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This Is Baseball

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19:44

A Closer Look at MLB's PED Policy: Jurickson Profar's...

This Is Baseball ·

2025/04/03

The suspension of Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug (PED) usage constitutes a significant point of discussion in this episode. This suspension not only impacts Profar's career trajectory but also raises questions regarding the integrity of player performance in Major League Baseball, particularly in light of the historical context surrounding the steroid era. We delve into the structure of the league's PED policy, highlighting the consequences players

22:32

The Yankees Torpedo Bat and Opening Day Recap

This Is Baseball ·

2025/04/01

Welcome to This Is Baseball. On this episode we break down MLB rules on baseball bats, celebrate the Dodgers World Series championship and explore the Tampa Bay Rays temporary ballpark. We break down opening day and look at some key matchups during the week.

25:37

Exploring the National League Landscape for 2025

This Is Baseball ·

2025/03/27

Happy Opening Day! On today's episode of This Is Baseball Brandon dives into the National League and gives his thoughts on how everything is going to shake out in the 2025 MLB season.Follow This Is Baseball on twitter/tiktok/instagram @ThisIsBaseball_Follow Brandon Johnson on Twitter @branjaw

43:45

American League Insights: Predictions for 2025

This Is Baseball ·

2025/03/25

This week on This Is Baseball Brandon does his annual predictions for the MLB season. He focuses on the American League on the first ever Tuesday episode of This Is Baseball. Follow Brandon on social media @branjaw on twitter and follow the show @ThisIsBaseball_ on Twitter as well.

18:22

Major Announcement for This Is Baseball

This Is Baseball ·

2025/03/12

This week Brandon discusses the exciting news regarding the future of This Is Baseball. He talks Rays ownership, Yankees injuries and looks ahead to the new season.

15:23

Reimagining Baseball's Schedule: A Path to October...

This Is Baseball ·

2025/02/26

In this episode, Brandon goes into detail on how he thinks the MLB season schedule should play out.

23:00

Does MLBs Postseason Format Work?

This Is Baseball ·

2025/02/12

In today's episode of This Is Baseball, Brandon dives into the firing of MLB umpire Pat Hoberg and discusses the risks involved with sports gambling being largely legal and leagues partnering with gambling companies. He then goes on to analyze the current MLB Postseason format and weighs the pros and cons.

30:39

The State of Baseball: 10 Years of Change Under Rob...

This Is Baseball ·

2025/01/29

Brandon Johnson dives into the significant changes in Major League Baseball over the past decade, spotlighting Rob Manfred's tenure as commissioner. He discusses various rule modifications aimed at improving the pace of play and enhancing the overall fan experience, including the introduction of the pitch clock, the disengagement rule, and the universal designated hitter. Johnson shares his thoughts on how these changes have largely been positive, contributing to shorter game times and increased

28:43

Mega Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword for MLB?

This Is Baseball ·

2025/01/15

This episode of "This Is Baseball" delves into the topic of mega contracts in Major League Baseball, focusing on some of the worst deals in recent history. Host Brandon Johnson highlights five significant contracts that failed to deliver the expected value, including those of Albert Pujols, Pablo Sandoval, Chris Davis, Robinson Cano, and Anthony Rendon. Each contract is examined not just for its financial implications but also for the impact on the teams involved and the players' performances

22:07

RERUN: Solving MLBs Umpire Problem

This Is Baseball ·

2024/12/11

Lets take a look back at an episode from May of 2024 where I try to figure out to solve MLBs umpire issues. *This is a re-run of an episode published on an earlier date*New episodes of This Is Baseball return in January 2025

21:48

RERUN: How Much Pressure Are The Los Angeles Dodgers...

This Is Baseball ·

2024/11/27

With the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series I thought it would be fun to take a look back at an episode I published in December of 2023. *This is a re-run of an episode published at an earlier date*New episodes of This Is Baseball return in January 2025

19:09

2024 Finale of This Is Baseball

This Is Baseball ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, we congratulate the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 World Series. We talk some highlights of the 2024 season and talk a little bit of free agency. We close the show by looking ahead to the future of This Is Baseball. I am excited about where we are headed and will have more to share with you in the future.Please leave a review or rating if you are enjoying the showIn the mean time, here are my other two podcasts:Football

11:44

World Series Preview

This Is Baseball ·

2024/10/23

On this episode we look at the rivalry of the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. We'll compare rosters and see what team has the edge in this series.

17:40

Celebrating the 2024 Kansas City Royals and LCS...

This Is Baseball ·

2024/10/15

On this episode of This Is Baseball we celebrate a season of exceeded expectations for the Royals. We look at some key players that contributed to the success of the team and go in depth on the ALDS matchup against the Yankees. We also talk LCS and our World Series wishlist.l

16:10

A Postseason Like Never Before

This Is Baseball ·

2024/10/09

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. We are recapping the Wild Card Series and discussing everything that has gone on so far in the Division Series. We'll take a deep dive in to the Royals/Yankees matchup.

18:01

World Series Droughts and Postseason Pressure

This Is Baseball ·

2024/10/01

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. We are previewing this MLB Postseason. We'll discuss scenarios and seeding. We look into the longest droughts and what team is under the most pressure to win it all.

19:14

It All Comes Down To This

This Is Baseball ·

2024/09/25

Welcome to This Is Baseball. We are in the final week of the MLB season. We look at who is in and who is out as we wrap this season up. We'll check out some key matchups as we head in to the weekend.

17:57

Reflecting on the 2024 MLB Season

This Is Baseball ·

2024/09/18

Welcome to This Is Baseball. This week we're getting into everything that's happened this year. We'll go over what we expected and look into the surprises of the season.

18:01

Does Regular Season Success Translate to Postseason...

This Is Baseball ·

2024/09/11

Welcome to This Is Baseball. This week we're going to take a look over the years of teams with the best records and wild card teams, and what success they tend to have in the postseason.

13:48

Its Crunch Time in MLB

This Is Baseball ·

2024/09/04

Welcome to This Is Baseball. This week we are trying to find the positives in the current skid the Royals are on and look at some stadium renderings a local firm put out for a potential Royals home.

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