Ground Rule Trouble: A Baseball Podcast

In this episode Paul has on guest Eno Sarris of Fangraphs/Beergraphs to discuss their new book "A Baseball Lover's Guide to Craft Beer" as well as the state of beer in baseball, the Future's Game, pitch grips and types, and various other beer, pitching, or baseball things.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover they don't know how to prepare for vacation, preview the second half of the season for each division, pick MVP and Cy Young winners, and Paul learns of a surprise future guest.

In this episode Mike Duncan returns to the show to talk everything All-Star Game! We also discuss some Revolutions and get updates on his forthcoming projects like The Storm Before the Storm.  Another can't miss episode with Mike!

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover that Lucas Giolito is about to make his somewhat surprising debut, Trea Turner has found a new position, Strasburg is on the DL, the Mets staff is ailing, ask how you decide when your season is done, and appreciate a brand new ballpark.

In this episode Paul discovers Leslie has a new surprise headline segment, Ichiro and his place in history are discussed, fights in sports are examined, Leslie goes off on Little League parents, and the duo pen an ode to Father's Day baseball.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover the size and scope of Lucas Giolito, rage against the machine that holds down Trea Turner, try to unlock what's bothering the Nats closer, discuss the proposed strike zone changes, MLB moves, and figure out how much a team's soul costs.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover how the Nats are staying in first place, which players are trending in the right (or wrong) direction, try to figure out what's going on with Matt Harvey, break down some Bartolo, try to keep Paul from burning the NCAA down, and the return of the quiz--softball style!

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover what happens when Bryce never swings but gets tossed, Scherzer makes amazingly rare history, Strasburg gets locked up for 7 years out of the blue, and Leslie breaks one off in helicopter parents' asses.

In this episode Paul and Leslie cover booing etiquette, Harvey's various woes, Panda's paunch, the Nat's season so far, and then go waaaaaaaaaaaaay off the deep end on a listener question.  Way off.

In this episode we discover what happens when Paul records on Leslie's schedule, recap the Nats' first three games, talk Strasburg, dive deep into Paul's gross overreactions, and hear Leslie's first Bitch of the Week.

In this episode Paul discovers Leslie's burning rage for female message board stalkers, the Nats Spring Training gets a recap, Adam LaRoche retires, and Bryce Harper tries to remake the rules of baseball.

In this episode Paul and Leslie welcome back Ryan Sullivan of NatsGM.com to discuss all things relating to Nats prospects and all of the new faces you might see in Spring Training or the season ahead for the Nationals.  Latin development, prospect rankings, and sleepers lie within....

In this episode, Paul discovers Leslie fancies herself a storyteller, Nats offseason acquisitions are investigated, Nats offseason misses are brought to light, bullpen and bench options discussed, and Leslie's Quiz returns!

In this episode, Paul and Leslie have Mike Duncan of The History of Rome and Revolutions podcast fame to discuss something of historical import: The Hall of Fame. Mike brings a lot of great knowledge and insight and memories into our HOF discussion. Then we transition into a discussion of his shows and what he has lined up for the future.  This is a can't miss episode.  Also, Paul reveals how Mike is stealing his own titles for his upcoming book.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover money can't buy the Nats LH'd stars, the Winter Meetings are broken down, the Nats try and remake a bullpen, Aroldis Chapman puts Dusty Baker's foot in his mouth at 103 MPH, and so much more...

in this episode Paul and Leslie delve into the off season, discuss the curious trades of Simmons and Kimbrel, look at the top available free agents, explore the Nats coaching staff, and inaugurate the first annual Bryce Harper LoveFest.   Special stats (and show music) provided by @theaceofspaeder.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover the season is over, try to figure out exactly how the hell the Royals did it, and then roll around on the floor crying and throwing a fit over the Nationals managerial choice.  Oh, and they talk about A-rod, because, well, he's freaking A-rod.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover their child hates your listening experience, discuss the conclusion of the Championship Series, preview the World Series (more predictions!), and play some seriously depressing music.

In this episode Paul and Leslie discover what it takes to make the most bizarre and amazing inning of their baseball lives, Paul wins the Brackets of No Return, and the duo discuss how Maximilian Scherzer's eyes see straight through their trembling souls.

In this episode we discover Paul and Leslie's playoff breakdowns and predictions (as well as the Brackets of No Return!), review Scherzer's amazing final outing of the year, and discuss what happens to the Nats after the firing of Matt Williams.