Ep. 23: The Man With the Best Job in Baseball, and the Manager Who's Killing the Closer
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Padres bullpen catcher Justin Hatcher about why being an MLB bullpen catcher is secretly the best job in baseball. Then, Ben talks to Indians manager Terry Francona...
1 Sep 201646min
Ep. 22: Growing Gary Sánchez and Pitching to Tim Tebow
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to former major league catcher and current Yankees catching coordinator Josh Paul about how Gary Sánchez got to the big leagues and became the hotte...
30 Aug 201657min
Ep. 21: Scouting Cuba's Biggest Star, and How the Dodgers Are Winning While Wounded
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Astros director of pro scouting Kevin Goldstein about the scouting, signing, and big league debut of Yulieski Gurriel. Then, Ben brings on former Dodgers VP of medi...
25 Aug 201658min
Ep. 20: MLB Panic Meter With Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann
The Ringer's Mallory Rubin and Michael Baumann offer up five potential playoff contenders and determine whether it's time for these teams to hit the panic button as we enter the stretch run of the MLB...
23 Aug 201634min
Ep. 19: How to Give Major League Makeovers With John Baker and Brian Bannister
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh talks to Cubs baseball operations assistant John Baker and Red Sox director of pitching analysis and development Brian Bannister about how the two former big leaguers are me...
18 Aug 201655min
Ep. 18: How José Altuve and Mookie Betts Were Made
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann get firsthand accounts of the discovery and development of surprise superstars José Altuve and Mookie Betts from former Astros assistant GM (and current ...
16 Aug 201656min
Ep. 17: A-Rod's Retirement and Prince Fielder's Career-Ending Injury
The Ringer's Michael Baumann brings on SB Nation writer Grant Brisbee to discuss the nature of baseball fandom and Prince Fielder's career-ending injury. Then, CBS Sports writer Dayn Perry joins to br...
12 Aug 201643min
Ep. 16: Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Brewers GM David Stearns
Ben Lindbergh talks to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Brewers general manager David Stearns about the moves they each made at the trade deadline, their top-ranked prospect stockpiles, and t...
9 Aug 201653min
