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Just Spitballin’ Ep. 12: Dodgers minor leaguer Jeremy Kehrt

Sep 25, 2015

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In Episode 12, we started with a little bit about Yogi Berra, who passed away a few days ago at the age of 90. Josh and Jeff each shared their favorite Yogi stats: Josh: In five different seasons, Yogi ...

Just Spitballin’ Ep. 11: Famous “Ball Hawk” Zack Hample

Jeff J. Snider

Sep 21, 2015

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In Episode 11 of Just Spitballin', we talked with Zack Hample (@zack_hample on Twitter), the "ball hawk" who caught the home run Alex Rodriguez hit for his 3,000th hit earlier this season. We talked about A...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 10: Matt Stoltz is Biking for Baseball

Jeff J. Snider

Aug 11, 2015

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In this episode, we talked with Matt Stoltz, who has been riding his bike since Opening Day in Seattle on April 6. He has since gone to games in 22 additional stadiums (including two more since the intervie...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 9: Barry Svrluga talks about “The Grind” of the MLB season

Jeff J. Snider

Jul 10, 2015

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Barry Svrluga is a writer for the Washington Post who has covered the Washington Nationals and the Washington Redskins. His latest book is called "The Grind: Inside Baseball's Endless Season." Barry joined Je...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 8: Talking “The Game” with Author Jon Pessah

Jeff J. Snider

Jun 17, 2015

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In Episode 8 of Just Spitballin', Jeff and Josh talked with Jon Pessah, author of the book The Game: Inside the Secret World of Major League Baseball's Power Brokers. The interview, which begins at 13:25, cover...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 7: Greeney Got Run Over By a Fielder

Jeff J. Snider

Jun 9, 2015

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In this episode, we talked with former Major League catcher Todd Greene, who played ten seasons with the Angels, Rockies, Rangers, Giants, Yankees, and Blue Jays. We talked about: Todd's minor league career...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 6: Saving Pitchers’ Arms and Taking Kids with Cancer to Baseball Games

Jeff J. Snider

Jun 2, 2015

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Episode 6 is the first one to have multiple interviews. After missing a few weeks due to Mothers Day, anniversaries, laziness, and computer problems, we thought we owed you a jam-packed episode. In the openi...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 4: Jaye Chapman, Monkey Rodeos, and Barry Manilow

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 27, 2015

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In Episode 4 of Just Spitballin', Jeff and Josh talked with Jaye Chapman, a minor league pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization who pitched in the big leagues for the Cubs in 2012. We talked about living...

Just Spitballin’ Episode 3: Former Pitcher Blyleven, Plus the Scout Who Signed Tulo!

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 19, 2015

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We've got ourselves a streak: three straight episodes with absolutely outstanding guests! This week, we have Todd Blyleven, who has lived at least four different interesting lives in baseball: the son of a Majo...

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