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Thinking Baseball

Diving into the tension between tradition and evolution in baseball. We use our brains here, not just our opinions.

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00:38:25

Ep. 20 - Fantasy Baseball

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/03/28

Chatting with special guest Adam Painter of the Inglorious Batters podcast about fantasy baseball's affect on analytics, fandom, and how we interact with other fans of the game.Thinking Baseball Facebook Group Variety Sports Network YouTube

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00:31:44

Ep. 19 - The Spring Training Experience

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/03/16

Looking at baseball's Spring Training. Josh's personal experience in the Cactus League, favorite ballparks, and more. Variety Sports Network Baseball YouTube Thinking Baseball Facebook Community

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00:55:07

Ep. 18 - Expansion and Realignment

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/02/17

Welcome to Thinking Baseball, the new iteration of Caught in a Pickle! A production of Variety Sports Network. On today’s episode, we’re talking realignment. Expansion is coming to Major League Baseball, and with it have been some crazy ideas out there about what could happen when it does. Hi Jim Bowden! Where do the expansion teams get placed? What divisions do they join? Do divisions get realigned altogether? What are playoffs going to look like? Featuring Suzy Fulton from Back That Astros Up and

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00:22:17

Ep. 17 - Baseball's Freedom of Expression

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/02/04

This week it was announced who would be gracing the cover for the video game MLB The Show. There’s always a lot of hype and buildup to this now. Fans guessing or making their picks. Kind of how it used to be for the cover of Sports Illustrated, or a Wheaties box. Well, it was announced that Jazz Chisholm is getting the honor this year and I couldn’t help notice a few things when I saw the cover. I was brought up in the old school world of baseball where the extent of self expression was whether or

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00:14:56

Ep. 16 - Friday the 13th: Superstition in Baseball

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/01/20

Friday the 13th came and went this last week and with it superstition took center stage. 13 is unlucky. Don’t open an umbrella inside. Don’t walk under a ladder. Don’t cross paths with a black cat. Whatever it is, superstitions are as old as humanity itself. Obviously that human psychology shows itself into the game of baseball. Don’t talk to a pitcher when he has a no hitter going. Don’t step on the foul lines. But it seems with the influx of youth into today’s game, these superstitions are

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00:17:26

Ep. 15 - Jacks of All Trades: Playing Multiple Sports...

Thinking Baseball ·

2023/01/07

It is verifiable fact that sports are getting more and more specialized. Professional players even have clauses in their contract banning certain activities in their down time. But, with the epidemic of injuries in Major League Baseball, and the increasing burnout of youth baseball players, is playing multiple sports when you’re young really all that bad? Do you really lose any advantage by not specializing sooner? These questions and more as we talk about Jack of All Trades athletes and how

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00:17:36

Ep. 14 - Christmas Special: Baseball's Christmas-like...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/12/24

On today’s episode we’ll be talking about just how similar baseball is to Christmas. The childlike wonderment, the magic, the mystery, the fun, and the joy. We’ll also touch on stories from our Facebook group and a special performance of a baseball spin on a classic Christmas carol. Caught in a Pickle Facebook Group

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00:23:13

Ep. 13 - Let’s Kick It: What America’s Game Can Learn...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/12/09

Most baseball people I’ve ever talked to hate soccer/football. Nobody can really tell me why. But it is the most popular sport worldwide, and as MLB is starting to play games in Mexico, London, and Japan, along with the World Baseball Classic in March, baseball is poised to become an international sport on a scale never seen before in the game. So on its way, what can we learn from the sport that has billions of fans all over the world, a cult following for its international tournaments and money

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00:18:28

Ep. 12 - Show Me the Money: Caps, Floors, and the...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/11/25

Baseball’s offseason is officially underway with our first few trades and signings. Qualifying offers have been made, rejected, and accepted. And the annual discussions, debates, and predictions have begun about salaries and roster construction. And while some teams are throwing money around like Black Friday shoppers at Walmart, some teams seem to play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge as they pinch pennies and insult their fan bases by spending less on their entire team than some teams spend on a

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00:30:54

Ep. 11 - 2022 Season Recap (with Manny Gomez)

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/11/11

Special guest Manny Gomez joins the show as we reminisce about our favorite parts of the 2022 season. Manny is a member of the BBWAA and hosts one of my favorite baseball podcasts called Baseball Is Not Dead. He definitely leans more new school than I do, but his passion for the game, Latin American players and their stories, and thinking outside of the box style have made him an instant friend in the baseball world. So, I peppered Manny with questions about his view of the season from the field and

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00:21:45

Ep. 10 - ARE Records Made To Be Broken? The Hallowed...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/11/04

Baseball, more than any sport, celebrates and honors its records. They are measuring sticks for greatness, goals to aspire to, and for a precious few, earn the honorable distinction of “unbreakable.” On today’s episode, ARE records made to be broken? Nothing says tradition in baseball like the hallowed record book, and with the season finishing up this weekend, we are looking back at the 2022 season within the context of history. Records and milestones were set which of course opens the lens wider

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00:22:32

Ep. 9 - It All Comes Down to This: World Series Preview

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/10/28

On today’s episode, it’s a special World Series edition of Caught in a Pickle! We’ll take a break from our normal Tradition versus Evolution structure to celebrate the best championship series in sports. But, never fear! There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, debate, and conversation to be had. Tonight kicks off the Fall Classic with the dominant Houston Astros facing the streaking Philadelphia Phillies so of course we have to talk about it right? We’re breaking down the 2022 World

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00:19:29

Ep. 8 - Jerseys vs. Suits: Relationships Between...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/10/21

Every year we see the merry go round of baseball managers and GMs getting fired and hired. A lot of times it’s a result of just poor performance. But, with what seems to be increasing regularity, it has also been the result of conflicting visions and philosophies. And the divide seems to be between those managing the teams on a daily basis and those more behind the scenes, constructing and preparing the teams. This of course trickles down to the fans where in the midst of the more popular firestorm

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00:14:25

Ep. 7 - Playoffs?! Baseballs New Format, Predictions,...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/10/06

Featuring an intro from Jim Mora’s iconic “Playoffs” rant, there’s no doubt this episode of Caught In a Pickle has some big opinions and enthusiasm for the game of baseball! In today’s episode, our host breaks down this year’s playoff season and what he’d like to see for the future of the game. Should there be divisional realignment? How many teams should be in the playoffs? Do we look at the past for inspiration, or keep our eyes on the future? Baseball fans have different opinions on these

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00:35:17

Ep. 6 - No Place Like Home: Baseball Stadiums: Old,...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/29

Smells of hot dogs and popcorn, the sound of a hard hit, and cheering fans all fill your senses. The energy of a good baseball game will excite you no matter what ballpark you’re at, but in truth, there’s no place like home for a fun experience. Kevin Chemidlin, podcast host and lifelong baseball fan, joins our host to talk about the magical experience that is a baseball game. As someone who’s on a mission to see one game in every city in the country, Kevin has (so far) been to 27 cities in

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00:18:20

Ep. 5 - 99 Problems But a Pitcher Ain't One: The...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/23

To butcher the words of 21st Century philosopher, Jay Z: “If you're having lineup problems, I feel bad for you, son. I’ve got 99 problems, but a pitcher ain't one.” If you haven’t already guessed from this opener, today on Caught in a Pickle, we’re taking a look at a new and highly controversial decision in Major League Baseball: the universal designated hitter (DH) rule! Love it or hate it, pitcher hitting is dead. The game is going to look different. But HOW different? Traditionalists argue that

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00:29:23

Ep. 4 - The Need For Speed: Baseball's Pace of Play...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/16

On today’s episode we breakdown the new major rule change MLB has recently implemented called ‘pace of play’. This rule can be triggering for a lot of old schoolers out there because it seemingly takes away from the essence of what baseball was intended to be, a pastime. However, change can be good sometimes, especially when it comes to sport. Elevating the pace of play encourages more action in a game, and who doesn’t want to see that? Even if it is a pastime, you are there to see two teams battle

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00:39:03

Ep. 3 - Forever Young: Baseball's Next Generation...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/08

Baseball is a game for the young and the young at heart. As the great Dodger catcher, Roy Campanella, once said: “You’ve got to be a man to play baseball for a living, but you’ve got to have a lot of little boy in you, too.” Today, we are joined by high school baseball coach, Jake Haney, to discuss the tension between old school and new school that exists in the game of baseball and to hear his perspective on how the game has evolved. Coach Haney has been a high school baseball coach for over 20

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00:28:13

Ep. 2 - Times Are Shifting: Baseball's Shift Bans and...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/01

Defensive shifts are baseball’s hottest topic right now, and they continue to divide the old school and the new school in how they should play out, and even whether they should still exist. It’s a practice that has been around since about the 1920s, but differs today in that it's become statistics-driven. In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at how shifts started, how they’ve evolved and whether any changes should be made to the rules, approached to hitting, or both? Baseball fans can all agree

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00:16:23

Ep. 1 - Seeing is Believing: Who We Are and How We...

Thinking Baseball ·

2022/09/01

Who you are greatly impacts your views on baseball. Most fans fall somewhere on the scale between old school traditionalists who keep scorebooks and romanticize the game, and the younger generation with bold ideas about where baseball should go. So, how do we find common ground and get out of this particular pickle? At the end of the day, baseball thrives on subjectivity and debate! Too often we try to make things about being right or getting a point across, instead of actually trying to understand

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