Just Baseball: A podcast about baseball.

TOPIC:
Scrappy Ballplayers

They do whatever it takes to win, every manager loves a player who will do the little things.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Funniest Broadcasters

FEEDBACK:
Lambo from AstroCast with a question on nautical terms and baseball.

Jeff with a Triple Play suggestion for Favorite Announcers.

Site Comment talking about TV vs. Radio with a nod to Ernie Harwell.

Wayne with his Ballpark Triple Play picks and a Triple Play suggestion for ugliest uniforms.

Stephan from Sweden with a show suggestion of "Pitching Duels."

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TOPIC:
Pitching vs. Hitting

Baseball wouldn't be the same without them, but we talk about what part of the game we enjoy most.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Memorable Managers

FEEDBACK:
Thanks to jazzman990 for a kind review at the iTunes Music Store

Adam talking about Fantasy Baseball

Graham from England with his baseball experiences and the worst baseball food ever

Dave, a Twins Fan with his Center Fielder and Best Logo Triple Plays

Bryan from Indiana with his take on TV vs. Radio

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TOPIC:
Baseball on a Budget

Going to a game can get expensive. We talk about ways you can save money and still have a good time.

FEEDBACK:
Voicemail from Glenn, Dodger fan in Dallas on Pac Bell Park and garlic fries

Mike with his top pitchers Triple Plays

Jon, Brewers Fan with his ballpark picks and bratwurst and a few triple plays

Voicemail from Jacob in South Korea with best places to sit for a game

Mike from Los Angeles with a future topic suggestion and his ballpark picks Triple Play

Kirby, Yankees fan in Calgary suggesting Baseball Books for a future topic

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TOPIC:
Live or TV

Whether you're in the stands or watching at home, it's still baseball. But which way is better to experience a game?

TRIPLE PLAY:
Silliest (or dumbest) promotions/giveaways

FEEDBACK:
Andy from Alabama with his Center Fielder picks and the Montgomery Biscuits

Ron with his own Double Play (5-3-5) story

Bob from Iowa with his Utility Player picks

Robert with a heartbreaking Suicide Squeeze story

Sara, Red Sox and Giants fan with her Triple Plays and show picks
Municipal Stadium in San Jose
Modesto Nuts site

Christopher picking Bip Roberts and Randy Velarde as Utility Player greats

Sean with kind words and his rating at the iTunes Music Store

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TOPIC:
Opening Day Traditions

The thrill of the grass... Opening Day is upon us and there's as many ways to celebrate it as there are baseball fans. We share a few of our favorite traditions.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Opening Day Pitchers

FEEDBACK:
Bryan from Indiana with a few Triple Plays and some advice
Lake Elsinore Storm logo (at their web site)
California Angels "Halo"

Batavia MuckDogs (at their web site)

Mike from the Detroit Tigers Podcast
Adam with a few of his Triple Plays

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TOPIC:
The Squeeze Play

Seldom seen, but one of the most exciting subtleties of baseball, the squeeze play is notorious for being called the "suicide squeeze."

TRIPLE PLAY:
Best Defensive Center Fielders We've Seen

FEEDBACK:
Vince in Seattle on Utility Players

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TOPIC:
The Double Play

There are a ton of ways to turn a twin killing, but no matter how, it can change a game in an instant. We talk about what we love about the double play and what it brings to the game.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Best Places to Sit for a Game

FEEDBACK:
Baseball Food thoughts from...
Ian - Yankee Fan
Dan in Salt Lake City
John - Astros Fan

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TOPIC:
Funky Outfields

The distance between the bases may be the same in every park, but ballpark outfields are a whole other story.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Baseball Team Logos

FEEDBACK:
Voicemail from Lambo of AstroCast in Houston
E-mail from Jeff, a Dodger Fan

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TOPIC:
Hitting for the Cycle

The amazing experience of witnessing a player hit for the cycle.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Utility Players

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TOPIC:
What to do in the Off Season

The off season isn't terribly long for baseball fans, but what's a fan to do while waiting for the sounds of Spring Training?

TRIPLE PLAY:
Ballpark Foods

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TOPIC:
DH vs. No DH

We discuss the upsides and the downsides of the Designated Hitter Rule. And as purists, agree it's not for us: only after we give the DH rule a chance.

TRIPLE PLAY:
Favorite Ballparks I've Visited

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TOPIC:
Getting to the Game

Bob
Yankee game (subway)
Angel game (walking)
Dodgers (traffic)

Dennis
Astrodome
The Ballpark in Arlington
Minute Maid Park

TRIPLE PLAY:
Baseball Movie Quotes

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