Put Me In, Coach!

It’s time to wrap up the season and recap the Fall Classic! This week we look at all the big moments from the World Series, the standout performances, the crazy storylines, the broadcast, the vibes, the fans, and so much more! Plus, a little free agency news and we say goodbye to our second season of podcasting! Thank you all so much for listening, we’ll be back for Spring Training! ⚾ Put Me In,...

We look back at the Championship Series played between the Guardians-Yankees and Mets-Dodgers: break down the tight AL “classic” postseason series and the offensive explosion in the NL. Plus, Matt’s got one last conspiracy theory for the season, we lament the fall of the OMG Mets, and look ahead to a less-than-exciting World Series! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins...

We’re back with a non-traditional recap of the 2024 Postseason so far - the exciting twists and turns and the dramatic finishes in the Wild Card and Division rounds, with lots of fun facts along the way! ⚾ We are not following our normal release schedule - just trying to keep up with the Postseason schedule for our next two episodes! Thank you! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by...

We are wrapping up the final few weeks of the baseball season with a rundown of all the big headlines, including the Tigers’ Cinderella run, the drama in the NL Wild Card, the massive collapses in the AL, and the big pitching vs offense debate! Plus, we revisit our predictions from the beginning of the season! ⚾ For your own Matt Coggins-designed Tigers “Roar of ’24” shirt, visit the link here!...

This week, we look at some of the greatest late-season spoilers in baseball history who ruined the postseason dreams of their rivals, as well as some of 2024's potential spoilers waiting in the wings! Plus: Carl digs into how much WAR matters in the MVP race, the weird catcher who was giving up signs, the first righty splash hit, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by M...

Author Brian Scala joins the pod to talk about his work and the impact baseball has had on the media landscape. Plus: Aaron Judge's cartoonish slump, the debate over fastballs being too fast, and Carl presents a pair of Mets who had "Holy Shit" seasons! ⁠Brian's website can be found here⁠ , and his new book ⁠"Core Memories" is available September 17!⁠ ⚾ Put Me In, Coac...

As we approach the final month of the season, we look at the current postseason picture and how it might have shaped up differently in the past. Plus, a deep dive into Rich Hill and some other "old" ballplayers, continued White Sox suck coverage, the AL Cy Young debate, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Qua...

Imagine playing for years as a professional baseball player, only to retire and imagine your real dream as a full-time photographer! This week we look into the guys who had exciting careers after their playing days ended. Plus, Matt recaps his Chicago adventure and Carl presents a pioneering Holy Shit season! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme...

Originally aired exactly one year ago, here's our episode on baseball injuries to tide you over until our next new pod! ~~~ We dig in to the history of ailments on the diamond, some of the weirdest afflictions players have suffered, and the most consequential injuries and biggest comebacks the game has ever seen! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell...

I hardly know hers! Thanks to the legacy of Pedro Grifol, we're talking about some of the worst and shortest-tenured managers in baseball history. Plus, a suspension-worthy slur, a badass catch in the park, a new venue for the game, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced...

We're taking a gander at some of the worst second half and end-of-season performances in the history of baseball! Plus, Snell's no-hitter, Leyland's retired number, the White Sox making history, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced by Matt Coggins / Arctic Soun...

We are back to take a deep dive into the trade deadline - the weird trades, the good trades, and every trade in between! Plus, our take on the Skubal drama, Paul Skenes no-hitter, a car jacker, and a Holy Shit Season eclipsed by the greatest season ever! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and...

It's our All Star Week Special! In honor of the best in baseball getting together for the Midsummer Classic, we take a look at some of the worst All Star Games ever played, and rundown objectively the least-deserving All Stars of all time! Plus, big shoe news, immaculate innings, OMG, and more! We will be off next week! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl...

This week we break down all the reasons to keep watching your favorite baseball team even when the season is past salvaging. Plus, a look at the All Star roster and the major snubs, other fun baseball news, furries, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced by Matt Coggins / Ar...

With the recent success of the Mets and Astros, we ask when exactly is a season dead, and what are some of the craziest climbs in baseball history? Plus, a modern miracle has a "Holy Shit Season" and the Home Run Derby gets a shakeup! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced b...

Matt's wife Ashley Kok joins the show as fill-in co-host as we look at the history of ballparks - where they came from and how they evolved over time. Plus, a baseball-related contract killer strikes in England, a pirate tries to meet the Pirates, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edit...

This week we cover controversial "ballhawk" Zack Hample and try to figure out what his deal is. Plus, more gambling news, getting "Abreu'ed", and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced by Matt Coggins / Arctic Sounds. For more, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠...

In light of the recent controversies around sports betting, we take a look at baseball's history and current troubled relationship with gambling. Plus, a new chapter in "Holy Shit Seasons," a recap of the London Series, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and produced by...

Carl is joined by guest host (and his wife) Katie Mizell ( Cheap Smut podcast ) to talk about being married to a baseball fanatic and to take a deep dive into out queer pro baseball players throughout history in honor of Pride Month! Plus, we say goodbye to Angel Hernandez, hello to Negro League stats, "what the hell" to gambling, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast host...

We're tackling the subject of rebuilds - what they entail, how long they take, and some of the most successful in recent years - before diving in on one current rebuild we think just might be due to a cheating conspiracy! Plus, Carl presents us our first chapter of "Holy Shit Seasons!" and we look at the news on Acuña's injury. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by...

We're back with a discussion about toxicity in baseball fandom - why people are so mad, how the internet plays into the anger, and what good it's doing us or our teams. We also dig into infamous Mets anti-fan Frank "The Tank" Fleming and real fan Max "Rally Pimp" Wiener! Plus, another culprit in the Ippei gambling scandal, StatCast Bat Tracker, sticky stuff, and more!...

We're off again this week, so on rebroadcast is our saga from earlier this season profiling the 1899 Cleveland Spiders - now in one complete episode! If you thought some teams were bad this year, get a load of these losers! We'll be back next week! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited an...

This week we're once again digging into the random little stories from around the baseball world, such as: the Arraez trade, the Arizona bee man, a looming MiLB monopoly, Scherzer's umpire ideas, replaceable pitchers, and more! Plus, we give a brief state of the season as we hit the one month mark. Next week we're taking a lil breakie but we'll be back soon! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is...

Inspired by moves from the Athletics and the NHL's Coyotes, we took a look into the history of baseball teams relocation from one city to another and how it affected the community! Plus, the latest on uniform-gate and the Twins' rally sausage! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Edited and pro...

We're taking some time off this week, so please enjoy this appropriately timed rerun of our episode profiling the baseball umpire!