Put Me In, Coach!

In light of 2024's exciting rookie class, we took a look at some of the best and worst rookie seasons in baseball history! Plus, closing the book on the Ippei gambling story, Bad Bunny's agency in trouble, MLB losing TV deals, 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 b...

It's our favorite tradition - the rundown of everything new coming to major league parks this season! We dig in to the stadium upgrades, beer gardens, and (of course) THE FOOD! Plus, the A's move upstate, KC says no to a new stadium, the TJ epidemic, 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...

Our season preview continues as we dive into projections for the league: who's going to win their division, make the playoffs, and face off in the World Series! Plus, a look at some new rules in the MLB, a recap of the first weekend of games and a little bit of drama on the basepaths! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qua...

The 2024 MLB season is upon us and to celebrate we are looking at the top projected players in the league, potential award winners, and everything possible in the greatest sport this year! Plus, a rundown of the Shohei/Ippei gambling scandal and a look into what's going on with the MLBPA. Next week, we'll be tackling projections for the standings, the teams most likely to make the playoffs...

This week the team looks into the Seoul Series and MLB's World Tour, going back to the origins of international regular-season baseball. Plus, we look back on our predictions for the 2023 season, run a simulation for 2024, chat about the unfortunate JD Davis debacle, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack...

We're taking a week off to prep for the new season, so this week please enjoy our takes from the 2023 season. Some bad, some good, all mostly hilarious! Originally broadcast as episodes 7 & 8 in March / April 2023. ⚾ 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 / Arcti...

It's a bit of a random episode as we navigate a ton of headlines and discussions in the lead up to the 2024 season! Topics include: dollar dog night, the future of contracts, expansion, jersey numbers, standing, 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 Cody Bellinger signing an underwhelming deal and fellow Scott Boras client Blake Snell still holding out weeks into Spring Training, we decided to dive into the mechanics of MLB free agency and the trials and tribulations that brought us here. Plus: Illinois Gov puts the kibosh on stadium handouts, the pants shortage, a mysterious statue, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast h...

In light of the hubbub surrounding the ugly new Nike uniforms adorning our beloved players this season, we take a deep-dive into the history of the baseball uniform and how it came to be! Plus, Manfred's retirement, Boras's war, an inspirational college player, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Se...

It's that wonderful time of year where we say BASEBALL is BACK! Spring training gets underway this week, and to celebrate, Carl regales us with the history of spring training, its origins, and why it became commonplace in MLB. Plus, jersey drama, the A's don't know what's going on, Corey Kluber calls it quits, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Cogg...

It's our Super Bowl Special! This week we cover one of the least-appreciated football/baseball crossovers, the "legendary" Tim Tebow! Plus, new owners for the Orioles, a new star for MLB The Show, and a new contract for Bobby Whitt Jr.! ⚾ 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 produc...

This week Carl tells the tale of Willie Hernandez, his legendary MVP/Cy Young/World Series 1984 season, the journey it took him to get there, and his potential impact on baseball today. Plus, we dig into the Hall of Fame class and the exciting new trend of pre-service rookie deals. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is by ⁠⁠Quack Quack S...

Season 2 continues with the next installment of our saga tackling the legendary losers, baseball's own Cleveland Spiders, who won just 20 games in the 1899 season. This week, we take a deep dive into the 1899 season from hell and highlight some of the worst losses and rare wins, then we explore the Spiders' legacy and how they are still shaping the baseball world today. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach...

WE ARE BACK with a brand new season of PUT ME IN, COACH! Matt and Carl present to you our first long-form story tackling the legendary losers, baseball's own Cleveland Spiders, who won just 20 games in the 1899 season. Plus, we provide a brief check-in with how the MLB offseason has gone. Here in the first chapter, we'll look at the history of baseball in Cleveland, how the Spiders came to...

In this Season 1 Finale, we recap the 2023 World Series, wrap up all the manager and player contract threads, dig in to the last of the baseball season news, and give a little preview for what's to come on PMIC! We're taking a nice long break after this episode, but stay tuned to our socials and this feed for our Season 2 announcement! Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt...

An update from Matt in the midst of the World Series - which might end today! Look for our next episode once this series wraps up! 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 or follow us on Twitter or Instagram !

We BLAST some Creed and recap everything that happened in the championship round of the 2023 Postseason! Join us for a breakdown of the different styles of play, the dramatic games, the brutal drama, and our own picks for MVP runners up. Plus, we take a look at the World Series matchup between Texas and Arizona, give thanks to an unlikely hero Senator, and round up the flurry of staffing changes....

What's up dear listeners? Here is a quick message from Matt to do a little explaining about our weird schedule and previewing what's to come in an episode dropping tomorrow! Tune in!

In this special Sunday episode, we catch up on the Divisional Round of the 2023 Playoffs and recap all the excuses made by the Braves and their fans for all the losing they did. 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 or follow us o...

It's a special TUESDAY edition of PMIC! We're talking about - what else - the MLB playoffs! Topics include the milquetoast Wild Card round, the exciting Divisional, the Cinderella Twins, and whether being the best team in the regular season entitles them to "fairer" playoffs. Plus, more Mets front office drama, Trevor Bauer, and the Olympics! This episode was recorded prior to th...

Baseball fan, circus performer, and former radio anchor Jack Lepiarz joins the show as we discuss some of the most egregious award snubs in MLB history and build a roster of players never to win an MVP or Cy Young. Plus, a postseason preview, Miggy's retirement, feces on Francona's scooter, and more! Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme mus...

Inspired by the wild race for the AL West pennant and final Wild Card spot, we look at some of the craziest final crunches in MLB history that sent unlikely contenders to the postseason. Plus, special guest Josh Fekete joins us to celebrate the career of soon-to-retire Guardians skipper Terry Francona. Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.  Theme music is...

A long-awaited episode behind the scenes, this week we're finally tackling the big topic of MLB umpires! We explore the history of the profession, their rise to power through unionization, the process of becoming an ump, and break down some of the worst to call a game this year. Plus, the latest news from the Mets and Red Sox front offices, injuries real and fake, and a little turf talk! Put M...

We're back from a Labor Day break and talking about the exciting approaching end to the season and what teams might make it to the dance in October! Plus, the Strasburg retirement saga, Mike Trout on the trade market, a silly shooting in Chicago, 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 produ...

This week the team follows up last week's expansion conversation with a deep dive into the moment in history when the league tried to do away with two teams and contract down to 28. It's a wild story! Plus, the latest news, Ron DeSantis's baseball career, and a Tiger Talk as we near the end of the season. Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. ...