Episodes
Saturday Apr 23, 2016
You Can't Reverse a Reversal!
Saturday Apr 23, 2016
Saturday Apr 23, 2016
On this week's episode, Andy and Bob lead off by discussing Mark McGwire's first day managing due to Padres manager Andy Green losing his mind on a reverse of a reversal of a balk call. Andy then talks about the ups and downs of the early season Pirates, the Pirates amazing on base percentage, the bullpen's struggles, Andrew McCutchen's early season struggles with runners in scoring position, Francisco Cervelli starting at first against lefties, rehabbing Buccos Jung ho Kang and Jared Hughes, and finishes his segment talking about the Pirates throwback uniforms on Sunday home games. Bob then dissects the Indians early season woes, the eventual return of Michael Brantley, Lonnie Chisenhall returning from the DL, and finishes by discussing Carlos Santana leading off. The two then have a SeaWolves shout out, taking a look at where the Wolves currently stand in the Eastern League.
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
No Trevor Story Puns This Episode
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Even with Colorado Rockies' short stop Trevor Story off to an hi-Story-ic start, we refuse to jump on the bandwagon of Trevor Story puns.
Friday Apr 01, 2016
Hypothetical Tags
Friday Apr 01, 2016
Friday Apr 01, 2016
On this week's episode, Andy and Jason discuss the merits of Major League Baseball changing the rules of tagging runners out; the laces on your mitts are now excluded from the tag. Once their heated debate cools, Andy discusses the end of the Pirates' spring, including, but not limited to: Juan Nicasio nailing down the fifth starter spot and whether to be optimistically optimistic or cautiously optimistic, the Pirates' bullpen construction, and how the Pirates' roster is going to cut down from 30 men to 25 before Sunday. Jason then transitions flawlessly into talking about Trevor Bauer's career and how it's led him to the bullpen. He also talks about Tyler Naquin in center field, Michael Brantley and Lonnie Chisenhall on the disabled list, and he finishes up with discussing Paul Dolan's recent interview in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The gang finishes with a SeaWolves Shoutout, taking a look at when the Tri-State teams are coming to town as well as waxing poetic about Minor League Baseball.
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Who's in Right? No, Cowgill's in Right.
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
On this week's podcast, the Big Red Machine, Bob Finkbeiner, makes his return to the podcasting world. Andy and Bob first talk about the potential baseball series in London before Andy discusses the Pirates' jersey situation, Jung-ho Kang's rehab, Francisco Cervelli's contract desires wanting to stay in Pittsburgh, and finally, Andy predicts doom for the Pirates after the departure of pitching big-wig Jim Benedict to Miami. Bob then waxes poetic about the Cleveland Indians' 2016 Hall of Fame Class, he talks about Michael Brantley's rehab, Josh Tomlin's contract, and the enigma that is the outfield in Cleveland without Brantley. The duo finishes up answering Tweetmails about how to bring fans who have left the game back.
Sunday Aug 02, 2015
The 2015 Trade Deadline That Was
Sunday Aug 02, 2015
Sunday Aug 02, 2015
The 2015 trade deadline has come and gone so you get an hour and twenty minutes of podcast goodness today, but before Jason and Andy discuss things with the Tribe, they first discuss an appropriate age to bring your child to a baseball game. Once they finish with that discussion at the 12:45 mark, they then dive into the Cleveland Indians. Jason gives his thoughts on the Brandon Moss trade, the Carlos Carassco trade that never was, Jason Kipnis and leadership in the Indians' clubhouse, and Andy waxes poetic about Francisco Lindor's recent production at the plate. Then around the 44:00 minute mark, Andy and Chris Bradley dig into the Pirates' trade deadline: they first hit on the Aramis Ramirez homecoming, Joe Blanton and the least sexy trade ever and the rest of the Pirates trades before finishing up talking about A.J. Burnett's elbow (or what's left of it) and Jung-ho Kang's hot streak the last month. Andy then finishes with a quick SeaWolves shout out and talks about going to meet former Pirates manager Jim Leyland this week!
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Major League Baseball's All-Star Conundrum
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Monday Jun 29, 2015
On this week's podcast, Andy and Jason discuss the Major League Baseball's All-Star problem with the Kansas City Royals as well as the new Home Run Derby rules. Jason then talks about the successes of Jason Kipnis and Corey Kluber as well as the struggles of Lonnie Chisenhall and Jose Ramirez. Andy then discusses the slow start of the Pittsburgh Pirates and how it has affected their playoff hopes in 2015, as well as Jung-ho Kang's adjustments and Gregory Polanco's lack of progress. They finish up talking about the Erie SeaWolves and their less than stellar season on the field, but incredibly fan-friendly ballpark.
Friday May 01, 2015
The Indians and Pirates Ups and Downs
Friday May 01, 2015
Friday May 01, 2015
On this week's Tri-State at the Plate, Andy and Jason talk about Edinboro Elementary student Jacob Haugh, who has raised nearly $3,000 for the Pirates charity Wins for Kids. You can donate to the charity here and make sure to add 'Jacob Haugh' to your donation.
The show starts with Andy and Jason talking about the least controversial controversial topic that they can think of: the National League adopting the DH. Andy then talks about the ups and downs of the Pirates' season so far: Starling Marte hitting for power, but not taking any walks. The hitting not doing much of anything, but the pitching's stellar start. Melancon's velocity is down and... well, there's no real upside to that. Jason then makes some tater tots before he chimes in to discuss Cleveland's slow start and how the fans shouldn't be panicking. Yet. The duo finish up with a SeaWolves shout out that is Dean Green heavy this week.
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Rob Manfred Makes the Tough Decisions
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Opening Day is almost here and we have a jam-packed episode for everyone today! While everyone eagerly awaits for Sunday night, Rob Manfred is fretting in his office about just how fans will be able to watch baseball this year, which is right where Andy and Jason start off their discussion: ending blackouts for in-market teams. After that, Andy hits the talking points for the Pirates with recent injury news, the trading for Hunter Morris, Pedro Alvarez's success at first base and Jung-ho Kang's struggles at the plate. He also talks about the fifth starter battle ending, with Jeff Locke victorious, keys to the Pirates success in 2015, and finishes up with a Minor League rundown of the Pirates organization. Jason then talks about the injury news for the Tribe, Danny Salazar's assignment to the minors, Zach McAllister's assignment in the rotation, and Roberto's Perez's contributions to the 2015 Tribe. Andy and then Jason talk about the awesome fan experiences you should be having at Progressive Field (which we still refer to as 'The Jake'). The duo finishes up the podcast with a SeaWolves Shout Out, highlighting some Wovles news and former Erie SeaWolf, now Detroit catcher, James McCann.
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
SeaWolves General Manager Greg Coleman Talks Erie Baseball
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Andy traveled far and wide to find the brains behind the baseball operations for the Erie SeaWolves. In the end, SeaWolves General Manager Greg Coleman ended up being in his office at the corner of 10th and Holland in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania for today's interview. Andy had a chance to pick his brain about what makes a Minor League team tick, ranging from wacky and fun promotions in the upcoming season, to ticket packages, and how the team interacts with the community. Greg talks about Andy's man-crush, Eastern League MVP Steven Moya, before diving into a much heavier topic, which is the economics of Minor League Baseball.
A huge thanks to Greg for taking time out of his busy spring schedule to fit in an interview today!
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Cross Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Monday Sep 01, 2014
This week, Chris Bradley joins Andy Burdick and the duo discuss truly weird baseball after Jesus Montero's season ends over ice cream and a Seattle Mariners cross-checker. Andy then discusses the recent happenings with the Tribe, ranging from long-term Chisenhall projections to Cleveland's playoff chances. Chris then discusses the Pirates playoff hopes, Pittsburgh's need to open their wallet this off season, and the future of Pedro Alvarez and Josh Harrison in the infield. The gentlemen then wrap up with a big SeaWolves shout out to former Erie SeaWolf (current Detroit Tiger) Steven Moya, as well as general manager Greg Coleman finishing the season strong with the Two Knuckle Challege. You won't want to miss this one, folks.