Rain Delay Theater

In honor of episode 99, the guys run down a list of players to wear the number 99! See how your two venerable hosts are able to evaluate players like Aaron Judge, So Taguchi, and Brian Bruney with the same amount of insight. Jack and Jeremy also check in on the Len Kasper departure from the Cubs, the Adam Eaton acquisition for the White Sox, and some other free agent signings. Plus, we're treated...

It's episode 98 and that calls for another revisit to a recent expansion draft as Jack and Jeremy take a look at the inaugural rosters for the 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The guys also run down some notable Rule 5 picks from the recent past, in honor of the upcoming draft. Also, at the top of the show, the guys run down a few news items including the non-tender of Kyle...

This week, Jack and Jeremy look back all the way to the late 1800s to talk about a couple old, old, old timers who were a couple of the best baseball players of their generation, Billy Hamilton and Dan Brouthers. The guys also recount some fun stories of seeing their '97 rookies in person.

Jack and Jeremy bring you a whopper of an episode this week as the two breakdown all the names on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. Many thoughts are shared and stay tuned for yet another late episode bonus rant by Jeremy about Barry Bonds. At the top of the show, the guys discuss the departure of Theo Epstein, the Ryan Tepera MVP vote, and the recent hospitalization of Tommy Lasorda coming off his sp...

Jack and Jeremy welcome old friend and first returning guest Ben Perkins to watch some of our favorite baseball commercials. A newspaper-tossin' Randy Johnson, George Brett going HAM on a bar of soap, and Andre Dawson standing in front of some fake fence samples make appearances as well as a knockin-on-death's-door Tommy Lasorda. Before that, the guys share their thoughts on Tony LaRussa's newest...

This week, Jack and Jeremy touch on the White Sox's Tony LaRussa hiring debacle, revisit their over/unders from the beginning of the season, and talk about some top free agents this offseason. And stay tuned for another late episode Jeremy story of meeting Mick "Mankind" Foley at a Rosemont, IL hotel (1:20:00)

Well, the Word Series is over and Jack and Jeremy bring you a full recap of the bizarre and uneasy postgame celebration with a COVID positive red-beared maniac roaming the field. Many more bizarre things from the series are also discussed including Rob Manfred’s bizarre speaking patterns, the snooze fest of the Dodgers’ owner's prewritten acceptance speech, and Joc Pederson’s unintelligible mumbli...

Hot off the heels of the LCS, Jack and Jeremy run down some recent oddball LCS and World Series MVPs - you're on notice Steve Pearce! The guys also do a bit of recap on the LCS's and play a fun new game of "Do You Like Him?" with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the spirit of Halloween, Jack shares a colorful and chilling tale of Albert Belle and some trick or treaters. Get ready for the World Series w...

With the League Division Series' in the books, Jack and Jeremy recap the goings on in each league. The guys also give their thoughts about the firing of White Sox manager Rick Renteria. Finally, Jack and Jeremy discuss their thoughts about announcer Brian Anderson and Jack doesn't hold back!

It's been a wacky season, the playoffs are here, and Jack and Jeremy are down to clown as they give you their thoughts on the first round's winners and losers. JT Realmuto, bald Dustin Hoffman, and fringe announcers are all part of the discourse as the guys try to make sense of this expanded postseason. Also, Jack attempts a tribute to the late Bob Gibson - will Jeremy *finally* say something nice...

Jack and Jeremy convene to run down the current playoff picture in baseball and briefly touch on front runners for end of the year awards...but really a bulk of the show is further unpacking the 80s phenomenon that is Spuds McKenzie. The guys also talk about the crazy dude who broke into Fenway Park during a Red Sox/Yankees game and Jeremy's thoughts on a certain Marquee Network pre- and postgame...

In honor of MLB's playoff bubble announcement, Jack and Jeremy present each other with three choices of a random mixture of baseball stars, heroes, and misanthropes to enter into a bubble with. And the choices aren't pretty. Who would you rather have in your bubble: Joe West, Thom Brennaman, or Aubrey Huff? Ouch, pretty grim. But the guys must decide in this week's episode - wish them luck!

This week, Jack and Jeremy take a moment to reflect on the top 5 things they each miss about not being able to see live baseball this year. The guys also discuss Billy Hamilton (new Cubs bum), Erasmo Ramirez (general baseball bum), and Joe West (umpire/racist bum).

Inspired by Jarrod Dyson, recent trade acquisition of the White Sox and 50th round draft pick, Jack and Jeremy take a look at some low round draft picks who made it to the majors...spoiler alert, there are not a lot of them! So the guys pivot to a discussion of some of their favorite trades. At the top of the show, the guys also recap some top moves from this year's deadline.

In light of the recent Mark Grace and Thom Brennaman low points for baseball broadcasters, Jack and Jeremy decide to look at the lighter side of the pastime's mic men with their own top 5 favorite announcer moments. Surely Hawk Harrelson, Vin Scully, and...Keith Hernandez (?) will make appearances. In news roundup, the guys also talk about Zack Greinke's latest weird doings, Steve Stone and his co...

Rain Delay Theater History Class is back this week with 1960s Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney - a guy who threw two no-hitters (three, kinda) and you've probably never heard about! But before that, Jeremy and Jack check-in with some current baseball news and stories, including the ongoing game cancellations of the Cardinals, the Ramon Laureano brawl, and what the hell happened to Bryce Harper?

The Rain Delay Boys are back at the ballpark…or at least as close to the ballpark as Major League Baseball will let them get. In a season when the pandemic is keeping fans out of the ballpark, Jack and Jeremy head out beyond the left field wall to the corner of Waveland and Kenmore and become ballhawks for the Cubs/Pirates game. The guys run into a few characters out in the streets including the i...

You're watching a baseball game and a pinch hitter gets announced only to be called back and lost for the rest of the game, you think to yourself, "Man, there really should be a term for what happened to that guy". Well, Jack and Jeremy, joined by special guest Kevin Goggin, have your back, as they dedicate this episode to coming up with new terms for obscure baseball occurrences! The guys even ta...

With the 2020 MLB season on the horizon, Jack and Jeremy come together to make their annual over/under picks for the year. The guys assess the upcoming year for Luis Robert, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger, Gerrit Cole, and more! Jack also finally sees The Last Dance! Over/under 0.5 hot takes from Jack (psst, take the over!).

This week Jack and Jeremy try to give a little primer for the return of baseball later this month. The guys check in on the state of the league, Summer Camps, players opting out, and what the season might look like, if it does happen… As we all await the return of baseball with cautious optimism, check out this week’s episode!

In honor of Father's Day, Jack and Jeremy share some of their favorite and lesser-known father/son combos. Before that, a slew of topics are covered including the announcement on Tuesday that plans for a 2020 season of baseball have been finalized. The guys also briefly recap the MLB draft and talk about a Marcus Stroman-related Twitter feud Jeremy became embroiled in on draft night.

In the second installment of Rain Delay Theater History Class, Jack introduces us to Dave McNally, sometimes overlooked pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles!

Jack and Jeremy are joined by special guest Zachary Greenwood (@zordulations on Soundcloud!) for the long-awaited, highly anticipated baseball card show! The guys dig out some old baseball cards and talk about random players, collecting as a kid, and possibly set up a contest to collect the best through-the-mail autographs? Zachary hosts the first ever edition of "Baseball Names" for the RDT boys....

In the inaugural episode of Rain Delay Theater History Class, Jeremy enlightens us about the odd, eccentric hippie-ish Bill "Spaceman" Lee!

We have a fun one this week as Jack and Jeremy share with us some nicknames they coined for current players in the MLB. Oddly, there are a lot of middle relief pitchers on their hit list. Fans of the podcast who are starved for a classic Jeremy rant will be happy to hear his thoughts about the pizza guy from the Last Dance series on ESPN (7:39). We also hear a tribute to Fred Willard and an update...