Meetings on the Mound

The MLB playoffs are heating up, and we've got plenty to talk about. On this episode of Meetings on the Mound, Nate and Caleb break down the postseason action, debate whether the Dodgers' spending is changing baseball for the worse, and ask whether small-market teams can help save the game. We also compare MLB's most iconic franchises to college football's blue bloods, talk about the traditions that make baseball unique, and explain why every ballpark has its own personality. Plus, we're bringing back a segment for anyone who's ever watched a baseball game and wondered what on earth was happening: Mansplaining Baseball. We'll break down the basics for new fans while probably making things more complicated than they need to be. ⚾ In this episode: MLB playoff reactions and the American League and National League Championship Series The Dodgers' spending, deferred contracts, and baseball's salary cap debate Can small-market teams compete with baseball's biggest franchises? MLB's blue bloods, historic teams, and iconic rivalries The best traditions in baseball and what the sport can learn from college football Mansplaining Baseball: understanding the game if you're a new fan What's next for the Minor League Baseball hat tournament Subscribe for more baseball conversations, hot takes, and plenty of nonsense from Meetings on the Mound. Presented by GrnHaus Media. Follow Meetings on the Mound: https://instagram.com/meetingsonthemoundhttps://x.com/moundpodhttps://www.facebook.com/meetingsonthemound/

The MLB playoffs are heating up, but Nate and Caleb have some bigger questions to settle: What are the greatest baseball movies of all time, and who can build the better lineup? This week on Meetings on the Mound, the guys break down the MLB playoffs, take a few detours (including a very unlikely conversation about the Pope), and draft their ultimate baseball movie starting fives. From The Sandlot and Major League to Moneyball, 42, Bull Durham, and Field of Dreams, every pick is up for debate. They also talk about the baseball movies that deserve more love, the ones that might not hold up, and why Angels in the Outfield might have one of the worst dads in movie history. Which host drafted the better team? What movie did they leave off? Let us know in the comments. ⚾ Meetings on the Mound — baseball people, talking baseball, with plenty of opinions and the occasional detour.Presented by GrnHaus MediaFollow Meetings on the Mound: https://instagram.com/meetingsonthemoundhttps://x.com/moundpodhttps://www.facebook.com/meetingsonthemound/

The MLB playoffs are here, the takes are flying, and our preseason predictions are already looking a little questionable. Nate and Caleb break down the postseason, debate who's built for a championship run, revisit their preseason MLB draft, and find out who actually knew what they were talking about this year. Along the way, we get into MLB's playoff scheduling problem, the future of baseball fandom, some questionable stadium ground rules, and a few rabbit holes that probably should've stayed rabbit holes. Plus, we're kicking off Memories of the Game, a new recurring segment about the moments, relationships, and memories that make baseball more than just a game. This time, we're talking about playing catch, the people who taught us to love the game, and why those little moments stick with us long after the final out. And yes, Johnny Damon's head comes up. Of course it does. A quick heads-up from the GrnHaus crew: This episode was recorded four days before its release, so a few of our playoff takes and predictions may already have played out differently by the time you're watching. Consider this a snapshot of where our heads were at when we hit record. We're not claiming clairvoyance here — just two baseball guys doing their best to call it before the dust settles. ⚾ Meetings on the Mound — baseball people, talking baseball, with plenty of opinions and the occasional detour. Presented by GrnHaus Media Follow Meetings on the Mound: https://instagram.com/meetingsonthemound https://x.com/moundpod https://www.facebook.com/meetingsonthemound/

Meetings on the Mound is back, now presented by GrnHaus Media, and right on time for the playoffs. Nate and Caleb (a couple of retired high school baseball coaches) reset the table for new listeners, then dig into the regular season: a Cubs trip to Wrigley that included a ballpark tour and a World Series ring, and a Reds season that went from a dream April to a disaster. That includes front office drama, the Elly De La Cruz trade questions, and whether Nick Krall or ownership is the real problem. They also react to one of the most memorable retirement send-offs of the year, talk about why baseball hits different than every other sport, and break down every Wild Card matchup with series picks and World Series predictions. Plus: John Smoltz's idea for fixing baseball's competitive balance, and what to expect from the show going forward: weekly episodes, reaction pods, and interviews. Faith, family, baseball. The game is bigger than the game. Presented by GrnHaus Media Follow Meetings on the Mound: https://instagram.com/meetingsonthemound https://x.com/moundpod https://www.facebook.com/meetingsonthemound/

In this episode we make our predictions for the 2026 baseball season!