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Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the history being made in the 2020 World Series, what makes a great trivia question, the move of the St. Louis Browns to Baltimore, and how workhorses apply in both baseball and football, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the most recent news in MiLB contraction regarding the Appy League, the changing demographics of game broadcasts, and different terms for game gear, including a pill, aspirin, pigskin and loaf of bread, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the most wonderful time of the year—the 16-team playoff season!—as well as changes to the minor leagues, how pro ball will approach 2021, and different terms for the act of fielding, including battling and vacuuming up the ball, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss hurricanes and natural disasters at the ballpark, the late scout Gary Hughes, the future of scouting and the term pickle on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard discuss the history of NFL teams playing in MLB ballparks, the cancelation of the annual MLB general manager meetings, the impending sale of the New York Mets, and a breakdown of the proposed Beloit nicknames on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss what would have been the end of the MiLB season next week, the changing demographics of baseball this year, and the sad passing of Chadwick Boseman on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss MiLB, Arizona Fall League and spring training developments, how summer-collegiate ball could change in 2021, and how piano movers and plumbers clog the bases, on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the unwritten rules of baseball violated by Fernando Tatis Jr., why a mercy rule won’t happen, and the emergence of phenoms this unusual season on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss this year’s MLB rule changes, the meaning of the term Kentucky Wonder and the unique experience of an MiLB tarp pull on this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss their experiences binging baseball, why cutout fans suck and the difficulties of calling a game from the studio in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the Best of the Ballparks vote, where the Blue Jays will end up, and how broadcasters deal with mistakes on the field and in the booth in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard review the fragile state of baseball at all levels due to COVID-19, discuss the history of the Indians and Redskins monikers, and reminisce about prior All-Star Games in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss the deal to bring baseball back, whether new extra-innings rules are good or bad, and why a pulling a Houdini is one of the most entertaining feats in the sport in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)