Indy Ball Report

Episode 247: Grab the Bull by The Ballers

Baseball will remain in Oakland, California! The A’s give way to the B’s as the Pioneer League expands to the Bay Area. We discuss what the birth of the Ballers means for Oakland, the Pioneer League, and Indy Ball as a whole. Also what we think about the Ballers and their brand and what they’ll need to do to be successful. Our thoughts on Baseball United, which just wrapped up their Dubai showcase, and the news from around the Core Four leagues are featured too. Oh and our annual Q/A episode has a date, so get those questions in now!

Episode 246: The Badger’s Out of the Bag

Recorded- November 24, 2023
 
Uploaded- November 25, 2023
Just 3 years after they started the Honey Hunters are no more but things are as simple as you might think. The guys break down the situation and try to but the pieces together for the future of baseball in Gas Town and the Atlantic League. We also look north for some more news across Indy Ball.

Episode 245: New Name For England

Recorded- November 16, 2023
 
Uploaded- November 18, 2023
New England has a name and it’s a bowl full. The carousel never ends as more names hop on and off. The guys are also thankful for a few things in Indy Ball.

Episode 244: Cirque du Slammers

Recorded- November 9, 2023
 
Uploaded- November 11, 2023
We have some major movement in the coaching scene, some foreseen and some surprising. Joliet has a new set of owners and you might recognize them. The AAPB has a schedule and a host for the All Star Game.

Episode 243: You ChowdaHeads

Recorded- November 2, 2023
 
Uploaded- November 4, 2023
ALPB disbursed the players from Spire City and that leaves some questions. The coaching carousel has someone new jump on and an old face finds a landing spot. Tri-City settles their lawsuit against MLB and the Astros and we have name finalists for the New England team. Also Ryan narrows down his choice for a hockey team.

Episode 242: United We Stand

Recorded- October 26, 2023
 
Uploaded- October 28, 2023
We have a bunch of hirings in the Frontier and Pioneer Leagues and the Baseball United draft was very kind in independent league talent. The guys give their big question for the offseason and Ryan starts to pick a hockey team.

Episode 241: For the Culture

Recorded- October 20, 2023
 
Uploaded- October 21, 2023
While short for the guys still deliver their thoughts on the ALPB schedule and the Jackals new GM. That and try to make it clear who Ryan is.

Episode 240: Scheduled Departure

Recorded- October 13, 2023
 
Uploaded- October 14, 2023
Big changes continue among Indy Ball managers and this time it hits the Frontier League. Sioux City may have found a home and Lexington is in hot water again. This and more on the latest edition of the Indy Ball Report Podcast.

Episode 239: Barn Burning Finish

Recorded- October 5, 2023
 
Uploaded- October 7, 2023
The end of the 2023 season has reached us. The guys look at the ALPB championship series and the conclusion of the Champions Baseball League. Also some end of year awards and more changes in dugouts from Islip to Billings.

Episode 238: Rox the House

Recorded- September 28, 2023
 
Uploaded- September 30, 2023
So there was some news this week. The Frontier League expanded and a member of the ALPB won’t be back in 2024. There’s also some movement among the manager ranks with the Indy Ball season nearly over. We have playoff updates too with another champion crowned and the last one nearing the end. Also there’s action south of the border with the Champions Baseball League this weekend. So much in so little time.