Longtime friends Rany Jazayerli and Joe Sheehan talk about the week in baseball. http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/RanyJoeRss.xml en-us brady.gardiner@gmail.com (Brady Gardiner) brady.gardiner@gmail.com (Brady Gardiner) Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:34:00 EST Sports & Recreation, Baseball RSS 2.0 generation class http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss www.joesheehan.com No Longtime friends Rany Jazayerli and Joe Sheehan talk about the week in baseball. Joe Sheehan, Rany Jazayerli Brady Gardiner Brady.Gardiner@gmail.com JoeSheehan.com 2011 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast022611.mp3 The Debut of "The Baseball Show with Rany and Joe" Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 49:14 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast030111.mp3 Rany and Joe take a close look at the Braves' chances in the Phillies-dominated NL East. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 53:20 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast030911.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the NL West and the Giants' chances of a championship repeat. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 46:18 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast031511.mp3 Rany and Joe analyze the AL West and whether the Angels or A's can topple the AL Champion Rangers. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 43:57 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast032311.mp3 Rany and Joe run down the AL East and argue about Jose Bautista's 5-year contract with Toronto. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 57:04 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast032911.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the AL Central and examine whether the White Sox are the team to beat. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 53:28 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast033111.mp3 Rany and Joe make their final pre-season predictions on the eve of Opening Day. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 60:20 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast040511.mp3 Rany and Joe break down surprise starts by the Royals, Orioles, Brewers, as well as the rest of the first week of the 2011 season. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 55:52 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast041011.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the cold starts of the AL East powers and ponder the future of baseball in Tampa. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 57:56 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast041811.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the upside-down AL Central and discusss whether a certain St. Louis first baseman is still the best player in baseball. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 43:54 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast042611.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss Ryan Braun's contract extension and duke it out over the proposed expansion of the baseball playoffs. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 66:45 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast050111.mp3 The dramatic decrease in runs scored is the hidden story of the 2011 season. Rany and Joe discuss the various reasons why runs are down. Sun, 01 May 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 46:02 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast050911.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the baseball and financial implications of the recent call-ups of many of the game's top prospects. Mon, 09 May 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 68:44 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast051611.mp3 Rany and Joe bask in the awesomeness that is Jose Bautista, and break down the NL Central race between the Reds and Cardinals. Mon, 16 May 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 54:23 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast052411.mp3 Rany and Joe go over the AL and NL West, discuss whether the Mariners can stay in the race, and break down how the Giants are winning. Tue, 24 May 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 72:57 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast060111.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the hot starts by the Diamondbacks and Marlins, and debate whether either team can stay in the playoff race. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 60:15 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast060811.mp3 Rany and Joe break down this week's draft, discuss whether the Mariners made a mistake with the #2 pick, and debate whether Bubba Starling should have been the top selection. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 61:22 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast061411.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the rumors of baseball's realignment into two 15-team leagues, and debate the merits of the DH. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 71:38 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast062211.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the ageless Jack McKeon, the Brewers, Jose Reyes, and the rest of the week in baseball. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 53:14 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast063011.mp3 Rany and Joe usher in the Davey Johnson era in Washington and squabble over whether the Pirates can stay in the NL Central race. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 50:59 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast070611.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the rosters for the All-Star Game and discuss ideas on how to improve the selection process. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 50:51 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast072011.mp3 Rany and Joe try - and mostly fail - to explain how the Pirates are in first place, and discuss which teams should be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 46:32 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast072711.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss trade rumors leading up to the deadline and suggest extreme measures to fix the ailing Mariners. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 63:01 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast073111partone.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the action at the trade deadline in part one of their longest podcast yet. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 62:52 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast073111parttwo.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the action at the trade deadline in part two of their longest podcast yet. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 59:46 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast081011.mp3 Rany and Joe take a break from discussing small-market teams with an argument over whether the Phillies or Red Sox are the best team in baseball. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 54:11 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast081711.mp3 Rany and Joe have a wide-ranging discussion including the NL Central and AL West races, Chase Utley's Hall of Fame chances, Justin Verlander's dominance and more. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 91:06 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast082511.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the candidates for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards with a month left in the season. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:59:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 114:26 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast083111.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the lack of pennant races this season and blame Brian Sabean for the failures of the San Francisco Giants this year. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 63:13 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast090811.mp3 Rany and Joe analyze the Tigers' playoff chances and pick apart the wreckage of the A's, along with their usual tangents. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 69:53 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast091511.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss whether the Rays and Angels have realistic playoff hopes, and bemoan the state of umpiring in the majors today. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 67:59 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast092511.mp3 Rany and Joe yammer about the flickering pennant races and share their perceptions about "Moneyball". Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 66:38 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast093011partone.mp3 Part One - Rany and Joe break down the wild action on the regular season's final day, and give their predictions for all four playoff series. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 43:32 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast093011parttwo.mp3 Part Two - Rany and Joe break down the wild action on the regular season's final day, and give their predictions for all four playoff series. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 45:26 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast093011partthree.mp3 Part Three - Rany and Joe break down the wild action on the regular season's final day, and give their predictions for all four playoff series. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 45:12 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast101111.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the playoff action so far and give their predictions for each League Championship Series. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 75:37 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast101911.mp3 Rany and Joe say goodbye to the Tigers and Brewers and preview the World Series matchup between Texas and St. Louis. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 67:00 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast111711.mp3 Rany and Joe return with analysis of early off-season moves, predictions of where the premier free agents end up, and a belated takedown of Ron Washington's tactical skills. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 76:42 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast120711.mp3 Rany and Joe review the Winter Meetings, evaluate the Marlins' astonishing spending spree, and take the Mets and Dodgers to task for their wasteful ways. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 80:15 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast122111.mp3 Rany and Joe break down all the trades and free agent signings of the last two weeks, and discuss the Hall of Fame ballot. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 112:30 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast011112.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the Hall of Fame vote, take out their frustrations on Jack Morris supporters, and explain why the Hall of Fame process is destined to fall apart in the coming years. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 85:40 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast012612.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the impact of Prince Fielder landing in Detroit, review the big Yankees-Mariners trade, and go off on their usual tangents. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST Major, League, Baseball 85:58 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast061912.mp3 Rany and Joe make their triumphant return from hiatus, and talk Nationals, Dodgers, and the AL Central. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe make their triumphant return from hiatus, and talk Nationals, Dodgers, and the AL Central. Major, League, Baseball 70:39 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast062712.mp3 Rany and Joe argue at length over whether the Orioles are for real, with a brief diversion to discuss the Rockies struggles. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe argue at length over whether the Orioles are for real, with a brief diversion to discuss the Rockies struggles. Major, League, Baseball 64:45 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast070412.mp3 Rany and Joe argue over whether Jonathan Sanchez has anything left, break down the All-Star snubs, and debate how the new CBA might affect the trade deadline. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:00:00 EST Rany and Joe argue over whether Jonathan Sanchez has anything left, break down the All-Star snubs, and debate how the new CBA might affect the trade deadline. Major, League, Baseball 61:50 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast071112.mp3 Rany and Joe turn their attention this week to Pennsylvania, and try to make sense of the first-place Pirates and the last-place Phillies. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:00:00 EST Rany and Joe turn their attention this week to Pennsylvania, and try to make sense of the first-place Pirates and the last-place Phillies. Major, League, Baseball 68:27 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast071612.mp3 Rany and Joe talk about the Justin Upton trade rumors, discuss whether the White Sox can hold off the Tigers, and more. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST Rany and Joe talk about the Justin Upton trade rumors, discuss whether the White Sox can hold off the Tigers, and more. Major, League, Baseball 67:24 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast072512.mp3 Rany and Joe break down all of the trades - and the one trade that didn't get made - of the last few days. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST Rany and Joe break down all of the trades - and the one trade that didn't get made - of the last few days. Major, League, Baseball 67:32 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast080112partone.mp3 Rany and Joe break down all the deadline deals, big and small, in part one of this extra-long podcast. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST Rany and Joe break down all the deadline deals, big and small, in part one of this extra-long podcast. Major, League, Baseball 53:41 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast080112parttwo.mp3 Rany and Joe break down all the deadline deals, big and small, in part two of this extra-long podcast. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST Rany and Joe break down all the deadline deals, big and small, in part two of this extra-long podcast. Major, League, Baseball 56:46 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast080612.mp3 After Rany rants on the Royals for a little while, Joe and Rany duke it out over the greatest question of our age: Mike Trout, or Bryce Harper? Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST After Rany rants on the Royals for a little while, Joe and Rany duke it out over the greatest question of our age: Mike Trout, or Bryce Harper? Major, League, Baseball 76:11 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast081412.mp3 It's an all-MASN podcast, as Rany and Joe contrast the Strasburg Rules in Washington with the surprising call-up of Manny Machado in Baltimore. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST It's an all-MASN podcast, as Rany and Joe contrast the Strasburg Rules in Washington with the surprising call-up of Manny Machado in Baltimore. Major, League, Baseball 72:05 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast082212.mp3 Rany and Joe review the contenders and the pretenders for the two Wild Card spots in the American League. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe review the contenders and the pretenders for the two Wild Card spots in the American League. Major, League, Baseball 93:40 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast082812.mp3 For The Baseball Show's very special 50th episode, Rany and Joe break down all the implications of one of the biggest trades in baseball history. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST For The Baseball Show's very special 50th episode, Rany and Joe break down all the implications of one of the biggest trades in baseball history. Major, League, Baseball 76:06 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast090612.mp3 Rany and Joe use a former colleague's move to Houston as an opportunity to discuss the Astros, and break down an AL East race that has suddenly become very interesting. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe use a former colleague's move to Houston as an opportunity to discuss the Astros, and break down an AL East race that has suddenly become very interesting. Major, League, Baseball 52:43 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast091712.mp3 Rany and Joe handicap the wild race for the 2nd NL Wild Card, and get into some meta discussions regarding the state of sports (and political!) journalism. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe handicap the wild race for the 2nd NL Wild Card, and get into some meta discussions regarding the state of sports (and political!) journalism. Major, League, Baseball 94:07 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast092512.mp3 Rany and Joe break down the pennant races (or lack thereof) with 10 days left in the season, and question what the Giants are doing with Melky Cabrera. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe break down the pennant races (or lack thereof) with 10 days left in the season, and question what the Giants are doing with Melky Cabrera. Major, League, Baseball 53:33 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast100112.mp3 Rany and Joe sum up the few playoff races still in question, and then discuss Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera for the AL MVP. Joe gets angry. Hilarity ensues. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe sum up the few playoff races still in question, and then discuss Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera for the AL MVP. Joe gets angry. Hilarity ensues. Major, League, Baseball 92:42 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast100912.mp3 Rany and Joe break down all four Division Series, give their playoff predictions, and make fun of Ron Washington some more. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe break down all four Division Series, give their playoff predictions, and make fun of Ron Washington some more. Major, League, Baseball 99:55 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast101612.mp3 Rany and Joe review the playoffs so far, and discuss the legacies of Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Carlos Beltran. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe review the playoffs so far, and discuss the legacies of Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Carlos Beltran. Major, League, Baseball 93:15 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast102412.mp3 Rany and Joe review the NLCS, make their World Series predictions, and still find time to argue over David Eckstein and ponder Buster Posey as a Tampa Bay Ray. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe review the NLCS, make their World Series predictions, and still find time to argue over David Eckstein and ponder Buster Posey as a Tampa Bay Ray. Major, League, Baseball 97:34 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast030513.mp3 Rany and Joe make their triumphant return for the 2013 season! Topics include Jack Morris (of course), the Yankees, the WBC, and fantasy sleepers. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe make their triumphant return for the 2013 season! Topics include Jack Morris (of course), the Yankees, the WBC, and fantasy sleepers. Major, League, Baseball 84:47 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast031213.mp3 Rany and Joe begin season previews in earnest by reviewing all the AL and NL West teams and picking division winners. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe begin season previews in earnest by reviewing all the AL and NL West teams and picking division winners. Major, League, Baseball 88:05 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast031813.mp3 Rany and Joe preview both the AL East and NL East in exhaustive detail, while going on their usual tangents along the way. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe preview both the AL East and NL East in exhaustive detail, while going on their usual tangents along the way. Major, League, Baseball 119:43 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast032613.mp3 Rany and Joe argue about the Vernon Wells trade and then project the AL and NL Central divisions. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe argue about the Vernon Wells trade and then project the AL and NL Central divisions. Major, League, Baseball 116:55 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast040213.mp3 Rany and Joe make their final predictions for the season, and break down the contract extensions for Justin Verlander and Buster Posey. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe make their final predictions for the season, and break down the contract extensions for Justin Verlander and Buster Posey. Major, League, Baseball 106:29 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast041013.mp3 Rany and Joe discuss the Marlins' surprising promotion of Jose Fernandez, and in light of reports that African-American participation in the majors has declined, get into the touchy subject of race and baseball. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe discuss the Marlins' surprising promotion of Jose Fernandez, and in light of reports that African-American participation in the majors has declined, get into the touchy subject of race and baseball. Major, League, Baseball 81:51 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast041713.mp3 Rany and Joe analyze the Atlanta Braves' hot start, and wonder why the Tampa Bay Rays haven't brought Wil Myers to the majors yet. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe analyze the Atlanta Braves' hot start, and wonder why the Tampa Bay Rays haven't brought Wil Myers to the majors yet. Major, League, Baseball 82:43 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast042313.mp3 Rany and Joe compare the NL West team that Joe thought would surprise (San Diego) with the team that is surprising (Colorado) so far. Joe also shares his thoughts on a weekend trip to watch the Orioles play. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe compare the NL West team that Joe thought would surprise (San Diego) with the team that is surprising (Colorado) so far. Joe also shares his thoughts on a weekend trip to watch the Orioles play. Major, League, Baseball 96:20 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast050113.mp3 Rany and Joe empty the mailbag for the first time, and express their concerns about the slow start of the Toronto Blue Jays. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe empty the mailbag for the first time, and express their concerns about the slow start of the Toronto Blue Jays. Major, League, Baseball 103:19 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast050713.mp3 Rany and Joe wonder whether the Royals are for real, and in the wake of Roy Halladay's struggles, debate his legacy and his Hall of Fame credentials. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe wonder whether the Royals are for real, and in the wake of Roy Halladay's struggles, debate his legacy and his Hall of Fame credentials. Major, League, Baseball 91:56 http://www.joesheehan.com/podcast/podcast051413.mp3 Rany and Joe try to figure out how the Yankees are playing so well, and talk about the growing trend of teams signing young players to long-term contracts. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EST Rany and Joe try to figure out how the Yankees are playing so well, and talk about the growing trend of teams signing young players to long-term contracts. 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