Episodes
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
Adam LaRoche Hot Takes for a Chilly Spring
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
On this week's Tri-State at the Plate, Andy and Bob discuss some pretty hot takes about Adam LaRoche's retirement. The duo then discuss the value of hitting Andrew McCutchen second in the Pirates' lineup, Cutch's bum knee that should be on the mend, righty Juan Nicasio's amazing spring line, and they finish with an update on the triage of Jung-ho Kang and super-prospect Austin Meadows. Bob then talks Tribe baseball including, but not limited to: Cleveland sending home players from camp, Trevor Bauer's pitching strengths and woes, Francisco Lindor going batty for bunts, and the ever-evolving outfield situation in Cleveland.
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
Get Off Old Man Gossage's Lawn
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
On this week's podcast, Andy and Bob discuss Goose Gossage shaking his fist angrily at younger people in baseball. Bob then discusses the Indians' spring so far, including, but not limited to: Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's attempt to purchase the Cleveland Indians, Michael Brantley taking BP, Corey Kluber starting on Opening Day, Tyler Naquin's outfield prowess, Danny Salazar's split-change, and Carlos Santana leading off. Andy then talks at length about new Pirates third baseman David Freese, Gerrit Cole's contract and future in Pittsburgh, Tyler Glasnow and Jameson Taillon's spring starts, and Stargell's Stars possibly returning to Pittsburgh.
Friday Mar 06, 2015
Spring Has Sprung and So Has Kang
Friday Mar 06, 2015
Friday Mar 06, 2015
Real baseball has returned in Florida and Arizona this spring! Position battles and weird injuries are everywhere as Andy and Jason talk about Hunter Pence and his broken forearm. Andy talks about both of those things in regards to Pirates as Corey Hart has a hot tub related injury and Jung-ho Kang hits an opposite field home run. Andy also talks about the 5th starter spot in the Pirates' rotation being up for grabs as well as catcher Francisco Cervelli bonding well with staff ace Gerrit Cole. Jason then jumps into the conversation talking about his favorite players to watch in camp (Francisco Lindor) and his undying love for Bruce Chen, even though Dan in Buffalo does not approve. Jason also talks about Trevor Bauer's clean mechanics and the 5th starter spot in the Tribe's rotation as well.
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
T-Plush Gets A Visa
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
This week Andy records the entire podcast while watching the 2013 NL Wildcard game in his basement. He's envious of the stars and stripes blazers that the Red Sox players will wear to the White House this year. He opens up by discussing the Starling Marte contract extension, the first base situation, the contagious injury bug and successful Jaff's in world history. Jason then discusses the hot corner in Cleveland, the return of T-Plush to the USA and Cleveland's roster construction.
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Down the Rabbit Hole
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
This week the TSM guys are joined by Ben Jedlovec, Vice-President of Baseball Info Solutions, Fielding Bible co-author, and ESPN and MLB contributor for Part 1 of a 2-part interview. As if that isn't enough Dr. Garrett covers all the injury news, plus Bruce Rondon's MLB-debut, the Indians roller coaster season and the Pirates hot streak.
Sunday Mar 24, 2013
The Roster Crunch Cometh
Sunday Mar 24, 2013
Sunday Mar 24, 2013
As Spring Training starts winding down join the TSM guys for a discussion about which players will survive the coming roster crunch and which players will get sent back to the minors. Plus Bob gets up on his "Soapbox" to talk about the Cincinnati Reds treatment of Aroldis Chapman.
Sunday Mar 17, 2013
Captain America and His Balky Back
Sunday Mar 17, 2013
Sunday Mar 17, 2013
This week the gang looks at injuries to players on the Tri-State of Mind Clubs, talks about the Tribe's bullpen, the rotation and bench spot battles heating up in Detroit and Jonathan Sanchez's last outing. They answer Tweetmails and everybody gets on their soapbox for Soapbox Sunday about the World Baseball Classic.
Sunday Mar 10, 2013
Not a Doctor Yet
Sunday Mar 10, 2013
Sunday Mar 10, 2013
This week the TSM crew welcomes a new staff member with Dr. Garrett Britton. Dr. Garrett will run through the injuries and prognoses for the Indians, Tigers and Pirates. After that, the guys will run through all the updates from Spring Training for the Tri-State teams, including updates on Drew Smyly, Rick Porcello and Kyle McPherson. Jason also discusses the impact of Jason Giambi making the Tribe's Opening Day roster.
Thursday Feb 28, 2013
First Pitch Strikes
Thursday Feb 28, 2013
Thursday Feb 28, 2013
Join Andy, Bob and Jason this week as they discuss all the action from the first week of Spring Training games. From how many first pitch strikes Ubaldo Jimenez has thrown all the way to the Tigers outfield competition the Tri-State guys have got you covered. Musical guest Kent Pelisari.