Patti and the Pottymouth record from neighborhood brewery 3Stars and wish them a fond farewell on their last day of operations. Pottymouth has been back to Fenway so she has a LOT to say, including reports of a hero named Jeter. Patti celebrates the return of Corey’s bat, the historic naming of Jazz to the All-Star roster, and the water wings of probable future BF J-Rod. There is pondering over the Os just being fun, or are they actually good. The UK hosts Derby X (is it “ex” or “ten?  We  don’t know!) which sounds exactly like something we would come up with over tasty beer at a local brewery. Patti gives you the basics on how next week’s draft works, as well as an overview of the latest proposals for an international draft. Important events in girls baseball are happening from T-ball to elite levels. Advocates for Minor Leaguers toss around terms like “minor league conspiracy” and “illegal” in their response to the Senate request for information on MLB’s antitrust exemption. Pottymouth makes travel plans for the World Baseball Classic. We say “little umbrellas in our drinks,”  “hard and bitter,” and “Chipotle or lobster?”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Patti and the Pottymouth record from neighborhood brewery 3Stars and wish them a fond farewell on their last day of operations. Pottymouth has been back to Fenway so she has a LOT to say, including reports of a <a href="https://nesn.com/2022/07/jeter-downs-plays-hero-in-red-sox-return-nobody-was-stopping-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hero named Jeter</a>. Patti celebrates the return of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/corey-seager-s-homer-caps-rangers-six-run-fifth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corey’s bat</a>, the historic naming of <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article263245133.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jazz</a> to the All-Star roster, and the water wings of probable future BF <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/julio-rodriguez-tumble-at-third-base" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J-Rod</a>. There is pondering over the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/adley-rutschman-hits-first-home-run-at-oriole-park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Os</a> just being fun, or are they actually good. The UK hosts Derby X (is it “ex” or “ten?  We  don’t know!) which sounds exactly like something we would come up with over tasty beer at a local brewery. Patti gives you the basics on how next week’s draft works, as well as an overview of the latest proposals for an <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34213473/sources-mlbpa-counters-mlb-international-draft-proposal-sides-far-apart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">international draft</a>. Important events in girls baseball are happening from <a href="https://baseballforall.com/nationals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-ball</a> to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/first-girls-baseball-elite-development-invitational-takes-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">elite levels</a>. Advocates for Minor Leaguers toss around terms like “minor league conspiracy” and “illegal” in their response to the Senate request for information on <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/minor-league-mlb-antitrust-exemption/X0IzbFcWbcDh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB’s antitrust exemption</a>. Pottymouth makes travel plans for the <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-baseball-classic-releases-schedule-venues-team-pools-ahead-of-2023-return/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Baseball Classic</a>. We say “little umbrellas in our drinks,”  “hard and bitter,” and “Chipotle or lobster?”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Walk-Off Bingo

The Angels-Mariners brawl turns out to be a treasure trove of boyfriend activity including suspensions, pizza deliveries, giant tips for drivers, and another Abigail Situation. We break down Freddie’s no good very bad week. Pottymouth un-dumps Jerran Duran and puts dibs on Jonathan Araúz as a possible future bp. We say farewell to Lo Cain, welcome our As bfs to the show, and appreciate Raimel Tapia’s dramatic qHar reveal.  Kyle Tucker runs on PitchCom. Good humans this week include David Price, Joe Ross, and Liam Hendriks for speaking out on reproductive rights, and Max Scherzer treats the Rumble Ponies to a feast to remember during his re-hab stint. Note to Stras, you can do better than Chipotle.The Senate Judiciary Committee reached out to Advocates for Minor Leaguers which signals movement on MLB’s antitrust exemption, the reason minor league players are allowed poor wages and conditions. A vote decided Oakland’s Howard Terminal is not a port after all, which means the As are not yet going to Vegas. The Padres released their City Connect unis this week and we are ready for the beach! We say “smells like wine, tastes like beer,” extreme Yankees exposure, and “temper the passion, protect the skull.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

The <a href="https://theathletic.com/3384932/2022/06/27/jesse-winker-mariners-angels-brawl-pizza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angels-Mariners brawl</a> turns out to be a treasure trove of boyfriend activity including suspensions, pizza deliveries, giant tips for drivers, and another Abigail Situation. We break down <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/freddie-freemans-ex-agent-accuses-braves-of-false-narrative-about-his-atlanta-exit-i-will-not-stand-by-214537494.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freddie’s</a> no good very bad week. Pottymouth un-dumps <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-cora-talks-red-sox-s-covid-19-vaccination-status" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerran Duran</a> and puts dibs on <a href="https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/2022/06/25/orioles-add-arauz-infield-depth-watkins-recalled-start-game-diplan-bannon-optioned/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Araúz</a> as a possible future bp. We say farewell to <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/brewers-designate-lorenzo-cain-for-assignment-but-did-a-good-thing-in-the-process-184636700.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lo Cain</a>, welcome our As bfs to the show, and appreciate Raimel Tapia’s dramatic qHar reveal.  <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/astros-kyle-tucker-thrown-out-trying-to-steal-home-during-pitchcom-glitch-vs-yankees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Tucker</a> runs on PitchCom. Good humans this week include David Price, Joe Ross, and <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/roe-v-wade-overturned-white-sox-liam-hendriks-sounds-off-on-decision/2865910/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liam Hendriks</a> for speaking out on reproductive rights, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1543273376323555329" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Scherzer</a> treats the Rumble Ponies to a feast to remember during his re-hab stint. Note to Stras, you can do better than Chipotle. The Senate Judiciary Committee reached out to Advocates for Minor Leaguers which signals movement on <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/06/28/mlb-antitrust-exemption-congress-letter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB’s antitrust exemption</a>, the reason minor league players are allowed poor wages and conditions. A vote decided <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/oakland-athletics-vote-howard-terminal/gYsDN9FHkCY9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oakland’s Howard Terminal</a> is not a port after all, which means the As are not yet going to Vegas. The <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34176091/san-diego-padres-release-city-connect-uniforms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Padres released their City Connect unis</a> this week and we are ready for the beach! We say “smells like wine, tastes like beer,” extreme Yankees exposure, and “temper the passion, protect the skull.” Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Apologies to the Women and Children

We learned that commenting on the pace of a game in progress is as bad as saying “no-hitter” in the midst of one, and get called “Karen” for noting that a combined no-no is different from a no-no. We launch into the SCOTUS rant that you knew was coming, but don’t worry, we deftly tie it to baseball and provide a checklist of specific actions including standing up AND sitting down, and being like Lauren. Pottymouth loses another boyfriend due to character flaws, we get a “Let’s Go, Jeter” chant at Fenway that we can get behind, and Patti remains stuck with Adley’s mustache because you don’t mess with a streak. Hell has frozen over as we agree with Buck over Dusty. Pottymouth proposes a qHar bracket. We introduce you to Proud to be in Baseball, founded by Bryan Ruby, which supports LGBTQ+ ballplayers in high school, college, and beyond. Rainbows appear in LMB (the Mexican baseball league) and we learn non gendered vocabulary words in Spanish! The Venezuelan Women’s baseball semi-finals concluded this weekend, with Pottymouth noting 3 women umpires, and the ability to watch games on YouTube. Patti shares the joy of the pressbox during collegiate summer league games. We say “Super spreader bat mitzvah,” “Even the mustard is gay,” and by popular demand, “Anzoátegui.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

We learned that commenting on the pace of a game in progress is as bad as saying “no-hitter” in the midst of one, and get called “Karen” for noting that a combined no-no is different from a no-no. We launch into the SCOTUS rant that you knew was coming, but don’t worry, we deftly <a href="https://twitter.com/STR0/status/1540755458742525955?s=20&amp;t=pSWrZg6HsJTiZvk3BYy3IA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tie it to baseball</a> and provide a checklist of specific actions including <a href="https://twitter.com/dougherty_jesse/status/1540464422614966273" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">standing up</a> AND sitting down, and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/dicks-sporting-goods-travel-expense-reimbursement-employees-seeking-abortions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">being like Lauren</a>. Pottymouth loses another boyfriend due to character flaws, we get a “Let’s Go, Jeter” chant at Fenway that we can get behind, and Patti remains stuck with <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/adley-rutschman-stars-as-orioles-hit-back-to-back-homers-twice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adley’s mustache</a> because you don’t mess with a streak. Hell has frozen over as we agree with <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/astros-siri-posts-deletes-profane-tweet-after-admiring-hr/2022/06/22/3d327da0-f27d-11ec-ac16-8fbf7194cd78_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buck over Dusty</a>. Pottymouth proposes a qHar bracket.  We introduce you to <a href="https://www.proudtobeinbaseball.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proud to be in Baseball</a>, founded by <a href="https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/2022/06/23/brockton-bryan-ruby-only-openly-gay-pro-baseball-player-visits-rox-campanelli/7686774001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Ruby</a>, which supports LGBTQ+ ballplayers in high school, college, and beyond. Rainbows appear in LMB (the Mexican baseball league) and we learn non gendered vocabulary words in Spanish! The <a href="https://fevebeisbol.org/ve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Venezuelan Women’s baseball</a> semi-finals concluded this weekend, with Pottymouth noting 3 women umpires, and the ability to watch games on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/FEVEBEISBOL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Patti shares the joy of the pressbox during collegiate summer league games. We say “Super spreader bat mitzvah,” “Even the mustard is gay,” and by popular demand, “Anzoátegui.” Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Stop SAYING Things

While  Pottymouth takes in an As game with our west coast pals, Patti holds the fort with guest host, and avid softball fan, Avery. Avery recaps the glory that is the champion Oklahoma Sooners softball team, led by star coach Patty Glasso and reminds us of the joy of watching action-packed college softball. In boyfriend news we praise Adley’s bat but worry about his qHar, praise Mark Canha and Taijuan Walker for their support of Pride Night, and sneak in Junior Pottymouth’s praise for Manny Machado’s milestone while Pottymouth isn’t looking.Maybelle Blair makes us happy, not so much the Brewers new City Connect unis. The Mets engage about minor league conditions, and the NYT comes down hard on The Athletic. We recap some off the joy that is summer collegiate baseball and WAIT! Pottymouth breaks in with a surprise interview with friend of the show  Braden, and Braden’s mom (!) from the Oakland Coliseum.We say “toot her own boyfriend horn,” “If you’re going to put in all that effort…make it cute,” and “the unifying emotion is mortification.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

While  Pottymouth takes in an As game with our west coast pals, Patti holds the fort with guest host, and avid softball fan, Avery. Avery recaps the glory that is the champion <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2022-06-10/oklahoma-sweeps-texas-win-2022-womens-college-world-series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oklahoma Sooners</a> softball team, led by star coach Patty Glasso and reminds us of the joy of watching action-packed college softball. In boyfriend news we praise Adley’s bat but worry about his qHar, praise <a href="https://twitter.com/outtadapakmark/status/1537490083997179904" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Canha</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/tai_walker/status/1537930500790099970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taijuan Walker</a> for their support of Pride Night, and sneak in Junior Pottymouth’s praise for <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/manny-machado-records-career-hit-1-500" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manny Machado’s</a> milestone while Pottymouth isn’t looking.<a href="https://www.them.us/story/maybelle-blair-a-league-of-their-own-coming-out" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maybelle Blair</a> makes us happy, not so much the Brewers new City Connect unis. The Mets engage about <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-steven-cohen-new-york-baseball-5b321d629397da539fa254a369f0870d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">minor league conditions</a>, and the NYT comes down hard on <a href="https://defector.com/the-nyt-owned-athletic-lays-down-new-no-politics-rule-for-staff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> We recap some off the joy that is summer collegiate baseball and WAIT! Pottymouth breaks in with a surprise interview with friend of the show  Braden, and Braden’s mom (!) from the Oakland Coliseum. We say “toot her own boyfriend horn,” “If you’re going to put in all that effort…make it cute,” and “the unifying emotion is mortification.” Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Moms agree, We are the Concussion Cure

Patti is back from the plague, in time for the boyfriend home run barrage. Former bfs light up Gerrit Cole for home runs in the first three batters of a game. Three bfs currently on the Nationals homer back to back to back. Pottymouth wants bonus qHAR points for clutch pitching from Camilo Doval. Adley’s bat wakes up, Jake’s stays woke, and Jazz introduces the “I don’t care” tool to the collection. The Corrections department revisits the Rays and the Pride upheaval, and corrects Florida Governor DeSantis as everything he knows is wrong. Will LaRussa firmly taking responsibility for his decisions prevent him from following in the footsteps of Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi? The Angels bring out the disco for Jared Walsh’s cycle, and we debate whether their City Connect unis are pretty good or just fine. We are horrified by the number of transphobic bills harming student athletes and encourage you to act locally. The Angelos family, owners of the Orioles, bring the drama. Sons of Hall of Famers and All Stars stack the Brockton Rox and remind us to remind you to find your nearest summer collegiate baseball league and take in some games.We say “man bun,” “wealth of baseball-adjacent knowledge,” and “my dad looks nothing like Pedro Martinez.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Patti is back from the plague, in time for the boyfriend home run barrage. Former bfs light up <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401355093" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerrit Cole</a> for home runs in the first three batters of a game. Three bfs currently on the Nationals homer back to back to back. Pottymouth wants bonus qHAR points for clutch pitching from Camilo Doval. <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/adley-rutschman-has-career-high-three-hits-for-orioles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adley’s bat</a> wakes up, Jake’s stays woke, and <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/06/09/red-hot-marlins-keeping-jazz-chisholm-in-check/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jazz</a> introduces the “I don’t care” tool to the collection. The Corrections department <a href="https://www.metroweekly.com/2022/06/five-tampa-bay-rays-players-refuse-to-wear-rainbow-gear-for-teams-pride-night/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">revisits the Rays </a>and the Pride upheaval, and corrects Florida <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/06/03/desantis-rays-practice-facility/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Governor DeSantis</a> as everything he knows is wrong.  Will <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34076451/fire-tony-chants-chicago-white-sox-blow-lead-loss-texas-rangers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LaRussa</a> firmly taking responsibility for his decisions prevent him from following in the footsteps of Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi? The Angels bring out the disco for <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/angels-jared-walsh-hits-for-cycle/T6QGeBpiSD7B/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jared Walsh’s cycle</a>, and we debate whether their City Connect unis are pretty good or just fine. We are horrified by the number of <a href="https://www.transathlete.com/take-action" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transphobic bills</a> harming student athletes and encourage you to act locally. The <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34071306/orioles-ceo-john-angelos-wrested-control-team-expense-brother-suit-claims" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angelos family</a>, owners of the Orioles, bring the drama. Sons of Hall of Famers and All Stars stack the <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/11/sports/why-are-five-sons-former-major-league-stars-playing-brockton-love-baseball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brockton Rox</a> and remind us to remind you to find your nearest <a href="http://www.calripkenleague.org/view/calripkenleague" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">summer collegiate baseball league</a> and take in some games. We say “man bun,” “wealth of baseball-adjacent knowledge,” and “my dad looks nothing like Pedro Martinez.” Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

I’ll get the Woo, You get the Hoo

We’ve got a position player pitching! Patti is out with the plague which counts as down by 6 runs, so West Coast Correspondent Deborah joins Pottymouth and her Jamesons-spiked coffee for this week’s show.We give a rundown on notable Pride month actions including Tampa Bay using the Progress Pride symbol (which is inclusive of black and brown and trans people) but leaving it to an “individual decision by players” as to wearing it or not. The Dodgers celebrate their 9th Glenn Burke Day, wearing pride hats on the field for the first time.  On June 11th, for Pride Day at Oracle Park, the Giants and Dodgers will be the first teams to jointly wear their progress pride hats on the field at same time. The Blue Jays get a nod for availability of gender-neutral bathrooms and donations to a local organization working with their staff on diversity and inclusion. Again the Yankees say “We don’t do any theme nights” and the Texas Rangers are silent.Meanwhile, the Ohio’s GOP-led house snuck language mandating a verification process for “suspected” trans athletes into an unrelated bill. This subjects any school athlete suspected of being trans to an external and internal examination. This horrific proposal affects everyone and could happen anywhere. It's everyone's responsibility to fight it so vote accordingly. Let the kids play.Patti’s Nats bf Lane Thomas has a 3 home run game, and former bf Willians Astudillo not only stole a base on May 28, but then pitched a scoreless inning vs the Giants. Former bf (and current West Coast Correspondent bf) Joc Pederson’s 3 home run game, was capped by a single leading to a walk-off win. What lead to his all time great hitting game?  Joc says “Barry Bonds was at the park and I talked to him for an hour.” Tommy Pham calls Mike Trout the worst commissioner in fantasy sports, which proves that Patti is better than Mike Trout with the possible exception of hitting and fielding (although we don’t know that for sure). Xander Bogaerts broke the record for games played at short for Red Sox at 1094.  Give the longest tenured player on the team the C!Patreon supporter Bryan Jones uses his power for good to remind us all to watch the NCAA College Baseball Tournament. We share his LSU-centric thoughts including players to watch citing sexy defense and exceptional qHar, yet still manage to work in a go Terps! And a Buster Posey mention. Our fantasy league acted locally to punish Aaron Judge for denigrating OPACY. The Kids made their one and only trade ever to rid themselves of the perp, with the Leftovers promising to keep him on the bench.We say  “All purpose reactionary” “Tampa Bay is the least objectionable part of Florida,” and “Life changing pep talk without wearing pants.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

We’ve got a position player pitching! Patti is out with the plague which counts as down by 6 runs, so West Coast Correspondent Deborah joins Pottymouth and her Jamesons-spiked coffee for this week’s show.We give a rundown on notable Pride month actions including <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-celebrate-pride-night-with-custom-uniforms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tampa Bay</a> using the Progress Pride symbol (which is inclusive of black and brown and trans people) but leaving it to an “individual decision by players” as to wearing it or not. The Dodgers celebrate their 9th <a href="https://www.outsports.com/2022/6/1/23142149/mlb-lgbtq-pride-nights-baseball-rainbow-caps-progress-flags-glenn-burke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glenn Burke Day</a>, wearing pride hats on the field for the first time.  On June 11th, for Pride Day at Oracle Park, the Giants and Dodgers will be the first teams to<a href="https://sfist.com/2022/05/10/otherwise-despicable-la-dodgers-will-join-giants-in-wearing-pride-logos-for-pride-night-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> jointly wear their progress pride hats on the field at same time</a>. The Blue Jays get a nod for availability of gender-neutral bathrooms and donations to a local organization working with their staff on diversity and inclusion. Again the Yankees say “We don’t do any theme nights” and the Texas Rangers are silent.Meanwhile, the Ohio’s GOP-led house snuck language mandating a <a href="https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2022/06/03/gop-passes-bill-aiming-to-root-out-suspected-transgender-female-athletes-with-genital-inspection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">verification process for “suspected” trans athletes</a> into an unrelated bill. This subjects any school athlete suspected of being trans to an external and internal examination. This horrific proposal affects everyone and could happen anywhere. It's everyone's responsibility to fight it so vote accordingly. Let the kids play.Patti’s Nats bf Lane Thomas has a 3 home run game, and former bf <a href="https://twitter.com/fishstripes/status/1530662353091567616?s=20&amp;t=wsJd9sdlu9EfR8-F1kvmbw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Willians Astudillo</a> not only stole a base on May 28, but then pitched a scoreless inning vs the Giants. Former bf (and current West Coast Correspondent bf) Joc Pederson’s 3 home run game, was capped by a single leading to a walk-off win. What lead to his all time great hitting game?  Joc says “Barry Bonds was at the park and I talked to him for an hour.” Tommy Pham calls Mike Trout the worst commissioner in fantasy sports, which proves that Patti is better than Mike Trout with the possible exception of hitting and fielding (although we don’t know that for sure). <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/xander-bogaerts-sets-red-sox-record-for-games-at-shortstop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xander Bogaerts</a> broke the record for games played at short for Red Sox at 1094.  Give the longest tenured player on the team the C! Patreon supporter Bryan Jones uses his power for good to remind us all to watch the NCAA College Baseball Tournament. We share his LSU-centric thoughts including players to watch citing sexy defense and exceptional qHar, yet still manage to work in a go Terps! And a Buster Posey mention. Our fantasy league acted locally to punish <a href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2360106" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aaron Judge</a> for denigrating OPACY. The Kids made their one and only trade ever to rid themselves of the perp, with the Leftovers promising to keep him on the bench. We say  “All purpose reactionary” “Tampa Bay is the least objectionable part of Florida,” and “Life changing pep talk without wearing pants.”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Pride and Prejudice

After a field trip to see the Fredericksburg Nationals, Patti and the Pottymouth recorded this snack-sized, but jam-packed, episode over pizza and beer and perilously close to corn hole. The good news is we did NOT get kicked out of the ballpark (officially or recreationally) for sharing any of our opinions which appeared to differ greatly from the majority of the fans in the park, if t-shirt sentiments are to be believed, nor for the expressly stated “no profanity” rule. The other good news is Stephen Strasburg looked great in his re-hab assignment,we got to meet Patti’s adopted minor leaguer, the FredNats won, and we found Adventure Brewing and Rosie’s Pizza Truck.This week was a tipping point in “sticking to sports” as calls for sensible gun laws permeated media interviews, video boards, and social media. Gabe Kapler takes a stand by not standing but making sure we know why, Natasha Cloud calls for backup and Sean Doolittle responds, and the Yankees and Rays social media teams jump into the fray.Pottymouth witnessed Juan Soto’s 200th double and shared quality time with the Nat’s Woo Guy. In other boyfriend news, Ildemara Vargas goes to Rochester, Bobby Witt becomes a doubles machine, George Springer makes a difference, and this piece about Adley Rutschman is a must-read of the week. Gerardo Parra retires – but not completely. Pottymouth profiles Verónica Hernández, of the Modesto Nuts, the first Latina GM in an affiliated team, and holds her example out as a possible career path for Patti. In our Police Blotter, MLB calls out ballparks at all levels for not providing the required adequate facilities for women traveling with teams, and gives them a deadline to show how they will make it right. Josh Donaldson is suspended for calling Tim Anderson “Jackie,” and Tommy Pham is out for three games for slapping Joc Pederson over old fantasy league beef.We say “They shuffle on the bottom,” “That’s my Woo situation,” and “Really good with pickles!”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith,  and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

After a field trip to see the Fredericksburg Nationals, Patti and the Pottymouth recorded this snack-sized, but jam-packed, episode over pizza and beer and perilously close to corn hole. The good news is we did NOT get kicked out of the ballpark (officially or recreationally) for sharing any of our opinions which appeared to differ greatly from the majority of the fans in the park, if t-shirt sentiments are to be believed, nor for the expressly stated “no profanity” rule. The other good news is Stephen Strasburg looked great in his re-hab assignment,we got to meet Patti’s adopted minor leaguer, the FredNats won, and we found Adventure Brewing and Rosie’s Pizza Truck. This week was a tipping point in “sticking to sports” as calls for sensible gun laws permeated media interviews, video boards, and social media. <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34000971/protest-san-francisco-gabe-kapler-brings-support-some-fellow-managers-chicago-white-sox-tony-la-russa-differs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gabe Kapler</a> takes a stand by not standing but making sure we know why, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/27/sean-doolittle-gun-control/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natasha Cloud</a> calls for backup and Sean Doolittle responds, and the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/26/yankees-rays-twitter-gun-violence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yankees and Rays</a> social media teams jump into the fray. Pottymouth witnessed Juan Soto’s 200th double and shared quality time with the Nat’s Woo Guy. In other boyfriend news, Ildemara Vargas goes to Rochester, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/bobby-witt-jr-hits-three-doubles-in-win-over-twins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bobby Witt</a> becomes a doubles machine, <a href="https://twitter.com/thehazelmae/status/1530699760612433921" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Springer</a> makes a difference, and this piece about <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/adley-rutschman-bringing-new-life-to-orioles-fan-base-franchise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adley Rutschman</a> is a must-read of the week. <a href="https://conlasbasesllenas.com/gerardo-parra-quiero-jugar-y-ser-campeon-en-venezuela-con-leones-del-caracas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerardo Parra</a> retires – but not completely. Pottymouth profiles <a href="https://www.kcra.com/article/veronica-hernandez-1st-female-general-manager-modesto-nuts/39985194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verónica Hernández</a>, of the Modesto Nuts, the first Latina GM in an affiliated team, and holds her example out as a possible career path for Patti. In our Police Blotter, MLB calls out ballparks at all levels for not providing the required <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33990126/mlb-memo-rebukes-clubs-unacceptable-workplace-facilities-women-employees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adequate facilities for women</a> traveling with teams, and gives them a deadline to show how they will make it right. Josh Donaldson is suspended for calling Tim Anderson “Jackie,” and <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/tommy-pham-suspended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy Pham</a> is out for three games for slapping Joc Pederson over old fantasy league beef. We say “They shuffle on the bottom,” “That’s my Woo situation,” and “Really good with pickles!”Get boosted, fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to Meredith</a>,  and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

In our fantasy league, no one gets slapped

Dr. Meredith Wills joins us to talk about what’s up with the dead/mushy/squishy baseball. We learn about her years as the “destroyer of baseballs” to look for changes in construction, materials, anything that makes the ball behave differently from year to year or even game to game. Consider the humidor! Our give the ball to a kid mantra evolves into a more complicated algorithm ending in “send the ball to Meredith.”Patti’s birthday wish was granted and Adley Rutschman finally got his call up – hijinks ensue. We say "as a knitter," "frizzy hair solution," and "you can shuffle Juan."Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

<a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Meredith Wills</a> joins us to talk about what’s up with the <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/what-cubs-patrick-wisdom-say-about-mlbs-new-dead-ball-era?cid=sm_npd_rsn_chi_twt_mn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dead</a>/mushy/<a href="https://theathletic.com/3320967/2022/05/20/margot-segura-sarris-hitting-new-ball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">squishy</a> baseball. We learn about her years as the “<a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/02/09/mlb-ball-is-live-daily-cover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">destroyer of baseballs</a>” to look for changes in construction, materials, anything that makes the ball behave differently from year to year or even game to game. Consider the humidor! Our give the ball to a kid mantra evolves into a more complicated algorithm ending in “<a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">send the ball to Meredith</a>.” Patti’s birthday wish was granted and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/21/adley-rutschman-mlb-debut-baltimore-orioles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adley Rutschman</a> finally got his call up – hijinks ensue. We say "as a knitter," "frizzy hair solution," and "you can shuffle Juan." Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Inside (the) Baseball

During a *real* no-hitter, Patti’s former forever BF Anthony Rendon homers from the left off of the “American Ohtani” and her other former forever BF Christian Yelich hits for his 3rd cycle vs the Reds. Pottymouth’s forever BF Juan Soto walks into history books once again. Mauricio Dubón and his childhood dream go to the Astros, James McCann is about to gain superpowers, and Josh Naylor earns his celly. Will Patti get an Adley call-up for her birthday? Kyle Tucker puts in a good day’s work, and the Royals are full of wit/Witt/Whit. Kumar Rocker is the best thing to happen to the ValleyCats since the Mayors’ Race.Cuba and Curaçao make Serie del Caribe 2023, Pottymouth's Happy Place, even better! We cross train with an update on Britney Griner’s continued detention in Russia – please make this a big deal. And it isn’t championship season SOMEWHERE without your hosts going off on Games Seven vs Game Sevens.We say “pocket-sized alien,” “Mark Wahlberg and a beer,'' and “The woodsy i invented all by myself.”Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

During a <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/angels-lefty-reid-detmers-throws-first-solo-no-hitter-of-season-in-blowout-win-over-rays-041223341.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*real* no-hitter</a>, Patti’s former forever BF Anthony Rendon homers from the left off of the “American Ohtani” and her other former forever BF <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/brewers-chrisitan-yelich-hits-mlbs-first-cycle-in-2022-in-wild-game-vs-reds/k39WXRSd9lCj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Yelich</a> hits for his 3rd cycle vs the Reds. Pottymouth’s forever BF Juan Soto walks into history books once again. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPlayersMedia/status/1509561161364099077?s=20&amp;t=OX8r_TStW54sy608hjTuQw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mauricio Dubón</a> and his childhood dream go to the Astros, <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/mets-catcher-james-mccann-injury/TnrZaLMCHQgW/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James McCann</a> is about to gain superpowers, and Josh Naylor earns his celly. Will Patti get an Adley call-up for her birthday? <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy-baseball-kyle-tucker-is-who-we-thought-he-was-and-more-from-thursday-145144556.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Tucker</a> puts in a good day’s work, and the Royals are full of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/bobby-witt-jr-s-baseball-mentor-is-whit-merrifield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wit/Witt/Whit.</a> <a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/05/kumar-rocker-signs-with-frontier-leagues-tri-city-valleycats.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kumar Rocker</a> is the best thing to happen to the ValleyCats since the Mayors’ Race.Cuba and Curaçao make <a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/beisbol/nota/_/id/10364782/oficial-cuba-y-curazao-jugaran-en-proxima-serie-del-caribe-en-caracas-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serie del Caribe 2023</a>, Pottymouth's Happy Place, even better! We cross train with an update on <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/russias-asking-price-for-brittney-griner-may-be-notorious-arms-trafficker-004449470.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Britney Griner</a>’s continued detention in Russia – please make this a big deal. And it isn’t championship season SOMEWHERE without your hosts going off on Games Seven vs Game Sevens. We say “pocket-sized alien,” “Mark Wahlberg and a beer,'' and “The woodsy i invented all by myself.”Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

I Could Be Pitchcom

This episode, recorded on location in Rochester, NY on Mother’s Day morning, features spiked coffee and more than the usual number of people named Pottymouth. Our AAA Rochester Redwings outing was like a visit to boyfriends past, with a pitch clock. “Adley Watch” and “adorable fourth grader of the week” appear to be new regular segments – the latter with the takeaways that 1) vaccinations make adorable possible and 2) give the ball to a kid. We celebrate Miggy, Dusty, and Buster. We share an interlude of fireside baseball stories from friends, family,  and the aforementioned collection of Pottymouths. We could do a whole series on the star-studded Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase. The Police Blotter features an unexpected apology from an umpire, and we visit the basement of our fantasy league. We say, “Family baseball dynamics,” It’s early and coffee instead of later and beer,” and “The zombie verb you are looking for.”Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

This episode, recorded on location in Rochester, NY on Mother’s Day morning, features spiked coffee and more than the usual number of people named Pottymouth. Our AAA Rochester Redwings outing was like a visit to boyfriends past, with a pitch clock. “<a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/05/orioles-to-promote-adley-rutschman-dl-hall-to-triple-a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adley Watch</a>” and “<a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-judge-blue-jays-yankees-fans-who-created-heartwarming-viral-moment-145421412.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adorable fourth grader of the week</a>” appear to be new regular segments – the latter with the takeaways that 1) vaccinations make adorable possible and 2) give the ball to a kid. We celebrate Miggy, <a href="https://andscape.com/features/for-dusty-baker-2000-wins-are-a-testament-to-his-generational-impact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dusty</a>, and <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/05/baseball-comes-full-circle-as-sf-giants-honor-buster-posey-the-newest-little-league-coach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buster</a>.  We share an interlude of fireside baseball stories from friends, family,  and the aforementioned collection of Pottymouths. We could do a whole series on the star-studded <a href="https://baseball.com.au/events/2022-australian-womens-baseball-showcase/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase</a>. The Police Blotter features an unexpected <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-umpire-dan-bellino-apologizes-for-role-in-madison-bumgarner-incident-013253504.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apology from an umpire</a>, and we visit the basement of our fantasy league. We say, “Family baseball dynamics,” It’s early and coffee instead of later and beer,” and “The zombie verb you are looking for.” Get boosted, fight the man, and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Orange Makes it Brunch

When Patti and her potty-mouthed friend talk baseball, you'll know this is not a baseball podcast for lightweights. This is the real deal, from real fans. Because diamonds are a strong woman's best friend, and there's no crying in baseball.

I want to have a beer and watch a game with these two.

Good chemistry.

Patti and Ellen are quite the grand slam! Very entertaining podcast.

Highly entertaining!

No Crying In Baseball

Patti and the Pottymouth may be updating resumes after our conversation with Paige Hegedus, Manager, Special Events and Affiliate Programming for Minor League Baseball. Paige oversees the official employment service of Minor League Baseball, which organizes job fairs and networking opportunities at baseball’s Winter Meetings, conducts recruitment events on college campuses, and develops outreach and ongoing support systems for women and other underrepresented populations. Considering a career in baseball? After talking with Paige, we sure are.The Little League World Series is happening this week, in Williamsport, PA. We introduce you to Maddy Freking, the 19th girl to play in the LLWS and the first since Mo’ne Davis back in 2014. Pottymouth finds a reason to talk Curaçao, as Jurdrick Profar, the little brother of her A’s boyfriend Jurickson Profar, plays on Curaçao’s LLWS team. Kelly Elliot Dine is the first woman umpire to work the LLWS since 2013.  And it’s not the Black Sox, but it’s a scandal nonetheless -- the New Hampshire championship team has accused the Rhode Island champions of stealing signs, which is frowned upon in most leagues but is expressly forbidden in Little League. The Rhode Island Barrington team went on to win the regional championship and is currently competing in the LLWS.The International Women’s Baseball Tournament, a World Cup qualifier event, is happening right now in Aguas Calientes, Mexico, and the US Women are ranked fourth, and the top four teams qualify.  Rally caps, people.In boyfriend news, Fernando Tatis, Jr. stresses his back and our Pottymouth. Is he really out for the season? Christian Yelich is the first to a 40-20 season this year, and we saw it happen. In a boyfriend vs. boyfriend smackdown, Matt Olsen and Michael Brantley each hit two home runs when the As and Astros met last week.  We’re on 37 straight days where at least one player in the MLB has had a multi-homer game. Seems like a lot.Pete Buttigieg plants a flag next to Patti’s in the anti-designated hitter camp, which Patti is quick to point out that although it is a plus, that’s not an issue on which to cast your vote for president. But now she wants all the candidates to answer that question.All that, plus the kids leave for college and Patti has to drive through the Little League World Series to get her kid to school.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.Transcript here.

Patti and the Pottymouth may be updating resumes after our conversation with <a href="https://frntofficesport.com/rising-25-paige-hegedus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paige Hegedus</a>, Manager, Special Events and Affiliate Programming for Minor League Baseball. Paige oversees the <a href="https://www.pbeo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official employment service of Minor League Baseball</a>, which organizes<a href="https://www.pbeo.com/regmember.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> job fairs</a> and networking opportunities at baseball’s Winter Meetings, conducts recruitment events on college campuses, and develops outreach and <a href="https://frntofficesport.com/milb-lift-mentorship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ongoing support systems for women</a> and other <a href="https://frntofficesport.com/milb-field-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">underrepresented populations</a>. Considering a career in baseball? After talking with Paige, we sure are. <a href="https://www.littleleague.org/world-series/2019/llbws/news/sweet-16-little-league-baseball-world-series-teams-at-a-glance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little League World Series</a> is happening this week, in Williamsport, PA. We introduce you to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/little-league-world-series-features-first-girl-in-5-years/2019/08/14/5eccc05e-beb6-11e9-a8b0-7ed8a0d5dc5d_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddy Freking</a>, the 19th girl to play in the LLWS and the first since Mo’ne Davis back in 2014.  Pottymouth finds a reason to talk Curaçao, as <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27386938/jurickson-juremi-now-jurdrick-there-another-profar-ready-rock-williamsport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jurdrick Profar</a>, the little brother of her A’s boyfriend Jurickson Profar, plays on Curaçao’s LLWS team.  <a href="https://www.ohio.com/news/20190804/calling-her-own-shots-akron-teacher-only-woman-umpire-for-2019-little-league-world-series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Elliot Dine</a> is the first woman umpire to work the LLWS since 2013.   And it’s not the Black Sox, but it’s a scandal nonetheless -- the New Hampshire championship team has accused the Rhode Island champions of <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/14/coach-accuses-little-league-world-series-team-dishonorable-disgusting-sign-stealing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stealing signs</a>, which is frowned upon in most leagues but is expressly forbidden in Little League. The Rhode Island Barrington team went on to win the regional championship and is currently competing in the LLWS. <a href="https://wbwc.wbsc.org/en/2018/news/pan-am-womens-baseball-championship-to-be-launched-will-serve-as-wbsc-world-cup-qualifier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The International Women’s Baseball Tournament</a>, a World Cup qualifier event, is happening right now in Aguas Calientes, Mexico, and the US Women are ranked fourth, and the top four teams qualify.  Rally caps, people. In boyfriend news, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/padres/2019/08/16/fernando-tatis-jr-back-injury-season-likely-over/2036534001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fernando Tatis, Jr</a>. stresses his back and our Pottymouth. Is he really out for the season? <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2019/08/18/nine-craziest-moments-brewers-15-14-win-over-washington/2045188001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Yelich</a> is the first to a 40-20 season this year, and we saw it happen. In a boyfriend vs. boyfriend smackdown, <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/16/oakland-as-reflect-on-historic-homer-happy-night-at-the-coliseum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Olsen and Michael Brantley</a> each hit two home runs when the As and Astros met last week.  We’re on 37 straight days where at least one player in the MLB has had a multi-homer game. Seems like a lot. <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/padres/2019/08/16/fernando-tatis-jr-back-injury-season-likely-over/2036534001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Buttigieg</a> plants a flag next to Patti’s in the anti-designated hitter camp, which Patti is quick to point out that although it is a plus, that’s not an issue on which to cast your vote for president. But now she wants all the candidates to answer that question. All that, plus the kids leave for college and Patti has to drive through the Little League World Series to get her kid to school. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/myjunto.com/file/d/12yDRs40wJhex5Mp93XqRUK32J-KHmPi3/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript here</a>.

Put Us in, Paige, we’re Ready to Play

Patti and the Pottymouth send love notes to Shohei Ohtani, redeem Pottymouth's Hall Of Fame error, and pick their Orioles and Mets boyfriends. BONUS: Is Derek Jeter the Donald Trump of Major League Baseball? This episode sponsored by the podcast Dame It All To Hell, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play Music.

Patti and the Pottymouth send love notes to Shohei Ohtani, redeem Pottymouth's Hall Of Fame error, and pick their Orioles and Mets boyfriends. BONUS: Is Derek Jeter the Donald Trump of Major League Baseball? This episode sponsored by the podcast Dame It All To Hell, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play Music.

#9 - Schoop-Schoop-ee-doop

Patti cross-trains for Opening Day by rocking her March Madness bracket. Pottymouth warms up with early morning baseball in Japan (thanks for everything, Ichiro). Fernando Tatis Jr is Johnny Hustle, but he doesn’t make the Opening Day roster. Matt Olsen was set to be Patti’s starting 1B, until he had hamate surgery. Yes, that’s a real thing. We’re all about fun facts and contract extensions this week, for superstar Mike Trout, for on-the-verge-of greatness Alex Bregman, and for Eloy “hasn’t even had a cup of coffee yet” Jimenez. Verlander and Sale also extend their stays, because what if they are Keuchel and not Corbin? Pottymouth gives a Spanish lesson around La Copa de Diversión, the “Fun Cup.” Also a thing.

Patti cross-trains for Opening Day by rocking her March Madness bracket. Pottymouth warms up with early morning baseball in Japan (thanks for everything, Ichiro). <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/fernando-tatis-jr-scores-from-first-on-single" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fernando Tatis Jr</a> is Johnny Hustle, but he doesn’t make the Opening Day roster. <a href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/2019/3/22/18277931/matt-olson-injury-surgery-hand-hamate-bone-oakland-as" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Olsen</a> was set to be Patti’s starting 1B, until he had hamate surgery. Yes, that’s a real thing. We’re all about <a href="https://theconversation.com/baseballs-biggest-problem-isnt-pace-of-play-its-teams-tanking-113094?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%2022%202019%20-%201265811725&amp;utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20March%2022%202019%20-%201265811725+Version+B+CID_e58a213a396ce6a0ad2afb673b61a3f9&amp;utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&amp;utm_term=the%20leagues%20inequitable%20pay%20structure%20encourages%20only%20a%20handful%20of%20teams%20to%20even%20try%20to%20win" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fun facts</a> and contract extensions this week, for superstar <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2019/3/19/18272582/mike-trout-contact-angels-430-million" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Trout</a>, for on-the-verge-of greatness <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/03/19/alex-bregman-astros-deal-extension" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Bregman</a>, and for <a href="https://theathletic.com/884179/2019/03/23/the-dream-has-come-true-eloy-jimenez-celebrates-life-changing-white-sox-deal-with-family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eloy “hasn’t even had a cup of coffee yet” Jimenez</a>. <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-verlander-astros-extension" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verlander</a> and <a href="https://nesn.com/2019/03/why-chris-sale-didnt-prioritize-money-in-negotiations-with-red-sox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sale</a> also extend their stays, because what if they are Keuchel and not Corbin? Pottymouth gives a Spanish lesson around <a href="https://www.milb.com/fans/copa/teams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Copa de Diversión</a>, the “Fun Cup.” Also a thing.

How many Margaritas can I get for this Chihuahua?

Anthony Rendon

Baseball players once again step up for disaster relief, this time for earthquakes in Puerto Rico, where ballparks are serving as shelters. Our favorite World Series first pitch, Chef Jose Andres, is feeding thousands through his World Central Kitchen, a good destination for your relief dollars or volunteer time, if you are so inclined.Patti explains Arbitration, and runs through NCIB boyfriends past and present heading down the file and trial road. Mookie and Cody set records for deals.Pottymouth chooses Albert Pujols as her Angels boyfriend because of the shirt on her back and the shirt off of his. Patti makes the painful decision to cut loose once and forever boyfriend Anthony Rendon (while wearing his shirt on her back) for non-baseball reasons, which frees her up to select Shohei Ohtani in his DH role, which is not a real thing. From the Phillies, Pottymouth calls on Scott Kingery, he of the inside-the-park home runs and puppapalooza. Patti picks the best catcher in the league, JT Realmuto, who shares quite the All-Star game routine with his wife.We run down the latest news in electronic sign stealing, 12 hours before all the Astros news breaks, and review the state of Winter Baseball. We cross-train with the Olympics, where athletes will be banned from political and religious demonstrations on the field, the podium, and the Village.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCIB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Baseball players once again step up for disaster relief, this time for earthquakes in Puerto Rico, where ballparks are serving as shelters. Our favorite World Series first pitch, Chef Jose Andres, is feeding thousands through his <a href="https://wck.org/pr-earthquake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Central Kitchen</a>, a good destination for your relief dollars or volunteer time, if you are so inclined. Patti explains <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28457943/2020-mlb-arbitration-tracker-follow-jan-10-deadline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arbitration</a>, and runs through NCIB boyfriends past and present heading down the file and trial road. Mookie and Cody set records for deals. Pottymouth chooses <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/you-dont-forget-albert-pujols/ar-AAA1jSp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Albert Pujols</a> as her Angels boyfriend because of the shirt on her back and the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/baseball-legend-albert-pujols-takes-the-jersey-off-his-back-for-young-fan-with-down-syndrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shirt off of his</a>. Patti makes the painful decision to cut loose once and forever boyfriend <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/12/15/anthony-rendon-donald-trump-white-house-golf/2658148001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony Rendon</a> (while wearing his shirt on her back) for non-baseball reasons, which frees her up to select <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28336394/angels-shohei-ohtani-completes-tommy-john-rehab-eyes-2-way-role-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shohei Ohtani</a> in his DH role, which is not a real thing. From the Phillies, Pottymouth calls on <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/mets-pitcher-records-1st-mlb-hit-scott-kingery-jokes-social-media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Kingery</a>, he of the inside-the-park home runs and puppapalooza. Patti picks the best catcher in the league, <a href="https://oklahoman.com/article/5600413/how-j.t.-realmuto-made-childrens-center-into-marlins-fans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JT Realmuto</a>, who shares quite the All-Star game routine with his wife. We run down the latest news in <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28457943/2020-mlb-arbitration-tracker-follow-jan-10-deadline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">electronic sign stealing</a>, 12 hours before all the Astros news breaks, and review the state of <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KLYrMFNi_SdgIMyR_EMpKxqcpoasB2YD-vEZzJu3_DU/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Baseball</a>. We cross-train with the <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/01/09/athletes-barred-from-taking-a-knee-raising-fists-at-2020-olympics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olympics</a>, where athletes will be banned from political and religious demonstrations on the field, the podium, and the Village. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCIB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Patti Breaks up with Anthony Rendon

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama hits a first-pitch double, completes a touchdown pass, buys organic produce and recognizes greatness in the children attending after-school programs at the Nationals Baseball Academy. Damn, he sets the Baseball Boyfriend bar high. Christian Yelich cross-trains hard, attending a Milwaukee Bucks game with some Green Bay Packers and chugging arena beer like a native son. Josh Bell is hitting homers hard and often. Patti’s Phillies BF Jean Segura went 16 games into a hit streak. She does like them reliable. David “baby” Dahl of the Rockies is Pottymouth’s only boyfriend to crack the top 20 for batting average, which may explain her current fantasy league standings.Mike Yaztremski and Cavan Biggio both debuted this week, continuing family legacies and making some Hall of Famers proud.The Baltimore Orioles are part of home run history three different ways this week. None of them good. See Gleyber Torres, Nolan Arenado, and the 2000 Kansas City Royals.Pottymouth leads the Baseball Math segment (you read that right) by proposing we rename the 10 and 60 day ILs into Short Term and Long Term injury lists. Why? Because the numbers don’t mean what you think they mean.Lastly, Patti checks in on progress with the Shred Hate anti-bullying program co-sponsored by MLB, XGames, and ESPN. There seems to be a glaring lack of curriculum around the bullying of LGBTQ kids, and the guys that are leading by example may be worth re-examining. Please visit Patreon to become an NCIB Sponsor and gain access to full interviews and bonus content. Remember to subscribe to the show through your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Rate, review, tell your friends, and see you next week!

Former President <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/23/obama-surprises-kids-dc-after-school-program-with-pep-talks-softball/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.bc97dc77ed60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barack Obama</a> hits a first-pitch double, completes a touchdown pass, <a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/mlb/nationals-youth-academy-hosts-a-field-of-greens/65-b9d6a7f5-6310-4ef3-8e9b-2ec4fa462a03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buys organic produce</a> and recognizes greatness in the children attending after-school programs at the Nationals Baseball Academy. Damn, he sets the Baseball Boyfriend bar high. <a href="https://www.mlb.com/cut4/christian-yelich-chugged-a-beer-at-the-bucks-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Yelich</a> cross-trains hard, attending a Milwaukee Bucks game with some Green Bay Packers and chugging arena beer like a native son. <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-josh-bell-pirates-switch-hitter-home-runs-david-freese-20190523-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Bell</a> is hitting homers hard and often. Patti’s Phillies BF <a href="https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jean-segura-has-16-game-hitting-streak-snapped/637470" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jean Segura</a> went 16 games into a hit streak. She does like them reliable. David “baby” Dahl of the Rockies is Pottymouth’s only boyfriend to crack the top 20 for batting average, which may explain her current fantasy league standings.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/mike-yastrzemski-gets-callup-by-giants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mike Yaztremski</a> and <a href="http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26826286/jays-rookie-biggio-gets-first-hit-homer-majors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cavan Biggio</a> both debuted this week, continuing family legacies and making some Hall of Famers proud. The Baltimore Orioles are part of home run history three different ways this week. None of them good. See <a href="https://deadspin.com/the-orioles-should-consider-getting-a-restraining-order-1834968462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gleyber Torres</a>, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/nolan-arenado-hits-200th-career-home-run" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nolan Arenado</a>, and the 2000 Kansas City Royals. Pottymouth leads the Baseball Math segment (you read that right) by proposing we rename the <a href="http://m.mlb.com/glossary/injuries/10-day-injured-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 and 60 day ILs</a> into Short Term and Long Term injury lists. Why? Because the numbers don’t mean what you think they mean. Lastly, Patti checks in on progress with the <a href="https://www.outsports.com/2019/5/24/18635625/mlb-shredhate-antibullying-lgbtq-schools-texas-rangers-adrian-sampson-billy-bean-mark-mclemore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shred Hate anti-bullying program</a> co-sponsored by MLB, XGames, and ESPN. There seems to be a glaring lack of curriculum around the bullying of LGBTQ kids, and the guys that are leading by example may be worth re-examining. Please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to become an NCIB Sponsor and gain access to full interviews and bonus content. Remember to subscribe to the show through your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Rate, review, tell your friends, and see you next week!

Barack Obama is the Best Baseball Boyfriend

Gerardo Parra

Where was Michael Brantley when Patti had a flat tire? Turns out he was rescuing other strangers in distress closer to Minute Maid Park, as boyfriends do. Pottymouth’s old Dodger BF Kiké Hernandez works some magic for her new BF Justin Turner. Addison Frickin’ Russell is back. The Panda = Mudcat+Bees. Albert Pujols historic RBI mark set off a new set of NCIB Rules, this time on catching baseballs in the stands. Gerardo Parra announces his arrival with the Nats with sexy defense and a slam. In part 2 of our interview with Jenn Rubenstein of Queer Fancy Stats, we discuss LGBTQ Nights Out at Ballparks, why they are important, and who does them right.

Where was <a href="https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astro-George-Springer-Michael-Brantley-change-tire-13836353.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Brantley</a> when Patti had a flat tire? Turns out he was rescuing other strangers in distress closer to Minute Maid Park, as boyfriends do. Pottymouth’s old Dodger BF <a href="https://www.outsports.com/2019/5/8/18536403/dodgers-kikehernandez-bend-snap-twerk-losangeles-baseball-mlb-instagram-twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kiké Hernandez</a> works some magic for her new BF <a href="https://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-kike-hernandez-prepped-justin-turners-bat-before-3-homer-game/2019/05/08/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Turner</a>. <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2019/5/10/18537957/addison-russell-back-chicago-fans-feelings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addison Frickin’ Russell</a> is back. <a href="https://deadspin.com/pablo-sandoval-smacked-a-dinger-stole-a-base-and-pitc-1834564945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Panda</a> = Mudcat+Bees. <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/05/10/change-heart-fan-plans-give-baseball-albert-pujols-wants-no-money/1170962001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Albert Pujols</a> historic RBI mark set off a new set of NCIB Rules, this time on catching baseballs in the stands. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/10/nationals-sign-veteran-outfielder-gerardo-parra-one-year-deal/?utm_term=.d5bb0610c6b7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerardo Parra</a> announces his arrival with the Nats with sexy defense and a slam. In part 2 of our interview with Jenn Rubenstein of <a href="https://jennrubenstein.wordpress.com/queerfancystats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queer Fancy Stats</a>, we discuss LGBTQ Nights Out at Ballparks, why they are important, and <a href="https://www.outsports.com/2019/3/28/18285393/baseball-mlb-opening-day-hosting-pride-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">who does them right</a>.

Gerardo Parra is Our New Best Friend

With one week left in the season, is there enough time for Pete Alonso to break the record for home runs by a rookie? Can Ronald Acuña, Jr. steal those last three bases to join the coveted 40-40 club? Will Nick Castellanos hit those last two doubles for a season high of 60, not seen since 1936? Add that to the two Central division champions and all the wildcards to be decided and it’s a heck of a week for baseball fans.Eugenio Suarez breaks the record for homeruns by a Venezuelan player in the majors, and his Reds teammates attempt the Venezuelan national anthem in celebration. Suarez is chasing Alonso for the league lead in homers.The hamate gods giveth and they taketh away.  Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez is due back this week after hamate surgery, at the same time CLE second baseman Jason Kipnis goes out for the rest of the season with the same injury.Mike Yastrzemski homers in his Fenway debut, as a member of the visiting Giants, and grandfather Carl throws him a ceremonial first pitch. Boston fans love (almost) every minute of it. Pottymouth is desperately looking for where she hid Mike’s autograph.Assholes, administrative leave, and questions abound this week as two more guys made the NCiB never gonna be a boyfriend list. Domingo Germán allegedly hit his girlfriend, or is she his wife, in public in front of witnesses, or was it home with no one else there? The Yankees ace is on administrative leave while the league sorts this out. Meanwhile, Felipe Vasquez has us reconsidering our no-punching stance. Last week we defended the Pirates’ closer on the receiving end of a punch thrown over clubhouse music choices. This week he was charged with statutory assault, child pornography, and a list of other disturbing crimes involving a 15-year-old girl with whom he has been in contact since she was 13 years old. The league’s administrative leave is redundant here as he has been denied bail.Patti introduces Jamie Gillan, the Cleveland Browns rookie punter, in a cross-training/grooming mashup. The Scottish Hammer rocks serious flow and sometimes a kilt. Scenes of his life-changing events include an HBCU, Facebook, and multiple drinking establishments. If he played baseball, your hosts might be fighting over boyfriend rights.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.Transcript Here

With one week left in the season, is there enough time for <a href="https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/9/19/20873414/stats-baseball-justin-verlander-home-runs-gerrit-cole" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Alonso</a> to break the record for home runs by a rookie? Can <a href="https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/9/19/20873414/stats-baseball-justin-verlander-home-runs-gerrit-cole" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ronald Acuña, Jr.</a> steal those last three bases to join the coveted 40-40 club? Will <a href="https://theathletic.com/1219004/2019/09/18/posnanski-the-red-hot-nicholas-castellanos-is-very-clearly-seeing-doubles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Castellanos</a> hit those last two doubles for a season high of 60, not seen since 1936? Add that to the two Central division champions and all the wildcards to be decided and it’s a heck of a week for baseball fans.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/players-all-star-worthy-in-second-hal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eugenio Suarez</a> breaks the record for homeruns by a Venezuelan player in the majors, and his Reds teammates attempt the Venezuelan<a href="https://twitter.com/MLBVenezuela/status/1174663654488313857" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> national anthem</a> in celebration. Suarez is chasing Alonso for the league lead in homers.The hamate gods giveth and they taketh away.  Cleveland’s <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/indians-jose-ramirez-set-to-rejoin-team-in-final-week-and-he-could-be-a-huge-boost-for-clevelands-wild-card-hopes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Ramirez</a> is due back this week after hamate surgery, at the same time CLE second baseman <a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/jason-kipnis-hamate-surgery-wrist-indians.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Kipnis</a> goes out for the rest of the season with the same injury.<a href="https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/09/yankees-aaron-boone-joined-by-carl-red-sox-and-mike-giants-yastrzemski-in-mlb-record-books.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Yastrzemski</a> homers in his Fenway debut, as a member of the visiting Giants, and grandfather Carl throws him a ceremonial first pitch. Boston fans love (almost) every minute of it. Pottymouth is desperately looking for where she hid Mike’s autograph.Assholes, administrative leave, and questions abound this week as two more guys made the NCiB never gonna be a boyfriend list. <a href="https://www.totalprosports.com/2019/09/20/domingo-german-allegedly-slapped-his-girlfriend-in-front-of-an-official-from-the-commissioners-office/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Domingo Germán</a> allegedly hit his girlfriend, or is she <a href="https://globintel.com/usa/domingo-german-wife-mara-vega-bio-wiki-age-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his wife</a>, in public in front of witnesses, or was it home with no one else there? The Yankees ace is on administrative leave while the league sorts this out. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/felipe-vasquez-admitted-to-attempted-sex-with-teen-cops-say" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Felipe Vasquez</a> has us reconsidering our no-punching stance. Last week we defended the Pirates’ closer on the receiving end of a punch thrown over clubhouse music choices. This week he was charged with statutory assault, child pornography, and a list of other disturbing crimes involving a 15-year-old girl with whom he has been in contact since she was 13 years old. The league’s administrative leave is redundant here as <a href="https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/09/20/vazquez-facing-deportation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he has been denied bail</a>.Patti introduces <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/09/22/scottish-hammer-how-jamie-gillan-went-scotland-an-hbcu-browns-rookie-standout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamie Gillan</a>, the Cleveland Browns rookie punter, in a cross-training/grooming mashup. The Scottish Hammer rocks serious flow and sometimes a kilt. Scenes of his life-changing events include an HBCU, Facebook, and multiple drinking establishments. If he played baseball, your hosts might be fighting over boyfriend rights.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.<a href="https://drive.google.com/a/myjunto.com/file/d/1q3-Z5MsZH8_KWJ5m4dLVDGMo-V73fsnF/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript Here</a>

Chasing History with Pete, Ronald, and Nick

Patti and the Pottymouth hate on Derek Jeter, ponder another mega-trade including Adrian Gonzalez, find solace in holiday romance when they learn that Orel Hershiser officiated Justin Turner’s wedding, and get serious about diversity in Major League Baseball. BONUS: Meet Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, female pitcher for the Negro League's Indianapolis Clowns, who passed away this week at the age of 82. And of course, this week's boyfriends — Blue Jays and Padres! The Vlad Jr. hip swivel.

Patti and the Pottymouth hate on Derek Jeter, ponder another mega-trade including Adrian Gonzalez, find solace in holiday romance when they learn that Orel Hershiser officiated Justin Turner’s wedding, and get serious about diversity in Major League Baseball. BONUS: Meet Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, female pitcher for the Negro League's Indianapolis Clowns, who passed away this week at the age of 82. And of course, this week's boyfriends — Blue Jays and Padres! <a href="https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/919954047926403072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vlad Jr. hip swivel.</a>

#10 - Sayin' Azzz-Waaa-Hey!

Andrew Whitener is the head strength and conditioning coach at DC Dynasty, and owner of District Performance.  Coach Whitey talks with Patti and the Pottymouth about the best hour of his week, the time spent training a group of players from DC Girls Baseball. He works with the girls on specific baseball conditioning and gives them the tools for lifelong health and fitness. The girls give him a different perspective on what it means to be a baseball player.The conversation touches on the importance of good coaching, inclusivity, access, and an environment that encourages love of baseball, all things at which DCGB excels. There is a brief tangent about getting married during the NLCS, and a walk down memory lane for some Cleveland baseball fans.  Listen for the moment Patti catches her breath when Coach Whitey says the words “Kenny Lofton.”

Andrew Whitener is the head strength and conditioning coach at <a href="http://dcdynastybaseball.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DC Dynasty</a>, and owner of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/districtperformancedc/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">District Performance</a>.  Coach Whitey talks with Patti and the Pottymouth about the best hour of his week, the time spent training a group of players from <a href="http://dcgirlsbaseball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DC Girls Baseball</a>. He works with the girls on specific baseball conditioning and gives them the tools for lifelong health and fitness. The girls give him a different perspective on what it means to be a baseball player. The conversation touches on the importance of good coaching, inclusivity, access, and an environment that encourages love of baseball, all things at which DCGB excels. There is a brief tangent about getting married during the NLCS, and a walk down memory lane for some Cleveland baseball fans.  Listen for the moment Patti catches her breath when Coach Whitey says the words “Kenny Lofton.”

BONUS: Coach Whitey

The “Calma” in the Nationals clubhouse is so much more delightful than the toxic culture over at the Astros.  And that’s not just two Nats fans talking, The Assistant GM of the Astros has been fired, and MLB is investigating belligerence, inappropriate behavior, and outright lies perpetrated by the Astros organization.  Never should have brought that Osuna guy on to begin with.  And don’t try to fake the news in a room full of journalists.  We rant.Jose Andres, chef, humanitarian, and immigrant, throws out a World Series first pitch and unites the crowd.Awards are given to the league’s best relievers, homophobe Josh Hader and domestic abuser Aroldis Chapman.  Patti stress-crochets, and we rant.MLB investigates umpire Rob Drake’s threatening tweets.  We rant.We assured you there would be no news about managers until after the World Series.  Except for David Ross, Jayce Tingler, and Joe Girardi.  But that’s it. Just those guys.  And some front-office stuff over at the Pirates and Red Sox.  Nothing to see here.All this, plus conspiracy theories, Bud Light for Life if you can block a WS home run with your chest, and full frontal flashing. Not ours.

The “<a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/nationals/musician-pedro-capo-singer-brian-doziers-favorite-song-visits-nationals-ahead-game-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calma” in the Nationals clubhouse</a> is so much more delightful than the <a href="https://deadspin.com/astros-accomplish-bare-minimum-retract-statement-smear-1839398188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">toxic culture over at the Astros</a>.  And that’s not just two Nats fans talking, The Assistant GM of the Astros has been fired, and MLB is investigating belligerence, inappropriate behavior, and outright lies perpetrated by the Astros organization.  Never should have brought that Osuna guy on to begin with.  And don’t try to fake the news in a room full of journalists.  We rant. <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/jose-andres-donald-trump-world-series-washington-nationals-houston-astros-1468046" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Andres</a>, chef, humanitarian, and immigrant, throws out a World Series first pitch and unites the crowd. Awards are given to the league’s best relievers, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/relievers-of-the-year-aroldis-chapman-josh-hader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">homophobe Josh Hader and domestic abuser Aroldis Chapman</a>.  Patti stress-crochets, and we rant. MLB investigates umpire <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27913518/mlb-looking-long-umpire-rob-drake-tweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Drake’s</a> threatening tweets.  We rant. We assured you there would be no news about managers until after the World Series.  Except for David Ross, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/jayce-tingler-named-padres-manager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jayce Tingler</a>, and <a href="https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/joe-girardi-hired-to-be-phillies-manager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Girardi</a>.  But that’s it. Just those guys.  And some front-office stuff over at the Pirates and Red Sox.  Nothing to see here. All this, plus conspiracy theories, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/27/bud-light-guy-had-been-preparing-his-world-series-moment-since-little-league/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bud Light</a> for Life if you can block a WS home run with your chest, and <a href="https://popculture.com/sports/2019/10/28/lauren-summer-second-flasher-world-series-named-lifelong-ban/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full frontal flashing</a>. Not ours.

A Capella Means No Shirt, Right?

Patti marks the release of the latest Star Wars movie by spoiler-free naming Boba Fett, er, Bo Bichette, her Blue Jays boyfriend for 2020. Pottymouth is happy to find that even though we never stopped talking about Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. last season, he wasn’t an official boyfriend, until now. Over in San Diego, Pottymouth lays claim to Eric “Red Hot Chili Peppers” Hosmer, while Patti chooses Josh “Born with Skates on” Naylor.  Let. The. Kids. Play.We realize we might actually like Gerrit Cole, since that whole World Series situation is firmly behind us. How can you not believe in childhood dreams coming true, and “f*n book reports?”Some of MLB’s record profits are going to programs designed to reach out to under-represented populations, and we’re here for that, but Pottymouth has some ideas for the rest of that excess cash.Patti puts the plus in OPS+ and explains “Ballpark Factors.” Stats? Math? Vocabulary? We’ve got it all going on.Did you know that the MLB is not allowed to play in Stupidface? Pottymouth explains it all in her current events/politics/winter baseball round up,.Remember to give the gift of No Crying in Baseball, and enjoy this holiday season. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Patti marks the release of the latest Star Wars movie by spoiler-free naming Boba Fett, er, <a href="https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseballpreps/high-school-games-a-fun-break-for-mlb-prospect-bo-bichette/2269907/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bo Bichette</a>, her Blue Jays boyfriend for 2020. Pottymouth is happy to find that even though we never stopped talking about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/25/sports/baseball/vladimir-guerrero-jr-grandmother.html?action=click&amp;module=RelatedLinks&amp;pgtype=Article" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vladimir Guerrero, Jr</a>. last season, he wasn’t an official boyfriend, until now. Over in San Diego, Pottymouth lays claim to <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-eric-hosmer-youth-family-0323-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric “Red Hot Chili Peppers” Hosmer</a>, while Patti chooses <a href="https://www.expressnews.com/sports/missions/article/Missions-Josh-Naylor-used-hockey-to-boost-13089933.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh “Born with Skates on” Naylor</a>.  Let. The. Kids. Play. We realize we might actually like <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-gerrit-cole-free-agency-marvin-miller-curt-flood-20191218-sweqaznlajcudci4bhslbik43a-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerrit Cole</a>, since that whole World Series situation is firmly behind us. How can you not believe in childhood dreams coming true, and “f*n book reports?” Some of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2019/12/21/mlb-sees-record-107-billion-in-revenues-for-2019/#4f728ec45d78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB’s record profits </a>are going to programs designed to reach out to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-schedule-of-2020-baseball-softball-initiatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">under-represented populations</a>, and we’re here for that, but Pottymouth has some ideas for the rest of that excess cash. Patti puts the plus in OPS+ and explains “Ballpark Factors.” Stats? Math? Vocabulary? We’ve got it all going on. Did you know that the MLB is not allowed to play in Stupidface? Pottymouth explains it all in her current events/politics/<a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/55106/your-guide-to-watching-winter-league-baseball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">winter baseball</a> round up,. Remember to give the gift of No Crying in Baseball, and enjoy this holiday season. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Boba Fett, Baseball Boyfrend

Jeremy Wolf

On the day the Save America’s Pastime Act passed, allowing teams to pay minor league players below minimum wage, More Than Baseball was born. Former players Jeremy Wolf and Slade Heathcott, along with current player Simon Rosenblum-Larson, created an organization to make sure minor leaguers have what they need to succeed.At the meta level, their job is to make people love baseball by helping communities see the value the players on their minor league team bring to them. At a basic level, More Than Baseball wants to ensure players have adequate food and housing, so they can play at the best of their ability right now, plus higher education opportunities and financial and career counseling for life after baseball. Right now, with paychecks on hold because of the season delay, More Than Baseball is reimbursing $75 worth of groceries to players sending them photos of receipts.  They have helped international players afford cabs home from the airport. This is the dire state of Minor League pay.Please enjoy Pottymouth’s conversation with Jeremy Wolf, who can be reached on Twitter or Instagram @mtb_org, by email at jeremy@morethanbaseball.org.  Help them help baseball, if you can.

On the day the <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/saving-america-s-pastime-means-not-45220/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save America’s Pastime Act</a> passed, allowing teams to pay minor league players below minimum wage, <a href="https://www.morethanbaseball.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Than Baseball</a> was born. Former players Jeremy Wolf and Slade Heathcott, along with current player Simon Rosenblum-Larson, created an organization to make sure minor leaguers have what they need to succeed. At the meta level, their job is to make people love baseball by helping communities see the value the players on their minor league team bring to them. At a basic level, More Than Baseball wants to ensure players have adequate food and housing, so they can play at the best of their ability right now, plus higher education opportunities and financial and career counseling for life after baseball. Right now, with paychecks on hold because of the season delay, More Than Baseball is reimbursing $75 worth of groceries to players sending them photos of receipts.  They have helped international players afford cabs home from the airport. This is the dire state of Minor League pay. Please enjoy Pottymouth’s conversation with Jeremy Wolf, who can be reached on Twitter or Instagram @mtb_org, by email at <a href="mailto:jeremy@morethanbaseball.org">jeremy@morethanbaseball.org</a>.  Help them help baseball, if you can.

Interview with Jeremy Wolf, CEO, More Than Baseball

We note once or twice that the Washington Nationals won the World Series. The end of the postseason signals the start of the hot stove season so Patti offers a vocabulary lesson in exercising options. Pottymouth posits that Never Gonna be a Boyfriend Aroldis Chapman did not opt-out of his Yankees contract because there are no other places for abusive relievers.Scott Boras manages all of the top three Free Agents and has Ideas about shortening the season that sound downright reasonable.Defense is sexy and our boyfriends are all over the Gold Glove awards. We contrast good guy, man of the people, new Mets manager Carlos Beltrán, with sometimes scorned, top-down, old school not in a good way, new Royals manager Mike Matheny.World Champion Washington Nationals celebrate all over town, including cross-training with the Capitals. Along the way to shirtless Zamboni riding, there was some 51st state advocacy, some baby sharking, and more adventures with the Beer Guy. All was well until the White House visit when unless they can prove they were still drunk or playing a long game prank, Kurt Suzuki and Ryan Zimmerman flirt with the Never Gonna Be A Boyfriend list.We throw some shade and some math at post-season umpiring, show solidarity with Deadspin, and try to make the Slip and Slide guy a poster boy for white male privilege.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

We note once or twice that the Washington Nationals won the World Series. The end of the postseason signals the start of the hot stove season so Patti offers a vocabulary lesson in exercising options. Pottymouth posits that Never Gonna be a Boyfriend <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27994571/aroldis-chapman-agrees-contract-extension-yankees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aroldis Chapman</a> did not opt-out of his Yankees contract because there are no other places for abusive relievers.Scott Boras manages all of the top three Free Agents and has <a href="https://theathletic.com/1341493/2019/10/31/proposal-for-free-agent-signing-deadline-in-major-league-baseball-dies-quickly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ideas about shortening the season</a> that sound downright reasonable.Defense is sexy and our boyfriends are all over the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/2019-gold-glove-winners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gold Glove awards</a>. We contrast good guy, man of the people, new Mets manager <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/alex-cora-discusses-carlos-beltran-managing-mets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlos Beltrán</a>, with sometimes scorned, top-down, old school not in a good way, new Royals manager <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/2018/11/26/18109678/so-whats-wrong-with-the-royals-hiring-mike-matheny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Matheny</a>.World Champion Washington Nationals celebrate all over town, including cross-training with the Capitals. Along the way to <a href="https://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-games/Triumphant-Nats-Ride-Zamboni-Shirtless-in-Celebration-With-Caps-564343041.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shirtless Zamboni riding</a>, there was some 51st state advocacy, some baby sharking, and more adventures with the Beer Guy. All was well until the White House visit when unless they can prove they were still drunk or playing a long game prank, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/11/04/kurt-suzuki-maga-hat-trump-white-house/4160151002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kurt Suzuki and Ryan Zimmerman</a> flirt with the Never Gonna Be A Boyfriend list.We throw some shade and some math at <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/were-the-best-umpires-behind-the-plate-during-the-playoffs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">post-season umpiring</a>, show solidarity with <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/11/01/775548069/after-days-of-resignations-the-last-of-the-deadspin-staff-have-quit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deadspin,</a> and try to make the Slip and Slide guy a poster boy for <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/11/01/slip-n-sliding-nationals-fan-shirtless-chest-bump-weatherman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white male privilege</a>.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

So Much Crying in Baseball

In the final installment of our score keeping trilogy, Blake grades Patti and Pottymouth’s homework (totally on a curve), and answers the hard questions -- many of which could be solved by larger squares in which to note plays. If you haven’t done your homework yet, get your scorecard and score the September 3, 2019 Nats vs Mets game. See if you have the same questions!In the post-apocalyptic world, baseball is played in an Arizona-based BioBubble, and basketball in Vegas. What could possibly go wrong? Many, many things. Ask the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Surprising no one, even in this fantasy world, the Minor Leagues still get the shaft. The President met with commissioners of 13 professional sports leagues and associations (dare you to name them all), and painted a rosy picture of sports getting back to normal, which few believe. Safe versions of baseball are happening on Twitch, where actual MLB players are facing off on MLB The Show. The Chinese Professional Baseball League is playing now, in empty stadiums. Based on careful analysis of their team animal names, Pottymouth is throwing in behind the Lions and Patti says, sure, I’ll root for the Monkeys.The pandemic baseball bright spot is NCiB’s favorite chef, Jose Andres, whose World Central Kitchen has partnered with Nationals Philanthropies to use the vast kitchens at Nats Park to produce thousands of meals for the needy, every day.Do your homework, wash your hands, wear your masks, and stay safe. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

In the final installment of our score keeping trilogy, Blake grades Patti and Pottymouth’s homework (totally on a curve), and answers the hard questions -- many of which could be solved by larger squares in which to note plays. If you haven’t done your homework yet, <a href="http://baseballscorecard.com/downloads/Scorecard-v.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get your scorecard</a> and score the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/tv/g565964/v1bfed53e-4530-4a5f-b89a-d5f5ea7ae46b#game=565964,tfs=20190903_230500,game_state=preview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">September 3, 2019 Nats vs Mets game</a>. See if you have the same questions! In the post-apocalyptic world, baseball is played in an <a href="https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2020/4/7/21212151/mlb-arizona-bubble-coronavirus-plan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona-based BioBubble</a>, and <a href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/apr/03/analysis-nba-finishing-the-season-in-las-vegas-wou/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">basketball in Vegas</a>. What could possibly go wrong? Many, many things. Ask the <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/04/01/nippon-pro-baseball-coronavirus-shutdown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nippon Professional Baseball League</a>. Surprising no one, even in this fantasy world, the <a href="https://theathletic.com/1737573/2020/04/10/minor-league-baseball-hopes-to-delay-talks-with-mlb-amidst-covid-19-challenges/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minor Leagues</a> still get the shaft. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/04/after-call-with-sports-leaders-trump-says-he-cant-commit-date-having-fans-stadiums/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The President</a> met with commissioners of 13 professional sports leagues and associations (dare you to name them all), and painted a rosy picture of sports getting back to normal, which few believe. Safe versions of baseball are happening on Twitch, where actual MLB players are facing off on <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29020150/sources-players-all-30-teams-form-mlb-show-league?platform=amp&amp;__twitter_impression=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB The Show</a>. The <a href="http://cpblstats.com/online-stream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Professional Baseball League</a> is playing now, in empty stadiums. Based on careful analysis of their team animal names, Pottymouth is throwing in behind the Lions and Patti says, sure, I’ll root for the Monkeys. The pandemic baseball bright spot is <a href="https://aleteia.org/2020/04/11/jose-andres-converts-washington-nationals-ballpark-into-emergency-kitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NCiB’s favorite chef, Jose Andres</a>, whose World Central Kitchen has partnered with Nationals Philanthropies to use the vast kitchens at Nats Park to produce thousands of meals for the needy, every day. Do your homework, wash your hands, wear your masks, and stay safe. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Scorekeeping with Blake: The Reckoning

In the first episode of the new year, we bestow our very first A*&amp;hole of the year award to Domingo Germán, who earned the league’s longest suspension for violation of the domestic abuse policy for a player not formally charged.  The Yankees clean house in training and conditioning and make us wonder just how good the 103 game-winning team will be without a record number of player injuries.  On a related note, wild boars have joined suitcases and drones on the list of causes of preventable player injuries. Our White Sox boyfriends include this year’s Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, as well as last year’s Eloy Jimenez, Eloy Jimenez. For the Giants, Pottymouth could not choose anyone other than Mike Yaztrzemski, and Patti predictably selects the next Buster Posey, Joey Bart.  Pottymouth introduces us to Jazzmine Rivera, the first Hispanic woman to play collegiate baseball. Patti explains WAR, and what it is good for (absolutely something).  There’s still time to catch Winter ball.  All this, and Patti tries to roll a few Rs, and Pottymouth goads her into swearing.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

In the first episode of the new year, we bestow our very first A*&amp;hole of the year award to <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/01/02/domingo-german-suspension-legal-analysis-yankees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Domingo Germán</a>, who earned the league’s longest suspension for violation of the domestic abuse policy for a player not formally charged.  The <a href="https://theathletic.com/1508234/2020/01/03/after-slew-of-injuries-yankees-transforming-their-training-strength-and-conditioning-staffs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yankees clean house</a> in training and conditioning and make us wonder just how good the 103 game-winning team will be without a record number of player injuries.  On a related note, <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/01/03/yoenis-cespedes-ankle-fractures-came-during-incident-with-wild-boar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wild boars</a> have joined suitcases and drones on the list of causes of preventable player injuries. Our White Sox boyfriends include this year’s Eloy Jimenez, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28410326/luis-robert-new-look-white-sox-agree-6-year-50-million-deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luis Robert</a>, as well as last year’s Eloy Jimenez, <a href="https://theathletic.com/906147/2019/04/04/the-book-of-eloy-tales-of-minor-league-wonder-about-eloy-jimenez-who-is-finally-in-chicago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eloy Jimenez</a>. For the Giants, Pottymouth could not choose anyone other than <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/owenpoindexter/2019/09/28/what-the-san-francisco-giants-have-in-mike-yastrzemski/#7d9f411d4cc5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Yaztrzemski</a>, and Patti predictably selects the next Buster Posey, <a href="https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/joey-bart-learns-from-the-best/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey Bart</a>.  Pottymouth introduces us to <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballfor_all/status/1206763299016101888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jazzmine Rivera</a>, the first Hispanic woman to play collegiate baseball. Patti explains <a href="https://library.fangraphs.com/misc/war/replacement-level/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAR</a>, and what it is good for (absolutely something).  There’s still time to catch <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KLYrMFNi_SdgIMyR_EMpKxqcpoasB2YD-vEZzJu3_DU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter ball</a>.  All this, and Patti tries to roll a few Rs, and Pottymouth goads her into swearing.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Wild Boars, WAR, and A*&hole of the Year Award

Haven’t had a rant like this for a while. Pottymouth goes off on that fucking Tomahawk Chop, which got personal for Cardinal’s pitcher Ryan Helsey, but if that is what it took for you to see the problem, what the heck is wrong with you?  You cannot simultaneously give your fans foam tomahawks and say you are taking steps to eliminate the chop.  Side note, Patti swears for real.Everybody was mad at Ronald Acuna Jr. for not one but two instances of admiring a home run and what turned out not to be a home run.  Seriously, everybody, both teams.  He then modeled appropriate apologetic behavior -- make amends to those you wronged, promise to do better, and then do better.Patti’s BFs Yandy Diaz and DJ LeMahieu do boyfriend things for teams she does not want to see win, followed by an immediate discussion of “Verlandered” and “Cole-d” as verbs of doom.Pottymouth’s former Astros boyfriend Jose Altuve just keeps homering in the first game of every postseason.  Raise your hand if you understand the Weeble reference.In a vocabulary lesson, Patti explains “The Cardinal Way” and hopes it still matters by the time the episode drops.Mickey Calloway is out and all of a sudden former managers who it seemed had other things to do with their time are showing up as possible new Mets managers.  Dusty? Buck? Joe?Patti went to the first-ever DMV Girls Baseball Tournament and watched friend of the show Shalvah rip one to left and pitch her heart out.  Justine Siegal is right, you just need to see it in person.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.Transcript Here

Haven’t had a rant like this for a while. Pottymouth goes off on that fucking Tomahawk Chop, which got personal for Cardinal’s pitcher <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cardinals-pitcher-ryan-helsley-criticizes-braves-fans-for-tomahawk-chop-its-just-disrespectful/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Helsey</a>, but if that is what it took for you to <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/time-for-the-braves-to-take-action-on-the-tomahawk-chop-174544075.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see the problem</a>, what the heck is wrong with you?  You cannot simultaneously <a href="https://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/braves-evaluate-tomahawk-chop-after-season/517374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">give your fans foam tomahawks</a> and say you are taking steps to eliminate the chop.  Side note, Patti swears for real. Everybody was mad at <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/10/04/atlanta-braves-st-louis-cardinals-nlds-game-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ronald Acuna Jr</a>. for not one but two instances of <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-2019-carlos-martinez-mad-at-ronald-acuna-jr-for-home-run-trot/xswiwxytdifn1flhq0zc5aafq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">admiring a </a>home run and what turned out not to be a home run.  Seriously, everybody, both teams.  He then modeled <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27769470/braves-outfielder-ronald-acuna-jr-hustles-unacceptable-game-1-nlds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">appropriate apologetic behavior</a> -- make amends to those you wronged, promise to do better, and then do better. Patti’s BFs <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27756288/yandy-diaz-2-hrs-shrugs-pressure-leading-tampa-bay-rays-wild-card-win" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yandy Diaz</a> and <a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-alds-dj-lemahieu-1.37172402" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ LeMahieu</a> do boyfriend things for teams she does not want to see win, followed by an immediate discussion of “Verlandered” and “Cole-d” as verbs of doom. Pottymouth’s former Astros boyfriend <a href="https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/jose-altuve-calls-own-playoff-shot-houston-astros-home-run-rays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Altuve</a> just keeps homering in the first game of every postseason.  Raise your hand if you understand <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27768553/self-doubt-there-no-stopping-jose-altuve-october" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Weeble reference</a>. In a vocabulary lesson, Patti explains <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23153924/in-superteam-era-cardinal-way-only-way-st-louis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Cardinal Way”</a> and hopes it still matters by the time the episode drops. <a href="https://nypost.com/2019/10/06/next-step-in-mets-managerial-search-isnt-so-simple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mickey Calloway</a> is out and all of a sudden former managers who it seemed had other things to do with their time are showing up as possible new Mets managers.  Dusty? Buck? Joe? Patti went to the first-ever <a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjI1NzU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DMV Girls Baseball Tournament</a> and watched friend of the show Shalvah rip one to left and pitch her heart out.  Justine Siegal is right, you just need to see it in person. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.<a href="https://drive.google.com/a/myjunto.com/file/d/1x9DHCe9cqbYnUrp5983MTpSKX_NX1PMy/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript Here</a>

That F*%#ing Chop

Pottymouth is in Ted Williams heaven and Patti wallows at the top of the Misery Index as we kick off the St. Patti’s Day show. The Blue Jays make some excellent promises around minor league pay. Astros manager AJ Hinch wins the dubious honor of the first premature ejection of the (pre)season, Bryce Harper makes news by falling down and getting back up, and both Adam Jones and Carlos Gonzalez land safe and sound. We share our starting lineups for our Fantasy Boyfriend Baseball League and invite you to play along. We break down the new rule changes, from the big deals to the barely shrug-worthy. Season 3 of No Crying in Baseball starts with a LOOGY and a Zoom-Zoom.

Pottymouth is in Ted Williams heaven and Patti wallows at the top of the <a href="https://theathletic.com/866371/2019/03/14/the-2019-misery-index-which-mlb-fanbase-has-it-the-worst/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Misery Index</a> as we kick off the St. Patti’s Day show. The Blue Jays make some excellent promises around <a href="https://theathletic.com/872732/2019/03/17/blue-jays-ready-to-embrace-change-finalizing-minor-league-pay-increase-of-more-than-50-percent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">minor league pay</a>. Astros manager <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/angel-hernandez-ejects-astros-manager-aj-hinch-one-pitch-in-spring-training-game/1uw26mkec69441w4e5fvu9r6yj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AJ Hinch</a> wins the dubious honor of the first premature ejection of the (pre)season, <a href="https://deadspin.com/bryce-harper-limps-off-after-taking-a-96-mph-fastball-t-1833332282" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryce Harper</a> makes news by falling down and getting back up, and both Adam Jones and Carlos Gonzalez land safe and sound. We share our starting lineups for our Fantasy Boyfriend Baseball League and invite you to play along. We break down the <a href="https://deadspin.com/mlb-announces-several-rule-tweaks-amid-broader-gatherin-1833301934" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new rule changes</a>, from the big deals to the barely shrug-worthy. Season 3 of No Crying in Baseball starts with a LOOGY and a Zoom-Zoom.

MLB Makes Teams Hock Up Their Loogies

Pottymouth is all in for Aristides “The Punisher” Aquino as her new Reds boyfriend, so much so that her Dominican Winter League fandom is now divided. Patti also looks to the outfield and selects Nick Senzell, who had her at The Green Monster “makes you feel so tiny.” Over in Kansas City, Cuban-born Jorge Soler and his personal emoji capture Pottymouth’s attention, while Hunter Dozier and his backyard batting cage are Patti’s pick.Anthony Rendon is leaving is for the Angels where he can hide behind Mike Trout and his exclamation points,  and we have feelings. Surprising feelings. Patti does not care for the number of times Pottymouth says “Trump” in this context, but still wants Angels gear.Major League Baseball is threatening to take its ball and go home, leaving Minor League Baseball swinging in the wind, and Bernie Sanders and Trevor Bauer are not having it.And Yadier Molina managed to have his celebrity softball game and home run derby even without us.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Pottymouth is all in for <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyblengino/2019/08/16/the-reds-aristides-aquino-is-the-poster-child-for-the-historic-2019-offensive-explosion/#25442cb95deb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aristides “The Punisher” Aquino</a> as her new Reds boyfriend, so much so that her Dominican Winter League fandom is now divided. Patti also looks to the outfield and selects <a href="https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Pre-college-struggles-ground-Tennessee-Vols-Nick-Senzel-45006255/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Senzell</a>, who had her at The Green Monster “makes you feel so tiny.” Over in Kansas City, <a href="https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2012/06/08/obsessive-jorge-soler-watch-one-in-one-out-and-some-haitian-shenanigans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuban-born Jorge Soler</a> and his personal emoji capture Pottymouth’s attention, while <a href="https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article229926824.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter Dozier</a> and his backyard batting cage are Patti’s pick. <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28298626/anthony-rendon-not-choosing-dodgers-la-hollywood-lifestyle-not-fit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony Rendon</a> is leaving is for the Angels where he can hide behind Mike Trout and his exclamation points,  and we have feelings. Surprising feelings. Patti does not care for the number of times Pottymouth says “Trump” in this context, but still wants Angels gear. <a href="https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/12/14/major-league-baseball-threatens-to-walk-away-from-minor-league-baseball-entirely/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Major League Baseball is threatening</a> to take its ball and go home, leaving Minor League Baseball swinging in the wind, and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-baseball-help-bernie-sanders-hit-a-2020-home-run/2019/12/15/7e765474-1f37-11ea-b034-de7dc2b5199b_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bernie Sanders</a> and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/reds-bauer-barbs-mlb-commissioner-trying-to-ruin-baseball/2019/12/15/0222b256-1f72-11ea-b034-de7dc2b5199b_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor Bauer</a> are not having it. And Yadier Molina managed to have his celebrity softball game and home run derby even without us. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Pottymouth and The Punisher

Much to Pottymouth’s delight, Patti finally embraces “Baby Shark.”  Not as a song, of course, but as a builder of fan unity. This leads to a whole slew of rules, suggestions, and musings about fan participation (the Stretch is compulsory, but leave your Chop at home).  Patti’s Cleveland BF Jose Ramirez is on a tear, making that early-season pick of league MVP not so ridiculous. Pottymouth’s Os BF Jonathan Villar is knocking it out of the park, showing off sexy defense, stealing bases and contributing to a historic (in a good way) week for the Orioles. Steve Wilkerson recorded the first save ever by a position player and won Patti a pizza. Mookie/Pookie Betts is showing his boyfriend cred on and off the field.  Meet the Atlantic League, home of robot umps, stealing first base, and the consistent grip baseball.  Pottymouth encourages support of DC Girls Baseball, or the team nearest you, as girls across the country head to Rockford, IL for the Baseball For All National Tournament. 8-year-old Ashlynn Therien will be there.  We show some love for community baseball as Kelli Jenkins becomes the first female to play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, for the Bethesda Big Train, currently battling your NCIB Hosts home team, the SS - Takoma Thunderbolts, for the championship. Go to a local game, and maybe win a pizza.

Much to Pottymouth’s delight, Patti finally embraces <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIamLuOg2-c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Baby Shark.”</a>  Not as a song, of course, but as a builder of fan unity. This leads to a whole slew of rules, suggestions, and musings about fan participation (the Stretch is compulsory, but leave your Chop at home).  Patti’s Cleveland BF <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/07/jose-ramirez-gets-his-home-run-pitch-and-doesnt-miss-in-cleveland-indians-8-3-win-against-kansas-city.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Ramirez</a> is on a tear, making that early-season pick of league MVP not so ridiculous. Pottymouth’s Os BF Jonathan Villar is knocking it out of the park, showing off sexy defense, stealing bases and contributing to a historic (in a good way) week for the Orioles. <a href="https://deadspin.com/with-a-series-of-slowballs-stevie-wilkerson-became-the-1836724040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Wilkerson</a> recorded the first save ever by a position player and won Patti a pizza. <a href="https://nesn.com/2019/07/mookie-betts-makes-fans-wish-come-true-before-three-homer-game-vs-yankees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mookie/Pookie Betts</a> is showing his <a href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2019/7/27/8933097/three-homer-games-mlb-mookie-betts-nelson-cruz-robinson-cano-paul-dejong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boyfriend cred on</a> and off the field.  Meet the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/07/25/national-baseball-hall-fame-accepts-atlantic-league-robo-ump-items/?utm_term=.4c6aa12f5aa5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlantic League</a>, home of robot umps, stealing first base, and the consistent grip baseball.  Pottymouth encourages support of DC Girls Baseball, or the team nearest you, as girls across the country head to Rockford, IL for the <a href="http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/181025-espnw/girls-baseball-all-tournament-home-rockford-peaches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baseball For All</a> National Tournament. 8-year-old <a href="https://www.kfdi.com/2019/07/26/girls-shouldnt-play-baseball-here-hold-my-gatorade-ay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashlynn Therien</a> will be there.  We show some love for community baseball as <a href="https://mont.thesentinel.com/2019/07/25/big-trains-jenkins-makes-dream-come-true-becomes-first-woman-to-play-in-cal-ripken-league/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelli Jenkins</a> becomes the first female to play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, for the Bethesda Big Train, currently battling your NCIB Hosts home team, the <a href="https://tbolts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SS - Takoma Thunderbolts</a>, for the championship. Go to a local game, and maybe win a pizza.

It’s always Shark Week with Gerardo Parra

Silver Sluggers are announced and NCiB Boyfriends Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuna, Jr., and DJ LeMahieu collect their first awards, while Anthony Rendon takes home #2, and Mookie “Pookie” Betts, Christian Yelich, and Nelson Cruz are three-time winners. Once again we miss our chance to vote for the Platinum Glove winners, and once again Nolan Arenado and Matt Chapman are the winners. There must be something in the water, or the infield grass, at El Toro High School in Lake Forest, CA. Which is not the same as the Rancho Carne Toros. Not the same at all. Patti begins to baby step through baseball stats -- are the ones we talk about most the ones that really tell us what we want to know about a player or team?  Are batting averages and RBI numbers the way to compare players for awards and compute their Free Agency worth?Pottymouth wants you to stay up late and get up early to catch the WBSC Premier 12 Tournament in Japan, and the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup in China. Also, NCiB’s favorite Dominican team fires Fernando Tatis, Sr, and fans and players go apeshit. Don’t mess with the dynasty.We cross-train with Women’s Soccer, where there is a movement toward gender pay equity. Tiny movement, but in the right direction.The San Diego Padres bring balance back to the baseball universe, by listening to their fan base and bringing back the brown and gold uniforms.  In a daring move, the Pad’s road grays are in fact, “sand.”Junior Pottymouth joins us to tell tales of maintaining (and building) fandom from a school far from one’s home team, WS parade road trips, and a visit to Cooperstown.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

Silver Sluggers are announced and NCiB Boyfriends Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuna, Jr., and DJ LeMahieu collect their first awards, while Anthony Rendon takes home #2, and Mookie “Pookie” Betts, Christian Yelich, and Nelson Cruz are three-time winners. Once again we miss our chance to vote for the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/nolan-arenado-matt-chapman-platinum-glove-award-winners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Platinum Glove</a> winners, and once again Nolan Arenado and Matt Chapman are the winners. There must be something in the water, or the infield grass, at <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-chapman-arenado-20180407-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Toro High School</a> in Lake Forest, CA. Which is not the same as the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLdsqhYVxM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rancho Carne Toros</a>. Not the same at all. Patti begins to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Baseball-Behind-Ruining-Running/dp/0062490222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">baby step through baseball stats</a> -- are the ones we talk about most the ones that really tell us what we want to know about a player or team?  Are batting averages and RBI numbers the way to compare players for awards and compute their Free Agency worth?Pottymouth wants you to stay up late and get up early to catch the <a href="https://wbsc-bucket.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/event+media+book/201909_WBSC_premier12_magazine_WEB.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WBSC Premier 12 Tournament</a> in Japan, and the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup in China. Also, NCiB’s favorite Dominican team fires <a href="https://listindiario.com/el-deporte/2019/11/10/590601/tatis-no-ira-a-la-oficina-y-marca-distancia-con-las-estrellas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fernando Tatis, Sr</a>, and fans and players go apeshit. Don’t mess with the dynasty.We cross-train with <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/judge-says-u-s-womens-soccer-team-paid-less-per-game-than-men-11573253087?mod=searchresults&amp;page=1&amp;pos=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women’s Soccer</a>, where there is a movement toward gender pay equity. Tiny movement, but in the right direction.The <a href="http://news.sportslogos.net/2019/11/09/padres-are-back-in-brown-unveil-new-uniforms-and-logos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Diego Padres</a> bring balance back to the baseball universe, by listening to their fan base and bringing back the brown and gold uniforms.  In a daring move, the Pad’s road grays are in fact, “sand.”Junior Pottymouth joins us to tell tales of maintaining (and building) fandom from a school far from one’s home team, WS parade road trips, and a visit to Cooperstown.Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-crying-in-baseball/id1302035601?fbclid=IwAR3mIp9HJZZveOrev80SO8zjpSEitjjqLFPdgqhfEKyIyYE9WXpuNNKC0a8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave us a review</a> on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoCryingInBBall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a>, Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nocryinginbball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nocryinginbball</a> and on the Interweb at <a href="https://www.nocryinginbball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nocryinginbball.com</a>. Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nocryinginbball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporter at Patreon</a> to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

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