#18: Cole and Strasburg Secure the Bag and the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings Are Here
Cole and Strasburg set records with their money, and our friend Bleacher from Dorchester stops by to give his thoughts (0:25), (Disclaimer: this podcast was recorded before Anthony Rendon signed in LA). Rendon is the best FA left, the trade market is abundant, and this free agency is already insane (21:06).
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#17: The Nationals Beat the Dodgers to Advance to the NLCS - EMERGENCY EPISODE
Nick gives his immediate thoughts on the Nationals game 5 win in the NLDS against the Dodgers. Jake unfortunately had to sleep because he works in the morning, but the guys will give more detailed thoughts later this week.
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#16: Soto Sends Nats to LA as MLB Playoffs Arrive in Style, Plus Bonus Caps Coverage
*This podcast is dedicated to Ned Yost and his famous brand of #Yostball.* First the Stats on Deck crew breaks down the Nationals big win in the NL Wild Card (0:25), then they discuss the A’s and Rays, while looking back fondly on the career of Ned Yost (12:47). Then they go into the scheduled divisional series matchups (22:05) and close with some Capitals coverage (35:15).
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#15: Luck Retires, Kobe and Shaq Feud Again, Lebron vs. MJ, and “Succession” Thoughts
In episode 15, Nick and Jake cover a few topics across sports and media. First, the guys cover Andrew Luck’s retirement, fantasy football disappointments, and the importance of mental health in sports (0:25). Then, they cover the newest installment in the Kobe/Shaq feud (19:09). Next up is the GOAT debate, and we consider Lebron’s career in relation to Jordan (25:50). Finally, SPOILER ALERT, the guys cover the HBO show succession and the most recent episode (36:52).
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#14: MLB as 7 Innings, NBA Schedule Observations, and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood Discussion
First we discuss the MLB idea that the game should be only 7 innings, then we look at the NBA schedule and cover games we are looking forward to (0:25), and finally we review “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” by Quentin Tarantino (39:14).
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