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PODCAST

The Roundtripper - A Baseball Podcast

Chris Kubak & Tom Baird

From opposite sides of the country, Chris Kubak and Tom Baird take a weekly look at all things Major League Baseball.

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01:39:57

#29 - Power as Potential

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2019/05/20

So believe it or not, but we have already passed the first quarter mark of the 2019 baseball season...and really what have we learned so far? We've learned that a few of our early season predictions are playing out exactly as Chris and Tom had anticipated...while others have been going way off-script. On this show, we circle the divisions and take note of a few interesting highlights from each. We take a look at the early season fortunes of the Cubs and the Braves, examine the ultra-resurgence of

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01:33:17

#28 - Incredible Skill & Huge Huge Flaws

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2019/05/13

With all that's going on around MLB, we would be remiss if we didn’t spend some time talking at length about one of the most interesting teams in all of baseball…though not for the reasons that usually make a team interesting. The California Angels, excuse me, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, have staggered out of the gates once again, needing a 4-game winning streak to bring their record to an underwhelming 15 wins vs 17 losses. When you look at their roster, it’s a head scratching combination of

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01:23:48

#27 - Hot Start Sustainability

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2019/04/19

The theme for this weeks podcast is Sustainability. For those of you out there who gazed into your crystal balls prior to the season and prognosticated the Mariners hot start and Red Sox hangover, kudos to you! You are wise beyond compare! Well done! I would probably also call you a liar, and a few other choice words as well. This is part of the beauty of baseball: that the best-laid plans can often lead to the most inauspicious circumstances. But how many of these opening movements, either good or

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02:07:37

#26 - 2019 American League Preview

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2019/04/08

As the first full week of the new season draws to a close, we come to the second part of our 2019 MLB Season Previews. The last time around we examined the ins-and-outs of the National League: now, it's the Junior Circuit's turn. This year the American League is as much of an enigma as either league has been in recent history. It's powerful and potent, with arguably the best starting rotation and best all around linup in the game. But a quick glance through the rosters and you also find a league

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01:59:19

#25 - 2019 National League Preview

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2019/04/03

It’s the beginning of a new season of Major League Baseball, and for a brief period hope springs eternal for all 30 teams. For a fleeting moment no one is in last, everyone is in first, and every clubhouse has legitimate aspirations of playing meaningful baseball once the calendar rolls into October. Of course, this is very much an idyllic vision of the present day: For some, the optimism is well-founded, with rosters that have been painstakingly constructed over the course of years. For others it

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01:20:14

#24 - Extension Season

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2019/03/22

Spring is finally here, we’re winding our way to the end of March, and meaningful baseball is right around the corner. Tom and Chris are ready and excited for another season of Major League Baseball, but first we have to talk about contracts. Trout, Harper, Machado, Arenado, Bregman all signing big money deals…we’d cover Snell and Goldy, but their deals were announced after we had already taped this, so they will have to wait for a later day. Tom also recounts some stories from his recent trip to

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01:19:41

#23 - Get Into the Spirit of the (Off)season

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2018/12/10

After a long layover, Chris and Tom are back and talking about a familiar topic on a brand new episode of the Roundtripper! On Show #23, they take a look at a few of the early notable moves that have occurred during what is primed to be an extremely active and somewhat chaotic offseason for Major League Baseball. They discuss the Nationals signing of LHP Patrick Corbin, take a deeper dive into a pair of trades executed by the Seattle Mariners, and offer early offseason thoughts about landing spots

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01:21:23

#22 - The Offseason Shopping Spree!

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2017/12/27

On Show #22 of The Roundtripper the offseason shopping spree is in full effect, and just in time for the holidays! Chris and Tom take a look at some of the biggest moves that have occurred over the past few weeks - in particular, the Giants recent major acquisition of 3B Evan Longoria. They also focus on some of the additional needs for several teams who may be looking to make a serious run in 2018, and postulate on landing spots for some of the most noteworthy free agents still on the market. They

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01:39:35

#21 - Trade Deadline Mania!

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2017/07/28

On Show #21 of The Roundtripper, the MLB Non-Waiver Trade Deadline is just around the corner, and Chris and Tom have all the analysis you could possible shake a stick at! They talk about the big names that may be on the move (Yu Darvish, Sonny Gray, Brad Hand, Zach Britton, etc.), take a look at the needs of the top deadline Buyers and Sellers, and try to determine who is going where and at what cost. It's deadline mania in all it's glory! Be sure to like The Roundtripper on Facebook and give us a

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01:48:20

#20 - 3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star, All Star

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2017/07/14

On Show #20 of The Roundtripper Chris and Tom recap the 2017 All Star week festivities, expressing their satisfaction with the Home Run Derby and discussing this year's top All Star snubs. They also take a look at plate discipline and power figures for some of today's most noteworthy long-ball hitters, and offer their thoughts on the debate that's sweeping across the country: Judge or Bellinger. On top of all this, they examine Statcasts' Catch Probability statistics and note a few defensive

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01:48:05

#19 - Top of the Pop Times

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2017/06/30

On Show #19 of The Roundtripper, catchers have been in the news quite a bit lately and Chris and Tom dedicate a lot of time discussing the tools of ignorance and the men that wear them. They take a look at the recent Miguel Montero controversy, examine who is good and not so good at pitch framing, discuss catcher pop times, and throw out a few names that have been surprising at the position so far as well as those who may be likely trade targets. The two of them also talk about super utility

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01:51:46

#18 - The Lineup is for Real

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2017/06/23

On Show #18 of The Roundtripper, Summer is officially here and a pair of divisional races are starting really heat up! Chris and Tom take a look at the AL East and compare and contrast the rosters and lineups of it's two frontrunners - the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. After that, they head out west and breakdown the NL West and it's three-horse affair as the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Rockies all vie for top honors. Finally, Chris and Tom take a look at a relatively new metric -

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01:46:28

#17: The Likeability Standings

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2017/06/16

On Show #17 of The Roundtripper, Chris and Tom take a look at some of the young and exciting hitters that have made their mark on the 2017 MLB season. They examine breakdown the stat lines for Aaron Judge, Scott Schebler, and Cody Bellinger, comparing and contrasting them with some of the other young power hitters that have come up in the last few years (such as Joc Pederson and Adam Duvall). They also dissect Jeff Samardzija's recent string of success, point out some of the unique occurrences of

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01:27:09

#16: Scooter's Big Day and Houston's Big Year

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2017/06/09

On Show #16 of The Roundtripper, Chris and Tom contemplate the act of hitting four homeruns in a single game and share their thoughts on 2017's unlikely offensive hero Scooter Gennett. They also take a look at the torrid start for the Houston Astros, continue to be impressed by the New York Yankees, shake their heads at the downfall of the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield situation, and try to pinpoint who is most likely to be traded from the Florida Marlins. Chris also talks about his annual sojourn to

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01:25:31

#15: Power Bats and Bullpens

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2017/05/18

On Show #15 of The Roundtripper, the 2017 MLB season is almost six weeks old, and Tom and Chris have a lot of ground to cover! The bi-coastal baseball aficionados talk Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers, the Phillies pitching woes, the somehow-still-surprising success of the Orioles, and sound the death knell on the Royals. Plus, they provide some thoughts on the Rangers, talk about the Reds and Padres bullpens, and compare notes on the Cardinals rotation. Whew! Be sure to like us on Facebook (search

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01:28:45

#14: Revealing the Fakers

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2017/05/18

On Show #14 of The Roundtripper, Chris and Tom take a look at the three very eventful weeks that have opened the 2017 MLB season. They examine players and teams who have started slow or strong, and offer their opinions on the strugglers, the fakers, and the true stars alike. Additionally, they look at who's early season absence might have the biggest impact on the rest of their team's season. Be sure to like us on Facebook (search for Roundtripper Podcast) and give us a follow on Twitter

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01:26:25

#13: A Noble Spirit Embiggens the Boldest Prediction

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2017/05/18

On Show #13 of The Roundtripper, Chris and Tom are chomping at the bit for the start of baseball season! The two of them offer their thoughts on the recently concluded World Baseball Classic, and provide some pre-season predictions for 2017. Chris also counts down his 10 Bold Predictions for the American League (and some of them are truly bold!) Be sure to like us on Facebook (search for Roundtripper Podcast) and give us a follow on Twitter (@RoundtripperMLB). Also, if you like the show be sure to

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01:19:35

#12 - Snakes...why did it have to be snakes?

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2017/03/03

On Show #12 of The Roundtripper Spring Training is underway, and Chris and Tom can hardly contain their excitement! Tom leads the way as the possible fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Arizona Diamondbacks 2017 season are previewed and debated. The two also take a look at some of the notable camp battles that are taking place around the league this Spring, before Tom finishes up with his take/rant on how relief pitchers should truly be analyzed (serenading RHP Chris Hatcher along the way). Be sure to

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01:25:40

#11 - More Than Depth: An Offseason's Worth of Moves

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2017/02/03

On Show #11 of The Roundtripper, Chris and Tom attempt to break down an entire MLB offseason's worth of moves! They shine a light on some of the trades and free agent signings that they thought were good, and cast some shade on some of those that they severely question. In the process, they take a look at a few teams who they feel have been winning during this offseason, and a few others who have quite a bit more work to do. Be sure to like us on Facebook (search for Roundtripper Podcast) and give

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01:36:39

#10 - The Hall of Fame 2017

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2017/01/21

After a lengthy layover, Chris and Tom are back with another new episode of the Roundtripper! On Show #10, the guys focus on the recent BBWAA Hall of Fame Election results and offer some thoughts and opinions on the three players who got elected (Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Ivan Rodriguez) and some who didn't. They also look ahead and hypothesize the outcome of future elections and discuss the chances of players both on the current Hall of Fame ballot and those who are due to be added in the near

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