Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball?

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/