Episodes
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Two Testicular Contusions
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Andy and Bob return as a newly minted father and uncle respectively! The pair discuss what it's like to be a new uncle and father right before discussing Alex Rodriguez's veiled threat promise, "You haven't heard the last of me." The two then discuss all things Cleveland, specifically: injury updates as they pertain to two testicular contusions on the team, the Indians' undefeated June at home, their record against division rival Detroit, Trevor Bauer's emergence, Cleveland's attendance woes and what it means for fanship, and finally, some players' performances down on the farm. Andy then attempts to tackle talking about the Pirates woeful June, Chad Kuhl puns, Pirates pitching changes, and then broaches a very sensitive subject: Andrew McCutchen's struggles and the trade rumors swirling around him. The duo then finish by teasing Tri-State of Mind's very first book club book, 'The Arm' by Jeff Passan.
Sunday Jun 12, 2016
Home Run Derby Pitchers
Sunday Jun 12, 2016
Sunday Jun 12, 2016
On this week's episode, Andy and Bob talk about pitchers in the home run derby and how hitters are probably sweating that decision. Andy then talks about the amazing offensive output and pitching woes in Pittsburgh before he discusses the list of injuries plaguing the Pirates. Bob then talks some Tribe with the resurgence of Trevor Bauer, the frustrations of Bryan Shaw, the return of Danny Salazar, the mystery surrounding Michael Brantley's injury.
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Pitching Woes Plague Pittsburgh and Other Alliterative Topics
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
On this week's episode, Andy and Bob open the show talking about the new-and-improved Barry Bonds. Andy quickly spirals out of control into what can only be described as a free style poetry slam on the depravity of Barry Bonds as a human being. Once things get back under control, the duo dissect the pitching woes that have been hounding the Pirates all season, specifically as they pertain to starter Francisco Liriano. They take a look at some starters in Triple-A Indianapolis who could be potential boons to the rotation (Jameson Taillon, Tyler Glasnow, Chad Kuhl) before looking at injuries that have dogged the Pirates over the past few days. Finishing on a positive note, Andy discusses the successes of Matt Joyce and farmhand Mitch Keller. Bob then takes a look at the transactions for Cleveland, talks about the Indians' bullpen going without a lefty for a day, the return of Carlos Carrasco and potential return of Michael Brantley. Finally, Bob and Andy booth swoon over the recalling of outfielder Tyler Naquin and the resurgence of Jose Ramirez. The duo finish the podcast with a SeaWolves Shoutout, discussing the raging successes of Dean Green and JaCoby Jones as well as the promotion of Matt Crouse to Triple-A Toledo.