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Recorded- February 24, 2022 Uploaded- February 25, 2022 Big personal news, staff completion, some new names and opportunities plus much more in the way of news. The review of 22 continues with the American Association East division.

Nick reviews Miles Wolff's new memoir titled There's a Bulldozer on Home Plate and goes over the pros and cons of the book. Thanks to our friends at McFarland Publishing for getting us advanced access to the book, making this possible. If you'd like to purchase the book you can do so at the link below. https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theres-a-bulldozer-on-home-plate/

Recorded- February 17, 2022 Uploaded- February 18, 2022 Nick and Will look at the new field in Hinchcliff and new rules in the Pioneer League. Also a new addition to the 25th anniversary team, a tryout, and Frederick’s coaching staff gets rounded out. The ALPB review is finished with a look back on the south division.

Recorded- February 10, 2022 Uploaded- February 11, 2022 Nick and Will are back to talk about the finalists for the name the team contest in Frederick and the latest addition to the 25th Anniversary team. Also coaching staff are being finalized and the season review series continues with the ALPB North.

Recorded- February 3, 2022 Uploaded- February 4, 2022 A lot of news going down this week. The Atlantic League announced a special honor for a select few. Sioux Falls sets their sights on a new coup and a major face leaves the Association. The Pioneer League keeps making moves and the Maverick League reminds us they exist. Oh and we have the 2nd half of our 2022 Frontier League review featuring the East division this time. Jam packed episode this week of the Indy Ball Report. News 2;55-01;22;35 Frontier East Review- 01;22;35-02;36;10

The guys are alone this week to talk about a big HS tourny in Paterson, a returning staff in So. Maryland, a new staff in Billings, and the grand piece of this episode is our look back at the Frontier League's West division in 2022.

Interview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 20, 2022 Uploaded- January 21, 2022 Will is back from Vegas and we’re back with the second half of our Tri-City interviews. Matt Callahan (TCVC VP/GM) jumps on to talk some Valleycats baseball. We also have a Frederick update and a bunch of hirings. All this and more on the Indy Ball Report.

Interview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 13, 2022 Uploaded- January 14, 2022 Will is off in Vegas but before he left the guys got to sit down and talk with Valleycats manager and Indy Ball legend Pete Incaviglia.

Interview- January 6, 2022 Recorded- January 6, 2022 Uploaded- January 7, 2022 Count em, 2 major milestones as the crew reaches the 200 episode mark and they welcome their first MLB player to the show. Logan Watkins (Cleburne Manager) joins the show to talk about his journey in baseball from Wrigley to Wichita to Mexico and beyond. There some major hirings in the ALPB and our first radio deal of the offseason too.

Interview- December 23, 2022 Recorded- December 30, 2022 Uploaded- December 31, 2022 We welcome Windy City Thunderbolts GM Mike VerSchave to the show to talk about the 2023 ASG, the new manager in town, the Chicago baseball scene, and more. Then a look at a returning ALPB promotion and the new sheriff in the ‘peg. Also a playoff proposal.

Recorded- December 23, 2022 Uploaded- December 24, 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition. You send in questions and we give you the answers. Features this year are personal bio info, show’s future, thoughts on ALPB online presence, our favorite leagues, and more!

Recorded on December 15/17, 2022 Uploaded on December 17, 2022 We interviewed Grand Junction Jackalopes President Mick Ritter and discuss what went into their championship last year and much more. We also breakdown the new Legends manager and the shake up in the AAPB.

There’s a continental sized partnership forming in the American Association and they’re also looking for the most valuable of modern day resources; influencers. Recorded- December 9, 2022 Uploaded- December 10, 2022

Recorded- December 3, 2022 Uploaded- December 3, 2022 There’s some big changes coming to Quebec and possibly Shreveport as well. The Boomers retain some big pieces, Lake Erie adds one, and Empire State tries to change their fortune.

Recorded- November 26, 2022 Uploaded- November 26, 2022 The Frontier League has announced their All-Star weekend and Lexington is getting a fan focused review. The guys talk about both and backtrack on some news from Charleston in this edition of the Indy Ball Report.

While both hosts are sick neither is sick of exciting news weeks. We have a new team in the ALPB and end of year awards in the Pioneer League. Also a major change coming to the Frontier League and American Association.

Ryan joins the show again this week. This time we talk about the ALPB’s flawed schedule roll out and the general direction of independent baseball. Also some staffing news in NJ and Gastonia. There’s also an important discussion on Taylor Swift and her albums. Recorded- November 12, 2022 Uploaded- November 12, 2022

The crew welcome Anthony Barone (Milwaukee Milkmen manager) to the show to talk about the Milkmen, American Association, and more. There are also some schedules that are out and a rebrand in the Pioneer League. The Miners named a new manager and the guys discuss as well. Recorded- November 1 & 4, 2022 Uploaded- November 5, 2022

Will has returned and we have 3 different pieces of headline worthy new along with a recap of news from last week and a dose of local color.

While Will’s away Nick will hold down the fort and get you up to date with the news but first there's a fun interview with Missoula Paddleheads manager Michael Schlact. Recorded- October 18 & 22, 2022 Uploaded- October 22, 2022

The guys welcome Brian LoPinto from the Friends of Hinchcliffe to the show to tell us about baseball in Paterson and the history of the ballpark as well. As some big coaching carousel news as well. Recorded- October 13 & 15, 2022 Uploaded- October 15, 2022 Brian's Link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233107546713577/

We have our first offseason show in 6 months and the guys are having some fun with it. There’s a slew of schedule releases and some offseason awards in the Atlantic League. Lake Erie also names their manager and we have some Banana Ball to talk about. Recorded- October 6, 2022 Uploaded- October 8, 2022

The Indy Ball season is done and we have a champion in the Atlantic League! We’ll look at the ALPB playoffs as a whole plus end of season awards. Not to mention some manager news as well. Recorded- October 1, 2022 Uploaded- October 1, 2022

Recorded- September 24, 2022 Uploaded- September 26, 2022 The guys talk about championships in 3 leagues and the playoffs in 1 other league.

It’s been a long week away from the field but on it was something else. There’s playoffs in all four partner leagues and three championship games to look at this week. Not to mention, the Jackals confirmed what we already knew. You’ll need to hear this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- September 16, 2022 Uploaded- September 17, 2022 (YT Edition)

It’s the start of playoffs in Indy Ball and we have to talk about the wild card week that’s lived up to its name. Plus a no hitter from last week, new rules, and everything else in the world of Indy Ball. Recorded- September 10, 2022 Uploaded- September 10, 2022

We have a big show this week. There’s a playoff race in all 4 partner leagues and 3 of those seasons are into the final stretch. We have more drama in Tri-City involving the usual suspects and some disturbing news out of Lexington. Recorded- September 2, 2022 Uploaded- September 3, 2022 https://twitter.com/ALPBroundup/status/1565680226675335168 https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/ValleyCats-lose-latest-chapter-in-feud-with-17414341.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral

The Jackals' time at Yogi Berra Stadium has come to end. We’ll look back at the stadium they called home for 25 year and what that final gameday was like. Also, we’re looking at playoff races, a new team coming to an old market, and a very interesting giveaway in Charleston. Recorded- August 26, 2022 Uploaded- August 27, 2022

The Jackals are moving out of the only place they’ve ever called home and we have the inside scoop on the place they’ll be moving to in 2023. The Frontier League’s transaction deadline has come and gone as the playoff races enter the final turn. Who comes out on top? We tell you what we think about it and the American Association’s playoff race as well on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- August 19, 2022 Uploaded- August 20, 2022

The Frontier League’s East Division is heating up with under 2 dozen games left and playoff spots still wide open. Washington accomplished a major franchise milestone and an ALPB alum did as well. Speaking of the ALPB, there’s news on their Hagerstown expansion and playoff race. The AAPB is becoming settled except for the West Division. And the Pioneer League has history too. All this and more on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- August 13, 2022 Uploaded- August 13, 2022

We’re talking about all 4 partner leagues this week. Quebec shows that they do bleed and the sharks are closing in. The Pioneer League second half is gaining steam and their hidden gems come to light. The Association comes to fight to their finish line and the Atlantic League it Lancaster that’s Barnstormin' the top of North. Recorded- August 6, 2022 Uploaded- August 6, 2022

The guys recorded a special Saturday session to get you prepped for the final half of the Indy Ball season with a look at the big 3 leagues. Recorded- July 30, 2022 Uploaded- July 30, 2022

Kumar Rocker has been drafted and where has caught us by surprise, we breakdown his case and the future in the Frontier League. Also, we have some red hot teams and a settling up that need to be discussed. Recorded- July 20, 2022 Uploaded- July 23, 2022

We have a shoe throwing incident to discuss and all-star fever is in full swing this week in Indy Ball. We also saw a 16 year old record fall and a new Hall of Fame established as well. All this and more on this week's episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Recorded- July 15, 2022 Uploaded- July 16, 2022

There are big moves around Indy Ball. In the Frontier, the Boulders are charging in the East division and Y’alls may be done in the west. Over in the Association, Milwaukee is a crossroad in their season. And the 2nd half is under way in the ALPB. A lot going on this week on the Indy Ball Report. Recorded- July 8, 2022 Uploaded- July 9, 2022

Recorded- July 1, 2022 Uploaded- July 2, 2022 The American Associations named their All-Star rosters this week and the impossible has finally happened for the Greys.

Will returns! We’re talk about hot teams, cold teams, and whatever the Empire State Greys are. Also controversy in Florence and history in Fargo, alongside massive changes in the Rockies. A lot of excitement this week on the Indy Ball Report! Recorded- June 23, 2022 Uploaded- June 25, 2022

We have a host swap this week. Will is out for the week and Ryan from ALPB Roundup fills in. We talk about ALPB (Duh), AAPB, Frontier League, and Pioneer League baseball. Recorded- June 17, 2022 Uploaded- June 18, 2022

Well it’s certainly been a week in Indy Ball. We have a war of words for the top spot in all of Indy Ball and enough ALPB drama to fill a high school arts department. Including a legendary set of circumstances, an issue with odd numbers, and a toasty situation in Southern Maryland. We speak with Luther College hitting coach and former AAPB outfielder Alex Boxwell on his retirement and handling anxiety in baseball. Also, Kumar Rocker made his professional debut for Tri-City. Follow us as we satisfy your burning passion for Indy Ball talk this week of the Indy Ball Report podcast. Recorded- June 9,10, 2022 (interview, show) Uploaded- June 11, 2022

It’s the first week of full baseball talk as the guys are all here to break down the early action in the American Association, Atlantic League, and Frontier League. Also, bad takes are exposed and a big interview announcement to boot. Recorded- June 3, 2022 Uploaded- June 4, 2022

Everyone is back from their vacation’s and it’s a good thing because we have a big week. There’s some controversy brewing out in the ALPB and the Frontier League is starting to take shape. Likewise, it’s getting late early in the ALPB as the divisional races are starting to settle. The American Association had some surprises for us as they're a tenth of the way home. And of course we have our final league preview this week for the Pioneer League. A lot happened, so you won’t want to miss this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 28, 2022 Uploaded- May 28, 2022 Intro- 00;00-01;40 ALPB Talk- 01;40-19;05 Frontier Talk- 19;05-29;00 AAPB Talk- 29;00-39;48 Pioneer League Preview- 39;48-01;17;45 General Info- 43;00-47;26 Teams/Division- 47;26-48;25 New for 22- 48;25-51;20 Recap of 21- 51;20-53;00 Team Previews- 53;00-01;14;25 North- 53;00-01;03;16 Billings- 53;00-55;11 Glacier- 55;11-57;20 Great Falls- 57;20-59;17 Idaho Falls- 59;17-01;02;04 Missoula- 01;02;04-01;03;16 South- 01;03;16-01;14;25 Boise- 01;03;16- 01;05;22 Grand Junction- 01;05;22-01;07;40 Northern Colorado- 01;07;40-01;10;34 Ogden- 01;10;34-01;12;11 Rocky Mountain- 01;12;11-01;14;25 Predictions- 01;14;25-01;17;45 Outro- 01;17;45-END

With Nick away unconventional methods were needed. Hence the gang brought in reinforcements in the form of Ryan from ALPB Roundup to help hold court on everything happening in the league thus far in the season. Recorded- May 14, 2022 Uploaded- May 21, 2022

It’s time for the 3rd preview and it’s the Frontier League’s turn! Nick and Will breakdown the offseason and outlook for each of the league’s 16 teams. There’s also AAPB opening day and the past week in the ALPB to discuss, including issues over in Staten Island. And a big signing in Indy Ball. You won’t want to miss this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 13, 2022 Uploaded- May 14, 2022 Intro- 00;00-01;48 Krause dismissal- 01;48-13;00 ALPB this week- 13;00-23;10 FL Preview- 23;10-01;41;35 Overview- 23;10-25;30 Extra Innings- 25;30-32;10 Playoffs- 32;10-33;45 Teams/Divisions- 33;45-35;35 2022 News/Info- 35;35-38;30 2021 Recap- 38;30-42;15 East Preview- 42;15-01;14;05 Sussex County- 42;15-46;30 Empire State- 46;30-49;00 NJ- 49;00-53;05 NY- 53;05-57;10 Ottawa- 57;10-01;00;55 Quebec- 01;00;55-01;04;45 TR- 01;04;45-01;08;20 TC- 01;08;20-01;14;05 West Preview- 01;14;05-01;40;50 Evansville- 01;14;05-01;18;35 Florence- 01;18;35-01;21;50 Gateway- 01;21;50-01;25;15 Joliet- 01;25;15-01;27;55 Lake Erie- 01;27;55-01;31;10 Schaumburg- 01;31;10-01;35;03 Washington- 01;35;03-01;38;13 Windy City- 01;38;13-01;41;50 Predictions- 01;41;50-01;47;00 Outro- 01;47;00-END Referenced episodes are linked in the show notes on indyballreport.com

It’s American Association (AAPB) preview week! Nick and Will breakdown all the info you need to know from the 2021 season and offseason and then look at the rosters of each of the 12 teams to give you an idea of what’s in store for this year. All an intro discussion on the flaming hot teams in the Atlantic League and those teams in the Empire State that need to find their way still. A nearly 2 hour long show for you on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- May 6, 2022 Uploaded- May 7, 2022 Intro- 00;00-00;50 ALPB this week- 00;50-23;30 AAPB Preview- 23;30-01;41;35 2022 News/Info- 23;30-39;30 2021 Recap- 39;30-43;00 West Preview- 43;00-01;16;21 Fargo-Moorehead- 43;00-49;10 Kansas City- 49;10-56;36 Lincoln- 56;36-01;02;30 Sioux City- 01;02;30-01;07;20 Sioux Falls- 01;07;20-01;11;06 Winnipeg- 01;11;06-01;16;21 East Preview- 01;16;21-01;41;57 Chicago- 01;16;21-01;22;29 Cleburne- 01;22;29-01;25;49 Gary- 01;25;49-01;29;17 Kane County- 01;29;17-01;32;54 Lake Country- 01;32;54-01;37;07 Milwaukee- 01;37;07-01;41;57 Predictions- 01;41;57-01;49;35 Outro- 01;49;35-END

We have baseball to talk about again! For the first time in 2022 the guys are able to talk about regular season Atlantic League action. That means we’re talking about the Ferryhawks’ early struggles and Gastonia’s flaming hot start. Of course it was also a busy news week as well. Sioux City is feuding with the Explorers and it’s turning into a pain in the rear. The Frontier League had a busy week too and now looks a little bit different. We’ll explain on this episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- April 29, 2022 Uploaded- April 30, 2022

Recorded- April 22, 2022 Uploaded- April 23, 2022 It’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for. The Atlantic League preview is finally here! Nick and Will breakdown every team and division, giving you all the information you need to know about the 2022 Atlantic League season. Not to mention some predictions and a recap of the 2021 season too. Oh and we have news too. The Pioneer League is launching a new show with some controversial hosts and the Frontier League has a new partner. A lot happening this week on the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Intro- 00;00-03;55 Frontier League Partnership- 03;55-09;25 Pioneer League Show- 09;25-23;13 ALPB Preview- 23;13-02;08;25 Recap- 23;13-36;20 Offseason- 36;20-46;15 North Division- 46;15-01;32;41 Staten Island- 46;15-59;40 Lancaster- 59;40-01;12;45 York- 01;12;45-01;20;37 Southern Maryland- 01;20;37-01;28;32 Long Island- 01;28;32-01;32;41 South Division- 01;32;41-02;00;22 High Point- 01;32;41-01;38;39 Charleston- 01;38;39-01;44;40 Gastonia- 01;44;40-01;48;55 Lexington- 01;48;55-01;53;37 Wild Health- 01;53;37-02;00;22 Predictions/Conclusion- 02;00;22-02;08;25 Outro- 02;08;25-END

We have made it! The last show of the offseason is upon us. The guys get it going talking about Sioux Falls stadium renovations and the possibility of the ALPB landing in Massachusetts. The obligatory mascot discussion and some fun at the expense of the state of Montana is also included. Not to mention some more Pioneer League talk and hirings, plus news from another western league as well. A jammed back finale to the offseason on this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- April 15, 2022 Uploaded- April 16, 2022 Intro- 00;00-02;00 Sioux Falls Stadium Renovations- 02;00-11;17 Mascot name- 11;17-16;10 Pioneer League Draft- 16;10-21;30 Billings talk- 21;30-30;47 Staff hirings- 30;47-42;05 Lowell Renovations- 42;05-01;00;15 Outro- 01;00;15-END

We have a major barrier broken via Staten Island’s newest player and a major shift in the landscape of Sioux City’s roster via two key departures. Speaking of rosters, the Pioneer League has added some faces after their draft this past week and High Point has some impressive faces coming to camp. Is a mascot more important than a placeholder? Find out on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report! Recorded- April 8, 2022 Uploaded- April 9, 2022

The Pioneer has some exciting technology on the horizon and the way of baseball is changing across the minor leagues. Gastonia makes a new hire for a new position and a familiar face is back in the American Association. We hit you with the steel chair on this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Recorded- March 31, 2022 Uploaded- April 2, 2022

The American Association ASG officially has a location and Lancaster has a coaching staff. The ALPB also held their league tryout and draft. We break it down here. Recorded- March 25, 2022 Uploaded- March 26, 2022