RTB 2019 MLB Season Preview (3/27/19) – Podcast

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RTB returns for it’s season preview podcast, making all the predictions for the 2019 MLB Season. Love for Ichiro out of the box, predictions for the American League, where the Yankees are a machine, Astros are pitching dominant, Tucker believes in Oakland, and Coach keeps the faith in Cleveland (02:15). A.L. awards and postseason picks (38:00), then on to the far more competitive National League, where the Dodgers reign is over, St. Louis reloads big, and why this could be the swan song for Joe Madden and the Cubs. N.L. Awards and postseason picks (01:16:15), why the Braves make us sad, and quick reaction to Trout’s super-mega-deal (01:26:16). Play Ball!

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

Mastering “WhatifSports” with Skunk206 (12/4/18) – Podcast

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Coach invites vaunted “WhatifSports” legend Skunk206 on the podcast to discuss the odds and ends of Simulation Baseball Leagues, where baseball is always in season. What strategies are most successful in building a juggernaut, the difference in managing a sim league versus regular fantasy baseball, and the finest vintages of hall of fame players.

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

Jonathan Mayo, MLB Pipeline Writer and “Prospect Guru” (10/10/18) – Podcast

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Jonathan Mayo, accomplished writer for MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com, joins the RTB Podcast to talk about His career in journalism, the early days of covering the MLB Draft, and what it takes to produce the MLB Pipeline 100 for every franchise in MLB. He shares insight on favorite Minor League venues, the fun of the Arizona Fall League, and the surreal experience of being involved with the film “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel”.

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

All Things Chicago White Sox (9/17/18) – Podcast

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Tucker is joined by good friend, filmmaker and Chicago homer Scott Brown to talk about his beloved White Sox. Scott shares what makes a person go White Sox over Cubs in Chi-Town, the recognition of Big Hurt, and the forgotten glory of the 2005 Championship team. He ranks sports titles in the Windy City, discusses the stark differences between Wrigleyville and the South Side, and the current state of the Sox franchise. Ultimately, a White Sox vs. Cubs World Series would mean utter greatness for the people of Chicago, greater than the Subway Series of 2000.

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

Pennant Chases, Kids, and Women in Baseball (8/29/18) – Podcast

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Coach and Tucker discuss the pennant chases for the stretch run of the MLB Season. The Nationals are a franchise in need of group therapy, where the Dodgers are falling off thanks to a banged up bullpen. Coming on strong, who are these Tampa Bay Rays?? Here come the terrifying Cardinals, because Matheny getting fired is the greatest addition (He may have cost them a championship or two). There’s a real team of ballplayers on the 2018 Oakland Athletics, most importantly, they could just overtake the AL West. Coming into home, there are big problems with Acuna getting hit, while Coach remembers Drysdale vs. Mathews in the 60s. There is much love for the Little League World Series, but where is the love for the Women’s Baseball World Cup?

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

Adventures in Cooperstown (8/9/18) – Podcast

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A week after the pilgrimage to Baseball Mecca, Tucker and Coach share the experience of Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Cooperstown. Out of the Box, some post-trade deadline baseball chatter. Going 1st to 3rd (26:04), all that is Cooperstown, with speech grades (37:36), the beauty and efficiency of the town on HOF Weekend (41:00), and the great reverence for Hank Aaron (45:00). Coming into Home, thoughts on the tweet controversies surrounding baseball players (48:00).