Indy Ball Report

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...

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.

Recorded- October 13, 2023   Uploaded- October 14, 2023 Big changes continue among Indy Ball managers and this time it hits the Frontier League. Sioux City may have found a home and Lexington is in hot water again. This and more on the latest edition of the Indy Ball Report Podcast.

Recorded- October 5, 2023   Uploaded- October 7, 2023 The end of the 2023 season has reached us. The guys look at the ALPB championship series and the conclusion of the Champions Baseball League. Also some end of year awards and more changes in dugouts from Islip to Billings.

Recorded- September 28, 2023   Uploaded- September 30, 2023 So there was some news this week. The Frontier League expanded and a member of the ALPB won’t be back in 2024. There’s also some movement among the manager ranks with the Indy Ball season nearly over. We have playoff updates too with another champion crowned and the last one nearing the end. Also there’s action south of the border with th...

Recorded- September 20, 2023   Uploaded- September 23, 2023 Ryan is live on location in Lancaster as we record midweek. We take a look at the 2 league champions and the last 3 remaining playoff series too. Not to mention some news from the ALPB.   Note: This episode was recorded prior to the Kansas City Monarchs game 4 victory. Their championship will be discussed next week.

Recorded- September 15, 2023 Uploaded- September 16, 2023 A massive expansion and realignment blast coming at you this week on the Indy Ball Report. We breakdown the shifting ALPB landscape and where teams could be going as well as what the Frontier League will look like 2024. The AAPB is also looking to Tennessee for their next landing spot. Then a full playoff debrief for the AAPB, Frontier, and...

Recorded- September 7, 2023 Uploaded- September 9, 2023 It’s time for the playoffs! Nick and Ryan look at the wild card matchups in the Frontier League and the opening round matchups in the American Association. They also give some incite into the playoff picture for the Pioneer and Atlantic Leagues. Also more developments on the situation in Gastonia and realignment across the Indy Ball landscape...

Recorded- September 1, 2023   Uploaded- September 2, 2023 We have a title fight between the Boulders, ValleyCats, and Frontier League umpires this week. The undercard features some good match ups too like the Vibes new GM, a king sized series preview, and look at who’s on the outside looking in at the playoff in a couple of leagues. Step into the ring for another edition of the Indy Ball Report Po...

Recorded- August 25, 2023   Uploaded- August 26, 2023 We look at the big news dropping from Sioux City and some spilled milk in Milwaukee before previewing a major matchup in the AAPB. Also a new game gets debuted.

Recorded- August 17, 2023   Uploaded- August 19, 2023 Steals are up and we’re down to talk about it. There’s also a major series brewing in the Atlantic League that we’re previewing.

Recorded- August 10, 2023   Uploaded- August 12, 2023 The guys discuss the playoff picture across the core four indy leagues and who’s playing days will extend past labor day weekend. A quick Gastonia update and then the wheel is introduced.

Recorded- August 3, 2023   Uploaded- August 5, 2023 The boys are back to bring you an update on the Gastonia situation and the confrontation in Spire City. There’s also some very encouraging news about the Valleycats future and we get back to talking about baseball again. That includes a deep dive into the Frontier League’s playoff picture.

Recorded- July 28, 2023   Uploaded- July 29, 2023 Major news from the Atlantic League with Gastonia facing serious financial issues and York’s field getting vandalized. Also their All-Star team is announced. The AAPB announced another partnership and a key piece to the ValleyCats bullpen heads out the door for unknown reasons. A lot is happening on this all news edition of the Indy Ball Report Pod...

Recorded- July 19, 2023   Uploaded- July 22, 2023 The Frontier League needs a new president, the AAPB has new members of their hall of fame, and we hit a surprising amount of pig talk. There’s also a review of every Indy Ball team’s first half. If that doesn’t get you, nothing will

Recorded- July 13, 2023   Uploaded- July 15, 2023 There’s a lot of meat on this bone. The guys look at the rough state of the Jackals off the field and what can be done about it. On the flipside, the AAPB is playing with the big dogs now. There’s the first half of the year to tidy up and more of the usual attics from the Indy Ball Report this week.