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Baseline Baseball

Josh Benjamin and James Kelly love baseball. So does their friend Dante, whose father played the greatest game for 15 years. Join these three every week as they talk all things MLB, add plenty of good humor, and maybe have some baseball buddies stop by for a talk every so often. Welcome to Baseline Baseball!

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00:45:48

What A Weird Week for Baseball

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2025/05/08

It's a weird episode on a weird day. Tune in

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01:07:33

MLB 2025: One Month In

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2025/05/05

Baseline Baseball returns with a recap of the first month of the MLB season. Which teams have surprised and disappointed? Whose award picks are in danger? And just HOW bad are the Colorado Rockies?

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01:03:59

WrestleMania Week featuring Curtis Granderson

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2025/04/18

Baseline Baseball is joined by 16-year MLB veteran and current MLB on TBS analyst Curtis Granderson for something a little different. It's WrestleMania Week and Curtis joins the show to discuss not only his own pro wrestling fandom, but how sport and wrestling culture often intersects!Tune in and find out which teammate attended WrestleMania with Curtis many years ago, what his dream wrestling match would be, and just how baseball and pro wrestling come together in the best way

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00:30:31

Opening Day and New Extensions

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2025/04/08

Baseline Baseball returns to dissect the action from MLB Opening Day and where the league currently stands. Whose early success is sustainable, and who's just enjoying the pride before the inevitable fall.Plus, how the Blue Jays screwed themselves with the timing of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, while the Padres helped themselves with Jackson Merrill's.

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00:55:13

Keith O'Brien on Pete Rose, Shohei Ohtani, and sports...

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2025/04/08

Baseline Baseball is joined by New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. Keith talks about growing up a Reds fan in Cincinnati and the complicated legacy of local favorite son Pete Rose, and how he channeled that into his writing the book. The group also discusses Rose's legacy since the rise of sports betting, and just what we've learned since Shohei Ohtani's former

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01:24:58

AL East and Award Predictions

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2025/03/27

Baseline Baseball wraps up its MLB preview by taking a look at the shockingly competitive AL East. James gives a shocking opinion on the Red Sox, while everyone agrees that the Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest of hot messes.Plus, the guys offer up awards predictions. Who takes home MVP? Or Rookie of the Year? And will Shohei Ohtani win both MVP AND Cy Young?

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01:16:51

The AL Central and AL West Power Shifts

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2025/03/20

Baseline Baseball's MLB preview returns with deep dives on both the AL West and Central divisions. The guys discuss how both divisions are about to change significantly, with old dynasties ending and new ones ushering themselves into the ballpark. Who does everyone think wins their division?Plus, how the Angels are a bad team yet still trying to draw a crowd compared to the directionless White Sox. The Athletics might also not be such a bad team after all. And more importantly, do the Seattle

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00:53:01

A Conversation With Jim Leyritz

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2025/03/13

Baseline Baseball takes a break from the MLB Preview for a chat with former Yankees catcher and two-time World Series champion Jim Leyritz! Joining Josh and Dante, Jim gives his thoughts on the Yankees losing Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery, and just who he would call to fill his spot in the rotation.Plus, some good old-fashioned talking shop on hitting and pitching, and some fantastic George Steinbrenner stories!

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01:06:13

The Three-Way Race for the NL East

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2025/03/06

The Baseline Baseball MLB Preview continues with a full breakdown of the NL East. The guys all concur that the Phillies, Mets, and Braves all have a shot at winning the division, but which is actually the best team? And how much will Juan Soto actually cost his new New York team? Plus, how the Nationals might be the best-run bad team in baseball, and the Marlins just take up space in Miami. RIP Jose Fernandez

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01:08:05

The Crazy Competitive NL Central

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2025/02/27

Baseline Baseball returns with a look at what could be the toughest division in baseball this year: the NL Central. James notes that the Milwaukee Brewers' quiet offseason could provide a lane for the Pirates or Reds to win the Central. Meanwhile, the Cubs might not be close enough even with Kyle Tucker, and the Cardinals are rebuilding.Plus, notes from spring training and some way-too-early World Baseball Classic talk.

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00:56:07

NL West Preview and Yankee Beards

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2025/02/24

The Baseline Baseball MLB Preview is back in action as the guys kick off with the NL West! Josh, James, and Dante discuss how the World Series might be the Dodgers' to lose. Meanwhile, the rest of the division can't really keep up.Plus, the Yankees finally have beards again! And no matter how you spin it, Alex Bregman needs the Red Sox more than they need him

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00:57:48

Allison Case Visits Baseline Baseball

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2025/02/13

Pitchers and catchers have reported, so what better time for former Bleacher Creatures Yankees Podcast co-host Allison Case to swing by?? Allison and James recap co-hosting the podcast together before Josh took over, plus the ongoing mystique of Brett Gardner.Plus, the Padres finally add someone whoisn't a former shortstop. Alex Bregman remains unsigned, and just what will the 2025 New York Yankees season look like?

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00:39:17

Pete Alonso and the Mets Deserve Each Other

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2025/02/07

Dante may be on vacation, but that can't stop Josh and James from dishing on how Pete Alonso re-upping with the Mets was inevitable. But what does the rest of his career look like after this contract?Plus, Ha-Seong Kim heads to Florida, Jack Flaherty heads back to the Tigers, and just what is going on with Alex Bregman?

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01:02:41

Baseline Baseball Hall of Fame Special

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2025/01/23

Baseline Baseball returns with a full breakdown of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The guys vent about how Ichiro Suzuki fell just short of 100%, the rare legacy of CC Sabathia, and just how special Billy Wagner actually was as a closer.Also: Who we can expect to be enshrined in the coming years, plus a look at an upcoming stacked 1st-ballot class down the road. More importantly, Roki Sasaki makes the Dodgers unfair and how Anthony Santander is just another Pete Alonso.

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00:43:37

RIP Bob Uecker

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2025/01/17

Baseline Baseball remembers Bob Uecker and not just what he meant to his hometown Milwaukee Brewers, but to baseball in general. The guys match the Hall of Famer up with his contemporary Vin Scully, and discuss how broadcasting has become too stiff and serious today.Plus, Roki Sasaki's eventual California Dream, and how Pete Alonso's Mets departure may not be as imminent as we think.

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00:52:24

The Justin Verlander Compiler Intervention

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2025/01/09

A new year means a new offseason as Baseline Baseball is back with its first new episode of 2025! Today, the guys spend a lot of time discussing how Corbin Burnes signing with the Diamondbacks changes the landscape of the NL West, the ongoing Padres drama, and how Justin Verlander signing with the Giants officially puts the future Hall of Famer in "compiler" territory.Plus, why Luis Arraez is actually a terrible fit for the New York Yankees, the Orioles getting older, and how Pete Alonso returning

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00:58:29

Cody Bellinger Keeps The Offseason Rolling

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2024/12/19

Despite all efforts to keep things national, Baseline Baseball is back right on the cusp of yet another Yankees story. Josh, James, and Dante discuss the recent acquisition of Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs and how he fits into the Bronx mix.Plus, the Orioles' continual lateral moves under a new owner, and what should the Steve Cohen Mets be doing now?

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00:57:13

Juan Soto + Kyle Tucker = James Hates the Offseason

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2024/12/14

Juan Soto is a New York Met, Kyle Tucker is a Chicago Cub, and James is having himself a rough offseason. Dante seems at peace with Soto's move to Queens, while Josh recaps news from the Winter Meetings in Dallas.Plus, Max Fried's fit in the Yankees rotation, how the Nestor Cortes trade was inevitable, and did Josh actually break some news??

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01:00:17

The Golden At-Bat? No Thanks

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2024/12/05

MLB free agency is in full swing as the Juan Soto sweepstakes continue, but hold up. A Golden At-Bat? The guys have lots of opinions over Rob Manfred's latest gimmicky idea for baseball, and James has some strong words in particular.Plus: Blake Snell in LA, the Red Sox overpaying Aroldis Chapman, and how the Mets overpaid Frankie Montas even worse.

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01:03:32

The State of the Early Offseason

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2024/11/21

Baseline Baseball returns to discuss the start of what should be a highly exciting MLB offseason. Josh, James, and Dante dive deep into Hal Steinbrenner understanding the Yankees' assignment re Juan Soto. Similarly, should the rival New York Mets really be making Soto their priority when they're desperately starved for pitching?Plus, Luis Gil's runaway Rookie of the Year campaign, big news from the business side of the minor leagues, and Hall of Fame ballots.

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