The Playing Catch-Up Podcast

Father and son hit the mound to talk about the hurlers who could go from the big leagues to cooperstown before too long.

There's only two weeks left, and Father and Son are excited to talk about what's up for grabs still this season as the playoff races become more clear.

Father and Son are blown away by Albert Pujols, and as he approaches 700 HR's, we look at his numbers and the surprisingly compelling case for Albert as the best ever.

Father and son have some Big ideas this time for rule changes that could make the game better

After Carlos Correia and Freddie Freeman's contracts became headlines this year, father and son talk about if this means good things for the future of smaller market teams.

Father and Son have a special episode before we get back to this season next week. We look at some of the biggest stars in MLB history, and stats that might somehow make them underrated.

Father and Son are disappointed in Fernando Tatis Jr., and so is everyone else it seems. But why are steroids a reputation ruiner for some and a footprint for others? Pete and Jake discuss what this could mean for the young stars legacy, and compare MLB's steroid crisis to the current issue of doctoring balls.

Father and Son take some time post trade deadline to discuss if MLB's format works compared to what they've done in the past, and what can be done to improve the deadline along with things like Qualifying Offers and other ideas. Also which player Pete least wants to party with.

Father and Son talk through the wild AL playoff picture after 100 games, and still don't believe in the White Sox. Also, we take this opportunity to trash the Yankees for the first time all season.

Father and Son talk about the National League for the first time in a while to see how everyone is doing following the All Star break and trade deadline. Spoilers, Pete's disappointed in the Brewers.

Father and Son are so excited to talk about Juan Soto to the Padres, the Twins actually trying and Dad's birthday on this very special Trade Deadline episode.

Part two of trade deadline craziness, Father and Son try and convince themselves the Twins will make a move while discussing where the best talent available may go, and what's motivating these teams.

Father and Son talk about the wild possibility of two of baseball's best being moved, and where they might end up after the trade deadline.

Managers, teams, and MVP's oh my! Father and son have a lot to talk about from the first half of the season, including what's causing so much turnover in managers, the teams to beat, and the MVP and Cy Young standouts so far.

Father and son celebrate the all star break by talking about one of the best nights in baseball and what makes it so special.

Father and son celebrate making it halfway through the season by talking about how the American League has met up to expectations from the beginning of the year.

Father and son celebrate making it halfway through the season by talking about how the National League has met up to expectations from the beginning of the year.

Happy Fourth! For the holiday where we celebrate freedom, father and son tackle a heavier topic: Diversity in baseball. They discuss everything from the steps MLB has done to be more inclusive, and what they can do to make it better going forward.

Father and Son have heard the rumblings, and there are some trades brewing before the all-star break. We talk about 8 of the possible names moving early in the season, and where they could go from here.

The Yankees Suck, because they really don't suck. Father and Son bond over their hatred for the Yanks and their confusion for all things AL West as they talk about how the AL is doing with 60 games done in the season.

The Phillies and Braves are surging, and so are Father and Son as they talk about all things National League one last time before the All Star Break.

Father and Son bid farewell to Girardi, rag on La Rusa, praise Buck, and examine how the manager role has changed in the current MLB

Father and Son are SO MAD at Josh Donaldson, and we're starting to think the Yankees might be the bad guys. We talk about rivalries in baseball and what the sport gets so right in these confrontations.

Father and Son talk about the debut of Adley Rushman, and what the best prospects in baseball could bring to the show in the near future.

We're 40 games in, and Father and Son see what teams are meeting their lofty expectations and which need to go back to the drawing board in the American League.