Best Baseba Podcasts (2025)

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A Happy New Year Sully Baseball Message 5:36

4+ y ago5:36

5:36

Just a quick New Year's Message from your pal Sully at the corner of Orange Grove and Colorado in Pasadena.By Sully Baseball

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The Honesty Files Part 4: It Is OK To Quit 22:35

5y ago22:35

22:35

Rob Manfred says he will not quit regarding the 2020 season. You know what? Maybe he should. Quitting is not always a bad thing!By Sully Baseball

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The Honesty Files Part 3: Of Jocks and Billionaires 21:45

5y ago21:45

21:45

I am back to vent about the insanity about baseball in the age of COVID. The Marlins can't play for a few days and players are taking votes about where to travel.This is insane!!!By Sully Baseball

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The Honesty Files Part 2- This is Fun but Dumb 19:42

5y ago19:42

19:42

Sure it is fun to have ballgames on. But the outbreak on the Marlins squad show that it is not smart.By Sully Baseball

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The Honesty Files Part 1 - They Shoud Not Be Playing 31:35

5y ago31:35

31:35

I am using the old Sully Baseball feed to vent some thoughts. I am still hosting the podcast at Locked on MLB. But I felt like some of my more negative thoughts on starting the game should exist in a sponsor free zone.I will come back from time to time on this feed to vent honestly and express how I feel that baseball opening in a pandemic is a new…

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Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 4 33:57

5+ y ago33:57

33:57

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time.This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can now subscribe to on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.For minute 4, Dan Epstein, the author of Star…

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Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 3 32:40

5+ y ago32:40

32:40

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time.This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020.For Minute 3, Tierney Steele (@OneSteeleSister )returns to talk about how f…

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Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 2 33:21

5+ y ago33:21

33:21

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time.This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020.For Minute 2, Tierney Steele (@OneSteeleSister ) joins the show and reveals…

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Sneak Preview - BULL DURHAM MINUTE - Episode 1 22:20

5+ y ago22:20

22:20

This is a sneak preview of the brand new movies by minute podcast Bull Durham Minute. I am the host and will be breaking down the 1988 classic Bull Durham one minute at a time. This podcast will be appearing on its own feed that you can subscribe to starting in January, 2020.In this minute I go over the origin of the podcast and salute Orion Pictur…

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Episode 123: Paul Moehringer 24:56

6y ago24:56

24:56

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Paul Moehringer. Paul is a contributor to the Hardball Times and the creator of the pyramid rating system. He joined me to discuss the player rating system he created. We talked about how his system differs from JAWS and other WAR based models. He explained the top […]…

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Episode 122: Michael Clair 34:30

6y ago34:30

34:30

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Michael Clair. Michael is a writer for MLB.com and CUT4. He joined me to discuss his piece on the history of American baseball being played in the United Kingdon and to preview the London Series between the Red Sox and Yankees. We also power ranked La Croix […]…

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Episode 121: Nathan Rode 38:30

6y ago38:30

38:30

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Nathan Rode. Nathan is the national scouting supervisor for Prep Baseball Report. He joined me to discuss the 2019 MLB draft. He gave scouting reports on several top picks including number one overall Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Lodolo and many others. He also spoke the […]…

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Episode 120: Rob Arthur 41:34

6y ago41:34

41:34

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Rob Arthur. Rob is a writer for Baseball Prospectus. He Joined me to discuss some of the statistical trends that have emerged so far in 2019 like the resurgence of the juiced ball, starters performing better than relievers, and the decline in fastball usage. We also speculated as to why […]…

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Episode 119: Shi Davidi 27:44

6y ago27:44

27:44

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Shi Davidi. Shi is a baseball columnist for Sportsnet in Toronto. He’s also the author of the book The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Toronto Blue Jays. He joined me to discuss Vlad Jr.’s promotion, the trade rumors surrounding Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, […]…

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Episode 118: Evan Drellich 25:44

6y ago25:44

25:44

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Evan Drellich. Evan is a frequent contributor to WEEI and MLB Network. He’s also the author of The Big 50: The The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Red Sox. He joined me to discuss the early season struggles of the Boston Red Sox. We spoke about Chris Sale’s […]…

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Episode 117: Cliff Corcoran 1:13:10

6y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Cliff Corcoran. Cliff is a writer at The Athletic and a regular contributor on MLB Network. He joined me to preview the 2019 MLB season. We discussed and analyzed all thirty teams plus spoke about the recent wave of contract extensions. This is a fun episode to get you […]…

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Episode 116: Todd Zolecki 36:30

6y ago36:30

36:30

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Todd Zolecki. Todd covers the Phillies for MLB.com. He joined me to discuss the eventful offseason in Philadelphia. Topics include the pursuit and acquisition of Bryce Harper, spending “stupid money”, and smashed TVs in the clubhouse thanks to some mid-game Fortnite. If you’re enjoying the podc…

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ANNOUNCEMENT - On March 25, 2019, Join your pal Sully on LOCKED ON MLB 7:30

6y ago7:30

7:30

Big news for fans of the Sully Baseball Podcast. I will be hosting a new show for the Locked On Podcasting Network called LOCKED ON MLB.The new show will launch on Monday March 25th.The show will cover baseball like we did in this podcast. I will talk about the state of the game, pennant races, uniforms, alternate timelines, stadium food and anythi…

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Futile Predictions for the 2019 Season - March 17, 2019 33:08

6y ago33:08

33:08

Hello fans of Sully Baseball! I am back after an extended break in time to do that always fruitless exercise of making predictions for the season.I make my post season and individual award picks and will forever doom a franchise because I am ALWAYS wrong.By Sully Baseball

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Episode 115: James Fegan 32:50

6y ago32:50

32:50

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features James Fegan. James covers the White Sox for the Athletic. He joined me to discuss the White Sox offseason. Topics include missing out on Manny Machado, the development of Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease, and where the organization goes from here. If you’re enjoying the podcast please […]…

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Episode 114: Jason Collette 39:19

6y ago39:19

39:19

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jason Collette. Jason is a writer for RotoWire. He joined me to preview the 2019 fantasy baseball season. He offered insights on players at every position including some he loves like Jackie Bradley Jr., Tommy Pham, and Zack Wheeler. He also spoke about some of the players he’s avoiding […]…

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Episode 113: Jeffrey Paternostro 46:49

6y ago46:49

46:49

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jeffrey Paternostro. Jeff is the lead prospect writer at Baseball Prospectus, he joined me to discuss their top 101 list. We discussed how to reevaluate power for both hitters and pitchers, the prospects involved in the J.T. Realmuto trade, and missing on evaluations. We also discussed prospect…

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Episode 112: Chris Bodig 33:12

6+ y ago33:12

33:12

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Chris Bodig. Chris runs the website Cooperstown Cred. He joined me to recap the 2019 Hall of Fame voting results. We discussed some Hall of Fame voting trends, Larry Walker’s surge upward, and Mariano Rivera being the first player elected unanimously. We also previewed next year’s ballot […]…

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Episode 111: C. Trent Rosecrans 32:15

6+ y ago32:15

32:15

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features C. Trent Rosecrans. He joined me to discuss the Reds and his Hall of Fame ballot. Some of the topics discussed include Joey Votto’s steep decline in power last year, the trade that brought Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, and Matt Kemp to Cincinnati, and the development of Eugenio […]…

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New Years Day at Candlestick - January 1, 2019 23:26

6+ y ago23:26

23:26

Happy New Year. I recorded my first podcast of 2019 looking over the remains of Candlestick Park and contemplating timelessness.By Sully Baseball

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Episode 110: David Lennon 36:22

6+ y ago36:22

36:22

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features David Lennon. David is the national baseball writer for Newsday. He joined me to discuss the Yankees, Mets, and his Hall of Fame ballot. He spoke about the Paxton trade, the Happ signing, and the likelihood that Manny Machado is playing in pinstripes next year. He also analyzed the Cano […]…

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Episode 109: Jonathan Judge 39:05

6+ y ago39:05

39:05

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jonathan Judge. Jonathan is a senior member of the Baseball Prospectus stat team and one of the creators of DRC. He joined me to discuss the new metric and explain what it does well, how it’s calculated, and how it compares and contrasts to OPS+. We discussed several players who […]…

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Episode 108: Ryan Divish 34:22

6+ y ago34:22

34:22

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Ryan Divish. Ryan covers the Mariners for the Seattle Times. Ryan joined me to discuss the flurry of trades the Mariners have made this offseason. He analyzed each move and the rebuild itself. He also previewed his Hall of Fame ballot. If you’re enjoying the podcast please rate […]…

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Episode 107: Craig Edwards 33:51

6+ y ago33:51

33:51

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Craig Edwards. Craig joined me to discuss several of his recent posts at FanGraphs and to break down this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. We talked about the Braves posting a profit of 100 million dollars, his prospect valuation system, the Josh Donaldson signing, and we […]…

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Episode 106: Chris Sabo 26:48

6+ y ago26:48

26:48

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Chris Sabo. Chris is a former three-time MLB All-Star, and the new manager of the Akron Zips. He spoke about many aspects of his playing career including developing his aggressive style, playing injured, and his relationships with Pete Rose and Barry Larkin. He also spoke about building a […]…

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A Quick Hello After The Good Bye To Baseball - October 29, 2018 12:29

6+ y ago12:29

12:29

The World Series is over and now we go off to face life without the respite of baseball for a while.I had to take a few weeks off as life caught up with me and I will continue to go on hiatus. But I wanted to say hello, especially after my Red Sox won it all.By Sully Baseball

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Repost: Tommy John (Episode 44) 46:36

6+ y ago46:36

46:36

This is a repost of my interview with Tommy John. The interview was originally recorded on July 1st, 2015. Tommy detailed his approach to pitching, how he adjusted to hitters, overcame bad command early on, and the nuisances of the pitcher/catcher relationship. He also spoke about how he developed his curveball and why he used […]…

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Thoughts Before and After the AL Wild Card Game - October 4, 2018 22:13

6+ y ago22:13

22:13

Before the Oakland/New York Wild Card Game, I gave my thoughts and concerns.Afterwards, I made sure the blame did NOT go on "Bullpenning" but on the A's inability to get the big hit.Plus I appreciated what the A's have achieved, as empty as it may feel.By Sully Baseball

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Tony Wolters, Requiem For The Cubs and A Great Opening act - October 3, 2018 29:04

6+ y ago29:04

29:04

As Vin Scully would say, not a bad opening act for the post season. Tony Wolters becomes the hero and demonstrates why baseball is so wonderful in creating unlikely immortals.Meanwhile Cub fans will take comfort that hurtful losses like this no longer have the baggage of the Cursed Days of the team.By Sully Baseball

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Episode 105: R.J. Anderson 32:22

6+ y ago32:22

32:22

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features R.J. Anderson. R.J. is a writer a CBS Sports and the co-host of the DFA podcast. R.J joined me to recap the 2018 regular season. We talked about how Ohtani’s success could change the development path for two-way players, the opener, and our favorite stories of the […]…

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All Tickets Punched and Good Bye Regular Season - October 1, 2018 23:03

6+ y ago23:03

23:03

FINALLY we know what the National League Post Season picture looks like. And man oh man will either the Rockies or the Cubs regret not winning just one more game in the regular season.I give the final Who Owns Baseball Tally and make my post season predictions.By Sully Baseball

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Going through the last day of the season... or possibly the last day - September 30, 2018 26:40

6+ y ago26:40

26:40

The potential for full chaos at the end of the season was there in the National League. I checked in bit by bit throughout the day as the NL is STILL undecided after 162 games!By Sully Baseball

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The NL Postseason Chase and Mulholland Drive - September 27, 2018 21:00

6+ y ago21:00

21:00

One thing is certain about the National League post season chase: Trying to predict it is an act of futility. I compared it to David Lynch's surreal movie Mulholland Drive. Trust me, the comparison makes sense.By Sully Baseball

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Rockies are the Key To Anarchy plus Bryce Harper to the Phillies - September 24, 2018 27:37

6+ y ago27:37

27:37

Do you want an exciting final week of the season? Then you better start rooting for the Rockies to make things interesting.That and Bryce Harper's inevitable free agent departure from the Nationals might have him wind up in Philadelphia.By Sully Baseball

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LA Sweeps In While The Rockies Blow It - September 20, 2018 21:46

6+ y ago21:46

21:46

The Dodgers were left for dead less than a month ago. But after taking 5 of 6 from the Rockies, they have a clear path to get back to the NLCS. Meanwhile, Colorado might regret letting a once in a generation opportunity slip away.By Sully Baseball

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Yankee Bats Are Not Hot While Tampa Bay's Pitching System Works - September 19, 2018 22:54

6+ y ago22:54

22:54

The Yankees should be very worried if their bats remain this dead into October. Meanwhile, say what you want about the Rays new "Opener System." But it works and since late May, they are one of the best teams in baseball.By Sully Baseball

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Episode 104: Jen McCaffrey 32:07

6+ y ago32:07

32:07

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jen McCaffrey. Jen covers the Red Sox for The Athletic. She joined me to discuss the state of the Red Sox. We hit on Chris Sale’s return from the disabled list, Mookie Betts’ side discomfort, and bullpen options heading into the playoffs. We also discussed her excellent feature on […]…

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Deceptively Hot Astros and Suddenly Old School Rickey Henderson - September 16, 2018 27:50

6+ y ago27:50

27:50

While standing on the Stanford campus, and avoiding a creepy guy, I look at the potential 100 win defending World Champion Astros as an unlikely post season underdog.Plus Rickey Henderson, with the benefit of time, has suddenly become old school and the type of player kids today should emulate.By Sully Baseball

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Let's Give Up On Divisions - September 15, 2018 22:18

6+ y ago22:18

22:18

The Indians will be the worst AL Playoff team... so naturally they are the first team to clinch a division.The concept of geographical divisions made sense once but are obsolete now. And my concept of playoff seeding would provide a ton of drama in the AL this year.By Sully Baseball

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The Roller Coaster Diamondbacks Season - September 10, 2018 26:02

6+ y ago26:02

26:02

Are the Diamondbacks a dominant team powering their way into the post season? Or are they a maddeningly inconsistent team who find new ways to lose critical games?They have been both this year and that could cost them a chance at a winnable pennant.By Sully Baseball

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SUNDAY REQUEST - A New Challenge For Theo Epstein - September 9, 2018 40:10

6+ y ago40:10

40:10

Doing a Sunday Request from friend of the podcast CU8SFAN (aka Cubs Fan with an 8.)He wants to know which team should be the next great championship challenge for Theo Epstein after delivering to Red Sox and Cubs fans.He makes some suggestions. I have a thought of my own.By Sully Baseball

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Searching for the Great Mets and L.A. Dodger Slugger - September 8, 2018 24:36

6+ y ago24:36

24:36

While at a rest stop traveling up the 5, I realized that neither the Mets nor the Los Angeles Dodgers have a franchise defining offensive superstar. I wondered if Mike Piazza had stayed with LA if he could have been that figure for the Dodgers. And would David Wright have been that player if he remained healthy?…

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Thinking of Pitching While Driving - September 7, 2018 23:03

6+ y ago23:03

23:03

Driving along along the 5 freeway, I began to think about ways to put together a pitching staff that doesn't require wearing a bullpen down but still tries to keep starters from facing an order more than twice.I have an idea.By Sully Baseball

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The Categories of Champion Players - September 6, 2018 30:37

6+ y ago30:37

30:37

When the World Series is clinched, a whole team will celebrate knowing they are champions.There are two categories of champions: Those who have never won one before and those who have.And in those categories, there are several subsets. Today, I will break those down.By Sully Baseball

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Episode 103: Mark Armour 38:00

6+ y ago38:00

38:00

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Mark Armour. Mark is theauthor of six books including In Pursuit of Pennants. He’s also the founder of SABR’s bio project, and the co-chairman of their baseball card committee. He joined me to discuss all things baseball cards. He talked about what got him into collecting, how he collects […]…

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