4-a baseball podcast by 4-A Baseball
A baseball podcast brought to you by college students who love baseball. We provide a perspective that is commonly neglected throughout baseball media, that of a college student. Join us for weekly conversations about baseball
- Monthly awards
- It's every month so far, not just the month of July
- One from each position
- "Ace" (Cy Young) and 4 other starters
- "Closer" (Best Reliever) and 2 other relievers
- MVP and Rookie of the Year
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
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- Giants get Swept
- Trade deadline update
- Angels and Padres are now buyers?
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Over 25 proposed and theorized trades
- Shohei Ohtani, Paul Goldschmidt, and Juan Soto might be traded?
- Will the biggest sellers bring in quality prospect hauls?
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
Key Talking Points:
- Shohei Ohtani's future with the Angels
- Trade? Extension? Free agency?
- MLB Draft
- What to look for
- AL East
- The Rays are vulnerable
- Trade deadline
- Potential sellers
- What teams need what?
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- One from each position
- "Ace" (Cy Young) and 4 other starters
- "Closer" (Best Reliever) and 2 other relievers
- MVP and Rookie of the Year
- The NL Reliever of the Year incident of 2023
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- MLB.com article discussing under-the-radar pitchers
- Has the Yankees organization become outdated?
- Our picks for AL Cy Young for the rest of the season
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Which of the NL Central Teams has a legitimate playoff chance?
- Which need to be sellers?
- Are the Cincinnati Reds an actual quality team or are they just hot?
- Interesting debate about playoff structure:
- If a division winner is worse than 4 possible Wild Card teams, do they deserve to stay in the postseason?
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Athletics Reverse Boycott
- Top 3 NL and AL Disappointments
- Bryce Harper's Opinion on the A's Move to Vegasx
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- Corbin Carroll MVP Surge
- Marcus Stroman Anomaly 'Breakout'
- Blue Jays and Braves fan showing out at the poles
- NL Pitching Meltdown
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Best player at each position in both leagues
- 1 MVP
- 1 "Ace" (Cy Young)
- 4 other starters to fill out the rotation
- 1 "Closer" (best reliever)
- 2 other relievers
- Rookie of the Year
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
- Ben Joyce throws flames
- Liam Hendriks returns
- The Cincinnati Reds are competent
- The Cubs are struggling a lot
- Marcus Stroman is interesting (in more than one way)
- Royce Lewis makes a monumental return for the Twins
- Jose Abreu actually hit a home run
- Altuve is popping off
- Brief city connect review
- Orioles and Reds
- How in the World is Bryce Elder succeeding?
- Is the new Michael Kopech legit?
- Yankees fans have an obsession with hating on their players
- Zach McKinstry is up in Detroit making noise
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/
Key Talking Points:
- Blue Jays v Yankees
- Aaron Judge looks at dugout before hitting home run
- Domingo German Ejected
- Third Base coaches box
- Pitching Injuries
- Is the pitch clock the issue?
- 2023 compared to other seasons
- CBS Article about 2023 1st Quarter grades
- Academic Journal About 2020 Injuries:
- Athletic Article about Pitch Clock Injuries
- CBS First-Quarter Grades
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- Ballpark stadiums that we want to visit + have visited
- The Cardinals are one foot in the grave
- Are the Marlins a legitimate contender?
- The AL Playoff race belongs to the AL East
- Does the East severely overshadow the AL West
- Padres v Dodgers and Eury Perez debut!
- Tom has a plunder at basketball
- Rookies of the Month
- MLB Article with Rookie Power Rankings
- Weekly Power Rankings
- What the absolute hell is the American League postseason race
- 11 teams in contention?!?
- The Eye Test
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Some examples
- April All Stars
- 1 C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, and DH per league
- 3 outfielders per league
- 1 Ace (Cy Young), 4 other starting pitchers per league
- 1 Closer (Reliever of the Year), 2 other relievers per league
- Week 4 Stemulator
- A new champion has emerged!
- What should we take away from Juan Soto's early struggles
- Are the Padres going to try and move Juan Soto?
- Who are some big arms that may be available come the trade deadline?
- Checking up on some early season hot/luke warm takes
- Astros take two of three from the Rays
- Pirates take two of three from the Dodgers
- Tom's Buy or Sells
- Are the Cardinals in trouble?
- Who's going to lead the league in Stolen bases?
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Through the first full week of the season, we recap the American League, National League, and Interleague. Then we do into the first power rankings of 2023, seeing how MLB lay today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4-A-BaseballTwitter: https://twitter.com/AAAAPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaaapodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AAAABaseball...
It was finally regular season time and boy were we excited to watch it. For the first time, we drop a regular season episode and it was quite a bangerSocials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/ YouTube: / @4-a-baseball Twitter: https://twitter.com/AAAAPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaaapodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AAAABaseball...
The Rays and Orioles are two of the most analytically driven teams in baseball. Both adopting the "Moneyball" approach, having a low payroll, can these teams improve on their successful 2022's? If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-a-baseball-podcast/id1638435333Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hGRZAbOitzsl359InugYVGoogle Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL2FhYWFwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/aaaa-baseball-podcastRSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/aaaapodcast/841924/Episodes will be released by standings from last season, to stay up to date with all things 4-A Baseball, you can follow us on social media!Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4-A-BaseballTwitter: https://twitter.com/AAAAPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaaapodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AAAABaseballPod/
The World Baseball Classic might be the best thing to happen to baseball in a century. It brought people together, grew baseball to a whole new audience, and showcased the stars of baseball on a stage unparalleled.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-a-baseball-podcast/id1638435333Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hGRZAbOitzsl359InugYVGoogle Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL2FhYWFwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/aaaa-baseball-podcastRSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/aaaapodcast/841924/Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaaapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4-A-BaseballTwitter: https://twitter.com/AAAAPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaaapodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AAAABaseballPod/
The Rays and Orioles are two of the most analytically driven teams in baseball. Both adopting the "Moneyball" approach, having a low payroll, can these teams improve on their successful 2022's? If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
The battle of the NL West, the juggernaut Dodgers look vulnerable as the high-end Padres fight for the reigns to the west. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
Two teams with different builds stuck in very competitive divisions. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
Kicking off our NL West previews with a pair of bangers. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
This is the third installment of our team previews for 2023. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
This is the fourth installment of our team previews for 2023. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
This is the third installment of our team previews for 2023. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
The World Baseball Classic is here! Preview the tournament, the rules, the pools, and our predicted champion!
This is the second installment of our team previews for 2023. If you want to check out the other one we've released so far, you can find it here:
Kicking off the 1st of 15 team preview episodes by heading to the bottom of the 2022 NL East.
Capping off our power rankings with the best for last, the pitchers
Breakout stars happen every season and they're some of the most exciting players in baseball. This year we have some names that you may be familiar, some you may not.
Wrapping up position players, we head to left field. By far, the most confusing position we've ran through, this list is fun, full of bickering, and we love Mark Canha
With the offseason wrapping up, Stevs and Brad hop in to give a brief update on what's been going on in MLB
It's safe to say that some of the biggest stars in baseball can be found at center field, but how do they compare to each other? Full list breakdown and a bit of banter about a plunderous trade from the San Francisco Giants
One of the most star-studded positions in the league needs some power and rankings, so we're here to combine that for y'all.
In that hot corner today! We're going over the top 10 third basemen entering 2023
Today, we're pickin' it at short, hitting our power rankings of one of the most high-profile positions on the diamond
Hopping over to the 4-spot, the two-baggers, the second basemen for their power rankings.
The Boys are here with their Cy Young Draft. Brad makes an absolute plunder of a pick, the best pitchers get taken, and we compete for the most points in 2023's Cy Young Voting
Our Power Rankings continue by heading to the 1st position. The boys breakdown which 1st basemen earn the reigns of top 10 entering 2023.
A couple of moves have happened across baseball; Stevs and Brad are here to break it down for y'all
Our Power Rankings kickoff by heading to the catching position. The boys breakdown which catchers earn the reigns of top 10 entering 2023.
Every team has exciting players each and every year. Whether those teams be competing for World Series rings or just competing for future seasons, every team has someone that is fun to watch
It finally happened! Carlos Correa officially signs with a Major League Baseball team. The Hot Stove heats up for the first time this year!
It's time for the 2023 rookie draft! Eight rounds of drafting rookie-eligible players for the 2023 season. Find out a little bit about each rookie as well as some breakdown at the end
All four of the boys are here for today's episode! A few small moves have happened around MLB since the last time we spoke. Most notably, Rafael Devers signed an 11-year, $331 Million dollar extension with the Boston Red Sox.
We asked the fans to vote on this year's Hall of Fame Ballot. Here, we highlight some of the stars of this ballot, then we get to the best part, who got into the Hall of Fame
Some small moves in baseball happened the past couple of days, we plan the next couple of months' worth of content, + more.
So much has happened throughout MLB prior to Christmas. What moves have teams made recently and how do they affect the landscape of MLB?
It's Christmas time! The boys go over one wish each team has, varying from new ownership to a variety of other things
Tom, Brad, and Aidan talk through 10 players that you should know more about going into the 2023 season.
Brad, Tom, and Aidan look at how the rosters stand as of now, determining how the divisions stand as of December 15, 2022.
Brad, Aidan, and Stevs chop it up about some baseball. A laid back episode talking about recent roster moves as well as just where some things currently stands in the world of baseball
Tom and Brad break down what took place during the 2022 Winter Meetings. From the small to large signings and what some teams still need to do.
Brad, Tom, and Aidan preview the Winter Meetings. Discuss the new big signings and what every team needs
Brad, Stevs, and Tom are here to discuss the format of the postseason. Looking at historical trends, finances, and other aspects that influence the shape of the postseason, they debate which format best suites what they find to be most important
The boys are back to break down everything about the off-season so far. From the recent Clevinger and Abreu signings to the DFA's that happened in the middle of the month. Speculation, activation, and roster construction can be found, here.
The boys got together in person for the first time and had an all-time draft. Getting players from 1900 all the way until today, we built all-time teams and then compared them to one another.
Brad, Stevs, and Tom bring you their preview and voting of the 2023 contemporary-era ballot. You as fans also voted for the ballot as well. You've got the results and breakdown, here.
The boys are here to predict where the big-name free agents will land. From the most straightforward predictions to some of the wildest takes, you can find them all, right here!
The boys are back bringing you the final division in 2022. From the absolute dominance to the absolute disappointments, you can find it all, here
Stevs, Tom, and Brad recap the 2022 AL Central. From a great Guardians team up top to disappointments in the other 4 slots in that division, you can find it all, here.
Brad, Tom, and Stevs are here with your 2022 AL East Recap. The limping Yankees, the supposed movie, and the birth of Baltimore + more, right here
The 2022 Season has come to a close and it's time to recap the World Series that was. The boys close out their competition and relive their favorite moments of the World Series and the 2022 Postseason
The boys are here to give their 2022 NL West Recap. From the lackluster Dodgers to the disappointing Rockies getting a special grade, you can hear it all here!
The boys are here to bring you the 2022 NL Central Recap. Tom and Aidan give their cold, hard opinion on the Brewers, plus the other 4 teams in that division!
The boys are back to recap the 2022 NL East and everything it was. From highlighting the successes to Stevs losing his mind over the Washington Nationals, you can find it all, here
The boys are back to bring you their votes for the 2022 Manager of the Year's, Rookie of the Year's, Cy Young, and MVPs.
Brad, Aidan, and Stevs talk the Championship Series, our thoughts and reactions + Update to the Postseason Competition Standings
Tom, Brad, and Aidan break down the division series. We update our competition scores as well as predict the LCS series.
Tom, Aidan, and Brad break down the Wild Card. We see how our prediction fared and score ourselves. Predict the Division Series and pick our dudes who are going to take it over
Tom, Aidan, and Brad break down the Wild Card series, giving out thoughts and predictions
