Episodes
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
Chilly Spring Training Talk
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
It's freezing in Northwestern Pennsylvania, but things are starting to heat up in Bradenton, Florida and Goodyear, Arizona... because pitchers and catchers have reported and we're a few days away from Spring Training starting! On this week's podcast, Andy and Bob discuss the New York Yankees' new ticket policy, their capitalist agenda, and Lonn Trost's horrible comments towards Yankee fans. Andy then discusses Andrew McCutchen's contract extension talk at length and discusses his role as the Pirates' Derek Jeter. He also talks about Jung-ho Kang and Major League Baseball's new slide rule and Monday's Black and Gold game. Bob then digs into the Tribe's spring by looking at the recent signing of Craig Stammen and singing the praises of Juan Uribe. He looks at the ever-evolving outfield situation with Abraham Almonte's recent steroid suspension and how this affects Tyler Naquin and finishes up with some talk about Indians' pitching prospect Brady Aiken.
Friday Feb 05, 2016
Neal Huntington Goes to Confession
Friday Feb 05, 2016
Friday Feb 05, 2016
"Forgive me father, for Jason Bay is my one sin."
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.
Friday Jan 22, 2016
Bouncing Baby Boys and Baseball
Friday Jan 22, 2016
Friday Jan 22, 2016
Andy kicks off today's podcast by announcing he and his wife are expecting a boy, who is sure to be left handed due to exceptional parenting. Then Andy and Jason discuss Rob Manfred announcing the heretical news that the DH may be coming to the National League. Andy then talks about the Pirates news - specifically Antonio Bastardo spurning the Buccos, the Pirates avoiding arbitration, signing Neftali Feliz, waxing poetic about Daniel Bard and Ray Searage Witchcraft, and Gregory Polanco contract talks. Jason then dives into the Indians' offseason - specifically Mike Napoli, the Indians' infield defense, their strength in pitching, and what the club does without Michael Brantley to start the year. This episode isn't sponsored by North Country Brewing's Uncle Ray Searage's Bucco Blonde Ale... but it should be.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Major League Baseball's Scorching Hot Stove
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Tri-State of Mind Baseball is back because the Hot Stove has gotten too hot to tolerate. Jason and Andy open by discussing the madness on the free agent market that is Ben Zobrist's contract, which has made this winter an incredibly eventful one. They then discuss the Pirates' offseason moves: nontendering Pedro Alvarez, exploratory trades of Neil Walker and Mark Melancon, and how Pittsburgh fills out its first base void and starting rotation slots. The duo then looks at the Tribe's quiet winter and how the Indians outfield has left a lot for Indians' fans to desire so far, as well as Andy's conspiracy theory that the Indians secretly want Jason Kipnis to be an outfielder. They finish by doing what all fans do best: talk about how to spend someone else's money.
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.
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.