This Week in the Busch League-TWIBL

This week the Chief and the Champ talk with the Lakers owner, Rick Lake.  Rick shares in thoughts on the draft, FAAB pick-ups and what he needs to win this.

The Chief and the Champ review the season after seven weeks...who looks good, looks bad and the ugly.  We also suggest some trade options for the Dudes and round out the show with Johny Cueto.

This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the poor pitching in the NL, numbers of players in BL rosters who are in Minors or on IL, the Reds no-hit Bucs and LOSE game.

This week the Chief and the Champ discuss the Mets,  Juan Yepez, Joe Girardi and of course how bad can the Reds get.

The Chief and the Champ talk with the owner of the Statmen.  He shares his concerns with injuries, deGrom, Conforto and can he dig out of the bottom half.  We also discuss the three scariest words from a toddle...Hey Watch This.

The Chief and the Champ talk with the Rebs owner this week, Sam Kirk.  He discusses his team, keys to a good season and greatest fear.  He predicts he'll be in 4th when Jr yr begins ahead of Sewer Hawks.

The Chief and the Champ talk with the Bulls owner, Bob Fries.  He discusses the keys to his season and his greatest fears...mostly his offense. We also discuss electronic strike zone, Tatis and FAAB.

The Chief and the Champ talk with the Dues this morning.  He shares his hopes and concerns for the 2022 season, especially since this is the last year with Machado and Soto.

The is week the Chief and the Champ talk with the Bearcats...thoughts on his team and keys to the season. We also cover the keys to each of the 10 BL teams...FAABapolooza begins 9 April

The Chief and the Champ discuss our 39th ish Busch League Draft, the highs, the lows and some funny moments.  The Champs gives a initial analysis of each team, highlighting best value selection.  March Madness bracket, the Most Famous Baseball Duo.

The Chief and the Champ, welcome back baseball. We go over BL retention, pre-Draft issues and bring beer for the Chief to sample.

The Chief and the Champ discuss the lingering CBA Lock-out, when will it end. Review the rule proposals from 2022 Winter Meetings, possible 2023 BL Draft in Hawaii?

The Chief and the Champ talk about 2022 BL Draft without a CBA.  Champs rants on the owners, Chief rants on the MLB writers and Rico Brogna makes the podcast.

The Chief and the Champ discuss the CBA and how long the season will be delayed. Fred Lynn and Frank Tanana.  The Chief makes a cases for Jimmy Rollins and the HOF.

The Chief and the Champ discuss the new website launch, Buck Showalter, CBA, and BL Winter Meeting date.

The Chief and the Champ discuss NL post season awards, free agent signings, CBA, and other topics.

This week and Chief and the Champ discuss 2021 WS and possibly the last MLB game without a DH.  Padres new manager, Mets managerial opening, and what about Ron Washington and Carlos Beltran.  The Double-Hook Rule, the Chief 0-8 with beer choices in Pittsburgh and Japanese pitchers.

The Chief and the Champ induct five players in the the Rooster Wing of Baseball Hall of Fame: Lou Pinella, Lou Whitaker, Dave Duncan, Dennis Martinez, and Dick Allen.  We also get into the MLB playoffs, surge in SB's, and 2021 corrections.

The Chief and the Champ talk with 2021 Busch League Champion, Bob Kirk.  He shares his thoughts on this retention, draft and FAAB acquisitions. We get into the Padres, Phillies and the possible 4-way tie in the AL East.  Why isn't MLB MVP named after Frank Robinson?

The Chief and the Champ discuss the Statmen's season with Bill.  Fought the good fight in 2021, but cam up short. We get into Mookie Betts, Rays stealing data cards, Adam Duvall and the 15 consecutive wins from the Cardinals.

The Chief and the Champ talk with the Lakers owner Rick Lake today.  He shares some insight into his FAAB acquisitions, Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel.  How he weathered the storm of losing 3 players to the AL plus the loss of Ozuna and still battling for 2nd place. We get into Max Scherzer and his 3,000 K, CBS website and Columbia Sports Ware sneakers.

The Chief and the Champ talk with Bulls owner Bob Fries, and review his season.  Good years from Wainwright, Bell, Turner and Croneworth...Cody Bellinger has been a thorn in the Bulls offense. Spider Tack rule has hurt the Champs pitching, while not affect with the Chief's.  Sewer Hawks have this wrapped up!?

The Chief and the Champ discuss the Roosters season, Busch League Purgatory.  Hawks still leading by 8pts, while Statmen and Lakers fighting for 2nd.  We get into the Mets and their horrible season on the field and in the front office. Can the Reds hold off the Padres, and the under-rated Brandon Phillips. We also discuss possible MLB Rule changes.

The Chief and the Champ discuss the Champ's team and season, what went wrong and who he is looking at to retain next year.  Sewer Hawks send out to death text...turn out the lights the party is over...but is it?  Lakers move into 2nd place and push up. Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th HR and did the Padres hit the panic button with the firing of their Pitching Coach.