Getaway Day: MLB Podcast
By Getaway Day: MLB Podcast
Getaway Day: MLB PodcastMay 08, 2024
Sufficiently Surprised! | Getaway Day
Remember all the hot starts to begin the season that were 'too small a sample size'? They aren't just small sample sizes anymore. Looking at the start of the season for Javier Assad and more, on this week's episode.
Gunnar's Hitting Tanks! | This Week In Baseball
This Week, we talk about the Major League call-up of a friend of the pod Ryan Loutos! Also, the home run streaks of Gunnar Henderson and Rafael Devers, and are the Phillies legitimate championship contenders this season?
Paul Skenes Gets The Call! | This Week In Baseball
The most hyped pitching prospect potentially since Stephen Strasburg is finally getting the call-up to the Majors. The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially calling up Paul Skenes this weekend. All that and more on This Week In Baseball!
Early Leaders and Losers | Ep. 149
We look at some of the early leaders, and some slow starters. A name we may see often is that of Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but who else has earned their moment in the spotlight?
Com(No)cast | TWIB | May 1, 2024
Bally Sports has been pulled from Comcast after negotiations went south. What does that mean for baseball fans?
Not Completely Gone | TWIB | April 24, 2024
Our Expectations Were Low... | Ep. 147
The White Sox, Rockies, and Marlins have started REALLY slow. Is it abnormal? Is the sky falling?
Leit It Up | This Week in Baseball | April 18, 2024
Jack Leiter is getting called up for his debut. Jackson Holliday is in the Big Leagues. A Hall of Famer passes. And more!
Catching Up | TWIB | April 13
Gautam is here to catch everyone up on the latest developments across Major League Baseball!
Blanco No Hits The Blue Jays | TWIB | April 4, 2024
Mason and Gautam discuss everything from the season's first week, from no-hitters to career firsts.
It's Opening Day Once Again | Ep. 146
As Opening Day descends upon us, Mason and Thomas take a look at some of the young talent making their team's rosters and what they expect from the 2024 season.
2024 American League East Preview | Ep. 145
Beloved editor Thomas joins the pod to preview the American League East and his Toronto Blue Jays!
2024 National League East Preview | Ep. 144
Bringing back the magic wheel to guide our NL East preview. Will Braves still own the division in 2024?
2024 National League West Preview | Ep. 143
Just in time for the Seoul Series, the boys break down the Dodgers, Padres, and the rest of the NL West.
Cease Traded and Cole Out | TWIB | March 14, 2024
Dylan Cease is now a Padre and the Yankees are down another starter for at least a few months. Plus a BUNCH more news.
2024 American League West Preview | Ep. 142
Texas is the State of Champions, the defending AL West champion Houston Astros and the World Series champion Texas Rangers. However, is the state of Texas really big enough for the two of them?
2024 National League Central Preview | Ep. 141
Extra Special, Extra Long episode hitting the Cardinals, the Cubbies, and three teams we care less about :)
Matt Chapman, Zack Wheeler, Sonny Gray | This Week in Baseball | March 7, 2024
Chapman to the Giants, Wheeler with the 3 year extension, plus injuries to Sonny Gray and Lucas Giolito.
Cody Bellinger Comes Home | This Week In Baseball | Feb. 29, 2024
Cody Bellinger signs back with the Cubs, and Mitch Keller gets extended by the Pirates.
2024 American League Central Preview | Episode 140
Drafting teams of the best players in the American League Central and what we expect out of the division in 2024.
Nick Badders: Voice of the Omaha Storm Chasers
We sat down with Nick Badders from the Omaha Storm Chasers for an exclusive interview on his journey as a professional baseball broadcaster. From his local Oakland A's to school at ASU to calling games for the KC Royals, we begin to scratch the surface on his impressive career.
Angels Losing Patience | This Week In Baseball | Feb. 22, 2024
Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon had a lot to say about the Angels, and Rafael Devers had some pointed words for the Red Sox. Plus Lance Lynn shows off his personality in the best way possible.
Happy New Baseball Card Year! with @BAMFBreakers | Ep. 139
2024 Topps Series 1 just dropped, so we sat down with our resident card expert and friend @BAMFBreakers from Twitch to talk about breaking, the industry in general, and what got him into the hobby!
Trailblazing Women: Past and Present | This Week in Baseball | Feb. 15, 2024
Gender equity has taken some major steps forward this week! Jenny Cavnar, Jen Powal, and Negro Leagues Legend Toni Stone are making headlines.
Impact Prospects in 2024 | Episode 138
Could Three different "Jacksons" be impact players on their teams by September? How about some Arizona Fall League standouts?
Corbin Burnes Trade, Bobby Witt Jr. & Jose Altuve Extensions | TWIB | Feb. 8, 2024
Corbin Burnes joins the Orioles while the Brewers work to reload. Plus some superstars inked massive extensions with their clubs and the White Sox do things to earn praise!
Top 10 Pitchers Entering 2024 | Episode 137
Mason and Gautam take on the Top 10 Right Now trend right before Spring Training. How do their lists compare with the MLB Network lists?
Angelos Sells the Orioles | This Week in Baseball | Feb. 1, 2024
The Orioles are getting new ownership! Plus the Mariners get their Second baseman in Jorge Polanco.
How Amazon is Changing MLB Broadcasting | Ep. 136
Amazon is attempting to bail Diamond Sports Group out of Bankruptcy. How does this affect the 14 clubs who were under DSG in 2022 and what else is going on in the Regional Sports Network space?
Beltre, Helton, Mauer join the HOF Class of '24 | This Week in Baseball - Jan 25, 2024
Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer go into the Hall of Fame. Sheff misses the cut in his 10th year. Plus Aroldis Chapman, Joey Gallo, James Paxton, and Rhys Hoskins join new clubs.
Josh Hader, Juan Soto, Matty Carp | This Week in Baseball - Jan 21, 2024
This week in baseball brought us a ton of action. Juan Soto and the Yankees avoided arbitration on a record-breaking deal, as well as the free agent signings of Marcus Stroman, Josh Hader, and more.
Ep. 135: Everything We Got Wrong About 2022-23 MLB Free Agency
The 2022-23 MLB Free Agency was wild! Jacob deGrom went to the Texas Rangers. The whole Carlos Correa saga. Trea Turner signed a MONSTER deal with the Phillies. That got us thinking, what did we get wrong?
Ep. 134: The Shark Tank
We love Shark Tank. So we bring the Sharks our best ideas to improve baseball! Vote on your favorite. We also discuss the St. Louis Cardinals bringing in Chaim Bloom, the Chicago Cubs acquisition of Shota Imanaga, and more!
Ep. 133: The Rise of a New Evil Empire?
With the addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, many MLB fans think the Dodgers have created an unstoppable Super Team that breaks baseball. But what does history think?
Ep. 132: Happy Holidays from Getaway Day!
It's the season of giving, so we give gifts to some of your favorite teams!
Ep. 131: It's Happening!!!!
The BIGGEST free agent is off the board! And Shohei. But lets talk about Jeimer, the Royals, the Braves, and more!
Ep. 130: C'mon, MLB... Do Something...
The Hot Stove feels more like an Ice Chest. But should we really blame Ohtani and his agent or is it just Journalists not wanting to... ya know... journal. There is plenty to talk about if you just look around.
Ep. 129: The Hot Stove is Simmering
Free Agents are coming off the board prior to the Winter Meetings. How does this change the outlook of the rest of the offseason? Who has improved there team? Who needs to act now?
Ep. 128: The Belli has Rung. It's Sho Time!
The Offseason has begun and there is a lot to break down. From the Ohtani and Yamamoto sweepstakes, the other Free Agents, the trade market, and manager hirings.
Ep. 127: WE Are the Champions!
The World Series is over! The Rangers have won! But so have WE as fans! Lets wrap up this Major League season before we start looking to the future next episode!
Ep. 126: 2023 World Series
The Series is set. The Texas Rangers vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is a huge matchup for two sports cities who have long awaited their turn in the spotlight. How do they stack up against each other?
Ep. 125: The Championship Series
Rangers vs Astros. Diamondbacks vs Phillies. Its the Final Four of baseball. Who has the edge? Why is it the Rangers and Phillies?
Ep. 124: 2023 Division Series
Who is surprising us? Who is living up to expectations? What about Rest vs. Rust?
Ep. 123: 2023 MLB Postseason Preview
We made it through 162. Twelve teams got their golden tickets and are on their way to the Postseason. How do these teams stack up? Lets talk about it Tier List style.
Ep. 122: The End is Nigh
The final week of the 2023 Regular Season is here. What did we get right? What did we get wrong? What all happened in this fever dream of a season?
Ep. 121: And Down the Stretch Comes...
Continuing the Wild Card conversations from last week! How will the AL Wild Card race end up?
Ep. 120: A Day at the (NL CY and WC) Races
The NL has some crazy races in both end of season awards and playoff spots. We break down the Cy Young competition and Wild Card races as we enter the last 3 weeks of the regular season.
Ep. 119: Baseball Buffet
Catching up on all the biggest stories from the last two weeks for our Labor Day cookout!
Ep. 117: Conquering the AL West
An update on the race to win the AL West. What did we get right and wrong in the preseason preview in March? Lets find out.
Ep. 116: Looking Through the Monocle at Deadlines Past
Taking a historical look at past trade deadlines to try and analyze the moves made by teams in 2023. Plus a Trivia Question for listeners and a new Secret Phrase.