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Episode 93 - COVID-19

In this episode, Drew and Adam lay out all of the facts of COVID-19, and answer some questions as a pair of professional immunologists. We cut through the fake news, and give you the information you want about 1. Viruses 2. What we know about the virus that causes COVID-19 3. How viruses get to humans 4. The immune response to viruses like COVID-19 5. What you can do to slow the spread of the disease 6. What the medical community is doing to help. If you have any questions for us, email us at baseballogypod@gmail.com [baseballogypod@gmail.com] If are experiencing symptoms such as dry cough, fever, please call a medical professional.

Episode 92 - One Month Ago

In this episode, Drew and Adam spoke back on February 16th, exactly one month ago today. In this episode, things were completely normal, the Astros were still the heart of news coverage in baseball. the Mookie Betts trade was still making waves in LA and Boston. Listen in, and enjoy our bliss, lack of anticipation for the upcoming pandemic, and what disappointment that was to come.

Episode 91 - Lopsided Teams: The Leaning Tower of WAR

In this episode, Drew and Adam banter about the punishments received by the astros, and the fallout around the league. Later, they discuss trade talks surrounding Nolan Arenado and Mookie Betts. In Under the Microscope, Drew discusses the most lopsided teams (teams whose WAR is predominantly derived from either pitching OR hitting). Later, Adam breaks down the Twins signing of Josh Donaldson, and how that boosts the Twins' infield defense. Further on, Drew discusses the use of the phrase "the Next Mike Trout" and finds the first player that the phrase was used on. Finally, Drew and Adam stick up for Larry Walker, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his last year on the ballot.

Episode 90 - Somebody Stole my Sign

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss sign stealing allegations against the Red Sox. Later, they cover a wide array of arbitration deals including Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, and others. Also, they discuss the Rays acquisition of Jose Martinez from the Cardinals. In under the microscope, Drew and Adam discuss the correlation between xBA and exit velocity and launch angle. Behind enemy lines discusses the Twins signing a couple of pitchers, Homer Bailey and Rich Hill, and an extension for Miguel Sano.

Episode 89 - Sneaky Decent

In this episode, Drew and Adam open with discussion about Albert Belle, and then proceed into discussion about some major moves around the league including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon, and others. Later, Drew dives into Wade Miley's pitch tipping, and finds a not so exciting conclusion. Afterward, Drew examines the highest disparity between FIP and ERA over the course of a single player's career, and finds a race you can watch next season! Later, Adam goes behind enemy lines and discusses some of the Twins options for the remainder of the offseason. Finally, Drew discusses how much longer Mike Trout will be the best player in baseball, and Adam sticks up for Tyler Clippard, who has outlandish BABIP numbers.