We talk the latest surrounding Fernando Tatis Jr.’s historic 14-year extension, what it means for the future of the Padres (and for baseball), an update on the conversation of who’s the face of the game, destination predictions for remaining free agents, our “Top 10 First Basemen Right Now” list, answering lots of listener questions including the addressing of David Ortiz’s recent comments of the state of today’s game being boring, who we would want to see in a pitcher vs. batter matchup and more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk the latest surrounding Fernando Tatis Jr.’s historic 14-year extension, what it means for the future of the Padres (and for baseball), an update on the conversation of who’s the face of the game, destination predictions for remaining free agents, our “Top 10 First Basemen Right Now” list, answering lots of listener questions including the addressing of David Ortiz’s recent comments of the state of today’s game being boring, who we would want to see in a pitcher vs. batter matchup and more! Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

180. Fernando Tatis Jr. Mega-Deal

We talk Wendy’s dropping an elbow on the Rays from the top rope on Twitter, the terrible 2021 Spring Training hats that just dropped, Cooperstown’s decision to not allow fans for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony this summer and how it’s a big mistake for the town, state and all of baseball, Opening Day matchups and which ones we’re looking forward to, Justin Turner’s deal with the Dodgers and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk Wendy’s dropping an elbow on the Rays from the top rope on Twitter, the terrible 2021 Spring Training hats that just dropped, Cooperstown’s decision to not allow fans for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony this summer and how it’s a big mistake for the town, state and all of baseball, Opening Day matchups and which ones we’re looking forward to, Justin Turner’s deal with the Dodgers and much more! Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

179. The Roast Episode

We talk MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms for the 2021 season including rules and health protocols, the league’s announcement that they will be deadening the baseballs to limit home runs, Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, Yadier Molina’s deal to return to the Cardinals, our “Top 10 Catchers Right Now” list and more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk MLB and the MLBPA coming to terms for the 2021 season including rules and health protocols, the league’s announcement that they will be deadening the baseballs to limit home runs, Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, Yadier Molina’s deal to return to the Cardinals, our “Top 10 Catchers Right Now” list and more! Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

178. The 2021 Season Promises Change

Trevor Bauer

We talk Trevor Bauer’s decision to take a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, how his trolling and marketability led him to being worth $40 million in 2021, how Bob Nightengale is the absolute worst and had us thinking he was going to the Mets, how Trevor Bauer’s website also had us thinking he was going to the Mets, why there isn’t as much pressure on Bauer to live up to his contract as you might think, what this means for the rest of the league and more. We also break down Marcell Ozuna’s 4-year deal to return to the Atlanta Braves, the trade between the Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers that included Khris Davis and Elvis Andrus, getting our Super Bowl predictions on record before the game happened and more! Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk Trevor Bauer’s decision to take a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, how his trolling and marketability led him to being worth $40 million in 2021, how Bob Nightengale is the absolute worst and had us thinking he was going to the Mets, how Trevor Bauer’s website also had us thinking he was going to the Mets, why there isn’t as much pressure on Bauer to live up to his contract as you might think, what this means for the rest of the league and more. We also break down Marcell Ozuna’s 4-year deal to return to the Atlanta Braves, the trade between the Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers that included Khris Davis and Elvis Andrus, getting our Super Bowl predictions on record before the game happened and more! Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

177. Trevor Bauer Trolled Everyone. Period.

We talk MLB the Show naming Fernando Tatis Jr. as its 2021 cover athlete and why that matters for growing the game, Mickey Callaway’s recent suspension for sexual harassment, Dustin Pedroia calling it a career after 17 seasons, the top 10 pitchers in baseball right now, and a brand new segment called “Bloop or Blast,” looking at a list of recent noteworthy items (some baseball, some not, including Kolten Wong, Tom Brady, Nelson Cruz, bacon, New Girl, and city edition baseball uniforms) and deciding if they are indeed a bloop or a blast. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk MLB the Show naming Fernando Tatis Jr. as its 2021 cover athlete and why that matters for growing the game, Mickey Callaway’s recent suspension for sexual harassment, Dustin Pedroia calling it a career after 17 seasons, the top 10 pitchers in baseball right now, and a brand new segment called “Bloop or Blast,” looking at a list of recent noteworthy items (some baseball, some not, including Kolten Wong, Tom Brady, Nelson Cruz, bacon, New Girl, and city edition baseball uniforms) and deciding if they are indeed a bloop or a blast. Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

176. Make Baseball Fun Again

Nolan Arenado

We talk Nolan Arenado being shipped out of Colorado alongside CRAZY money, Ken Griffey Jr. being named a Senior Advisor to Commissioner Manfred and what it means for the game (and if his responsibilities will allow him to be involved in league decisions), the latest bogus proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA regarding a shortened and delayed season, deals for Didi Gregorius, Joc Pederson and Masahiro Tanaka, Steve Cohen deleting his Twitter account following last week’s stock saga, inviting our followers to join us in Instagram messages for weekly baseball (or The Office) conversation and more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk Nolan Arenado being shipped out of Colorado alongside CRAZY money, Ken Griffey Jr. being named a Senior Advisor to Commissioner Manfred and what it means for the game (and if his responsibilities will allow him to be involved in league decisions), the latest bogus proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA regarding a shortened and delayed season, deals for Didi Gregorius, Joc Pederson and Masahiro Tanaka, Steve Cohen deleting his Twitter account following last week’s stock saga, inviting our followers to join us in Instagram messages for weekly baseball (or The Office) conversation and more. Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

175. Nolan Arenado Blockbuster Deal

We talk how the BBWAA writers got it completely wrong (and how they’ve gotten it wrong historically), why they have a God-complex and how that affects deserving players’ chances, Curt Schilling’s “I’m Done” letter to the writers that went public, whether we think he will make it in 2022, what changes could be made to improve the system and more. We also discuss the deal/trade details for JT Realmuto, Marcus Semien, Adam Ottavino and Steven Matz, league news surrounding the MLBPA’s rejection of MLB’s latest proposal for both a universal DH and extended playoffs, as well as the Cactus League’s attempt to delay the start of Spring Training, and how the Player’s Association wasn’t having any of it. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk how the BBWAA writers got it completely wrong (and how they’ve gotten it wrong historically), why they have a God-complex and how that affects deserving players’ chances, Curt Schilling’s “I’m Done” letter to the writers that went public, whether we think he will make it in 2022, what changes could be made to improve the system and more. We also discuss the deal/trade details for JT Realmuto, Marcus Semien, Adam Ottavino and Steven Matz, league news surrounding the MLBPA’s rejection of MLB’s latest proposal for both a universal DH and extended playoffs, as well as the Cactus League’s attempt to delay the start of Spring Training, and how the Player’s Association wasn’t having any of it. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

174. The Hall of Fame is a Joke

We talk recent trades and acquisitions and why certain teams have either been spending way too much or way too little on said moves. We also look at the career of Hank Aaron, his impact at the plate and off the field, impressive stats of his that are overlooked, rumors of fans calling for the team to be named after him and more. We wrap up the episode answering listener questions and discussing the possibility of getting back into baseball cards and also adding a related segment for future episodes. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk recent trades and acquisitions and why certain teams have either been spending way too much or way too little on said moves. We also look at the career of Hank Aaron, his impact at the plate and off the field, impressive stats of his that are overlooked, rumors of fans calling for the team to be named after him and more. We wrap up the episode answering listener questions and discussing the possibility of getting back into baseball cards and also adding a related segment for future episodes. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

173. You Gave Him How Much Money?

We talk Jared Porter being fired as Mets GM for sexual harassment, George Springer heading up north to join the Blue Jays, the back-and-forth of Michael Brantley supposedly signing with Toronto before ultimately agreeing to a deal with the Astros, how Joe Musgrove and Jon Lester are perfect fits for the Padres and Nationals, respectively, tipping our cap to Don Sutter and looking at how the writers got his Hall of Fame bid wrong and much more. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk Jared Porter being fired as Mets GM for sexual harassment, George Springer heading up north to join the Blue Jays, the back-and-forth of Michael Brantley supposedly signing with Toronto before ultimately agreeing to a deal with the Astros, how Joe Musgrove and Jon Lester are perfect fits for the Padres and Nationals, respectively, tipping our cap to Don Sutter and looking at how the writers got his Hall of Fame bid wrong and much more. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

172. Explicit Texts, Springer to the Jays & Other Good Fits

We talk DJ LeMahieu returning to the Yankees, Corey Kluber being added to the rotation and if it will be enough, Theo Epstein’s new role with the MLB Commissioner’s Office and what it means for his future and the game’s future, the rumor of 7-inning doubleheaders and extra inning rules returning for 2021, the $100 million offers to JT Realmuto and George Springer, who’s going to sign next and much more. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk DJ LeMahieu returning to the Yankees, Corey Kluber being added to the rotation and if it will be enough, Theo Epstein’s new role with the MLB Commissioner’s Office and what it means for his future and the game’s future, the rumor of 7-inning doubleheaders and extra inning rules returning for 2021, the $100 million offers to JT Realmuto and George Springer, who’s going to sign next and much more. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

171. Yankees Get Their Guy(s)

By baseball fans, for baseball fans. The 3-0 Take is here to bring you what you don't get enough of — MLB coverage from hosts who see and love the game the way you do.

Greg Amsinger

We talk with MLB Network host Greg Amsinger, discussing the journey to his current role, ad-libbing and how it changed his career, life on set, what a day is like around the studio, the importance of balancing being a fan and being an analyst, his (surprising) thoughts on Rob Manfred as commissioner, who he would want to host his own show with, his best and worst experiences on set, his beef (and the event that led to it) with a former MLB player, who he’s been starstruck by on air, mean Tweets and much more. Before the interview, we open the episode discussing friend of the pod Liam Hendriks’ historic deal with the White Sox and Major League Baseball announcing that the season should start on time as well as the likelihood of fans at parks. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk with MLB Network host Greg Amsinger, discussing the journey to his current role, ad-libbing and how it changed his career, life on set, what a day is like around the studio, the importance of balancing being a fan and being an analyst, his (surprising) thoughts on Rob Manfred as commissioner, who he would want to host his own show with, his best and worst experiences on set, his beef (and the event that led to it) with a former MLB player, who he’s been starstruck by on air, mean Tweets and much more. Before the interview, we open the episode discussing friend of the pod Liam Hendriks’ historic deal with the White Sox and Major League Baseball announcing that the season should start on time as well as the likelihood of fans at parks. Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

170. Conversation with Greg Amsinger, MLB Network

Francisco Lindor

FINALLY something happened this offseason. We break down (with our first-ever listener guest) the blockbuster deal between the Mets and Indians that sent superstar Francisco Lindor to Queens, how the Mets are living up to owner Steve Cohen’s desire to be “the Dodgers of the East Coast,” where they now stand among NL East teams, what the NL playoff picture now looks like, whether available free agents like George Springer or Trevor Bauer will join Lindor in New York and where other big names (Realmuto, Hendriks, LeMahieu, etc.) will wind up, why the market’s been slow and what the economics of baseball currently look like, our resolutions as baseball fans for 2021 and much more. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

FINALLY something happened this offseason. We break down (with our first-ever listener guest) the blockbuster deal between the Mets and Indians that sent superstar Francisco Lindor to Queens, how the Mets are living up to owner Steve Cohen’s desire to be “the Dodgers of the East Coast,” where they now stand among NL East teams, what the NL playoff picture now looks like, whether available free agents like George Springer or Trevor Bauer will join Lindor in New York and where other big names (Realmuto, Hendriks, LeMahieu, etc.) will wind up, why the market’s been slow and what the economics of baseball currently look like, our resolutions as baseball fans for 2021 and much more. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

169. FRANCISCO LINDOR TO THE METS

Welcome to Part II of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 149: Postseason Bubbles But No Bubbly (September 15) We talk about the league’s announcement that they would be banning alcohol celebrations in the postseason, as well as the hypocrisy that the decision led to. Episode 152: An October Like We’ve Never Seen (September 29) We cover about the conclusion to the regular season, looking at the down-the-stretch struggles from the Phillies and Giants that led to them somehow missing the postseason. Episode 153: Wild Card Series Day 1 Recap (September 29) We recap our thoughts from the first day of a brand new postseason format, addressing the length of the day and how many games fans got to watch. Episode 154: Wild Card Series Day 2 Recap (October 1) We look back at Day two of the Wild Card Series and the poor baseball that occurred throughout. Episode 155: Wild Card Series Day 3 Recap (October 2) We share our final thoughts on the Wild Card format, discussing whether we like it and the number of games it creates. Episode 156: Division Series Update (October 7) We break down the beef between the Marlins and Braves from the NLDS, and the drama that Ronald Acuna Jr. created after the game following his big day at the plate. Episode 157: League Championship Series on Deck (October 9) We talk about the Manny Machado/Brusdar Graterol run-in from Game 2, and how it influences the “Let the Kids Play” conversation. Episode 158: They Could Margot All the Way (October 13) We recap the Rays jumping out to a 2-0 ALCS lead as the Astros struggled, and what the outlook looked like for the remainder of the series. Episode 159: Momentum is a Cruel Mistress (October 16) We look back at the shifts in momentum that took place in both LCS’s, and who we thought would be more likely to come back in each series. Episode 160: Welcome to the World Series (October 19) Nate goes on one of his rants, explaining why the Rays are not a well-run business, despite having a good product, and why the excuse of payroll can’t be a thing moving forward. Episode 162: World Series Recap (October 28) We analyze the moment that many baseball fans consider to be the point at which the Rays lost the World Series: Kevin Cash pulling Blake Snell. Episode 163: Season Wrap Up + Free Agency, Hirings and Awards (November 5) Lastly, we discuss our surprises from the 2020 season.

Welcome to Part II of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 149: Postseason Bubbles But No Bubbly (September 15) We talk about the league’s announcement that they would be banning alcohol celebrations in the postseason, as well as the hypocrisy that the decision led to. Episode 152: An October Like We’ve Never Seen (September 29) We cover about the conclusion to the regular season, looking at the down-the-stretch struggles from the Phillies and Giants that led to them somehow missing the postseason. Episode 153: Wild Card Series Day 1 Recap (September 29) We recap our thoughts from the first day of a brand new postseason format, addressing the length of the day and how many games fans got to watch. Episode 154: Wild Card Series Day 2 Recap (October 1) We look back at Day two of the Wild Card Series and the poor baseball that occurred throughout. Episode 155: Wild Card Series Day 3 Recap (October 2) We share our final thoughts on the Wild Card format, discussing whether we like it and the number of games it creates. Episode 156: Division Series Update (October 7) We break down the beef between the Marlins and Braves from the NLDS, and the drama that Ronald Acuna Jr. created after the game following his big day at the plate. Episode 157: League Championship Series on Deck (October 9) We talk about the Manny Machado/Brusdar Graterol run-in from Game 2, and how it influences the “Let the Kids Play” conversation. Episode 158: They Could Margot All the Way (October 13) We recap the Rays jumping out to a 2-0 ALCS lead as the Astros struggled, and what the outlook looked like for the remainder of the series. Episode 159: Momentum is a Cruel Mistress (October 16) We look back at the shifts in momentum that took place in both LCS’s, and who we thought would be more likely to come back in each series. Episode 160: Welcome to the World Series (October 19) Nate goes on one of his rants, explaining why the Rays are not a well-run business, despite having a good product, and why the excuse of payroll can’t be a thing moving forward. Episode 162: World Series Recap (October 28) We analyze the moment that many baseball fans consider to be the point at which the Rays lost the World Series: Kevin Cash pulling Blake Snell. Episode 163: Season Wrap Up + Free Agency, Hirings and Awards (November 5) Lastly, we discuss our surprises from the 2020 season.

168. 2020 MLB Year in Review Pt. II

Welcome to Part I of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 115: #FireManfred (February 19) Recapping Rob Manfred’s ESPN interview with Karl Ravech on the Astros scandal, new rules, and proposals. Episode 118: To Mic or Not to Mic (March 9) Talking about players getting mic’d up in Spring Training (in response to Freddie Freeman’s “there’s wind boys” mic’d up moment in early March) and whether players being mic’d up should be a regular thing. Episode 119: Thanks, Coronavirus (March 17) We talk about the possible start date for the 2020 season, joking about when it should or shouldn’t start, not realizing what was going to end up happening this year. Episode 128: Preparing for a Year Without Baseball (May 29) Looking at the heated negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA and the drama surrounding the topic of sliding salary scales, talking about the battle of owners versus players. Episode 131: Baseball is Back (June 26) Looking at the announcement stating baseball would be returning in 2020, specifically breaking down the news that the Universal DH would be a part of the game (if only temporarily). Episode 136: Opening Weekend Recap (July 27) We share our thoughts on the initial weekend of the 2020 season and some of the news that came from it, including the Miami Marlins’ COVID outbreak, as well as the outlook for the remainder of the season. Episode 137: Thank You, Joe Kelly (July 30) We look at the Joe Kelly/Carlos Correa incident, talking about what went down, our responses, and how it affected baseball on a larger scale. Episode 138: Yoenis Cespedes, the Disappearing Act (August 3) We talk about a WILD moment from this season, when Yoenis Cespedes just said deuces and dipped out of the team hotel and nobody knew what had happened to him. Episode 140: Houston Astros: Poverty Franchise (August 11) We look at the Ramon Laureano/Houston Astros/Alex Cintron scuffle and Nate gives one of his signature rants on why Alex Cintron is soft. Episode 144: The Most Exciting Team in Baseball (August 25) We talk about the Slam Diego Padres being one of baseball’s hottest and most entertaining teams following their Grand Slam rampage, how they were shaping up for a postseason run, and our thoughts on the then-rumors surrounding Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac possibly being shipped out west. Episode 147: No Time to Play Around (September 9) We talk about Joe West throwing out Nationals GM Mike Rizzo during a regular season game for not wearing his mask while watching the game from up in a suite. Pt. II coming soon!

Welcome to Part I of our Year in Review episode, where we have queued up for you some of our favorite takes, segments and predictions from previous episodes throughout 2020. Enjoy! Episode 115: #FireManfred (February 19) Recapping Rob Manfred’s ESPN interview with Karl Ravech on the Astros scandal, new rules, and proposals. Episode 118: To Mic or Not to Mic (March 9) Talking about players getting mic’d up in Spring Training (in response to Freddie Freeman’s “there’s wind boys” mic’d up moment in early March) and whether players being mic’d up should be a regular thing. Episode 119: Thanks, Coronavirus (March 17) We talk about the possible start date for the 2020 season, joking about when it should or shouldn’t start, not realizing what was going to end up happening this year. Episode 128: Preparing for a Year Without Baseball (May 29) Looking at the heated negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA and the drama surrounding the topic of sliding salary scales, talking about the battle of owners versus players. Episode 131: Baseball is Back (June 26) Looking at the announcement stating baseball would be returning in 2020, specifically breaking down the news that the Universal DH would be a part of the game (if only temporarily). Episode 136: Opening Weekend Recap (July 27) We share our thoughts on the initial weekend of the 2020 season and some of the news that came from it, including the Miami Marlins’ COVID outbreak, as well as the outlook for the remainder of the season. Episode 137: Thank You, Joe Kelly (July 30) We look at the Joe Kelly/Carlos Correa incident, talking about what went down, our responses, and how it affected baseball on a larger scale. Episode 138: Yoenis Cespedes, the Disappearing Act (August 3) We talk about a WILD moment from this season, when Yoenis Cespedes just said deuces and dipped out of the team hotel and nobody knew what had happened to him. Episode 140: Houston Astros: Poverty Franchise (August 11) We look at the Ramon Laureano/Houston Astros/Alex Cintron scuffle and Nate gives one of his signature rants on why Alex Cintron is soft. Episode 144: The Most Exciting Team in Baseball (August 25) We talk about the Slam Diego Padres being one of baseball’s hottest and most entertaining teams following their Grand Slam rampage, how they were shaping up for a postseason run, and our thoughts on the then-rumors surrounding Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac possibly being shipped out west. Episode 147: No Time to Play Around (September 9) We talk about Joe West throwing out Nationals GM Mike Rizzo during a regular season game for not wearing his mask while watching the game from up in a suite. Pt. II coming soon!

167. 2020 MLB Year in Review Pt. I

Jessica Kleinschmidt

We talk with NBC Sports Bay Area writer Jessica Kleinschmidt, covering a range of topics from her career in baseball to “embracing what pisses people off.” Jess shares her “made it” moments, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, the influence her father had on her growing up, her favorite moments covering the sport, the funniest personalities she’s encountered while covering players, her goals and ambitions for the future, the moment in baseball history she would choose to go back in time to cover, her affinity for chicken wings and much more. Enjoy! MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We talk with NBC Sports Bay Area writer Jessica Kleinschmidt, covering a range of topics from her career in baseball to “embracing what pisses people off.” Jess shares her “made it” moments, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, the influence her father had on her growing up, her favorite moments covering the sport, the funniest personalities she’s encountered while covering players, her goals and ambitions for the future, the moment in baseball history she would choose to go back in time to cover, her affinity for chicken wings and much more. Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

166. Conversation with Jessica Kleinschmidt

Jon SooHoo

We dive into an extremely unique conversation with Dodgers Team Photographer Jon SooHoo, getting an inside look into the life of a MLB team photographer, the journey he took to get to his current role, the challenges of shooting in a 2020 COVID season, what it was like covering the World Series, his favorite shots of his career and how he got them, the people he’s met and become friends with as a result of his job including Vin Scully, Yogi Berra and more, the celebrities he’s been starstruck by, his favorite moments with baseball legends, his approach and methods for shooting games and how he’s captured some of baseball’s most iconic photos, his favorite food spots when traveling with the team, the one moment in history he wishes he could’ve been at to shoot and much more. Enjoy! NEW MERCH: the30takepod.com/store Jon SooHoo IG: @j.soohoo

We dive into an extremely unique conversation with Dodgers Team Photographer Jon SooHoo, getting an inside look into the life of a MLB team photographer, the journey he took to get to his current role, the challenges of shooting in a 2020 COVID season, what it was like covering the World Series, his favorite shots of his career and how he got them, the people he’s met and become friends with as a result of his job including Vin Scully, Yogi Berra and more, the celebrities he’s been starstruck by, his favorite moments with baseball legends, his approach and methods for shooting games and how he’s captured some of baseball’s most iconic photos, his favorite food spots when traveling with the team, the one moment in history he wishes he could’ve been at to shoot and much more. Enjoy! NEW MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a> Jon SooHoo IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jon.soohoo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@j.soohoo</a>

165. Conversation with Jon SooHoo, Dodgers Photographer

Mike Brosseau

We sit down with Tampa Bay Rays infielder and postseason hero Mike Brosseau to talk about his journey to the big leagues, signing his first professional contract for $1,000, what the 2020 COVID season was like, getting thrown at and hitting an ALDS-winning home run off Aroldis Chapman, his World Series experience including the Brett Phillips game from his point of view, his interests off the field and much more! NEW MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We sit down with Tampa Bay Rays infielder and postseason hero Mike Brosseau to talk about his journey to the big leagues, signing his first professional contract for $1,000, what the 2020 COVID season was like, getting thrown at and hitting an ALDS-winning home run off Aroldis Chapman, his World Series experience including the Brett Phillips game from his point of view, his interests off the field and much more! NEW MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

164. Conversation with Mike Brosseau

We close the book on the 2020 season, sharing our surprises and disappointment players and teams before discussing some offseason storylines including the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch and what they mean for the White Sox, Tigers and the rest of baseball. Also in this episode, we cover top free agent names and debate where we think they’ll end up, including Trevor Bauer, JT Realmuto, DJ LeMahieu, friend of the pod Liam Hendriks and more. We talk Gold Glove winners and Nolan Arenado’s historic streak before wrapping up with a look at the BBWAA Award Finalists and who is most deserving of the MVPs, Cy Youngs, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year honors. We close out the show detailing our plan to resume recording in December after our break and the content we plan on bringing you when we return. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We close the book on the 2020 season, sharing our surprises and disappointment players and teams before discussing some offseason storylines including the hirings of Tony La Russa and A.J. Hinch and what they mean for the White Sox, Tigers and the rest of baseball. Also in this episode, we cover top free agent names and debate where we think they’ll end up, including Trevor Bauer, JT Realmuto, DJ LeMahieu, friend of the pod Liam Hendriks and more. We talk Gold Glove winners and Nolan Arenado’s historic streak before wrapping up with a look at the BBWAA Award Finalists and who is most deserving of the MVPs, Cy Youngs, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year honors. We close out the show detailing our plan to resume recording in December after our break and the content we plan on bringing you when we return. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

163. Season Wrap Up + Free Agency, Hirings and Awards

We recap the finale of the 2020 World Series, including the most talked-about decision of the night in Kevin Cash’s pulling of Blake Snell, Randy Arozarena’s continued dominance at the plate, Clayton Kershaw finally getting his ring and putting the ringless narrative to sleep, the odd drama surrounding Justin Turner’s COVID-19 results (and wondering why he was allowed back on the field after getting pulled), Corey Seager having a MVP-caliber series, Mookie Betts doing what he set out to do by coming to LA, Rob Manfred getting booed (and having a postgame episode?), the legitimacy of this year’s trophy, how this season’s result just makes baseball sense, thoughts on the postseason as a whole and more. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We recap the finale of the 2020 World Series, including the most talked-about decision of the night in Kevin Cash’s pulling of Blake Snell, Randy Arozarena’s continued dominance at the plate, Clayton Kershaw finally getting his ring and putting the ringless narrative to sleep, the odd drama surrounding Justin Turner’s COVID-19 results (and wondering why he was allowed back on the field after getting pulled), Corey Seager having a MVP-caliber series, Mookie Betts doing what he set out to do by coming to LA, Rob Manfred getting booed (and having a postgame episode?), the legitimacy of this year’s trophy, how this season’s result just makes baseball sense, thoughts on the postseason as a whole and more. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

162. World Series Recap

Brett Phillips

We check in and look at what’s gone down in the World Series thus far, including the Brett Phillips game (and all the things that went wrong), Clayton Kershaw improving his postseason resume, Tyler Glasnow hurting his, Randy Arozarena playing out of his mind, the Rays’ pitching staff collectively struggling to tame a dangerous Dodger lineup, Dave Roberts’ decision-making and more. MERCH: the30takepod.com/store

We check in and look at what’s gone down in the World Series thus far, including the Brett Phillips game (and all the things that went wrong), Clayton Kershaw improving his postseason resume, Tyler Glasnow hurting his, Randy Arozarena playing out of his mind, the Rays’ pitching staff collectively struggling to tame a dangerous Dodger lineup, Dave Roberts’ decision-making and more. MERCH: <a href="//the30takepod.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the30takepod.com/store</a>

161. World Series Reactions + Brett Phillips Game

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Bobby Witt Jr

We talk with the #2 overall pick from the 2019 MLB draft about his baseball career so far, what draft night was like, being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, his Mount Rushmore of Baseball and much, much more!

We talk with the #2 overall pick from the 2019 MLB draft about his baseball career so far, what draft night was like, being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, his Mount Rushmore of Baseball and much, much more!

109. Conversation with Bobby Witt Jr.

We bring you a special episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look into how DTD Baseball came to be what it is today. We also break down our favorite baseball things including seed flavors, movies and more, as well as answering more of your DM questions!

30. The Story of DTD Baseball

We talk Josh Donaldson to the Braves, Oakland's new stadium proposal, best and worst minor league team names and much, much more!

27. New Beginnings

We talk the Cubs' quiet exit from October, how the postseason is proving the need for a universal DH, the Brewers picking up steam and much, much more!

12. Wild Card Woes & Division Foes

We talk trash cans in Houston, the latest reports suggesting the situation is bigger than we thought, what the league should do in response, cover MVP, Cy Young, ROTY and MOTY awards and much, much more!

We talk trash cans in Houston, the latest reports suggesting the situation is bigger than we thought, what the league should do in response, cover MVP, Cy Young, ROTY and MOTY awards and much, much more!

106. Astros Scandal and Awards Recap

We talk World Series finish, how Manny Machado was the star in the end, who might be leaving the defending champs, and much, much more!

19. A Hollywood Ending

We talk Phillies/Dodgers beef, false reports surrounding Aroldis Chapman, Manny Machado’s social media rant and much, much more!

We talk Phillies/Dodgers beef, false reports surrounding Aroldis Chapman, Manny Machado’s social media rant and much, much more!

81. Drama Everywhere

We talk the four newest members of the Hall, break down the recent signings and trades, discuss whether the beef between Kris Bryant and Yadi is real, share our picks for best and worst baseball cities and much, much more!

We talk the four newest members of the Hall, break down the recent signings and trades, discuss whether the beef between Kris Bryant and Yadi is real, share our picks for best and worst baseball cities and much, much more!

39. Cooperstown Bound

We talk the Nationals’ improbable World Series victory, how it was the ultimate team effort, whether or not Gerrit Cole should have emerged from the bullpen (and why it doesn’t really matter), why you should have seen this coming, and much, much more!

We talk the Nationals’ improbable World Series victory, how it was the ultimate team effort, whether or not Gerrit Cole should have emerged from the bullpen (and why it doesn’t really matter), why you should have seen this coming, and much, much more!

104. Team of Destiny

We break down the recent report analyzing MLB's top young talent, look at the recent signings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia's retirement, speculate why Baseball Tonight isn't returning to ESPN's nightly schedule, and much, much more!

We break down the recent report analyzing MLB's top young talent, look at the recent signings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia's retirement, speculate why Baseball Tonight isn't returning to ESPN's nightly schedule, and much, much more!

41. 25 Best Players Under 25

We talk Stroman’s surprising move to the National League, what possessed Trevor Bauer to throw a ball into orbit, the greatest trade deadline moves of the last decade and much, much more!

We talk Stroman’s surprising move to the National League, what possessed Trevor Bauer to throw a ball into orbit, the greatest trade deadline moves of the last decade and much, much more!

83. Marcus to the Mets

We talk both Championship Series, how Angel Hernandez doesn't belong on a baseball field, how the recent Kris Bryant rumor affects the MLB, and much, much more!

14. The Final Four

We talk pitchers and catchers officially reporting, Justin Verlander's Twitter rampage, Derek Jeter bringing an old teammate into Miami's front office, answer your DMs and much, much more!

We talk pitchers and catchers officially reporting, Justin Verlander's Twitter rampage, Derek Jeter bringing an old teammate into Miami's front office, answer your DMs and much, much more!

44. Baseball is Back...Sorta

Troy Tulowitzki

We talk Tulo’s roller-coaster career and the what-ifs it leaves us with, debate whether the streaking Giants can make the postseason, discuss some recent Yankee-related slugfests that have Manfred happy and much, much more!

We talk Tulo’s roller-coaster career and the what-ifs it leaves us with, debate whether the streaking Giants can make the postseason, discuss some recent Yankee-related slugfests that have Manfred happy and much, much more!

82. Troy Tulowitzki Hangs It Up

We talk Puig and company heading to Cincinnati, players who flew under the radar in 2018, how Daniel Murphy affects the Rockies in 2019, best and worst baseball movies and much, much more!

We talk Puig and company heading to Cincinnati, players who flew under the radar in 2018, how Daniel Murphy affects the Rockies in 2019, best and worst baseball movies and much, much more!

34. Pretenders or Contenders?

We talk Manny Machado to the Padres, what it means for Bryce Harper and others, your responses to what you would do with $300 million, Bruce Bochy’s retirement announcement, MLB’s crackdown on sign-stealing, answer some DMs and much, much more!

We talk Manny Machado to the Padres, what it means for Bryce Harper and others, your responses to what you would do with $300 million, Bruce Bochy’s retirement announcement, MLB’s crackdown on sign-stealing, answer some DMs and much, much more!

46. It's About Time

We talk proposed rule changes, which spring training hats are the best, and we have a game-show type segment where we share our predictions on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado before closing out with our signature Best &amp; Worst segment.

We talk proposed rule changes, which spring training hats are the best, and we have a game-show type segment where we share our predictions on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado before closing out with our signature Best &amp; Worst segment.

43. Changing the Game?

We talk inflated offensive numbers, how the supposed anatomy of this year’s baseball allows for more home runs, give our updated playoff predictions, list our five most important players ever, and much, much more!

We talk inflated offensive numbers, how the supposed anatomy of this year’s baseball allows for more home runs, give our updated playoff predictions, list our five most important players ever, and much, much more!

88. Juiced Balls

We talk how the media has taken the Harper/Machado madness too far, break down other remaining free agents, address the fact that A-Rod is sort of likable now, discuss college baseball and its best and worst jerseys and much, much more!

We talk how the media has taken the Harper/Machado madness too far, break down other remaining free agents, address the fact that A-Rod is sort of likable now, discuss college baseball and its best and worst jerseys and much, much more!

38. Cut the $%!#

We talk Division Series sweeps, how the Braves gave it a good run, Boston's response to Aaron Judge's shenanigans, and much, much more!

13. Where's the Competition?

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions."

An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Business Wars

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Netflix vs Blockbuster - Sudden Death | 1

You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Sports Wars

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Federer vs Nadal - The Hothead | 1

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vox Conversations

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Elizabeth Kolbert: We have locked in centuries of climate change

Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan delve deep on free speech for 3 hours! Somehow it gets more interesting through the episode, not less! Hear why often it's best to "be tolerant of the intolerable".
Canada tried to pass laws compelling people to use pronouns like zi and zur. Should you be compelled to call someone a certain pronoun? Jordan Peterson pushed back saying he had no problems using pronouns like zi and zur for people who have non-traditional genders, but that he had a problem being compelled by law to use certain pronouns. 
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire. 
We have gone from homosexuality being illegal in most of the west 60 years ago to same sex marriage being legal today. "Free speech is the master value because it is the value which allows us to update all other values." Sam Harris.

Free speech, only a small topic!

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos  100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

The Joe Rogan Experience

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos</a> 100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

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