Indy Ball Report

We have a major barrier broken via Staten Island’s newest player and a major shift in the landscape of Sioux City’s roster via two key departures. Speaking of rosters, the Pioneer League has added some faces after their draft this past week and High Point has some impressive faces coming to camp. Is a mascot more important than a placeholder? Find out on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report! Recorded- April 8, 2022 Uploaded- April 9, 2022

The Pioneer has some exciting technology on the horizon and the way of baseball is changing across the minor leagues. Gastonia makes a new hire for a new position and a familiar face is back in the American Association. We hit you with the steel chair on this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Recorded- March 31, 2022 Uploaded- April 2, 2022

The American Association ASG officially has a location and Lancaster has a coaching staff. The ALPB also held their league tryout and draft. We break it down here.  Recorded- March 25, 2022 Uploaded- March 26, 2022

Recorded- March 18, 2022 Uploaded- March 19, 2022 We have new rules for the 2022 ALPB season and the guys give their thoughts on them and then there’s a new skipper in Grand Junction.

A slow week outside of Lincoln’s coaching staff being finalized so we’re looking at some minor news and then getting into some offseason team reviews. Then we get into some hijinx. Recorded- March 11, 2022 Uploaded- March 12, 2022

Recorded- March 4, 2022 Uploaded- March 5, 2022 There’s a lot going on this week in Indy Ball. The Frontier League has its site for the 2022 All Star Game. There’s a slew of hires from Gateway to Staten Island. Florence will be playing in a new place, kinda. And there’s a lockout in MLB but how will that affect Indy Ball? Find out this week on the Indy Ball Report podcast!

The first Ferryhawks have landed on Staten Island. We breakdown their impact on the club this year. Likewise, some personnel moves in the Frontier League and American Association are discussed. And the Frontier League has a new streaming home and Will isn’t happy about it.

The guys are back to talk about a growing trend among managers in the Pioneer League and have our Hall of Fame Discussion.

The guys are back with big news from the world of managers in the way of hirings. That and a big interview with the head of the Pioneer League and the unveiling of a new team and brand. This plus much more from this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast.

We have more topics than PT Barnum’s museum this week! Nick and Will talk about the return of the ballpark pass in the Atlantic League, tryout news, another new team in Lake Country, numerous national articles, and of course our Indy Ball Hall of Fame discussion. So much to talk about this week on the Indy Ball Report podcast. Recorded- February 4, 2022 Uploaded- February 5, 2022

Recorded- January 28, 2022 Uploaded- January 29, 2022 Big changes to the extra inning rule in the Frontier League that the guys discuss. Then some changes in Rockland county and things become official on Staten Island. Tack on a first for the new Pioneer League and we have a great one for you today on the Indy Ball Report Podcast.

The  guys talk about a big manager hiring coming this week on Staten Island. Then some graphic design commentary on some good and not so good new branding. Also the robo ump is back from the dead, kinda. Nick is on the verge of striking out covid but that just means a better show this.

Battling Illness our dynamic duo returns this week to talk on the biggest news to come out of the ALPB in nearly half a year. Then a discussion on the newest member of the Staten Island Ferryhawks and if there may be someone following soon. Recorded- January 14, 2022 Uploaded- January 15, 2022 Intro- 00;00-01;35 ALPB Mound & Robo Ump- 01;35-30;25 Staten Island Ferryhawks- 30;25-43;00 Outro- 43;00-END

The guys are back on a regular pace this week as they breakdown a big trade in the American Association and Chicago manager news. Likewise, an intriguing discussion on youth ball and respect is had

Ring in the new year with a new Indy Ball Report! This time Nick and Will continue the end of year tradition of the question and answer episode! Everything from the future of the show and personal thoughts to league expansion and more.

There is a hail mary of a lawsuit facing MLB from some in the Indy Ball ranks and sad news on a LI alumni. Also a fantastic interview with VP of baseball ops for the Lexington Legends Mike Koltak to cap off the show. A Merry Christmas to all and to all a good episode this week. Recorded- December 20 & December 24, 2021 Uploaded- December 25, 2021

We look at the far east this week as one of Indy Ball’s biggest stars is heading to NPB. There’s an update on 2 potential expansion markets and Staten Island makes a big hire. We also talk with the commissioner of the American Association Josh Schaub.

It was a game of musical chairs in the Atlantic League this week. New managers in several places and familiar faces staying put. A commissioner extension in front and center as well. Not to mention our crown jewel, an interview with Staten Island Ferry Hawks President/Owner Eric Shuffler. Also our annual Q/A episode now has a date - Jan 1. 2022 will be the release date, question deadline is December 29th.

Episode 143- Rock On Recorded- November 29 & December 3, 2021 Uploaded- December 4, 2021 The Frontier League schedule is out! The guys break down the facts of life in the Frontier League in 2021. Also we talk about Adam Brett Walker and Tom Vaeth. Then, we finish up with a fantastic interview with High Point Rockers bullpen coach Albert Gonzalez and talk about his path here and his current ventures!

Episode 142- New Rules On The Block Recorded- November 26, 2021 Uploaded- November 27, 2021 There’s awards to be handed out in the ALPB and we’re talking about the winners. York’s signature feature is getting a facelift and the AAPB rule book is getting an update of its own. Then there’s some very important housekeeping that’s addressed.