MLB’s Best of the Decades (6/6/18) – Podcast

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New Podcast! “Best of the Decades”

Coach and Tucker return to debate the Greatest Players of the Decades. Out of the Box: A quick recap of the MLB season through 2 months. 1st to 3rd: Best of the Decades from 1900 to today (17:30). Dizzy, Dazzy, and Lefty with the best names (32:22), the great “What if” of Ted Williams and the “Myth of Mantle” (36:46). Tom Terrific of the 70’s could be more Big Red than Mr. Met (53:16), the forgotten dominance of Dave Stieb in the 80s (1:03:34), and why the GOAT will never actually be known (1:14:53). Coming into Home: The Supreme Court’s decision on sports gambling create chaos, and it’s terribly exciting (1:17:01).

Podcast available for download on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

Cleveland Keeps Rocking! (9/13/17) – Podcast

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Cleveland Indians are making history, and it’s a true joy to watch (6:53). The Dodgers are floundering and can’t beat the Snakes (12:35). Going 1st to 3rd- The Nature of Momentum, if there’s truth to peaking too soon in the regular season, whether October clears the slate for all teams (17:29), and how bullpen and health are the best indicators of postseason success (26:20). The Cardinals are the “Ultimate Villain” (33:18), the Yanks are scary-good and still two years away (38:20), and pennant predictions coming into home (46:22).

The “Face of the Franchise” in 2017 – Podcast

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Revising the “Faces of MLB” debate from the 2015 ASG, Coach and Tucker pick one all-time and one for the present day of the franchises in the American League. Out of the Box: Excitement building for the 2017 WBC(1:34). First to Third: The “Face of the Franchise” in the American League East (5:35), the Central (22:42), and the West (40:45). Coming into Home: Final predictions for the Hall of Fame Class of 2017 (1:02:02).

Podcast also available on iTunes.

RTB 2017 Hall of Fame Special – Podcast

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We kick off the New Year with our annual Hall of Fame Special! Coach makes a case for Larry Walker (1:50), the softening stance on PEDs and character flaws (4:00), and the case against Trevor Hoffman (9:02). Coach casts his ballot (12:05), professional hitter Matt Stairs gets a vote (19:12), Tucker’s ballot (23:28) with love for the Crime Dog (28:17) and the need for Edgar Martinez (35:50). Going First to Third, the better ballot is for “Snubbed Players” (35:49), and Coming into Home, changes to make with the HOF process (48:25).

Hot Stove Menu 2016-17 (Part 3 of 3) – Podcast

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Part 3 of our extensive breakdown of the Hot Stove Season looks at the entire National League! In the East, the Braves (0:38), Phillies (4:20), Marlins (7:22), Mets (9:42), and Nats (14:02). In the Central, Reds (19:38), Brewers (22:12), Pirates (25:00), Cards (31:15) and Cubs (36:00). Then in the West, Padres (41:25), D-Backs (44:06), Rockies (49:15), Giants (53:53) and Dodgers (58:42). Finally, a farewell to 2016, a turbulent year that produced incredible Baseball (1:06:14). See you in 2017!

Hot Stove Menu 2016-17 (Part 2 of 3) – Podcast

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Part 2 of our extensive tour of the Hot Stove league looks at the AL Central and the AL West. In the Central, is Joe Mauer the “Greatest Albatross Contract” of all time (3:00)? After Sale, are the rest of the White Sox up for grabs (5:15)? Starting pitchers may be a thing of the past (17:45), and if it’s All for One Cleveland (24:50). In the West, when is there more than Trout (30:05)? The Astros as the team to watch (35:26), doing it for the King in Seattle (40:56), and every move is bigger in Texas (47:00).

Hot Stove Menu 2016-17 (Part 1 of 3) – Podcast

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We dive into our breakdown of every MLB Team in the Hot Stove Season, starting with the AL East. Out of the Box, what’s missing from the new CBA (0:46), the issue of domestic violence and hazing (5:25), and debate over Bud Selig in the HOF (12:46). With the Hot Stove in full swing, we look at the chaos of the Winter Meetings (22:22), and a team-by-team breakdown of the AL East (31:14), the “Most Competitive Division in Baseball”.

RTB Video Pod – Big Decisions (11/16/16)

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Coach and Tucker reflect on the pure joy of the 2016 World Series. Awards talk and predictions on “Who Deserves to Win” vs. “Who Will Win” (5:30), the under appreciated year of Dave Roberts (16:20), and throwing the Yankees a bone (18:47). The Braves make a “BIG” free agent signing (24:17), how trades will eclipse FA signings this offseason (27:28), and if the Tigers can really move their albatross contracts (28:36). Coming into home, Coach and Tucker share their thoughts on the Presidential Election, how in times of upheaval, we can always find joy in the National Pastime (30:12). “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you…”

Big Decisions (11/16/16) – Podcast

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RTB Video Pod – Numbers vs The Feels

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Coach and Tucker recap the first two weeks of the Postseason, and debate the Micro-Managing trend in October. Out of the box, farewell to the even-year reign of the Giants (4:35), the Indians slamming the cover on the Red Sox fairy tale (13:00), and the broke-down Nats (16:32). First to Third on the 6 million pitching changes (20:45), Roberts playing too close to the spreadsheet (27:00) versus Francona’s expert feel for his team and the moment (31:00). Coming into Home, the strike-zone is under fire more than ever, so is it time for the Dawn of the Robot Umpires? (35:00)