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The Ringer MLB Show

The Ringer MLB Show

The Ringer

A rotating cast of Ringer staff members break down baseball's biggest and silliest stories, mixing in interviews with plugged-in media members and insiders from the front office to the dugout.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Ringer MLB Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Ringer MLB Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Ringer MLB Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Ringer's Michael Baumann brings on SB Nation writer Grant Brisbee to discuss the nature of baseball fandom and Prince Fielder's career-ending injury. Then, CBS Sports writer Dayn Perry joins to break down what Alex Rodriguez's farewell symbolizes.

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Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to discuss the All-Star rosters, including the snub of Rays lefty Blake Snell, and find out what works and what doesn't in the Midsummer Classic (01:00). Then Ben Lindbergh joins the podcast for a spirited conversation about the two worst teams in MLB, the Royals and Orioles, and how Baltimore ought to handle trade speculation about free-agent-to-be Manny Machado (23:00).

Hosted by: Michael Baumann, Zach Kram, and Ben Lindbergh

Produced by: Jim Cunningham

Brought to you by: The Ringer Podcast Network

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Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Bill Simmons, Zach Kram, and Ben Lindbergh to discuss all the action from a frenetic last day before MLB's non-waiver trade deadline. They talk about the Baltimore Orioles' two-week teardown, Chris Archer's trade to the Pirates, the balance of power between the two leagues, and how the day's transactions will shape the pennant race.

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Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to draft the eight MLB playoff races and rank them from most to least interesting (2:30). Then Ben Lindbergh joins the show to talk about Aaron Nola’s weird statistical season, how WAR and advanced defensive metrics work, and the state of public sabermetrics (32:30).

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Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Ben Lindbergh and Zach Kram to discuss the shortcomings of Yankees manager Aaron Boone against his counterpart Alex Cora (2:25). Then, they recap the disappointing performance gaps in the NL Division Series and wonder whether the Dodgers and Brewers will match up more evenly (28:33).

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Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann is joined by Zach Kram to talk about reasons to enjoy baseball even if your team isn’t in the pennant race (2:10). Then producer Bobby Wagner steps in front of the microphone to join Baumann in fielding listener questions during a special mailbag segment (19:41). Finally, Ben Lindbergh jumps in to discuss the National League’s best interleague performance in 15 years, and how the balance of power has shifted (40:56).

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The Ringer MLB Show - The All-Ringer Team | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 153)
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09/25/18 • 64 min

Ringer staff writers Michael Baumann and Zach Kram discuss the players who most excited and fascinated the Ringer staff in 2018, including Shohei Ohtani and Matt Chapman (1:53). Then, Ben Lindbergh hops on to discuss the story lines from this season we’ll remember most (38:42).

New York and Boston Go Nuts, and We Go Nuts About Shohei Ohtani | The Ringer MLB Show (Ep. 130)

Sam Miller: The Year That ... : Finding the single memory that defines each baseball season since 1903

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A rapid-fire look at offseason news headlines — including Clayton Kershaw re-upping with the Dodgers and the Mets hiring Brodie Van Wagenen to be their GM (3:07). Then, a breakdown of the notable free agents and where they fit best (33:44).

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After months of speculation, Bryce Harper has finally signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, to the tune of 13 years and $330 million—the most total money for a contract in MLB history. We give our immediate reactions to the length of the contract, the backlash, the Phillies' team-building strategy, and more.

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Zach Kram

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The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann bring on Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Travis Sawchik to discuss all of the ways the Pittsburgh Pirates are embracing sports science. Then Ben and Michael discuss whether baseball movies are having a moment by breaking down the 2016 lineup of 'Everybody Wants Some!!,' 'The Phenom,' and 'Undrafted.'

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Ringer MLB Show have?

The Ringer MLB Show currently has 255 episodes available.

What topics does The Ringer MLB Show cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The Ringer MLB Show?

The episode title 'GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch Fired Amid Astros Cheating Scandal | The Ringer MLB Show' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Ringer MLB Show?

The average episode length on The Ringer MLB Show is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Ringer MLB Show released?

Episodes of The Ringer MLB Show are typically released every 4 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of The Ringer MLB Show?

The first episode of The Ringer MLB Show was released on May 24, 2016.

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