BDL Baseball's The Inside Podcast

Here We Come A-Carrolling

BDL Podcast Network — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Some teams waste no time kickstarting the offseason trade market, and this year's big headline comes courtesy of the normally trade averse Amish Brotherhood. On today's episode of the Inside Podcast, Amish Joe joins the show to break down his club's acquisition of dynasty stud Corbin Carroll. Along with hosts Mike and Scotty, today's trio also analyzes big moves by the Wallabies and Generals and revisits the unending debate surrounding best practices in dynasty rebuilds. Plus, what's next for the Malibu Bay Beers following a tough loss in the BDLCS? It's a PACKED show, so buckle up.

Revenge is a Dish Best Served Southern Style

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:30:00 -0400

The season is almost over, but The Inside Podcast is just getting started. On today's pod, Mike and Scotty make sense of every coin-flip matchup happening in the opening round of the BDL Playoffs. We also look ahead to next week's round two as the championship hopes of four clubs begin to fade into oblivion.

This is What Boston Dreams Look Like

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0400

The Inside Podcast is back and it's time to make the Rockets shed tears of sorrow. On today's pod, Kevin of the Boston DoubleDowns joins us to discuss his first ever BDL championship, how it feels to get that monkey off his back after more than a dozen seasons and what his plans are to build an East Division dynasty.

Baseball is Back and So Are the Vegas Odds

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Baseball is back and so are we for a BDL Mothership Edition of The Inside Pod. We’re diving deep into the Black Diamond League’s 2022 season projections, including the official reveal of this year’s Vegas Odds! Thanks to Alex of the BDL's Greysview Lions who joins the show to help make sense of it all.

FYPD Reactions and I WANT MY SPRING TRAINING

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -0400

As the MLB lockout inches dangerously close to the scheduled start of spring training, we discuss the possible fantasy ramifications of the universal DH in the Major Leagues after comments made this week by Commissioner Rob Manfred. Plus, BDL Draft Specialist Matt of the Carolina Cardinals joins the show to reveal his top five draft grades following the 2022 BDL First Year Player Draft.

BDL's Biggest Losers on the Verge of Rebirth

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

After an offseason of big moves, the Memphis Chicks are on the verge of turning the BDL's biggest loser into a contender. BDL GM Zach joins the show today to discuss his club’s meteoric rise in the South Division and what that means for a franchise that has never won a division title in its long history. Plus, mailbag questions at the top of the show!

BDL Round 1 Mock Draft Extravaganza!

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

With the holidays in the rearview, that can only mean one thing in the Black Diamond League: It’s almost draft time! In this episode of the pod, the BDL Round 1 Mock Draft is presented courtesy of mock draft specialist and author of the Minorly Important blog series, Chris of the Malibu Bay Beers. Join us as we outline all sixteen picks in the first round of the upcoming draft. Plus, after the mock draft, we take some time to catch up with the Beers and chat about their title hopes in 2022 as well as the state of the BDL’s North Division.

A Very Wallaby Christmas

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Merry Christmas, knuckleheads! On this episode of BDL Baseball's The Inside Podcast, Brent drops by to remind the league the Portsmuth Wallabies are still a factor in the South. We were excited to learn about his plans for the Wallabies heading into 2022 and get his thoughts about the rapidly-evolving South Division. We also chat about Minor League culture, the pioneering days of the Black Diamond League and another BDL GM's peculiar taste in ice cream. Plus, against our better judgment, we conduct the BDL General Manager Easy Peasy Mock Draft. Stay tuned to find out where each BDL club ranks in this new mock.

Hell Hath (Allegedly) Frozen

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -0400

On this episode of BDL Baseball's The Inside Podcast, the fantasy baseball GOAT joins the show to discuss what is sure to be the NorCal Damage's 16th consecutive playoff run next season.... OR IS IT? Bill gets candid about his club's incredible history and its shocking future. Plus, Jose Altuve is back with Rockland and that spells doom for the entire BDL as the Rockets load up for yet another championship chase in 2022.

Vipers Marching

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0400

The Wallabies clearly felt left out of the South Division Shuffle Party and decided to hop in with both feet. We’re about to discuss their acquisition of the MLB stolen bases leader and what it means for the growing complexity of the BDL South. Plus, for the very first time, we hear from the Chula Vista Vipers GM on today’s pod. You’ll get to hear first hand about the direction of the Vipers and a lot more, including what has to be a record-setting collection of Dave Matthews Band records. Also, more hot-topic mailbag questions!

Seismic South Division Trades and the First Lady of the BDL

BDL Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Earth-shattering moves are happening on the trade market and we can’t decide what that means for the BDL’s South Division. On today's show, Mike and Scotty sit down to analyze the aftermath of those trades, including Aaron Judge changing jerseys! Plus, Retired BDL Veteran JoBeth of the Jupiter JoSox joins the show to recount her amazing 2007 Minor League Draft, her voiceover work for Two Men On and discuss the staying power of the BDL. But, that's not all.... We’ve also got mailbag questions! You asked, we delivered. Tune in to this episode for The Inside Pod’s first mailbag segment.

Rockets Keep Keepin' it Perfect

BDL Podcast Network — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0400

No special guest on today's show as we celebrate the Inside Pod co-host's 2021 BDL Championship victory over the Crawford Cramps. In this episode, we get inside with Mike of the Rockland Rockets to discuss his championship run and what it’s going to take to pull off the league’s first three-peat next season. Plus, our Mount Rushmore segment returns as we debate the four greatest BDL Finals Matchups of all time. Spoiler alert: Last week’s shellacking doesn’t make the list.

Close, But No Cigar

BDL Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

The 2021 BDL playoff bracket is full of headlines and The Inside Pod is here to make sense of it all. Newly-crowned North Division Champion Chris of the Beers joins the show to discuss Crawford's failed bid at history and help Mike and Scotty make predictions for every round of the playoffs.

Nothing Grounds the Elevation

BDL Podcast Network — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's episode, we get inside with BDL legend and long-time Kill Devil Hills GM Ort of the Elevation. It was great to hear from Ort after the up-and-down year he’s had. Even with the club’s challenges this year, the Elevation are still in the playoff hunt and we took time to pick the GM's brain about where the Elevation are on the BDL ladder, where they’re headed and what, if anything, can be done to slow down his West Division-rival Crawford Cramps. Plus, Mount Rushmore rears all four of its ugly heads for the first time in this installment of the pod. We’re trying out a new segment we hope you’ll enjoy near the top of today’s show.

Ain't No Buffalo Party in Boston

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, we get inside with Kevin of the Boston DoubleDowns, whose club looks poised for one of its more exciting playoff runs since the team's heartbreaking loss in the BDL Finals eight years ago. Plus, our Buffaloed in the BDL segment examines the stories of several of the league's bridesmaids and crowns the BDL's King Buffalo. Sadly, the rest get left at the altar (again).

O Canada! We Send Fanny Packs to Thee

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, we get inside with Stephen of the Moncton Mounties, the BDL's newest addition who finds himself embroiled in the league's only hotly-contested race for a division crown. Plus, a cramp-tastic apology is extended to one West Division club.

Something on the Air Tonight

BDL Podcast Network — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, we get inside with Jon of the Woo and Jhonny of the Killer Cars, two pillars of the BDL who helped revolutionize the fantasy sports experience in the early days of the Black Diamond League with the launches of Two Men On and Stuck in the Ivy on BDL Radio and BDL TV.

A Conversation About Those Trusty CBS Projections (2021 Edition)

BDL Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

It's 2021 season preview time! In today's show, we reveal preseason PowerScores for each team in the BDL, discuss each division's projected winner and announce our picks for the BDL Championship. For this super-sized show, we brought in reinforcements to sort things out, including former BDL Champion Chris of the Beers and title-less BDL legend Joe of the Amish Brotherhood.

All About Those Picks, 'Bout Those Picks, No Amish

BDL Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, BDL Draft specialist Matt of the Carolina Cardinals joins us to discuss the winners and losers of the recent 2021 draft. Plus, we stare in horror as the Amish Brotherhood GM trips and falls off the mountain yet again.

The Unimpeachable Crawford Cramps

BDL Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, the Crawford Cramps GM takes us on a journey down his remarkable path to making an unsuspecting Republican write fat checks. Also, we discuss the upcoming 2021 Cramps campaign as the club eyes reclaiming the West Division. Finally, Mike Trout is available for a small fortune.

Does Anyone Have Conor's Number?

BDL Podcast Network — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In today's show, the GraysView Lions GM gets inside to recount his unique road to the BDL and... defend his love of Korean boy bands? Also, Alex discusses his club's first year in the league and gets candid about the trades that have recalibrated the franchise.

Gettin' Chicky With It

BDL Podcast Network — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:15:00 -0400

In this pilot installment of The Inside Podcast, the BDL's Memphis Chicks GM joins the show to discuss his club's growth and odds for a successful 2021 season. Plus, we delve into fantasy baseball during COVID, the Rockets' second BDL trophy and reactions from the recent BDBA rookie draft.