Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers

Yankees, Pirates Rolling, Konnor Griffin Debuts, Jo Adell Robs 3 HR, Rook Cooks Up A Series Walkoff, This Week in Baseball, Content Trip Announcement

Happy Monday Ballers! Today, we take a trip around the league as we discuss the performances of two teams in the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates who are off to strong starts. Staying in Pittsburgh, the Pirates called up their #1 prospect, 19 year old SS Konnor Griffin, as we take a look how the rookie fared and getting to know what skillset he brings to their lineup. Later, we discuss the defensive performance of a lifetime we were treated to on Saturday night, as Angels’ RF Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game to play an integral part in preserving the team’s 1-0 victory. On Easter Sunday, we recap what we picked as the game of the weekend as Athletics’ DH Brent Rooker blasted a Walkoff 3 run HR, his second of the day, to lead to a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astros and preserving the three game series victory. Finally, we provide a preview of this week of MLB action before revealing where Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers is headed next to capture a unique baseball experience so you’ll want to stick with us through the end of the show. Lots to unpack to kick off the week and we’re thrilled to talk about it all. Let’s Ball!

First Weekend of Baseball in the Books, ABS Challenge System Overview, This Week in Baseball

Hey there Ballers! Join us today as we recap the action from Opening Day weekend including a couple of teams that stood out and player performances including Chase DeLauter and Sal Stewart winning Player of the Week honors for their respective leagues. Later, with a new rule in baseball, we take a dive into all of the nuances surrounding the ABS Challenge system being implemented at the MLB level for the first time in 2026. To conclude, we share the upcoming matchups around the league as we enter the first full week of regular season baseball. Let’s Ball!

Team Australia Catcher Robbie Perkins Interview

Hey there Ballers! Welcome to our Friday edition of our show! We have a special edition of Bases, Barrels & Ballplayers for all to enjoy and for us to do our part attempting to grow the game to new heights. With the global exposure and connection the World Baseball Classic generated, we wanted to keep that positive momentum going. Today, we are joined by a very special guest as we had the opportunity to interview Catcher Robbie Perkins from Team Australia! Let’s Ball!

2026 MLB League Preview & Predictions, Yankees/Giants Opening Night Preview, Interview Announcement

Happy Opening Day, Ballers! Today, we provide a brief overview of tonight’s initial game of the 2026 season between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants before diving into our MLB League Preview. For our preview, we discuss the major league wire storylines to follow along with our official predictions selecting division winners, wild card berths, individual player awards, and ultimately making our World Series prediction. Be sure to stay with us through the end of the show as we share a surprise interview that we will have for you for Friday’s show. Baseball is so back, let’s ball!

Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! Tune in to our final Team Preview & Prediction series as we conclude by heading out to Hollywood discussing the outlook for the back to back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers as they are set to embark on their quest to complete the three peat. Let’s Ball!

Toronto Blue Jays 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! For our next Team Preview & Prediction edition, we head north of the border to Canada to discuss the 2026 outlook for the defending American League Champions, the Toronto Blue Jays!

Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! Next up for Team Preview & Prediction, we head out to American Family Field and talk about the 2026 outlook for the Milwaukee Brewers!

Philadelphia Phillies 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! Today, we continue on with our Team Preview & Prediction series as we head to the City of Brotherly Love to discuss the 2026 outlook for the Philadelphia Phillies!

New York Yankees 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! Next up, for our Team Preview & Prediction series, we head to the Bronx and talk about the 2026 outlook for the New York Yankees!

Chicago Cubs 2026 Team Preview & Prediction

Hey there Ballers! Next up for our Team Preview & Prediction series, we head to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley and talk about the 2026 outlook for the Chicago Cubs!