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20:59

The Managers on the Brink: Analyzing MLB's Hot Seats...

This Is Baseball ·

2025/04/22

A comprehensive analysis of the managerial landscape within Major League Baseball, this episode delves into the performance and future of several managers who are currently under scrutiny. The discussion reveals a nuanced understanding of each manager's trajectory, emphasizing the expectations placed upon them by their respective franchises. Through meticulous examination, we explore the cases of notable figures such as Rocco Baldelli of the Minnesota Twins, whose recent playoff appearances contrast

25:17

My Top Five Trades In Kansas City Royals History

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2025/04/17

On today's episode of This Is Baseball, we get into the top trades in Royals history. We will look at the players involved and what impact they had on the Royals success as well as seeing where players careers were that left the organization.

18:07

Catching Up On The Early Part of The Kansas City...

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2025/04/15

On today's episode of This Is Baseball we breakdown the early parts of the season for the Royals, celebrating the pitching staff and looking for answers from the lineup. We breakdown Vladimir Guerrero Jr's record contract extension and other news.

12:58

Baseball's Best Beginnings: An In-Depth Review of...

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2025/04/10

This podcast episode delves into the remarkable phenomenon of exceptional starts in Major League Baseball history, with a particular emphasis on teams that have achieved extraordinary beginnings to their seasons. We explore the 2023 Tampa Bay Rays, who commenced their season with an unprecedented 13-0 record, which ties for the best start in MLB history. In juxtaposition, we examine the 1982 Atlanta Braves and the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers, both of whom also began their campaigns with similar records

17:46

The Worst Starts to a Season in MLB History

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2025/04/08

In this episode we will look at team's that got off to rough starts and look at where they were at the end of the season. What side will the Braves end up on?

19:44

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

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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.

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