Best 100 Baseball Podcasts

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.

It's the most comprehensive Fantasy Baseball Podcast you'll find. We're dedicated to helping you win your league while keeping you entertained at the same time. Find out who to add, drop, start and sit while getting the best advice every day. more

Every Monday and Friday we will be breaking down and recapping the series that were, the standings, the good, the bad and the angry from MLB. more

Jomboy & Talkin' Jake are recapping every Yankee series, breaking down every roster move, and Talkin' Yanks every week! Podcast Intro Song by Dan Zlotnick https://www.danzlotnick.com/links more

Ben Lindbergh (The Ringer), Meg Rowley (FanGraphs), and an array of guests talk about baseball with an analytical bent, covering a mix of timely topics from the serious to the absurd a few times per week. more

Hosted by Andrew Rotondi and Scott Reinen, The Bronx Pinstripes Show is a Yankees podcast focused on weekly news and on-field action with a dose of raw fan emotion, media and player interviews, and an in-depth look at analytics. Part of the Blue Wire podcast network. more

Award-winning daily and weekly Fantasy Baseball analysis from the Pitcher List staff.

Chase Irle and Alex Lord discuss the hottest topics in Atlanta sports, college football, and more every Monday-Friday more

Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammate Dakota Mekkes share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Audacy Sports. more

RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and The Bust provides insightful fantasy baseball analysis to help you do your best in your fantasy baseball league. more

Dodger Talk with David Vassegh, Tim Cates, José Mota bringing you the latest on the Los Angeles Dodgers 

From A's Cast Live to the A's Clubhouse Show, take MLB's top podcast with you on the go! With in-depth shows hosted by Chris Townsend, Jessica Kleinschmidt and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm, A's Cast is your #1 destination for all baseball headlines and stories. more

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer break down the happenings of the Phillies on and off the field. The guys discuss what the Phillies need to do in the future to get back to the World Series, with special guests, interviews, and fun. more

Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more! more

Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti talk sports and interview the hottest names in sports and entertainment. Listen Live on WFAN.  more

A podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies.

On the 'Travis & D'Marco' show Travis Rodgers and Super Bowl Champion D'Marco Farr give you the low down on everything happening in L.A. sports and pop culture. D'Marco Farr provides the insights from the player perspective from his long time playing in the NFL. Travis Rodgers provides his insight from 20 years in the sports radio industry to contextualize what is happening in the sports world. With no shortage of food or pop culture tangents, the Travis & D'Marco show is the one stop shop for the L.A. Sports fan. You can find the show live on AM 710 in Los Angeles, on the ESPN LA app, Youtube, or anywhere you get your podcasts more

Minnesota Twins Talk with Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes. For more, including midweek, episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman. more

Rich Wilson of Prospect361.com brings you the best live Fantasy Baseball show on the Internet. Join Rich and legendary industry expert Tim McLeod every Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. ET as they bring you the best Fantasy Baseball discussion in the industry. more

Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.  more

Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats! more

NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with weekly appearances from Duane Kuiper, bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don't miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs. more

Entertaining and insightful discussions about the Minnesota Twins! Featuring SKOR North personalities Phil Mackey (former Minnesota Twins beat writer), Judd Zulgad (enjoyer of 1987 and 1991 Minnesota Twins World Championship teams) and Declan Goff (current SKOR North Minnesota Twins reporter). Sometimes we recklessly speculate about Minnesota Twins trades. Welcome to the club. more

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY's signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more! more

St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold and other sports columnists and reporters discuss the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB and anything tangentially related to the national pastime and the city that adores it. more

The PHNX Diamondbacks Podcast delivers the most entertaining and insightful coverage of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosted by Derek Montilla, this show blends expert analysis, in-depth stats, and a fresh, fun perspective on all things D-backs. From game breakdowns to trade rumors, player updates, and exclusive interviews, we've got you covered all season long. Presented by bet365, this is the go-to podcast for every Arizona baseball fan. more

The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, rankings and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series. MONDAY: Starkville with Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville | WEDNESDAY: The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and friends more

The 94WIP Afternoon Show with Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz every weekday from 2-6pm. 

Marty Lurie was born in Brooklyn, New York on Feb. 1st, 1946. He saw his first baseball game in Ebbets Field in 1954. Marty began his radio career at KECG 88.1 FM in El Cerrito, California. He hosted the Oakland A's pregame radio show in 1998 which led into all A's games during both the regular and postseason through 2009. Marty has broadcasted over 2000 pre and post game shows in his career. more

A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com & Al Galdi, host of 'The Al Galdi Podcast'. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com. more

The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we'll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what's likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we'll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks. more

Behind the Braves, the official podcast of the Atlanta Braves, takes fans on a journey to uncover the stories - known and untold - about our beloved team. Former Braves closer, World Series champion and current director of alumni relations Greg McMichael and MLB.com's Ricky Mast are joined by Braves legends, players and even famous fans, to share the passion and history of this proud franchise. more

Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Baseball Today Express will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in under 10 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Frank Stampfl and company as they help guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FBT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your add, drop, start & sit moves all before breakfast. more

The world's most dangerous podcast, hosted by Chad Dotson (Redleg Nation, Cincinnati Magazine, 'The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds'), Nate Dotson, and a rotating cast of characters. The Riverfront is a deep dive into the daily trials and tribulations of the Cincinnati Reds, filled with witty banter and the occasional reference to Lisalverto Bonilla. more

Adam Clanton & Adam Wexler are The A-Team, talking all things Houston sports & more.

The latest Phillies information you need from the analysts and experts at NBC Sports Philadelphia.

The Flagship Podcast for Justbaseball.com. Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton cover baseball in its entirety. The trio will be meeting five days a week, Monday through Friday, to discuss MLB, MiLB, College Baseball, Gambling, Fantasy Baseball, the emerging trading card market, and much more! more

Locked On Cardinals podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the St. Louis Cardinals and Major League Baseball. Hosted by JD Hafron, the Locked On Cardinals podcast provides your daily Cardinals fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Cardinals franchise. Locked On Cardinals takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Cardinals locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Cardinals podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. more

94WIP Middays with former Eagles Pro Bowler Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio every weekday from 10am-2pm.

We are the storytellers of the 2025 Boston Red Sox!

New York Yankees Podcast hosted by Christian and Chris Jr. with Stat Guy Ry. Tune in for all of your New York Yankees updates, interviews, and weekly banter. Interviews with John Sterling, Jack Curry, Bryan Hoch, Vic Dibitetto, Bret Boone, Katie Sharp, and more! We are 'The Fellas' and we don't hold back any punches. If you are easily offended, this podcast is not for you. Presented by NYY UNDERGROUND. Official partners and Yankees podcast of AUDACY. Follow us on Twitter @NYYST_Podcast for any important news about the team. more

Craig Elsten talks about the San Diego Padres.

Gwynn & Chris On Demand, hosted by Tony Gwynn, Jr. and Chris Ello, afternoons 2-6p on 973 The Fan.

Hey! Hey! The CHGO Cubs Podcast is the No. 1 Chicago Cubs Podcast in the world!  Join Luke Stuckmeyer and Cody Delmendo during the week as Jared Wyllys report from Wrigley Field. Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller also check in each Sunday night with their popular weekly recap that focuses on analytics. The CHGO Cubs Podcast makes being a Cubs fan even more fun as we also host Wrigley Field takeovers and the growing Friday 1:20 Club in the left field bleachers! more

Every Monday and Wednesday, Talkin' Jake is back in action talking about the biggest storylines across the world of sports. Everything you need to know: trades, injuries, prospects, draft previews, predictions and so much more all wrapped up into 30 minute episodes. Jake is regularly joined by Foolish Baseball to compete in fun sports challenges, drafts, rankings and mock trades that appeal to a wide audience of fans. more

Sports news, insider info for fans and unique interviews from the best sports reporters in St. Louis and beyond. Follow us for Cardinals baseball, Blues hockey, Mizzou Tigers, St. Louis CITY soccer, Billikens athletics and all things St. Louis sports. more

A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the 'bridge' between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players. more

George's Box is a baseball podcast hosted by JJ of Bronx Pinstripes, talking MLB and New York Yankees baseball while mixing in the latest pop culture topics from around the game. Every Wednesday the hosts will spit all the hot takes you need to dominate baseball conversations with your friends -- all year long! This show and the hosts are not affiliated or associated with the New York Yankees, the YES Network, Major League Baseball, or Barstool Sports. more

Covering the Los Angeles Angels from beginning to end. Listen in for farm reports, game analysis and interviews with Angels alumni from all eras. more

Astros Baseball is a Podcast by a fan for the fans of the Houston Astros since 2018. News, opinions, guests , and more ! Hosted by @RobFontenot more

A weekly show about the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball featuring writers Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe. For even more baseball discussion, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyisGodcast more

NS9 is a Podcast about the Pittsburgh Pirates! We record multiple times throughout the week and almost daily during the season. #LetsGoBucs #Pirates #MLB more

Find out about the stars of tomorrow, from the guys who know today. Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) and Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) are your tour guides for this ride through the unfolding stories & breaking news in Minor League Baseball. From top prospects to scouting executives to farm directors, the MLB Pipeline is jam-packed with exclusive coverage of the minors you can't get anywhere else. more

For fans of the Boston Red Sox.

Baseball HQs internet radio show brings you weekly fantasy baseball insights from our top analysts and special guests. Join host Patrick Davitt as we uncover the inner workings of what it takes to win. more

Locked On Yankees podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Bronx Bombers and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Stacey Gotsulias, who has written for Baseball Prospectus and The Hardball Times, and joined by co-host Brian McKeon, the Locked On Yankees podcast provides your daily Yankees fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Yankees franchise, including trips back in time to revisit the great Yankees teams of the past. Locked On Yankees takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Yankees locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Yankees podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. more

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest topics in baseball Monday through Friday!

This Week In Baseball History is a weekly podcast devoted to the history of baseball, hosted by Mike Bates and Bill Parker, the co-founders of The Platoon Advantage and writers on many fine websites. more

Patrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now, he helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Elite Baseball Development Podcast is a one-stop-shop for baseball development. Please subscribe to get updates for every new show! more

Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we'll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network. more

Glenn Clark Radio is a daily trip through the world of Baltimore sports. Glenn and Griffin Bass are discussing sports, not life and death matters. They approach it that way. Guests include some of the biggest newsmakers in the area and beyond. more

Hosted by Jeff Warren, Len Hunsicker and Erik Leonard, The Philadelphia Sports Table podcast show is dedicated to the world of Philly sports. As the longest running weekly Philly sports podcast show in the world, the show touches on topics, news and viewpoints about the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76'ers, Union and the overall sports world in general. We also upload our Table Talk interview show weekly, along with our Opposition Territory podcast. During the NFL regular season, Eagles postgame shows are uploaded after every game. more

A sports and lifestyle podcast for baseball fans. The Co-hosts are Geoff Blum, a 14 year MLB veteran, and David Tuttle, played baseball for Team USA and professionally. This podcast covers all sports, fitness, nutrition and motivation in the world of sports and being a human. more

Greg Peterson hosts The Baseball Betting Show, a podcast about MLB betting. Greg gives you all the MLB odds, lines, and predictions you need to be the best baseball bettor. For the best MLB analysis and picks all season, subscribe and listen to The Baseball Betting Show with Greg Peterson! more

The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz airs weeknights from 6pm-7pm ET during baseball season. Hosted by Tony Massarotti, he is also joined weekly by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic and, and Matt McCarthy & Tyler Milliken from 98.5 The Sports Hub. Download full show podcasts every weeknight right here on 985thesportshub.com, bPod Studios, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast service. more

In 'The Show Before the Show,' MiLB.com writers Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down Minor League Baseball's biggest storylines with guests from around the Minors including players, managers and player development experts. They'll also have a weekly look at what's going on outside the lines with business of the Minors expert Benjamin Hill. more

Friends with Fantasy Benefits brings you the most up to date and in depth analysis to help you win your fantasy baseball leagues! more

Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage. more

Formerly known as the Dodgers Nation Blue Heaven Podcast, we have grown to become the Dodgers Nation Podcast Network: Join Doug McKain and special guests from around MLB, as we talk about this week in Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball. We pull from our platform of nearly one million followers across social media to gain insight on what the fans are thinking and do our best to represent all perspectives in the Dodgers Community. Look out for special interviews with other bloggers, celebrities, players, and more, along with giveaways for the best fans on earth! more

Jaymes Langrehr, Paul Noonan and Ryan Topp discuss the latest news about the Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball, and the Brewers' minor league affiliates. These fans are locked in to reviewing everything on tap each week. more

The SportsEthos.com's Fantasy MLB Today Fantasy Baseball Show is your daily supply of fantasy baseball news, top waiver-wire pickups, key draft strategies, which players are rising, and which are falling. All of this and much more to give you the ultimate advantage and help you win your Fantasy Baseball leagues. more

Locked On MLB podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around Major League Baseball. All the hits, runs and strikeouts. Host Paul Francis Sullivan, a comedian, TV producer and creator of the Sully Baseball Podcast, brings his humor and passion to our national pastime, as the Locked On MLB podcast provides your daily baseball fix with a unique spin that you won't forget. From the jaw-dropping plays to the awe-inspiring performances that make each game a masterpiece, Locked On MLB takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from all over MLB. The Locked On MLB podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. more

Recapping Toronto Blue Jays action after ever game and fielding listener texts with hosts Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker and Sho Alli! Don't miss Jays Talk Plus from Monday to Friday with Blake Murphy at 10am-12pm. more

Cardinals beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook. more

Co-hosts John Brazer (Director of Fun and Games) and Tom Burgoyne (Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic) take you on a fun ride for an inside look at the Phillies. Learn more about some of your favorite players and go behind-the-scenes to meet some of the key people in the organization who help make every day at the ballpark special. more

With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp, Derek Togerson and Todd Strain behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind the scenes ... the ups, downs, and everything in between. more

Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.Amazin' Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball. more

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast features Twins favorites from past and present, as we relive specific moments from their career and catch up with what they are doing today. These new Twins shows will be available every Thursday wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, or by subscribing at twinsbaseball.com/podcasts. more

One Cleveland Guardians fan's review of yesterday's baseball game, plus insights on top MLB news, looks at upcoming prospects, and beginner breakdowns of advanced statistics. I want to talk about the actual game on the field, the thing I enjoy, watching baseball being played. There's just not enough local baseball talk, whether it's on local Cleveland radio or podcasts, so I thought I would give you one fan's perspective on the day's game. I'm not an expert, I don't have a press pass, I'm just a fan who's passionate about Cleveland and the great game of baseball. more

Two guys just talking about our two favorite passions, Baseball and Barbecue

Chicago White Sox News, Analysis and Interviews. For Fans, By Fans, From Chicago's South Side.

Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Guardians from Paul Hoynes, Joe Noga and special guests on cleveland.com more

Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. Prospect One is a fantasy baseball podcast dedicated to MiLB Baseball. You'll find no shortage of minor league ranks around the internet, but those aren't looked at from the fantasy perspective. Prospect One with Chris Welsh is doing just that! Living in Arizona, Welsh visits the Arizona Fall League, AZL League, Spring Training and more to study some of the top prospects, as well as interview some of the smartest minds in the minor league prospect world. Looking for the next big fantasy star, or building a robust minor league system for your dynasty? Prospect One has you covered.@IsItTheWelshVisit InThisLeague.com for more! more

Tune in and witness the finest of sports topics being discussed by a commentator who just so happens to the same age as a college student more

Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld's senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know. more

The MLB Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network is your home for everything you need for baseball betting. A daily podcast where Malcolm Bamford, Dylan Rockford, Scott Reichel, Adam Rosenberg and Lonte Smith bring you their best baseball picks and betting advice backed up by research, stats, analytics, weather reports, and deep pitching/hitting analytics. Bring your bingo card and booze for Malcolm's all-time quotes. Let the boys help you navigate the dog days of summer by subscribing to the podcast today and filling your pockets with winners! more

News, thoughts, and opinions from Chicago Cubs season ticket holders and Wrigleyville residents. This podcast covers everything from the baseball events to the neighborhood happenings. more

What's on tap for your Chicago White Sox? Game recaps, previews, updates, analysis, and commentary brought to you by On Tap Sports Net White Sox contributors.--Sox On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com more

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Guardians beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook. more

Pull Hitter aims to provide all levels of fantasy players with insight and advice. Content will range from high stake leagues on NFBC to dynasty leagues, keeper leagues, auction redraft/keeper leagues, best ball and point formats. Pull Hitter aims to be a way of life and a way of playing fantasy sports by identifying what you do well and excelling at it. more

On The Verge is focused on the Baltimore Orioles organization and the Orioles Minor League system. The show is hosted by Bob Phelan, Zach Spedden, and Nick Stevens. The trio give their thoughts on the prospects ascending the ranks. Show Twitter: @TheVergePod Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheVerge more

BSPN is the home of three Bay Area sports podcasts including the show that started it all, Thompson 2 Clark: A Giants Podcast, featuring hosts Brad Evans and Garrett Gonzales, two longtime college buddies who have been following the San Francisco Giants since the early 80s. BSPN is also the home to The Death Lineup, a podcast about the Golden State Warriors, and We Want Winners, about the San Francisco 49ers. more

A daily podcast about your Chicago Cubs hosted by On Tap Sports Net Cubs contributors.--Follow us on X @CubbiesOnTap | Cubs On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com more

The first ever FSU baseball podcast is here! Brett Nevitt and Ariya Massoudi team up to bring you all the info you need on the greatest tradition in college baseball. more

For fans of the Chicago White Sox.

Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.

Fans of the game and followers of the major league, Patrick Harris and Joe Fischer give you the latest in baseball with stories, stats, and usually with a beer by their side. With a fresh perspective on America's past time, The Hot Corner is your home for coverage on all things baseball! more

The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out? more