The MLB Playoff Structure Is Changing. How Will That Affect This Year and Beyond?

The MLB Playoff Structure Is Changing. How Will That Affect This Year and Beyond?

We lead the podcast by discussing the news that commissioner Rob Manfred and team owners want to make the 2020 playoff structure (16 teams and a three-game series in the first round) permanent (1:35). Then, we discuss how the MLB playoff bubble will affect this year and how team strategies will change because there are no days off in between games (18:38). Finally, we preview a weekend full of key series for the 2020 playoff picture (31:58) before discussing the largest movers by playoff odds this past week (48:13). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep. 47: Sandy Alomar Jr. on Pennant Wins, World Series Losses, and Tito Bombs

Ep. 47: Sandy Alomar Jr. on Pennant Wins, World Series Losses, and Tito Bombs

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to Cleveland Indians coach and former longtime catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. about his team's 2016 playoff run (4:31), his two tough World Series losses,...

12 Joulu 201647min

Ep. 46: Winter Meetings Madness and the Offseason's Most Surprising Signee

Ep. 46: Winter Meetings Madness and the Offseason's Most Surprising Signee

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann break down the biggest winter meetings moves, including the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades, the White Sox's prospect windfall, what the signings and tr...

8 Joulu 201651min

Ep. 45: McCutchen on the Move (Maybe) and a CBA Breakdown

Ep. 45: McCutchen on the Move (Maybe) and a CBA Breakdown

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann appraise Andrew McCutchen's trade value (3:49) and assess the wisdom of a recent flurry of signings and trades by the Braves (12:50). Then they bring on ...

2 Joulu 201649min

Ep. 44: Hall of Fame Forecast and the Astros' Alex Bregman

Ep. 44: Hall of Fame Forecast and the Astros' Alex Bregman

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann put in a plug for 'Pitch' and talk Hall of Fame with Sports Illustrated writer Jay Jaffe (5:25), discussing the new and returning candidates on this year...

22 Marras 201652min

Ep. 43: Trout Talk, Houston's Hot Stove, and Brian ​Dozier Dishes

Ep. 43: Trout Talk, Houston's Hot Stove, and Brian ​Dozier Dishes

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann react to Mike Trout's deserved (but still surprising) MVP Award win (4:50) and the Astros' active start to the offseason (11:45). Then, they bring on Twi...

18 Marras 201641min

Ep. 42: Reluctantly Lighting the Hot Stove

Ep. 42: Reluctantly Lighting the Hot Stove

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann discuss the tough transition to the offseason, Theo Epstein's next challenge (3:22), and whether the playoffs are too different from the regular season (...

7 Marras 201649min

Ep. 41: The Cubs (The Cubs!) Just Won the World Series

Ep. 41: The Cubs (The Cubs!) Just Won the World Series

In the aftermath of the Cubs' World Series win, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to their colleague Robert Mays about Cubs fans' euphoria (3:00). Then, Ben and Michael draft and dis...

3 Marras 201649min

Ep. 40: Kevin Burkhardt Brings Home the Hardware

Ep. 40: Kevin Burkhardt Brings Home the Hardware

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann recap Michael's trip to Wrigley Field and the Indians' approach against the Cubs' Jon Lester and Javier Báez. Then, they bring on Fox broadcaster Kevin B...

1 Marras 201642min

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