Swing and a Miss

Ben and Tyler fly solo for this quick review of the Wildcard Round. Enjoy and let us know who you have moving on!

This week, we’re joined by Boston Hunters captain Alli Schroder, one of the players helping usher in a new era of professional baseball. Alli takes us through a remarkable baseball journey. From pitching for Team Canada at just 16 years old and winning a World Cup bronze medal, to becoming the first woman to play in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference, to being selected fifth overall in th...

Episode 40 is here, and October baseball is almost upon us. This week on Swing and a Miss, we’ve got: League Check In — The playoff picture is taking shape, records are falling, and the final week is about to get chaotic. Avery Demands Answers — Our toughest interviewer is back with another hard-hitting question. WPBL Championship — The Firebells and Queens are headed to a winner-take-all Game 5 f...

Episode 39: September Chaos   September baseball is here, and everything is starting to matter. We check in around the league, dig into the latest developments in the Dodgers scandal, make our picks for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year, and take a look at what the postseason would look like if the playoffs started today. The races are tightening, the stakes are rising, and October is getting d...

Episode 38 is here! We check in on our New Years Resolutions, discuss the league check in, and hit on our staple segments of Avery Demands Answers, Ballpark Brews, and Trivia. But we also dive into what the recent Dodgers scandal means for the longterm health of baseball. Enjoy!

In today's interview on Swing and a Miss, we’re going Bananas. Savannah Bananas pitcher Frank Moscatiello joins us to talk about his journey through baseball, the road that eventually brought him to Banana Ball, and what it’s really like taking the mound as part of one of the biggest shows in sports. We get into the baseball behind the entertainment, pitching in front of massive crowds, life on th...

It's Banana Ball time! Come check out our interview with two-way utility player for The Firefighters, Dakota McFadden! We discuss his time with the Savannah Bananas, the role his family's time serving their community has played in putting on that Firefighter uniform, and how he approaches each game from both a player mindset, but also as someone wanting to give the fans an amazing experience. Enjo...

Episode 37 is here! We recap the opening weekend of the Women’s Pro Baseball League and what we saw from the start of a new era in professional baseball. Then it’s our League Check-In before handing out our winners and losers from the MLB trade deadline. Plus, Avery Demands Answers, Ballpark Brews, trivia, and all the usual nonsense that somehow qualifies as a baseball podcast. Grab a beer and joi...

The trade deadline is almost here, and baseball continues to make absolutely no sense. This week, we dive into the hottest teams, the biggest collapses, Zack Gelof's surprising breakout, the Marlins' historic free fall, and everything else that has us scratching our heads. Plus, we discuss the moves contenders need to make before the deadline and, as always, mix in plenty of laughs, debates, and b...

Thankful to the guys at Sorry in Advance - A Philly Sports Podcast, for having us on this week to discuss the first half of the season, the All Star Game, the Home Run Derby, and our expectations for the rest of the season. Thanks for having us on!

Welcome to Episode 35! Josh is gone but sent us something interesting, we discuss the All Star game and Home Run Derby, plus our staple segments of Avery (Lori) Demands Answers, Ballpark Brews, and Trivia. Enjoy! Episode sponsored by Pit Liquor and Sipping Beers sponsored by Utepils Brewing.

Join us live from Wade Stadium, where we watch the Duluth Huskies take on the La Crosse Loggers! We also welcome special guests Mike Rosenzweig, owner and GM of the Huskies, and Eric Welke of Bent Paddle Brewing. Don't worry, we don't skimp on our normal segments of Avery Demands Answers, Ballpark Brews, or trivia. Enjoy!

This week, we're playing General Manager. With the trade deadline approaching, we take control of our favorite teams and make the moves we think could change the season, for better or worse. Who should buy? Who should sell? Which stars should be moved? And what would you do if you were running your team's front office? Send us your deadline deals, wild trade ideas, and GM masterplans. We may featu...

We were fortunate enough to get time with Twins Broadcaster Cory Provus! We go beyond the booth to talk about the preparation fans never see, the relationships that make baseball special, and the moments that have stuck with him throughout his career. Along the way, we mix in plenty of laughs, a few stories you won't hear during a broadcast, and an honest look at what it's like to call 162 games a...

This week, Swing and a Miss hit the road for a live show at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company! Join us as we talk the latest MLB storylines and enjoy some great beer with fellow baseball fans.  We may also have two voices not normally on the show!  Whether you're here for the baseball, the laughs, or just an excuse to spend an afternoon at a brewery, we've got you covered. Grab a drink, pull up a cha...

Episode 33 is on the turntable, and we're letting it spin. This week on Swing and a Miss, we cover the hottest stories from around Major League Baseball, spotlight the Pitcher of the Moment, crack open another Ballpark Brews review, and tackle a fresh round of baseball questions from Avery Demands Answers. From contenders heating up to teams already making their fans question every life decision t...

We sat down with Connor McKnight for a conversation that goes far beyond the broadcast booth. From the realities of covering a Major League team every single day to the fan connection to the newest Pope, this interview covers a lot of ground.   Enjoy!

We took the show on the road and brought Swing and a Miss to Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth for a live recording. Boy, did it deliver! From beers in hand to a room of baseball fans to a baseball team owner, this one had everything. The kind of chaos that only happens when you put us in front of an audience. We talk ball, take some unexpected turns, and feed off a Duluth crowd that showed up rea...

We sit down with Bob DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians for a conversation that goes well beyond the surface of the game. From the inner workings of a Major League organization to the moments fans never see, Bob shares stories, perspective, and insight from inside the front office. We get into how the game has evolved, what it takes to connect with a fanbase, and the realities of baseball behind...

A great conversation with Minnesota Twins meteorologist Mace Michaels, as we go beyond the forecast and into the role weather plays in baseball at the highest level. Mace breaks down what it’s like working behind the scenes with the Twins, how game-day conditions actually impact decisions, and some of the wildest weather scenarios he’s had to track. We also get into his journey into sports meteoro...

Take a look around the league's injuries with us.  Don't miss our staple segments of Avery Demands Answers, Ballpark Brews, and Trivia, as well!

Join us for a very special interview with Sean Aronson, the voice of the St. Paul Saints!

Come join us for Episode 31 where we discuss what's going on in the league, the new City Connects, and everything in between!

Welcome to our very first live show!   Thank you to Urban Forage Winery and Cider House in Minneapolis; and thank you to everyone who came out to support us!   Cheers!

Who will win the World Series? Who will win AL and NL Rookie of the year? Come join us to find out!