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Episode 120 – Why We Keep Watching

Episode 120 – Why We Keep Watching

Host T-Ray is joined by co-host Sanjay to discuss the news, the past 15 games of action, and why this team is still worth watching the rest of the way despite being all but eliminated from the postseason. Let us know which player(s) you will pay attention to the rest of the way! After you…

Episode 119 – SOS: Save Our Season!

Episode 119 – SOS: Save Our Season!

Host T-Ray is joined by co-hosts JD and Gabe to talk about the fortnight that was, sling mud in our manager’s face, choose players of the month for August, and discuss some potential trades they would like to see the team make — the sooner, the better! Let us know what you think of our…

Episode 117 – BOGY (Bad Ohyama, Good Yusuke)

Episode 117 – BOGY (Bad Ohyama, Good Yusuke)

Host T-Ray flies solo this time around. After sharing the latest team news, he recaps games 31-43 of the regular season, chooses a pitcher & hitter of the month for July, digs into Yano’s decision-making skills, and talks about the vast gap between Yusuke Ohyama’s good and bad spells. Feel free to share your thoughts…

Episode 116 – The Bench & The Bullpen

Episode 116 – The Bench & The Bullpen

Host T-Ray is joined by JD and Sanjay as they discuss Games 19-30 of the season (an 8-3-1 stretch). Also, they discuss the role of role players, and whether or not the team has their best guys up on the top squad right now. Which fringe guys should be farmed? Who is worthy of a…

Episode 115 – Time to Build Some Rocking Chairs?

Episode 115 – Time to Build Some Rocking Chairs?

Host T-Ray is joined by Sanjay as they discuss Games 10-18 of the season. Also, they talk in detail about three veterans (Kosuke Fukudome, Atsushi Nohmi, Kyuji Fujikawa) who are off to incredibly slow starts. Will they heat up this year, or is it time for them to start chilling out on their front porches…

Episode 114 – Time to Rebuild Already?

Episode 114 – Time to Rebuild Already?

WARNING! Sound quality unintentionally reflects Hanshin’s record. It is very poor. If you stop listening part-way through, or just pass on this one altogether, we completely understand. Our apologies in advance. Host T-Ray is joined Sanjay as they discuss all of the ugly play from the season’s first 9 games. They choose player(s) of the…

Episode 112 – Key Players to Watch

Episode 112 – Key Players to Watch

Host T-Ray is joined by JD and Sanjay as they discuss the past three months of inaction, recap a few friendly preseason games, and talk about the players that need to make a difference in 2020. Finally, the annual Central League predictions contest has been announced as well! Get details here or check the site…

Episode 111 – The Opening-Day Team

Episode 111 – The Opening-Day Team

Host T-Ray is joined by JD and Sanjay as they go over the preseason games, explain NPB’s cancellation of spectator-games for the rest of preseason, and then talk about who belongs in the starting order on Opening Day, plus, who belongs in the rotation, the bullpen, and on the bench. Finally, the annual Central League…