Indy Ball Report

Quick bonus episode with our expansion segments from last week and a series preview for the FLCS.

Recorded- September 5, 2024 Uploaded- September 7, 2024 Playoffs 2024 are a go! The Frontier League is nearly on their championship round and the American Association is steaming towards their semi-finals. We review all the action so far and look at the Pioneer League’s playoff field this week.

Recorded- August 29, 2024 Uploaded- August 31, 2024 The playoff races are almost done and a titanic collapse might extend one bould team’s season. Elsewhere, playoff selection are on the horizon and other leagues might bright postseason ball back to the bay.

Recorded- August 22, 2024 Uploaded- August 24, 2024 We’re buying stock in teams and their playoff futures this week. Also rehashing the some old topics and award races.

Lots of playoff races going on across all four leagues leading to some uncomfortable conversations. Not to mention a deep dive on a few orgs and the future of one league.

Recorded- August 8, 2024 Uploaded- August 10, 2024 Tragedy strikes in Southern Maryland and many important questions loom above. The guys discuss this and everything from a bus fire to on field play.

Oakland remains in the news as their firing of Micah Franklin shook up more than just the clubhouse. Lots of streaks and slumps across the board right now, we discuss what this could mean for the playoff races across the big 4 leagues.

It's time to talk about the problem kids again as we have some concerns in the Frontier and Pioneer Leagues. Also, the July mid report is on tap this week.

Show Staff Host- Nick Firestone, Ryan Schwinn Producer- Nick Firestone Video/Audio Editor- Nick Firestone Written Content Editor- Nick Firestone Head of Video/Audio Content- Nick Firestone Head of Social Media and Web Content- Nick Firestone RUNDOWN Intro- 0;00-02;21 Nerd Talk- 02;21-40;30 Outro- 40;30-END Music Credits Intro & Outro- Hooky with Sloane

The guys take aim at an exciting new market that might be on the Pioneer League's radar and get into the weeds on league operations. The perfect episode for all the Indy Ball nerds out there!

Recorded- July 10, 2024 Uploaded- July 13, 2024 A pair of beach bums take to the mic to discuss some all star teams and all star games in general. Also, what’s happening to Lexington?

Recorded- July 4, 2024 Uploaded- July 6, 2024 We’ve made it to the halfway mark in the season and that means we’re taking stock of the season so far. We hand out grades this week.

Recorded- June 27, 2024 Uploaded- June 29, 2024 It's that time of the month, Beat the Mid! We look across the landscape to see who has beat the mid allegation in June. Also a visa discussion.

Recorded- June 20, 2024 Uploaded- June 22, 2024 We take a long look at the Railcats organization with help from Kyle Svetich (Railcats Talk) and the golden week ends in Winnipeg. A long look at the Frontier League East included as well.

Kyle (Railcats Talk Podcast) joins the show o talk about the Gary walk-a-thin and the state of the Railcats

There's a foul on the field in the Association and some wild performances across all the leagues. Stay tuned until the end for some catty conversation.

Recorded- June 6, 2024 Uploaded- June 8, 2024 After weeks of hype, Ballers opening day is here! We give our thoughts on how it went plus a look around the core four. We also play find the fraud.

Recorded- May 29, 2024 Uploaded- June 1, 2024 Everyone is underway in 2024! Go around to look at the start of the season for the ALPB, AAPB, FLPB, and PBL. We look over the latest Indy Ball Rankings and try to figure out who is mid.

Recorded- May 23, 2024 Uploaded- May 25, 2024 We finish off the 2024 preview season this week with the Pioneer League and look at an illuminating situation in Yolo. Also an update across the other partner leagues.

Recorded- May 16, 2024 Uploaded- May 18, 2024 Quiet on set, we’re talking about the noise restrictions and missed payments in Milkmen land. The Ballers are raiding some bleachers and the Knockouts took a good punch this week. An update of all the leagues in action this week too. Also Ryan shares a cup of coffee.

Recorded- May 8, 2024 Uploaded- May 11, 2024 Baseball is back in the middle of America (& Canada) this week! We preview the American Association and look at the challenge system that’s coming to the Pioneer League.

Recorded- May 2, 2024 Uploaded- May 4, 2024 We keep up the marathon episodes this week with the Frontier League preview! We also talk about the AAPB’s streaming and Oakland’s renderings. Preview start- 52;23

Recorded- April 18/25, 2024 Uploaded- April 27, 2024 It’s a massive 3 hour long show this week. The guys give the most in depth preview of the Atlantic League that you’ll find and welcome umpire Andy McPherson to the show too! Interview starts at 17;46 Preview Starts at 01;13;00

Recorded- April 17/18, 2024 Uploaded- April 20, 2024 We look at some new developments in Oakland and the development plan in the American Association. A conversation on new LMB rules and some happenings in the state of NJ. Included an interview with NY Boulders head scout Kevin Tuve.

Recorded- April 11, 2024 Uploaded- April 13, 2024 The guys wrap up review season with a look at the Frontier League West and give some thoughts on Hagerstown’s plans for their home opener. Also a quick check in on the state of New England.

Recorded- April 5, 2024 Uploaded- April 6, 2024 The Ballers have become the only game in town but Yolo has some new competition in their backyard. We look at some new additions on the Oakland staff and review the Frontier League’s East division from last year.

Recorded- March 28-29, 2024 Uploaded- March 30, 2024 We welcome Yolo Highwheelers manager Billy Horton to the show to discuss his timein Billings and plans for the new franchise. It’s a Pioneer League Review week as well and we look at the ValleyCats staff and give our thoughts.

Recorded- March 21, 2024 Uploaded- March 23, 2024 All quiet on the front this week. A quick look at Winnipeg’s ballpark upgrades and a review of the AAPB West.

Recorded- March 15, 2024 Uploaded- March 16, 2024 It’s a dog eat dog world, or at least in Chicago it is. We provide another update on the situation in the midwest mecca. Also news of possible expansion in Texas alongside our AAPB East Division review. Nathaniel Ascher of the Lake Erie Crushers joins the show to talk about the team’s analytic efforts. It’s a great lakes special this week!

Recorded- March 9, 2024 Uploaded- March 9, 2024 This is Ryan’s episode as the flu has Nick down worse than Greys vs Quebec. An update on the Dogs situation and a busy week around the Frontier League.

Recorded- March 1, 2024 Uploaded- March 2, 2024 The Dogs might have found themselves in some hot water with how they run their business. New England has unveiled their logo and we finally get to the ALPB South review.

Recorded- February 23, 2024 Uploaded- February 24, 2024 There’s some serious changes coming to coaching staffs including a vet heading out and rookie manager. An international flair is present this week with some tryout news and some stock offseason news. Brady Salisbury joins the show to talk about Gastonia, both future and present.

Recorded- February 16, 2024 Uploaded- February 17, 2024 There’s some rebrands that got very different receptions that we need to talk about. Oakland is moving to a home across town and Sioux City is handing some big extensions too. Jack Jennings joins the shows to discuss his work building the Dockhounds roster in 2023 and 2024.

Recorded- February 8, 2024 Uploaded- February 10, 2024 Gastonia has been officially unveiled, we discuss. Indeed there’s more as the Jackals start a manager hunt late in the offseason. We review the ALPB North’s 2023 season.

Recorded- February 2, 2024 Uploaded- February 3, 2024 Gastonia is set to announce their new ALPB team replacing the Honey Hunters and Windy City/New England add some MLB experience. Mike Pinto joins the program to talk Joliet, Southern Illinois, and so much more! Interview starts at 17;27

Recorded- January 25, 2024 Uploaded- January 27, 2024 The sale of Lexington is complete and wheel give you the details on the newest Pioneer League in Yolo County. The massive coaching carousel spins this week and you’ll get the full details and thoughts on every manager. Referenced Episodes Episode 239 Episode 242-245 Episode 247-249 Episode 254

Recorded- January 18, 2024 Uploaded- January 20, 2024 There’s something going on in Kentucky and we’re looking to get to the bottom of it. Likewise, there’s some major changes coming across the Frontier League and the Pioneer League has an interesting brand roll out.

Recorded- January 12, 2024 Uploaded- January 13, 2024 There’s some expansion fever this week with new markets popping up and old favorites reemerging. There’s also some front office shake ups coming across the Indy Ball landscape. The gang also has an answer for the biggest question in the PBL.

Recorded- January 5, 2024 Uploaded- January 6, 2024 The Indy Ball community lost a titan this week, we speak on Bret Luethner’s passing. Also the Jackals and Ballers have two very unique issues when it comes to getting fans to the ballpark. We look at the B’s issue with the A’s about the O. Co and the Jackals open letter.

Recorded- December 29, 2023 Uploaded- December 30, 2023 It’s that time again, the Q/A is back! The tradition, unlike any other, where we take your questions and give you our answers. The 5th annual Q/A episode has everything from ALPB hypotheticals to hot takes.

Recorded- December 22, 2023 Interview- December 13, 2023 Uploaded- December 23, 2023 Massachusetts is doing some major work on the stadium front and New England has their first commander and chief. Gastonia has more issues coming their way too. We also talk to the founder of FL Savant and analytics leader for the Frontier League Jack Kelly.

Recorded- December 14, 2023 Interview- December 13, 2023 Uploaded- December 16, 2023 Tri-City has sent the white smoke up from the ballpark and announced their new manager. New England quickly backtracks on a recent decision. Then we have a conversation with Tyler Petersen, the Assistant General Manager of the Oakland Ballers.

Recorded- December 7, 2023 Uploaded- December 9, 2023 The ALPB partnership with MLB looks to have run its course and we’re here to break down the long and complicated history they shared over the last 4 years. New England named a manager and the PBL has a schedule, we discuss.

Baseball will remain in Oakland, California! The A’s give way to the B’s as the Pioneer League expands to the Bay Area. We discuss what the birth of the Ballers means for Oakland, the Pioneer League, and Indy Ball as a whole. Also what we think about the Ballers and their brand and what they’ll need to do to be successful. Our thoughts on Baseball United, which just wrapped up their Dubai showcase, and the news from around the Core Four leagues are featured too. Oh and our annual Q/A episode has a date, so get those questions in now!

Recorded- November 24, 2023 Uploaded- November 25, 2023 Just 3 years after they started the Honey Hunters are no more but things are as simple as you might think. The guys break down the situation and try to but the pieces together for the future of baseball in Gas Town and the Atlantic League. We also look north for some more news across Indy Ball.

Recorded- November 16, 2023 Uploaded- November 18, 2023 New England has a name and it’s a bowl full. The carousel never ends as more names hop on and off. The guys are also thankful for a few things in Indy Ball.

Recorded- November 9, 2023 Uploaded- November 11, 2023 We have some major movement in the coaching scene, some foreseen and some surprising. Joliet has a new set of owners and you might recognize them. The AAPB has a schedule and a host for the All Star Game.

Recorded- November 2, 2023 Uploaded- November 4, 2023 ALPB disbursed the players from Spire City and that leaves some questions. The coaching carousel has someone new jump on and an old face finds a landing spot. Tri-City settles their lawsuit against MLB and the Astros and we have name finalists for the New England team. Also Ryan narrows down his choice for a hockey team.

Recorded- October 26, 2023 Uploaded- October 28, 2023 We have a bunch of hirings in the Frontier and Pioneer Leagues and the Baseball United draft was very kind in independent league talent. The guys give their big question for the offseason and Ryan starts to pick a hockey team.

Recorded- October 20, 2023 Uploaded- October 21, 2023 While short for the guys still deliver their thoughts on the ALPB schedule and the Jackals new GM. That and try to make it clear who Ryan is.