Rain Delay Radio
By Rain Delay Radio
Rain Delay RadioApr 29, 2024
Episode 171 - Pitchers Gonna Pitch
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about some of the news of the week, including Paul Skenes' incredible first two games, Edwin Diaz's incredibly bad week, and Zack Greinke's potentially incredible return.
Episode 170 - Mayhem in Miami
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat discuss the news of the week, including the explosive Luis Arraez trade, the injuries to Mike Trout and Trea Turner, and the Tampa Bay Rays City Connect jersey.
Episode 169 - Mountains of Small Sample Molehills
On this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat is joined by frak to synthesize his recent trip to Target Field in Minnesota and the news of the week. Stay tuned as they analyze early season performances of stars like Elly De La Cruz and breakouts like Ranger Suarez in a "buy or sell" segment.
Episode 168 - Houston, you have a problem
In Episode 168 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Ryan to talk about some early season impressions as we near one month of the season. Are the Astros as bad as they look? Will CJ Abrams be good forever? All this and more in this episode!
Episode 167 - Angel Hernandez Sucks 🌲
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Kevin talk about the news of the week, including Jackson Holliday's callup, Ippei's federal charges, and some hot starts.
Episode 166 - Phillies City Connect - The A's in Sacramento, I guess.
In Episode 166 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim is joined by Frak to discuss the news of the week, including Stephen Strasburg's retirement, a couple of major pitcher injuries, and Fanatics announcing they are unable to provide some alternate jerseys until June. Then, they chat about the A's temporary move to Sacramento and the further weirdness surrounding that. Afterwards, Pat joins Naaim to discuss the Phillies' newly announced City Connect jerseys.
45:30 - The Sacramento A's
1:20:30 - Phillies City Connect
Episode 165 - Opening Week! Yankees hot start, Dodgers extension
In Episode 165 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat are joined by the return of Kevin to talk about the news of Opening Week 2024, including the Mets/Brewers drama, Juan Soto's scorching start, and Jordan Montgomery's new contract.
Episode 164 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Wests - Shohei's Gambling Scandal and the Korea Series
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Ryan and Frak to discuss the news of the week, which was dominated by the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's translator. Then, Dylan and Ryan preview the NL West division for 2024 and afterwards, Dylan and Frak preview the AL West.
30:55 - NL West
1:35:45 - AL West
Episode 163 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Easts - Dylan Ceases to be a White Sox
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat discuss the news of the week, which is mostly the Dylan Cease trade and some updates on injuries. Then they preview the AL East and NL East for 2024.
24:00 - The Easts
Episode 162 - 2024 Division Dandies: The Centrals - Starting Shortstop Mookie Betts, He Is The Starting Shortstop Mookie Betts
This was a long episode. Naaim and Dylan did the news, and then the Central Dandies. Ethan joined them for the AL Central. Find Ethan at https://waitingfornextyear.com/ and https://downeuclid.com/
13:45 - AL Central
1:30:30 - NL Central
Episode 161 - Mock Expansion Draft (Part Two) - Two of the Boras Four sign
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim talks about some of the news, including Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman's new contracts and Fanatics' CEO defending the new jerseys. Then, Pat returns with Dylan and Ryan return to finish off their mock expansion draft from last week.
17:40 - Mock Expansion Draft (Part Two)
Episode 160 - Top 100 Prospect Lists - Mock Expansion Draft (Part One) - The Boras Four
In this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan are joined by Ryan of Trades Ten Years Later to discuss a whole lot of stuff, starting with the news of the past few weeks, including a couple of signings, the start of spring training, and the controversy around the new Fanatics-manufactured jerseys. Then, they give their thoughts on all of the Top 100 prospect lists and highlight a few players you should know. After that, Dylan and Ryan play GM and discuss who they would select in a hypothetical MLB Expansion Draft.
26:00 - Top 100 Prospects Lists
46:20 - Mock Expansion Draft (Part One)
Episode 159 - The 2024 Hall of Fame Class, Orioles sold?
I'm gonna be honest, my computer crashed while I was posting this episode and I forgot to deal with it so this is what you get for a description. I'll fix this later.
Episode 158 - 2024 Offseason Sim Recap - Hader to the Astros, and some other stuff
In Episode 158 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim recaps the news from the week, including Josh Hader signing with the Astros and some other less important stuff. Then Pat is joined by Dylan and Frak to recap the 2024 Offseason Sim.
9:45 - 2024 Offseason Sim Recap
Episode 157 - It's Pat!
In Episode 157 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat is flying solo to bring you some news. It's basically just Shota Imanaga news and some various bits.
Episode 156 - We're Having a FIRE (Sale)
In Episode 156 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including some trades and some signings. Then, they discuss their predictions and hopes for the rest of the offseason.
Episode 155 - 2023 Festivus Airing of Grievances - Yamamoto is a Dodger
In Episode 155 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim gives a quick breakdown of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Dodgers signing. Then, Pat is joined by Frak for our annual Festivus Airing of Grievances.
10:45 - Festivus Airing of Grievances
Episode 154 - Jung-hoo to the Giants, Glasnow to the Dodgers, The Royals spend money
On Episode 154 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the details of the Ohtani contract, the Tyler Glasnow trade, and some signings around the league.
Episode 153 - The Shohei Contract
In Episode 153 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat talk about the Shohei Ohtani saga, from the reporters upset about his privacy to the Toronto flight to the actual contract. Also some other stuff happened at the Winter Meetings.
Episode 152 - Leyland in the HOF, Chourio extends before he debuts, Winter Meetings preview
On this episode of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Jackson Chourio extension, the Sonny Gray contract, and some thoughts on where Ohtani and Yamamoto might land this week. At the end of the episode, the Mariners-Braves trade drops and they talk about that as well.
Episode 151 - Offseason Roundtable w/ Jori Negin-Shecter - Nola stays in Philly, Vegas vote is in, Awards discussion
In episode 151 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Aaron Nola's new contract with the Phillies, the owners voting to allow the A's to move to Vegas, and the BBWAA Awards announcements. Then Pat is joined by Dylan and Jori Negin-Schecter of Yahoo! Sports Canada and the Bird's Eye View Podcast to discuss their predictions for the offseason.
46:30 - Offseason Roundtable
Episode 150 - GM & Manager Openings Discussion - A Very Japanese Offseason
In Episode 150 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Dylan talk about the news of the week, including a bunch of managers getting hired, Jason Benetti moving from the White Sox broadcasts to the Tigers', and Shota Imanaga's imminent posting. Then, Pat is joined by Evan to talk about all of the GM and Manager Openings, including those that were recently filled, and discuss who might fill the remaining ones.
56:20 - GM & Manager Openings Discussion
Episode 149 - World Series Recap - The Hanshin Tigers break the Curse of the Colonel!
In Episode 149 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Japan Series conclusion, the Gold Gloves, and a couple of big option decisions. Then, Pat is joined by Frak to recap the Texas Rangers' first World Series victory in franchise history.
33:45 - World Series Recap
Episode 148 - 2023 World Series Check-in - Some Managerial Moves, Baseball United Draft!
In Episode 148 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including the Giants hiring Bob Melvin, Dusty Baker retiring, and the inaugural Baseball United Draft! Then, Hack and Frak join Naaim to check in after Game 2 of the World Series and discuss how the Diamondbacks and Rangers can perform going forward.
51:00 - World Series Check-in
Episode 147 - World Series Preview
In Episode 147, it's our World Series Preview! First, Naaim talks to Hack about the Dbacks road to the World Series, and then they talk about how they line up against the Rangers. Then Dylan is joined by Frak to talk all things Rangers and how they line up against the Dbacks.
Episode 146 - CS Check-ins, Ng is out
In Episode 146 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Kim Ng parting ways with the Marlins, a potential reunion with Yadier Molina in St. Louis, and a check-in of the NLCS and ALCS.
Episode 145 - The Braves vs. the Media - ALCS & NLCS Previews
On Episode 145 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, which largely has to do with drama between the Braves and the sports media, and how some of that snowballed. Then, Naaim is joined by Phil & Frak to break down the ALDS and preview the upcoming Astros-Rangers ALCS. Afterward, Pat returns along with Hack to talk to Naaim about the NLDS and preview the Phillies-Dbacks NLCS.
36:00 - ALCS Preview
1:06:45 - NLCS Preview
Episode 144 - The Mets and Angels Clear House, Division Series Check-Ins
In Episode 144 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about some news from the week, including the Angels firing manager Phil Nevin and Assistant GM Alex Tamin, Billy Eppler resigning as Mets GM, and Joey Votto announcing his intention to return next season. Then, they discuss the first games of the NLDS and ALDS.
Episode 143 - 2023 Division Series Preview
On this massive Episode 143 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat are joined by a number of guests to talk about the upcoming Division Series!
00:01:35 - Orioles/Rangers Preview w/ Jeremy & Frak
00:30:10 - Astros/Twins Preview w/ Phil & Louis
01:14:45 - Braves/Phillies Preview w/ Dylan & Pat
01:58:10 - Dodgers/Dbacks Preview w/ Jiggy & Hack
Episode 142 - 2023 Wild Card Series Previews - Waino & Miggy Retire, Buck and Kapler Fired, Will Votto and Greinke be rehired?
On Episode 142 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including some folks leaving baseball, some folks maybe staying in baseball, and a whole bunch of folks who played great baseball. Then, they preview the four wild card series.
1:11:20 - 2023 Wild Card Series Previews
Episode 141 - End of the Red Sox Life for Chaim, Some Big Injuries, Some Big Clinches
In Episode 141 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including season-ending injuries to Shohei Ohtani and Max Scherzer, the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, and four teams clinching playoff spots, plus some brewing beef between the Braves and Phillies.
Episode 140 - Chicago Getz GM, Strasburg Retirement Put On Hold
In Episode 140 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Chris Getz being named White Sox GM, the Angels telling Mike Trout they're willing to trade him, and a wild Brewers-Yankees game.
CONTENT WARNING:
14:40 - 15:36 Discussion of Domestic Abuse
Episode 139 - The Assassination of the Anaheim Angels by the Coward Arte Moreno
In Episode 139 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by special guest and Angels fan Esai to discuss the past decade of Angels misfortune, from Albert Pujols to Shohei Ohtani to Jo Adell and everything in between, plus the man who oversaw it all: club owner Arte Moreno.
Episode 138 - Oh-No-Tani
In Episode 138 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, including Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear, John Angelos' PR disaster, and Stephen Strasburg announcing his retirement.
Episode 137 - The Cardinals Get a Winn, JuRod is HimRod.
In Episode 137 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat discuss the news of the week, including Masyn Winn's callup and the associated Pete Alonso controversy, Julio Rodriguez setting a hit record, and a preview of the upcoming week's pivotal series for some potential playoff teams.
Episode 136 - The Coolest Games We Attended Live - Lorenzen No-No, Orioles Suspend Kevin Brown for Reading Stats On-Air
If you're reading this, this is Naaim and I have COVID. If I remember to write a proper description tomorrow, I will. Does anybody actually read this anyway?
Episode 135 - MLB Fight Night: Anderson vs. Ramirez
In Episode 135 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan is joined by Chase Kiddy of The Lion's Edge Podcast to discuss the Guardians-White Sox Brawl, the Angels' inability to be good, and a whole lot about the Baltimore Orioles.
Check out Chase on Twitter/X and at The Lion's Edge Podcast
Episode 134 - 2023 Trade Deadline Recap
In Episode 134 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan talk about all of the trade deadline moves, grade some of the teams' deadlines, and talk winners and losers.
Episode 133 - Trade Deadline Hypotheticals - FanGraphs Trade Value - The Bryce Harper First Base Experience
In Episode 133 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim, Pat, and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including some callups in the NL Central, the first trade of the hot stove season, and Bryce Harper's debut at 1B. Then, they discuss the 2023 edition of the annual FanGraphs Trade Value Series, including some interesting new names on the list as well as some notable exclusions. Afterwards, they put those trade values to use by proposing 9 hypothetical Trade Deadline deals and discussing how realistic (or unrealistic) they may be.
27:20 - FanGraphs Trade Value
58:05 - Trade Deadline Hypotheticals
Effectively Wild Episode 2036: The Shohei Ohtani Trading Game
Episode 132 - All-Star Weekend Recap, First Half Superlatives
In Episode 132 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Frak talk about the week's news, including a recap of All-Star festivities and some more discussion of the A's Vegas Relocation, then discuss some superlatives and storylines from the first half.
Episode 131 - All-Star Game & Home Run Derby Preview, Draft First Round Recap
In Episode 131 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim, Pat, and Kevin talk about the week's news, including the Tigers' combined no-hitter, Mike Trout's injury, and the first round of the MLB Draft. Then, they discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game final rosters and their thoughts and predictions.
Episode 130 - All-Star Rosters & Uniform Discussion - A Perfect Game, a Closer Trade, and Furries
In Episode 130 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the week's news, including Domingo German's perfect game, the trade of Aroldis Chapman to the rangers, and MLB's attendance number so far. Then, they talk All-Star Rosters, including some snubs and some fun selections, as well as the uniforms.
32:30 - All Star Rosters & Uniform Discussion
Episode 129 - A Vegas Perspective on the A's - Baseball in London, Elly hits for the Cycle, Judge is injured
In Episode 129 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Pat talk about the week's news, including the Aaron Judge injury, the end of the Reds' streak, and the Angels' insane game against the Rockies. Then, Naaim is joined by Vegas oddsmaker Mitzula to talk about the A's Relocation from a Vegas local perspective.
39:25 - A Vegas Perspective on the A's
Episode 128 - Manfred Beefs with Oakland, Texas advances to the College World Series
In Episode 128 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Dylan discuss the news of the week, including Nevada approving the A's stadium funding bill, Rob Manfred dissing Oakland and being refuted by their mayor, and some quick hits around the league.
Episode 127 - deGrom is deGone, A's Vegas gamble in jeopardy
In Episode 127 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Kevin discuss the news of the week, including Jacob deGrom's season-ending Tommy John surgery, the A's fumbling their Vegas move, and Elly De La Cruz's major league debut.
Episode 126 - Strasburg shut down, Hendriks is back, A's fans protest
In Episode 126 of Rain Delay Radio, Naaim and Kevin discuss the news of the week, including the upcoming A's fan reverse protest coming up on 6/13, Diamond Sports losing broadcast rights in San Diego, and the new professional baseball league coming to the Middle East.
Episode 125 - Domingo German suspended! Aaron Judge has shifty eyes! Clarke Schmidt has glove fuzz! Aaron Hicks is DFA'd! Aaron Boone gets ejected a lot!
In Episode 125 of Rain Delay Radio, Louis and Naaim discuss the news of the week, including a number of small to medium Yankees stories, the Cardinals being good again, and some weird stuff around the NL West.
Episode 124 - Rating Every Team's Home Run Celebration - The Green (and Gold) New Deal, Cincy City Connect
In Episode 124 of Rain Delay Radio, Louis is joined by Pat and Dylan to discuss the news of the week, including the A's new stadium deal, Kenley Jansen reaching 400 saves, and the continuing and baffling Willson Contreras saga with the Cardinals. Then, after the break, the three talk about the home run celebrations across baseball.
56:45 - Rating Every Team's Home Run Celebration
Episode 123 - Eulogizing the Oakland A's - MLB Goes International (Again)!
In Episode 123 of Rain Delay Radio, Pat and Kevin talk about the news of the week, including some unfortunate news regarding the A's, some fortunate news regarding Liam Hendriks, and the MLB's plans to visit South Korea and Mexico in 2024. Then, Pat is joined by returning guests and A's fans Cory and Frak to discuss the A's planned move to Vegas and give a eulogy for the team's time in Oakland.
33:45 - Eulogizing the Oakland A's
Episode 122 - Why Are The Cardinals Bad? w/ STL Post-Dispatch's Carter Chapley - Reynolds stays with the Bucs, Harper returning to the Phils?
In Episode 122 of Rain Delay Radio, Dylan and Pat talk about the news of the week, including Bryan Reynolds' extension with the Pirates, Bryce Harper's imminent return from the IL, and the Dodgers' baby boom. Then, Naaim is joined by Carter Chapley of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss the Cardinals' season so far and why they find themselves at the bottom of the NL Central.
34:50 - Why Are The Cardinals Bad? w/ Carter Chapley