Mariners @ Toronto Blue JaysIt all comes down to this. Game Seven. One team looking for their first AL Pennant in 32 years. The other looking for their first pennant ever. The Blue Jays survived game six thanks to a gutsy outing from youngster Trey Yesavage, as well as homers from Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. Manager John Sch
Bieber's Redemption, Mad Max's Resurrection, Geno's Grand Salami, and Trey's Savage Performance - 2025 ALCS Recap Games 3-6
American League Championship Series Games Three, Four, Five, and SixToronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle MarinersHeading back home to Seattle, the Mariners are just two wins away from reaching their first ever World Series. In their history, the Mariners have never been closer to glory than this moment, but that also means they’ve been stuck at this point before. Making their journey that much harder wil
The Greatest Showman - 2025 National League Championship Series Recap
National League Championship Series Games Three and FourMilwaukee Brewers @ Los Angeles DodgersThe Dodgers come back to Chavez Ravine with a two games to none series lead, behind dominant starts from Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Brewers did a decent job of limiting the Dodgers potent offense, but couldn’t string together anything in the first two games. And it won’t get any easier for P
Snellzilla and Yoshi Ride the Highway to the Danger Zone - 2025 Championship Series Recap Games One and Two
American League Championship Series - Games One and Two(3) Seattle Mariners (90-72) vs. (1) Toronto Blue Jays (94-68)For the first time in 24 years, the Mariners have reached the ALCS. After outlasting the Detroit Tigers in an epic 15 inning fifth game, Seattle looks to continue their magical season and secure their first ever American League Pennant. MVP candidates Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez
An End of an Error, a Start of Something Special - 2025 NLDS Recap
National League Division Series Recap Games Three, Four and FiveThe Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet once again in the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers took care of the Phillies in four games, though their margin of victory in their three wins was just four runs. The Philadelphia pitchers, notably Christopher Sánchez, Ranger Suarez, and Jesús Luzardo, perform
Heartaches by the Number, Troubles Trying to Score - 2025 ALDS Recap
American League Division Series - Games Three, Four, and FiveBefore the American League Championship Series begins this Sunday night in Toronto, let’s recap the conclusion of the ALDS. The Blue Jays offense continued to torment the Yankees pitching staff en route to a 3 games to one series victory. Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. was unreal, driving in runs in every single game of the series. Nathan Lukes,
Walloped in Wisconsin, Pained in Pennsylvania - 2025 NLDS Recap - CHC @ MIL, LAD @ PHI - Games One and Two
NLDS Recap Games 1 and 2Chicago Cubs (92-70) @ Milwaukee Brewers (97-65)GM 1: Freddy Peralta (17-6 2.70 ERA 176 IP) vs. Matthew Boyd (14-8 3.21 ERA 179 IP)GM 2: (Aaron Ashby 5-2 2.16 ERA 66 IP) vs. Shota Imanaga (9-8 3.73 ERA 144 IP)Milwaukee Radio WTMJ - Jeff Levering, Bill Schroeder, and Josh MaurerChicago Radio WSCR - Pat Hughes and Ron CoomerThe National League Division Series is under way, an
Lightning Strikes Twice - 2025 ALDS Recap - NYY @ TOR & DET @ SEAGames One and Two
ALDS Recap - Games One and TwoThe American League Division Series games have started, and boy, have there been some fireworks so far. The Toronto Blue Jays have jumped all over their division rival New York Yankees, with Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Dalton Varsho leading the way. The Yankees will have their work cut out for them if they hope to survive this series.In Seattle, the se
Aces Wild Part 2 - 2025 National League Wild Card Recap
National League Wild Card RecapHighlights from the NL side of the Wild Card Round. The Dodgers dominate, as expected, and the Cubs survive a thrilling three game set against the Friars.San Diego Padres (90-72) @ Chicago Cubs (92-70)GM 1: Matthew Boyd (14-8 3.21 ERA 179 IP) vs. Nick Pivetta (13-5 2.87 ERA 181 IP)GM 2: Andrew Kittredge (3-5 3.40 ERA 53 IP) vs. Dylan Cease (8-12 4.55 ERA 168 IP)GM 3:
Aces Wild - 2025 American League Wild Card Round Recap
American League Wild Card RecapIn the first five years of the Wild Card round(2020, 2022 - Present), we had just 4 of the 20 series go to a third game. This year, we were blessed with three! In today’s episode we’ll go over the highlights from the American League side, then look ahead to the AL Division Series games that start this weekend. This round had dominant outings from the game’s best pitc
See You Later - 2025 Regular Season Recap and Wild Card Preview
2025 Regular Season Recap and Wild Card PreviewAnother MLB regular season is in the books, and we are on the verge of playoff baseball once again. Listen in as we discuss the incredible September comebacks of the Reds and Guardians, as well as the dreadful collapses of the Mets and Astros (and nearly the Tigers). I’ll provide my thoughts on the MVP races, and finish with a tribute to the endings o
Ichi, CC, and Billy the Kid - 2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot
2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot
Happy New Year! It’s once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame, this time the writers’ ballot. There are plenty of worthy candidates returning to the ballot, and two standout first year candidates to watch. Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki is a lock for induction this year. Although he didn’t debut until he was 27, the spry savant amassed over 3,000 hits, 1,400 runs, 10 All-
Vicious Vic, The Wampum Walloper, & The Cobra - 2025 Classic Era Hall of Fame Ballot
With Winter Meetings just around the corner, and the Hot Stove heating up, it’s time to talk about the Baseball Hall of Fame, specifically the eight players on the Classic Era Ballot. This year, six former major league all-stars and two Negro League legends are up for enshrinement. Each of the position player candidates has won an MVP, and the two major league pitchers combined for over 500 career
A Comedy of Errors on Buehler's Day Off - 2024 World Series Game Five - Dodgers @ Yankees
2024 World Series Game Five - Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees
We head into game five with the Dodgers just one win away from their eight World Series title, and what a ride it has been. Freddie Freeman has been the catalyst for the offense, homering in each game so far (and a record six straight World Series dating back to ’21) and driving in 10 runs, just two away from tying the record se
Freeman's Fantasy - 2024 World Series - Dodgers @ Yankees
2024 World Series - Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees
Games Three and Four @ Yankee Stadium
The Dodgers head into the Bronx leading the series two games to none, taking care of business in their home ballpark against the Yankees. It took an incredible walk-off grand slam, courtesy of Freddie Freeman, and then a dominant performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto to get Los Angeles in to this pos
Freddie Freeman Pulls a Kirk Gibson - 2024 World Series - Yankees @ Dodgers
2024 World Series - New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Games One and Two @ Dodger Stadium
Here we go. For the first time since 1981, the Yankees and Dodgers will face off in the Fall Classic. It will be the twelfth matchup between these storied franchises, and the Yankees have certainly had the advantage in the past. The Bronx Bombers have taken eight of the previous eleven series, though th
Tommy Boy - 2024 NLCS - Dodgers vs. Mets
2024 National League Championship Series
Games Three, Four, and Five @ Citi Field - Queens, New York, NY
Game Six @ Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA
Heading to New York, the series is tied at a game apiece. The Dodgers pummeled the Met in game one, but the Mets responded with a 7-3 win behind a leadoff Francisco Lindor homer and a Mark Vientos grand slam. The fans at Citi Field is raring to che
A Soto Photo Finish - 2024 ALCS - Yankees @ Guardians
2024 American League Championship Series
Games Four and Five @ Progressive Field - Cleveland, OH
The Guardians avoided going down three games to none thanks to the heroics of Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry, who respectively hit game-tying and walk-off home runs off of the Yankees relief aces. There’s a ton of excitement in the Land, but there are some ominous signs for Steven Vogt’s ball club. The
Big Christmas on an October Fryday - 2024 ALCS Game Three - Yankees @ Guardians
2024 American League Championship Series
Game Three - New York Yankees @ Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians return to Cleveland with their backs against the wall, having lost the first two game of the ALCS to the Yankees in the Bronx. Steven Vogt’s team finds themselves in a 2-0 series hole due to a mix of sloppy defense, shaky pitching, and shoddy hitting. There’s a lot that this club will have
Against the Wind - 2024 ALCS - CLE @ NYY
2024 American League Championship Series
Cleveland Guardians @ New York Yankees - Games One and Two @ Yankee Stadium
Could this finally be the year that the World Series returns to the Bronx? By nearly every measure, the last fifteen years of Yankee baseball has been a success. A winning record every year, multiple deep playoff runs, an MVP, a Cy Young, a Rookie of the Year, the list could go on
LA Takedown - 2024 NLCS - Mets @ Dodgers
2024 National League Championship Series
New York Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers - Games One and Two
Once again we have a battle between Los Angeles and New York in the playoffs, but instead of Dodgers and Yankees (which we may yet see in the World Series) it will be the Dodgers taking on the Mets. Carlos Mendoza’s squad took down their division rival Phillies in just four games, behind strong start
Hernández y Hernández and Lane Train Leaves the Station - 2024 Division Series Game Five - SDP @ LAD & DET @ CLE
2024 Divisional Round - Game Five
NLDS - Padres @ Dodgers
The Dodgers staved off elimination and embarrassment at the hand of their Southern California rivals in game four. It took standout performances from nearly the whole roster. Eight Dodger bullpen arms combined for the shutout, Mookie Betts and Will Smith homered, and now we have a winner-take-all game five on a Friday night in Chavez Ravi
Pitching Chaos and a Stantonian Resurgence - 2024 ALDS - CLE @ DET & NYY @ KCR
2024 ALDS - Games Three and Four
Each series is tied heading into game three, and all four teams will want to conclude these series as quickly as possible. For Cleveland, they do not want to face Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a game five, so they will go all out to try and win this series on the road. Detroit will embrace their pitching chaos, but that will be quite a lot of pressure on the young ar
Linsanity Returns to New York; Star Wars in California - 2024 NLDS - PHI @ NYM & LAD @ SDP
2024 Divisional Round - Games Three and Four
Game three in a divisional round is always a pivotal matchup in a series, especially when the series is tied at a game apiece. If the higher seed can take the game, they will regain home field advantage, but if they fail, then they face elimination on the road. The Mets blew an opportunity to be up two games to none against the Phillies after a wild ga
Kerry Bonds and Captain Salvy - 2024 ALDS - DET @ CLE & KCR @ NYY
Who would have guessed that three of the four remaining teams in the AL would be from the Central division? It maybe shouldn’t be so surprising, given how well these teams have played down the stretch. In a matchup of teams very few prognosticators and talking heads expected to be here, the Guardians and Tigers are two young teams that are acting as if they’ve been here before. Under the leadershi
Who Writes This Stuff? - 2024 NLDS - NYM @ PHI & SDP @ LAD
2024 Postseason - National League Divisional Round
For the first time in playoff baseball history, all four divisional series are tied at one game apiece. At no point in the nearly 30 years of divisional round play have we been guaranteed a game four in every series before we have even played a single game three. Incredible! Moreover, these games have absolutely delivered on excitement and drama.
O.M.G. - 2024 NL Wild Card - Mets @ Brewers
2024 Postseason - Wild Card Round
New York Mets (89 - 73) @ Milwaukee Brewers (93 - 69)
The Mets were not supposed to be here. They sold at the deadline last year, even telling Max Scherzer that 2024 was going to be ‘retooling’ season, that ’25 and ’26 were when they would be competitive again. They started this season 0 - 5, and they were 11 games below .500 in late May. But then they called up
Doyle, Dent, and Dartmouth - 1978 World Series - Dodgers vs. Yankees
1978 World Series Game 5 and 6
Sunday October 15th @ Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, New York
Tuesday October 17th @ Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles, California
After being down two games to none to start this series, the Yankees have evened things up in the Fall Classic, and they look to keep things rolling here in game five. No team has yet to overcome a 2 - 0 deficit by win
Sweet Lou - 1978 World Series Game Four - Dodgers @ Yankees
Saturday October 14th, 1978 @ Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, New York
The sun is out on a Saturday afternoon in the Bronx, but rain clouds are looming in the distance. Thanks to an outstanding defensive game from third baseman Graig Nettles, the Yankees took game three in convincing fashion to avoid going down three games to none in this series against the Dodgers. If they hope to even th
On Pinstripes and Nettles- 1978 World Series Game Three - Dodgers @ Yankees
1978 World Series Game 3
Friday October 13th, 1978 @ Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, New York
As the series heads east, the Dodgers are in strong position, up two games to none. Game one was a blowout, thanks to a power outburst from LAD 2B Davey Lopes, but game two was nail biter. Ron Cey drove in all four runs, including a go-ahead three run homer off of Catfish Hunter in the 6th inning
The Captain and the Penguin - 1978 World Series Games One and Two - Yankees @ Dodgers
1978 World Series Games 1 and 2
Tuesday October 10th and Wednesday October 11th @ Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Dodgers (95 - 67) and the New York Yankees (100 - 63) meet yet again in the World Series. Behind the heroics of Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, the Yankees took last year’s Fall Classic in six games, securing the 21st championship in their franchise’s dominant history. If
Get a Hit for Gilliam - 1978 NLCS - Phillies vs. Dodgers
1978 NLCS
We have another repeat matchup on the National League side of the playoffs, with the Los Angeles Dodgers (95 - 67) and the Philadelphia Phillies (90 - 72) squaring off once again. This is the third straight NLCS appearance for the Phils, but they’ve yet to win a playoff game at Veterans Stadium, much to the disappointment of their energized fans. Although the Phillies lead the NL East f
Those Damn Yankees - 1978 ALCS - Royals vs. Yankees
1978 ALCS - October 3rd - 7th, 1978
For the third straight season, the Kansas City Royals (92 - 70) and the New York Yankees (100 - 63) will battle for the American League pennant. The previous two series were classics, with the Yanks pulling through in the ninth inning of winner-take-all game fives. For the Royals, they are hoping that the third time will be the charm. Their offensive machine k
Bucky *Bleeping* Dent - 1978 AL East Playoff - Yankees @ Red Sox
1978 Game AL East Playoff
Monday October 2nd, 1978 @ Fenway Park Boston, MA
After 162 games played, the bitter rivals of the northeast find themselves deadlocked for the division crown, each sporting identical 99-63 records. The entire season comes down to just one game at Fenway Park, and it’s gonna be a great one. It looked like it was going to be a banner year for the Red Sox, with Jim Rice p
Mr. October - 1977 World Series Game Six - Dodgers @ Yankees
1977 World Series Game 6
Tuesday October 18th, 1977 @ Yankee Stadium in New York, New York
The Dodgers avoided elimination behind an explosive rout in game five, but now they’re going to have to do it on the road. Burt Hooton (12 - 7 2.62 ERA 223 IP) will get the ball with the season on the line, and the veteran righty was absolutely brilliant in game two. To stay alive in this series, LA manage
Facing Elimination - 1977 World Series Game Five - Yankees @ Dodgers
1977 World Series Game 5
Sunday October 16th, 1977 @ Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
The Dodgers are on the verge of elimination in this World Series, and they are in serious danger of being swept in their own ballpark if they don’t win today. The usually potent offense for LA has been quieted by the New York rotation, with Mike Torrez and Ron Guidry spinning consecutive gems in games three an
Louisiana Lightning - 1977 World Series Game Four - Yankees @ Dodgers
1977 World Series Game 4
Saturday October 15th, 1977 @ Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
The Yankees took game three in convincing fashion to regain home field advantage in this best of seven series. Looking to press their advantage, they will turn to an emerging star, Ron Guidry (16 - 7 2.82 ERA 210 IP). The Louisiana-born lefty broke out in a big way during his first full major league season, hel
Big Mike - 1977 World Series Game Three - Yankees @ Dodgers
1977 World Series Game 3
Friday October 13th, 1977 @ Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
The series is tied at a game apiece as we head out to the West Coast for the first of three games in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are in good spirits, coming off of an absolute drubbing in game two behind a Burt Hooton masterpiece and four long home runs from Cey, Smith, Garvey, and Yeager. They turn to ve
Happy Hooton - 1977 World Series Game Two - Dodgers @ Yankees
1977 World Series Game 2
Wednesday October 12th, 1977 @ Yankee Stadium New York, New York
After a thrilling extra-inning walk-off victory, courtesy of reserve outfielder Paul Blair, the Yankees look to press the advantage in this best of seven World Series. To the surprise of many, it will be Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter (9 - 9 4.71 ERA 143 IP) getting the ball for Billy Martin’s Yankees, who has not p
Late Inning Magic - 1977 World Series Game One - Dodgers @ Yankees
1977 World Series
Game One - Tuesday October 11th, 1977 @ Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
The Big Apple versus Hollywood. The City that Never Sleeps against the City of Angels. What used to be coined the ’Subway Series’ in the 40’s and 50’s is now a battle of the coasts. The New York Yankees (100 - 62) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (98 - 64), formerly of Brooklyn, in their ninth World Series ag
You Can Count on Sparky - 1977 ALCS - Yankees vs. Royals
ALCS - Royals vs. Yankees
For the second consecutive year, the Kansas City Royals (102 - 60) and the New York Yankees (100 - 62) will face off with the AL pennant on the line. Last year, the series went the distance, with one of the most iconic endings in playoff history, a Chris Chambliss walk off home run to send the Yanks to the World Series. This year, the series will once again go five games
The Baker Did It - 1977 NLCS - Dodgers vs. Phillies
1977 NLCS
Meeting up for the first of two consecutive NLCS battles in 1977 and 1978, the Philadelphia Phillies (101-61) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) face off with games one and two at Dodger Stadium, and the final three (if necessary) at Veterans Stadium in Philly.
The Phillies captured their second of three consecutive NL East titles behind the stewardship of Danny Ozark. The Fightin’s ha
Kojak, the Minnesota Kid, and the Man - 2024 BBWAA HOF Ballot
2024 BBWAA HOF Ballot
With the new year nearly upon us, it’s time to once again talk about the Hall of Fame, focusing on the candidates on the BBWAA ballot. There are many strong holdovers who either have a shot at election this year, like Todd Helton and Billy Wagner, or will make strides towards future enshrinement, like Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán. There are the suspected or confirmed PED
Walk-offs to the Hall of Fame
2023 Hall of Fame: Contemporary Era Managers, Executives, and Umpires
As Baseball Winter Meetings get underway, the Contemporary Era committee for the Baseball Hall of Fame will have eight candidates to consider. On this year’s ballot are a selection of managers, umpires, and executives, who are listed below. On today’s episode, we discuss the candidates, their cases, and some of top moments from
That One is History - 2023 World Series Rangers @ Diamondbacks
2023 World Series Game 5
Rangers (90-72) @ Diamondbacks (84-78) TEX leads 3-1
The Texas Rangers stand just one win away from their first ever World Series Championship after taking games three and four in convincing fashion. To seal the deal, they turn to one of the best postseason pitchers of this era, Nathan Eovaldi. The Texas-born righty has been electric this postseason and looks to become t
Two Out Magic - 2023 World Series - Rangers @ Diamondbacks
2023 World Series Game 3 and 4 @ Chase Field
Rangers (90-72) @ Diamondbacks (84-78) Series Tied 1-1
We head to Phoenix with the series tied at a game apiece. The Texas Rangers have yet to drop a game on the road this postseason, and they will be sending Max Scherzer to the hill to start game 3. Mad Max has not been his dominant self due to a late season injury, but manager Bruce Bochy will likel
An Instant Classic - 2023 World Series Diamondbacks @ Rangers
2023 World Series Games 1 and 2 @ Globe Life Field
Diamondbacks (84-78) @ Rangers (90-72)
A dozen teams entered the postseason, and now only two remain. The Fall Classic gets underway down in Arlington, Texas, with the Rangers back in the series for the first time since 2011 and the Diamondbacks returning for their second ever appearance. Just two years ago, both of these teams lost over 100 ga
Snakes Survive and Advance - 2023 NLCS Diamondbacks @ Phillies
2023 NLCS - Games 6 and 7 @ Citizens Bank Park
Diamondbacks (84-78) @ Phillies (90-72) - PHI leads 3-2
The Snakes stayed alive by winning two out of three in Phoenix, but they will face an uphill battle heading back to Philadelphia. Rob Thomson’s Phillies are just a win away from a return to the World Series, and they have been absolutely dominant at home. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper continu
Home Field Disadvantage - 2023 ALCS Rangers @ Astros
2023 ALCS - Games 6 and 7 @ Minute Maid Park
Rangers (90-72) @ Astros (90-72) - Houston leads 3-2
With a dramatic comeback victory in game five, the Houston Astros are just a win away from heading back to the World Series for the fifth time in the last seven years. With a game to give and home field advantage, surely Dusty Baker’s squad is ready to seal the deal? The problem: the ‘Stros are much
Snakes Alive - 2023 NLCS Phillies @ Diamondbacks
2023 NLCS - Game 3 - 5 @ Chase Field
Phillies (90-72) @ Diamondbacks (84-78)
The battle for the NL Pennant heads out to the desert, with the Phillies ahead in the series two games to none after convincing victories in Philadelphia. Everything worked just as Rob Thomson planned: the big bats provided power, the defense was flawless, the aces dominated, and the bullpen was solid. But can they brin
Road Warriors - 2023 ALCS Astros @ Rangers
2023 ALCS - Games 3, 4, and 5 @ Globe Life Field
Astros (90-72) @ Rangers (90-72) - TEX leads 2-0
The Rangers went into Houston, dominated, and now they head back to Arlington up two games to none in this series. Montgomery and Eovaldi were outstanding, the bats came through in big moments, and the bullpen held on to shut the door. In all facets of the game they have outplayed their rival Astros
City of Brotherly Slug - 2023 NLCS Diamondbacks @ Phillies
2023 NLDS - Games 1 and 2 @ Citizens Bank Park
Phillies (90-72) vs. Diamondbacks (84-78)
For the second straight year, the NLCS will contain two Wild Card teams, with the Phillies and DBacks taking each other on. Arizona has yet to drop a game heading into this series, having easily dispatched two division champions already. They’ll have their pitching lined up with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly
The Battle for Texas - 2023 ALCS Rangers @ Astros
2023 ALCS - Games 1 and 2
Astros (90-72) vs. Rangers(90-72)
Minute Maid Park - Houston, TX
Deep in the heart of Texas, in-state rivals will face off with a trip to the World Series on the line. This should be a legendary matchup, with future Hall-of-Fame managers Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker taking each other on once again. These teams finished with identical records in the regular season, but t
Atta Boy Harper - 2023 NLDS Phillies vs. Braves
2023 NLDS
Phillies (90-72) vs. Braves (104-58)
Game 1 - ATL RHP Strider vs. PHI LHP Suárez @ Truist Park
Game 2 - ATL LHP Fried vs. PHI RHP Wheeler @ Truist Park
Game 3 - PHI RHP Nola vs. ATL RHP Elder @ Citizens Bank Park
Game 4 - PHI LHP Suárez vs. ATL RHP Strider @ Citizens Bank Park
In a rematch of last year’s NLDS, the Braves and Phillies square off once again with a trip to the NLCS on th
Domination in the Desert - 2023 NLDS Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers
2023 Division Series
NLDS Diamondbacks (84-78) vs. Dodgers (100-62)
Game 1 - ARI RHP Kelly vs. LAD LHP Kershaw @ Dodger Stadium
Game 2 - ARI RHP Gallen vs. LAD RHP Miller @ Dodger Stadium
Game 3 - LAD RHP Lynn vs. ARI RHP Pfaadt @ Chase Field
The Dodgers are back in the postseason for the 11th straight season, winning the NL West for the 10th time in that span. They’ve put together yet another
Houston’s Gonna be a Problem- 2023 ALDS Twins vs. Astros
ALDS Twins (87-75) vs. Astros (90-72)
Game 1 - HOU RHP Verlander vs. MIN RHP Ober @ Minute Maid Park
Game 2 - HOU LHP Valdez vs. MIN RHP López @ Minute Maid Park
Game 3 - MIN RHP Gray vs. HOU RHP Javier @ Target Field
Game 4 - MIN RHP Ryan vs. HOU RHP Urquidy @ Target Field
The Twins finally advanced in a playoff series for the first time since 2002, breaking an 18 game losing streak in the pla
Episode 57 - Ranger Danger - 2023 ALDS Rangers vs. Orioles
ALDS Rangers (90-72) vs. Orioles (101-61)
Game 1 - BAL RHP Bradish vs. TEX LHP Heaney @ OPACY
Game 2 - BAL RHP Rodriguez vs. TEX LHP Montgomery @ OPACY
Game 3 - TEX RHP Eovaldi vs. BAL RHP Kremer @ Globe Life Field
After quickly dispatching the 99 win Tampa Bay Rays in the Wild Card round, the Rangers head to Baltimore to face the upstart, 101 win Orioles. Just two years ago, both of these tea
Episode 56 - Snakes that Rake and Brothers in Arms - 2023 NL Wild Card Round
2023 NL Wild Card Round
Diamondbacks (84 - 78) @ Brewers (92 - 70) - American Family Field Milwaukee, WI
The Brew Crew are back in the postseason for the fifth time in the last six years, capturing their third NL Central crown in that timespan. Under manager Craig Counsell’s stewardship, this Milwaukee ball club excels at preventing runs. With a three-headed monster at the top of their rotation,
Episode 55 - Ending a History of Heartbreak - 2023 AL Wild Card Round
October 2023 -
Blue Jays @ Twins - Target Field
The 2023 Postseason is underway, with the Wild Card series concluding earlier this week. Before the Division Series start, let's quickly recap the first round of the playoffs. The Blue Jays head to Minneapolis to take on the AL Central Champion Twins, who are looking to end an 18 game losing streak in the postseason dating back to 2004 (mostly at th
Episode 53 - An Ode to Mr. Oriole - Remembering the Career of Brooks Robinson
Baltimore’s Hoover. Mr. Oriole. The Human Vacuum Cleaner. The greatest defensive third baseman to ever grace the diamond. Baseball lost a legend this week. Brooks Robinson was not only a Hall of Fame baseball player, he was a Hall of Fame human being. From Little Rock, Arkansas, Brooks Robinson exemplified the Oriole Way for 23 seasons as a ballplayer, and many more as a broadcaster and as a membe
Episode 52 - Pops - 1979 World Series Game Seven - Pirates @ Orioles
Wednesday October 17th, 1979 @ Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MD
It all comes down to this. Game Seven. Chuck Tanner’s Terrors have forced a winner-take-all battle against the Earl of Baltimore and his Birds. These Pirates, who call themselves the ‘Family’, have rallied from a 3-1 deficit, besting two of the Orioles’ aces, Mike Flanagan and Jim Palmer. Can they make it three in a row? Standing in
Episode 51 - The Candyman and Teke - 1979 World Series Game Six - Pirates @ Orioles
Tuesday October 16th, 1979 @ Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MD
The Pirates were able to rally around their heartbroken manager and stave off elimination in game five behind huge performances from Tim Foli, Bill Madlock, Bert Blyleven, and unexpectedly Jim Rooker. The series now heads back to Baltimore, with the odds still against Chuck Tanner’s Terrors. To try and close out this series for the Or
Episode 50 - We Are Family - 1979 World Series Game Five - Orioles @ Pirates
Sunday October 14th, 1979 @ Three Rivers Stadium Pittsburgh, PA
On the verge of elimination, the Pittsburgh Pirates have just received heartbreaking news; manager Chuck Tanner’s mother passed away. It is undoubtedly a blow to 'the Family’, but perhaps the grief may serve as a rallying cry. The Buccos will need to stay together if they want to do what just three teams have done in World Series
Episode 49 - In a Pinch - 1979 World Series Game Four - Orioles @ Pirates
Saturday October 13th, 1979 @ Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
Not even twelve hours after Scott McGregor finished off a complete game victory following a rain delay, the Orioles and Pirates are back at it in a pivotal game four. Earl Weaver's squad has the advantage, and their bats came alive in game three. Big Jim Bibby (12 - 4 2.81 ERA 137 IP) takes the hill for Chuck Tanner’s Pirates,
Episode 48 - Platoon Advantage - 1979 World Series Game Three - Orioles @ Pirates
Friday October 12th, 1979 @ Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
The series is tied at one game apiece as we head to Pittsburgh for games three through five. Rain is in the forecast for tonight's game, but with the turf only a downpour will cause a delay (spoiler alert, there will be a downpour). Tonight's pitching matchup will consist of two lefties. Young hurler Scott McGregor (13 - 6
Episode 47 - Fighting the Elements - 1979 World Series Game 2 - Pirates @ Orioles
Thursday October 11th, 1979 @ Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MD
The outfield is torn up, the warning track riddled with puddles, the infield is choppy, and the grass is wet. Suffice it to say, Memorial Stadium is a mess. But that won't stop the World Series. The Baltimore Orioles jumped out to an early lead in game one, but they just barely held off the Pirates late rally to secure a 5-4 victo
Episode 46 - A Cold and Damp Night in Baltimore - 1979 World Series Game One - Pirates @ Orioles
Wednesday October 10th, 1979 @ Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MD
After a rainout the previous night, the 1979 World Series is set to begin at Memorial Stadium in weather fit for football (40 degrees and wet). A rematch of the 1971 Fall Classic, Earl Weaver's Baltimore Orioles look to get the edge on Chuck Tanner's Pittsburgh Pirates. These are two evenly matched ballclubs, the champions o
Episode 45 - The Dutchman - 1979 NLCS Game Three - Reds @ Pirates
Friday Afternoon, October 5th, 1979 @ Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
After two thrilling extra-inning victories in Cincinnati, the Pirates are headed home on the precipice of another World Series berth. The 'Family', as they are referred to by their loyal fans, have excelled in all facets of the game: great starting pitching (Candelaria and Bibby), tremendous defense (Foli, Madloc
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